TITLE 170 INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 170 IAC 5-5-1, 170 IAC 5-5-2, 170 IAC 5-5-3, and 170 IAC 5-5-4 to make various updates to definitions; to modify the procedural timeline for resolution of excavation damage cases; to require account information on the IURC website; and to require a publicly available penalty schedule from the UPPAC. Adds 170 IAC 5-5-1.1, 170 IAC 5-5-1.2, 170 IAC 5-5-1.3, 170 IAC 5-5-2.1, 170 IAC 5-5-2.2, and 170 IAC 5-5-2.3 to define two full working days in which an operator shall provide location information; to specify the expiration date and time of 811 tickets; to require markings indicating the size and type of underground pipelines and infrastructure; to define methods for notifying excavators under IC 8-1-26-18(k); to define the tolerance zone for round facilities; and to require positive response to excavators. Questions concerning the proposed rule may be addressed to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 8-1-1-3; IC 8-1-26-26.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Jeremy Comeau, Assistant General Counsel

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

101 West Washington Street, Suite 1500 East

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-2102

jcomeau@urc.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Matthew Jaworowski

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 650-0126

majaworowski@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20221214-IR-170220359NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 7:15:39PM EDT

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