N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-8.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 14:3-8.1 - Scope and applicability

(a) This subchapter governs the construction of an extension, as defined at 14:3-8.2, including:

1. Whether an extension is placed overhead or underground;

2. How much of the cost of an extension is paid by the applicant for the extension;

3. Whether the regulated entity requires a deposit or a non-refundable contribution; and

4. If a deposit is required, how much of the deposit will be refunded to the applicant, and on what schedule any refund will be made.

(b) This subchapter applies to extensions made by all regulated entities, as those terms are defined at N.J.A.C. 14:3-8.2, except that:

1. This subchapter does not apply to cable television companies. The extension of cable television service shall be governed by 48:5A-28 and 14:18-3.2;

2. This subchapter does not apply to a telecommunications public utility that has obtained a system-wide franchise from the Board in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14:18-14; and

3. This subchapter does not apply to a portion of an extension that is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

(c) This subchapter applies to construction of extensions to provide service to all customers, whether residential or nonresidential.

(d) This subchapter does not provide for a calculation of the dollar amount that a regulated entity may charge for construction of an extension. This amount is determined based on tariffs submitted to the Board by each regulated entity and approved by the Board. Instead, this subchapter sets forth whether a regulated entity may require a deposit from an applicant for an extension, and if so how much of the deposit will be refunded to the applicant and on what schedule.

(e) Nothing in this subchapter shall require a regulated entity to construct an extension or portion thereof, if the extension would not be required under 48:2-27 or other applicable law.

(f) In addition to this subchapter, extensions of service are also subject to other local, State, and Federal laws, including standards relating to water quality, promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-8.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 3133(c), effective 12/21/2015