3 AAC 46.410 - Reliability standard fllings

(a) Each reliability standard filing must include

(1) a copy of the electric reliability organization board resolution authorizing the proposed reliability standard;

(2) a summary of the proposed reliability standard, including an explanation of how it impacts the interconnected bulk-electric system, and what the proposed reliability standard intends to accomplish;

(3) if a proposed reliability standard or modification is based on a standard adopted by a recognized standard-setting entity,

(A) a copy of the authoritative standard on which the proposed reliability standard is based; and

(B) a summary explaining how and why the proposed reliability standard differs from the standard on which it is based;

(4) a narrative indicating if the electric reliability organization is aware if the proposed reliability standard or modification conflicts with a commission rule or directive, or any federal standard, rule, or function;

(5) a proposed order that includes the following items;

(A) how the proposed reliability standard meets the requirements of AS 42.05.765(a); and

(B) how the proposed reliability standard is just, reasonable, not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest;

(6) a statement setting out the users, owners, or operators to which the proposed reliability standard would apply based on their impact on the reliability of the interconnected electric energy transmission network;

(7) the proposed implementation plan, if approved, including a proposed effective date;

(8) a penalty matrix that describes

(A) the violation type and severity level;

(B) a range of penalties that may associated with a violation of the standard; and

(C) if applicable, how a violation could threaten grid stability;

(9) a statement on how the electric reliability organization will monitor, ensure compliance with, and enforce the proposed reliability standard; and

(10) procedures by which a registered entity found in violation of the proposed reliability standard must take action to come back into compliance, as needed.

(b) The commission may, upon petition or on its own motion, open a docket of investigation for the purpose of reviewing approved reliability standards for conflicts with a function, rule, tariff, rate schedule, or agreement that the commission has also accepted, approved, adopted, or ordered.

(c) If a conflict is identified, the commission will issue an order giving notice to the electric reliability organization of the nature of the conflict. The electric reliability organization must resolve the conflict not later than 180 days after the commission's order.

(d) The resubmitted reliability standard must be filed as a compliance filing in the docket of investigation.

(e) Not later than 45 days after receipt of the resubmitted reliability standard, the commission will issue a final order approving the resubmitted reliability standard or return it for further revision. If the reliability standard requires further revision, the commission may close the docket. In that circumstance, a revised reliability standard must be submitted under a new tariff letter.

(f) The commission may extend the timelines in (c) and (e) of this section on its own motion or for good cause shown.

Notes

3 AAC 46.410

Eff. 3/11/2022, Register 241, April 2022

Authority:AS 42.05.141

AS 42.05.151

AS 42.05.762

AS 42.05.765

AS 42.05.770