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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 52 - PRESSURE

Current through June 25, 2024
100. NORMAL Each gas utility shall establish
				a normal pressure at which gas will be supplied to its connection with the
				customer's facilities.
105.
				VARIATION Gas pressure supplied at the point of delivery shall not drop below
				one-half of normal pressure or exceed twice the normal pressure as established
				in Section 100 above.
110.
				VIOLATIONS
1. No utility shall be deemed to
				have violated the preceding paragraph of this rule if it can be shown to the
				satisfaction of the Commission that the variations occurring in gas pressure
				were due to unforeseen demand or to temporary conditions beyond the control of
				the utility.
2. No utility shall be
				deemed to have violated any stipulation of this rule with respect to individual
				cases if it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Commission that, in any
				such individual case, the service line or any pipe lines on customer's property
				are of such size or condition as to render the maintenance of the pressure and
				pressure variation impracticable.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 53 - CALORIMETER EQUIPMENT › Rule 39-3-4-53

Current through June 25, 2024
100. REQUIREMENT Each utility whose gas
				  output exceeds 10,000 cubic feet per year shall provide and maintain a
				  calorimeter of a type approved by the Commission and all necessary accessories
				  therefor, except when the utility purchases its entire requirements for natural
				  gas and has access to sufficient records of tests made by its supplier or has
				  sufficient tests by an accredited laboratory as provided for in Rule
				  54.105.
105. ACCURACY The accuracy
				  of all calorimeters as well as the method of making heating value tests, shall
				  be subject to the approval of the Commission or its representatives.
110. STANDARD FORM RECORDS Each utility
				  making heating value determination shall adopt, subject to the approval of the
				  Commission, a standard form for recording the results of each such test. Each
				  determination of the heating value shall be recorded originally upon the form
				  adopted for that purpose and such forms shall be retained as a record of the
				  utility.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 54 - HEATING VALUE › Rule 39-3-4-54

Current through June 25, 2024
100. AVERAGE Each utility shall file with the
				  Commission the minimum heating value of gas as a part of its Schedule of Rates
				  or Rules and Regulations.
105.
				  TESTS The utility supplying natural gas shall make or shall have made at an
				  accredited laboratory sufficient tests. It shall have access to such tests made
				  by its suppliers so as to determine the heating value.
110. LOCATION OF TESTS These tests shall be
				  made at a location or locations which will insure a representative sampling of
				  the gas being sent out to the distribution system.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 55 - ODORIZATION › Rule 39-3-4-55

Current through June 25, 2024
100. REQUIREMENTS All natural gas supplied by
				  gas companies within the state shall be continuously odorized under the
				  following conditions:
1. All gas served from
				  any city or town distribution system
2. In all private residences, apartment
				  houses, hotels, schools, churches or other public buildings served in any other
				  way than through city or town distribution systems
It is not intended by these rules to require the
					 odorization of gas used in natural gasoline extraction plants, carbon black
					 plants, natural gas gathering lines or gas used in lease and field operations
					 or in repressuring wells. Industrial customers served in any other way than
					 through city or town distribution systems or where gas consumed by residential
					 and commercial customers can be odorized without the necessity of odorizing gas
					 to industrial consumers, the utility shall not be required to odorize the gas
					 sold to industrial customers.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 56 - PURITY OF GAS › Rule 39-3-4-56

Current through June 25, 2024
100. All gas supplied to customers shall
				  contain no more than a trace of hydrogen sulfide, 30 grains of total sulphur
				  per 100 cubic feet or 5 grains of ammonia per 100 cubic feet. No gas shall
				  contain impurities which may cause excessive corrosion of mains or piping or
				  form corrosive or harmful fumes when burned in a properly designed and adjusted
				  burner.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 57 - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE BY UTILITY › Rule 39-3-4-57 › Rule 39-3-4-57.1

Current through June 25, 2024
100. All construction work involving gas
					 facilities in which the estimated cost of proposed facilities is in excess
					 eight thousand dollars and related facilities that would be governed by the
					 Federal Minimum Safety Requirements, parts 191 and 192, and the amendments
					 thereto, will be reported in writing, or via telephone to the MS Public Service
					 Commission prior to starting date of such construction. Exception to this
					 requirement will be in an emergency condition where emergency service to
					 protect people or property is required. Notification via telephone should be
					 made as soon as possible after commencing with emergency service but at no time
					 will exceed forty-eight hours.*
*Rule 57.1, Initiated by Order of the Commission in
						Docket U-3894, effective November 20, 1980. Rule 57.1 is now known as Rule
						57.1.100. (renumbering 2011).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 4 - SPECIAL RULES - GAS › Chapter 57 - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE BY UTILITY › Rule 39-3-4-57 › Rule 39-3-4-57.2

Current through June 25, 2024
100. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:
To ensure that every Natural Gas Distribution system in
						Mississippi is in compliance with 49-CFR-191-199, as is or hereinafter amended,
						and promotes full compliance with said code. This includes but is not limited
						to natural gas distribution and natural gas transmission facilities.
105. OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE:
Responsibility for the safety and sustained prudent
						operation of the gas system shall be shared by the governing body of the gas
						system. Regardless of retention or release of an operator, the governing body
						shall assume all responsibility for the safe operation of the gas system
						action(s) and shall be held accountable by the Mississippi Public Service
						Commission.
Gas Districts/Cities/Townships/Private establishments
						providing natural gas to consumers shall retain a natural gas operator. The
						candidate for the operator position shall complete qualification as stated by
						the authority of the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Each operator,
						prior to operating a pipeline facility in the state of Mississippi shall
						complete the requirements as follows:
(1) INITIAL QUALIFICATION:
a. 100 hours of training specific to
					 operation of pipeline facilities. A master meter or other operator may be given
					 credit toward his or her hours of training at 20 hours per year for a maximum
					 of five years. The Mississippi Public Service Commission shall determine the
					 amount of credit given.
b. The
					 covered tasks list as shown below may present a certain amount of danger to the
					 public and consumers. These tasks require a deeper understanding of the subject
					 material than most other tasks. These tasks are referred to as critical covered
					 tasks and should be understood prior to an operator directing a gas system. New
					 operators shall be allowed 90 days to be trained and qualified for the eight
					 tasks. The operator shall be in compliance with all covered tasks as addressed
					 in the Operator Qualification Program of the gas system that is being operated
					 by said operator. The operator shall accomplish the complete training and
					 qualification on all tasks within twelve months from the date appointed. The
					 tasks referred to herein shall be known as "Critical Covered" tasks:
1- Leak Investigations and odor complaints
2- Accidental Release of natural gas
3- Purging of natural gas pipelines
4- Pressure testing to establish gas service
5- Odorant/Odorization
6- Gas System Connect/Disconnect
7- Inspecting Pressure regulating stations
8- Operation and Maintenance of Valves
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 58 - PURITY OF WATER SUPPLY › Rule 39-3-5-58

Current through June 25, 2024
100. All water furnished by any utility for
				  human consumption or for domestic uses shall be pure, wholesome, potable, not
				  dangerous to health and insofar as practicable, free from objectionable odor
				  and taste. All water furnished by any utility for human consumption or
				  household purposes shall comply with all requirements of the Mississippi State
				  Board of Health.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 59 - ANALYZES AND RECORDS › Rule 39-3-5-59

Current through June 25, 2024
100. The Commission reserves the right to
				  require under its supervision (a) an extended bacteriological as well as
				  physical and chemical examination when deemed advisable for any particular
				  water furnished, (b) that the results of all tests made either by the State
				  Board of Health or by the utility shall be kept on file in the office of the
				  utility for public inspection.
These records shall indicate when, where and by whom these
					 tests were made. The standard method of testing recommended by the American
					 Public Health Association shall be followed as regards the examinations and
					 collection of water and any departure therefrom shall be specifically stated.
					 Whenever tests made by the State Board of Health, the utility or made for any
					 other purposes disclose the presence of bacillus coli or any unnecessarily high
					 bacterial count, the utility shall immediately take action to make its water
					 supply safe for human and domestic purposes.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 60 - NEW SOURCE OF SUPPLY › Rule 39-3-5-60

Current through June 25, 2024
100. When any utility proposes to use water
				  from a new or different source of supply, it shall be required to obtain a
				  Certificate of Convenience and Necessity from the Commission. Before the
				  issuance of such Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, the utility shall be
				  required to furnish a permit from the State Board of Health approving the use
				  of a new supply.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 61 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLY › Rule 39-3-5-61

Current through June 25, 2024
100. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The water supply
				  system, including wells, pumping wells, pumping equipment, treatment works,
				  mains and service pipes, shall be free from sanitary defects.
105. CONNECTIONS PROHIBITED No physical
				  connection between the distribution system of a public potable water supply and
				  that of any other water supply shall be permitted unless such other water
				  supply maintains a safe, sanitary quality in accordance with these rules and
				  regulations and the inter-connection of both supplies is approved by the State
				  Board of Health.
110. ALGAE The
				  growth of algae in the water at the source of supply in reservoirs or other
				  basins and in the water mains shall be controlled by proper
				  treatment.
115. WELLS Utilities
				  obtaining water supplies from driven or drilled wells shall maintain the
				  tightness of well casing and provide protection at the surface of the ground to
				  prevent the infiltration of water other than that from the strata tapped by
				  such wells.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 62 - OPERATION OF "DEAD ENDS" › Rule 39-3-5-62

Current through June 25, 2024
100. "Dead Ends" in the distribution mains
				  should be avoided as far as possible. If such "dead ends" exist, they shall be
				  flushed not less than each ninety (90) days or more if conditions require. To
				  insure compliance with this requirement, all "dead ends" or mains of four (4)
				  inches in size or larger shall be equipped with hydrants or blow-off valves.
				  Records shall be kept of all flushing of mains showing the date, place and
				  duration of flushing.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 63 - ADEQUATE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS › Rule 39-3-5-63

Current through June 25, 2024
100. PRESSURE Water utilities shall make
				  every effort to maintain a pressure on their distribution systems which shall
				  not at any time fall below the minimum of 35 PSI or rise above the maximum
				  pressure of 125 PSI at customer's service connections. However, on rural lines
				  where fire protection is not furnished, the minimum pressure may be as low as
				  25 PSI.
105. FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE
				  In addition to furnishing domestic and commercial service, each utility
				  furnishing fire hydrant service must be able, within a reasonable period of
				  time after notice, to supply fire hydrant service to local fire fighting
				  equipment and facilities. No utility shall, however, be required to install
				  larger mains or fire hydrants or otherwise supply fire service unless proper
				  contractual arrangements shall have been made with the utility by the
				  municipality, agency or individual desiring such service.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 64 - STATION METERS AND PRESSURE SURVEYS › Rule 39-3-5-64

Current through June 25, 2024
100. STATION METERS Each utility furnishing
				  water service shall install at each operation such station meter and
				  instruments as may be necessary to obtain a daily and monthly record of the
				  total amounts of water delivered into the mains.
105. PRESSURE GAUGES
1. Each utility furnishing water service in
				  cities of 1,000 inhabitants or more shall maintain a graphic recording pressure
				  gauge at its plant, downtown office or at some central point in the
				  distributing system or each subdivision thereof where continuous records shall
				  be made of the pressure in the mains at that point.
2. Utilities operating in cities of 5,000 or
				  more inhabitants shall equip themselves with one or more graphic recording
				  pressure gauges in addition to the foregoing and shall make frequent records
				  during periods of maximum use, each covering intervals of at least 24 hours'
				  duration of the water pressure at various points on the system. All records or
				  charts made by these meters shall be identified, dated and kept on file,
				  available for inspection.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 65 - METERS › Rule 39-3-5-65

Current through June 25, 2024
100. DEFECTS AND ERRORS IN MEASUREMENTS No
				  service water meter shall be allowed in service which has an incorrect gear
				  ratio or dial train or is in any way mechanically defective or shows an error
				  in measurement in excess of three (3%) per cent, plus or minus, when
				  registering water at stream flow equivalent to approximately one-tenth,
				  one-half and full normal rating under average service pressure. However, a
				  water utility may, with the approval of the Commission, follow the American
				  Water Works Association's standard procedure for testing water
				  meters.
105. ADJUSTMENT When
				  adjustment is necessary, such adjustment shall be made as accurately as
				  practicable for average rate of flow under actual conditions of installation.
				  Test for accuracy shall be made with suitable testing device in accordance with
				  the best modern water meter practices,
110. AVERAGE ERROR For purposes of
				  application, the average error of a water meter is defined as one-third of the
				  algebraic sum of the errors when tested in accordance with Section 100 above,
				  provided, however, that a water utility may, with approval of the Commission,
				  follow the American Water Works Association's standard procedure for testing
				  water meters.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 66 - METER TESTS › Rule 39-3-5-66

Current through June 25, 2024
100. AT REQUEST OF CUSTOMER Each utility
				  furnishing metered water service shall make a test of the accuracy of any water
				  service meter upon request of a consumer in accordance with the provisions of
				  Rule 11.120. The consumer shall be notified of the time and place of such test
				  so that he may be present to witness same should he so desire.
105. REPORT TO CUSTOMER A written report
				  giving the result of such test shall be made to the customer requesting same,
				  the original record being kept on file at the office of the utility.
110. METER TESTS BY COMMISSION
1. Upon written application to the Commission
				  by a customer or the utility, a test shall be made of the customer's meter as
				  soon as practicable by a representative of the Commission. The application for
				  such test shall be accompanied by a remittance of the amount fixed below as the
				  fee for such test. This fee shall be retained by the Commission. However, if
				  the meter is found to be more than three (3%) per cent fast, the utility shall
				  repay to the customer the amount of the fee paid by the customer to the
				  Commission for such meter test. No charges shall be made by the Commission for
				  test on meters where such test does not require extra traveling or other
				  expense or where it is practical to make the test incident to other Commission
				  work.
2. The amount of the fee to
				  be paid for a meter test made by the Commission shall be as follows:
For each meter not exceeding 1 inch capacity - $2.50
For each meter exceeding 1 inch but not exceeding 2 inch
					 capacity - $4.00
For meters exceeding 2 inches capacity -
					 $8.00
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 67 - METER TESTING › Rule 39-3-5-67

Current through June 25, 2024
100. WATER METER TESTERS Each utility
				  furnishing metered water service shall maintain suitable water meter testers at
				  each plant having 100 or more meters and shall keep same in proper adjustment
				  so as to register accurately the condition of the meter at all times.
105. CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS
				  Each water meter tester shall be accompanied by a certificate of calibration
				  indicating that the volumes or weighting devices used have been referred to
				  proper standards, which standards have been certified by the National Bureau of
				  Standards or some testing laboratory or other authority of recognized
				  standing.
110. LOCATION OR METER
				  TESTER Meter testers shall be located in suitable working space, easily
				  accessible and equipped with all necessary facilities and accessories. They
				  shall be available for inspection and use at all reasonable hours by the
				  authorized representatives of the Commission.
115. PERIODIC TESTS Unless otherwise ordered
				  by the Commission, each service water meter installed shall be periodically
				  removed, inspected and tested and in accordance with the following schedule or
				  as often as the results obtained may warrant to insure compliance with the
				  provisions of Rule 64.
Five-eights inch meters, ten years or for each 20,000 cubic
					 feet of registration.
Three-fourths inch meters, eight years or for each 300,000
					 cubic feet of registration.
One inch meters, six years or for each 400,000 cubic feet
					 of registration.
All meters above one inch, every four
					 years.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 68 - CONSTRUCTION RECORDS › Rule 39-3-5-68

Current through June 25, 2024
100. Every water utility, in accordance with
				  Rule 4.115(2), shall prepare or cause to be prepared and shall keep on file
				  permanent and adequate records in the form of maps or clearly descriptive
				  tabular statements or both showing the size, kind and location of all of its
				  underground mains or other hidden construction and shall define locations of
				  all valves and shut-off cocks. For all new construction work done, the records
				  shall show date of construction by year and month.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 69 - SHORTAGE OF SUPPLY AND INTERRUPTION OF DELIVERY › Rule 39-3-5-69

Current through June 25, 2024
100. SHORTAGE AND INTERRUPTION The utility
				  shall exercise reasonable diligence to furnish a continuous and adequate supply
				  of water to its customers and to avoid any shortage of interruption of delivery
				  thereof. It can not, however, guarantee complete freedom from
				  interruption.
105. TEMPORARY
				  SUSPENSION FOR REPAIRS The utility shall have the right to suspend service
				  temporarily to make necessary repairs or improvements to its system and shall
				  notify the customers affected as soon as circumstances permit and shall
				  prosecute the work with due diligence and with the least possible inconvenience
				  to its customers.
110.
				  APPORTIONMENT OF SUPPLY DURING TIME OF SHORTAGE During times of threatened or
				  actual water shortage, the utility shall apportion its available water supply
				  among its customers as directed by the City or Commission. In the absence of
				  direction from the City or Commission, it shall apportion the supply in the
				  manner that appears most equitable under the circumstances then prevailing with
				  due regard to public health and safety.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE › Subpart 5 - SPECIAL RULES - WATER › Chapter 70 - WASTE OF WATER › Rule 39-3-5-70

Current through June 25, 2024
100. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE Where
				  negligent or wasteful use of water exists on a customer's premises seriously
				  affecting the general service, the utility may discontinue the service if such
				  conditions are not corrected within five (5) days after giving customer written
				  notice of intent to do so.
105.
				  METERING OF FLAT RATE CONNECTIONS In order to protect itself against serious
				  and unnecessary waste or misuse of water, the utility may meter any flat rate
				  service connection and apply the regularly established meter rates where the
				  customer continues to waste or misuse water five days after the utility has
				  notified him in writing to discontinue such practice.
110. WATER SAVING DEVICES The utility may
				  require water saving devices to be installed on air conditioning and
				  refrigeration devices of over three tons. The company may require the use of
				  cooling towers or other water saving devices on air conditioning and
				  refrigerating equipment of more than three tons capacity.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Distributed Generation Interconnection Rule
				  (MDGIR) sets forth standards to establish the technical and procedural
				  requirements for Distributed Generator Facilities (DGFs) to be interconnected
				  and operated in Parallel with the Electric Distribution System (EDS) owned or
				  operated by Electric Utilities (EUs) in Mississippi under the jurisdiction of
				  the Mississippi Public Service Commission (Commission). Capitalized terms used
				  in this rule have the meaning specified in the section titled
				  DEFINITIONS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-100 - "Adverse System Impact"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Adverse System Impact"
means a negative
					 effect, due to technical or operational limits on conductors or equipment being
					 exceeded, that compromises the safety and reliability of the
					 EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-101 - "Applicable Laws and Regulations"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Applicable Laws and Regulations"
means all
					 duly promulgated and applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations,
					 rules, ordinances, codes, decrees, judgments, directives, or judicial or
					 administrative orders, permits and other duly authorized actions of any
					 Governmental Authority.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-102 - "Certificate of Completion"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Certificate of Completion"
means a
					 certificate in a completed form approved by the Commission containing
					 information about the Interconnection Equipment to be used, its installation
					 and local inspections.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-103 - "Certified Interconnection Equipment" or "Certified Equipment" or "Certified"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Certified Interconnection Equipment" or "Certified
					 Equipment"
or
"Certified"
means a designation that the
					 Interconnection Equipment meets the following requirements:
1. The Interconnection Equipment has been
				  tested by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the
				  United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in
				  accordance with the following relevant codes and standards:
a. IEEE 1547.1 Standard for Conformance Tests
				  Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric
				  Power Systems; and
b. Underwriters
				  Laboratories ("UL"), UL 1741 Inverters, Converters, and Controllers for Use in
				  Independent Power Systems;
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-105 - "Commissioning Tests"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Commissioning Tests"
means the tests applied
					 to a DGF by an Interconnection Customer after construction is completed to
					 verify that the DGF does not create Adverse System Impacts. At a minimum, the
					 scope of the Commissioning Tests performed shall include the commissioning test
					 specified by IEEE Standard 1547 section 5.4 "Commissioning
					 Tests."
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-106 - "Distributed Generator Facility" or "DGF"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Distributed Generator Facility"
or
"DGF"
means the equipment used by an Interconnection Customer to
					 generate or store electricity that operates in Parallel with the EDS. A DGF
					 typically includes an electric generator, prime mover, and the Interconnection
					 Equipment required to safely interconnect with the EDS or local electric power
					 system.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-107 - "Distribution System Upgrade"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Distribution System Upgrade"
means a required
					 addition or modification to the EU's EDS at or beyond the Point of Common
					 Coupling (PCC) to accommodate the interconnection of a DGF. Distribution System
					 Upgrades do not include Interconnection Facilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-108 - "Electric Utility" or "EU"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Electric Utility" or "EU"
means an electric
					 public utility that distributes electricity to customers and is subject to the
					 jurisdiction of the Commission pursuant to the provisions of Mississippi Code
					 Annotated §§
										77-3-1,
et
					 seq
.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-109 - "Electric Distribution System" or "EDS"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Electric Distribution System" or "EDS"
means
					 the facilities and equipment used to transmit electricity to ultimate usage
					 points such as homes and industries from interchanges with higher voltage
					 transmission networks that transport bulk power over longer distances. The
					 voltage levels at which EDSs operate differ among areas but generally carry
					 less than 69 kilovolts of electricity. EDS has the same meaning as the term
					 Area EPS, as defined in 3.1.6.1 of IEEE Standard 1547.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-110 - "Facilities Study"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Facilities Study"
means an engineering study
					 conducted by the EU to determine the required modifications to the EU's EDS,
					 including the cost and the time required to build and install such
					 modifications as necessary to accommodate an Interconnection
					 Request.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-111 - "Fault Current"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Fault Current"
means the electrical current
					 that flows through a circuit during an electrical fault condition. A fault
					 condition occurs when one or more electrical conductors contact ground or each
					 other. Types of faults include phase to ground, double-phase to ground,
					 three-phase to ground, phase-to-phase, and three-phase.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-112 - "Feasibility Study"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Feasibility Study"
means a study performed
					 to identify the existence of obvious adverse impacts before additional studies
					 are undertaken for the proposed project to continue in the
					 process.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-113 - "Governmental Authority"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Governmental Authority"
mean any federal,
					 state, local or other governmental regulatory or administrative agency, court,
					 commission, department, board, or other governmental subdivision, legislature,
					 rulemaking board, tribunal, or other governmental authority having jurisdiction
					 over the Parties, their respective facilities, or the respective services they
					 provide, and exercising or entitled to exercise any administrative, executive,
					 police, or taxing authority or power; provided, however, that such term does
					 not include the Interconnection Customer, EU or any affiliate
					 thereof.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-114 - "IEEE Standard 1547"

Current through June 25, 2024
"IEEE Standard 1547"
means the Institute of
					 Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) Standard 1547 (2003)
					 ''Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power
					 Systems,'' as amended and supplemented at the time the Interconnection Request
					 is submitted.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-115 - "IEEE Standard 1547.1"

Current through June 25, 2024
"IEEE Standard 1547.1"
means the IEEE Standard
					 1547.1 (2005) ''Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting
					 Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems,'' as amended and
					 supplemented at the time the Interconnection Request is
					 submitted.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-116 - "Interconnection Agreement" or "Agreement"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Agreement" or "Agreement"
means a form of interconnection agreement approved by the Commission which is
					 applicable to Interconnection Requests pertaining to DGFs. The agreement
					 between the Interconnection Customer and the EU governs the connection of the
					 DGF to the EU's EDS, as well as the ongoing operation of the DGF after it is
					 connected to the EU's EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-117 - "Interconnection Application" or "Application"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Application" or
					 "Application"
means a form of interconnection application approved by
					 the Commission which is applicable to Interconnection Requests pertaining to
					 DGFs. This application provides the information needed by the EU to review the
					 request for interconnection. For the Level 1 review process, the Application
					 and Agreement are part of the same document.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-118 - "Interconnection Customer"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Customer"
means an entity
					 that submits an Interconnection Request for a DGF to an EU's
					 EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-119 - "Interconnection Equipment"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Equipment"
means a group of
					 equipment, components, or an integrated system connecting an electric generator
					 with a local electric power system or an EDS that includes all interface
					 equipment including switchgear, protective devices, inverters or other
					 interface devices. Interconnection equipment may be installed as part of an
					 integrated equipment package that includes a generator or other electric
					 source.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-120 - "Interconnection Facilities"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Facilities
" means facilities
					 and equipment required by the EU to accommodate the interconnection of a DGF.
					 Collectively, Interconnection Facilities include all facilities and equipment
					 between the DGF and the PCC, including modification, additions, or upgrades
					 that are necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the DGF to the
					 EDS. Interconnection facilities are sole use facilities and do not include
					 Distribution System Upgrades.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-121 - "Interconnection Request"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Interconnection Request"
means an
					 Interconnection Customer's request, in the form of an Application approved by
					 the Commission, requesting the interconnection of a new DGF, or to increase the
					 capacity or modify operating characteristics of an existing approved DGF that
					 is interconnected with the EU's EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-122 - "Line Section"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Line Section"
means that portion of an EU's
					 distribution system connected to an Interconnection Customer, bounded by
					 automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution
					 line.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-123 - "Local Electric Power System" or "Local EPS"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Local Electric Power System" or "Local EPS"
means facilities that deliver electric power to a load that are contained
					 entirely within a single premises or group of premises. Local electric power
					 system has the same meaning as the term local electric power system defined in
					 3.1.6.2 of IEEE Standard 1547.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-124 - "Minor Equipment Modification"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Minor Equipment Modification"
means changes
					 to the DGF that do not have a material impact on safety or reliability of the
					 EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-125 - "Mississippi Distributed Generation Interconnection Rule (MDGIR)"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Mississippi Distributed Generation Interconnection
					 Rule (MDGIR)"
means the most current version of the procedures for
					 interconnecting Distributed Generator Facilities adopted by the Mississippi
					 Public Service Commission.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-126 - "Nameplate Capacity"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Nameplate Capacity"
means the maximum rated
					 output of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production
					 equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer and is
					 usually indicated on a nameplate physically attached to the power production
					 equipment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-127 - "Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" or "NRTL"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" or
					 "NRTL
" means a qualified private organization that meets the
					 requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA)
					 regulations. NRTLs perform independent safety testing and product
					 certification. Each NRTL shall meet the requirements as set forth by OSHA in
					 the NRTL program.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-128 - "Parallel Operation" or "Parallel"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Parallel Operation" or "Parallel"
means the
					 sustained state of operation over 100 milliseconds, which occurs when a DGF is
					 connected electrically to the EDS and thus has the ability for electricity to
					 flow from the DGF to the EDS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-129 - "Point of Common Coupling" or "PCC"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Point of Common Coupling" or "PCC"
means the
					 point where the DGF is electrically connected to the EDS. Point of common
					 coupling has the same meaning as defined in 3.1.13 of IEEE Standard
					 1547.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-130 - "Primary Line"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Primary Line"
means a distribution line
					 rated at greater than 600 volts.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-132 - "Queue Position"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Queue Position"
means the order of a valid
					 Interconnection Request, relative to all other pending valid Interconnection
					 Requests, that is established based upon the date and time of receipt of the
					 valid Interconnection Request by the EU.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-133 - "Radial Distribution Circuit"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Radial Distribution Circuit"
means a circuit
					 configuration where independent feeders branch out radially from a common
					 source of supply. From the standpoint of a utility system, the area described
					 is between the generating source or intervening substations and the customer's
					 entrance equipment. A radial distribution system is the most common type of
					 connection between a utility and load in which power flows in one direction
					 from the utility to the load.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-134 - "Scoping Meeting"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Scoping Meeting"
means a meeting between
					 representatives of the Interconnection Customer and EU conducted for the
					 purpose of discussing alternative interconnection options, exchanging
					 information including any EDS data and earlier study evaluations that would be
					 reasonably expected to impact interconnection options, analyzing information,
					 and determining the potential feasible points of interconnection.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-135 - "Secondary Line"

Current through June 25, 2024
"Secondary Line"
means a service line
					 subsequent to the Primary Line that is rated for 600 volts or less, also
					 referred to as the customer's service line.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 39 - UTILITIES › Part 4 - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection and Distributed Generation › Subpart I - Mississippi Distributed Generator Interconnection Rule › Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 39-4-I-2-136 - "System Impact Study"

Current through June 25, 2024
"System Impact Study"
means a study that
					 identifies the electric system impacts that would result if the proposed DGF
					 were interconnected without DGF modifications or EDS modifications, focusing on
					 the Adverse System Impacts identified in the Feasibility Study.