Chapter PSC 183

Register April 2007 No. 616

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 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.

PSC 183.01 History 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 PSC 183.02 Definitions. The following terms as used in this chapter mean:

PSC 183.02(1) (1) “Authority” means joint local water authority as defined by s. 66.0823 (2) (f), Stats.

PSC 183.02(2) (2) “Certificate” means a specific formal authorization granted by the commission pursuant to s. 66.0823 (8), Stats.

PSC 183.02(3) (3) “Project” has the meaning of s. 66.0823 (2) (g), Stats.

PSC 183.02 History 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 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:

PSC 183.03(1) (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.

PSC 183.03(2) (2) Information concerning applicable environmental factors for affected lands, such as land use zoning, forest lands, rivers, streams and wetlands.

PSC 183.03(3) (3) The purpose and necessity of the project, with supporting data including project start and end dates.

PSC 183.03(4) (4) The effect of the project on quality and reliability of service.

PSC 183.03(5) (5) A brief description and analysis of the alternatives to the project.

PSC 183.03(6) (6) The cost of the project by major plant categories or functions.

PSC 183.03(7) (7) The proposed method of financing the project including all terms and conditions.

PSC 183.03(8) (8) The estimated annual operating costs of the project, by major expense categories and functions.

PSC 183.03(9) (9) A description of and the original cost of any property being replaced, by major plant categories or functions.

PSC 183.03 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99.

PSC 183.04 PSC 183.04 Commission review of information submitted.

PSC 183.04(1) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate identified in s. PSC 183.02 (2), the commission shall review the application and:

PSC 183.04(1)(a) (a) determine if the proposal in the application requires a hearing. After the hearing, or after the determination that no hearing is required,

PSC 183.04(1)(b) (b) issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to s. 66.0823 (8) (c), Stats., or

PSC 183.04(1)(c) (c) deny the application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to s. 66.0823 (8) (b), Stats.

PSC 183.04(2) (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.

PSC 183.04 History 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.