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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPMC Meeting - November 19, 1991 3DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 91Q4/3D1928(1) RECORU VOPy FILE NO Alaska Energy Authority ~ Wid / 9) “ MEMORANDUM November 7, 1991 Bradley Lake Project nigee ent mittee r | Charlie Bushe Secretary » Project Management Committee November 19, 1991 Bradley Lake PMC Meeting Enclosed for review is a copy of the Draft Agenda for the November 19, 1991 meeting of the PMC. Please provide any corrections or additions to Chairman Kelly. The meeting place will be at Chugach Electric Association, Inc. in the Training Room at 10:00 a.m. Also enclosed for your review is a copy of the draft meeting minutes of the October 25, 1991 meeting and the back-up material distributed at or resulting from the meeting. An executed copy of the October 25, 1991 meeting minutes will be sent under separate cover. PH:CB:jd Enclosure as stated. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE November 19, 1991 Chugach Electric Association, Inc Training Room - 10:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER 10:00 A.M. Kelly ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 25, 1991 TECHNICAL COORDINATING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Burlingame INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Petrie BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Ritchey OPERATION AND DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Sieczkowski REVIEW OF PROJECT STATUS Eberle OLD BUSINESS A. Dispatch Agreement Sieczkowski B. Resolution Amending Allocation and Scheduling Procedures NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Committee Expenses Saxton B. Kenai Peninsula Export Limit COMMUNICATIONS a. Schedule Next Meeting ADJOURNMENT 919q4/skb1688(1) DRAFT BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE October 25, 1991 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly called the Bradley Lake Project Management Committee to order at 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room at Alaska Energy Authority in Anchorage, Alaska to conduct the business of the Committee per the agenda and the public notice. ROLL CALL Alaska Energy Authority Charlie Bussell, Designated Representative Chugach Electric Association David L. Highers, Designated Representative Joe Griffith, Designated Alternate Golden Valley Electric Association Mike Kelly, Designated Representative and Chairman City of Seward E. Paul Diener, Designated Representative Fred Arvidson, Designated Alternate Homer Electric Association Norman L. Story, Designated Representative Matanuska Electric Association Ken Ritchey, Designated Representative Municipal Light and Power Thomas Stahr, Designated Representative 91Q4\JD1915(1) Bradley Lake Project amittee Meeting Minutes October 25, 1991 Page 2 of 5 Others Present: Ron Saxton, Ater, Wynne, Hewitt, Dodson & Skerrit Robert Hufman, Utilities Consulting Services Brad Evans, Chugach Electric Association, Inc. David Eberle, Alaska Energy Authority Tom Lovas, Chugach Electric Association, Inc. Stanley E. Sieczkowski, Alaska Energy Authority Marvin Riddle, Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. Tim McConnell, Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Gene Bjornstad, Chugach Electric Association, Inc. Moe Aslam, Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Dave Fair, Homer Electric Association, Inc. Dave Calvert, City of Seward Clayton Hurless, Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc. Steve Haagenson, Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. Bob Orr, Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. Penny Haldane, Alaska Energy Authority PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. AGENDA COMMENTS The agenda was modified to include: 12. B. Utility Costs During Testing APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stanley Sieczkowski corrected page 4 of the August 23, 1991 BPMC meeting minutes stating that the Operation and Dispatch Subcommittee had met on July 25, 1991. Hearing no objection, the minutes from August 23, 1991 were approved with this one correction. TECHNICAL COORDINATING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Steve Haagenson reported that this subcommittee will be meeting the week of October 28, 1991. 91Q4\JD1915(2) Bradley Lake Project imittee Meeting Minutes October 25, 1991 Page 3 of 5 7. 10. INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Charlie Bussell reported that letters had been sent requesting quotes on insurance premiums. To date, we have not received any replies, but as soon as the proposals are in the subcommittee will report. BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Ken Ritchey reported that the budget subcommittee had not met since the last BPMC meeting. One item concerning Homer Electric is pending and work on the new budget will begin shortly. OPERATION AND DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Stan Sieczkowski provided minutes from the two previous Operation and Dispatch Subcommittee meetings (these minutes; 7/25/91 and 9/30/91, were included in the pre-meeting packet.) Mr. Sieczkowski summarized the September 30 minutes. The next O & D Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for November 5. Stan also reported that Bradley Lake experienced spill conditions from September 26 thru October 5 (1,568 acre feet of water spilled which is approximately equal to 1,505 mwh.) A report is being done by Chugach Electric and will be distributed when complete. Current lake elevation is 1,173.9 feet. After discussion, it was decided that Ron Saxton's "compromise" Bradley Lake Dispatch Agreement would be distributed along with all utility comments. Two meetings would then take place. The Agreements Subcommittee (with a new ML&P member) will meet November 5, 1991 at 8:30 a.m. at Alaska Energy Authority. The Operations and Dispatch Subcommittee will meet November 5, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at Alaska Energy Authority. Review of Project Status Dave Eberle reported that on-site work was over 99% complete. Fuji is proposing to fix the water in the bearings problem during January 1992. The question of unit efficiency at maximum output is still being discussed with Fuji. Based upon an annual operation at maximum load of 59., approximately $8,000 in losses is in dispute. 91Q4\D1915(3) Bradley Lake Project '___amittee Meeting Minutes October 25, 1991 Page 4 of 5 12. Rehabilitation work is almost complete. FERC approved the Battle Creek diversion and work began. Final cost for this project is expected to be less than $250,000. Between 3.5 and 5.0 annual gigawatt hours are expected as a result of the Battle Creek diversion. Mr. Eberle also reported that clean-up activities have identified approximately 3,000 yards of gravel that was contaminated with diesel fuel as a result of a leaky liner. AEA is attempting to claim this on insurance (estimated cost is $750,000.) Tests that were done this summer by PTI reveal that the generator exciter could negatively affect stability. This item will be discussed with the Technical Coordinating Subcommittee. Worst case scenario would require modification or replacement which is estimated at approximately $200,000. The overall project budget is currently projected to have $2,000,000 in non-allocated funds upon project completion. In response to questions, Dave reported that the SVS system is expected to be fully operational in January 1993. The testing phase of this system will begin in Fall1992. Progress on the SCADA system will be reported to the Technical Coordinating Subcommittee. Dave also commented that outages for SVS construction would be limited and he will obtain this schedule from the contractor. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE EXPENSES Ron Saxton distributed a handout outlining committee expenses that have been documented and recommended for approval by Alaska Energy Authority. Motion - Approval of expenses totaling $22,499.82 (see attached handout). Motion by Paul E. Diener, second by Dave Highers. The motion passed unanimously. 91Q4\JD1915(4) Bradley Lake Project ‘___amittee Meeting Minutes October 25, 1991 Page 5 of 5 B. UTILITY COSTS DURING TESTING Dave Eberle reported that he has received several bills relative to support during testing. All utilities having costs associated with testing should submit a list describing each cost. An actual bill will not be required at this time. These lists were to be submitted to Stan Sieczkowski before the November Sth Operation and Dispatch Subcommittee meeting. The Operations and Dispatch Subcommittee will distribute the totals and their suggested solution with the agenda for the next BPMC meeting. Dave Eberle asked for additional information on a Homer Electric bill ($12,600). Dave Fair from HEA will provide documentation and also submitted this for review by the Operations and Dispatch Subcommittee. 13. COMMUNICATIONS A. Schedule Next Meeting: November 19, 1991 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. Chugach Electric Association Training Room 14. ADJOURNMENT Before adjourning Dave Highers introduced Clayton Hurless, Copper Valley Electric's new General Manager. There being no further business the committee adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Chairman Kelly Attest: Charlie Bussell, Secretary Approved at the October 25, 1991 PMC Meeting. 91Q4\JD1915(5) @oo2 ATER WYNNE et al 1o:04 503 226 007 au, 2a-BL wrevmensderasswewwwases SPAUSREPRMEIER BMIEAEY WLIO AD COSTS INCURRED June } - Beptember 30, 1001 As Sobouilled to Ater Wynne 289.46 W1.50 : 3,261.30 363.30 er 5817 422438 .4 13,001.64 22,499.82 APPROVED AT BPMC MEETING __ OCTOBER 25. 1991 Nv \e SIGNEN: WM ae Me, DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 91Q4\JD1906(1) Alaska Energy Authority MEMORANDUM November 7, 1991 Bradley Project Management Committee Stanley E. Sieczkowski, Director Facilities Operations & Engineering Alaska Energy Authority Ron Saxton Ater Wynne, Hewitt Dodson & Skerritt Dispatch Agreement/Allocation and Scheduling Procedure Enclosed are materials for approval at the November 19, 1991 Bradley Project Management Committee meeting: 1. SES:jd Dispatch Agreement Enclosed is a Draft Dispatch Agreement that is recommended for approval by both the Agreements Committee and the Operation and Dispatch Committee. Resolution Amending Allocation and Scheduling Procedures Enclosed is a resolution proposing new Exhibits "C" and "D" for the Allocation and Scheduling Agreement. These are recommended for approval by both the Agreements Committee and the Operation and Dispatch Committee. Enclosures as stated. ce: Agreement Committee Members Operation and Dispatch Committee Members DR ‘- November 5, 1991 COUNTERPART OF OF BRADLEY LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPATCH OF ELECTRIC POWER AND FOR RELATED SERVICES ("BRADLEY LAKE DISPATCH AGREEMENT") by and among CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. and THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(1) DI TI- November 5, 1991 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on , by and among CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ("Chugach"), the STATE OF ALASKA, ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY ("Authority"), hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties." SECTION 1. RECITALS (a) The Authority owns the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project ("Project"), and has sold the output to various utilities ("Purchasers"), including Chugach, under the Power Sales Agreement. (b) | Chugach is designated as the dispatcher of energy from the Project ("Dispatcher"), and as the entity providing wheeling and related services to the other Purchasers under an "Agreement For the Wheeling of Electric Power and for Related Services" (the "Services Agreement".) SECTION 2. NATURE OF AGREEMENT Chugach will provide all of the Dispatch Services needed to dispatch Project output. This Agreement sets for the rights and duties of the parties relating to the provision of Dispatch Services. SECTION 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT; RELATED MATTERS DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(2) DR *- November 5, 1991 (a) Term. (i) This Agreement will be effective when executed and after it has received approval by the Bradley Lake Project Management Committee. (ii) This Agreement will remain in effect for the term of the Services Agreement unless, under the terms of the Services Agreement, Chugach is replaced as Dispatcher, in which case it will terminate when Chugach ceases to be the Dispatcher. (b) Amendments. Except as limited by the Services Agreement, this Agreement may be amended, extended, or terminated at any time by the written consent of the Parties and the approval of the Bradley Lake Project Management Committee. SECTION 4. DUTIES OF THE DISPATCHER (a) Duties. The Dispatcher's duties shall be as set forth in Section 8 (a)(i) of the Services Agreement and any applicable operating criteria or guidelines adopted by the Project Management Committee and set forth as Scope of Dispatch Duties in the Allocation and Scheduling Procedures, or as agreed or amended by the Dispatcher and authorized representatives of the parties pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Services Agreement. (b) Limitations on Dispatcher's duties. Subject to the limitations on Chugach's duties set forth in Sections 7(b) and (c) of the Services Agreement, DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(3) DR_ [- November 5, 1991 Chugach will dispatch the Project's output consistent with prudent utility practice as defined in Section 1(x) of the Power Sales Agreement, for the benefit of the entegrated system. This Agreement shall not require Chugach to install or operate on Chugach's system any facilities or equipment that Chugach would not otherwise have installed or operated on that system unless those additional facilities or equipment are: (a) funded and approved in advance and in writing by the BPMC and (2) not detrimental to Chugach's system or operations. SECTION 5. REIMBURSEMENT & RELATED MATTERS (a) In accordance with a schedule provided by the Authority, Chugach shall prepare and submit each year to the Authority a draft budget for dispatch services for the following budget year. Such draft budget shall specifically include: (i) Labor and related costs: (A) The personnel costs attributable to performing the duties of Dispatcher (as distinct from personnel cost that Chugach would necessarily incur in operating and maintaining its own system); and (B) The costs of training personnel to perform the duties of Dispatcher, including familiarization with Project facilities and equipment through site visits, training and by other means. DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(4) DR - November 5, 1991 (ii) | The costs of computer equipment used for dispatching the Project's output, or, if such hardware and/or software serves multiple purposes, then the portion of such costs fairly allocable to that portion of the hardware and/or software capability that is needed for the purpose of dispatching the Project's output. The Bradley Lake allocation of these costs shall be documented annually. (b) The draft budget shall be prepared in a format agreeable to the Authority, and shall be based on a reasonable estimate of all anticipated expenditures for dispatching and maintaining the Project Facility during the budget year. (c) The Authority shall review the draft budget and forward its recommended budget for BPMC approval. (d) The Dispatcher shall perform its duties in a manner consistent with the BPMC approved Budget, and shall be responsible to perform only the obligations funded by such budget. If the Dispatcher makes a determination during any budget year that it cannot operate within its budget, the Dispatcher shall report such finding to the Authority and shall submit a revised budget for Authority review, and BPMC approval, if necessary. SECTION 6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(5) e@ pr@r - November 5, 1991 Consistent with the procedures established in Section 10(b) of the Services Agreement, the Parties shall attempt in good faith to settle reasonably any claim or controversy arising out of this Agreement. In addition to the procedures established by Section 10(b) of the Services Agreement, the Parties may unanimously agree to submit any claim or controversy to a mutually-acceptable mediator. The allocation of costs for such mediation shall be determined by the mediator. The use of such a procedure shall not be construed to affect adversely the rights of any Party under the doctrines of laches, waiver or estoppel. Except as limited by Section 10(b) of the Services Agreement, nothing in this section shall prevent any Party from resorting to judicial procedures. Any judicial action shall be filed in the Superior Court for the State of Alaska at Anchorage. SECTION 7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (a) | Chugach as agent for the Authority. As Dispatcher, Chugach acts as the agent for the Authority to dispatch Project output on behalf of the Authority so that the Authority is able to sell that output. In consideration for Chugach acting as Dispatcher, the Authority will therefore, indemnify and hold Chugach harmless from all claims against Chugach in its capacity as Dispatcher, and from all claims based on Chugach's acts or omissions as Dispatcher, to the full extent permitted by law; provided, that the Authority shall not indemnify or hold Chugach harmless to the extent of any liability arising from Chugach's gross negligence or Chugach's wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct. (b) Consultation. The Parties shall meet with the purchasers as required, but not less than quarterly, as required by §10(a) of the Services Agreement. DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(6) DR. _‘''- November 5, 1991 (c) Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either Party of its rights with respect to any default of the other Party, or with respect to any other matter arising nection with this Agreement, shall not be considered a waiver with respect to any prior or subsequent default, right or matter. (d) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all of the terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the respective successors and assignees of the Parties; provided, that no assignment or other transfer of this Agreement or any interest hereunder shall be effective without the prior written consent of the other Parties (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), and any successor or assignee must, in the commercially reasonable opinion of the other Party, be capable of assuming the obligations of the Party from which the successor or assignee has accepted assignment or other transfer. This Section 7(b) shall not prevent any assignment of a Party's rights hereunder for security purposes only, and shall not prevent a financing entity with recorded or secured rights from exercising all rights and remedies available to it under law or contract, provided that performance of this Agreement is not thereby impaired. (e) Performance Pending Resolution of Disputes. Pending resolution of any dispute, each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to the Authority's obligation to reimburse Chugach for certain costs under Section 5 of this Agreement. Each Party shall be entitled to seek immediate judicial enforcement of this continued performance obligation notwithstanding the existence of a dispute. Application for such enforcement shall be made to the Superior Court for the State of Alaska in Anchorage. DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 9104\JD1801(7) DI T - November 5, 1991 (f) Applicable Law. The laws of the State of Alaska shall govern the interpretation and application of this Agreement and the actions of the Parties hereto. (g) Section Headings. The section headings in the Agreement are for convenience only, and do not purport to and shall not be deemed to define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the section to which they pertain. (h) Timing of Cost Reimbursement. Cost reimbursement payments from the Authority shall be due in the offices of Chugach by the 15 the day of each month. Payment shall be mailed, directly deposited to Chugach, or may be paid in person, to Chugach's main office in Anchorage, Alaska. (i) No_ Third Party Beneficiaries or Liability to Third Parties. Notwithstanding that the operation of this Agreement may and is intended to confer benefits on third parties, other than signatures of the Power Sales Agreement, who are not signatories to this Agreement, in promising performance to one another under this Agreement the Parties intend to create binding legal obligations and rights of enforcement in (i) one another, and; (ii) one another's assignees or successors in interest. The Parties expressly do not intend to create any obligation or liability, or promise any performance to, any third party (including without limitation any individual or entity supplied with electric power by either Party or by any third party.) The Parties have not created for any third party other than signatures to the Power Sales Agreement any right to enforce this Agreement. (j) Force Majeure. If and to the extent that any Party is prevented by an event or occurrence beyond its control from performing any obligation under this Agreement (other than the obligation to pay money), then that Party's performance of such obligation shall be excused, but only to the extent and for the period that such performance is so prevented. DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(8) DR ‘- November 5, 1991 (k) Other Agreements. This Agreement does not modify, alter, or amend any other contract or agreement that now exists or that may in the future exist between the Parties. The Parties intend that this Agreement should be interpreted in a manner compatible with other contracts and agreements associated with the Project. SECTION 8. RELATIONSHIP TO SERVICES AGREEMENT To the extent that the terms of the Services Agreement are incorporated by specific reference into this Agreement, such specific terms shall be binding on the Authority, without regard to whether such party is also signatory to the Services Agreement. SECTION 9. DEFINITIONS (a) Agreement. This Agreement governing dispatch of Project output. (b) Alaska Energy Authority. The Alaska Energy Authority, an agency of the State of Alaska, and any successor thereto as owner of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project. (c) Authority. See Alaska Energy Authority. (d) Bradley Lake Energy. Electric energy, expressed in kilowatt hours (kwh), generated at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project for a Party in a manner consistent with the Power Sales Agreement and the applicable criteria, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the Project Management Committee. As used in this DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(9) DI = T- November 5, 1991 Agreement, Bradley Lake Energy does not include energy produced by generators other than those located at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project, regardless of whether energy or capacity from such other generators is or may be sold to a Purchaser pursuant to provisions of the Power Sales Agreement relating to reserves for the Project. (e) | BPMC or Bradley Project Management Committee. The committee composed of the Authority and the Parties established under the Power Sales Agreement. (f) Dispatcher. Employee(s) of Chugach who perform or supervise the performance of those that relate to the dispatching of Project output pursuant to this Agreement. (g) Dispatch Services. Those duties with respect to the Project that Chugach performs as the Authority's agent under this Agreement (h) Party. Either Chugach or the Alaska Energy Authority. (i) Power Sales Agreement. The agreement for the sale and purchase of electric power from the Project entered into by and among the Authority and the Purchasers. Gj) Project. The Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project. (k) Purchaser. Any electric utility that buys Project power as a party to the Power Sales Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written. CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(10) DR *- November 5, 1991 STATE OF ALASKA, ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY DISPATCH AGREEMENT FOR BRADLEY LAKE ENERGY 91Q4\JD1801(11) BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 91-___ A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ALLOCATION AND SCHEDULING PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, The Alaska Energy Authority (Authority) has contracted with Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (Chugach) to provide dispatch services for the Bradley Lake project; and WHEREAS, the Allocation and Scheduling Procedures adopted by the he Bradley Lake Project Management Committee (BPMC) on July 2, 1991 provide for the BPMC to adopt and amend procedures regarding scheduling and dispatch of project power. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BPMC hereby amends the Allocation and Scheduling Procedures as follows: 1; The attached "Scope of Dispatch Duties" and "Transmission System Dispatch and Clearance Procedures" are hereby incorporated into the Allocation and Scheduling Procedures as Exhibits C and D, respectively. Ds Section 3 is amended to insert the following: (c) Exhibit "C", Scope of Dispatch Duties (d) Exhibit "D", Transmission System Dispatch and Clearance Procedures 3: Section 6 is amended to delete "that set forth in Exhibit B", and to insert "those set forth in Exhibits B, C, and D. BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE c:dks:bres2 November 5, 1991 BY: Chairman BY: Secretary e:dks:bres2 November 5, 1991 EXHIBIT C SCOPE OF THE PROJECT DISPATCH DUTIES The duties of the Bradley Lake Project dispatcher include: 10. Scheduling Bradley Lake transactions, comparison of scheduled vs. actual, and reconciliation of nets and inadvertent. Accounting for spin allocation and distribution of available spin. VAR dispatching, monitoring and regulating VAR flows and voltages at Bradley lake and appropriate intermediate transmission facilities not associated with Chugach facilities. Operation - monitoring of AEA equipment; generation units and associated inputs, transformers, and breakers. Coordinate operation of the Bradley Lake system. This includes switching for maintenance, scheduling of equipment and facilities, outages and time error correction after islanding situations. Monthly accounting summaries, Reconciliation of Bradley usage and reports be submitted to AEA. Coordinate usage of Bradley to comply with AEA preferred use and participants desired use, especially in times of imminent spill. Coordinate real power flow in times of outages in intermediate transmission facilities and generation facilities of participant utilities. Coordinate real power flow to ensure that Bradley does not violate operating restrictions. Development and maintenance of records of AEG&T/HEA Wheeling and applicable losses. Coordinate Bradley usage for outages to participant's generation. c:\word\exhcb November 5, 1991 11: Direct the switching according to AEA switching procedures as agreed to by Chugach and the Authority. These agreed switching procedures shall be reduced to writing and set out in an Exhibit D of the Allocation and Scheduling Procedure. c:\word\exhcb November 5, 1991 IT1614(19) a. immediately repeat it back to the sender and obtain the identity of the sender. Each person sending such an oral message shall require it to be repeated back by the receiver and secure the latter's identity. At the time specified in the request for a hot line order, the individual in charge shall contact the Power Dispatcher and inform him that he is ready to receive his hot line order. The Power Dispatcher shall grant the individual in charge the hot line order specifying which isolating devices and circuits that have been placed in the non-reclose/bypassed status. No individual shall perform work, which has been deemed to require a hot line work order, until such an order has been granted by the Power Dispatcher. Each additional individual in charge desiring the same equipment or lines to placed under a hot line order shall request and obtain his own numbered hot line order. ing or Transferring a Hot Line Order The individual in charge, upon completion of the work and after assuring that all men and equipment are in the clear and shall report to the Power Dispatcher that he is releasing his hot line order, specified by number, and that all hot line tags in his name may be removed. a. Application for hot line orders shall be by 1400 hours of the day preceding the day the work is scheduled to begin. Hot line orders without application will be issued on an emergency basis only. b. The following information is required for hot line order applications: the name of the person requesting the application; the name of the person who will be receiving the hot line order; the exact line or piece(s) of equipment which are to be covered by the hot line order; the time and date desired for the hot line order; and the reason for the hot line order. Cs The Power Dispatcher shall arrange to have all in-line automatic reclose devices bypassed or placed in the non-reclose position and at all points of control tagged with a Chugach hot line tag clearly indicating that hot line work is in progress and the circuit is not to be reclosed without the permission of the Power Dispatcher. The Power Dispatcher shall update and tag the dispatch board to indicate the non-reclose/bypass status of all automatically reclosing devices. d. In the event that a hot line order will be in place for an extended period of time, the appropriate relay setting adjustments shall be made to provide standard coordination with other protective devices on the circuit. 2. Receiving a Hot Line Order a. Each person receiving an oral message concerning the switching of lines and equipment or issuance and receipt of hot line orders shall IT1614(18) 2. property are in danger and communications with the Power Dispatcher are made difficult by storms or other causes and the qualified person can clear the trouble promptly with available help in compliance with the remaining rules. The requirement for a hot line order shall be at the discretion of either the individual in charge of performing the work or the Power Dispatcher. The hot line order is a formal agreement between the Power Dispatcher and the individual in charge that the former will not authorize the re- energizing of specific lines or equipment from the power system without first verifying that the latter's men and equipment are all in the clear. With the issuance of a hot line order the Power Dispatcher gives assurance that all isolating devices, connecting the specified lines or equipment to the power system, and having automatic reclosing capability have been bypassed or placed in the non-reclose position and properly tagged with a hot line tag clearly indicating that the circuit is not to be reclosed without permission of the Power Dispatcher (this is to include in-line pole mounted reclosing devices as well as station reclosing devices). V. Application Procedures for Receiving and Releasing Hot Line Orders 1. 1T1614(17) Application for Hot Line Orders RECORDING MODIFICATIONS The power dispatcher shall make the required correction on the display panel and maps of all modifications reported. IV. Hot Line Orders - General 1T1614(16) The Power Control Center shall be the source of authority for all hot line orders on the Chugach system. The Manager of Power Control may delegate authority to qualified persons to issue hot line orders on their own authority. This authority is delegated to the Power Dispatchers in order that they may perform their assigned duties and responsibilities. a. The permission of the Power Dispatcher is required before anyone may work on or in close proximity to electrical parts of the Chugach system, rated at 750 volts or above. b. Once a hot line order has been requested or deemed required for a specific line or piece of equipment no work shall be performed in close proximity to it until the hot line order has been issued to the individual in charge. cc; The Power Dispatcher shall be notified as soon as such work ceases. d. This section is not to be interpreted so as to restrict any qualified personnel from making repairs on or about equipment or lines on the Chugach system; where in his or her best judgement, life, limb or IT1614(15) No further work. When the employee is ready to release his clearance, he shall inform his crew that he is releasing his clearance and that no further work is to be done under that clearance. He shall release his clearance to the power dispatcher by description of the lines or equipment and by the clearance number. REPORTING MODIFICATIONS He shall report changes or modifications affecting the operation of any part of the system and any abnormal conditions that may restrict or modify the use of the equipment. WORKING GROUNDS If no abnormal condition exists, he shall report that all working grounds have been removed and that as far as he is concerned the line or equipment is ready to be energized. REMOVING TAGS No tags shall be removed and no lines or equipment energized until the clearance has been released to the power dispatcher. As soon as possible after the clearance is released, the power dispatcher shall order the removal of all tags associated with that clearance. IT1614(14) Clearance on Inter-Utility Times for Chugach Employees Preliminary arrangements shall be made by the Chugach power dispatcher with the power dispatcher with the power dispatcher of the foreign utility. The terminal of the foreign end shall be cleared and tagged for the Chugach power dispatcher who will then receive clearance from the power dispatcher of the foreign utility on the terminal end. The Chugach terminal shall be cleared and tagged for the Chugach employee. The Chugach power dispatcher may not issue a clearance in the regular manner to the Chugach employee. Clearance on Inter-Utility Ties for the Foreign Utility Employees. Preliminary arrangements shall be made by the power dispatcher of the foreign utility with the Chugach power dispatcher. The Chugach power dispatcher shall ascertain the nature of the work. The Chugach terminal shall be cleared and tagged to the power dispatcher of the foreign utility. The Chugach power dispatcher will issue clearance to the power dispatcher of the foreign utility on the Chugach terminal of the inter-utility tie. RELEASING CLEARANCES IT1614(13) clearance and clearance number shall be issued to the new individual in charge in accordance with the safety procedures outlined in this manual. Cs In the event that the individual holding the clearance is unavailable, for an unacceptable period of time and all practical means of contacting the individual have been exhausted, then his immediate supervisor shall assume full responsibility for the clearance including its release. All such instances shall be fully documented by both the Power Dispatcher and the Supervisor involved. Clearances Involving Foreign Utilities Clearance on Chugach Lines or Equipment for Employees of Other Utilities. Preliminary arrangements shall be made by the power dispatcher of the foreign utility with the Chugach power dispatcher. The Chugach power dispatcher shall ascertain the nature of the work and the name of the person who will be in charge. The Chugach power dispatcher will issue clearance to the power dispatcher of the foreign utility in the same manner and in accordance with the same rules and regulations that govern clearance to Chugach employees. If the Chugach power dispatcher deems it necessary, he shall arrange to have an authorized Chugach employee on location at this time to clarify the limits of the clearance to the person in charge of the job. 3. 1T1614(12) The individual in charge who has a clearance shall explain its extent and limits to all persons who are expected to test or work on any equipment included in that clearance. The person holding the clearance is responsible for the safety of all personnel working within that clearance. Each additional individual in charge desiring the same equipment or lines to be de-energized shall request and obtain his own numbered Red Clearance. Releasing or Transferring a Red Clearance - The individual in charge upon completion of the work and after assuring that all men and equipment are in the clear should remove all working grounds and shall report to the Power Dispatcher that he is releasing his clearance, specified by number, and that all red clearance tags in his name may be removed. In the event that the individual in charge releases his red clearance without removing his working grounds he shall identify to the Power Dispatcher each location at which the line or equipment is grounded. A clearance shall not be transferred between parties, except as provided for in III-3, C. In the event that the individual in charge who received the clearance must transfer his authority to another person; the existing clearance shall be released by its holder and all tags removed. A new 1T1614(11) Receiving a Red Clearance Each person receiving an oral message concerning the switching of lines and equipment or issuance and receipt of clearances shall immediately repeat it back to the sender and obtain the identity of the sender. Each person sending such an oral message shall require it to be repeated back by the receiver and secure the latter's identity. At the time specified in the request for clearance, the individual in charge shall contact the Power Dispatcher and inform him that he is ready to receive his clearance. The Power Dispatcher shall grant the individual in charge the red clearance, specifying the exact limits of the clearance. The Power Dispatcher shall give the individual a red clearance number and grant permission to test the line for potential and proceed with the installation of working grounds, as appropriate. Equipment or lines covered under a red clearance shall not be energized for testing purposes without the permission of the Power Dispatcher and may be energized only under the supervision of the person holding the red clearance. No individual shall go to work on a piece of equipment or line for which a clearance has been requested until the clearance has been granted by the Power Dispatcher. 1T1614(10) a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the time set for work to begin. Clearances without application will be issued only on an emergency basis. clearances for outages involving customer equipment shall be made as far in advance as possible. The following information is required for clearance applications: the name of the person requesting the application; the name of the person who will be receiving the clearance; the exact piece of apparatus or section of line to be cleared specified by required clearance point; the time and date desired for the clearance to be issued; the anticipated length of time needed; the type of clearance sought; and the reason for the clearance. The Power Dispatcher will arrange to have the requested equipment or line switched out of service. All sources of electrical energy under the control of the Power Dispatcher shall be disconnected and checked for a visible open on all phases. All isolating devices shall be racked out or rendered inoperable and tagged with the Chugach red clearance tag clearly indicating that persons are at work. If isolating devices that are controlled automatically or remotely, can be rendered inoperable, they shall be rendered inoperable and tagged at the switch location. If it is impractical to render such isolating devices inoperable, then these remotely controlled devices shall be tagged at all points of control. The Power Dispatcher shall update and tag the dispatch board to indicate the status of all isolating devices and red clearance tags. 4.B. In the construction of new facilities for which no isolating devices are in position to provide connection to either lines or buses of the power system, no red clearance shall be required or issued for men to work o building the facilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Chugach Inspector to see that no isolating devices (removable links or jumpers) are placed in position prematurely and if found to be so positioned to see that they are removed immediately. This section is not to be construed to prevent the energization of new construction in small blocks, as the construction is completed, provided such energization is performed in accordance with the remaining rules. In the event that one or more of the clearance points defining a Red clearance are to be retired or relocated, during construction, the existing clearance shall be released and all tags removed prior to retirement. In the event that a clearance is still required a new Red Clearance shall be issued and defined by the appropriate remaining clearance points. A red clearance shall be required regardless of the stage of the construction if the isolating device is a switch which could energize electrical parts at 750 volts and above. III. | Application Procedures for Receiving and Releasing Clearances IT1614(9) Application for Ri 1 ce a. Application for red clearances should be made to the Power Dispatcher 72 hours in advance of the time set for work to begin and shall be made IT1614(8) accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code and the Power Dispatcher has been notified that such work will be in progress. a. The Red Clearance is a formal agreement between the Power Dispatcher and the individual in charge that the former will not authorize the re- energizing of specific lines or equipment from the power system without the latter's release of his clearance. With the issuance of a red clearance the Power Dispatcher give the assurance that: a. The equipment or lines are separated from the power system with isolating devices. b. All isolating devices have been tagged properly and wherever possible locked in the open position. ct Available ground switches have been closed unless the holder of the clearance requests that they be left open. The Power Dispatcher will check with all other personnel holding clearances on the facility for their concurrence before opening grounding switches. d. Where possible, all remotely operated devices have been placed in local control. C5 None of the isolating devices will be ordered closed until after the red clearance has been released. IT1614(7) The Power Control Center shall be the source of authority for all electrical red clearances on the Chugach system. The Manager of Power Control may delegate authority to qualified persons to issue red clearances on their own authority. This authority is delegated to the Power Dispatchers in order that they may perform their assigned duties and responsibilities. a. The permission of the Power Dispatcher is required before anyone may work on or in close proximity to electrical parts of the Chugach system, rated 750 volts or more. b. The Power Dispatcher shall be notified as soon as such work ceases. c. This section is not to be interpreted so as to restrict any qualified personnel from making repairs on or about equipment or lines on the Chugach system; where in his or her best judgement, life, limb, or property are in danger and communications with the Power Dispatcher are made difficult by storms or other causes and the qualified person can clear the trouble promptly with available help in compliance with the remaining rules. All workmen shall be protected by a red clearance whenever they touch or work within the minimum work distance (as specified by the National Electrical Safety Code) of electrical parts (power circuits, rated 750 volts or more) which may be energized by closing an isolating device. This section is not to be construed so as to prevent the performance of "hotwork" on energized lines and equipment, without a red clearance, so long as such work is performed in J18 Clearances, General IT1614(6) 3: Where possible, check indicator lights, breaker amps and breaker latch arm to verify that the breaker is in fact in the closed position. When it is necessary to open a load break cutout or connector the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. 1 Open the load break cutout/connector identified by pole, transformer or junction box number, phase(s) and cable tag description (if appropriate). When it is necessary to close a load break cutout or connector the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. 1 Close the load break cutout/connector identified by pole, transformer or junction box number, phase(s) and cable tag description (if appropriate). 1T1614(5) When it is necessary to open a power circuit breaker the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. i Open the power circuit breaker identified by number and station name. 2 Check power circuit breaker semaphore to verify that it indicates the breaker to be in the open position. When it is necessary to close a power circuit breaker, the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. Je Close the power circuit breaker identified by number and station name. Zs Check power circuit breaker samaphore to verify that it indicates the breaker to be in the closed position. 1T1614(4) verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. 1. Open the switch, identified by number and type (and location, if appropriate). 2 Check all three blades open (or any combination of blades required for single pole switching-specify each blade by phase). 3: Lock the switch in the open position (if appropriate). When it is necessary to close a switch of the type referred to in section 5-G, above, the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher verbal confirmation that each appropriate step has been performed. 1. Close the switch, identified by number and type (and location, if appropriate). 2 Check all three blades closed (or any combination of blades required for single pole switching-specify each blade by phase). 3. Lock the switch in the closed position (if appropriate). IT1614(3) The switchperson should carry a copy of the switching order at all times and shall check off each step as completed. The switchperson shall have access to a CEA radio at all times to facilitate contact with the Power Dispatcher. If, while executing a switching order, the switchperson has reason to believe that any further switching would be improper, he shall, AT THAT POINT report to the Power Dispatcher. If, when executing a switching order, a switch is found to be ina position other than that specified in the order, no further switching shall be completed-until the Power Dispatcher approves continuation of the switching order. Each person receiving an oral message concerning the switching of lines and equipment shall immediately repeat it back to the sender and obtain the identity of the sender. Each person sending such an oral message shall require it to be repeated back by the receiver and secure the latter's identity. When it is necessary to pen a switch (air break, gas, oil, or vacuum type; including pad mounted switch cabinets) rated at 750 volts or more, the following procedure shall be requested by the Power Dispatcher and Performed by the switchperson. Upon completion, the switchperson shall give the Power Dispatcher IT1614(2) name, address and official position of the person requesting such switching shall be given to the Power Dispatcher by the individual performing switching, in writing as soon as is practical. All switching orders shall be written by the Power Dispatcher. All switching orders should be reviewed either by the Manager of Power Control, the Power Control Assistant or another Power Dispatcher. Switching orders shall be clear and concise. Each step shall begin on a new line. Each switch shall be designated by its assigned dispatching number, approximate location and type. Switching orders shall be written such that when equipment or lines are to be disconnected from any source of electric energy for the protection of personnel, the switches; circuit breakers; or other devices designated and designed for operation under the load involved at the sectionalizing point, shall be opened or disconnected first. In the direction and performance of switching, the following procedures and conventions shall be followed: a. The switchperson shall review and make sure he understands the switching order before starting the switching. b. The switchperson shall perform all steps in the same sequence as given in the switching order unless changes are expressly approved by the Power Dispatcher. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DISPATCHING AND CLEARANCE PROCEDURES POWER DISPATCH SWITCHING AND CLEARANCE PROCEDURES I. Writing of switching orders and performance of switching. 1. IT1614(1) The Power Control Center shall be the source of authority for all switching on the Chugach System. The Manager of Power Control may delegate authority to qualified persons to issue switching orders and perform switching operations on their own authority. This authority is delegated to the Power Dispatchers in order that they may perform their assigned duties and responsibilities. This section is not to be interpreted so as to restrict any qualified personnel from performing switching to de-energize lines or equipment, where in his or her best judgement, life, limb, or property are in danger. In emergencies qualified field personnel may immediately de-energize circuits if requested by a Fire Department, Law Enforcement Officer, or other elected or appointed public officials and perform such switching that, in his/her opinion, is required. At that time, the Power Dispatcher shall be notified to verify that all possible sources of feed have been removed. The circuits shall not be re-energized until information is received that the emergency is over and the Power Dispatcher is notified. If such switching has been requested by a public official, the Exhibit "D" Transmission System Dispatch ani Clearance Procedures INDEX OF SECTIONS Section Draft Page I Switching and Clearance Procedures 1 Il Clearance, General 6 Il Application Procedures for Receiving and Releasing 9 Clearances IV Hot Line Orders, General 16 Vv Application Procedures for Receiving and Releasing 17 Hot Line Orders T1614 Date: November 5, 1991 1T1614(20) A hot line order shall not be transferred between parties except as provided for in V-3, C. In the event that the individual in charge who received the hot line order must transfer his authority to another person; the existing hot line order shall be released by its holder, all tags removed. A new hot line order and number shall be issued to the new individual in charge in accordance with the safety procedures outlined in this manual. In the event that the individual holding the hot line order is unavailable, for an unacceptable period of time and all practical means of contacting the individual have been exhausted, then his immediate supervisor shall assume full responsibility for the hot line order including its release. All such instances shall be fully documented by both the Power Dispatcher and the Supervisor involved.