Code of Maine Rules 65 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Here’s a detailed overview of Code of Maine Rules, Title 65 (Department of Public Utilities Commission) under Division 407 – Public Utilities Commission, organized by topics for easy reference:
📋 Summary of Rule Chapters
General
Ch. 25 – Coin‑Operated Telephone Service
Ch. 35 – Accounting Treatment for Area Lighting
Ch. 62 – Service Standards for Water Utilities
Ch. 63 – Major Construction Projects of Water Utilities
Ch. 65 – Water Main Extension and Service Line Rule — defines standards for extending water utility service (maine.gov)
Ch. 68 – Water Utilities Depreciation Rates
Ch. 69 – Determination of Fire Protection Revenues for Water Utilities
Ch. 83 – Political/Institutional/Promotional Utility Advertising
Ch. 85 – Regulatory Proceeding Expenses
Ch. 89 – Confidentiality of Customer Records
Ch. 110 – Rules of Practice & Procedure
Ch. 120 – Filing Requirements for Rates, Terms & Conditions
Ch. 130 – Safety & Accident Reporting Requirements
Ch. 140 – Utility Service Area & Infrastructure Maps
Ch. 200–297 – Telecommunications‑related regulations (e.g., outage reporting, lifeline service, anti-cramming, etc.)
Electricity‑Related
Ch. 301 – Standard Offer Service
Ch. 304–308, 310, 311–313 – Standards for conduct, licensing, accounting, renewable resources, net energy billing (regulations.justia.com)
Additional chapters extending through Ch. 930, covering rebates, interconnection, distributed generation, etc.
Water Utilities
Ch. 610, 615–620, 63, 640, 65, 660–691 – Includes service standards, main extensions, consumer protection, fire protection, land sales, infrastructure rules (maine.gov)
Gas Utilities
Ch. 410–440 – Accounting, safety, cost adjustment, performance/testing and standards (maine.gov)
Transportation (Ferries)
Ch. 510–560 – Casco Bay ferry rates, charter services, and public posting protocols (maine.gov)
Emergency Services Communications (Division 625)
Ch. 1–5 – Standards for the 9‑1‑1 system, dispatch protocols, enhanced access, annual reports (maine.gov)
🔍 Highlight: Chapter 65 – Water Main Extension & Service Line Rule
Contains 6 sections: definitions, general provisions, serving individuals, serving developments, cost allocation (high‑cost vs low‑cost), and other miscellaneous provisions (regulations.justia.com).
Effective since Feb 1 1987, with latest updates up to March 26, 2025 .
📚 Accessing the Rules
The Maine Secretary of State’s website offers Word downloads for each chapter (e.g., Ch. 110, 120, 130…) (maine.gov).
Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) site mirrors those links, indicating effective dates per rule (maine.gov).
✅ How to Proceed
If you want:
A specific chapter’s full text (e.g., Ch. 110 or Ch. 65).
Interpretations or implications of certain rules.
Updates/amendments post–March 2025.
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