98763 FC977 NOFR - Chaper 37 NGQSS Rules  

  • PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                                                                                                   

     

    NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING

     

     

    FORMAL CASE NO. 977, IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE QUALITY OF SERVICE OF WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DIVISION, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

     

                The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (“Commission”) pursuant to the D.C. Official Code, § 2-505 and § 34-802 (2001 Ed.), hereby gives notice of final rulemaking action, amending Chapter 37 of Title 15 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (“DCMR”), commonly referred to as the “Natural Gas Quality of Service Standards” (“NGQSS”).  The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) was published in the D.C. Register on October 30, 2009, at 56 D.C Reg. 8599-8601.  The amendments modify certain sections which refer to reporting and repairing requirements for leaks and odor complaints, billing error notification, compliance reporting, and definitions.  No comments were filed in response to the NOPR.  The final version of the rules has no modifications from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.  Final action adopting these rules was taken December 18, 2009, by Commission Order No. 15630.  The final rules will become effective upon publication of this Notice of Final Rulemaking in the D.C. Register.  Copies of the rules may be obtained by contacting Dorothy Wideman, Commission Secretary, Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, 1333 H Street, NW, West Tower, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005. Copies may also be obtained on the Commission’s website at www.dcpsc.org.