(a) A small water utility seeking rate relief pursuant to this section may recover the following expenses:

1. (1) All administrative costs, including, but not limited to:

   1. a. Postage costs;
   2. b. Publication costs;
   3. c. Photocopying expenses; and
   4. d. Transcription costs; and

2. (2) One of the following 2 expense categories:

   1. a. The fees of one professional, such as, an accountant, economist, engineer or attorney provided they are prudently incurred and just and reasonable; or

   2. b. All mileage and hourly fees of utility employees used to prosecute a rate proceeding pursuant to this section.

      Source. (See Revision Note # 1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Puc 600) #13887, eff 2-22-24

      APPENDIX

      Rule

      Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

      Puc 601.01 – Puc 602.10

      RSA 365:8, I (e), (l)

      Puc 603.01

      RSA 365:8, I (e), (l); RSA378:3

      Puc 604.01 – Puc 604.05

      RSA 365:8, I (e), (l); RSA 374:3, 5 and 15

      Puc 605.01

      RSA 365:8, I(e) and (l); RSA 374:3-4; RSA 378:8 and RSA 378:13

      Puc 606.01

      RSA 365:8, I(e) and (l); RSA 374:15

      Puc 606.02

      RSA 365:8, I(e) and (l); RSA 369:1; RSA 369:3

      Puc 606.03 -Puc 606.04

      RSA 365:8, I(e) and (l); RSA 374:3; RSA 374:15

      Puc 607.01 – Puc 607.09

      RSA 365:8, I (b), (e), (l); RSA 374:3, 15; RSA 378:3