HB 2004
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HB 2004: utilities; electronic filings; corporation commission
Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19
Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Overview
Allows a utility to electronically submit an application to the Arizona Corporation
Commission (ACC) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (Certificate). Authorizes
the ACC to adopt administrative rules related to electronic filings and notices.
History
Laws 1971, Chapter 67 authorized the ACC to establish the Power Plant and Transmission
Line Siting Committee (Committee) to provide a single public forum for resolving issues
related to locating electric generating plants and transmission lines.
To build a transmission line, a utility is required to apply for and obtain a Certificate from
the Committee and the ACC. The Committee reviews the application, conducts hearings,
takes testimony from affected parties and evaluates evidence to determine if specified factors
related to technical feasibility and environmental impact are met. If an application is
approved by the Committee, the Certificate is forwarded to the ACC for review and final
approval (A.R.S. §§ 40-360.03, 40-360.04, 40-360.06 and 40-360.07).
Provisions
1. Allows a utility to submit an application for a Certificate to the ACC in an electronic
format.
2. Permits the ACC to adopt administrative rules to accept Certificates electronically and
provide electronic notification to interested parties.
3. Makes technical changes.
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note