South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 103 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Article 4 - GAS SYSTEMS
Subarticle 2 - RECORDS AND REPORTS
Section 103-412 - Data to be Filed with the Commission and Provided to the ORS
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 103-412
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. Annual Report. Each gas utility operating in this State shall make an annual report to the commission and ORS giving such information as the commission may direct. This Annual Report shall include the same information included in FERC Form 2; thus, the gas utility can file its FERC Form 2 with the commission and the ORS or an Annual Report with the equivalent information.
2. Current Information and Documents. The gas utilities shall file with the commission and provide to the ORS the following documents and information.
2.1. Tariff. A
copy of the gas utility's tariff which shall include:
A. A copy of each schedule of rates for
service, together with applicable riders.
B. A copy of the gas utility's rules or terms
and conditions, describing the gas utility's policies and practices in
rendering jurisdictional gas service. These rules shall include:
1. The minimum and maximum heating value of
the gas in BTU's per cubic foot.
2.
A list of the classes of items which the gas utility furnishes and maintains on
the customer's premises, such as service pipe, meters, regulators, vents and
shutoff valves.
3. A statement
indicating the minimum number of days allowed for payment of the gross amount
of the customer's bill before service will be discontinued for
non-payment.
4. A statement
indicating the volumetric measurement base to which all sales of gas at other
than standard delivery pressure are corrected.
C. Tariffs must be filed with the office of
the Chief Clerk of the commission and, on that same day, provided to the
Executive Director of the ORS.
2.2. Customer Bill. A copy of each type of
bill form used in billing for gas service must be provided to the
ORS.
2.3. Operating Area Map. A map
showing the gas systems operating area. This map shall be revised as necessary
and made available to the ORS upon request. The map should show:
a. Gas production plant.
b. Principal storage facilities.
c. Transmission lines and principal mains by
size and valves located thereon.
d.
System metering (supply) points.
e.
State boundary crossings.
f.
Certified area and/or territory served.
g. Names of all communities (post offices)
served.
2.4. Authorized
Representative. The gas utility shall advise the commission and ORS of the
name, title, address and telephone number of the person or persons who should
be contacted in connection with:
a. General
management duties.
b. Customer
relations (complaints).
c.
Engineering and/or operations.
d.
Meter tests and repairs.
e.
Emergencies during non-office hours.
2.5. Contract Forms. A copy of the gas
utility's gas service contract forms, and special gas service contract forms
shall be provided to the ORS.
2.6.
Pipeline Safety. All gas systems subject to pipeline safety regulation shall
file with the commission and provide to the ORS those reports, policies and
procedures required by the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations: Minimum Safety
Standards for the Transportation of Natural Gas and Other Gas, 49 C.F.R., as
amended from time to time, to include, but not limited to, the following:
a. Inspection and maintenance
manual.
b. Emergency
plan.
c. Welders. Listing of
welders and proof of qualifications.
2.7. New Construction. All gas systems
subject to pipeline safety regulation shall notify the commission and the ORS
of any construction projects meeting either of the criteria below:
A. Projects resulting in a cost of $500,000
or more, whether steel, plastic, or other materials are installed or;
B. Projects involving 25,000 feet of piping
or more, whether steel, plastic, or other material(s) are utilized.
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