Rule 4901:5-23-02 | General provisions.
(A) Emergency rules to respond to fuel shortages threatening electric generation and consumer power supplies are found in Chapter 4901:5-19 of the Administrative Code. The rules contained in Chapter 4901:5-23 of the Administrative Code cover the availability of coal for use other than electric power generation. The requirements of Chapter 4901:5-23 of the Administrative Code are keyed to the remaining supply of coal.
(B) The actions required of coal suppliers in Chapter 4901:5-23 of the Administrative Code shall be implemented by the coal suppliers to the extent reasonably possible.
(C) In anticipation of an imminent energy emergency or during a declared energy emergency, each coal supplier shall be required to answer commission staff's questions, as well as to update its company's contact information with the commission.
(D) The commission's fuel source advisory council may notify and advise the chairperson of the commission about coal supply problems and shortages and may make recommendations, including the need for the governor to declare an energy emergency and to implement rule 4901:5-23-04 of the Administrative Code.
(E) The chairperson of the commission shall notify the governor when, based on the information available to the chairperson, the chairperson believes that either of the following conditions exists:
(1) An energy emergency may exist with regard to the supply of coal.
(2) An energy emergency no longer exists with regard to the supply of coal.
(F) Nothing in this rule precludes a coal supplier, after notification to the commission, from initiating its curtailment plans prior to commission directive, in order to meet operational needs.
(G) The commission may, upon an application or a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, other than a requirement mandated by statute, for good cause shown.
(H) The commission may direct the attorney general to bring an action for immediate injunction or other appropriate relief to enforce commission orders and to secure immediate compliance with this chapter.
Last updated July 7, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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