Section 348 Of Article 3. Independent System Operator From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.3. >> Article 3.
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. The Independent System Operator shall adopt inspection,
maintenance, repair, and replacement standards for the transmission
facilities under its control no later than September 30, 1997. The
standards, which shall be performance or prescriptive standards, or
both, as appropriate, for each substantial type of transmission
equipment or facility, shall provide for high quality, safe, and
reliable service. In adopting its standards, the Independent System
Operator shall consider: cost, local geography and weather,
applicable codes, national electric industry practices, sound
engineering judgment, and experience. The Independent System Operator
shall also adopt standards for reliability, and safety during
periods of emergency and disaster. The Independent System Operator
shall report to the Oversight Board, at such times as the Oversight
Board may specify, on the development and implementation of the
standards in relation to facilities under the operational control of
the Independent System Operator. The Independent System Operator
shall require each transmission facility owner or operator to report
annually on its compliance with the standards. That report shall be
made available to the public.