To update and clarify the rules, and to update Rule 25-6.0345 with the most recent version of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). The NESC is also mentioned via cross-reference to Rule 25-6.0345 in Rule 25-18.020, ....

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

25-6.034Standard of Construction

25-6.0345Safety Standards for Construction of New Transmission and Distribution Facilities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify the rules, and to update Rule 25-6.0345 with the most recent version of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). The NESC is also mentioned via cross-reference to Rule 25-6.0345 in Rule 25-18.020, Pole Safety, Inspection, Maintenance, and Vegetation Management, so the amendment of 25-6.0345 will affect Rule 25-18.020.

Undocketed.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Electric Utilities, safety standards for construction of electric utility facilities and transmission and distribution facilities

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 350.127(2), 366.05(1), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 366.04(2), (2)(c), (f), (5), (6), 366.05(1)

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jon Rubottom, Florida Public Service Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850, [phone], [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.