Section 184.02. Definitions.

  In this chapter:

(1)  "Acquire" means the acquisition of plant in place and ready for operation, but does not include the purchase of materials or equipment for later installation.

(2)  "Certificate" means a certificate issued by the commission under ss. 196.49 or 196.50 , Stats.

(3)  "Commission" means the public service commission.

(4)  "Department" means the department of natural resources.

(5)  "Municipality" means a city, village or town.

(6)  "Plant" means all equipment, property, or facilities included in the utility plant accounts under the uniform system of accounts prescribed by the commission.

(7)  "Project cost" means the total estimated costs of a proposed project including land acquisition, construction, pilot testing, test wells, inspection, and fees for professional services.

(8)  "Service area" means the geographic area within which a utility has an obligation to provide service.

(9)  "Utility" means a water public utility, as defined in s. 196.01 (5) (a) , Stats., a combined water and sewer public utility under s. 66.0819 , Stats., or any person, except a governmental unit, who furnishes service to or for the public by means of a sewerage system, as defined in s. 281.01 (14) , Stats.

History: CR 11-039 : cr. Register July 2012 No. 679 , eff. 8-1-12.