(1) Universal system benefits programs (USBP) credit and expenditure rules are designed to help utilities, cooperatives, large customers, the state USBP fund administrator, and the general public ensure that money generated through a universal system benefits non-by-passable charge produces public purpose benefits.

(2) There may be activities, programs or expenditures that are not addressed within the rules that qualify for credits or expenditures. Activities, programs or expenditures identified in the rules are not intended to be all inclusive. An omission in the rules in no way implies or intends to affect credit amounts.