SDCL § 49-49-4: Contents of plan--Compliance with 2023 National Electrical Safety Code.

A wildfire mitigation plan must include, at a minimum:

(1) A description of areas within the service territory or facility locations of the qualified utility, which may be subject to a heightened risk of wildfire;

(2) A description of the procedures or strategies, standards, and time frames that the qualified utility will use to inspect and operate its infrastructure;

(3) A description of the procedures or strategies, and standards that the qualified utility will use to perform vegetation management;

(4) A description of the procedures or strategies for modifications or upgrades to electric facilities and preventative programs to reduce the risk of its electric facilities initiating a wildfire;

(5) A description of considerations or strategies for de-energizing power lines or modifying electric facility operations to mitigate potential wildfires, taking into consideration:

(a) The ability of the qualified utility to reasonably access the proposed powerline to be de-energized;

(b) The balance of the risk of wildfire with the need for continued supply of electricity to a community; and

(c) Any potential impact to public safety and first responders, as applicable;

(6) A description of the procedures or strategies the qualified utility intends to use to

restore its electrical system in the event of a wildfire;

(7) A description of the estimated incremental costs, if any, for the implementation of

the plan, including system improvements and upgrades;

(8) A description of community outreach and public awareness efforts before and during a wildfire season; and

(9) A description of coordination with applicable state or local wildfire agencies.

The procedures and standards under this section must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code.