Common use of Definitive Interconnection Study Process Clause in Contracts

Definitive Interconnection Study Process. For a Transmission Provider that has transitioned to the Definitive Interconnection Study Process under the procedure described in Section 7, the Transmission Provider shall annually administer a Definitive Interconnection System Impact Cluster Study Process as provided for in this Section. The diagram attached as Appendix 6-1 provides an overview and timeline of initiation of a Definitive Interconnection Study: the DISIS Request Window, Customer Engagement Window, and Phase 1 of the DISIS. Interconnection Customers may initially elect to obtain an Informational Interconnection Study, as provided for under Section 3, prior to submitting an Interconnection Request and proceeding into the Definitive Interconnection Study Process. Interconnection Customers that elect to withdraw from the Definitive Interconnection Study Process may be subject to a Withdrawal Penalty, as further addressed in Section 4.7.1.