Regulatory Commission of Alaska

Public Comment for TA406-32 by Jason Heintz

I am opposed to this tariff change and request delay of approval. These are a few of my concerns: 
There is a safety concern being that there is now no authority (being HEA) verifying proper installation of feeders from remote meter stub/pole to user prior to cover including sizing, grounding and depth. I have seen installations done by non-qualified individuals such as URD cable laying on the ground as permanent installation subject to physical damage, personal injury and hazardous to wildlife.
Noted in Tariff that emergency response to be quicker to locate meter is questionable due to line of site of disconnecting means if not installed on structure (NEC requirement). 
What about city limits where meter stub/poles are not approved, is the total cost go to the consumer?
Line locates will need to be done by third party other than 811, another cost to consumer? 
Ownership and installation of service line from meter stub/pole is on the consumer including any repairs, which will add considerable cost to building. 
Elimination of construction power puts a burden on the builders, especially in the winter months when HEA crews are not doing new installations. Additional costs of power generation during construction/loss revenue of already built temporary pedestals.

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Comments

Date Filed

4/6/2018

Tracking Number

TR1801839

Filed By

Jason Heintz

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Related Matters

TA406-32	Homer Electric Association - General Rule Revision (Revision to Line Extension Policy)

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