Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart C - Fixed Service Utilities
Chapter 65 - WATER SERVICE
Subchapter B - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS
Section 65.52 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

AAO plan-Annual asset optimization plan-The term as defined in § 121.2 (relating to definitions).

Customer-A party contracting with an entity for service.

Customer-owned LSL-Customer-owned lead service line-The portion of the lead service line extending from the curb, property line or entity connection to an entity's water meter or, if the entity's meter is located outside of the structure or water is not metered by the entity, at the first shutoff valve located within the interior of the structure.

DSIC-Distribution system improvement charge-The term as defined in § 121.2.

Entity-A public utility as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions) engaged in diverting, developing, pumping, impounding, distributing or furnishing water service to or for the public for compensation, a municipal corporation as defined in § 65.52 (relating to definitions), and an authority as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 3201(1) (relating to definitions).

Galvanized service line-Iron or steel piping that has been dipped in zinc to prevent corrosion and rusting.

LSL-Lead service line-A service line made of lead that connects the water main to a building inlet and a lead pigtail, gooseneck or other fitting that is connected to the lead line. A galvanized service line is considered a lead service line if it ever was or is currently downstream of any lead service line or service line of unknown material.

LSLR-Lead service line replacement-A service line, whether entity-owned or customer-owned, installed to replace a lead service line.

LSLR plan-Lead service line replacement plan-A plan and supporting documents submitted to and approved by the Commission that specify how an entity intends to implement its lead service line replacement program.

LSLR program-Lead service line replacement pro-gram-A program submitted to and approved by the Commission for the replacement of lead service lines by an entity.

LSLR program report-Lead service line replacement program report-The annual report, including a plan and supporting documents, providing information for lead service line replacements completed by an entity under its lead service line replacement program.

LSLR project-Lead service line replacement project-An entity-scheduled lead service line replacement activity either in conjunction with main replacements or as part of a lead service line replacement program.

LSLR project area-Lead service line replacement project area-The area encompassing an entity's scheduled lead service line replacement activities, which includes the area within a 1-mile radius of a lead service line replacement project if served by the entity.

LSLR project commencement-Lead service line replacement project commencement-Installation of the first lead service line replacement within a lead service line replacement project area.

LTIIP-Long-term infrastructure improvement plan- The term as defined in § 121.2.

Municipal corporation-The term as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions) engaged in diverting, developing, pumping, impounding, distributing or furnishing water service to or for the public for compensation beyond its corporate limits as referenced in 66 Pa.C.S. § 1501 (relating to character of service and facilities).

Partial LSLR-Partial lead service line replacement-A lead service line replacement that does not replace both the entity-owned and customer-owned portions of a lead service line.

Service line-The pipe and appurtenances which connect any main to an entity's water meter or, if the entity's water meter is located outside of the structure or the connection is not metered by the entity, at the first shutoff valve located within the interior of the structure.

Service line inventory-The process of identifying each service line under the timing and direction of United States Environmental Protection Agency regulation at 40 CFR 141.1-143.20 as enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection, inclusive of future changes as those regulations may be amended.

Water distribution system-The equipment and facilities owned or operated by an entity for diverting, developing, pumping, impounding, distributing or furnishing water to or for the public for compensation.

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 65.58 (relating to pro forma tariff or tariff supplement requirements).