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860-023-0101 Electric Interruption Records (1) Except as provided in sections (3) and (4) of this rule, an electric company must keep an accurate record of each interruption of service that affects one or more customers. Each record must contain at least the following information: (a) The operating area where the interruption occurred; (b) The name of the substation involved; (c) The name of the distribution circuit or distribution sub-circuit involved; (d) The date and time the interruption occurred (if the exact time is unknown, the beginning of an interruption is recorded as the earlier of an automatic alarm or the reported initiation time); (e) The date and time service was restored; (f) The number of customers affected by the interruption; (g) The cause of the interruption; (h) The protective device that made the interruption; and (i) The element involved (e.g., transmission, distribution substation, overhead primary main, underground primary main, transformer, etc.). (2) For an interruption after which customers are not simultaneously restored, an electric company must keep records that document the step-restoration operations. (3) For major events after which an electric company cannot obtain accurate data, the electric company must make reasonable estimates. (4) For momentary interruptions and momentary interruption events, the company must collect as much information as is reasonable, given the equipment and systems available to identify and record such events. (5) An electric company must retain for at least seven full calendar years the records associated with sections (1) through (2) of this rule. (6) This rule is effective beginning January 1, 2012. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756 & 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.020 History: PUC 10-2011, f. 10-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
860-023-0111 Electric Reliability Calculations (1) Using records collected per OAR 860-023-0101, each electric company must perform annual reliability index calculations required by this rule in compliance with IEEE 1366. Each electric company must report the results of the calculations in the company’s annual report as set forth in 860-023-0151 and in the company’s major event filings as set forth in 860-023-0161. (2) After December 31 of each year an electric company must calculate the SAIDI, SAIFI, and MAIFIE indices for the previous reporting period. These indices are to be calculated both with all interruptions included and separately with major event interruptions excluded: (a) On a system-wide basis; (b) For each reliability reporting area; and (c) For each circuit. (3) If an electric company estimates or uses factors in calculating actual CAIDI, SAIDI, SAIFI, or MAIFIE indices in sections (1) or (2) of this rule, the company must summarize the estimation methodologies in the company’s annual report, as set forth in OAR 860-023-0151. (4) This rule is effective beginning January 1, 2012. [Publications: Publications referenced in this rule are available for review at the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756 & 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.020 History: PUC 10-2011, f. 10-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
860-023-0131 Customer Inquiries about Electric Reliability (1) A customer may request a report from an electric company about the service reliability provided to the customer's own meter. Within 20 business days, the electric company must supply the report to the customer at no cost. However, if a customer requests an additional reliability report for the same meter within one year of the date of the first request, the electric company may charge the customer the actual cost for the report. (2) The report must include: (a) The name of the customer; (b) The date of the request; (c) The address where the meter is installed; (d) The meter number involved; (e) The circuit involved; and (f) A chronological listing, covering at least the 36 months preceding the date of the request, of all interruption data as required by OAR 860-023-0101 affecting the customer's meter. (3) This rule is effective beginning January 1, 2012. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756 & 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.020 History: PUC 10-2011, f. 10-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
860-023-0151 Annual Report on Electric Reliability (1) On or before May 1 of each year, an electric company must file with the Commission a report that includes the information set forth in section (2) of this rule for the reporting period. The electric company must file the report in electronic form. The electric company must make electronic copies of the report available to the public upon request. For paper copies requested by the public, the electric company may charge a reasonable cost for production of the copy. (2) The annual Electric Service Reliability Report must contain: (a) The results of the calculated SAIDI, SAIFI, and MAIFIE indices required by OAR 860-023-0111. The electric company must also report this information on a system-wide basis compared with the previous four years’ performance, and on a reliability reporting area basis compared with the previous four years’ performance. (b) A summary of system-wide and reliability reporting area sustained interruption causes compared to the previous four-year performance. Cause categories to be evaluated include: (A) Loss of Supply — Transmission; (B) Loss of Supply — Substation; (C) Distribution — Equipment; (D) Distribution — Lightning; (E) Distribution — Planned; (F) Distribution — Public; (G) Distribution — Vegetation; (H) Distribution — Weather (other than lightning); (I) Distribution — Wildlife; (J) Distribution — Unknown; and (K) Distribution — Other. (c) A listing of the Major Events experienced during the reporting period, including reliability reporting area involved; operating areas involved; dates involved; TMED applied; interruption causes; and SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIDI impacts to customers for the Event on both a reliability reporting area basis and a system-wide basis. (d) A listing of the TMED values that will be used for each reliability reporting area for the forthcoming annual reporting period compared with the previous four years of TMED values. (e) A summary of the characteristics of the systems covered under OAR 860-023-0091(4) and estimation methodologies covered by OAR 860-023-0101(3) and 860-023-0111(3) for the collection of interruption data, calculation of reliability information, and facilitation of interruption restoration and mitigation. (f) A summary addressing the changes that the electric company has made or will make in the collection of data and the calculation, estimation, and reporting of reliability information. The electric company must explain why the changes occurred and explain how the change affects the comparison of newer and older information. (g) A map showing the reliability reporting areas and operating- areas. (h) A listing of circuits by reliability reporting area and substation, indicating circuit voltage and number of customers connected. (3) This rule is effective beginning January 1, 2012. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756 & 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.020 History: PUC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-15 PUC 10-2011, f. 10-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
860-023-0161 Major Event Filing by Electric Companies For any major event for which the CAIDI for the reliability reporting area exceeds five hours, the electric company must submit a report to the Commission within 30 business days after the conclusion of the event that includes: (1) A description of the major event, the interruption causes, and factors that impacted restoration of service; (2) The reliability reporting area and geographic area impacted; (3) The total number of customers affected and the number of customers without service at periodic intervals; and (4) The calculated SAIDI, SAIFI and CAIDI impacts (i.e., “Event SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIDI”) associated with the Major Event to customers on a reliability reporting area and a system-wide basis. (5) This rule is effective beginning January 1, 2012. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756 & 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.020 History: PUC 10-2011, f. 10-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
860-024-0000 Applicability of Division 24 (1) Unless otherwise noted, the rules in this division apply to every Operator, as defined in OAR 860-024-0001. (2) Upon request or its own motion, the Commission may waive any of the division 24 rules for good cause shown. A request for waiver must be made in writing, unless otherwise allowed by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.035, 757.039, 757.649, 759.030, 759.040 & 759.045 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 6-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-11 PUC 23-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-01 PUC 14-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-00 PUC 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-99 PUC 14-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-97 PUC 6-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-93 (Order No. 93-185)
860-024-0005 Maps and Records (1) Each utility shall keep on file current maps and records of the entire plant showing size, location, character, and date of installation of major plant items. (2) Upon request, each utility shall file with the Commission an adequate description or maps to define the territory served. Maps must include all recently identified High Fire Risk Zones. All maps and records which the Commission may require the utility to file shall be in a form satisfactory to the Commission Staff. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756 & ORS 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040 & ORS 757.020 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)
860-024-0007 Location of Underground Facilities An Operator and its customers shall comply with requirements of OAR chapter 952 regarding the prevention of damage to underground facilities. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 757 & ORS 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.542 - 757.562, ORS 757.649 & ORS 759.045 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 23-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-01 PUC 12-1999, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-99 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 5-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-8-88 (Order No. 88-244)
860-024-0010 Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Electrical Supply and Communication Lines Every Operator shall construct, operate, and maintain electrical supply and communication lines in compliance with the standards prescribed by the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Safety Code approved April 25, 2022, by the American National Standards Institute. [Publications: Publications referenced are available for review from the Commission.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 757 & ORS 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.035 History: PUC 6-2023, amend filed 06/05/2023, effective 06/05/2023 PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 3-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-17 PUC 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-12 PUC 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-08 PUC 6-2007, f. & cert .ef. 5-14-07 PUC 9-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-02 PUC 7-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-97 PUC 13-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-31-94 (Order No. 94-1243) PUC 11-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-93 (Order No. 93-809 PUC 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-90 (Order No. 90-833) PUC 11-1987, f. & ef. 10-8-87 (Order No. 87-861) PUC 12-1984, f. & ef. 6-5-84 (Order No. 84-424) PUC 3-1981, f. & ef. 6-4-81 (Order No. 81-361) PUC 1-1978, f. 1-13-78, ef. 2-13-78 (Order No. 78-076) PUC 173, f. & ef. 1-14-76 (Order No. 76-037) PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)
860-024-0012 Prioritization of Repairs by Operators of Electric Supply Facilities and Operators of Communication Facilities (1) A violation of the Commission Safety Rules that poses an imminent danger to life or property must be repaired, disconnected, or isolated by the Operator immediately after discovery. (2) Except as otherwise provided by this rule, the Operator must correct violations of Commission Safety Rules no later than two years after discovery. (3) An Operator may elect to defer correction of violations of the Commission Safety Rules that pose little or no foreseeable risk of danger to life or property to correction during the next major work activity. (a) In no event shall a deferral under this section extend for more than ten years after discovery. (b) The Operator must develop a plan detailing how it will remedy each such violation. (c) If more than one Operator is affected by the deferral, all affected operators must agree to the plan. If any affected operators do not agree to the plan, the correction of violation(s) may not be deferred. (4) After December 31, 2027, the only allowable conditions for deferrals as set forth in section (3) are as follows: repairs that accommodate schedules for permitting issues, repairs impacted by planned public works projects, and/or repairs that cannot be performed within the two-year correction timeframe due to circumstances outside the Operator’s reasonable control. Plans for correction for deferrals due to these conditions must be submitted to Commission Staff for review and tracking. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 757 & ORS 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.035 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 6-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-11 PUC 9-2006, f. & cert. ef. 9-28-06
860-024-0015 Ground Return Every Operator with either alternating or direct current power lines or equipment within Oregon may use a connection to ground only for protection purposes. A ground connection shall not be used for the purpose of providing a return conductor for power purposes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 757 & ORS 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.035, ORS 757.649 & ORS 759.045 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 23-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-01 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)
860-024-0017 Vegetation Pruning Standards An Operator that is an electric utility as defined in ORS 758.505 must perform tree and vegetation work associated with line clearance in compliance with the American National Standard for Tree Care Operations, ANSI A300 (Part 1) 2008 Pruning, approved 2017, by the American National Standards Institute. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the Agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS Ch. 756, ORS 757 & ORS 758 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.035 & ORS 758.280-758.286 History: PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 9-2014, f. & cert. ef. 12-16-14 PUC 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-02
860-024-0020 Gas Pipeline Safety Every gas Operator must construct, operate, and maintain natural gas and other gas facilities in compliance with the standards prescribed by: (1) 49 CFR, Part 191, and amendments through No. 31 — Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Annual Reports and Incident Reports in effect on May 17, 2022. (2) 49 CFR, Part 192, and amendments through No. 134 — Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Minimum Safety Standards in effect on August 1, 2023. (3) 49 CFR, Part 199, and amendments — Control of Drug and Alcohol Use in Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations in effect on April 23, 2019. (4) 49 CFR, Part 40, and amendments — Procedure for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs in effect on April 23, 2019. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756 & ORS 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.039 History: PUC 1-2024, amend filed 01/09/2024, effective 01/09/2024 PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 8-2021, amend filed 10/27/2021, effective 10/27/2021 PUC 4-2019, amend filed 05/10/2019, effective 05/10/2019 PUC 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 PUC 4-2013, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-13 PUC 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11 PUC 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-09 PUC 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-07 PUC 3-2005, f. & cert. ef. 6-3-05 PUC 22-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-28-03 PUC 19-1998, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-98 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 14-1994, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-94 (Order No. 94-1533) PUC 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 5-13-92 (Order No. 92-618 & 92-677) PUC 16-1989, f. & cert. ef. 11-22-89 (Order No. 89-1529) PUC 11-1987, f. & ef. 10-8-87 (Order No. 87-861) PUC 4-1986, f. & ef. 5-5-86 (Order No. 86-456) PUC 18-1984, f. & ef. 9-4-84 (Order No. 84-685) PUC 12-1984, f. & ef. 6-5-84 (Order No. 84-424) PUC 3-1981, f. & ef. 6-4-81 (Order No. 81-361) PUC 6-1980, f. & ef. 10-22-80 (Order No. 80-777) PUC 2-1978, f. & ef. 3-16-78 (Order No. 78-158) PUC 180, f. 4-8-77, ef. 5-1-77 (Order No. 77-232) PUC 172, f. & ef. 1-14-76 (Order No. 76-036) PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)
860-024-0021 Liquefied Natural Gas Safety Every gas Operator must construct, operate, and maintain liquefied natural gas facilities in compliance with the standards prescribed by: (1) 49 CFR, Part 191, and amendments through No. 31 — Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Annual Reports and Incident Reports in effect on May 17, 2022. (2) 49 CFR, Part 193, and amendments through No. 25 — Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; Minimum Safety Standards in effect on March 6, 2015. (3) 49 CFR, Part 199, and amendments — Control of Drug and Alcohol Use in Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations in effect on April 23, 2019. (4) 49 CFR, Part 40, and amendments – Procedure for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs in effect on April 23, 2019. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756 & ORS 757 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.039 History: PUC 1-2024, amend filed 01/09/2024, effective 01/09/2024 PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 09/22/2022 PUC 8-2021, amend filed 10/27/2021, effective 10/27/2021 PUC 4-2019, amend filed 05/10/2019, effective 05/10/2019 PUC 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 PUC 4-2013, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-13 PUC 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11 PUC 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-09 PUC 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-07 PUC 3-2005, f. & cert. ef. 6-3-05 PUC 22-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-28-03 PUC 19-1998, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-98 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 14-1994, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-94 (Order No. 94-1533) PUC 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 5-13-92 (Order No. 92-618 & 92-677) PUC 16-1989, f. & cert. ef. 11-22-89 (Order No. 89-1529) PUC 11-1987, f. & ef. 10-8-87 (Order No. 87-861) PUC 4-1986, f. & ef. 5-5-86 (Order No. 86-456) PUC 12-1984, f. & ef. 6-5-84 (Order No. 84-424) PUC 3-1981, f. & ef. 6-4-81 (Order No. 81-361)
860-024-0025 Steam Heat — Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Steam and Hot Water Transmission and Distribution Systems A steam heat public utility shall construct, operate, and maintain steam and hot water transmission and distribution systems in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code for Pressure Piping, Section B31.1, 1989 Edition, an American National Standard. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 756 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040 History: PUC 23-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-01 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 10-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-91 (Order No. 91-1603) PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)
860-025-0000 Applicability of Division 25 (1) The rules contained in this Division apply to electric utilities, gas utilities, and large telecommunications utilities, as defined in OAR 860-025-0001. (2) Upon request or its own motion, the Commission may waive any of the division 25 rules for good cause shown. A request for waiver must be made in writing, unless otherwise allowed by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040, 759.036, 759.040 & 759.500 - 595 History: PUC 6-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-11 PUC 13-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-02 PUC 14-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-00 PUC 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-99 PUC 14-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-97 PUC 6-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-93 (Order No. 93-185)
860-025-0001 Definitions for Territory Allocated to Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities, and Large Telecommunications Utilities For purposes of this Division, except when a different scope is explicitly stated: (1) “Electric utility” means an electric utility as defined in ORS 757.600(13). (2) “Gas utility” means a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005 that supplies natural gas. (3) “Large telecommunications utility” means any telecommunications utility as defined in ORS 759.005 that is not partially exempt from regulation under ORS 759.040. (4) “Utility service” means utility service as defined for electric and gas utilities in ORS 758.400(3) and telecommunications utility service as defined in ORS 759.500(3). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.005, 758.400, 759.005 & 759.500 History: PUC 7-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-05 PUC 13-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-02 PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98 PUC 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-96 (Order No. 96-102)
860-025-0005 Applicability and Formal Requirements All applications or petitions filed under the rules contained in this division must also comply with all other applicable Commission rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 756 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040 History: PUC 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-93 (Order No. 92-1793 & 93-035) PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307)