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Public Utilities Commission Rules & Regulations of the PUCO

Rules & Regulations of the PUCO

The rules of the Public Utilities Commission are codified in the Ohio Administrative Code. The rules chapter links below are to the Lawriter, LLC website at http://codes.ohio.gov and are current as of the dates posted there. "DOC" links are to Microsoft Word files created by the Commission staff and are current through the effective dates shown on the document. The PUCO staff attempts to verify and post all rules in a timely manner, but please notify us if you have any comments or there appears to be an error.

For futher information about the rules adoption process, see The Rule-Making Process and Pending Rule Changes, and the ORD & BRO Case List from the PUCO's Docketing Information System. For a list of Ohio Revised Code provisions relating to the PUCO, see the Ohio Revised Code & Legislation page.

Chapter 4901-1

Practice and Procedure in Commission Proceedings
Rule 4901-1-25 Appendix: Subpoena Form
For pending changes, see Case No. 07-0535-AU-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901-3

Conduct of Proceedings Before The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

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Chapter 4901-5

Procedure in Motor Carrier and Railroad Cases and Related Matters

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Chapter 4901-7

Procedure in Rate Proceedings
Rule 4901-7-01 Appendix A: Rate Case Standard Filing Requirements
For pending changes, see Proposed Changes to the Rate Case Standard Filing Requirements in Case No. 08-588-AU-ORD

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Chapter 4901-9

Procedure in complaint proceedings

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Chapter 4901:1-1

General Utility Matters
Rule 4901:1-1-02 Appendix: Underground Utility Protection Service Registration Form

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Chapter 4901:1-3

Telephone Companies (General Provisions)

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Chapter 4901:1-4

Alternative Regulations for Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC)

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Chapter 4901:1-5

Minimum Telephone Service Standards (MTSS)

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Chapter 4901:1-6

Retail Service Rules For Telephone Companies, Certification, and Contracts

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Chapter 4901:1-7

Local Exchange Carriers

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Chapter 4901:1-8

Wireless Enhanced 9-1-1

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Chapter 4901:1-9

Electric Companies
See filings with the Register of Ohio for pending changes to Rules 4901:1-9-01 and 4901:1-9-07.

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Chapter 4901:1-10

Electric Service Standards
Rule 4901:1-10-10(B) Guidelines for Reliability Standards Applications
Rule 4901:1-10-31 Appendix A: Environmental Disclosure Annual Projection
Rule 4901:1-10-31 Appendix B: Environmental Disclosure Quarterly Comparison

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Chapter 4901:1-11

Rescinded (Electric Fuel Component Rate and Related Matters for Electric Utilities)

Chapter 4901:1-12

Ohio Coal Research and Development Component

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Chapter 4901:1-13

Gas Companies
For pending changes, see Proposed Changes to the Gas Rules in Case No. 09-326-GA-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:1-14

Uniform Purchased Gas Adjustment
Rule 4901:1-14-05 Appendix: Gas Cost Recovery Rate Calculation

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Chapter 4901:1-15

Standards for Waterworks Companies and Sewage Disposal System Companies

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Chapter 4901:1-16

Gas Pipeline Safety
For pending changes, see Proposed Changes to the Gas Pipeline Safety Rules in Case No. 09-829-GA-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio

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Chapter 4901:1-17

Establishment of Credit for Residential Gas, Natural Gas, Waterworks and Sewage Disposal Utility Services
Rule 4901:1-17-03 Appendix: Guarantor Agreement
Rule 4901:1-17-03 Appendix: Guarantor Agreement (adopted 12-17-08; in Word format)
Note: See pending changes to become effective November 1, 2010 as approved in Case No. 08-723-AU-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:1-18

Disconnection of Gas, Natural Gas, or Electric Service to Residential Customers
Rule 4901:1-18-06 Appendix: 30-Day Medical Certification - adopted 12-17-08 (PDF)
Rule 4901:1-18-06 Appendix: 30-Day Medical Certification - adopted 12-17-08 (in Word format)
Rule 4901:1-18-07 Appendix (PDF)
Rule 4901:1-18-07 Appendix (Word)
Rule 4901:1-18-07 Forms (PDF) (Forms in Word format)
Rule 4901:1-18-08 Appendix A (adopted 12-17-08; in PDF) (in Word format)
Rule 4901:1-18-08 Appendix B (adopted 12-17-08; in PDF) (in Word format)
Rule 4901:1-18-08 Forms (PDF) (Forms in Word format)
Note: See pending changes to become effective November 1, 2010 as approved in Case No. 08-723-AU-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:1-19

Applications for Alternative Rate Plans or Exemptions

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Chapter 4901:1-20

Transition Plans for Electric Utilities
Rule 4901:1-20-03 Appendix A: Unbundling Plan
Rule 4901:1-20-03 Appendix B: Operational Support Plan
Rule 4901:1-20-03 Appendix C: Employee Assistance Plan
Rule 4901:1-20-03 Appendix D: Transition Charges
Rule 4901:1-20-03 Appendix E: Shopping Incentive
 

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Chapter 4901:1-21

Rules for Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES)

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Chapter 4901:1-22

Uniform Electric Interconnection Standards

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Chapter 4901:1-23

Electric Reliability, Safety and Customer Service Standards Enforcement

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Chapter 4901:1-24

Application for Certification to Operate as a Provider of Competitive Retail Electric Services

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Chapter 4901:1-25

Market Monitoring

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Chapter 4901:1-26

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Chapter 4901:1-27

Minimum Requirements for Competitive Retail Natural Gas Service Certification

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Chapter 4901:1-28

Formation and Operation of Natural Gas Governmental Aggregations

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Chapter 4901:1-29

Minimum Service Requirements for Competitive Retail Natural Gas Service

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Chapter 4901:1-30

Reporting Requirements

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Chapter 4901:1-31

Opening Areas to Competition

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Chapter 4901:1-32

Determination of Allowable Capacity and Commodity Costs

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Chapter 4901:1-33

Not-for-Profit Customer Declarations of Nonmercantile Status

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Chapter 4901:1-34

Noncompliance

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Chapter 4901:1-35

Market-based Standard Service Offer and Competitive Bidding Process for Electric Utilities
Rule 4901:1-35-03 Appendix A: Applications for Standard Service Offer
Rule 4901:1-35-03 Appendix B: Applications for Competitive Bidding Process

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Chapter 4901:1-36

Transmission Rider

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Chapter 4901:1-37

Corporate Separation

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Chapter 4901:1-38

Reasonable Arrangements

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Chapter 4901:1-39

Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction Benchmarks
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

 

Chapter 4901:1-40

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

 

Chapter 4901:1-41

Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Carbon Dioxide Control Planning
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

 

Chapter 4901:2-1

Motor Carrier Tax Payment Annual Reports, Records

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Chapter 4901:2-3

Leasing, Rental and Interchanging of Equipment by Motor Carriers

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Chapter 4901:2-5

Safety Rules and Regulations for Motor Carriers and For Shippers of Hazardous Materials
For pending changes, see Case No. 06-1094-TR-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:2-6

Hazardous Materials Carriers Registration

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Chapter 4901:2-7

Civil Forfeiture and Compliance Proceedings

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Chapter 4901:2-8

Hazardous Materials Highway Routing

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Chapter 4901:2-9

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:2-11

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:2-13

Filing of Insurance by Motor Carriers

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Chapter 4901:2-15

Registration of Interstate Motor Carriers Operating under Authority Issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission General Provisions

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Chapter 4901:2-17

Registration of Interstate "For Hire" Motor Carriers Exempt from Interstate Commerce Commission Regulation

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Chapter 4901:2-19

Transportation of Household Goods by Motor Carriers

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Chapter 4901:2-21

Registration Of Intrastate Property Carriers

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Chapter 4901:3-1

Railroads, Street, Suburban and Interurban Railroads

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Chapter 4901:5-1

Long-Term Forecast Reports
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:5-3

Filing of Long-Term Forecast and Fees
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:5-5

Electric Utility Forecast Reports
For pending changes, see Senate Bill 221 Implementation, Case No. 08-888-EL-ORD, and PUCO rule filings with the Register of Ohio 

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Chapter 4901:5-7

Gas Utility Forecast Reports

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Chapter 4901:5-9

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:5-15

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:5-17

Governor's emergency powers

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Chapter 4901:5-19

Electric emergency

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Chapter 4901:5-21

Coal allocation

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Chapter 4901:5-23

Coal emergency

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Chapter 4901:5-25

Gas emergency

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Chapter 4901:5-27

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:5-29

Heating oil and propane emergency

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Chapter 4901:5-31

Rescinded

Chapter 4901:5-33

Transportation fuels emergency

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Chapter 4901:5-35

Application for State Set-Aside

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Chapter 4901:5-37

Energy Emergency

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Ohio Power Siting Board Rules are codified in Chapters 4906-1 through 4906-17

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