20:10:36:48.  Tier 3 interconnection denial. If the small generator facility fails to pass the screening criteria or is not approved under a tier 3 review, the public utility shall provide, at the request of the applicant, a written justification for denying the application.

          If the small generator facility is not approved under a tier 3 review, the applicant may submit a new application, including the difference in the application fee or deposit, for consideration under tier 4 review procedures without losing its original queue position. The new application must be submitted within 15 business days of notice that the application was not approved. Any previous application fee or deposit shall be applied toward the tier 4 application fee.

          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.