AEP Regulatory Compliance & Safety 5

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, what must AEP do if a storm event causes a discharge that exceeds permitted effluent limits?

Accepted Answer

Report the exceedance to the permitting authority as a permit deviation

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No action required if the excess is weather-related

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Immediately shut down the facility until limits are met

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File a variance request with the EPA within 90 days

Question 2

What is the primary safety concern addressed by AEP's confined space entry program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric hazards including oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and toxic contaminants

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Ergonomic hazards from working in tight spaces

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Noise exposure from equipment in enclosed areas

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Thermal stress from working in warm underground vaults

Question 3

When AEP performs transmission line work using the 'bare-hand' (live-line) technique, which safety standard primarily governs the practice?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and IEEE 516

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NFPA 70E

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ANSI Z87.1

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NERC CIP-005

Question 4

An AEP plant's SO2 emissions exceed its Clean Air Act allowance balance at year-end. What is the regulatory consequence?

Accepted Answer

The plant must offset excess tons at a 3:1 ratio in the following year and pay an excess emission penalty

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The plant receives a warning letter only

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The excess is forgiven if the plant has a compliance plan

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The excess is carried forward and deducted from next year's allowance with no penalty

Question 5

What does AEP's Safety Management System (SMS) require workers to do when they identify an 'uncontrolled hazard' they cannot immediately mitigate?

Accepted Answer

Stop work, report the hazard, and not resume until the hazard is controlled

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Continue working while documenting the hazard for future review

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Notify their supervisor after completing the shift

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Submit a suggestion form within 5 business days

Question 6

Which NERC CIP standard specifically addresses supply chain risk management for industrial control system hardware and software used by AEP?

Accepted Answer

CIP-013

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CIP-003

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CIP-010

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CIP-006

Question 7

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), AEP field crews providing first aid must have access to which item as a primary exposure control?

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment including gloves, face shields, and CPR barriers

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N95 respirators

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Antiviral medications in the first aid kit

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A written biohazard disposal contract with a vendor