To update and clarify rule language and application process; to decrease the number of paper copies required to be filed with the Commission; to address electronic filing of documents and give customers clear access to documents electronically; improve administrative efficiency; decrease regulatory costs; and allow for better comprehension of rule requirements. Rule 25-30.4345 is referenced in Rules 25-30.434 and 25-30.565. The amendments to the noticing requirements in Rule 25-30.4345 will apply to water and wastewater utilities’ applications for service availability charges or polices and for allowance for funds prudently incurred filed under Rules 25-30.434 and 25-30.565. Rule 25-30.445 is referenced in Rule 25-30.446. The amendments to Rule 25-30.445 have no effect on Rule 25-30.446. Rule 25-30.446, concerning notice and public information for limited proceeding rate increase, is referenced in Rules 25-30.444, 25-30.4445, and 25-30.445. Applications filed under Rules 25-30.444, 25-30.445, and 25-30.4445 will be required to comply with the amended noticing requirements of Rule 25-30.446, as specified in those rules. Rule 25-30.455, Staff Assistance in Rate Cases, is referenced in Rules 25-22.0407, 25-30.444, 25-30.4445, 25-30.456, 25-30.457, and 25-30.4575. The amendments to Rule 25-30.455 have no effect on these rules. Rule 25-30.456 is referenced in Rule 25-30.457. The amendments to Rule 25-30.456 have no effect on Rule 25-30.457. Docket No. 20210122-WS