Docket No. 3569 - Rules Governing the Acceptance of Credit Cards by Utility Companies

Status of Docket: Closed.

Proposed Repeal of Rules in 2016

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Repeal Rules Governing the Acceptance of Credit Cards by Utility Companies. Written comments concerning the PUC’s intent to repeal the regulations by December 27, 2016.
• Comments submitted by:
  • The Narragansett Electric Co. d/b/a National Grid
  • Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
• Repeal of Rules filed with the Secretary of State's Office (1/10/17)
• PUC Report Accompanying Repeal (2/1/17)

Promulgation of Rules in 2004

• Notice of Rulemaking and Public Hearing - Hearing to be held April 21, 2004 @ 9:30 a.m.
• Proposed Rules Governing the Acceptance of Credit Card by Utility Companies
• Comments of the Division of Public Utilities & Carriers (4.26.04)
• Comments of Cox RI Telcom (5.2.04)
• Comments of Verizon RI (5.2.04)
• Comments of New England Gas Co. (5.2.04)
• Comments of Narragansett Electric Co. (5.2.04)
• Commission approves new Rules Governing the Acceptance of Credit Card by Utility Companies - Regulations filed with Secretary of State on June 1, 2004.
• Commission Report on Final Rules (9.24.04)