How to Comply with Electric Generation Facilities Standards

Welcome to the Electric Generation Facilities Operation and Maintenance Standards Program website.  This website provides information, instructions and forms to assist Generating Asset Owners in complying with the requirements of General Order No. 167 (effective May 10, 2004; most recently amended January 26, 2006). 

Upcoming Meetings:

• Next Quarterly Conference Call -  Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Filing Requirements:

• Recertification of Compliance with Operation Standards  
• Operation Plan Summary Update  
• Maintenance Plan Summary  - Due February 2, 2009
  • Letter from the Executive Director Specifying the Contents and Format of the Maintenance Plan Summary
  • Maintenance Plan Summary - Template (MS Word)
• Recertification of Compliance with Maintenance Standards - Due February 2, 2009
• Initial Certification of Compliance with Maintenance Standards
• Operation Plan Summary  
  • Letter from the Executive Director Specifying the Contents and Format of the Operation Plan Summary 
  • Operation Plan Summary - Template (PDF)
  • Operation Plan Summary - Template (MS Word)
• Initial Certification of Compliance with Operation Standards  
• Hydroelectric Logbook Verified Statement   - Due February 2, 2009
• Thermal Logbook Verified Statement   - Due February 2, 2009 
• Filings for Nuclear Facilities

Reporting Requirements:

• Power Plant Daily Status Report 
• NERC-GADS
  • February 24, 2006 CPUC Letter Regarding Generators That Do Not Have Readily Available Data  
  • CPUC Staff Policy on the Confidential Treatment of GADS Information  
  • June 14, 2005 CPUC Letter Regarding Clarification of July 26, 2004 Letter and New Authorization for Release Form 
  • July 26, 2004 CPUC Letter Regarding Release of GADS Data to CPUC 
• Safety-related Incident Reporting 

Helpful Information:

• Power Plant Audit Process Flow Chart
• How to Comply with GO 167: Required Filings Under GO 167  / Other Required Duties
• What Inspectors Ask When They Visit Your Plant - Inspection Form 
• Frequently Asked Questions

Audits:

• Completed
  • Huntington Beach - Resolution & Audit Report
  • El Segundo - Resolution | Audit Report 
  • Potrero - Resolution | Audit Report
  • Oakland - Resolution | Audit Report
  • Moss Landing - Resolution | Audit Report
  • Etiwanda - Resolution | Audit Report
  • Alamitos - Resolution | Audit Report
• In Progress      
  • Delta
  • Pittsburg
  • La Paloma
  • Encina
  • Sutter
  • Ormond Beach

Adopted Standards:

• Maintenance Standards
• Operation Standards
• Logbook Standards for Thermal Facilities
• Logbook Standards for Hydroelectric Facilities

Contacting CPUC:

If you have any questions regarding General Order 167, please either call 415 355-5503 or email GO167@cpuc.ca.gov. 

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