(a) Each utility shall file department “Form E-35, Monthly Leak Report – Status of Leaks,”* dated October 2023 with the department.
(b) Each utility shall provide on the monthly leak report a description of the status of any leak in its system classified by type of leak as Class I, II, or III.
(c) The report shall include a caption identifying the report as "Monthly Leak Report" along with the name of the company filing the report.
(d) A utility shall identify and describe the status of leaks as follows:
(1) As of the beginning of each month;
(2) Those reported during the month;
(3) Those repaired during the month; and
(4) Those reported and awaiting repair at the end of the month.
(e) Additionally, for those leaks reported during the month, the utility shall provide:
(1) The leak address;
(2) The date leak was reported;
(3) The identification number of the leak;
(4) The leak area, whether rural, residential, or urban;
(5) The classification of the leak;
(6) Method of how the company became aware of leak, such as through the public, an employee, or winter patrol;
(7) Type of cover over leak, such as asphalt or concrete;
(8) The pipeline facility, such as main or service;
(9) The operating pressure, whether low, intermediate, or high; and
(10) The most likely material(s) involved in any suspected Class III leaks.
(f) For those leaks identified as repaired pursuant to (d)(3) above, the cause of the leak shall be reported in a consistent classification as identified according to 49 C.F.R. § 191.11 and leaks classified as "other" shall be clearly explained.
(g) The report shall include the signature, full name, and title of the utility employee who supervised the preparation of the report, and date of signature.
*ViaData Note: The link to this form on the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission website is provided by ViaData as a convenience.