Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Public Service Commission  
Administrative Rules for Technical Standards for Gas Service  
Rule Set 2019-61LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Wednesday, November 13, 2019  
9:00 a.m.  
Lake Michigan Hearing Room  
7109 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Technical Standards for Gas Service rule set.  
This is a proposal to adopt and amend rules governing technical standards for gas service. These rules  
apply to gas utility service provided by utilities that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service  
Commission. The rules are intended to promote safe and adequate gas service to the public, to provide  
standards for uniform and reasonable practices by utilities, and to encourage efficiency and safety. The  
amendments to the rules reflect the emerging technological advancements in the area of metering,  
metering equipment inspections, and tests. In addition, the Commission proposes removing references  
to obsolete equipment from the existing rules. The Commission also proposes to add a rule addressing  
cybersecurity and uniform reporting practices for the utilities.  
Jurisdiction is pursuant to section sections 4 and 6 of 1939 PA 3, MCL 460.4 and 460.6, section 2 of  
1969 PA 165, MCL 483.152, section 5 of 1919 PA 419, MCL 460.55, sections 3, 9, and 231 of the  
executive organization act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103, 16.109, and 16.331, and section 2(12) of  
1909 PA 300, MCL 462.2(12). . Jurisdiction pursuant to MCL 460.10ee(1) and MCL 460.55. These rules  
will take effect Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the  
Michigan Government web site at http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the Michigan Register in the  
11/1/2019 issue. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the  
following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Public Service Commission  
Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission  
P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909  
Email: mpscedockets@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
12/4/2019 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 517-284-8090 to make arrangements.  
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