# Continuity of Operations Plan
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-25 · Effective 2012-07-25 · 77 FR 43488
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-18157
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 43488
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 376
- **Publication date:** 2012-07-25
- **Effective date:** 2012-07-25
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. RM12-13-000
## Abstract

In this rule the Commission revises its regulations pertaining to its Continuity of Operations Plan to allow the Commission the discretion to better address not only long-term and catastrophic events but also short-term events including loss of power or water. The rule allows for greater discretion regarding: the activation and deactivation of the Continuity of Operations Plan and any suspension of Commission operations; the length of time that the Continuity of Operations Plan is in effect and the length of time that Commission operations are suspended; the deactivation schedule and the resumption of full Commission operations; and the rescheduling of hearings, conferences and meetings. The rule also adds items to the list of requirements which are suspended when Commission operations are suspended.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/25/2012-18157/continuity-of-operations-plan)
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