Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 672 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 672-13 - PETROLEUM PIPELINE CERTIFICATES
Rule 672-13-.07 - Approval or Denial of Application

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 672-13-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(a) In making a decision as to whether to grant a Certificate, the Commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) Whether existing Petroleum Pipelines or distribution systems are adequate to meet the reasonable public needs;

(2) The volume of demand for such petroleum, and whether such demand and that reasonably to be anticipated in the future can support already existing Petroleum Pipelines and distribution systems, if any, and also the Petroleum Pipeline or distribution system proposed by the Applicant;

(3) The financial ability of the Applicant to furnish adequate continuous service and to meet the financial obligations of the service which the Applicant proposes to perform;

(4) The adequacy of the supply of petroleum to serve the public;

(5) The economic feasibility of the Petroleum Pipeline or distribution system and the propriety of the engineering and contracting fees, the expenses, and the financing charges and costs connected with the Petroleum Pipeline or distribution system;

(6) The effect on existing revenues and service of other Petroleum Pipelines or distribution system, and particularly whether the granting of such Certificate will or may seriously impair existing public service; and

(7) Any other factors which the Commissioner deems necessary to grant or deny a Certificate.

(b) The Applicant shall bear the burden of proof to demonstrate that a Certificate should be issued.

(c) The application review process shall not exceed 120 days in length. If any application is not acted upon within 120 days of the date such application is filed, the application shall be deemed to be approved by operation of law.

O.C.G.A. § 22-3-83.

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