20:10:36:47.  Tier 3 interconnection approval. The public utility shall approve the tier 3 application if the public utility determines that the application:

          (1)  Passes the tier 3 screening criteria; or

          (2)  Fails one or more of the tier 3 screening criteria, or does not meet every approval requirement, but the public utility determines that the small generator facility can be interconnected safely and reliably after making modifications and the public utility has received authorization from the applicant to implement the minor modifications.

          Source: 35 SDR 305, effective July 1, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 49-34A-27, 49-34A-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34A-27, 49-34A-93.