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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMMISSIONERS:ROD JOHNSONCRYSTAL RHOADESMARY RIDDERTIM SCHRAMDAN WATERMEIERJanuary 5, 2021TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:RE:RULE AND REGULATION #205: In the Matter of the Commission, on its own motion, seeking toamend Title 291, Chapter 14, Recreational Vehicles Rules and Regulations, to adopt the currenteditions of applicable code books and update related provisions.CERTIFICATIONI, Michael G. Hybl, Executive Director of the Nebraska Public Service Commission, hereby certify that theenclosed is a true and correct copy of the original order made and entered in the proceeding docketedRule and Regulation No. 205 on the 5th day of January, 2021. The original order is filed and recorded inthe official records of the Commission.Please direct any questions concerning this order to Shana Knutson, General Counsel, at 402-471-3101.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Nebraska PublicService Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska, this 5th day of January, 2021.Sincerely,Michael G. HyblExecutive Directorcc:Attached Service List (see reverse)Bess Boesiger, Secretary of State’s Office, Room 2300, State CapitolStevens Berry, Governor’s Policy Research Office, Room 1319, State CapitolMike Hilgers, Chairman, Executive Board, District #21, State Capitol (Electronically Filed)Michael G. Hybl, Executive DirectorPublic Service CommissionP.O. Box 94927300 The Atrium, 1200 N StreetLincoln, Nebraska 68509psc.nebraska.govOFFICE402-471-3101 FAX 402-471-0254800-526-0017CONSUMER HOTLINE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMMISSIONERS:ROD JOHNSONCRYSTAL RHOADESMARY RIDDERTIM SCHRAMDAN WATERMEIERMEMORANDUMTO:Current ManufacturersFROM:Shana Knutson, General CounselDATE:January 5, 2021RE:Rule and Regulation #205Title 291, Chapter 14, Recreational Vehicles Rules and RegulationsOn January 5, 2021, the Commission entered an Order Issuing Certificate of Adoption andAdopting First Set of Proposed Rules, in the matter of Rule & Regulation No. 205, to adoptamendments to Title 291, Chapter 14, on Recreational Vehicles Rules and Regulations.Due to the voluminous nature of the rules, we will not distribute hard copies unless specificallyrequested. A PDF version of the proposed rule is available on the Commission’s website d-rules-regulations.If you wish to receive a hard copy of the proposed rules, please contact me or my assistantusing the information below:Shana KnutsonJohn ka.govjohn.monroe@nebraska.govPlease call or email if you have any questions regarding the adopted rules.Michael G. Hybl, Executive DirectorPublic Service CommissionP.O. Box 94927300 The Atrium, 1200 N StreetLincoln, Nebraska 68509psc.nebraska.govOFFICE402-471-3101 FAX 402-471-0254800-526-0017CONSUMER HOTLINE
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SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONBEFORE THE NEBRASKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONIn the Matter of the Commission,on its own motion, seeking toamend Title 291, Chapter 14,Recreational Vehicles Rules andRegulations, to adopt the currenteditions of applicable code booksand update related provisions.))))))))Rule and Regulation No. 205ORDER OPENING DOCKET,RELEASING PROPOSED RULES,SEEKING COMMENT, AND SETTINGHEARINGEntered: January 5, 2021BY THE COMMISSION:O P I N I O NA N DF I N D I N G SThe Commission, on its own motion, hereby opens this proceeding toamend Title 291, Chapter 14, Recreational Vehicles Rules and Regulations,to adopt the current editions of applicable code books and update relatedprovisions.The Commission proposes to amend Title 291, Chapter 14,Recreational Vehicles Rules and Regulations as seen in the attachedAppendix A, incorporated herein by this reference.Comments on the proposed amendments shall be filed by interestedparties on or before 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021. Partiesfiling comments should file one (1) original and five (5) paper copiesand one (1) electronic copy emailed to lisa.polivka@nebraska.gov andshana.knutson@nebraska.gov.The Commission finds that this matter should be set for hearing onTuesday, February 23, 2021, 1:30 p.m. central time, in the CommissionHearing Room, 300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Thehearing will also be held by videoconference equipment. The link to thevideoconference is as follows http://tiny.cc/PSCWEbex. The telephonebridge for the audio connection is: 408-418-9388 Access Code 146 2735624.If auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations are needed forattendance at the meeting, please call the Commission at (402) 471-3101.For people with hearing/speech impairments, please call the NebraskaRelay System at (800) 833-7352 (TDD) or (800) 833-0920 (Voice). Advancenotice of at least seven days is needed when requesting an interpreter.O R D E RIT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the Nebraska Public Service Commissionthat this rulemaking amending Title 291, Chapter 14, RecreationalVehicles Rules and Regulations, to adopt the 2021 editions of applicablecode books.IT IS FURTHER ORERED that interested parties file comments on orbefore Thursday, February 11, 2021. Parties filing comments should file
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 2one (1) original and five (5) paper copies and one (1) electronic copyemailed to lisa.polivka@nebraska.gov and shana.knutson@nebraska.gov.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter be set for hearing on,Tuesday, February 23, 2023, 1:30 p.m., central time, in the CommissionHearing Room, 300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska and byvideoconference as indicated above.ENTERED AND MADE EFFECTIVE at Lincoln, Nebraska, this 5th day ofJanuary, 2021.NEBRASKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMMISSIONERS CONCURRING:ChairATTEST:Executive Director
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 3APPENDIX A001SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, AND STATE CODE:001.01 Scope and Application: The Scope and Applicability of theserules and regulations is described in Nebraska Revised Statute §714620.01.Exemptions for Recreational Vehicles manufactured in Nebraska fordistribution outside the state are described in 71-4606.Recreational vehicles temporarily displayed in Nebraska by Nebraskalicensed dealers adhering to the following requirements are exemptfrom all other sections of these rules and regulations. Recreationalvehicles sold in Nebraska are not eligible for this exemption:001.01A Dealer making application must be a licensed dealeras described in Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-4603.001.01B The recreational vehicle model will be currentlyapproved for sale in Nebraska (see Section 004).001.01C The recreational vehicle is allowed to be displayedin Nebraska for a maximum of thirty-six (36) hours.001.01D Dealer applicant will complete a form as prescribedby the Commission.001.02Definitions:The following definitions apply to thesestandards. The terms and definitions in Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-4603are hereby incorporated into this chapter.Such terms notspecifically identified in statute are defined below. Where thesedefinitions differ from those in the Standards adopted in subsection001.03, these will control.001.02AAlteration means the replacement, addition,modification or removal of any equipment or installationswhich may affect the construction, design, or plumbing,heating or electrical system or the functioning thereof inrecreational vehicles subject to the State code;001.02B Authorized Representative means any person, firmor corporation, or employee thereof, designated by theDepartment to perform inspection services;
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 4001.02C Department means the Nebraska Public ServiceCommission, Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department;001.02D Initial Package means the materials required forsubmission to the Department by a manufacturer who plans tosell recreational vehicles in Nebraska and is applying forseals to put on them, based on a showing that its use ofproposed plans and specifications will produce recreationalvehicles which meet or exceed the applicable standards.Each initial package will consist of:001.02D1Two paper copies or electronically topsc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov of the quality controlmanual (refer to subsection 004.02);001.02D2Two paper copies or electronically ations for each recreational vehicle model(refer to subsections 004.03 through 004.08);001.02D3A completed paper application form orelectronically to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov asprescribed by the Commission.001.02D4A completed paper seal request form orelectronically to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov asprescribed by the Commission.001.02D5A check or money order or electronicpayment for applicable fees. The initial package,as well as subsequent models and revisions, aresubject to the yearly renewal process and fees.001.02E New Model means a specific floor plan thatincludes specific plumbing, electric, mechanicalequipment, and components installed and located inaccordance with the plans submitted for approval.Rearrangement of furniture, built in or otherwise, that hasno impact on systems does not constitute a new model.001.02F Quality Control Manual means the manual preparedby the manufacturer that lists the production process,guide-lines and actions necessary to assure individualvehicle compliance with the standards adopted by the Stateof Nebraska (refer to subsection 004.02);
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 5001.02G Typical Drawing means a specific drawing that iscommon to more than one model.001.02HYearly Renewal, provided the standard remainsunchanged, means the annual extension of the initial packageand subsequent models previously approved by the Departmentbeyond the initial twelve (12) month period.001.03 Standards: Standards for all recreational vehicle types,except park trailers, dealing with body and frame design, andconstruction, and with the installation of plumbing, heating, andelectrical systems in recreational vehicles approved and adoptedby the National Fire Protection Association and known as the NFPA1192 STANDARD ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 20182021 EDITION, are herebyadopted and incorporated by reference. (It is available fromN.F.P.A., 1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101,Phone 1-800-344-3555).Standards for park trailers dealing with body and frame design,and construction, and with the installation of plumbing, heating,electrical systems and structural elements in park model type ofrecreational vehicles approved and adopted by the Recreational ParkTrailer Industry Association and by the American National StandardsInstitute and known as ANSI A 119.5 RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS,20152020 Edition, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.(It is available from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association(RVIA), 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone 703-6206003).The Standards are also available for viewing (during normalbusiness hours excluding weekends and holidays) at the office ofthe Nebraska Public Service Commission, Housing and RecreationalVehicle Department, 300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, NE68508.002SEALS:002.01 Application for Seals: Any person desiring to acquire aseal must meet the requirements of this section and must apply forseals on the form prescribed by the Commission. The applicationmust be accompanied by the seal fee set forth in that form, thenumber of seals requested and a check or money order, payable tothe Nebraska Public Service Commission. A completed form and paymentmay also be submitted electronically.
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 6002.02Acquisition of Seal:Any person, except one altering arecreational vehicle (refer to Section 003), must show complianceto the standard and acquire a seal by one of the following methods:002.02AA dealer lot inspection which includes:002.02A1 Requesting the dealer lot inspection on aform prescribed by the Commission and;002.02A2 Meeting the recreational vehiclestandards as shown by the dealer lot inspection.002.02BSubmission of an Initial Packagesubsection 001.02K) for review and approval.(referto002.03Acquisition of Seals Regarding Alteration:Any personaltering a recreational vehicle bearing or required to bear a sealqualifies for acquisition of a seal by following the requirementsset forth in subsection 003.01A.002.04 Denial and Revocation of Seals: Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-4609(2)identifies the circumstances under which the department will refuseto issue a seal.The Department must revoke seals from any manufacturer, and notissue seals to any manufacturer, that refuses a factory inspection.Seals will not be reissued to the manufacturer or to manufacturer’sunits on a dealer’s lot pursuant to subsection 002.02A, until afactory inspection is subsequently performed and the inspectiondetermines adequate compliance to these rules and regulations.Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-4609(3) identifies the circumstances under whichthe Department will suspend or revoke seals.No dealer or distributor will sell a recreational vehicle inNebraska if it contains a defect, a serious defect, an imminentsafety hazard or does not display the state seal.002.05Lost or Damaged Seals:002.05A When a seal becomes lost or damaged, the Departmentmust be notified immediately in writing by the holder. Theholder must specify the manufacturer, the serial number, andwhen possible, the seal number.
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 7002.05B All damaged seals must be promptly returned for areplacement from the Department.Lost seals will bereplaced by the Department with a new seal upon payment ofthe seal fee as adopted by the Commission.002.06Placement of Seals:002.06A Each seal must be assigned and affixed to a specificrecreational vehicle and a record of each seal assigned mustbe submitted as set forth in subsection 002.07.002.06B The seal must be securely affixed near the primaryentrance of the recreational vehicle, not less than six (6)inches above the floor line, before it leaves themanufacturing plant.002.07 Records: The manufacturer must submit to the Department,by the 10th of each month, a listing of the seals used on a formprescribed by the Commission.002.08Vehicle Identification:002.08A Each recreational vehicle sold, displayed in thestate, offered for sale, or leased in this state must beara legible identifying serial number.Each recreationalvehicle must also bear identification which includes thedate of manufacture.002.08BThe Following information must be displayed as described:002.08(B)(1) Serial Numbers:002.08(B)(1)(i) For travel trailers and othertowable units, serial numbers will be permanentlystamped in a visible location on the front framecross member or coupler002.08(B)(1)(ii) For truck campers and motorhomes, serial numbers must be permanently stampedon a metal plate permanently attached to theexterior surface of the unit, near the door. Theserial number must be visible at all times.
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page rs by the department.Manufacturers mustcomplete data plates and affix them to the inside of acabinet door. Manufacturers may develop and use theirown data plates so long as they contain, at a minimum,the following required nufacturer’saddress, State Seal Number, Unit Serial Number, ModelNumber, Manufacturer and Model Identification for frigerator, microwave, range, generator and water heater),and the following language “Recreational Vehicles bearing aState of Nebraska label are manufactured under a program formation with Recreational Vehicle Standard, NFPA 1192– [list current edition].See owner’s manual for allservice connection and operating instructions.” “NEBRASKAPUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLEDEPARTMENT, 300 THE ATRIUM, 1200 “N” STREET, P.O. BOX 94927,LINCOLN, NE, 68509, 402-471-0518”.003ALTERATIONS TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES:003.01Alteration Application:003.01A Any dealer or manufacturer proposing alteration toa recreational vehicle bearing a seal will apply to theDepartment prior to making the alteration. The Department'sreview and response to the applicant will identify anydeviations from the Standard.Upon approval of theapplication, the Department will schedule an inspection ofthe completed alteration(s). If the recreational vehiclemeets the Standard after the proposed alteration, theDepartment will allow the applicant to retain the seal,otherwise the applicant will surrender the seal and therecreational vehicle will be removed from the state. Suchapplication will be in writing to the Department and consistof, at a minimum:003.01A1 Name of dealer or manufacturer proposingthe alteration,003.01A2Description of proposed alteration,
SECRETARY’S RECORD, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONRule and Regulation No. 205Page 9003.01A3 Identification of Standard section beingaffected by the alteration,003.01A4Identification of the recreationalvehicle to include the name of the manufacturer,manufacturer’s address, manufacturer’s assignedserial number, and the seal number affixed to theunit, and003.01A5003.01BAnticipated date of proposed alteration.The following does not constitute an alteration:003.01B1Repairs with approved component parts.003.01B2Conversion of listed fuel-burningappliances in accordance with the terms of theirlisting; or conversion to electric where provisionsfor such conversion have been made bythe appliance manufacturer and said appliance islisted by a recognized testing agency.004003.01B3Adjustment and maintenance of equipment.003.01B4Replacement of equipment in kind.INITIAL AND SUBSEQUENT PACKAGE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL:004.01Applicability:Any perso
Jan 05, 2021 · Please direct any questions concerning this order to Shana Knutson, General Counsel, at 402-471-3101. . A C NELSEN CAMPER WORLD 11818 “L” STREET OMAHA NE 68137 BILL GOEDEKEN TRAILERS 4460 A ROAD COLUMBUS
