Key Proceedings
The sections below include information about open proceedings that may be of particular interest to the public. This does not include every open proceeding and other open proceedings can be found by searching E-Filings. You can find more information about how to participate in these proceedings here. This information is provided for educational purposes only.
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Proceeding No. 22M-0171ALL: The Commission's Implementation of Senate Bill 21-272
Senate Bill (SB) 21-272 requires the Commission, among other things, to promulgate rules in which it considers how best to provide equity in all of its work. This proceeding is a "pre-rulemaking" and will not result directly in any new rules. Among other objectives stated in Decision No. C22-0239, the Commission will gather information to understand how to define equity and disproportionately impacted communities, understand how it can better engage participants, and assess what kinds of rules or other actions (including policies and procedures) are necessary to implement SB 21-272.
Schedule
The proceeding was referred to Commissioner Megan Gilman for ongoing management. The schedule for this proceeding is pending and you can read about recent activities at puc.colorado.gov/equity.
Opportunities to Comment
Opportunities for the public to comment are ongoing and are announced through the Commission's public calendar and at puc.colorado.gov/equity. To sign up for email updates, please contact PUC_SB272equity@state.co.us.
- Energy Proceedings (Electric, Gas, and Steam Utilities)
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Proceeding No. 20A-0528E (Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association) - 2020 Electric Resource Plan (ERP)
ERPs are long-term resource plans filed by electric utilities seeking approval to acquire electric generation through competitive bids to meet energy, capacity, and reliability requirements. ERPs occur in two phases. "Phase I" establishes the utility's resource need, assumptions for modeling bids, and requirements for the competitive process, including criteria for evaluating bids and contract terms. "Phase II" assesses the results of competitive bids and determines whether the utility can move forward with contracts or other actions.
Tri-State filed its first full ERP under new rules the Commission created based on § 40-2-134, C.R.S. Its application included a base case, alternative scenarios, and a preferred plan to achieve an 80 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030, based on factors like load growth, projected resource costs, the impacts of customer programs, and retirement dates for fossil fuel generating units. The Commission deemed the application complete by Decision No. C21-0334-I (June 8, 2022) and referred the case to an administrative law judge for next steps, including an evidentiary hearing.
Schedule
The application was filed on December 1, 2020. Recommended Decision No. R22-0191 (March 28, 2022) granted a motion to approve a settlement agreement regarding Phase I and became the final decision of the Commission. Tri-State submitted a 150-Day Report on the results of its competitive process on February 13, 2023. Parties have 45 days to provide comments and the Commission will have 90 days to issue a Phase II decision.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled, but public comments can be accepted in writing.through the online comment form.
Additional Material
Proceeding No. 21A-0141E (Public Service Company of Colorado) - 2021 Electric Resource Plan (ERP) and Clean Energy Plan (CEP)
ERPs are long-term resource plans filed by electric utilities seeking approval to acquire electric generation through competitive bids to meet energy, capacity, and reliability requirements. ERPs occur in two phases. "Phase I" establishes the utility's resource need, assumptions for modeling bids, and requirements for the competitive process, including criteria for evaluating bids and contract terms. "Phase II" assesses the results of competitive bids and determines whether the utility can move forward with contracts or other actions.
Pursuant to § 40-2-125.5, C.R.S., Public Service's 2021 ERP application included a Clean Energy Plan to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by a target of 80 percent by 2030 as compared to 2005 levels. The ERP/CEP included a baseline portfolio of resources as well as alternative portfolios of resources to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and which differed based on load growth, levels of customer programs, retirement dates for fossil fuel generating units, and other factors.
Schedule
The application was filed on March 31, 2021. Decision No. C22-0459 approved Public Service's Phase I ERP with modifications, including partially granting a non-unanimous settlement agreement, and establishing that Public Service could move forward with Phase II to further implement the Clean Energy Plan. Public Service is expected to initiate a request for proposals and submit a 120-day report on the bid results to the Commission after it is completed. After the 120-day report is filed, parties will have 45 days to comment and the Commission will have 90 days to issue a Phase II decision.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
Proceeding No. 22A-0230E (Black Hills Energy) - 2022 Electric Resource Plan (ERP), Clean Energy Plan (CEP), and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Compliance Plan
ERPs are long-term resource plans filed by electric utilities seeking approval to acquire electric generation through competitive bids to meet energy, capacity, and reliability requirements. ERPs occur in two phases. "Phase I" establishes the utility's resource needs, assumptions for modeling bids, and requirements for the competitive process, including criteria for evaluating bids and contract terms. "Phase II" assesses the results of competitive bids and determines whether the utility can move forward with contracts or other actions. Clean Energy Plans are intended to reduce an electric utility's carbon dioxide emissions by a target of 80 percent by 2030 as compared to 2005 levels. RES Plans show how electric utilities will meet the state RES through utility-scale renewable energy and customer programs like onsite solar or community solar gardens.
Black Hills’ preferred CEP is projected to produce a 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. To do this, Black Hills plans to add roughly 450 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy resources such as wind, solar, and battery storage. For the RES Compliance Plan, Black Hills proposes, among other things, to approximately double the capacity for on-site solar (e.g., rooftop solar) and nearly double the capacity for community solar gardens, compared to the Company’s last RES Plan. In addition, Black Hills introduces new incentives for storage paired with solar systems. It also states that its RES Plan shifts to focusing on programs for income-qualified customers.
Schedule
The application was filed on May 27, 2022. The full procedural schedule can be found in Decision No. C22-0494-I (August 18, 2022) and public comment hearings were scheduled by Decision No. C22-0612-I (October 11, 2022).
On January 13, 2023, Black Hills notified the Commission via the filing of a Motion that the parties in this Proceeding have reached a unanimous comprehensive settlement. Given the unanimous settlement, the parties asked the Commission to vacate all but two days of the previously-scheduled five-day evidentiary hearing that was to begin on Monday, January 30, 2023. The full text of the Settlement Agreement can be found here.
On Jan. 25, 2023, the Commission shortened the previously scheduled five-day evidentiary hearing to just one day on Thursday, February 2, 2023.. The hearing can be viewed here.
Opportunities to Comment
A public comment hearing was held on Jan. 19, 2023. Written comments are still accepted through the online comment form.
Additional Material
Press Release, Nov. 2, 2022, English
Press Release, Nov. 2, 2022 Spanish
Press Release Jan. 4, 2023 English/Spanish
Press Release Jan. 13, 2023 English/Spanish
Proceeding No. 22A-0309EG (Public Service Company of Colorado) - 2024-2027 Demand-Side Management Strategic Issues and Beneficial Electrification Proceeding
"Strategic Issues" applications consider the overall structure and objectives of demand-side management (DSM) proceedings and cover multiple years, while the specifics of energy efficiency, demand response, and related programs are addressed through separately filed plans. This application includes both electric and gas issues, and also includes beneficial electrification for the first time, pursuant to Senate Bill 21-246. Issues included in the application are the appropriate levels of electric and gas energy efficiency and demand savings for 2024-2027, program budgets, beneficial electrification and other program incentives, income-qualified program eligibility, measurement and verification, and financial incentive mechanisms.
Schedule
The application was filed on July 1, 2022.The full procedural schedule can be found in Decision No. C22-0586-I (September 29, 2022) and public comment hearings were scheduled by Decision No. C22-0700-I (November 8, 2022).
Opportunities to Comment
Two public comment hearings were scheduled for Jan. 18, but canceled due to weather conditions. It was rescheduled to Wed., Feb 1 and can be viewed here.
Written comments are still accepted through the online comment form.
Additional Material:
Press Release 1.14.2023 English/Spanish
Press Release 1.17.2023 English/SpanishPress Release 1.25.2023 English/Spanish
Proceeding No. 22AL-0348G (Atmos Energy) - Phase I and II Rate Case
Atmos Energy filed an advice letter and proposed changes to its tariffs to implement a rate case covering both changes to its revenue requirement (Phase I) and to how gas customer rates are designed and allocated to customer classes (Phase II). In its advice letter, Atmos proposed an increase in annual base rates of $7.7 million or 4.75 percent, which it said is driven primarily by factors like increased investment in infrastructure and a higher return on capital. Among other issues, Atmos proposed changes to its return on equity and a five-year extension of its System Safety and Integrity Rider (SSIR). Atmos serves 65 communities and 126,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Colorado, including in Moffat, Weld, Gunnison, Baca, and San Miguel counties. Atmos projected that its proposed changes would increase the bills of residential customers by $6.10-6.58/month and the bills of small commercial customers by $1.42-2.00/month, depending on their location.
The Commission referred the proceeding to an administrative law judge (ALJ) by Decision No. C22-0514 (September 1, 2022). The ALJ held public comment hearings on Dec. 8, 2022 and Jan. 3, 2023, and the evidentiary hearing on January 5-6, 9-10, 2023 On March 15, 2023, the ALJ issued Recommended Decision No. R23-0181 that, among other things, permanently suspended the tariff sheets filed by Atmos at the outset of the proceeding that included Atmos’ proposed changes and recommended that the Commission make various changes to the calculations of new rates proposed by Atmos and authorize a two-year extension of the SSIR. The parties have 20 days after March 15 to file exceptions to Decision No. R23-0181.
Schedule
The advice letter and proposed tariffs along with direct testimony were filed on August 5, 2022. As noted, the parties have 20 days after March 15 to file exceptions to the ALJ’s Recommended Decision No. R23-0181. The Commissioners will review Recommended Decision No. R23-0181 in April, including any filed exceptions. If required, the Commission will render another written decision setting new rates for Atmos in early May.
Opportunities to Comment
Written comments can still be submitted through the online comment form.
Additional Material
Graphic/Social Media Dec. 2 2022
Press Release, Dec. 23, 2022
CURRENT RULEMAKINGS
Proceeding No. 22R-0249E (Public Service Company of Colorado, Black Hills Energy) - Proposed Rules for Organized Wholesale Markets
The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) is to establish filing requirements for utilities seeking approval to join wholesale electricity markets, along with reporting requirements on their participation. This proceeding was opened, in part, to implement Senate Bill 21-072, which requires transmission utilities to join an organized electric market (a regional transmission organization or independent system operator) by January 1, 2030.
Schedule
The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and proposed redlines to its electric rules by Decision No. C22-0386 (June 28, 2022) and held a public comment hearing on October 11, 2022.
On Feb. 3, 2023, Tri-State Generation and Transmission provided an update to the PUC on its market participation plans and ongoing stakeholder engagement in joining the western expansion of the Southwest Power Pool ‘s Regional Transmission Organization. Tri-State’s commitment date has been extended to July 1, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment
A public comment hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
CURRENT INVESTIGATORY OR MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
Proceeding No. 22M-0514E (Public Service Company of Colorado, CPCN Power Pathway) Examine potential transmission solutions for the San Luis Valley.
On June 2, 2022, the Commission issued Decision No. C22-0270 in Proceeding No. 21A-0096E (Colorado Power Pathway (CPP) Proceeding), and granted Public Service Company of Colorado (Public Service) a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for its 345 kilovolt (kV) Transmission Project. That decision further approved, with modifications, a non-unanimous Comprehensive Settlement Agreement that recommended the Commission open a miscellaneous proceeding to solicit further comments and study the potential value in alternative transmission solutions into and out of Colorado’s San Luis Valley. The Commission opened a miscellaneous proceeding, Proceeding No. 22M-0514E. The proceeding is a repository for comments and a means to further examine potential transmission solutions for the San Luis Valley.
Schedule
On Nov. 16, 2022, the Commission opened the new proceeding to solicit comments from interested stakeholders on options to improve service reliability in San Luis Valley and potentially to export generation to other areas of the state.
The initial deadline for filing comments was Feb. 3, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form. Filing System at https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/efi/EFI.homepage, by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us, or by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public can also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Other Materials
- Natural Gas Pipeline Safety
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Proceeding No. 22R-0491GPS (Rules Regulating Gas Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety , 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-11)
The Commission issued this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules) to:
Address the legislative declaration and rule changes outlined in Senate Bill 21-108, which strengthen and streamline Colorado's laws governing gas pipeline safety.
Proposed rules intend on allowing innovations in technology, improving the rules in recognition of an aging infrastructure system, a growing population that increasingly encounters gas infrastructure, and climate change policy. The proposed amendments recognize a shared responsibility for pipeline safety oversight among other federal and state agencies, commissions, and regulatory bodies.
Schedule: A public hearing on the proposed rules and related matters was held before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The recording of the meeting is posted here-. The hearing has been continued to May 2, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment:
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, online comment form1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options). - Transportation Proceedings
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Proceeding No. 22R-0402TR (Commission's Transportation Network Company (TNC) Rules, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations CCR-723-6.)
On Sept. 19, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Decision No. C22-0554. The Commission opened the rulemaking to review, examine, and consider revisions to its rules regarding TNCs, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-6, as it pertains to legislative and statutory changes incorporated by multiple bills passed by the Colorado Legislature during the 2022 session. The statutory authority for adoption of these rules is set forth in §§ 40-2-108 and 40-10.1-601 through 609, C.R.S., House Bill 22-1089, enacted May 17, 2022 and effective August 10, 2022, and Senate Bill 22-144, enacted and effective May 27, 2022.
Proposed amendments to TNC rules include:
TNC Rule 6701: The proposed amendments adds a new definition in TNC Rule 6701(i), defining “school” as a public school that enrolls students in grades kindergarten through twelfth. The proposed amendments also add a new definition in TNC Rule 6701(j), defining “student” as an individual enrolled in a school
TNC Rule 6706: The proposed amendments add a new TNC insurance form (Form U, Insurance Protection Against Uninsured Motorists) that is required to be obtained and kept in force at all times, which conforms with the requirements of § 40-10.1-604(2.5), C.R.S
TNC Rule 6724: The proposed amendments modify existing TNC Rule 6724, which has been re-titled “Transportation for Remuneration from a School or School District.” This new rule implements the operational, training, and reporting requirements enacted in SB 22-144.
TNC Rule 6725: Existing TNC Rule 6724 is re-numbered to TNC Rule 6725, to accommodate for the newly created TNC Rule 6724.
Schedule
The notice was filed with the Colorado Secretary of State for publication in the October 10, 2022 edition of The Colorado Register. A rulemaking hearing was scheduled with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) on Nov. 10, 2022. During the hearing, the ALJ issued a written decision identifying specific items for the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to provide public comment; establishing a deadline for CDE’s comments and a deadline for comments responding to CDE’s comments; and continuing the November 10, 2022 public comment hearing to January 4, 2023.
Decision No. R23-0084 was rendered on Feb. 8, 2023, with the exception period ending on Feb. 28. The deadline for submitting a rehearing, reargument or reconsideration of the decision is Monday, March 20.
Opportunities to Comment: No further public hearings are scheduled at this time. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Additional Material
Proceeding No. 22R-0462TR (Rules Regulating Maximum Rates By Taxicabs for Service Within Established Zones)
The PUC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the maximum rates charged by taxicabs for service between Denver International Airport (DIA) and established flat rate zones, currently in Rule 6255 of the Commission’s Rules Regulating Transportation by Motor Vehicle, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-6. The Commission has statutory authority to adopt these rules under §§ 40-2-108 and 40-10.1-103, 106, and 702, C.R.S. The Commission is proposing to raise the maximum rates allowed for transportation between the defined zones and DIA by approximately 20 percent. Proposed changes are:
Rule 6255(c) states that the maximum rate for taxicab service between DIA and the defined zones shall be no more than:
(I) Zone A (Downtown Denver): $51.00.
(II) Zone B (Denver Technological Center): $57.00.
(III) Zone C (Boulder): $84.00.
(IV) Zone D (Tower Road): $24.00.
Rule 6255(d) also mandates that the maximum rate for trips within Zone A (Downtown Denver) shall be no more than $8.00, plus an additional $3.00 drop off fee for each additional stop.
Schedule
No further public hearings are scheduled at this time.
Decision Number R23-0104 was rendered on February 16, 2023, with the exception period ending on March 8. The decision adopted amended rules that raise taxi carrier flat rates by (approximately) 30 percent. The deadline for submitting a rehearing, regargument, or reconsideration of the decision is Tuesday, March 28. The new rates will be allowed to be charged by taxi carriers, once the rulemaking process has been completed.
Opportunities to Comment
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Proceeding No. 22D-0560TO (Transportation Staff of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission's Petition for Declaratory Order Regarding Towing Authorization Agreements)
By Decision No. C22-0842-I on Dec. 28, 2022, the Commission accepted a request for a petition for declaratory order filed by Trial Staff of the PUC. Trial Staff requests that the Commission find that the Rule previously governing non consensual private property tows void, as a matter of law, given updates enacted in House Bill (HB) 22-1314.
Schedule:
Decision No. C23-0112 was adopted by the Commission on Feb. 15, 2023.
The deadline for rehearing, reargument and reconsideration is March 13.
On February 21, 2023, the Commission granted the petition for declaratory order, in part, pursuant to Decision No. C23-0112. The Commission confirmed that the new statutory changes, as incorporated through House Bill 22-1314, provide certain restrictions on the authorization standards for tows originating from residential private property. This includes the specific instances under which a nonconsensual tow can be performed, as well as a prohibition against towing carriers acting as the authorizing agent for private property owners under such circumstances. However, the Commission denied the prospect of completely voiding PUC Rule 6508(a), considering the applicability provisions of
§ 40-10.1-405(9), C.R.S., which limits the scope of the aforementioned statutory changes. Finally, the Commission confirmed that Commission staff is free to exercise enforcement of the new statutory standards, in its discretion, so long as it has appropriate evidence and legal basis to do so.
Proceeding No 23R-0085TO (Amendments to Towing Rules to Implement House Bill 22-1314)
The PUC issued Decision No. C23-0118, on Feb. 22, 2023, for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including attachments, which will be filed with the Colorado Secretary of State for publication in the March 10, 2023 edition of The Colorado Register. The amendments are largely legislative or statutory in nature.
Schedule:
The rulemaking public comment hearing will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:30 a.m..with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), for a recommended decision.To participate by Zoom, click here.
Opportunities to Comment
Participants who wish to provide oral comments are directed to participate in the public comment hearing scheduled for April, 20, 2023.
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form and recommended deadlines are March 24, 2023, and April 7, 2023 respectively. Individuals may also submit written comments by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
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Proceeding Number: 21R-0538R (Commission Rulemaking to Amend Rules Governing Rail Crossings)
The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and opened a proceeding to review its rules regulating railroad crossings found at Rules 7001 through 7301 of the Commission’s Rules Regulating Railroads, Rail Fixed Guideways, Transportation by Rail, and Rail Crossings, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-7, see Decision No. C21-0737 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Pursuant to Decision No. R22-0638-I, the participating stakeholders in Proceeding 21R-0538R were ordered to participate in an informal workshop prior to November 16, 2022, for the purposes of determining whether consensus or partial consensus rules could be developed among the stakeholders. A joint status report was filed and can be viewed here.
Schedule:
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned to the proceeding held three public comment hearings with the last one held on Oct. 17, 2022. At the public comment hearings, the ALJ identified issues for additional public comment. The ALJ offered participants an opportunity to work through differences at a workshop held on Nov. 16, 2022. An additional public comment hearing was held on Jan. 17, 2023. Public comments closed on Jan. 27, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment:
Anyone wishing to submit additional written public comments relating to the above-referenced status report and consensus rules, or any other matter relating to the proposed Rules in this Proceeding, must file those comments on or by January 6, 2023. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Decision No. C22-0675 (RTD derailment at Sable Blvd. and Exposition Ave.)
The Commission issued Decision No. C22-0675, opening Proceeding No. 22I-0471R, to investigate the Regional Transportation District's (RTD's) Corrective Action Plan (CAP) regarding the Sable Blvd. and Exposition Ave. derailment that occurred on Sept. 21, 2022.
Schedule:
RTD filed two corrective action plans, with six recommended actions:
- Strengthen safety assurance efforts for operator ride checks and ensure appropriate staff supervisory efforts, including operator ride checks
- Create monthly reports for lagging indicators and determine appropriate leading indicators for quality assurance and radar checks
- Evaluation of the on-time performance metric and other metrics that may promote undesired behaviors
- Evaluation of the schedule to reduce on-time performance pressure;, which outlights
- Light Rail Operations will develop a business case for supervisors’ roles and responsibilities in determining appropriate staffing levels
- Evaluate supervisor assignments throughout the system.
CAP2 includes hazard analysis defined as distracted operations. The Commission's final determination will likely occur in March.
On Jan. 25, 2023, The Commission decided to have RTD develop a corrective action plan (COA) to investigate a camera being turned off and to review procedures to ensure camera (s) are functioning.
On Feb. 14, RTD filed Corrective Action Plan CAP03-09212022 with the PUC which highlights investigations and findings with corrective actions and target dates.
On March 8, the PUC reviewed the Regional Transportation District's Corrective Action Plan Three (CAP) which focused on in-cab and forward-facing cameras. In January 2023, the Commission directed RTD to investigate the absence of in-camera video footage during the light-rail derailment on Sept. 21, 2022. RTD determined that corrective action is necessary to develop a formal process to verify and monitor functional surveillance systems in place, including daily checks to ensure camera functionality prior to revenue service. RTD has identified a target date of March 31, 2024, to complete this CAP.
Opportunities to Comment: Anyone wishing to submit comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
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Proceeding No. 22R-0122T - (Modification of COMMISSION rules regarding Basic Emergency Service Network Reliability.)
Adopted on March 21, 2022, the rulemaking is amended to review Rules Regulating Telecommunications Services and Providers of Telecommunications Services contained in 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-2-2130 through 2134, 2136, 2137, 2143, 2148, 2152, 2154, and 2155 (9-1-1 Rules). Proposed changes are outlined in Decision No. C22-0174 . The docket is prescriptive in nature regarding reliability and creation of a tariff-based mechanism for funding Basic Emergency Service network improvements.
Schedule
Several public-hybrid meetings were held on May 9, June 10, Aug. 5, and Oct. 13. A stakeholder group (911 Advisory Group) created and filed a final report with recommendations for Commission review. Recommended Decision R22-0811 was adopted on Dec. 22, 2022. Commissioners have 20 days to place a hold on a recommended decision, and if so, it will return to the Commission for a vote. If there are no objections, it becomes an official decision of the Commission after 20 days. There's an additional 20-day period in which any party can file a petition for a "rehearing, reargument or reconsideration." If none are filed, the decision is final and a copy sent to the Secretary of State's office., where it's then published under new rules.
Effective date is likely mid-March, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment: The Colorado 9-1-1 Program provides oversight of the statewide implementation and provision of basic emergency service. Its Task Force evaluates alternate technology, service, and pricing issues related to the implementation of statewide 9-1-1 services statewide. For more information, contact 9-1-1 Program Manager Daryl Branson at 303-894-2871, or dora_911program@state.co.us.
Proceeding No. 23AL-0133T (Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink - Emergency Reporting Services Tariff)
On March 17, 2023, CenturyLink QC filed an advice letter and tariff pages to amend its current Basic Emergency Service tariff "to have more advanced reporting features and functionality associated with the ESInet platform than what is currently available." This amendment would include pricing to be paid by 9-1-1 governing bodies and public safety answering points for the new reporting features. The proposed effective date of the amendment is April 21, 2023.
Schedule
Unless a protest letter or intervention is filed with the Commission, the new tariff pages will become effective by order of law on April 21, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
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