Mississippi Administrative Code Title 39 - UTILITIES
Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 39: Utilities
Title 39 of the Mississippi Administrative Code outlines the rules and regulations governing public utilities, as overseen by the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff. These regulations apply to various utility sectors including electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, and telecommunications.
🔑 Key Parts of Title 39
While the exact structure may vary over time, Title 39 is typically divided into Parts that regulate different utility services and administrative procedures.
Part 1 – Rules of Practice and Procedure (PSC)
Governs how utilities interact with the Public Service Commission.
Covers:
Filing procedures
Hearing protocols
Rulemaking
Complaints and investigations
Appeals and enforcement
Part 2 – Electric Utilities
Standards for electric utility providers.
Topics include:
Rates and tariffs
Service obligations
Metering and billing
Reliability and maintenance
Renewable energy programs (where applicable)
Part 3 – Gas Utilities
Regulates natural gas distribution and sales.
Includes:
Pipeline safety
Customer service rules
Rate design and approval
Emergency response protocols
Part 4 – Water and Sewer Utilities
Rules for private and investor-owned water and wastewater service providers.
Includes:
Service area designations
Quality standards
Billing procedures
Disconnection and reconnection policies
Part 5 – Telecommunications
Regulations for landline phone service and eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs).
Includes:
Service quality requirements
Lifeline support programs
Interconnection agreements
Access charge rules
Part 6 – Utility Accounting and Reporting
Prescribes uniform systems of accounts for regulated utilities.
Requires annual reports, audits, and financial disclosures.
Part 7 – Consumer Protection
Rules to protect utility customers from unfair practices.
Includes:
Billing transparency
Complaint procedures
Disconnection safeguards (e.g., during extreme weather)
Legal Authority
Based on Mississippi Code Annotated § 77-1-1 et seq., which authorizes the Public Service Commission and Public Utilities Staff to regulate public utilities.
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