Staff reviewed LDC tariffs for the purpose of identifying the customers that the LDCs still designate as essential use facilities. Some tariffs are more inclusive than others. Issues Relating to Current Essential Use Facilities Designation. The above list of essential use facilities includes a very diverse group of customers. Conditions Relating to the Current Essential Use Facilities Designation.
Current requirements make any specific promises of diligence on the customer's behalf unnecessary.
If current requirements are modified or eliminated, then other assurances or requirements may be appropriate. Should essential use facilities acknowledge, in writing, their understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities and risks associated with transportation service if they are to abandon utility sales service. Reliability Issues Relating to Essential Use Facilities. When the Commission adopted rules with respect to essential use facilities, it adopted a conservative approach toward transportation since transportation service was just being implemented by interstate pipeline companies. Please cite specific examples of the service, its nature, etc.