Section 1220-04-05-.06 - DATA TO BE FILED WITH THE AUTHORITY(1) The utility shall file with the Authority the following documents and information, and shall maintain such documents and information in a current status. (a) A copy of the utility's tariff, which shall include:1. A copy of each schedule of rates for service, together with the applicable riders.2. A copy of the utility's rules or terms and conditions, describing the utility's policies and practices in rendering service. These rules shall include:(i) The standard total heating value of the gas in BTUs per cubic foot. If necessary, this may be listed by district, division, or community.(ii) The list of the items which the utility furnishes, owns, and maintains on the customer's premises, such as service pipe, meters, regulators, vents, and shut-off valves.(iii) General statement indicating the extent to which the utility will provide free service in the adjustment of customers' appliances.(iv) General statement of the utility's policy in making adjustments for wastage of gas when such wastage occurs without the knowledge of the customer.(v) A statement indicating the minimum number of days allowed for payment of the gross amount of the customer's bill before service will be discontinued for nonpayment(vi) A statement indicating the volumetric measurement base to which all sales of gas at other than standard delivery pressure are corrected (see Rule 1220-4-5-.03(1)(k)).(vii) The utility's extension plan as required in Rule 1220-4-5-.12.(b) A copy of each special contract for service.(c) A copy of each type of customer bill form.(d) A map showing the utility's operating area. This map shall be revised annually unless such revision is unnecessary, in which event the utility shall notify the Authority that the map on file is current. The map should show: 2. Principal storage holders.3. Principal mains by size.4. System metering (supply) points.5. State boundary crossings.7. Names of all communities (post offices) served.(e) The name, title, address, and telephone number of the person who should be contacted in connection with: 1. General management duties.2. Customer relations (complaints).3. Engineering operations.4. Meter tests and repairs.5. Emergencies during non-office hours.(f) A report of each accident in connection with the operation of the utility's gas plant resulting in death or property damage. Prompt notice of fatal accident shall be given to the Authority by telephone or telegraph.(g) A report of major construction programs as follows:1. A notification of all proposed important additions to plant, the construction of which was started by the utility, during the preceding month. For the purpose of this rule an important addition to plant shall mean a single project involving the expenditure of at least $100,000, or an amount equivalent to at least ten percent (10%) of the total gas plant in service, whichever is less.2. A notification of all important additions to plant previously reported under (a) above, the construction of which was completed to the extent that the facility was placed in operation during the preceding month.3. Such notifications shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Authority.(h) Gas service. The following shall be available on request:1. The daily and/or the monthly average heating value of the gas in accordance with Rule 1220-4-5-.35.2. The monthly acquisition and disposition of gas.3. Interruptions of service occurring during the month. If there were no interruptions, then it should be so stated.(i) Conform with all applicable rules and regulations contained in Section IV (General Public Utilities Rules Applicable to all Utilities).Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1220-04-05-.06
Original rule certified May 9, 1974. Editorial changes made by the Secretary of State pursuant to Public Chapter 305 of 1995; "Commission" and references to the "Commission" were changed to "Authority" and references to the "Authority"; effective March 28, 2003.Authority: T.C.A. § 65-2-102.