AEP Regulatory Compliance & Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) designed to protect workers from?
- Arc flash burns only
- Electric shock and arc flash hazards (Correct answer)
- Falling object hazards
- Chemical exposure risks
Correct answer: Electric shock and arc flash hazards
MAD under 29 CFR 1910.269 establishes safe boundaries to protect qualified workers from both electric shock and arc flash energy.
Question 2: Which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over AEP's nuclear generating facilities?
- OSHA
- EPA
- NRC (Correct answer)
- FERC
Correct answer: NRC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has primary oversight authority for nuclear power plant safety, licensing, and operations.
Question 3: What does an Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) document before work begins on live circuits?
- The equipment purchase cost
- Justification, hazard analysis, and PPE requirements (Correct answer)
- The employee's certification number only
- Scheduled outage windows
Correct answer: Justification, hazard analysis, and PPE requirements
An EEWP must document the justification for not de-energizing, hazard analysis results, and required PPE before any energized electrical work is performed.
Question 4: NERC CIP-007 standards primarily address which cybersecurity domain for bulk electric systems?
- Physical perimeter security
- Systems security management for cyber assets (Correct answer)
- Incident reporting timelines
- Personnel background checks
Correct answer: Systems security management for cyber assets
CIP-007 covers systems security management, including ports and services, security patch management, and malicious code prevention for BES cyber systems.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) group lock box in a multi-craft work environment?
- To store spare lockout devices
- To ensure each worker can apply a personal lock on shared energy isolation points (Correct answer)
- To track equipment maintenance schedules
- To store hazardous material SDS sheets
Correct answer: To ensure each worker can apply a personal lock on shared energy isolation points
A group lock box allows multiple workers to each apply their own personal padlock, ensuring no energy source can be restored until every worker has removed their lock.
Question 6: Under EPA's Clean Air Act, what must AEP obtain before constructing a new major emission source?
- A PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) permit (Correct answer)
- A NPDES permit
- A RCRA permit
- A TSCA clearance certificate
Correct answer: A PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) permit
New major stationary sources in attainment areas must obtain a PSD permit under the Clean Air Act before construction begins.
Question 7: What is the maximum voltage for which Class 00 rubber insulating gloves are rated?
- 500 volts
- 1,000 volts (Correct answer)
- 5,000 volts
- 17,000 volts
Correct answer: 1,000 volts
Class 00 rubber insulating gloves are rated for a maximum use voltage of 500V AC (proof tested to 2,500V), not 1,000V — Class 0 covers up to 1,000V.
AEP Regulatory Compliance & Safety 2
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) designed to protect workers from?