OAR 860-024-0001
Definitions for Safety Standards

For purposes of this Division, except when a different scope is explicitly stated:

(1)

“Commission Safety Rules,” as used in this section, mean the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), as modified or supplemented by the rules in OAR chapter 860, division 024.

(2)

“Facility” means any of the following lines or pipelines including associated plant, systems, supporting and containing structures, equipment, apparatus, or appurtenances:

(a)

A gas pipeline subject to ORS 757.039 (Regulation of hazardous substance distribution and storage operations);

(b)

A power line or electric supply line subject to ORS 757.035 (Adoption of safety rules and regulations); or

(c)

A telegraph, telephone, signal, or communication line subject to ORS 757.035 (Adoption of safety rules and regulations).

(3)

“Government entity” means a city, a county, a municipality, the state, or other political subdivision within Oregon.

(4)

“Material violation” means a violation that:

(a)

Is reasonably expected to endanger life or property; or

(b)

Poses a significant safety risk to any operator’s employees or a potential risk to the general public.

(5)

“Operator” means every person as defined in ORS 756.010 (Definitions), public utility as defined in 757.005 (Definition of public utility), electricity service supplier as defined in OAR 860-038-0005 (Definitions for Direct Access Regulation), telecommunications utility as defined in ORS 759.005 (Definitions), telecommunications carrier as defined in 759.400 (Definitions for ORS 759.400 to 759.455), telecommunications provider as defined in OAR 860-032-0001 (Definitions for Telecommunications), consumer-owned utility as defined in ORS 757.270 (Definitions for ORS 757.270 to 757.290), cable operator as defined in 30.192 (Definitions for ORS 30.192 to 30.196), association, cooperative, or government entity and their agents, lessees, or acting trustees or receivers, appointed by court, engaged in the management, operation, ownership, or control of any facility within Oregon.

(6)

“Pattern of non-compliance” means a course of behavior that results in frequent, material violations of the Commission Safety Rules.

(7)

“Reporting operator” means an operator that:

(a)

Serves 20 customers or more within Oregon; or

(b)

Is an electricity service supplier as defined in OAR 860-038-0005 (Definitions for Direct Access Regulation) and serves more than one retail electricity customer.

Source: Rule 860-024-0001 — Definitions for Safety Standards, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=860-024-0001.

860‑024‑0000
Applicability of Division 24 860‑024‑0001
Definitions for Safety Standards 860‑024‑0005
Maps and Records 860‑024‑0007
Location of Underground Facilities 860‑024‑0010
Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Electrical Supply and Communication Lines 860‑024‑0011
Inspections of Electric Supply and Communication Facilities 860‑024‑0012
Prioritization of Repairs by Operators of Electric Supply Facilities and Operators of Communication Facilities 860‑024‑0015
Ground Return 860‑024‑0016
Minimum Vegetation Clearance Requirements 860‑024‑0017
Vegetation Pruning Standards 860‑024‑0020
Gas Pipeline Safety 860‑024‑0021
Liquefied Natural Gas Safety 860‑024‑0025
Steam Heat — Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Steam and Hot Water Transmission and Distribution Systems 860‑024‑0050
Incident Reports 860‑024‑0060
Definitions for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0070
Requirement to Notify for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0080
Procedure for Notification for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0090
Required Information in Notifications in Advance of and Directly Preceding a De-Energization Event for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0100
Points of Contact for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0110
Methods for Communicating De-Energization Event with the Public for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0120
Coordination with Public Safety Partners Before and During a De-Energization Event for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0130
Coordination with Emergency Response Centers and Incident Command Systems for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0140
Request to Delay De-Energization for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0150
De-Energization of Transmission Lines for Public Safety Power Shutoff 860‑024‑0160
Reporting Requirements for Public Safety Power Shutoff
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 860-024-0001’s source at or​.us