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utilities; electronic filings; corporation commission

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2024

HOUSE BILL 2004

An Act

amending section 40-360.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to utilities.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Section 40-360.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

START_STATUTE40-360.03. Application for certificate of environmental compatibility before construction of facilities; electronic format; rules

Every utility planning that plans to construct a plant,  or transmission line, or both, in this state shall first file with the commission an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility. The application shall be in a form prescribed by the commission and shall be accompanied by information with respect to the proposed type of facilities and description of the site, including the areas of jurisdiction affected and the estimated cost of the proposed facilities and site. Also The application shall also be accompanied by a receipt evidencing that evidences payment of the appropriate fee required by section 40-360.09.  The commission shall promptly refer the application and accompanying information shall be promptly referred by the commission to the chairman of the committee for the committee's review and decision.  The application and accompanying information may be submitted to the commission in an electronic format.  The commission may adopt rules to accept electronic filings under this section and to ensure that proper notice is provided electronically to interested parties. END_STATUTE