Continuity of Operations Plan

In this rule the Commission revises its regulations pertaining to its Continuity of Operations Plan to allow the Commission the discretion to better address not only long-term and catastrophic events but also short-term events including loss of power or water. The rule allows for greater discretion regarding: the activation and deactivation of the Continuity of Operations Plan and any suspension of Commission operations; the length of time that the Continuity of Operations Plan is in effect and the length of time that Commission operations are suspended; the deactivation schedule and the resumption of full Commission operations; and the rescheduling of hearings, conferences and meetings. The rule also adds items to the list of requirements which are suspended when Commission operations are suspended.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Molloy, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Room 102-67, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8771. Lawrence R. Greenfield, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Room 102-15, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6415.