Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section RH 15.14 - Return on invested capitalThe return on invested capital is the rate of return multiplied by invested capital (also known as rate base). Invested capital includes the original cost of plant, property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation authorized under these rules and the accumulated amortization expenses associated with start up costs incurred prior to the start of site operations, which were prudently incurred and are used and useful in rendering service to the public. Components to be included in determining the overall rate base are as follows:
15.14.1 Costs incurred prior to the start of site operations, less accumulated amoritization espenses associated with such costs which shall include: 15.14.1.1 Site acquisition costs including but not limited to costs incurred to acquire the site for low-level radioactive waste management.15.14.1.2 Licensing costs and costs associated with site selection, and the development of any plans, reports, design, manuals or schedules.15.14.1.3 Site development costs including but not limited to the costs for grading, development of roads, installation of fencing and lighting.15.14.1.4 Administrative costs and legal fees.15.14.2 Plant in service, less accumulated depreciation actually incurred and as reported on federal and state income tax returns.15.14.3 Working capital, which shall include:15.14.3.1 Reasonable inventories of materials, and supplies held specifically for purposes of permitting efficient operation of the facility.15.14.3.2 Reasonable prepayments for operating expenses.Colorado Register, Vol 37, No. 14. July 25, 2014, effective 8/14/201438 CR 02, January 25, 2015, effective 2/14/201538 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 3/30/201538 CR 12, June 25, 2015, effective 7/15/201538 CR 14, July 25, 2015, effective 8/14/201539 CR 02, January 25, 2016, effective 2/14/201639 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/201639 CR 22, November 25, 2016, effective 12/15/201640 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 6/30/201740 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 11/14/201742 CR 24, December 25, 2019, effective 1/14/202043 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/202043 CR 18, September 25, 2020, effective 10/15/202044 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 7/15/202144 CR 14, July 25, 2021, effective 8/14/202145 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022