20:10:26:05.  Information required in variance application. The applicant for a master metering variance shall serve on the commission, with a copy to the affected utility company, an application for the variance. The information required in the application for a variance shall include the following:

          (1)  The type of project or structure for which a variance is sought;

          (2)  A reference to the section of this chapter under which the variance is requested;

          (3)  The reasons for granting a variance, including cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and energy conservation effects; and

          (4)  Whether a hearing is also requested.

          The application may also include any affidavits, exhibits, or other information which would support granting a variance.

          Source: 18 SDR 26, effective August 7, 1991.

          General Authority: SDCL 49-1-11, 49-34A-4, 49-34A-27.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34A-4, 49-34A-27.

          Collateral References: In the Matter of the Investigation of Master Metering, Docket F-3237, Decision and Order dated June 13, 1980 (Errata Notice dated December 22, 1980); In the Matter of the Investigation of Master Metering , Docket F-3237, Decision and Order dated July 24, 1981; In the Matter of the Petition For Declaratory Ruling by S&D Metering, Ltd. , F-3621, Declaratory Ruling and F-3237, Modifying in Part, Decision and Order dated October 2, 1986.