Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-7 - GAS UTILITIES › Subject 515-7-1 - GAS COMPANIES' CERTIFICATES › Rule 515-7-1-.03 - Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
				  Necessity must be in writing, properly authenticated. Any application that is
				  deemed to be incomplete after it is filed with the Commission shall not be
				  considered until such time as all of the information requested therein has been
				  furnished. Applications for authority to construct or acquire additional
				  facilities shall set forth in the order indicated the following, incorporating
				  any data already on file with the Commission by reference:
(a) The exact legal name of the applicant; if
				the applicant is a corporation, the State or territory under the laws of which
				the applicant was organized, the location of the applicant's principal place of
				business, the names of all States where the applicant is authorized to do
				business and a concise but comprehensive description of the existing business,
				operations and properties of the applicant with particular reference to the
				transportation, distribution and sale of natural or manufactured gas.
(b) The name, title or post-office address of
				the person to whom correspondence or communications in regard to the
				application are to be addressed. Unless advised to the contrary, the Commission
				will serve notices, orders, and other papers upon the person so
				named.
(c) A brief but accurate
				description of the project or facilities for which a certificate is sought and
				the dates on which it is intended to begin and complete construction or
				acquisition.
(d) A statement
				setting forth the service proposed to be rendered by applicant, showing
				communities proposed to be served, with the population of each, main line
				industrial customers, sales or interchange with other utilities and any other
				service. In describing such other service, furnish the name of any other
				utility rendering service within any county in which any community or customer
				to be served by applicant is located, together with a general statement of
				pertinent facts as to the extent and nature of such existing service,
				specifying whether such other utility is serving natural or manufactured
				gas.
(e) A description of the
				facilities proposed to be constructed, acquired or operated, giving, insofar as
				such information may be pertinent, the size, capacity, length and location of
				pipelines and laterals; the extent of distribution systems; the location, rated
				horsepower and capacity of all compressor stations; the location and
				description of other important property units; a description of the proposed
				manner or method of operating said proposed facilities, including proposed
				operating pressures, the capacity of the proposed facilities, estimates of
				maximum and minimum day demands, and any other pertinent facts showing that
				such facilities will be capable of performing adequately the service which the
				applicant proposed to render. In connection herewith the applicant shall
				furnish:
1. Fifteen (15) copies of a map
				delineating the size and location of applicant's proposed pipe lines, or
				distribution system, the communities to be served, the points of connection
				with existing facilities and the location of points of gas supply to be
				utilized in connection with the proposed facilities; such map shall include
				roads, waterways and any other natural boundaries to enable the Commission to
				distinguish the true location of the proposed facilities; as well as any other
				operator's gas facilities within 1,200 feet of the applicant's proposed
				facilities. The location of the proposed pipeline or distribution system and
				other gas operator's facilities must be delineated in contrasting colors. The
				maps shall be at least 11 x 14 inches.
2. A statement setting forth all contracts
				for the construction, purchase or lease of the proposed facilities and giving
				the affiliation, if any, between applicant and any other party to said
				contracts. A detailed breakdown of costs must be included for the construction,
				purchase or lease of the proposed facilities. The cost breakdown shall include
				the following:
(i) Overall cost of the
				project,
(ii) Cost per foot for
				each size of pipe,
(iii) Cost for
				right-of-way,
(iv) Financing
				costs,
(v) Cost of labor,
				and
(vi) Any other costs.