Each Reliability Coordinator shall conduct two System restoration drills, exercises, or simulations per _____, which shall include the Transmission Operators and Generator Operators as dictated by the particular scope of the drill, exercise, or simulation that is being conducted.

• A. per fiscal year
• B. per calendar year
• C. per quarter
• D. per month

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to maintain readiness through a regular, predictable cadence that applies to all parties involved. Requiring two System restoration drills each calendar year ensures Reliability Coordinators practice the procedures and coordination with Transmission Operators and Generator Operators without overburdening resources. The calendar-year timeframe aligns with annual planning, reporting, and review cycles, making scheduling, tracking, and post‑drill evaluations straightforward within the same yearly cycle. This cadence also allows for varied scenarios across different times of the year, helping verify that restoration procedures and communications stay current. Choosing a different interval would either add unnecessary burden (monthly), risk missing seasonal or scenario coverage (quarterly), or misalign with standard annual reporting (fiscal year).