Standards of Acceptable Performance for Emergency Preparation and Restoration of Electric Distribution and Gas Distribution Companies


815-RICR-00-00-5 ACTIVE RULE

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5.1Purpose

5.2Authority

5.3Incorporated Materials

5.4Definitions

5.5Performance Standards for Emergency Preparation and Restoration of Service

5.6Emergency Response Plans

5.7Division Investigation into Public Utility Performance; Remedies

5.8Miscellaneous


Title 815 Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 00 General Administration
Subchapter 00 N/A
Part 5 Standards of Acceptable Performance for Emergency Preparation and Restoration of Electric Distribution and Gas Distribution Companies
Type of Filing Adoption
Regulation Status Active
Effective 06/30/2024

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws § § 39-2-27
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-2-26

Purpose and Reason:

The proposed rule codifies statutory requirements relating to the acceptable standards of performance for emergency preparation and restoration of electric distribution and gas distribution companies pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 39-2-26  and 39-2-27. The statute requires gas and electric utilities to annually file emergency response plans with the Division. The rules address the requirements for those submissions.