Louisiana Public Service Commission ("LPSC" or "Commission") General Order No. 2 dated July 1, 1921
require all companies providing utility and telecommunications services within the state of Louisiana and
under the jurisdiction of the LPSC to file an annual report of its financial and operating conditions.
The filing deadline for the annual reports is 120 days from the end of the calendar year, or the applicable
fiscal year. Effective June 19, 2012, the late fee penalty for failure to file an annual report by the
filing deadline is $500. Repeated offenses or failure to pay late fee penalties may result in fines and/or
penalties including the revocation of a company's authority to operate. Pursuant to
General Order dated November 22, 2011, (Docket No. R-31953),
"All Annual Reports filed with the Commission by regulated companies
shall form the basis for the assessment of I & S Fees as provided for in La. R.S. 45:1179 and shall be sworn
to before a notary public by the owner or officer/officers having personal knowledge of the facts set forth
therein."
All companies are expected to print the appropriate forms, complete the forms, and return the
forms to the Commission on or before the filing deadline. All financial information provided should be
Louisiana specific. Utilities may utilize a filing format other that those provided if approved by the
Commission. . Utility or Carrier Annual Report filings should be addressed to:
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Attn: Utilities Division - Annual Report
PO Box 91154
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9154
Companies are advised to retain a complete copy of each annual report submittal for
their records. Further, companies are encouraged to submit annual report filings via
traceable delivery, such as certified or delivery confirmed mail. If a stamped “received”
copy is requested, please include a copy and a self-addressed return envelope.
In addition, any future changes to the fiscal year
end should also be provided to the Commission in writing.
Written requests for an extension of the filing deadline should
be received by the Commission two weeks prior to the filing
deadline. Questions may be directed to Brian McManus in the Economics
Division at (225) 342-2720.
All Jurisdictional Utilities and Telecommunications Service Providers with underground facilities
Affidavit of Compliance
Louisiana Underground Facility/Utility Damage Prevention Law
Natural Gas Companies
Revenues Greater than $25,000:
FERC Form 2A
Revenues Less than $25,000: Small Gas Company Report
