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Indiana PUC Rulemaking RM 26-01: Customer Complaints

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Detected March 17th, 2026
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Summary

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has initiated rulemaking RM 26-01 to amend 170 IAC 16 concerning customer complaints. The rulemaking is currently in the rule development phase, with a formal comment period pending. The IURC is seeking public input on the proposed changes.

What changed

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has initiated rulemaking RM 26-01 to amend its regulations under 170 IAC 16, specifically addressing customer complaints. The document outlines the stages of the rulemaking process, which is currently in the 'Rule Development' phase. While the specific details of the amendments are not yet available, the subject matter clearly indicates a review and potential revision of how customer complaints against regulated utilities are handled.

Regulated entities, particularly energy and telecommunications companies operating in Indiana, should monitor this rulemaking closely. The formal comment period is pending, and the IURC provides instructions for submitting comments via mail, email, or during a future public hearing. Compliance officers should prepare to review the proposed rule once published and consider submitting comments to influence the final regulations, as changes to complaint procedures can have significant operational and compliance implications.

What to do next

  1. Monitor the Indiana PUC website for the publication of the proposed rule for RM 26-01.
  2. Review the proposed amendments to 170 IAC 16 once published.
  3. Prepare to submit comments during the upcoming public comment period.

Source document (simplified)

RM #26-01 Regarding 170 IAC 16


RM #26-01

Rulemaking Docket

The Rulemaking Docket is not available at this time.

Subject Matter of Rule

This rulemaking amends 170 IAC 16 regarding Customer Complaints.

Rulemaking Status

  1. Rule Development
  2. Regulatory Analysis
  3. Proposed Rule
  4. Public Comment and Public Hearing
  5. Final Rule
  6. State Review
  7. Effective Rule

Notices/Documents

To view notices and documents related to this rulemaking, please click here.

Comment Time Period

The formal comment period on the draft is pending.

How to Submit Comments

Comments be submitted in one of the following ways:

  1. By mail or common carrier to the following address:

IURC RM #26-01
Steven Davies
Deputy General Counsel
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
101 W. Washington St., Ste. 1500 East
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-2711 | Email

  1. By electronic mail to URCComments@urc.IN.gov.

  2. Attend the scheduled public hearing.

Public Comments Received

N/A

Public Hearing

Date to be determined after proposed rule is approved.

Source

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Classification

Agency
State PUC
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Draft
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Energy companies Telecommunications firms Insurers
Geographic scope
State (Indiana)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Consumer Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Customer Service Utilities

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