Workshop On DUs Compliance With The PDC

SEMINAR and WORKSHOP on DUs Compliance with the PDC
November 12 13, 2012 Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City
Ronaldo T. Garcia
OUTLINE
DMC
Resolution 46, Series 2010 ERC Resolution 13, Series 2011 Rules to Govern the Monitoring of Compliance of DUs with the PDC Regulatory Compliance Officer Distribution Code Enforcement Fines and Penalties
DMC Resolution No. 46, Series 2010

RATIFICATION OF THE ENDORSEMENT TO THE ERC OF THE DRAFT "RULES TO GOVERN THE MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE OF DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES WITH THE PHILIPPINE DISTRIBUTION CODE
Background
As mandated, the DMC, in coordination with the ERC, drafted rules governing the monitoring of compliance of the DUs with the PDC; Expository presentations on the draft rules was conducted on Sept. 22, 2010 (for Visayas & Mindanao) and Sept. 24, 2010 (for Luzon) at Mandaue, Cebu & ERC Hearing Room, respectively to gather inputs and comments from DUs; Public consultation was also conducted on Oct. 21, 2010 at ERC Hearing Room before finalization of the same Rules;
Background
The Distribution Technical Standard Subcommittee (DTSSC) gathered the comments from various DUs and requested that the final draft of the rules be forwarded to the ERC; On December 6, 2010, the DMC has ratify and endorsed the draft rules to the ERC the draft "Rules to Govern the Monitoring of Compliance of the Distribution Utilities (DUs) with the Philippine Distribution Code" for its approval.
DMC Res. 46, Series 2010
ERC Resolution No. 13, Series 2011

Resolution Adopting the DMC Rules to Govern the Monitoring of Compliance of DUs with the PDC
Legal Basis
Section
43 (b) of RA 9136 Mandates the ERC to promulgate and enforce a National Grid Code and a Distribution Code; Section 43 (t) of RA 9136 Mandates the ERC to perform such other regulatory functions that are appropriate and necessary in order to ensure the successful restructuring and modernization of the electric power industry.
Legal Basis
Section
2.2.5.1 of the PDC DMC shall establish and publish its own rules and procedures relating to the conduct of its business, which include, among others, the monitoring of distribution code enforcement; Section 2.2.5.2 of the PDC The Rules and procedures of the DMC shall be approved by the ERC
Background
June
21, 2011 - Approval of the Rules
August
8, 2011 - Publication in The Daily Tribune, pages 4-5
Salient Features
Article I - General Provisions Article II - Standards and Measurements Article III - Prioritization of Compliance with the Standards Article IV - Requirements and Procedures Article V - Final Provisions
General Provisions
Purpose Scope
of Application of Terms
Definition
Purpose
Establish Ensure
a monitoring system
DU compliance accountability
Promote Protect Set Set
public interest
order of priority a timeline for the compliance
Scope of Application
Privately-owned Electric LGU
DUs
Cooperatives
Owned-andOperated DUs of DUs
Consortium
Scope of Application (Cont)

Entities
duly authorized to own, operate and maintain distribution facilities within economic zones duly authorized entities engaged in the distribution of electricity
Other
DISTRIBUTORS COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT

The
DCMR shall include the current information on compliance with the PDC and Summary of Compliance Plans. Proofs, justifications and explanation of its self-assessment on the degree of compliance. ERC through the DMC, shall assess and determine the degree or level of compliance of the DU.
DISTRIBUTORS COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT (Cont)

If
the DUs system does not comply with any of the requirements, the DU shall prepare a reliable and attainable Compliance Plan. The Compliance Plan shall indicate The definite activities or projects to be implemented by the DU. The schedule of implementation and costs associated with the said activities.
Standards and Measurements

45
Standards
DSC-PDC # - Title of the Standard Reference References to the PDC Section Description of the Standard Measurements
Distributors Statement of Compliance

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements
Long Duration Voltage Variations

The DU shall ensure that no undervoltage or overvoltage is present at the connection point of any user in the Distribution System during normal operating conditions.
DSC-PDC-001 (3.2.3.4; 5.2.3)
3rd
Measurement:
Committed five (5) years statement of Distribution Development Plan (DDP) shall be prepared in accordance with the required technical analyses specified in the PDC.

PDC Duration 1. Undervoltage 2. Overvoltage > 1 min > 1 min Voltage Magnitude < 90% < 0.9 > 110% > 1.1 IEEE 1159-1995 Duration > 1 min > 1 min Voltage Magnitude 0.8 to 0.9 pu 1.1 to 1.2 pu
Undervoltage plot

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Voltage Sags in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-002 (3.2.3.5; 5.2.3.3)
The DU shall ensure that the Distribution System has sufficient capacity so that Voltage Sags when starting large induction motors will not adversely affect any User facilities or Equipment.
3rd
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine Voltage Sags at the Connection Points of Users with large induction motors.

PDC Duration 1. Sag Instantaneous Momentary Temporary 2. Swell Instantaneous Momentary Temporary 0.5 cycle to 1.0 min 110% to 180% 1.1 to 1.8 0.5 to 30 cycles 30 cycles to 3 s 3 s to 1 min 1.1 to 1.8 pu 1.1 to 1.4 pu 1.1 to 1.2 pu 0.5 cycle to 1.0 min 0.5 to 30 10% to 90% cycles 0.1 to 0.9 30 cycles to 3 s 3 s to 1 min 0.1 to 0.9 pu 0.1 to 0.9 pu 0.1 to 0.9 pu Voltage Magnitude IEEE 1159-1995 Duration Voltage Magnitude
Instantaneous Voltage Sag Caused by a Single-Line-To-Ground Fault
Temporary Voltage Sag Caused by Motor Starting

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

At any User System, the THD of the voltage at the Connection Points of the Distribution System shall not exceed five percent (5%) during normal operating conditions.
DSC-PDC-003 (3.2.4.4)
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine the THD of the voltage at the Connection Points of the Distribution System.
3rd
NR

Harmonics - Sinusoidal voltages and currents
having frequencies that are integral multiples of the fundamental frequency. (PDC)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) The ratio

of the root-mean-square of the harmonics content to the root-mean-square value of the fundamental quantity, expressed as a percent of the fundamental. (Proposed PDC)

The total harmonic distortion (THD) is used to define the effect of harmonics on the power system voltage. It is used in low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage systems. It is expressed as a percent of the fundamental and is defined as
THD = sumof all squares of amplitudeof all harmonic voltages 100% squareof theamplitudeof the fundamental voltage
THD =
h=2
Vh2
V1 100%
50
Where Vh = harmonic component of voltage of the order indicated by the subscript. h = order of harmonic
Composite harmonic waveform

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Total Demand Distortion (TDD)

At any User System, the TDD of the current at the Connection Points of the Distribution System shall not exceed five percent (5%) during normal operating conditions.
DSC-PDC-004 (3.2.4.5)
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine the TDD at the Connection Points of the Distribution System.
3rd
NR
Total Demand Distortion (TDD)

Total Demand Distortion (TDD) The total root-mean-square of the harmonics current distortion, in percent of the maximum demand load current (15 or 30 h= min demand). (I h )2
TDD =
h =1
IL
where IL = rms value of maximum demand load current h = harmonic order (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) Ih = rms load current at the harmonic order h

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Voltage Unbalance in the Distribution System

The maximum Voltage Unbalance at the Connection Point of any User of the Distribution System, excluding the Voltage Unbalance passed on from the Grid shall not exceed 2.5 percent during normal operating conditions.
DSC-PDC-005 (3.2.5.2)
3rd
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine the Voltage Unbalance at the Connection Point.
Voltage Unbalance
Voltage Unbalance The maximum deviation from the average of the three phase voltages divided by the average of the three phase voltages, expressed in percent. (PDC)
Voltage Unbalance
Imbalance trend for a residential feeder
Voltage Unbalance
VoltageUnbalance = max deviation from averagevoltage 100% averagevoltage
Sample:
The phase-to-phase voltage reading Va = 230 V Vb = 232 V Vc = 225 V
Average voltage = (230 + 232 + 225)3 = 229 V. The max deviation = 4 (for the value of 225,i.e. 230=1; 232=3; 225=4) Voltage Unbalance = 4229 100% = 1.7467 % = 1.7 %

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Flicker Severity in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-006 (3.2.6.4)
The Flicker Severity at the Connection Point of any User of the Distribution System shall not exceed 1.0 unit for short term and 0.8 unit for long term.
3rd
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine the Flicker Severity at the Connection Points of the Distribution System.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Short Duration Peaks in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-007 (3.2.7.2)
Infrequent short-duration peaks may be permitted to exceed the levels specified in Section 3.2.4 of the PDC for TDD and THD provided that such increases do not compromise the service to other End-Users or cause damage to any Equipment at the Connection Points of the Distribution System.
3rd
Measurements:
Procedures for connection of Users that may impose short-duration peaks should show that short-duration peaks are being measured, monitored, and controlled.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Distribution Interruption Reports

DSC-PDC-008 (3.3.4.1; 3.3.2; 3.3.3)
The Distribution Utility shall submit on a quarterly basis the monthly Interruption Reports for its Distribution System using the standard format prescribed by the ERC, as adopted by the DMC.
1st
Measurements:
Records of events involving outage of Equipment and power interruption of Users of the Distribution System for the last five (5) years shall be maintained.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution System Loss Report

DSC-PDC-009 (3.4.2.1; 3.4.1.2; 3.4.1.3)
The DU shall identify and report separately the Technical and Non-Technical Losses in its Distribution System to the ERC, through the DMC. The report shall include the Administrative Loss or Company Use.
1st
Measurements:
Records of actual System Losses segregated into Technical and Non-Technical, including Administrative Loss or Company Use for the last five (5) years shall be maintained.
ERC Issuances on System Loss

Sept. 29, 2004 ERC issued the Guidelines for the approval of
Caps on the Recoverable Rate of Distribution System Loss.
June 7, 2007 ERC issued Res. No. 19, S.2007, A Resolution

Embodying the ERCs Policy for Replacing Existing System Loss Caps of Distribution Utilities.
Dec. 8, 2008 ERC promulgated Res. No.17, S.2008, A Resolution

Adopting a New System Loss Cap for DUs.
May 6, 2010 ERC issued Res. No. 11, S.2010 A Resolution

Clarifying the Policy on the Treatment of KWH Company Use by DUs.
May 9, 2011 ERC issued Res. No.11, S.2011 A Resolution

Clarifying Resolution No. 17, S.2008 and Suspending Indefinitely the Filing of the DUs Respective Application.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Technical Loss Reduction through Reactive Power Compensation

DSC-PDC-010 (3.4.3.3; 5.2.4.2)
The DU shall correct feeder and substation feeder bus Reactive Power Demand to a level which will economically reduce feeder loss.
1st
Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations, and/or calculations shall be conducted to determine feeder losses.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Customer Service Program Report

The DU shall prepare and submit a report to the ERC, through the DMC, on the Customer Service Standards provided in the PDC. The Distribution Utility shall justify the basis for the target levels of performance.
DSC-PDC-011 (3.5.3.1; 3.5)
2nd
NR
Measurements:
Records of Customer Service Program for the last five (5) years shall be maintained. Customer Service Program shall include target levels and corresponding justifications.
Table 3-1 Customer Service Standards for Distribution Utilities

Customer Service Measure of Performance
Processing of application including estimates of charges Service connection Restoration of service after a fault Interruption on the secondary side, including service drop/lateral Power Quality complaints
Number of days upon submission of complete requirements Number of days upon compliance with all government and Distribution Utility requirements Numbers of hours for 100% restoration
a) b)
Visit within x number of working days after receipt of complaint or substantive answer within y number of days; and Correction of Power Quality problems within z number of months
Informing Customers on schedule of power Interruptions Responding to emergency calls Billing queries and complaints
Announcements x number of days prior to the scheduled Interruptions Response within x number of hours after receipt of call a) b) Answer to queries within x number of hours; and Correction of errors in billing statement within y number of hours (or days) Answer to queries within x number of hours; and Correction of errors in payments within y number of hours (or days) Visit within x number of working days after receipt of complaint or substantive answer within y number of days; and Correction of meter problems within z number of weeks
Payment queries and complaints
a) b)
Meter complaints
a) b)
Reconnection of service Making and Keeping of appointments
Reconnect within x hours after payment of all dues, provided payment is made before a specified cut-off time a) Specific time is given to the Customer; and b) Seeing the Customer at the appointed time

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Distribution System Development, Operation and Maintenance according to PEC and OSHS
DSC-PDC-012 (3.6.1.1; 3.6.1.2; 3.6.1.3)
The Distribution Utility shall develop, operate, and maintain its Distribution System in a safe manner and shall always ensure a safe work environment for its employees.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Review of safety requirements and procedures for Distribution System design, installation, operation and maintenance shall be conducted to determine consistency to the provisions of the latest editions of PEC 1 & 2 and OSHS.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Personnel Safety Records and Reports

DSC-PDC-013 (3.6.3; 3.6.2; 3.6.3)
The DU shall submit to the ERC, through the DMC, copies of records and reports required by OSHS as amended. These shall include the measurement of performance specified in Section 3.6.2 of the PDC.
1st
Measurements:
Records of accidents and illnesses of employees shall be maintained.
Outline
I. II. III.
IV. V.
Rule 1000 General Provision Rule 1020 - Registration Rule 1033 Training and Personnel Complement Rule 1040 Health and Safety Committee Rule 1050 Notification and Keeping of Records of Accidents and/or Occupational Illnesses
General Provision
RULE 1000 - GENERAL PROVISION Rule 1001: Purpose and Scope: (1) To protect every workingman against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions, thereby assuring the conservation of valuable manpower resources and the prevention of loss or damage to lives and properties, consistent with national development goals and with the States commitment for the total development of every worker as a complete human being. (2) This Standards shall apply to all places of employment except as otherwise provided in this Standard.
Registration
RULE 1020 - REGISTRATION
1021: General Provisions:

Every employer shall register his business with the Regional Labor Office or authorized representative having jurisdiction thereof to form part of a databank of all covered establishments.
1022: Registrable Unit:

The establishment regardless of size of economic activity, whether small, medium or large scale in one single location, shall be one registrable unit.
Registration
RULE 1020 REGISTRATION (Cont)
1023: Period of Registration:

(1) Existing establishments shall be registered within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Standards. (2) New establishments shall register within thirty (30) days before operation.
Registration
1024: Registration:
(1) Registration shall be made in form DOLE-BWC-IP-3 in 3 copies & to be submitted to the Regional Labor Office or authorized representatives. (2) Registration shall be free of charge & valid for the lifetime of the establishment except when any of the following conditions exists:
a. change in business name, b. change in location, c. change in ownership, or d. re-opening after previous closing.
Registration
1024: Registration: (Cont)

(3) Registration shall include a layout plan of the place of work floor by floor, in a scale of 1:100 meters white or blue print showing all the physical features of the workplace including storage, exits, aisles, machinery, clinic, emergency devices and location. (4) The registration form may be reprinted or reproduced and the back page may be used for other information.
Training & Personnel Complement

RULE 1030 - TRAINING OF PERSONNEL IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
1033: Training and Personnel Complement:

(1) The training course prescribed by the Bureau under this rule shall be a requisite for the appointment of the safetyman in place of employment.
1033: Training and Personnel Complement:
(Cont..)
(2) At least the ff. no. of supervisors or technical personnel shall take the required training & shall be appointed safety man, full time or part-time depending on the number of workers employed, & the type of workplace.
Number of Workers 200 and below Over 200 to 1000 For every 1000 workers Less than 1000 For every 1000 No. of Safety Man 1 part-time safety man 1 full-time safety man 1 full-time safety man 1 part-time safety man 1 full-time safety man Hazardous Workplace
Non-hazardous Workplace

RULE 1030 - TRAINING OF PERSONNEL IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1033: Training and Personnel Complement: (Cont)
(3) Duties of the Safety Man: A part-time safetyman shall be allotted at least 4 hours per week to perform the duties as safetyman. (4) The employment of a full-time safety man may not be required if the employer enters into a written contract with a qualified consultant or consulting organization.
Health and Safety Committee

RULE 1040 - HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
1041: General Requirements:

In every place of employment, a health and safety committee shall be organized within sixty (60) days after this Standards takes effect and for new establishments within one (1) month from the date the business starts operating. In both cases the Committee shall reorganize every January of the following year.

1042: Types & Composition of Health & Safety Committee:

No. of Workers > 400 >200 - 400 100 - 200 <100 Team Composition Chairman, Members (2 DH, 4W), Physician & Sec. Chairman, Members (1 S, 3W), Physician or Nurse & Sec. Chairman, Members (1 F, 3W), Nurse & Sec. Chairman, Members (3W), Nurse & Sec. A B C D E
TYPE
2> under 1Bldg. Chairman, Members (2S, 2W) & Sec.

1043: Duties of the Health and Safety Committee:

1043.01: Health and Safety Committee: The Committee is the planning & policymaking group in all matters pertaining to safety and health. The principal duties of the Committee are: (1) Plans & develops accident prevention programs. (2) Directs the accident prevention efforts in accordance with the safety programs, safety performance and government regulations in order to prevent accidents. (3) Conducts safety meetings at least once a month. (4) Reviews reports of inspection, accident investigations & implementation of program.

1043: Duties of the Health and Safety Committee:

1043.01: Health and Safety Committee: (5) Submits reports to the manager on its meetings & activities. (6) Provides necessary assistance to govt. inspecting authorities in the proper conduct of their activities. (7) Initiates & supervises safety training for employees. (8) Develops and maintains a disaster contingency plan and organizes such emergency service units as may be necessary to handle disaster situations pursuant to the emergency preparedness manual for establishments of the Office of Civil Defense.

1044: Term of Office of Members:

1044.01: Health and Safety Committee: The term of office of the department head in the committee may be one (1) year. The term of office of the worker members in Type A and Type B may be for two (2) years each; in Type C, D and E Committees, may all be one (1) year. The chairman, physician or nurse and the safety man shall be permanent members of the committee.
Records of Accidents
1054: Keeping of Records:
(1) The employer shall maintain & keep an accident or illness record which shall be open at all times for inspection to authorized personnel containing the following min. data: a. Date of accident or illness; b. Name of injured or ill employee, sex and age; c. Occupation of injured or ill employee at the time of accident or illness; d. Assigned causes of accident or illness;
1054: Keeping of Records: (Cont)

e. Extent and nature of disability; f. Period of disability (actual and/or charged); g. Whether accident involved damaged to materials, equipment or machinery, kind and extent of damage, including estimated or actual cost; and h. Record of initial notice and/or report to the Regional Labor Office or authorized representative.
1054: Keeping of Records: (Cont)

(2) The employer shall accomplish an Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report in duplicate using the prescribed form DOLE/BWC/HSD-IP-6b, which shall be submitted to the Bureau copy furnished the Regional Labor Office or duly authorized representative having jurisdiction on or before the 30th day of the month following the end of each calendar year.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Selection of Voltage Ratings of Distribution Equipment

DSC-PDC-014 (5.2.3.2)
The Distribution Utility shall consider the maximum estimated Voltage Swell in the selection of the voltage ratings of Distribution Equipment.
3rd
NR
Measurements:
Procedures and criteria for selection of voltage ratings of Distribution Equipment.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Transient Overvoltage Suppression Devices in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-015 (5.2.8.1; 5.2.8.2; 6.5.2.2)
The Distribution System and the User System shall be designed and operated to include devices that will mitigate the effects of transient overvoltage on the Distribution System and the User System.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Design procedures and criteria for selection and coordination of insulation Equipment (e.g., transformers, CB, fuses, DS, CT/PT, coupling devices, etc.)

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Protection of the Distribution System

The Distribution System shall be designed and operated with sufficient protection to ensure safety and to limit the frequency and duration of interruptions to End-Users.
DSC-PDC-016 (5.2.9.1; 5.2.9; 7.2.1.4)
Measurements:
Protection policy, requirements, and procedures shall include but not limited to fault clearance time and auto reclosing. All Distribution Equipment and devices shall be properly coordinated and adequately protected.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Fault Levels Information in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-017 (5.2.10.1; 5.2.10.2; 6.3.3.3)
The Distribution Utility shall inform the User of the designed and the existing fault levels of the Distribution System at the Connection Point.
1st
Measurements:
Short circuit reports shall contain the designed and existing fault levels at each Connection Point to be considered by the User in the design of the User System.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Grounding Method Used in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-018 (5.2.11.1; 5.2.11)
The DU shall inform the User of the grounding method used in the Distribution System. The specification of Distribution Equipment shall consider the maximum Voltage Swell that will be imposed on the Equipment during faults involving ground.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Grounding method used in the Distribution System and standards and specifications for compliance of Users shall be readily available to Users.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Monitoring and Control of Equipment for User System

DSC-PDC-019 (5.2.12.2; 5.2.12)
The DU shall provide, install, and maintain the telemetry outstation and all associated Equipment needed to monitor the User System.
Measurements:
Telemetry outstation and all associated Equipment needed to monitor the User System shall be provided, installed, and maintained. This Standard is applicable only to DU with an agreement with at least one (1) User regarding telemetry.
3rd
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standards for Equipment in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-020 (5.2.13.1; 5.2.13)
All Equipment at the Connection Point shall comply with the requirements of the IEC Standards or their equivalent national standards.
Measurements:
All Equipment at the Connection Point of the Distribution System shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of the IEC Standards or their equivalent national standards.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Maintenance Logbook for the Equipment in the Distribution System
The DU shall maintain a logbook containing the test results and maintenance records relating to its equipment at the Connection Point and shall make this logbook available when requested by the User.
DSC-PDC-021 (5.2.14.2)
Measurements:
Test results & maintenance records of equipment in all Connection Points of the Dist. Sys. shall readily be available to determine completeness of records. Records of testing and maintenance of equipment at all Connection Points of the Dist. Sys. shall be listed.
1st

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Application for New Connection or Modification of Existing Connection to the Distribution System
DSC-PDC-022 (5.3.5.1; 5.3; 5.9.3)
The DU shall establish the procedure for the processing of applications for connection or modification of an existing connection to the Distribution System.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Procedures and requirements for application of new connection or modification of existing connection to the Distribution System shall be consistent with Article 5.3 of the PDC.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Fixed Asset Boundary Document for Equipment in the Distribution System
DSC-PDC-023 (5.6.3.1; 5.6)
The Distribution Utility shall establish the procedure and forms required for the preparation of the Fixed Asset Boundary Documents.
Measurements:
Procedures and forms for preparation of Fixed Asset Boundary Documents for Equipment at the Connection Point of the Distribution System shall be in accordance with Article 5.6 of the PDC.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Electrical Diagrams for the Equipment in the Distribution System
The DU shall specify the procedure and format to be followed in the preparation of the Electrical Diagrams for any Connection Point.
DSC-PDC-024 (5.7.1.1; 5.7)
Measurements:
Procedures and forms for preparation of Electrical Diagrams at the Connection Point of the Distribution System shall be in accordance w/ Art. 5.7 of the PDC. Electrical Diagrams for all the Connection Points of the Distribution System shall be completed.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Connection Point Drawing in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-025 (5.8.1.1; 5.8)
The DU shall specify the procedures and formats to be followed in the preparation of the Connection Point Drawings for any Connection Point.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Procedures and forms for preparation of Connection Point Drawings at the Connection Point of the Distribution System shall be in accordance with Article 5.8 of the PDC.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
User Data Registration

The DU shall develop the forms for all data to be submitted in accordance with an application for a Connection Agreement or an Amended Connection Agreement.
DSC-PDC-026 (5.9.3; 5.9)
Measurements:
Procedures and forms for submission of Distribution System Data to be registered shall be in accordance with Article 5.9 of the PDC. Data relating to Connection Point and User System for all the Connection Points of the Distribution System shall be completed.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Maintenance of Distribution Planning Data Bank

DSC-PDC-027 (6.2.1.2; 6.2.5.1; 6.4; 6.5)
The DU shall consolidate and maintain the Dist. Planning Data according to the ff. categories: (a) Forecast Data; (b) Estimated Equipment Data; and (c) Registered Equipment Data.
1st
Measurements:
Procedures for collection and updating of Distribution Planning Data shall be in accordance with Articles 6.4 and 6.5 of the PDC.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of DDP
The Distribution Utility shall develop and submit its DDP annually to the Department of Energy (DOE). In the case of an Electric Cooperative, such plan shall also be submitted through the National Electrification Administration (NEA). A copy of the DDP shall also be submitted to the DMC.
DSC-PDC-028 (6.2.5.2; 6.2.5; 6.3)
1st
Measurements:
Distribution Development Plan (DDP) prepared during the preceding year shall be submitted to the DOE, NEA, and DMC.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Planning Studies

The DU shall conduct distribution planning studies to ensure the safety and reliability of the Distribution System.
DSC-PDC-029 (6.3.1.1; 6.3)
Measurements:
Procedures for conducting Distribution Planning studies. Analytical tools shall include, but are not limited to voltage drop analysis, short circuit analysis, system loss analysis, reliability analysis and economic/ financial analysis, for conducting Distribution Planning and impact studies
1st R

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Operating Procedures

DSC-PDC-030 (7.2.1.5; 7.4)
The DU is responsible for ensuring that safe and economic distribution operating procedures are always followed.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Distribution operating procedures, including communications channels

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Monthly Reports

The DU shall prepare and submit to the DMC monthly reports on distribution operation.
DSC-PDC-031 (7.4.3.1)
Measurements:
Records of Distribution operations (Monthly Operations Reports) shall be submitted to the DMC using the prescribed format by the ERC as adopted by the DMC on a quarterly basis pursuant to DMC Resolution No. 32, series of 2009.
1st R

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of SIR
The DU shall submit to the DMC the Significant Incident Reports prepared pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.7.2 of the PDC.
Measurements:
DSC-PDC-032 (7.4.3.2)
Records of Significant Incidents in the Distribution System (all Significant Incident Reports) shall be submitted to the DMC using the prescribed format under the DMC SIR Procedures approved by ERC through Resolution No. 5 series of 2010 Resolution Adopting the Distribution Management Committee Significant Incident Reporting Procedures
1st

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Annual Operations Report

DSC-PDC-033 (7.4.3.3)
The DU shall prepare and submit to the DMC an Annual Operations Report. This report shall include the Significant Incidents on the Distribution System that had a material effect on the Distribution System or the System of any User.
1st
Measurements:
Records of Distribution operations (Annual Operations Report) shall be submitted to the DMC using the ERC DU-MO2 prescribed template.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Maintenance Program

The DU shall prepare the ff. Dist. Maint. Progs. based on forecasted demand, Users provisional Maint. Prog. & requests for maintenance schedule:
Records of procedures for preparing the Dist. Maint. Prog. shall be in accordance w/ Sect. 7.5.1 of the PDC. 1st R
DSC-PDC-034 (7.5.1.1; 7.2.1.2; 7.5)
Measurements:
Records of Maint. Progs. shall include the ff:
Three (3)-year Maintenance Program; Annual Maintenance Program; and Monthly Maintenance Program

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Demand and Voltage Control Program

DSC-PDC-035 (7.6.1.1; 7.2.1.6; 7.6)
The Distribution Utility shall implement Demand Control when the System Operator has issued a Red Alert Notice due to a generation deficiency in the Grid or when a Multiple Outage Contingency resulted in island grid operation.
1st
NR
Measurements:
Records of procedures for Demand Control. Records shall include responses to the instructions of the System Operator.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Emergency Procedures

The DU shall develop and maintain a Manual of Distribution Emergency Procedures, which lists all parties to be notified, including their business and home phone numbers, in case of an emergency.
DSC-PDC-036 (7.7.1.3; 7.7)
2nd
NR
Measurements:
Manual of Distribution Emergency Procedures shall be developed, maintained and distributed, and shall include procedures to be observed during emergency drills.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Emergency Drills

DSC-PDC-037 (7.7.1.4; 7.7)
Emergency drills shall be conducted at least once a year to familiarize all personnel responsible for emergencies.
Measurements:
Emergency drills conducted during the preceding year. If an emergency drill has not been conducted yet, schedules and detailed instructions for the emergency drill shall be provided.
2nd

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Safety Coordination Procedures for Safety Precautions

DSC-PDC-038 (7.8.1.5; 7.8)
Safety Coordination Procedures shall be established for the coordination, establishment, maintenance and cancellation of safety precautions on MV and HV Equipment when work 2nd or testing is to be carried out on the Distribution System or the User System.
NR
Measurements:
Records of procedures for implementing Safety Precautions shall be in accordance with Article 7.8 of the PDC

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Power Quality Testing & Monitoring in the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-039 (7.9.1.1; 3.2; 7.9.1)
The DU shall, from time to time, determine the need to test and/or monitor the Power Quality at various points on its Distribution System.
3rd
NR
Measurements:
Procedures and schedule of monitoring of Power Quality of selected nodes of the Distribution System.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Monitoring of Effect of User System on the Distribution System

DSC-PDC-040 (7.9.2.1; 7.9.2)
The DU shall, from time to time, monitor the effect of the User System on the Distribution System.
3rd
Measurements:
Procedures and schedule of monitoring the effect of the User System on the Distribution System.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements System Tests on the Distribution System or the User System
System Tests w/c involve the simulation of conditions or the controlled application of unusual or extreme conditions that may have an impact to the Dist. Sys. or the User Sys. shall be carried out in a manner that shall not endanger any personnel or the general public.
DSC-PDC-041 (7.10.1.1; 7.10)
1st
NR
Measurements:
Records of procedures for implementing Sys. Tests shall be in accordance with Article 7.10 of the PDC. Procedures shall describe the details of the requirements for the Sys. Test Request, Sys. Test Group, Sys. Test Program and Sys. Test Report.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Capability Tests Procedures for Embedded Gen. Units

Tests shall be conducted, in accordance with the agreed procedures and standards to confirm the compliance.
DSC-PDC-042 (7.11.1.1; 7.11)
Measurements:
Records of procedures to confirm the capability of Embedded Generating Units shall be in accordance w/ Article 7.10 of the PGC & Article 7.11 of the PDC.
Capability Tests shall be conducted for all Embedded Generating Units w/in the Distribution System.
1st
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Std. Sys. for Site & Equipt. ID

The DU shall develop and establish a Standard System for Site and Equipment Identification to be used in identifying any site or equipment in all electrical diagrams, Connection Point drawings, distribution operation instructions, notices and other documents
DSC-PDC-043 (7.12.1.1; 7.12.1)
Measurements:
Procedures for Standard System for Site and Equipment Identification shall be in accordance with Section 7.12.1 of the PDC. Records of all Site and Equipment shall be with assigned identification according to the Standard System for Site and Equipment Identification.
3rd
NR

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard Measurements Std. labeling Sys. for Site & Equipt. ID

The Distribution Utility shall develop and establish a Standard Labeling System, which specifies the dimension, sizes of character, and colors of labels to identify the Sites and Equipment.
DSC-PDC-044 (7.12.2.1; 7.12.2)
3rd
NR
Measurements:
Procedures for labeling the Sites and Equipment in the Distribution System shall be in accordance with Section 7.12.2 of the PDC.

R or NR Prioty.
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Installation of Site & Equipt. ID.

The Distribution Utility or the User shall be responsible for the provision and installation of a clear and unambiguous label showing the Site and Equipment Identification at their respective System.
DSC-PDC-045 (7.12.2.2)
Measurements:
All Sites and Equipment in the Distribution System shall be certified and labeled indicating the dates and persons in-charge of labeling in accordance with the Standard System for Site and Equipment Identification and Labeling.
3rd
NR
PRIORITIZATION

First Priority - Compliance within 1 year Second Priority - Compliance within 3 years Third Priority - Compliance within 5 years
Note: DUs under PBR, compliance within 5 years after its current regulatory reset ECs under the RSEC-WR, ERC decision on their performance standard would prevail
First Priority
Reference
DSC-PDC-008 DSC-PDC-009 DSC-PDC-010 DSC-PDC-012 DSC-PDC-013 DSC-PDC-015 DSC-PDC-016 DSC-PDC-017 DSC-PDC-018
Standard
Interruption Report System Loss Report Technical Loss Reduction Safety Procedures Safety Reports Transient Overvoltage Protection of the Dist. System Fault Levels Grounding Method
First Priority
Reference
Standard
Standards for Equipment Maintenance Logbook Application for New Connection Fixed Asset Boundary Electrical Diagram Connection Point Drawing User Data Registration Planning Data Bank DDP
First Priority
Reference
Standard
Distribution Planning Studies Operating procedure Submission of Monthly Reports Submission of SIR Annual Operations Report Maintenance Program Demand & Voltage Control System Tests Capability Tests
Total 27
Second Priority
Reference
DSC-PDC-011 DSC-PDC-036 DSC-PDC-037 DSC-PDC-038
Standard
Customer Service Program Emergency Procedures Emergency Drills Safety Coordination
Total 4
Third Priority
Reference
DSC-PDC-001 DSC-PDC-002 DSC-PDC-003 DSC-PDC-004 DSC-PDC-005 DSC-PDC-006 DSC-PDC-007
Standard
Long Duration Voltage Variation Voltage Sags THD TDD Voltage Unbalance Flicker Severity Short Duration Peak
Third Priority
Reference
DSC-PDC-014 DSC-PDC-019 DSC-PDC-039 DSC-PDC-040 DSC-PDC-043 DSC-PDC-044 DSC-PDC-045
Standard
Voltage Ratings Equipment Monitoring & Control Power Quality Testing Monitoring of the Effect of User System Equipment Identification Labeling System for Site and Equipment Installation of Site and Equipment Identification
Total 14
Reportorial Requirements
DUs
shall submit its Distributors Compliance Monitoring Report using the prescribed template (Annex A).
Distributors Compliance Monitoring Report
The Report shall specify, but not limited to, the following: a) Standard or the prescribed technical specifications, performance standards, financial standards or other requirements of the PDC; b) Measurements by which the compliance of the reporting entity with the Standard will be assessed;
The Report shall specify, but not limited to, the following: (Cont) c) Self-assessment and certification of the reporting entity concerning its degree or level of compliance with the Standard; and d) Definite activities or projects to be implemented by the DU to fully comply with the requirements of the PDC.
The DU shall assess the applicability of the Standard to its Distribution System(s). If the Standard is applicable, the self-assessed degree or level of compliance shall be indicated in the Report. The degree of compliance with the Standard can be:

Full Compliance - Complies with all the requirements of the

Standard; and
Non-Compliance - Not in compliance with one or more of the

requirements of this Standard but has definite plan and schedule to correct all violations or complete all requirements;
Where the DU is in full compliance with the non-recurring Standard, the DU shall submit any proof of compliance in lieu of the required supporting information and/or documents. However, should there be any amendments to the required supporting information and/or documents, these shall submitted as part of the Report. The non-recurring Standard is a Standard that requires establishment of policies, procedures and systems to comply with technical standards. Table 2 indicates the recurring & the non-recurring Standard.
RECURRING DSC-PDC-001 DSC-PDC-002 DSC-PDC-005 DSC-PDC-006 DSC-PDC-007 DSC-PDC-008 DSC-PDC-009 DSC-PDC-010 DSC-PDC-013 DSC-PDC-017 DSC-PDC-021 DSC-PDC-027 DSC-PDC-028 Voltage Variations Voltage Sags Voltage Unbalance Flicker Severity Short Duration Peaks Interruption Reports System Loss Report Loss Reduction Fault Levels Maintenance Logbook Planning Data DDP
KVAR
NON-RECURRING DSC-PDC-003 DSC-PDC-004 DSC-PDC-011 DSC-PDC-012 DSC-PDC-014 DSC-PDC-015 DSC-PDC-016 DSC-PDC-018 DSC-PDC-019 DSC-PDC-020 DSC-PDC-022 DSC-PDC-023 DSC-PDC-024 THD TDD Cust. Service Program PEC & OSHS Voltage Ratings Transient Overvoltage Protection Grounding Method Monitoring & Control Standards for Equipt. Apptn. for New Contn. Fixed Asset Boundary Electrical Diagrams
Safety Records & Rpts.
RECURRING DSC-PDC-029 DSC-PDC-031 DSC-PDC-032 DSC-PDC-033 DSC-PDC-034 DSC-PDC-037 DSC-PDC-040 DSC-PDC-041 Planning Studies Monthly Reports SIR Annual Operations Rpt. Maintenance Program Emergency Drills Effect of User System Tests
NON-RECURRING DSC-PDC-025 DSC-PDC-026 DSC-PDC-030 DSC-PDC-035 DSC-PDC-036 DSC-PDC-038 DSC-PDC-039 DSC-PDC-042 DSC-PDC-043 DSC-PDC-044 DSC-PDC-045 Connection Pt. Drawg. User Data Registration Operating Procedures Demand & Volt. Contl. Emergency Procedures Emergency Drills Power Quality Tests Procedures Site & Equipment I.D. Labeling System Installation of I.D.
Where
the Standard is not applicable to the reporting entity or the reporting entity is not in full compliance with the Standard, the reporting entity shall explain the reasons for such conditions.
The DU entity shall ensure that supporting information and/or documents to justify its selfassessment of compliance w/ the Standard are readily available for verification & inspection by the ERC, through the DMC. These shall include documentations containing procedures, records, reports, programs, plans, actions taken or to be taken & other information that demonstrate the compliance of the reporting entity with the Standard.
The
Distributors Compliance Monitoring Report shall be certified by the authorized person of the reporting entity and shall be submitted under oath to the ERC, through the DMC.
Procedures for Reporting

4.2.1 Reporting A reporting entity shall submit to the ERC not later than May 31 of each year, the Distributors Compliance Monitoring Report (in hard and electronic copies), indicating its performance for the preceding calendar year against the minimum Standards provided in the PDC.

4.2.2 Self-Assessment A reporting entity shall conduct selfassessment through periodic monitoring of its compliance with the Standards of the PDC and provide in a form and manner and at such times as may be requested by the ERC, Distributors Compliance Monitoring Report under oath as set out in Section 4.2.3 of these Rules.

4.2.3 Record Keeping A DU shall maintain records of compliance and shall be available anytime for inspection.
A
DU shall maintain detailed records of all technical and economic evaluation conducted to comply w/ the requirements set out in Chapter 6 the PDC.

4.2.3 Record Keeping (Cont) All submitted reports shall be kept by the DMC and made available to the ERC upon request for a period of five (5) years.

4.2.4 Compliance Audit The ERC, through the DMC, shall conduct annual Compliance Audit in random manner, including spot inspections, to monitor compliance of the reporting entity with the Standards of the PDC.

4.2.4 Compliance Audit (Cont) The DU will be provided with a 60-day notification and all the necessary documents required by the Audit Team.

4.2.4 Compliance Audit (Cont)
The Audit Team will review the DUs evidence of compliance with all the applicable Standards of the PDC with the technical personnel of the reporting entity and as required, provide additional information to clarify data previously supplied to the Audit Team. Interviews supplied to the Audit Team, in conjunction with evidence provided, will be the basis in validating compliance with the PDC.

4.2.4 Compliance Audit (Cont) At the end of the Compliance Audit, the Audit Team shall conduct exit briefing with the reporting entity to discuss the preliminary audit findings and feedback from the reporting entity.
The
Audit Team - composed of DMC Board Members with DMC technical support staff.

4.2.5 Budget Budget for the conduct of the monitoring and Compliance Audit by the ERC, through DMC, shall be included in the annual budget of the DMC.
Final Provisions
5.1 Administrative Sanctions Violation of these Rules shall be subject to the imposition of fines and penalties in accordance with the Guidelines to Govern the Imposition of Administrative Sanctions in the form of Fines and Penalties Pursuant to Section 46 of EPIRA, as amended.
Final Provisions
5.2 Separability If for any reason, any provision of these Rules is declared unconstitutional or invalid by final judgment of a competent court, the other parts or provisions hereof which were not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Final Provisions
5.3 Repealing Clause

Any rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of these Rules is hereby repealed and modified accordingly.
5.4 Effectivity
These Rules shall take effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the country and upon posting electronically. Let copies of these Rules be furnished the University of the Philippines Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (UPLC-ONAR) and all concerned Distribution Utilities. Pasig City, June 21, 2011.
ERC Res. No. 19, Series 2006

A Resolution Clarifying Issues on the Appointment of a RCO and Prescribing the Duties and Responsibilities (Cont)
I. No specific requirement as long as he could function as an Internal Coordinator within the regulated entity for purposes of complying with ERC issuances; II. No need of creation of a new position, as what was required is merely to designate one of its senior officers to function as such; and III. Replacement of RCO should not be more frequent than once every 2 years & such replacement would only bind the ERC after 7 days from its receipt of the notice of replacement.

A Resolution Clarifying Issues on the Appointment of a RCO and Prescribing the Duties and Responsibilities (Cont) The duties and responsibilities of the RCO are;
Monitoring of ERC issuances; 2. Assuring the timely compliance of the regulated entity to pertinent ERC issuances; 3. Participation in the Mandatory Regulatory Education Program (MREP) courses;
1.

A Resolution Clarifying Issues on the Appointment of a RCO and Prescribing the Duties and Responsibilities (Cont) The duties and responsibilities of the RCO are;
4. 5.
6.
Attending RCO meetings/ seminars/ conferences scheduled by the ERC; Recipient of all general guidelines/issuances of the ERC, wherein the receipt of RCO is receipt of the regulated entity rule applies; and Such other duties and responsibilities that the ERC may, from time to time prescribe.
DISTRIBUTION CODE ENFORCEMENT

2.5 DISTRIBUTION CODE ENFORCEMENT AND REVISION PROCESS 2.5.1 Enforcement Process
2.5.1.1 Any party that has evidence that any other party has violated or is violating any provision of the Distribution Code may file a complaint to the DMC who shall initiate an enforcement process. The DMC may initiate the enforcement process even if no complaint has been filed but it has information on possible Distribution Code violations. The ERC may also direct the DMC to begin the enforcement process.
DISTRIBUTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
2.5.1 Enforcement Process (Cont)

(a) The DMC shall send a written notice to the offending party with the specifics of the alleged violation and the recommended course of action needed to correct the alleged violation; (b) The offending party shall respond in writing, within 30 days from receipt of the notice from the DMC, its reaction to the alleged violation and to state whether or not it shall comply with the course of action recommended by the DMC; (c) If the DMC is satisfied with the response, it shall make a report, including the recommended course of action, to the ERC who shall render the final decision on the matter; and (d) If the DMC is not satisfied with the response, it shall document the charges against the offending party and submit a report, including the recommended course of action, fines, and penalties to the ERC.
2.5.1.2 The steps of the enforcement process are as follows:
Fines and Penalties
Outline
ERC
Guidelines of 2002 ERC Resolution No. 13, Series of 2005 ERC Resolution No. 03, Series of 2009
GUIDELINES TO GOVERN THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS IN THE FORM OF FINES AND PENALTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136
Salient Features
ARTICLE I - KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ERC ARTICLE II - SCOPE & DEFINITION OF TERMS ARTICLE III - ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS ARTICLE IV CONTEMPT ARTICLE V - COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT ARTICLE VI - EFFECTIVITY
Article III Administrative Sanctions SECTION 4. NON-SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
A penalty P50,000 plus P100 a day for every day of violation shall be imposed upon any person who fails, without any justifiable reason, to submit documents and other documents required and deemed material and pertinent by the ERC.
Article III Administrative Sanctions

SECTION 5. Non-Compliance w/ the Provisions of the Act and its IRR, Grid & Distribution Codes & Rules, Regulations, Orders, Resolutions & Other Laws of the ERC.
A
fine of P100,000 plus P100 a day for every day of violation shall be imposed upon any person who has been found to have committed a violation of any of the provisions of the Act and its IRR, the Philippine Grid and Distribution Codes and rules, regulations, orders, resolutions and other laws the implementation and enforcement of which are assigned to the ERC, including but not limited to the following:
a) Operating as a Generation Company/Facility without a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) and appropriate clearances. b) Failure to provide open and non-discriminatory access to the Transmission and Distribution System, as and when prescribed/required.

SECTION 5. Non-Compliance w/ the Provisions of the Act and its IRR, Grid & Distribution Codes & Rules, Regulations, Orders, Resolutions & Other Laws of the ERC. (Cont) c) Non-compliance with the prescribed technical specifications and performance standards. d) Non-submission of a plan to comply with technical specifications prescribed by the Grid or Distribution Codes and/or failure to implement said plan within three (3) years from the effectivity of the said Codes. e) Operating as an Electricity Supplier without a valid license or permit. f) Failure to file an application for unbundling of rates.

SECTION 5. Non-Compliance w/ the Provisions of the Act and its IRR, Grid & Distribution Codes & Rules, Regulations, Orders, Resolutions & Other Laws of the ERC. (Cont) g) Operating as a Transmission or Distribution Utility without a valid Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN). h) Failure to file duly negotiated Transition Supply Contracts within the time prescribed by law. i) Failure to implement the mandated rate reduction. j) Failure of the Distribution Utility to adopt and implement a lifeline rate.
Article III Administrative Sanctions SECTION 6. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE AND WARNING
The penalty shall be imposed only after the offender has been duly informed in writing of said violation, has been given an opportunity to present an explanation and has been duly warned of the consequences of said violation. The imposition of any administrative sanction is without prejudice to any criminal action that may be filed, if warranted, under existing laws, rules and regulations.
Article III Administrative Sanctions SECTION 7. ANTI-COMPETITIVE ACTS.
A penalty not lower than P50,000 but not exceeding P50,000,000 shall be imposed upon any person who has been found, after due notice and hearing, to have engaged in any anti-competitive act including but not limited to cross-ownership, cross-subsidization, price or market manipulation or other unfair trade practices. This monetary sanction shall be without prejudice to the imposition of price controls, issuance of injunctions, requirement of divestment or disgorgement of excess profits and any criminal action that may be filed, if warranted, under existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 8. FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION
A penalty not lower than P50,000 but not exceeding P50,000,000 shall be imposed upon any DU w/c has been found to have committed fraud or misrepresentation in connection w/ its failure to comply with its obligation to mitigate potential stranded contract costs as provided under Section 33 of the Act and Rule 17 of its IRR. This monetary sanction shall be w/o prejudice to the requirement of divestment or disgorgement of excess profits and any criminal action that may be filed, if warranted, under existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 9. REVOCATION OF FRANCHISE OR PRIVILEGE
The repeated commission of violations provided under Sections 5, 7 and 8 hereof shall be a ground for ERC to recommend to Congress the revocation of the franchise or privilege granted to the offender.
Resolution No. 03, Series of 2009

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GUIDELINES TO GOVERN THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS IN THE FORM OF FINES AND PENALTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136
Amends Sections 4 and 5, Article III of the GUIDELINES TO GOVERN THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS IN THE FORM OF FINES AND PENALTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136 ("Guidelines") approved on May 17, 2002.
No. of Violation 1st violation 2nd and 3rd violations 4th and subsequent violations Basic Amount of Additional Penalty to be Imposed for the Delay in the Penalty Compliance from Notification PhP50,000.00 PhP100,000.00 PhP200,000.00 a)More than 1 (one) month but less than three (3) months - 10% of the basic amount of penalty b)Three (3) months to six (6) months 50% of the basic amount of penalty. c)More than six (6) months - 50% of the basic amount of penalty for every month of delay

If the reports/documents submitted contain fraudulent information/data, the same shall be treated as non-compliance with the preceding paragraph and shall be subject to the following sanctions:
No. of Violation
1st violation 2nd violation 3rd violation and subsequent violations
Basic Amount of Penalty

PhP200,000.00 PhP300,000.00 a) PhP500,000.00 and Cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience and b) Necessity (CPCN), License and the Franchise for Consortium c)
Additional Penalty
50% of the basic amount of penalty if there were Financial benefits that may be derived as a result of the violation 75% of the basic amount of penalty if the violation is intended to conceal illegal acts 100% of the basic amount of penalty if the violation directly affects the consumers

The official or personnel of the juridical entity solely responsible for the submission of the fraudulent reports shall be subject to the following sanctions:
No. of Violation 1st violation 2nd violation 3rd and subsequent violations Amount of Penalty PhP100,000.00 PhP200,000.00 PhP400,000.00
The responsible officer being referred to, are those who have directly participated in, or have authorized the preparation of such reports/documents. No compromise agreement shall be allowed in cases where the same violation was committed more than once.

SECTION 5. NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT AND ITS IRR, GRID AND DISTRIBUTION CODES, RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER LAWS OF THE ERC.
Any person who has been found to have committed a violation of any provisions of the Act and its IRR, the Philippine Grid and Distribution Codes (PGDC), rules, regulations, orders, resolutions and other laws the implementation and enforcement of which are delegated to the ERC, including but not limited to the following, shall be subject to the following sanctions:

Additional Penalty Shall be No. of violation Basic Amount of Penalty Imposed for Any Willful Delay in the Implementation 1st and 2nd violation PhP100,000.00 a) 10% of the basic amount 3rd and 4th violation PhP300,000.00 of penalty if the compliance 5th and subsequent PhP500,000.00and was made after one (1) violations Cancellation of the month from notice Certificate of Public Convenience and b) 50% of the basic amount of Necessity (CPCN), penalty if the compliance License and the was made after two (2) Franchise for months from notice Consortium b) 100% of the basic amount of penalty if the compliance was made after three (3) months from notice.
Thank You
Distribution Management Committee

20th Floor Pacific Center Bldg., San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center
www.gmcdmc.ph
North Luzon South Luzon Visayas Mindanao nluzdu@gmcdmc.ph sluzdu@gmcdmc.ph visdu@gmcdmc.ph mindu@gmcdmc.ph
Telefax: (02) 638 2599 Mobile: 0917 511 7564

Workshop On DUs Compliance With The PDC

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Исходное описание:

Оригинальное название

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

Workshop On DUs Compliance With The PDC

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

SEMINAR and WORKSHOP on DUs Compliance with the PDC

November 12 13, 2012 Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City

DMC Resolution No. 46, Series 2010

DMC Res. 46, Series 2010

ERC Resolution No. 13, Series 2011

21, 2011 - Approval of the Rules

8, 2011 - Publication in The Daily Tribune, pages 4-5

Promote Protect Set Set

order of priority a timeline for the compliance

Owned-andOperated DUs of DUs

Scope of Application (Cont)

DISTRIBUTORS COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT

DISTRIBUTORS COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT (Cont)

Standards and Measurements

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Long Duration Voltage Variations

DSC-PDC-001 (3.2.3.4; 5.2.3)

Long Duration Voltage Variations

Long Duration Voltage Variations

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Voltage Sags in the Distribution System

Voltage Sags in the Distribution System

Voltage Sags in the Distribution System

Instantaneous Voltage Sag Caused by a Single-Line-To-Ground Fault

Voltage Sags in the Distribution System

Temporary Voltage Sag Caused by Motor Starting

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) The ratio

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Composite harmonic waveform

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Total Demand Distortion (TDD)

Total Demand Distortion (TDD)

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Voltage Unbalance in the Distribution System

Imbalance trend for a residential feeder

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Flicker Severity in the Distribution System

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Short Duration Peaks in the Distribution System

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Submission of Distribution Interruption Reports

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Distribution System Loss Report

ERC Issuances on System Loss

June 7, 2007 ERC issued Res. No. 19, S.2007, A Resolution

Dec. 8, 2008 ERC promulgated Res. No.17, S.2008, A Resolution

May 6, 2010 ERC issued Res. No. 11, S.2010 A Resolution

May 9, 2011 ERC issued Res. No.11, S.2011 A Resolution

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Technical Loss Reduction through Reactive Power Compensation

Distributors Statement of Compliance

Customer Service Program Report

DSC-PDC-011 (3.5.3.1; 3.5)

Table 3-1 Customer Service Standards for Distribution Utilities

Payment queries and complaints

Reconnection of service Making and Keeping of appointments

Distributors Statement of Compliance

DSC-PDC-012 (3.6.1.1; 3.6.1.2; 3.6.1.3)