The Reliability Coordinator shall review the Operating Plan(s) to mitigate operating Emergencies submitted by a Transmission Operator or a Balancing Authority regarding any reliability risks identified between Operating Plans within how many calendar days of receipt?

• A. 30 calendar days
• B. 15 calendar days
• C. 45 calendar days
• D. 60 calendar days

Answer: (A)

The time element being tested is how quickly a Reliability Coordinator must act to ensure coherence and mitigation across plans. When a Transmission Operator or Balancing Authority submits Operating Plans aimed at mitigating Emergencies and addressing reliability risks identified between those plans, the Reliability Coordinator is expected to review them within 30 calendar days of receipt. This 30-day window keeps coordination timely, so any gaps or conflicts between plans can be resolved promptly and risks mitigated before they can affect the system. The review process typically involves checking for consistency, potential cross-impacts, and whether the plans collectively meet reliability objectives; if needed, the RC can request clarifications or revisions to align all plans.