Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PSC 183

Chapter PSC 183

JOINT LOCAL WATER AUTHORITIES

PSC 183.01 Application of rules.

PSC 183.02 Definitions.

PSC 183.03 Requirements for joint local water authorities before proceeding to issue bonds for a project.

PSC 183.04 Commission review of information submitted.

PSC 183.01 Application of rules. The rules in ch. PSC 183 shall apply to joint local water authorities as defined by s. 66.0823 (2) (f), Stats. The rules do not apply to any public utility.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2007 No. 616.

PSC 183.02 Definitions. The following terms as used in this chapter mean:

(1) “Authority” means joint local water authority as defined by s. 66.0823 (2) (f), Stats.

(2) “Certificate” means a specific formal authorization granted by the commission pursuant to s. 66.0823 (8), Stats.

(3) “Project” has the meaning of s. 66.0823 (2) (g), Stats.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2007 No. 616.

PSC 183.03 Requirements for joint local water authorities before proceeding to issue bonds for a project. Every authority shall submit the following information in an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity that is required before the authority may issue bonds:

(1) A description of the project for which bonds are being issued, including a map showing proposed and existing facilities, and the location of floodplain areas.

(2) Information concerning applicable environmental factors for affected lands, such as land use zoning, forest lands, rivers, streams and wetlands.

(3) The purpose and necessity of the project, with supporting data including project start and end dates.

(4) The effect of the project on quality and reliability of service.

(5) A brief description and analysis of the alternatives to the project.

(6) The cost of the project by major plant categories or functions.

(7) The proposed method of financing the project including all terms and conditions.

(8) The estimated annual operating costs of the project, by major expense categories and functions.

(9) A description of and the original cost of any property being replaced, by major plant categories or functions.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99.

PSC 183.04 Commission review of information submitted.

(1) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate identified in s. PSC 183.02 (2), the commission shall review the application and:

(a) determine if the proposal in the application requires a hearing. After the hearing, or after the determination that no hearing is required,

(b) issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to s. 66.0823 (8) (c), Stats., or

(2) The commission shall grant or deny the application within 90 days of the date the application is received, unless extended by the commission for good cause.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99; corrections in (1) (b) and (c) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2007 No. 616.