ORDER NUMBER
G-58-20
IN THE MATTER OF
the Utilities Commission Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 473
and
FortisBC Energy Inc.
Application for Approval of Amendments to Rate Schedule 30
BEFORE:
B. A Magnan, Commissioner
on March 19, 2020
ORDER
WHEREAS:
A. On February 4, 2020, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for approval of amendments to Rate Schedule 30 (RS 30) – Off-System Sales and Purchases Rate Schedule and Agreement (Canada and U.S.A.) Tariff Pages, effective April 1, 2020 (Application);
B. By Order G-79-01 dated July 12, 2001, the BCUC approved amendments to RS 30, which contains the Gas Electronic Data Interface (GasEDI) base contract and FEI’s set of Standard Provisions, both of which are used by FEI as the starting point for negotiation with counterparties with whom FEI wishes to execute off-system sales or purchase agreements;
C. By Orders G-89-03 and G-197-11, the BCUC approved amendments to RS 30 as filed by FEI, with the most recent amendment approved through Order G-19-16, dated February 11, 2016;
D. In the Application, FEI proposes to amend RS 30 in response to changing industry standards and practices as well as to carry out housekeeping changes which include formatting and updating information;
E. By Order G-30-20 dated February 24, 2020, the BCUC established a public written comment process and a regulatory timetable for review of the Application. No letters of comment were received by the BCUC by the March 12, 2020 deadline;
F. In its submission dated March 18, 2020, FEI confirmed no letters of comment had been received and provided an update to the RS 30 tariff pages to correct a typographical error; and
G. The BCUC has reviewed FEI’s Application and considers approval to be warranted.
NOW THEREFORE pursuant to sections 60 to 61 of the Utilities Commission Act, the BCUC orders that the revised RS 30 Tariff pages are accepted for filing, effective April 1, 2020.
DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this 19th day of March 2020
BY ORDER
Original signed by
B. A Magnan
Commissioner