Definitions

DEOB uses defined terms so that administrative, technical, data, payment, and document events are not conflated.

Administrative Record: A record maintained for an administrative purpose within a stated service scope.
Facility: The physical, operational, or computational-load facility identified in a DEOB request.
Registration: The annual process used to establish or renew an administrative facility record.
Examination: A defined technical review of one matter within an accepted scope.
Inspection Testing: The DEOB service pathway for a defined examination that may include testing, evidence review, analysis, and reporting.
Matter: The specific subject presented for examination.
Scope: The stated boundaries, methods, evidence, deliverable, and limitations applicable to a request.
Evidence: Information supplied or identified for use in an examination or technical determination.
Finding: A documented result supported by the evidence and method within the accepted scope.
Report: A controlled document describing scope, evidence, methods, findings, limitations, and related information.
Protocol: A defined technical procedure or program with stated entry conditions, methods, and outputs.
Event Analysis: A defined technical analysis of an identified electrical event using the agreed data and methods.
Corridor Pilot: A limited-duration DEOCI / SSCI engagement used to evaluate an agreed metric.
Corridor Watch: An annual monitoring engagement available after the applicable pilot qualification.
Source: An identified origin of data or reference material.
Data Package: A controlled collection of authorized records prepared for an identified delivery scope.
Verified Payment: A payment status established from an accepted processor notification and matching configured offer.
Record Status: A controlled state describing where a record is within its applicable lifecycle.