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10 November 2005 M. Dean Sigmon ABB Inc. 2300 Mechanicsville Road Florence, SC 29501-0524 Jodi
Haasz/STDS/STAFF/US
/IEEE
11/10/2005 01:05 PM
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Subject Approval of Project - PC37.30.1
10 November 2005
M. Dean Sigmon
ABB Inc.
2300 Mechanicsville Road
Florence, SC 29501-0524
Re: PC37.30.1 - Standard Requirements For High Voltage Air Switches And Interrupting Switches for
Alternating Current, Rated Above 1,000 Volts
Dear Dean:
I am pleased to inform you that on 10 November 2005 the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved the above
referenced project until 31 December 2007. A copy of the file can be found on our website at
http://standards.ieee.org/board/nes/projects/C37-30-1.pdf
. Please note that, during the IEEE-SA
Standards Board ballot, one member suggested that the title of the document be changed to more
accurately reflect the content of the document and the purpose statement in the PAR. This is only a
suggestion that the Working Group may want to consider. If the Working Group decides to change the
title, a modified PAR will be required.
Now that your project has been approved, please forward a roster of participants involved in the
development of this project. This request is in accordance with the IEEE-SA Operations Manual, Clause
5.1.2i under Duties of the Sponsor which states:
"Submit annually to the IEEE Standards Department an electronic roster of individuals participating on
standards projects"
For your convenience, an Excel spreadsheet for your use has been posted on our website at
http://standards.ieee.org/guides/par/roster.xls
. Please forward this list to me via e-mail at
j.haasz@ieee.org
no later than 08 February 2006.
Please visit our website, IEEE Standards Development Online (
http://standards.ieee.org/resources/development/index.html
), for tools, forms and training to assist you in
the standards development process. Also, we strongly recommend that a copy of your draft be sent to this
office for review prior to the final vote by the working group to allow for a quick review by editorial staff
before sponsor balloting begins.
If you should have any further questions, please contact me at 732-562-6367 or by email at
j.haasz@ieee.org
.
Sincerely,
Jodi Haasz
Program Manager
International Stds Programs and Governance
Standards Activities Phone +1 732 562 6367
FAX +1 732 875 0695
Email: j.haasz@ieee.org 1 of 4
PAR FORM
PAR Status: Modified New PAR
PAR Approval Date: 10 November 2005
PAR Signature Page on File: Yes
1. Assigned Project Number: PC37.30.1
2. Sponsor Date of Request: 2005-09-27
3. Type of Document: Standard for
4. Title of Document:
Draft: Standard Requirements For High Voltage Air Switches And Interrupting Switches for
Alternating Current, Rated Above 1,000 Volts
5. Life Cycle: Full-Use
6. Type of Project:

6a. Is this an update to an existing PAR? Yes
If Yes: Indicated PAR number/approval date: C37.30.1 - 2003-12-10
If Yes: Is this Project in Ballot now? No
6b. The Project is a: New Standard
7. Working Group Information:

Name of Working Group: High Voltage Air Switches Working Group
Approximate Number of Expected Working Group Members:20
8. Contact information for Working Group Chair:

Name of Working Group Chair: Carl D Reigart
Telephone: 978-465-4251 FAX: 978-465-6740
Email: creigart@ieee.org
9. Contact information for Co-Chair/Official Reporter, Project Editor or Document
Custodian if different from the Working Group Chair:

Name of Co-Chair/Official Reporter, Project Editor or Document Custodian:
Telephone: FAX:
Email:
10. Contact information for Sponsoring Society or Standards Coordinating Committee:

Name of Sponsoring Society and Committee: IEEE Power Engineering Society Switchgear
Name of Sponsoring Committee Chair: Jeffrey H Nelson
Telephone: 423 751 8275 FAX: 423 751 6238
Email: jeffnelson@ieee.org
Name of Liaison Rep. (if different from the Sponsor Chair): M. Dean Sigmon
Telephone: 843-413-4707 FAX: 843-413-4850 2 of 4
Email: michael.d.sigmon@us.abb.com
Name of Co-Sponsoring Society and Committee:
Name of Co-Sponsoring Committee Chair:
Telephone: FAX:
Email:
Name of Liaison Rep. (if different from the Sponsor Chair):
Telephone: FAX:
Email:
11. The Type of ballot is: Individual Sponsor Ballot

Expected Date of Submission for Initial Sponsor Ballot: September 2006
12. Projected Completion Date for Submittal to RevCom: September 2007

Target Extension Request Information for a Modified PAR whose completion date is
being extended past the original four-year life of the PAR:

a. Statement of why the extension is required: The complexity of the task required to
consolidate the six existing documents has been found to be much more difficult than was
initially anticipated, and year 2005 changes to the IEEE Style Manual created the need for
significant review of the document and some amount of rework of the document.
b. How many working group members are working on the project? 20
c. How many times a year does the working group meet:
1. In person? 2 times per year
2. Via teleconference? Occasionally. Frequent electronic contact.
d. How many times a year is a draft version circulated to the working group via electronic
means? Typically 2-4
e. What percentage of the Draft is stable? 98%, year 2005 changes to the IEEE Style Manual
created the need for significant review of the document and some amount of rework of the
document.
f. How many significant working revisions has the Draft been through? (16) Sixteen
g. Balloting History - N/A 3 of 4
h. Is this the first request for an extension? No
If no, when was the previous extension approved? 10 December 2003
13. Scope of Proposed Project:

This standard covers preferred ratings, construction and testing requirements, and application,
loading, installation, operation and maintenance guidelines for all high-voltage enclosed and
non-enclosed, indoor and outdoor switches rated in excess of 1000 V. This includes such switch
types as disconnect, horn-gap, fault-initiation, interrupter, and ground for manual or power
operation. The following switch types are not covered by this standard: distribution cutouts fitted
with disconnecting blades, and switches used in metal-enclosed and pad-mounted switchgear.
This standard also does not apply to load-break separable insulated connectors, circuit-breakers,
circuit-switchers, or reclosers.

Is the completion of this document contingent upon the completion of another document?
No
14. Purpose of Proposed Project:

The purpose of this standard is to provide a basic standard for switches. The broad definition of a
switch encompasses devices that meet the strict definition of an interrupter switch in IEEE Std
C37.100-1992 and encompasses devices that utilize insulating media other than air.
15. Reason for the Proposed Project:

The proposed project is the first phase of a two-part process to facilitate harmonization of the
C37.3X series of standards with existing IEC documents covering switch devices. Due to the
complexity and divergent formats between the C37.3X series and IEC documents, the working
group determined that consolidation of the C37.3X series would facilitate comprehension and
management of the project. Moreover, the consolidation of the C37.3X series would benefit users
by providing one document rather than 6 separate documents to be used as a reference. Users of
the document include, but are not limited to, electric utilities and other purchasers of High
Voltage Air Break Switches and Interrupting Switches; Manufacturers, Design and Consulting
Engineers involved in the development and application of this equipment. The second phase of
the process (not included under this PAR) will involve line-by-line comparisons of the IEEE and
IEC documents to achieve harmonization, where possible. The second phase will be more
difficult to resolve due to the negotiations required to coordinate or merge the contents and
formats of the IEEE and IEC documents.
16. Intellectual Property:
a. Has the IEEE-SA policy on intellectual property been presented to those responsible for
preparing/submitting this PAR? Yes 2005-10-03
b. Is the sponsor aware of copyright permissions needed for this project? No
c. Is the sponsor aware of trademarks that apply to this project? No
d. Is the sponsor aware of possible registration activity related to this project? No
17. Are there other documents or projects with a similar scope? No
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18. Is there potential for this document (in part or in whole) to be adopted by another
national , regional or international organization? Do not know at this time

If yes, the following questions must be answered:

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