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Submit a New Docket

Tier 2 users can ask the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) to open a new docket from the Public Portal. The form collects the docket details, the parties, the notice recipients and the documents on one page. The PRC reviews the request before the docket becomes active.

Who can do this

Only Tier 2 users can submit new docket requests. Tier 2 users sign in the same way as Tier 1 users (see New User Registration), but Tier 2 access must first be approved by the PRC. See Request Tier 2 Access.

Before you begin

Have these ready. Completing the form usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.

  • The docket type, category and caption.
  • The company the filing is for. It must already be registered in the system (see Register a New Company).
  • Contact details for the party and the lead attorney.
  • Any additional parties and notice recipients.
  • All documents to upload, for example the application, maps and technical specifications.

Open the Form​

The Tier 2 dashboard looks like the Tier 1 dashboard, with tiles and a left-hand navigation menu.

Tier 2 dashboard with tiles, the left-hand menu and the Submit New button

  1. Click Submit New at the bottom right of the screen.

    Dashboard with the Submit New button at the bottom right

  2. In the pop-up of filing options, select Create a New Docket.

    Submit New pop-up with the new docket option highlighted

The Submit New Docket form opens. All fields marked with * are required.

Empty new docket form with the type, party type, caption and company fields

Docket Information​

  1. Choose the Type of Docket*: Company Compliance Filings, Pipeline, Telecommunications or Utility.

  2. Choose the Docket Category*. The list depends on the type you chose.

    Docket Information with Utility selected and the Docket Category dropdown shown

  3. Choose the Party Type*, for example Applicant / Petitioner or Utility Company. The list depends on the docket type and category.

  4. Enter the Docket Caption*, the title of the docket. A counter below the box shows how many characters remain.

  5. In Select Company*, type the company name and choose it from the list.

note

If the company does not exist in the system yet, you must create it before you continue with this filing. See Register a New Company.

Party Information​

Official Party Contact Information identifies who you are in this filing.

  1. To fill in your own details, select Use My Profile Information. Otherwise, enter First Name*, Last Name*, Email* and Phone Number*.

  2. Enter the address. Type in the Address search box to fill it in, or enter Address Line 1*, Address Line 2 (optional), City*, State* and Postal / Zip Code* yourself.

    Party Information with the Contact Information fields

  3. Under Lead Attorney Information, enter the same fields for the lead attorney. If the filing does not need an attorney, select This filing does not require an attorney under NMPRC rules. I acknowledge that failing to provide a lead attorney at this time, if so required, may result in my filing being rejected. instead; the lead attorney fields are then hidden.

    Lead Attorney Information fields and the authorized filer question

  4. Answer Are you filing on behalf of another authorized filer?* (for example, you are a paralegal filing on behalf of an attorney).

    • Yes – enter the Other Authorized filer details: name, email, phone number and address.
    • No – your own details are shown under Filer Details and cannot be changed here.

    Authorized filer question with Yes and No options

Additional Parties​

Only include entities or persons who are currently defined as a party under NMAC Rule 1.2.2.7.

  1. Under Add more parties?*, select Yes to add parties, or No to skip this section.

  2. Choose the Party Type: Company / Organization or Individual.

  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the party's details, including the address where required, and click Save. Click Cancel to discard the entry.

  4. Click + Add Party to add another party.

    Additional Parties with Yes selected, the Party Type dropdown and the Add Party button

Notice Recipients​

List the individuals or companies that are required to receive notice of the filing.

tip

Adding a large service list? Select No, save the docket as a draft, and upload all recipients at once from the Service Notification tab of the draft. See Bulk-Upload Service Notification Contacts.

  1. Under Add recipients?*, select Yes to add recipients, or No to skip this section.

  2. Enter each recipient's details the same way as for additional parties.

  3. Click + Add Recipient to add more recipients.

    Notice Recipients section, the two certification checkboxes and the Save as draft? question with its tooltip

Certifications​

Select both required checkboxes:

  • Certify that everything required by statute and rule is included in this filing.*
  • I hereby affirm that all required filing fees associated with this docket submission have been paid. I acknowledge that incomplete payment may result in administrative delay or denial of processing.*

Save as Draft​

Answer Save as draft?*. Yes saves the docket as a draft; it is not visible to others until it is submitted. Use this, for example, to upload a large service list from the Service Notification tab first. Select No to submit the docket for review now.

Save as draft? question with Yes selected

Attachments​

Upload all documents relevant to the filing. File uploads are mandatory.

  1. Click Upload.

  2. In the Upload Document pop-up, enter the Document Title*.

  3. Choose the Document Type*.

  4. Choose the Access Type*. It defaults to Non-Confidential.

  5. Optionally enter a Description.

  6. Click Select file or drop the file into the box. The supported formats and the maximum file size (5000 MB) are listed below the box. Only PDF uploads receive a date and time stamp.

  7. Click Save to upload the document, or Cancel to close the pop-up without saving.

    Upload Document pop-up with Document Title, Document Type, Access Type, Description and Select File

Uploaded documents appear in the Attachments grid:

Columns
  • Document #
  • Document Title
  • Document Type
  • Document Description
  • File Size
  • Format
  • Confidential
  • Linked
  • Document Role
  • Uploaded On
  • Uploaded By
  • Actions

Attachments grid with one uploaded document and the Submit button

Save a Draft Docket​

If you selected Yes for Save as draft?, complete the required fields, upload any mandatory documents and click Save Draft Docket at the bottom of the form.

Next Steps? section with the Save Draft Docket button

You receive a confirmation number straight away, and the draft appears in Pending Docket Requests on your dashboard with the status Draft. Saving a draft does not submit the docket: you must open it from Pending Docket Requests to finish and submit it.

Open a Saved Draft​

  1. On your Dashboard, click the Pending Docket Requests tile or menu item.

    Dashboard with the Pending Docket Requests tile

  2. In the grid, find the draft and click its Confirmation # to open it and continue editing.

    Pending Docket Requests grid with a draft docket and its confirmation number

From the draft you can bulk-upload service notification contacts. See Bulk-Upload Service Notification Contacts.

Submit​

Submit for Filing and Service is available once all required information is entered, Save as draft? is set to No and all mandatory documents are uploaded.

  1. Check that all required fields are complete, the certification boxes are selected and your documents are attached.

  2. Click Submit for Filing and Service.

    Completed certifications, the uploaded document and the submit button

The docket request is sent to the PRC for review and approval:

  • The Submission Successful! message shows your Confirmation Number (for example, CSE-CNF-0000419-26). Save it for future reference. Click View Docket to open the request in Docket 360, or Go Back to leave the page.

    Submission Successful! message with the Confirmation Number and the Go Back and View Docket buttons

  • A confirmation email is sent to your registered email address.

  • The request appears in My Dockets with the status New. Its Docket # is assigned once PRC staff accept it.

After You Submit​

Review​

The initial review typically takes 2 to 5 business days. The request is routed to the appropriate PRC division, where staff review it for completeness, compliance and accuracy. Staff may ask you for more information or clarification.

StatusMeaning
New / Pending ReviewThe request was received and is waiting for review.
ActiveThe docket was approved and given an official docket number.
RejectedThe request was denied. You receive the reason.

You receive an email each time the status changes. If you do not see these emails, check your spam folder.

If the Docket Is Approved​

  • The status changes to Active and an official Docket Number is assigned.
  • The docket appears in All Active Dockets and becomes part of the public record.
  • You may receive requests for more information. Follow the docket through the regulatory process.
  • You can file more documents into the docket with File Into Existing Docket. All filings become part of the public record unless they are marked confidential. Watch the docket for responses from other parties.

If the Docket Is Rejected​

  • You receive an email with the rejection reason, and the status shows Rejected on your dashboard.
  • Review the reason, correct the issues and submit a new docket request.

Common rejection reasons:

  • Missing required information or documents.
  • Incorrect docket type or category.
  • Incomplete party or contact information.
  • Missing required certifications.
  • Information that does not meet regulatory requirements.

Track Your Docket​

  • My Dockets shows the status, confirmation number and details of your requests. Select My Dockets in the left-hand menu.
  • Click the Confirmation # to open Docket 360 with all of the docket's information.
  • Email notifications keep you updated automatically.
  • Once approved, the docket is also listed in All Active Dockets.

My Dockets grid with the Confirmation #, Docket #, type and category columns

For status or process questions, see Get Help. For rejection issues, review the rejection notice and see Troubleshooting.

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