Expedited Planning and Approval Process. In order to expedite the planning and approval of transmission projects needed to maintain the reliability of the ISO Controlled Grid, the ISO will consider, on a case-by-case basis, approving proposed transmission projects on an expedited basis. Projects so approved shall not be subject to the requirements of Section 3.2.2. Transmission projects eligible for expedited consideration include, but are not limited to, those required by equipment failure, anticipated equipment failure, load growth that could not be reasonably anticipated, significant changes in Congestion that may impair reliability, and other system anomalies which require prompt action to maintain reliability and which cannot be reasonably addressed through the regular grid planning process. The ISO will develop and post on the ISO’s Home Page planning procedures that outline the process and timeline for consideration of projects on an expedited basis.
