KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) submitted its detailed report on the islandwide blackout that occurred on August 27, 2016 to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) on September 28, 2016.

That report confirmed that a procedural error caused a total system blackout on JPS’ transmission system at approximately 5:45 pm.

In a news release Friday, the OUR said this is as directed by the Electricity Act, 2015, which requires that the light and power company provides this report to the OUR within 30 days of the date of restoration of power.

In addition to the detailed report requirement, the JPS asked reportedly asked for more time to provide additional information that was requested by the OUR and has been given until October 31, 2016 to do so.

The OUR says it is committed to completing its investigation and analysis within 30 days of receipt of all the required information and will make the public aware of all developments.