SECTION 165:70-9-7. Narrative discussion regarding need for streamlined general rate change and exhibits  


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  • (a)   A utility filing shall present the utility's full and complete position with regard to its current financial situation and needs, expressed on a pro forma basis.
    (b)   The filing utility shall provide an original and six (6) copies of a clearly written narrative discussing the specific reasons for the requested streamlined general rate change.
    (c)   The per book data included in the exhibits, schedules and information prepared and submitted as part of the filing shall be reported in the format reflected in the streamlined application package. All such data shall be complete and accurate and mathematically correct. All such data shall be supportable by evidentiary documentation by the utility. All adjustments to per book amounts shall also be shown so that per book amounts, adjustments thereto, and adjusted amounts will be clearly disclosed. Any cost separation and cost allocation between the utility's regulated operations and unregulated operations, if any, shall be fully disclosed and clearly explained. If the accounting and statistical data submitted differs from the books of the utility, then the utility shall provide a reconciliation schedule with an explanation describing and reconciling the differences.
    (d)   All intervenors or protestants shall file an original and six (6) copies of their prepared testimony and exhibits within the time period specified by the Administrative Law Judge assigned to the cause.
    (e)   The Public Utility Division shall prefile its recommendation a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. This time frame may be modified for good cause shown, by agreement of the parties or after notice and hearing.
[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 3143, eff 7-15-98]