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STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF HEARING
REGARDING THE REVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING GAS SAFETY STANDARDS
CASE NO. U-15545; SOAHR #2008-021
· The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the revision of rules governing gas safety standards, located at R 460.20101 to R 460.20606. The Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed rules. The rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
· The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.
· You may call or write the Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, (800) 292-9555 for a free copy of the proposed rules. Any person may review the rules at the Commission offices, or on the Commission’s E-Docket Website at michigan.gov/mpscedockets. The rules are published in the October 1, 2008 issue of the Michigan Register under SOAHR #2008-021.
· The public hearing will be held:
DATE: October 28, 2008
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission
6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan
PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate.
The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. People needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 at least a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
These proposed rule revisions will incorporate existing federal gas safety standards into the Michigan gas safety standards. The hearing will be for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all interested persons to present statements, views, data, questions, or arguments concerning the proposed rules. The public hearing will continue until all parties present have had a reasonable opportunity to present statements regarding the proposed rules. Persons presenting statements may be asked questions by the Commission and its Staff, as well as by the presiding officer. Statements may be limited in
duration by the presiding officer in order to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to participate in the proceedings.
Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2008. Written comments should be sent to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
Electronic comments may be e-mailed to mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Participants may file comments electronically via the Commission’s E-Dockets System. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter will become public information available on the Commission’s website and subject to disclosure. All comments should reference Case No. U-15545.
Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1929 PA 9, MCL 483.101 et seq.;1919 PA 419, MCL 460.51 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 165, MCL 483.151 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 et seq.;
and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1999 AC, R 460.17101 et seq.
September 23, 2008 Lansing, Michigan
