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They ensure that applicable businesses/enterprises meet State and/or Federal
requirements for tax exemptions granted. The rules were established in 2005.
A new chapter was added in March 2005 to comply with Legislative authorization
for Budget & Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds for the new
constitutional and statutory authorization. Rules are necessary to provide
framework under which special purpose revenue bonds can be issued for this
purpose.
Public Utilities Commission
8. HAR Title 6 Chapter 60 – Standards for Electric and Gas Services in the
State of Hawaii
Justification – Pursuant to the Federal Public Utilities Regulatory Act of 1978,
these rules are necessary to formulate uniform requirements for electric and gas
utilities operating within the State of Hawaii.
9. HAR Title 6 Chapter 61 – Rules of Practice and Procedure Before the Public
Utilities Commission
Justification – As a quasi-judicial agency and pursuant to HRS Chapter 91, 269,
271, and 271G, this rule is necessary to govern the practice and procedure
before the Commission to ensure that all proceedings are just, speedy, and
efficient.
10. HAR Title 6 Chapter 62 – Motor Carrier Rules and Classification of Property
and Passenger Carriers
Justification – Pursuant to HRS Chapter 271, this rule is necessary to administer,
execute and enforce the intent of the motor carrier laws, particularly the policies
set forth under HRS §271-1.
11. HAR Title 6 Chapter 62-8 GO 5 - Repeal of General Order No. 5 – Uniform
System of Accounts for Motor Carriers
Justification – These repealed and amended rules are necessary to allow
property and passenger carriers to provide the Commission with annual financial
reports using updated accounting principles, as the previous rules preserved
outdated accounting principles.
12. HAR Title 6 Chapter 62-8 Insurance Requirements
Justification – This amendment to Chapter 62 requires motor carriers to provide
security in the form of liability insurance for the protection of the public.
13. HAR Title 6 Chapter 63 – Motor Carrier Tariffs and Schedules
Justification – As required by HRS Chapter 271, this rule is necessary to govern
the form and content of tariffs and schedules of common and contract carriers by
motor vehicle; specifically those tariffs and schedules described under HRs
§§271-20, 271-21, and 271-22.
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