Approval of a Gas Infrastructure Plan

(a)Based upon the evidence of record, the Commission shall issue a written decision approving, denying, or ordering modifications, in whole or in part, to the utility's gas infrastructure plan application filed in accordance with paragraph 4552(d).#

(b)The Commission's decision regarding the gas infrastructure plan application shall consider the adequacy of the utility's filed information and the methods and processes the utility used in formulating the gas infrastructure plan. The Commission may require refinements regarding the planning methods and processes to be incorporated in the utility's subsequent gas infrastructure plan application filing.#

(c)In accordance with subparagraph 4552(d)(II), the Commission's decision regarding the relief sought by the utility regarding specific planned projects or their alternatives shall consider the adequacy of the utility's filed information and the methods and processes the utility used in evaluating those projects and alternatives to those projects, as applicable. The Commission may also grant a presumption of prudence of the cost estimate for a planned project if the Commission determines the record supports the reasonableness and maturity of the cost estimate and evaluation of alternatives, as applicable.#

(d)If the Commission declines to approve a utility's gas plan filed in accordance with paragraph 4552 (d), either in whole or in part, the utility shall make changes to the plan in response to the Commission's decision. Within 60 days of the issuance of a Commission decision disapproving a plan, the utility shall file an amended plan with the Commission and shall provide the amended plan to all parties who participated in the application proceeding concerning the utility's plan. All such parties may participate in any hearings regarding the amended plan.#