N.H. Admin. Code § En 404.07

Current through Register No. 2, January 9, 2025

Section En 404.07 - Accident Notifications

(a) Each ELEC shall notify the department immediately by telephone when it becomes aware that a reportable accident has occurred in connection with its facilities or property within the state of New Hampshire.

(b) The ELEC shall contact the first representative listed for telephone accident notifications on the accident notification roster, at the telephone number provided, and, if that representative is unavailable, the ELEC shall work sequentially through the accident notification roster until it speaks directly with one of the department representatives listed therein.

(c) If direct contact with a department representative is not successful, the ELEC shall call the department general telephone listing, provided in the accident notification roster, and leave a voice mail message:

(1) Identifying the ELEC and the name and return telephone number of the individual attempting to report; and

(2) Stating that an accident requiring notification has occurred.

(d) The ELEC shall provide the department with the following information as soon as direct contact is made with a department representative:

(1) The name of the ELEC;

(2) The name of the person making the report and the telephone number at which such person can be reached;

(3) A brief description of the accident or event and location including but not limited to;

a. The name of the injured person;

b. The nature and extent of injury;

c. Whether the accident involved electric contact;

d. The injured person's relationship with the ELEC; and

e. Previous report if applicable;

(4) The time at which:

a. The accident or event occurred; and

b. The ELEC was first notified of the accident or event;

(5) A description of any fatalities including date of death, personal injuries, and damages; and

(6) Any other information relevant to the cause of the accident and the extent of the damages.

(e) Direct contact required by (d) above shall be deemed made when:

(1) A department representative answers a telephone call from the ELEC representative calling pursuant to (b) above; or

(2) A department representative returns a call and speaks directly with the ELEC's representative in response to (c) above.

(f) Notification of a reportable accident shall be deemed complete once the information required in (d) above has been conveyed to a department representative.

(g) In addition to notifying the department, an ELEC shall complete and file Form T-3 "Utility Accident Report" dated 6/2024, for each reportable accident within 10 business days of the accident.

N.H. Admin. Code § En 404.07

Derived from Number 28, Filed July 11, 2024, Proposed by #14015, Effective 7/1/2024, Expires7/1/2034 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for En 400).