Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-42.1
The following words and terms, when used in these rules, shall have the meanings set forth in Iowa Code section 476.27: "board," "crossing," "direct expenses," "facility," "public utility," "railroad" or "railroad corporation," "railroad right-of-way," and "special circumstances."
In addition, as used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Complainant" means a person who complains to the board by written complaint regarding any of the issues identified in Iowa Code section 476.27(2) or these rules.
"Petitioner " means a person who files a written petition with the board seeking a determination of special circumstances pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.27(4).
"Respondent" means a person against whom a complaint or petition is filed.
"Small utility" means a public utility and all affiliates of the public utility that collectively serve fewer than 20,000 customers. For purposes of this definition, a customer means the party responsible for payment of the utility services. When the specification exhibit is filed with the railroad, the small utility will certify on the specification exhibit that it meets the definition of a small utility as contained in this rule. The specification exhibit will also state that at such time that the small utility no longer meets the small utility definition, that it will have an affirmative duty to so notify the railroad.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-42.1