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ORR # 2002-010
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
ELECTRIC INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
REGARDING THE PROMULGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING ELECTRIC INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
CASE NO. U-13745
The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the promulgation of rules governing the interconnection of independent power generating equipment with electric utility distribution systems. The proposed rules are new and would implement Section 10e(3) of the Customer Choice and Electricity Reliability Act, MCL 460.10e(3). The proposed effective date is March 1, 2004.
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, or 517.241.6170 for a free copy of the proposed rules. Additionally, any person may review the proposed rules at the Commission’s offices.
The public hearing will be held: DATE: May 14, 2003
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
PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate.
Persons with disabilities, needing help to effectively participate, should call the Commission’s Executive Secretary at 517.241.6160 a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to provide an opportunity for all interested persons to present statements, views, data, questions, or arguments concerning the proposed administrative rules.
The proposed rules are intended to address procedural requirements, timetables, filing fees, and requirements concerning engineering studies and construction pursuant to MCL 460.10e(3), which requires the Commission to establish standards for the interconnection of merchant plants with electric utility systems. 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 written comments concerning the proposed rules with the Commission not later than May 28, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. The Commission has selected this rulemaking proceeding for participation in its Electronic Filings Program. The Commission recognizes that some residential customers may not have the computer equipment necessary to submit documents electronically. Therefore, residential customers may submit documents in the traditional paper format and mail them to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Otherwise, all documents filed in this case must be submitted in both paper and electronic versions. An original and four paper copies and an electronic copy in the portable document format (PDF) should be filed with the Commission. Written comments may also be filed in a similar manner at the public hearing. The Commission requests that written comments refer to Case No. U-13745.
Requirements for filing electronic documents can be found in the Electronic Filings Users Manual at: http://efile.mpsc.cis.state.mi.us/efile/usersmanual.pdf . You may contact the Commission Staff at 517.241.6170 or by e-mail at mpscefilecases@michigan.gov with any questions and to obtain access privileges prior to filing.
The Commission has authority pursuant to 1909 PA 106, as amended, MCL 460.551 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, 1992 AACS, R 460.17101 et seq.
