Which groups must receive two hours of System restoration training every 2 calendar years?

• A. Transmission Operator only
• B. Transmission Operator and applicable Transmission Owner
• C. Transmission Operator, applicable Transmission Owner, and applicable Distribution Provider
• D. All field personnel

Answer: (C)

System restoration training targets the entities that play direct, in-the-mook sense, roles in getting the bulk electric system back up after an outage. The people who must receive two hours of training every two calendar years are the Transmission Operator, the applicable Transmission Owner, and the applicable Distribution Provider.

The Transmission Operator is the control-center function that guides real-time operations and restoration sequencing. The applicable Transmission Owner owns or operates the transmission facilities and must be prepared to support restoration tasks, including coordinating with others and ensuring facilities are ready for reenergization. The applicable Distribution Provider is responsible for restoring service to customers at the distribution level and for coordinating with the transmission system and other entities during restoration.

Having two hours of training biennially keeps these groups up to date on restoration procedures, communication protocols, roles and responsibilities, and the sequence of steps to restore service safely and reliably. This focused refresh helps ensure swift, coordinated action during an outage.

Including other groups, like all field personnel, would broaden the requirement beyond who is expected to lead and support restoration coordination, as field personnel may fall under different training tracks or broader safety and operational learnings rather than the specific system restoration coordination covered here.