N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 306.09

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024
Section Puc 306.09 - Emergency Response Standards and Electrical Outage Restoration
(a) On an annual basis, each utility shall file with the commission one original and one electronic copy of an emergency response plan (ERP).
(b) ERPs shall incorporate the incident command system and follow the framework established in the National Incident Management System, available as noted in Appendix B.
(c) Utilities shall review and update plans at least once every calendar year.
(d) Each ERP shall include a clear description of the responsibilities and policies of senior management during an emergency.
(e) Each ERP shall provide that one full readiness exercise and one table top exercise be conducted annually. The utilities shall invite applicable state agencies and commission staff to participate in such exercises.
(f) At least annually, the utility shall request to meet with municipal emergency response personnel to assure the accuracy of emergency response contact information is shared between the two parties, and to validate or revise the municipalities' critical infrastructure listing.
(g) Each ERP shall incorporate projected event levels consistent with Table 306-1.

Table 306-1
UtilityHydrocarbons (grams per mile) Carbon Monoxide (grams per mile)Oxides of Nitrogen (grams per mile)
5 [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 2 [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 12
4 [LESS THAN]2[GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]5 0-24
3 [LESS THAN]5[GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]10 24-48
2 [LESS THAN]10[GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]20 48-144
1 [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 20 48-240

N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 306.09

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 24, Filed June 12, 2014, Proposed by #10603, Effective 5/21/2014, Expires5/21/2024 .