1. (a) On an annual basis, each utility shall file with the department one electronic copy of an emergency response plan (ERP).
2. (b) ERPs shall incorporate the incident command system and follow the framework established in the “National Incident Management System,” Third Edition, dated October 2017, available as noted in Appendix B.
3. (c) Utilities shall review and update plans at least once every calendar year.
4. (d) Each ERP shall include a clear description of the responsibilities and policies of senior management during an emergency.
5. (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 department staff to participate in such exercises.
6. (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 2 parties, and to validate or revise the municipalities’ critical infrastructure listing.

7. (g) Each ERP shall incorporate projected event levels consistent with Table 306-1:

   Table 306-1

   Utility

   ERP Event Level

   % Customers Out

   Outage Duration (Hrs.)

   5

   ≤2

   <12

   4

   >2≤5

   0-24

   3

   >5≤10

   24-48

   2

   >10≤20

   48-144

   1

   >20

   48-240

Source. #14101, eff 10-22-24, EXPIRES: 10-22-34 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for En 300)