Rule 515-7-1-.03 - Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and NecessityAll applications for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity must be in writing, properly authenticated. Any application that is deemed to be incomplete after it is filed with the Commission shall not be considered until such time as all of the information requested therein has been furnished. Applications for authority to construct or acquire additional facilities shall set forth in the order indicated the following, incorporating any data already on file with the Commission by reference:
(a) The exact legal name of the applicant; if the applicant is a corporation, the State or territory under the laws of which the applicant was organized, the location of the applicant's principal place of business, the names of all States where the applicant is authorized to do business and a concise but comprehensive description of the existing business, operations and properties of the applicant with particular reference to the transportation, distribution and sale of natural or manufactured gas.(b) The name, title or post-office address of the person to whom correspondence or communications in regard to the application are to be addressed. Unless advised to the contrary, the Commission will serve notices, orders, and other papers upon the person so named.(c) A brief but accurate description of the project or facilities for which a certificate is sought and the dates on which it is intended to begin and complete construction or acquisition.(d) A statement setting forth the service proposed to be rendered by applicant, showing communities proposed to be served, with the population of each, main line industrial customers, sales or interchange with other utilities and any other service. In describing such other service, furnish the name of any other utility rendering service within any county in which any community or customer to be served by applicant is located, together with a general statement of pertinent facts as to the extent and nature of such existing service, specifying whether such other utility is serving natural or manufactured gas.(e) A description of the facilities proposed to be constructed, acquired or operated, giving, insofar as such information may be pertinent, the size, capacity, length and location of pipelines and laterals; the extent of distribution systems; the location, rated horsepower and capacity of all compressor stations; the location and description of other important property units; a description of the proposed manner or method of operating said proposed facilities, including proposed operating pressures, the capacity of the proposed facilities, estimates of maximum and minimum day demands, and any other pertinent facts showing that such facilities will be capable of performing adequately the service which the applicant proposed to render. In connection herewith the applicant shall furnish: 1. Fifteen (15) copies of a map delineating the size and location of applicant's proposed pipe lines, or distribution system, the communities to be served, the points of connection with existing facilities and the location of points of gas supply to be utilized in connection with the proposed facilities; such map shall include roads, waterways and any other natural boundaries to enable the Commission to distinguish the true location of the proposed facilities; as well as any other operator's gas facilities within 1,200 feet of the applicant's proposed facilities. The location of the proposed pipeline or distribution system and other gas operator's facilities must be delineated in contrasting colors. The maps shall be at least 11 x 14 inches.2. A statement setting forth all contracts for the construction, purchase or lease of the proposed facilities and giving the affiliation, if any, between applicant and any other party to said contracts. A detailed breakdown of costs must be included for the construction, purchase or lease of the proposed facilities. The cost breakdown shall include the following: (i) Overall cost of the project,(ii) Cost per foot for each size of pipe,(iii) Cost for right-of-way,(f) A statement of the source of gas, together with a copy of the interstate pipeline contracts or full requirements contract therefore, which is to supply the market which is proposed to be served. However, if such interstate pipeline contracts or full requirements contract contain discounted or negotiated rates or terms, the applicant may file such contracts pursuant to Commission Rule 515-3-1-.11.(g) A statement setting forth all facts bearing upon economic feasibility including: 1. The estimated total overall capital cost of the proposed extension or acquisition, including all expenditures involved in the construction or acquisition of the proposed facilities, proposed cost of financing, working capital, and other incidental costs, amount of engineering and contracting fees to be paid and a brief statement of applicant's proposed plan of financing.2. A detailed statement of the extent to which such plan is supported by firm or contingent commitments from all financial sources, including commitments from banks, trust companies, insurance companies, investment bankers, steel companies, pipeline supply companies and other sources.3. A statement showing estimates of total revenues expected from the proposed new facilities to be constructed, acquired or operated, total fixed charges, total operating expenses.4. A general statement covering the rates proposed to be charged by applicant for each kind of natural or manufactured gas service proposed to be rendered, and the expected sales, revenues, average revenue per MCF and average revenue per therm to be derived therefrom.(h) A general description of the proposed method of supervising the operations of the proposed project, including reference to any relevant service or management contracts, existing or contemplated.(i) A statement of any other facts and circumstances upon which applicant relies to establish that present or future public convenience and necessity required the new construction, acquisition or operation of such facilities.(j) In addition to all of the information specified in paragraphs (a) through (i) of this rule, an application submitted under O.C.G.A. § 46-4-28(a.1) must include: 1. Documentation sufficient to support the applicant's contention that the existing certificate holder has failed to begin construction or operation of any pipeline or distribution system, or extension thereof, in substantially all the of the territory covered by such certificate as further defined in Rule 515-7-1-.13;2. Documentation demonstrating that a specified end-use customer, property owner, or developer has requested natural gas service from applicant, the extent of the service requested, and the date said service is needed;3. The territory for which the applicant is seeking to provide natural gas service to a specified end-use customer, property owner, or development;4. Documentation demonstrating that any newly certified area requested by applicant to serve the specified end-use customer, property owner, or development in question can be established by the Commission with a boundary that meets safety and public welfare requirements;5. The rates and terms of service applicable to the specified end-use customer, property owner, or development in question; and6. Documentation demonstrating that applicant can provide said requested service in a timely manner.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-7-1-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec. 46-4-28.
Original Rule entitled "Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity" adopted. F. Dec. 29, 1975; eff. Jan. 1, 1976, as specified by Ga. L. 1975, p. 411.Amended: F. May 22, 2008; eff. June 11, 2008.Wherever volumes of gas are mentioned in an application or an exhibit later filed, such volumes shall be computed upon a uniform pressure base and such pressure base shall be clearly set forth therein.