Section 2912 - Case-By-Case Review for Reliability or Financial Exemptions(a) A local publicly owned electric utility may petition the Commission for an exemption from application of this chapter to a covered procurement that would not comply with the EPS. The Commission may grant an exemption for covered procurements under this section if the local publicly owned electric utility demonstrates that: (1) the covered procurement is necessary to address system reliability concerns; or(2) extraordinary circumstances, catastrophic events, or threat of significant financial harm will arise from implementation of this chapter.(b) Upon receipt of a petition, the executive director shall review and make a recommendation to the full Commission on whether to grant the petition. The executive director may, within 14 days after receipt of a petition, notify the local publicly owned electric utility in writing of any additional information needed to review the petition. The Commission shall consider the executive director's recommendation and shall issue a decision on whether to grant the petition within 30 days after receipt of the complete petition.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 2912
1. New section filed 10-16-2007; operative 10-16-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 42). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213 and 25218(e), Public Resources Code; and Section 8341, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section 8341, Public Utilities Code.
1. New section filed 10-16-2007; operative 10-16-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 42).