Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1715 - Utility Management Review Board
Here’s a detailed overview of Tennessee Rules & Regulations – Title 1715: Utility Management Review Board, effective as of March 23, 2025:
📚 Title 1715 Overview
Organized into three active chapters:
Chapter 1715-01: Utility Management Review Board
Chapter 1715-02: Utility District Revitalization Fund
Chapter 1715-03: Utility Relocation Loan Program (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
🛠 Chapter 1715‑01 – Utility Management Review Board (§ 1715‑01‑.01 to .06)
.01 – Definitions: Key terms such as “Administrative review,” “Adverse action,” “Board,” and standards related to utility management are defined (comptroller.tn.gov).
.02 – Powers, Duties, and Authority: The Board’s scope includes ordering administrative reviews, approving corrective plans, and enforcing improvements in financial and operational health (law.cornell.edu).
.03 – Regulatory Procedures: Establishes processes for initiating reviews, hearings, evidence submission, Board determinations, and appeal rights (law.cornell.edu).
.04–.06 – Repealed: These sections are no longer in effect (law.cornell.edu).
💧 Chapter 1715‑02 – Utility District Revitalization Fund (§ 1715‑02‑.01 to .04)
.01 – Definitions: Clarifies terms like “grant,” “applicant,” “eligible district.”
.02 – Qualifying Criteria: Eligibility requirements for utility districts, such as financial distress indicators and compliance history.
.03 – Grant Application Procedures: Outlines submission process, required documentation, and review timelines.
.04 – Miscellaneous Provisions: Covers funding limits, reporting obligations, and audit requirements. (law.cornell.edu)
🛣 Chapter 1715‑03 – Utility Relocation Loan Program (§ 1715‑03‑.01 to .03)
Establishes the Loan Program to assist utilities in funding relocation of infrastructure (e.g. moving lines, pipes).
Covers eligibility, application process, loan terms, and repayment provisions. Moved into Title 1715 in November 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
📜 Administrative History & Effective Dates
Chapter 1715‑01: Originally structured under Chapter 1200‑22‑07; transferred and latest updated May 20, 2016, effective August 18, 2016 (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 1715‑02: Filed January 23, 2023; effective April 23, 2023 (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 1715‑03: Transferred November 3, 2022 .
📝 Board Context & Roles
Also known as Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation (TBOUR) and operates under the Comptroller’s Office (comptroller.tn.gov).
The Board’s primary mission: monitor financially or operationally troubled utility districts, order administrative reviews, and require corrective action plans to ensure safe, reliable service .
Distress indicators include sustained negative net position, default on debt, excessive water loss—referrals come from Comptroller’s Local Government Audit division (capitol.tn.gov).
📊 Quick Reference Table
Chapter & Section
Topic
1715‑01‑.01
Definitions (Board, administrative review, adverse action)
1715‑01‑.02
Board’s powers, duties, authority
1715‑01‑.03
Regulatory procedures & hearings
1715‑01‑.04–.06
Repealed
1715‑02‑.01–.04
Revitalization Fund: definitions, criteria, application, misc
1715‑03‑.01–.03
Relocation Loan Program: eligibility, loans, repayment
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