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SOARH 2005-010 STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING
REGARDING THE AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING MICHIGAN GAS SAFETY STANDARDS
CASE NO. U-14464
In Case No. U-14464, the Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the adoption of an amendment to the Michigan Gas Safety Standards. The provision to be amended is R 460.20606, which adopts by reference the provisions of 49 CFR 192 entitled “Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards,” and 49 CFR 199 entitled “Drug and Alcohol Testing.”
The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.
You may write or call the Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan, 48909; 517.241.6170 or 800.292.9555 for a free copy of the proposed rules. Additionally, any person may review the proposed rules at the Commission offices.
The public hearing will be held:
DATE:
March 8, 2006
This public hearing is open to anyone who may desire to comment on the proposed rules.
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Michigan Public Service Commission 6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan
PRESIDING OFFICER:
Administrative Law Judge Sharon L. Feldman
PARTICIPATION:
Any interested person may attend and participate. The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the
Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 a week in advance to request visual, hearing, or other assistance.These rules make adjustments to existing rules and adopt, by reference, recent
revisions in the federal rules concerning Pipeline 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. In addition, interested parties may file comments concerning the proposed rules with the Commission no later than March 29, 2006 at 5:00
p.m. The Commission anticipates that the proposed amendment will become effective on or about October 1, 2006.
The Commission has selected this case for participation in its Electronic Filings program. The Commission recognizes that some residential customers may not have the computer equipment or access to the Internet necessary to submit documents electronically. Therefore, residential customers may submit an original and four paper copies to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Requirements for filing electronic documents can be found in the Electronic Filings User Manual at: http://efile.mpsc.cis.state.mi.us/efile/usersmanual.pdf. The application for account and letter of assurance are located at http://efile.mpsc.cis.state.mi.us/efile/help. You may contact the Commission Staff at (517) 241-6170 or by e-mail at mpscefilecases@michigan.gov with questions and to obtain access privileges prior to filing. Written comments may also be filed in a similar manner at the public hearing. The Commission requests that all comments refer to Case No. U-14464.
The Commission has jurisdiction pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.51 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, as amended, 1999 AC, R 460.17101 et seq.
February 15, 2006 Lansing, Michigan
