Section 170IAC6-1.1-5. Required supporting documentation

   (a) The utility shall submit the following supporting documentation for its petition to the commission:

(1) A description of the DSIC project, an explanation of why the project is needed, the benefits resulting to the utility and its customers upon completion of the project, and the age of the plant that was retired.

(2) A statement that the project is in service and was not included in the utility's rate base in its most recent general rate case. Provide the cause number and date of the utility's most recent rate order.

(3) A statement that the project will not result in an increase in revenue resulting from the connection of new customers to the utility's distribution system.

(4) A statement that all necessary local, state, and federal permits, approvals, and authorizations applicable to the DSIC project have been obtained.

(5) A statement regarding whether any affiliate (as defined by IC 8-1-2-49) was directly or indirectly engaged by the utility in connection with the installation of the infrastructure that is the subject of the proposed DSIC and a copy of any such affiliated interest contract.

(6) A statement regarding whether the utility plans to replace other distribution infrastructure in the next five (5) years and a general outline of any such plans.

(7) A new tariff reflecting the requested DSIC in the same format as the existing tariff on file with the commission, with clear denotations on all schedules where the DSIC rate is applicable.

(8) A statement that the utility:

(A) has invoices and other cost support for every item included in the project cost form; and

(B) is prepared to file such invoices if required by the commission or requested by the office of utility consumer counselor.

(9) An affidavit from an officer of the utility attesting to the veracity of the statements and information submitted under this subsection.

(10) When the petition constitutes an application to change an existing DSIC, a statement describing how the utility will satisfy any outstanding reconciliation requirement for its current DSIC.

(11) A statement that the project costs, for which recovery is sought, represent an investment by the utility and not another funding source such as a grant, developer contribution, or transportation department reimbursement.

(12) If the applicant is seeking debt service, a statement including the cause number that the applicant has previously obtained IURC approval to issue the long term debt.

  (b) By submitting documentation in compliance with subsection (a), the utility makes a prima facie case for the eligibility of the improvements and the reasonableness of the charges. (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; 170 IAC 6-1.1-5; filed Sep 27, 2005, 8:45 a.m.: 29 IR 457; readopted filed Sep 23, 2011, 11:52 a.m.: 20111019-IR-170110397RFA; readopted filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:16 p.m.: 20130828-IR-170130227RFA)