(1) This rule shall apply to a certificated utility that changes its name only, with no change in the ownership or control of the utility or its assets.
    (2) Before notifying its customers of a utility name change, the utility shall provide Commission staff with the following:
    (a) The utility’s certificated name, address, telephone number, certificate number(s), authorized representative, and, if available, email address and fax number;
    (b) The change in name and documentation from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, showing:
    1. The utility’s business name and registration/document number for the business, unless operating as a sole proprietor; and,
    2. The utility’s fictitious name and registration number for the fictitious name, if operating under a fictitious name;
    (c) The effective date of the name change;
    (d) A statement that the ownership and control of the utility and its assets will not change under the new name;
    (e) A draft notice to be sent to the customers of the utility informing them of the change in utility name; and,
    (f) A tariff reflecting the name change, including all standard forms. Form PSC 1010 (12/15), entitled “”Water Tariff,”” and Form PSC 1011 (12/15), entitled “”Wastewater Tariff,”” which are incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 25-30.033, are example tariffs that may be completed by the applicant and included in the application. These forms may also be obtained from the Commission’s website, www.floridapsc.com.
    (3) After the Commission staff approves the customer notice, the utility shall send the approved customer notice to all existing customers with the next regular billing, advising them of the name change. The utility shall file with the Commission Clerk a statement verifying the date that the notice was actually sent to the customers.
Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 367.121, 367.1214 FS. Law Implemented 367.121, 367.1214 FS. History-New 11-30-93, Amended 1-4-16.