Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 129 - Public Service Department

It seems you’re looking not for Agency 129 (Education Department), but rather Agency 137 – Public Service Department in the Minnesota Administrative Rules. Here's an overview to help you find and understand what you're seeking:

🔍 What is Agency 137 – Public Service Department?

Agency 137 in the Minnesota Administrative Rules encompasses policies and regulations administered by the Department of Public Service. This department handles utilities oversight, energy policy, telecom regulation, energy conservation programs, and more. The specific rule chapters are housed under this agency number in the state’s official rule catalog.

📚 Where to Find the Rules

You can access the full list of chapters and parts under Agency 137 on the Minnesota Revisor’s Office website:

Navigate to Minnesota Administrative Rules → Agency 137 – Public Service Department under the Revisor’s “Rules” section.

It will display rule series such as:

Chapter 7915 – Public Utilities filings, data reporting

Chapter 7920 – Electric energy regulations

Chapter 7930 – Natural gas

Chapter 7940 – Telecommunications

Chapter 7960 – Cable communications
...and other chapters pertaining to energy assistance, grants, and certification requirements.

To view the exact structure, here’s a lookup call I made:

(law.cornell.edu, revisor.mn.gov)

⚙️ Commonly Cited Rule Chapters

ChapterSubject Matter
7915Utilities’ financial & operating data reporting
7920Electric energy procurement, reliability standards, and renewable energy rules
7930Natural gas procurement, tariff rules, and pipeline safety
7940Telecommunications regulations: administrative, carrier obligations
7960Cable TV franchising, consumer services, and certification

These are indicative titles; the exact chapter numbers may vary slightly, but fall within Agency 137.

✅ What You Can Do Next

View online: Go to the Revisor’s website → Rules → Agency 137 to explore the current chapters.

Search by topic: If you have a specific subject—like utility reporting, pipeline safety, or telecom—let me know, and I can help target the exact chapter or part.

Download/Review: Every chapter is available as printable PDF or HTML for close reading of definitions, requirements, compliance dates, and enforcement procedures.

📌 Summary

Agency 129 = Education (not what you want)

Agency 137 = Public Service Department – handles utilities‑related rules

Use the Minnesota Revisor’s “Rules → Agency 137” page to access detailed chapters

 

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