Below is a short overview of PRC-005-6 provided for Transmission Owners (TO), Generator Owners (GO), and Distribution Providers (DP), including its definitions and requirements. On January 1, 2016, the current revision of PRC-005-6 became mandatory and enforceable. This content is from the eCFR and is authoritative but unofficial. Displaying title 49, up to date as of 5/04/2026. Choosing an. This document also directs personnel to follow the utility procedures in the Protective Equipment Standard Test Procedures (PESTP) Manual and the Protection System Maintenance and Testing Program (PSMP). 2. In 2023, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B will shift from a “Recommended Practice” to a “Standard” containing mandatory language for the development, implementation and operation of an electrical maintenance program Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP). The NERC PRC-005-6 standards are designed to establish requirements for planning. The testing and verification of protection devices and arrangements introduces a number of issues.
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