Authority: IC 8-1-1-3; IC 8-1-1-5; IC 8-1-2-42

Affected: IC 8-1

Sec. 5. (a) Each filing under this rule shall include the following:

1. (1) A cover letter clearly stating:

   1. (A) that the filing is being made under this rule;
   2. (B) the purpose of the filing;
   3. (C) the need for what is being requested; and
   4. (D) why the filing is an allowable request under section 3 of this rule.

2. (2) Contact information for the utility regarding this filing, including the following for each person to be contacted:

   1. (A) The name of the person or persons to be contacted.
   2. (B) Telephone number.
   3. (C) Mailing address.

   4. (D) Either:

      1. (i) an electronic mailing address; or
      2. (ii) a facsimile number.
3. (3) Tariff sheet or sheets.

4. (4) All work papers supporting the filing, including revenue and cost projections, which must be clearly explained and include clear explanations of the following:

   1. (A) All assumptions used.

   2. (B) Whether the data used is actual or estimated. It is presumed that actual data shall be used in all supporting calculations. If it is necessary to use estimated data, the utility shall state the following:

      1. (i) The reasons the estimated data is being used.
      2. (ii) How the estimated data was derived.
      3. (iii) Why the estimated data should be used.
   3. (C) The source of the data.
   4. (D) Models or methodologies employed.

5. (5) A verified statement by the utility:

   1. (A) affirming that affected customers have been notified as required under section 6 of this rule;
   2. (B) stating in detail the means used for notification; and
   3. (C) including copies of any written means of notification.

(b) A copy of the items listed in subsection (a) shall be provided to the OUCC on the filing date.

(c) The items listed in subsections (a) and (b) may be provided in:

1. (1) electronic format to the commission and the OUCC:

   1. (A) via electronic mail; or
   2. (B) on a compact disk; or

2. (2) paper format with:

   1. (A) three (3) copies provided to the commission; and
   2. (B) one (1) copy provided to the OUCC.

(d) A filing submitted under this rule shall be addressed to the "Secretary of the Commission", who shall distribute the filing to the appropriate commission division.

(Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; 170 IAC 1-6-5; filed Nov 25, 2008, 1:18 p.m.: 20081217-IR-170070829FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2014, 8:39 a.m.: 20140827-IR-170140181RFA; readopted filed Apr 15, 2020, 12:02 p.m.: 20200513-IR-170200084RFA)