N.M. Admin. Code § 17.9.551.12

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 17.9.551.12 - VARIANCES

A. An electric utility may file a request for a variance from the requirements of this rule with service of the request to the same parties on whom the application must be served; such request shall:

(1) identify the sections of this rule for which the variance is requested;

(2) describe the reasons for the variance;

(3) set out the effect of complying with this rule on the parties and the electric utility's customers if the variance is not granted;

(4) describe the expected result that the request will have if granted; and

(5) state how the variance will aid in achieving the purposes of this rule.

B. The commission may grant a request for a procedural variance through an order issued by a single commissioner or a designated hearing examiner. Other variances shall be presented to the commission for its determination.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.9.551.12

17.9.551.12 NMAC - N, 7-31-12