Common use of Back-Up Operation Procedures Clause in Contracts

Back-Up Operation Procedures. The ISO shall maintain Back-Up Operation procedures that will carry out the intent and purposes of this ISO OATT, to the extent practical, in circumstances under which the normal communications or computer systems of the ISO are not fully functional. Such procedures shall include testing requirements and training for the ISO staff, and Transmission Owners. If a communication or computer system malfunction results in the ISO’s inability to operate the NYCA in accordance with ISO Procedures or under approved testing procedures, the ISO will direct the Transmission Owners to assume the responsibility to operate their respective systems, including facilities that a Transmission Owner has agreed to operate in accordance with an operation and maintenance agreement, in accordance with Good Utility Practice to facilitate the operation of the NYCA in a safe and reliable manner. The Transmission Owners will continue to operate their respective systems, including facilities that a Transmission Owner has agreed to operate in accordance with an operation and maintenance agreement, until such time that the ISO is ready to resume control. During Back- Up Operation, the Transmission Owner control centers will operate to maintain the Desired Net Interchange (“DNI”) within each Transmission District. Generator Bid curves will be provided by the ISO to the individual Transmission Owners in order to permit dispatch by the Transmission Owners, subject to the Transmission Owner code of conduct to the extent applicable. Normal Day-Ahead Market and Real-Time Market operations may be halted if required.