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. 3, March 22, 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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