Contents of plan--Compliance with 2023 National Electrical Safety Code

A wildfire mitigation plan must include, at a minimum: (1) A description of areas within the service territory or facility locations of the qualified utility, which may be subject to a heightened risk of wildfire; (2) A description of the procedures or strategies, standards, and time frames that the qualified utility will use to inspect and operate its infrastructure; (3) A description of the procedures or strategies, and standards that the qualified utility will use to perform vegetation management; (4) A description of the procedures or strategies for modifications or upgrades to electric facilities and preventative programs to reduce the risk of its electric facilities initiating a wildfire; (5) A description of considerations or strategies for de-energizing power lines or modifying electric facility operations to mitigate potential wildfires, taking into consideration: (a) The ability of the qualified utility to reasonably access the proposed powerline to be de-energized; (b) The balance of the risk of wildfire with the need for continued supply of electricity to a community; and (c) Any potential impact to public safety and first responders, as applicable; (6) A description of the procedures or strategies the qualified utility intends to use to restore its electrical system in the event of a wildfire; (7) A description of the estimated incremental costs, if any, for the implementation of the plan, including system improvements and upgrades; (8) A description of community outreach and public awareness efforts before and during a wildfire season; and (9) A description of coordination with applicable state or local wildfire agencies. The procedures and standards under this section must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code. Source: SL 2026, ch 189 , § 4.