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The commission modifies subsection (b) of the proposed rule to
indicate that the report shall be filed based on a calendar year.
Entergy also noted that broadening and/or accelerating storm
hardening efforts beyond what has been outlined in the Entergy
Hurricane Hardening Study filed in Docket Number 32182 would
require significant costs. To the extent the commission orders
hardening strategies that exceed recommendations by the Hard-
ening Study, the costs for implementing such hardening strate-
gies, Entergy comments, would need to be recovered pursuant
to a rate rider or other rate mechanism through which these costs
could be recovered. Oncor also agreed with Entergy that any
commission-required hardening actions should be accompanied
with timely cost recovery mechanisms.
Commission Response
The proposed rule does not impose any obligations on utilities
beyond reporting requirements. Costs should be minimal.
Entergy also recommended that the utility be required to provide
the information on a confidential basis with the Commission. On-
cor agreed.
Commission Response
The commission does not agree with the suggested changes.
A utility may use the existing confidentiality procedures of the
commission as needed.
Houston suggested that this rulemaking and Project Number
37475 (Rulemaking for Utility Infrastructure Storm Hardening) be
combined. Alternatively, Houston suggested that during the rule-
making process in Project Number 37475 that the commission
considers whether language refers to or amends the proposed
rule be considered.
Commission Response
Section 2.05 of House Bill 1831 (Acts 2009, 81st Legislature,
Chapter 1280, effective September 1, 2009) (House Bill 1831)
requires the commission to adopt a rule implementing 38.101 of
PURA by January 1, 2010. This rule addresses that requirement.
The commission will consider amendments to this rule in Project
Number 37475 as needed to harmonize any provisions adopted
in that docket with this rule.
All comments, including any not specifically referenced herein,
were fully considered by the commission. In adopting this sec-
tion, the commission makes other minor modifications for the
purpose of clarifying its intent.
This new section is adopted pursuant to 2.05 of House Bill
1831 which directs the commission to adopt rules to implement
38.101 of PURA and 14.002 of PURA which provides the com-
mission with the authority to make and enforce rules reasonably
required in the exercise of its powers and jurisdiction.
Cross Reference to Statutes: Public Utility Regulatory Act
14.002 and 38.101 and Acts 2009, 81st Legislature, Chapter
1280, 2.05, effective September 1, 2009.
25.94. Report on Infrastructure Improvement and Maintenance.
(a) Application. This rule applies to all electric utilities.
(b) Reports. By May 1st of each year, an electric utility shall
file with the commission a report that contains the information de-
scribed in subsection (c) of this section for the previous calendar year.
(c) The utility shall include in the report a description of the
utility's activities related to:(1) Identifying areas in its service territory that are suscep-
tible to damage during severe weather and hardening transmission and
distribution facilities in those areas;
(2) Vegetation management; and
(3) Inspecting distribution poles.
(d) Each electric utility shall include in a report required under
subsection (b) of this section a summary of the utility's activities related
to preparing for emergency operations.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on December 14,
2009.
TRD-200905840
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Effective date: January 3, 2010
Proposal publication date: October 23, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 936-7223
PART 8. TEXAS RACING
COMMISSION
CHAPTER 309. RACETRACK LICENSES AND
OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. GREYHOUND
RACETRACKS
DIVISION 1. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
16 TAC 309.307
The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to 16 TAC
309.307, Lures, relating to the lures used in greyhound racing.
The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text
as published in the July 10, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34
TexReg 4604) and will not be republished.
The amendment requires that a noise-making "squawker" be
added to the lure. The squawker is activated when the brake
is applied to the lure. This will assist in stopping and recalling
the greyhounds at the end of each race.
The Commission received no comments in response to the pub-
lication.
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Revised Civil
Statutes Annotated, Article 179e, 3.02, which authorizes the
Commission to adopt rules for conducting horse or greyhound
racing involving wagering and other rules to administer the
Texas Racing Act.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on December 16,
2009.35 TexReg 92 January 1, 2010
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