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REGULATION - REGULATORY FILINGS (Details) $ in Millions | Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($)
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Regulated Operations [Abstract] |
Increase in base tariff rates | $ 45
Return on equity | 9.75%
Public utilities, approved equity capital structure, percentage | 52.50%
Composite rate of depreciation | 2.40%
Recovery of expenditures, approved rolling period | 5 years

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