(a) Each utility shall preserve all records pursuant to the requirements set forth in the “Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed for Natural Gas Companies Subject to the Provisions of the Natural Gas Act,” as referred to in Puc 506.04 and prescribed by the commission pursuant to RSA 374:8, except as provided in (b) and (c) below.
(b) Where the “Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed for Natural Gas Companies Subject to the Provisions of the Natural Gas Act” does not specify a requirement for preservation of a record required to be kept pursuant to Puc 500, the utility shall preserve such records for a period of not less than 2 years, except as provided in (c).
(c) If any section of this chapter requires a utility to preserve any such record for more than 2 years, utilities shall comply with the longer-term requirement.
(d) A utility shall:
(1) Keep or make available within New Hampshire at the office or offices of the utility any records required under this rule; and
(2) Provide access to such records to the commission or its representative during normal business hours for examination.
Source. (See Revision Note # 1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Puc 500) #13794, eff 10-25-23