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South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:35 - Tier 1 application denial - New application

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the small generator facility is not approved under a tier
				  1 review, the applicant may submit a new application, including the difference
				  in the application fee or deposit, for consideration under tier 2, tier 3, or
				  tier 4 procedures without losing its original queue position if the new
				  application is submitted within 15 business days of notice that the original
				  application was not approved. If requested, the public utility shall provide a
				  written explanation of why the application was not approved.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:36 - Tier 2 interconnection requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall use the tier 2 review procedures for
				  an application of a small generator facility that meets the following
				  requirements:
(1) The proposed
				facility does not qualify for tier 1 review and has an electric nameplate
				capacity of two megawatts or less;
(2) The proposed facility will interconnect
				to either a radial distribution circuit or a spot network distribution circuit
				limited to serving one premise; and
(3) The proposed facility will use
				interconnection equipment that is either lab tested equipment or field tested
				equipment.
The public utility may not impose additional requirements not
				  specifically authorized.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:39 - Failure to meet tier 2 criteria - Minor modifications

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the small generator facility fails to meet one or more of
				  the tier 2 screening criteria, but the public utility determines that the small
				  generator facility could be interconnected safely if minor modifications to the
				  EDS were made, the public utility shall offer the applicant a non-binding, good
				  faith estimate of the costs of the proposed minor modifications and proceed
				  with the minor modifications if authorized by the applicant.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:40 - Tier 2 application completion

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The tier 2 interconnection process is complete when:
(1) All tier 2 screening criteria are
				satisfied and any minor EDS modifications are implemented;
(2) The small generator facility installation
				is approved by an electric code inspector with jurisdiction over the
				interconnection;
(3) The witness
				test, if conducted by the public utility, is successful;
(4) The parties execute a certificate of
				completion; and
(5) An
				interconnecting agreement has been executed.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:41 - Tier 2 application denial

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the small generator facility's tier 2 application is not
				  approved, the applicant may submit a new application, including the difference
				  in the application fee or deposit, for consideration under tier 3 or tier 4
				  procedures without losing its original queue position. The new application must
				  be submitted within 15 business days of notice that the application was not
				  approved. If requested, the public utility shall provide a written explanation
				  of why the application was not approved.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:42 - Tier 3 interconnection

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall use the tier 3 interconnection
				  review procedures for an application that does not qualify for tier 1 or tier 2
				  review and meets the following requirements:
(1) The small generator facility has an
				electric nameplate capacity rating of 2 megawatts or less;
(2) The proposed point of interconnection is
				not to a transmission line; and
(3)
				The small generator facility does not export power beyond the point of
				interconnection and utilizes low forward power relays or other protection
				functions that prevent power flow onto the EDS.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:43 - Tier 3 interconnection screening criteria

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A tier 3 small generator facility meeting all tier 3
				  evaluation and screening criteria shall be further evaluated using tier 2
				  evaluation and screening criteria, except that the 15 percent tier 2 screen
				  does not apply to tier 3 small generator facilities.
Tier 3 interconnections do not require an interconnection
				  feasibility study. However, the public utility may choose to conduct such a
				  study at its own expense, and it must complete the interconnection feasibility
				  study within 25 calendar days.
For a small generator facility to interconnect to the load
				  side of an area network distribution circuit, the following criteria must be
				  met:
(1) The electric nameplate
				capacity of the small generator facility is 50 kilowatts or less;
(2) The proposed small generator facility
				utilizes a lab tested, inverter-based equipment package for
				interconnection;
(3) The small
				generator facility utilizes low forward power relays or other protection
				functions that prevent power flow onto the area network;
(4) The aggregated other generation on the
				area network, including FERC wholesale generators and FERC wholesale generators
				with a higher queue position, does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of an
				area network's maximum load or 50 kilowatts; and
(5) The interconnection uses only existing
				public utility facilities and the applicant's proposed facilities.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:44 - Tier 3 interconnection alternate evaluation and screening criteria

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
For a small generator facility to interconnect to a
				  distribution circuit that is not networked, the following criteria shall be met
				  for a tier 3 interconnection:
(1) The
				small generator facility has an electric nameplate capacity of 10 megawatts or
				less;
(2) The aggregated total of
				the electric nameplate capacity of all of the generators on the circuit,
				including existing FERC wholesale generators, FERC wholesale generators with a
				higher queue position, and the proposed small generator facility, is 10
				megawatts or less;
(3) The small
				generator facility does not export power beyond the point of interconnection
				and employs reverse power relays or other protection functions that prevent
				power flow onto the EDS;
(4) The
				small generator facility's proposed interconnection is to a radial distribution
				circuit;
(5) The small generator
				facility is not served by a shared transformer;
(6) The interconnection will use only
				existing public utility facilities and the applicant's proposed facilities;
				and
(7) If the public utility's
				distribution circuit utilizes high speed reclosing with less than 2 seconds of
				interruption, the proposed generator may not be a synchronous
				machine.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:46 - Failure to meet tier 3 criteria - Minor modifications

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the small generator facility fails to meet one or more of
				  the tier 3 screening criteria, but the public utility determines that the small
				  generator facility could likely be interconnected safely if minor modifications
				  to the EDS were made, the utility shall offer the applicant a non-binding, good
				  faith estimate of the costs of such proposed minor modifications and proceed
				  with the minor modifications if authorized by the applicant.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:47 - Tier 3 interconnection approval

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall approve the tier 3 application if
				  the public utility determines that the application:
(1) Passes the tier 3 screening criteria;
				or
(2) Fails one or more of the
				tier 3 screening criteria, or does not meet every approval requirement, but the
				public utility determines that the small generator facility can be
				interconnected safely and reliably after making modifications and the public
				utility has received authorization from the applicant to implement the minor
				modifications.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:48 - Tier 3 interconnection denial

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the small generator facility fails to pass the screening
				  criteria or is not approved under a tier 3 review, the public utility shall
				  provide, at the request of the applicant, a written justification for denying
				  the application.
If the small generator facility is not approved under a tier
				  3 review, the applicant may submit a new application, including the difference
				  in the application fee or deposit, for consideration under tier 4 review
				  procedures without losing its original queue position. The new application must
				  be submitted within 15 business days of notice that the application was not
				  approved. Any previous application fee or deposit shall be applied toward the
				  tier 4 application fee.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:49 - Tier 3 interconnection completion

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The tier 3 application process is complete when:
(1) All tier 3 screening criteria are
				satisfied and any minor modifications to the EDS that may have been identified
				are implemented;
(2) The small
				generator facility installation is approved by an electric code inspector with
				jurisdiction over the interconnection;
(3) There is a successful completion of the
				witness test, if required;
(4) The
				parties execute a certificate of completion; and
(5) An interconnection agreement has been
				executed.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:50 - Tier 4 interconnection

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall use the tier 4 interconnection
				  review procedures for an application that does not qualify for tier 1, tier 2,
				  or tier 3 review and for which the small generator facility has an electric
				  nameplate capacity that is ten megawatts or less. The public utility may not
				  impose additional requirements.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:51 - Tier 4 interconnection review procedures

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall submit the appropriate tier 4 application
				  and the application fees to the public utility at its designated address.
				  Application forms are on file with the commission.
Within 3 business days of receipt of the application, the
				  public utility shall provide written acknowledgement of receipt and the start
				  date of the review to determine if the application is complete. Within 10
				  business days of receipt of the application, the public utility shall inform
				  the applicant that the application is either complete or incomplete. If the
				  application is incomplete, the public utility shall indicate the missing
				  information. If a complete application is not returned to the public utility
				  within 30 days from the date the public utility sends notification to the
				  applicant that the application is incomplete, the application is considered
				  withdrawn.
If the public utility does not have a record of receipt of
				  the application, the applicant shall provide the public utility with an
				  additional copy of the application. If the applicant can demonstrate that the
				  original completed application was delivered to the public utility, the public
				  utility shall determine if the application is complete or incomplete within 5
				  business days.
Once the public utility finds the application is complete, it
				  shall assign the project a queue position unless a queue position was already
				  assigned under a previous lower-tier application that was not approved. The
				  queue position of each application is used to determine any potential adverse
				  system impacts of the proposed small generator facility based on the relevant
				  data contained in the application, the outcomes of the various studies, and the
				  applicant's desired interconnection location.
If in the process of evaluating the completed application,
				  the public utility determines supplemental or clarifying information is
				  required, the public utility shall request the information. The time required
				  for the receipt of the additional information may extend the time before the
				  scoping meeting can be convened but only to the extent of the time required for
				  the receipt of the additional information. The public utility may not alter the
				  applicant's queue position. Supplemental or clarifying information can be
				  provided in the scoping meeting.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:52 - Tier 4 interconnection scoping meeting

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall schedule a tier 4 scoping meeting to
				  notify the applicant about other higher-queued applications including FERC
				  interconnection applications on the same radial line or area network to which
				  the applicant is seeking to interconnect.
The meeting shall be held within 10 business days after the
				  public utility has notified the applicant that the application is considered
				  complete. The purpose of the meeting is to review the application, including
				  any existing studies relevant to the application, such as the results from the
				  tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 screening criteria and studies or, if available, the
				  applicant's analysis of the proposed interconnection using the same criteria as
				  the public utility applies to the application. Parties are expected to bring to
				  the scoping meeting such personnel, including system engineers and other
				  resources, as may be reasonably required to accomplish the purpose of the
				  meeting. The applicant shall maintain the assigned queue position regardless of
				  the outcome of the scoping meeting if the additions or changes to the
				  application can be rectified within 10 business days, or a period mutually
				  agreed upon by the parties, from the date of notification. The meeting or any
				  relevant time frames may be waived upon mutual agreement.
The scoping meeting should demonstrate or identify:
(1) The need for further studies and a
				mutually agreeable study timeline based on the public utility's resources and
				workload;
(2) Possible changes or
				modifications to the application to facilitate the interconnection or reduce
				costs; or
(3) No changes are
				necessary and the public utility may proceed with the application without
				further studies.
If the parties agree at the scoping meeting that a study must
				  be performed, the public utility shall provide the appropriate study agreement
				  to the applicant. The agreement shall specify the study scope, a good faith,
				  non-binding estimate of the cost to perform the study, and any study deposit.
				  The applicant shall return an executed copy of the study agreement along with
				  the required study deposit within 60 calendar days of receipt of the agreement,
				  or as mutually agreed by the parties. Failure to return a signed contract shall
				  be considered withdrawal of the application.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:53 - Tier 4 interconnection feasibility study

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Upon receipt of the appropriately executed agreement and
				  deposit, the public utility shall commence the tier 4 interconnection
				  feasibility study. The study shall be completed within the timeline agreed to
				  between the parties at the scoping meeting. The study shall evaluate the
				  effects of the proposed small generator facility on the existing public utility
				  and look for possible adverse system impacts. Feasibility study results may
				  include:
(1) Initial identification of
				any circuit breaker short circuit capability limits exceeded as a result of the
				interconnection;
(2) Initial
				identification of any thermal overload or voltage limit violations resulting
				from the interconnection;
(3)
				Initial review of grounding requirements and system protection; and
(4) Description and estimated cost of
				interconnection facilities and system upgrades required to interconnect the
				small generator facility to the public utility in a safe and reliable manner.
If the applicant asks that the interconnection feasibility
				  study evaluate multiple potential points of interconnection, the public utility
				  shall perform the additional evaluations at the applicant's expense.
At a minimum, the interconnection feasibility study report
				  shall:
(1) State the underlying
				assumptions of the study;
(2) Show
				the results of the analyses; and
(3) Identify any possible adverse system
				impacts or other potential impacts.
If the interconnection feasibility study identifies possible
				  adverse system impacts caused by the small generator facility, an
				  interconnection system impact study is required.
The public utility shall contact the applicant to schedule an
				  optional interconnection feasibility study results meeting to review the
				  feasibility study report and discuss the identified possible adverse system
				  impacts along with any other potential impacts. The parties may also mutually
				  agree to adjust the study timeline determined at the scoping meeting based upon
				  the interconnection feasibility study results.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:54 - Tier 4 interconnection system impact study agreement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Within 15 business days of the applicant's receipt of the
				  tier 4 feasibility study results, the public utility shall, if necessary,
				  provide the applicant with an interconnection system impact study agreement.
				  The agreement shall specify an outline of the study scope, a good faith,
				  non-binding estimate of the cost to perform the study, and any required study
				  deposit. The applicant shall return an executed copy of the interconnection
				  system impact study agreement along with the required study deposit within 60
				  calendar days of receipt of the agreement, or as mutually agreed to by the
				  parties, or the application shall be considered withdrawn. A copy of an
				  interconnection system impact study agreement is available from the
				  commission.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:55 - Tier 4 interconnection system impact study

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall commence the tier 4 interconnection
				  system impact study upon receipt of an executed interconnection system impact
				  study agreement and study deposit. The study shall be completed within the
				  timeline agreed to between the parties at the scoping meeting or
				  interconnection feasibility study results meeting. The study must evaluate the
				  adverse system impacts identified in the interconnection feasibility study, and
				  study other potential impacts including those identified in the feasibility
				  study results meeting or scoping meeting.
The study shall consider all generating facilities that, on
				  the date the interconnection system impact study is commenced, are directly
				  interconnected with the public utility's system, have a pending higher queue
				  position to interconnect to the system, or have a signed interconnection
				  agreement.
At a minimum, the study may include a short circuit analysis,
				  a stability analysis, a power flow analysis, voltage drop and flicker studies,
				  protection and set point coordination studies, and grounding reviews.
The interconnection system impact study report shall:
(1) State the underlying assumptions of the
				study;
(2) Show the results of the
				analyses;
(3) Identify any
				interconnection facilities and system upgrades required to allow the proposed
				interconnection to occur; and
(4)
				Include a good faith, non-binding estimate of the identified interconnection
				facilities and system upgrades and an estimated delivery schedule.
If the applicant sponsored a separate independent system
				  impact study, the public utility must also evaluate and address any alternative
				  findings from that study at the applicant's expense.
If interconnection facilities or system upgrades are found to
				  be necessary in the interconnection system impact study, an interconnection
				  facilities study is required.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:56 - Optional tier 4 interconnection system impact study results meeting

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall contact the applicant to schedule an
				  optional tier 4 interconnection system impact study results meeting to review
				  the interconnection system impact study report and discuss the identified
				  interconnection facilities and system upgrades. The parties may also mutually
				  agree to adjust the study timeline determined at the scoping meeting based upon
				  the interconnection system impact study results.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:57 - Tier 4 interconnection facilities study agreement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Within 15 business days from the applicant's receipt of the
				  tier 4 interconnection systems impact study results, the public utility shall
				  provide the applicant with an interconnection facilities study agreement, if
				  applicable. The facilities study agreement shall specify the study scope, a
				  good faith, non-binding estimate of the cost to perform the study, and any
				  required study deposit. The applicant shall return an executed copy of the
				  interconnection facilities study agreement along with the required study
				  deposit within 60 calendar days of receipt of the agreement or as mutually
				  agreed to by the parties, or the application shall be considered withdrawn. A
				  copy of the interconnection facilities study agreement is available from the
				  commission.
The public utility shall commence the interconnection
				  facilities study upon receipt of an executed interconnection facilities study
				  agreement and study deposit. The study shall be completed within the timeline
				  agreed to between the parties at the scoping meeting or interconnection system
				  impact study results meeting.
The interconnection facilities study shall evaluate the cost
				  of equipment, engineering, procurement, and construction work, including
				  overheads, needed to implement the interconnection of the proposed small
				  generator facility as identified in the scoping meeting and any completed
				  studies.
The interconnection facilities study shall specify:
(1) The electrical switching configuration of
				the equipment, including, without limitation, transformer, switchgear, meters,
				and other station equipment;
(2)
				The nature and estimated cost of the public utility's interconnection
				facilities;
(3) The nature and
				estimated cost of system upgrades; and
(4) A detailed estimate of the time required
				to procure materials and equipment and complete the construction and
				installation of the facilities.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:58 - Tier 4 independent design and cost estimate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The parties may agree to permit the applicant to separately
				  arrange for a third party to design and estimate the construction costs for the
				  required tier 4 interconnection facilities. In such a case, the public utility
				  shall review the design and cost estimates of the facilities under the
				  provisions of the interconnection facilities study agreement. If the parties
				  agree to separately arrange for design and construction estimates and comply
				  with any security and confidentiality requirements, the public utility shall
				  make all relevant information and required specifications available to the
				  applicant at no cost in order to permit the applicant to obtain an independent
				  design and cost estimate for the facilities to be built in accordance with such
				  specifications.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:59 - Tier 4 interconnection approval

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Upon completion of the tier 4 interconnection facilities
				  study and execution of an agreement between the parties detailing progress
				  billing, final billing, payment schedules, and deposit, the public utility
				  shall approve the application.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:60 - Tier 4 interconnection denial

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the tier 4 application is denied, the public utility shall
				  provide a written explanation explaining why the application was
				  denied.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:61 - Tier 4 interconnection completion

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The tier 4 interconnection is considered complete
				  when:
(1) All interconnection
				facilities and system upgrades are completed and operational;
(2) The small generator facility installation
				is inspected and approved by the electric code inspector with jurisdiction over
				the interconnection;
(3) There is a
				successful completion of the witness test, if conducted by a public
				utility;
(4) The parties execute a
				certificate of completion; and
(5)
				The parties execute an interconnection agreement.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:62 - Jurisdictional small generator facilities rated over ten megawatts

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Jurisdictional small generator facilities rated over ten
				  megawatts shall start with the tier 4 process and modify it as needed by mutual
				  agreement. In addition, the over ten megawatts technical requirements shall
				  start with the technical standards and modify the standards as needed by mutual
				  agreement.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:63 - Recordkeeping requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility shall keep records relating to all
				  applications and small generator facilities for a period of three years. The
				  public utility shall provide the records for commission inspection upon
				  request. The public utility shall annually provide to the commission a list of
				  each small generator facility that is interconnected to the public utility's
				  EDS during the calendar year and shall include the size of the facility, the
				  amount paid by the small generator to the public utility for interconnection,
				  the date of the application, and the date the interconnection was completed.
				  The report for the calendar year is due the following March
				  1.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:64 - Metering

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The interconnection customer is responsible for the cost of
				  the purchase, installation, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, and
				  replacement of any special metering and data acquisition equipment considered
				  necessary by the terms of the power purchase agreement. The public utility
				  shall install, maintain, and operate the metering equipment. Parties shall be
				  granted unrestricted access to the equipment as may be necessary for the
				  purposes of conducting routine business.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:65 - Monitoring

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A small generator facility of less than 25 kilowatts is not
				  required to provide for remote monitoring of its electric output. A small
				  generator facility of 25 kilowatts or more may be required by the public
				  utility to provide data monitoring points and remote monitoring of the
				  facility's electric output. If the facility is 25 kilowatts to 250 kilowatts
				  and remote monitoring is required by the public utility, the public utility may
				  require the interconnection customer to pay the data monitoring points costs
				  and the remote monitoring costs shall be paid by the public utility. If the
				  facility is over 250 kilowatts and remote monitoring is required by the public
				  utility, the public utility may require the interconnection customer to pay the
				  costs of the data monitoring points and remote monitoring.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:66 - Temporary disconnection due to emergency conditions

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility or interconnection customer may
				  temporarily disconnect the small generator facility from the utility's EDS at
				  any time and for as long as reasonably necessary in the event of an emergency.
				  If an emergency condition occurs, the public utility or the interconnection
				  customer may immediately suspend interconnection service and temporarily
				  disconnect the small generator facility. The public utility shall make a good
				  faith effort to notify the interconnection customer with a small generator
				  facility of 500 kilowatts or more as soon as possible when it becomes aware of
				  an emergency condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the small
				  generator facility operation. The interconnection customer shall make a good
				  faith effort to notify the public utility promptly when it becomes aware of an
				  emergency condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the public
				  utility's EDS. To the extent information is known, the notification shall
				  describe the emergency condition, the extent of the damage or deficiency, the
				  expected effect on the operation of both parties' facilities and operations,
				  its anticipated duration, and the necessary corrective
				  action.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:67 - Temporary disconnection due to routine maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility or interconnection customer may
				  temporarily disconnect the small generator facility from the utility's EDS at
				  any time and for as long as reasonably necessary in the event of an
				  interruption caused by routine maintenance or construction and repair. The
				  public utility or interconnection customer shall make good faith, reasonable
				  efforts to provide at least five business days notice prior to interruption
				  caused by routine maintenance or construction and repair to the small generator
				  facility or public utility's EDS and shall use reasonable efforts to coordinate
				  such interruption. If less than five days notice is given, the public utility
				  or interconnection customer shall explain in its notice the reason for the
				  shortened notice period.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:68 - Temporary disconnection due to a forced outage of the EDS

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility may temporarily disconnect the small
				  generator facility from the utility's EDS at any time and for as long as
				  reasonably necessary in the event of an interruption caused by a forced outage.
				  The public utility shall use reasonable efforts to provide the interconnection
				  customer with prior notice of forced outages to effect immediate repairs to the
				  EDS. If prior notice is not given, the public utility shall, upon request,
				  provide the interconnection customer written documentation after the fact
				  explaining the circumstances of the disconnection.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:69 - Temporary disconnection due to adverse operating conditions

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The public utility may temporarily disconnect the small
				  generator facility from its EDS at any time and for as long as reasonably
				  necessary in the event of an interruption caused by adverse operating
				  conditions.
If the public utility determines that operation of the small
				  generator facility will likely cause disruption or deterioration of service to
				  other customers served from the same electric system, or if operating the small
				  generator facility could cause damage to the public utility's EDS, the public
				  utility may disconnect the small generator facility under the procedures of
				  this section.
The public utility shall provide the interconnection customer
				  any supporting documentation used to reach the decision to disconnect upon
				  request.
The interconnection customer shall remedy the adverse
				  operating effect as soon as possible. The public utility may withhold
				  interconnection services until the adverse effects are
				  eliminated.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:70 - Temporary disconnection due to unauthorized equipment modifications

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the interconnection customer makes any change other than
				  minor equipment modifications without prior written authorization of the public
				  utility, the public utility has the right to temporarily disconnect the small
				  generator facility from the utility's EDS at any time and for as long as
				  reasonably necessary.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:71 - Termination

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The interconnection customer may terminate the
				  interconnection at any time by giving the public utility 20 business days'
				  written notice.
Upon termination of the interconnection, any small generator
				  facility interconnection equipment must be disconnected from the public
				  utility's EDS at the interconnection customer's expense. The termination of the
				  interconnection does not relieve either party of its liabilities and
				  obligations owed or continuing at the time of the
				  termination.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:72 - Default

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Failure of a party to meet the obligations of this chapter or
				  the interconnection agreement may constitute default. Upon a default, the
				  non-defaulting party shall give written notice of the default to the defaulting
				  party. The defaulting party has 60 calendar days from receipt of the default
				  notice to cure such default. If a default is not capable of being cured within
				  60 calendar days, the non-defaulting party has the right to terminate the
				  interconnection agreement by written notice.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:36 - Small generator facility interconnection › Section 20:10:36:73 - Dispute resolution

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Before filing a complaint with the commission, the public
				  utility, applicant, or interconnection customer shall first provide the other
				  party and commission staff with a written notice of dispute. The notice of
				  dispute may describe in detail the nature of the dispute and a proposed
				  resolution. If requested, commission staff may assist the parties in informal
				  resolution. In the event the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within
				  30 calendar days or other period as the parties may agree upon by mutual
				  agreement, the complaining party may formally file a complaint with the
				  commission according to §
									20:10:01:08.01.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34A-27,
					 49-34A-93.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:37 - Pipeline safety rules › Section 20:10:37:01 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Terms defined in SDCL
				  49-34B-1 have the same meaning
				  when used in this chapter. In addition, terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Inspector," a pipeline safety inspector
				employed by, or contracted as an agent of the commission;
(2) "Incident," is any of the following
				events:
(a) A release of gas from a gas
				pipeline facility or of liquefied natural gas or gas from a liquefied natural
				gas facility; and
(i) A death, or personal
				injury necessitating in-patient hospitalization; or
(ii) Estimated property damage, including
				cost of gas lost, of the operator or others, or both, of $50,000 or
				more;
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:37 - Pipeline safety rules › Section 20:10:37:02 - Scope and application

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
This chapter sets forth the procedures and standards to be
				  used for pipeline safety inspections, the enforcement of pipeline safety
				  standards, and the imposition of civil penalties on pipeline operators for
				  failing to meet the federal pipeline safety standards adopted by SDCL chapter
				  49-34 B. These rules only apply to those pipelines within the jurisdiction of
				  the commission pursuant to SDCL chapter 49-34 B.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-19.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34B-3,
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-12,
					 49-34B-19,
					 49-34B-27.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:37 - Pipeline safety rules › Section 20:10:37:03 - Applicability of procedural rules

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the
				  commission's procedural rules set forth in chapter 20:10:01 govern proceedings
				  under this chapter.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-19.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34B-3,
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-19,
					 49-34B-27.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION › Chapter 20:10:37 - Pipeline safety rules › Section 20:10:37:04 - Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An inspector shall conduct periodic inspections and spot
				  checks of records and property in the possession, custody, or control of the
				  pipeline operator to determine compliance with applicable pipeline safety
				  standards. Inspections may be conducted pursuant to routine scheduling by the
				  inspector, upon a complaint received from a member of the public, upon
				  information obtained from a previous inspection, or when there is a cause to
				  believe that a threat to public safety may exist.
General Authority:
SDCL
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-19.
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 49-34B-3,
					 49-34B-4,
					 49-34B-7,
					 49-34B-19,
					 49-34B-27.