Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-25-15

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Section 165:35-25-15 - Vegetation management plan

(a) Vegetation management means all activities associated with the trimming, removal, or control of plant material in the proximity of energized electric utility conductors and equipment.

(b) As part of its Reliability program, each utility shall prepare an annual vegetation management plan and submit this plan to the Commission for review prior to implementation. This plan shall be an integrated part of the utility's Reliability program and shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Definitions of activities;

(2) Calendar of activities;

(3) Implementation plan;

(4) Criteria to assess results of the vegetation management plan; and

(5) The name and contact information of a company representative who is knowledgeable about the plan, its implementation and potential results.

(c) Each utility shall, at a minimum, perform vegetation management on a 4-year cycle, unless needed otherwise or unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. The utility may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting an alternative(s) to the 4-year cycle to the Commission in its annual vegetation management plan for review and hearing.

(d) Each utility shall track and record all vegetation management costs for easy identification upon Commission review.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-25-15

Added at 21 Ok Reg 2091, eff 7-1-04