§ 69.5. Transportation.
(a) Since transportation costs often are a significant part of the cost of fuel, and are ultimately passed on to the consumer, the goal of the utility should be to provide reliable, timely transportation at a reasonable cost to the plant facility.
(b) A utility should maintain proper documentation and submit the information to the Commission upon request to insure that:
(1) Effective methods are used to schedule and control individual shipments of fuel.
(2) Transportation means available to insure the necessary service levels of reliability.
(3) Responsibility for negotiation of transportation costs is placed upon the appropriate persons who actively participate in the fuel procurement policies.
(4) Sufficient lead times are planned to permit delivery of fuels on a timely basis.
(5) Transportation costs are held to a minimum, considering reliability and quality of service.
Authority The provisions of this § 69.5 issued under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 1301 and 1307.
Source The provisions of this § 69.5 amended October 18, 1985, effective October 19, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 3730. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (33017).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 69.1 (relating to general).
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