§358.5. Independent functioning rule.
18 C.F.R. § 358.5
General rule. Except as permitted in this part or otherwise permitted by Commission order, a transmission provider's transmission function employees must function independently of its marketing function employees.
Separation of functions.
A transmission provider is prohibited from permitting its marketing function employees to—
Conduct transmission functions; or
Have access to the system control center or similar facilities used for transmission operations that differs in any way from the access available to other transmission customers.
A transmission provider is prohibited from permitting its transmission function employees to conduct marketing functions.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717-717w, 3301-3432; 16 U.S.C. 791-825r, 2601-2645; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352.
Source
Source: 73 FR 63829, Oct. 27, 2008, unless otherwise noted.