38.5.802    ELECTRONIC INFORMATION – LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

(1) The utility shall include with the request for a rate adjustment all files in an easily readable electronic format, which, if applicable, shall have all digital links intact.

(2) The letter of transmittal with respect to a filing for a new or existing tariff to provide for an adjustment of state and local taxes and fees under 69-3-308, MCA shall:

(a) list the documents submitted with the filing;

(b) state the names and addresses of those to whom copies of the rate schedule have been mailed;

(c) include a brief description of the proposed changes in service or rate and charge;

(d) state the reasons for the proposed changes;

(e) state the estimated number of customers whose cost of service will be affected and annual amounts of either increases or decreases, or both, in cost of service to such customers;

(f) name an employee of the utility who shall be responsible for answering questions concerning the application, or for referring inquiries to appropriate members of the utility staff;

(g) include a clear statement of the relief requested;

(h) include a table or spreadsheet showing each rate affected by the rate adjustment, including the rate as it currently exists, the incremental change due to the tracker, the proposed total rate, and the portion of the rate attributable to tax; and

(i) propose revised tariffs that would be affected by the rate adjustment, including both clean and red-lined copies.

History: 69-3-103, 69-3-310, MCA; IMP, 69-3-302, 69-3-308, MCA; NEW, 2017 MAR p. 790, Eff. 6/10/17.