Topic:"Boards Regulatory Rules" in M03324

I. INTRODUCTION The North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") respectfully submits notice of amendments to Article III, sections 1 and 2 of NERC's Bylaws. The amendments were approved by the NERC Member Representatives Commi...

AI summary NERC submitted amendments to its bylaws to expand the Board of Trustees from 11 to 12 members, approved by the MRC and FERC. The amendments aim to address increased workload and responsibilities, with FERC approving the changes in October 2009. NERC directed the Nominating Committee to propose a new trustee for election in 2010.

III. STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE OF BYLAWS AMENDMENTS The amendments are to Article III, sections 1 and 2 of the Bylaws, including addition of new subsections 1a, "Increase in number of trustees," and 1b, "Decrease in number of trustees...

AI summary The bylaw amendments aim to grant the NERC Board flexibility to adjust the number of independent trustees between ten and eleven, addressing increased workload on the Board of Trustees Compliance Committee (BOTCC) due to a surge in reliability standards violations since 2007. This is recommended by the NERC Nominating Committee to manage the BOTCC's growing responsibilities.

ARTICLE III Board of Trustees Section 1 — Board of Trustees — The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees. The board shall consist of eleven members (the "trustees"), unless it is increased to twelve...

AI summary Article III establishes the Board of Trustees' structure, consisting of 11 or 12 members, with 10/11 independent trustees and 1 management trustee. Procedures for increasing/decreasing trusteeship numbers are outlined, requiring board resolutions and annual elections, with decisions justified as being in the Corporation's and Members' best interests.

Section 2 — Composition of Board Based on Country Participation - a. The board shall consist of a number of trustees from the United States and from Canada. The number of trustees from Canada shall not be less than the percentage of the NE...

AI summary Section 2 establishes a board composition formula based on the net energy for load (NEL) percentages of Canada and the United States, ensuring Canadian representation proportional to their NEL share. It also outlines a future expansion to include Mexico if recognized as an electric reliability organization by Mexican regulatory authorities.

CLEAN VERSION OF NERC BYLAWS WITH AMENDMENTS

AI summary The document presents a clean version of NERC bylaws with amendments, likely related to regulatory updates or modifications to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's governance structure.

ARTICLE I Definitions Section 1 — Definitions — As used in these Bylaws of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Corporation"), the terms set forth in this Article I shall have the meanings se...

AI summary This section defines key terms for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Bylaws, including 'Applicable governmental authority,' 'Board,' 'Bulk power system,' 'Commission,' and 'Electric reliability organization.' These definitions establish jurisdictional boundaries and operational scope for reliability standards enforcement across North America.

Section 3 — Obligations and Conditions of Membership - a. Each member shall agree, in writing, to accept the responsibility to promote, support, and comply with the purposes and policies of the Corporation as set forth in its Certificate o...

AI summary Section 3 outlines membership obligations, requiring members to support the Corporation's policies and execute a liability waiver agreement, shielding the Corporation from damages caused by its agents, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

- with a substantial business interest in ownership and/or operation in any of the asset categories of generation, transmission or distribution. This sector also includes organizations that represent the interests of such entities. - ii. S...

AI summary Section 4 defines five membership sectors for regulatory proceedings: business utilities, state/municipal utilities, cooperative utilities, federal/provincial utilities, and transmission-dependent utilities. Each sector includes entities with specific ownership, operational, or regulatory characteristics, as well as organizations representing their interests.

ARTICLE III Board of Trustees Section 1 — Board of Trustees — The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees. The board shall consist of eleven members (the "trustees"), unless it is increased to twelve...

AI summary The article outlines the composition and governance of the Board of Trustees, including provisions for increasing or decreasing the number of trustees. It specifies that eleven trustees (ten independent, one management) govern the Corporation, with procedures for adjusting trustee numbers through board resolutions, subject to annual election timelines and justifications aligned with the Corporation's best interests.

Section 4 — Vacancies on the Board —Should any vacancy on the board arise from the death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal from office of any independent trustee, or from any other cause, such vacancy shall be filled b...

AI summary This section outlines procedures for filling vacancies on the board and the formation of a nominating committee. Vacancies must be filled at the next annual election or through a special election. The nominating committee is responsible for recommending candidates to fill expiring terms and remaining terms of departed trustees.

ARTICLE IV Meetings of Members of the Corporation Section 1 ¾ Meetings of Members Meetings of members of the Corporation may be called for any purpose or purposes by the chairman of the board or by a number of members constituting at least...

AI summary Article IV outlines procedures for calling member meetings of the Corporation, requiring notice to all members 10-60 days in advance, specifying meeting locations, and stipulating that meetings may be convened by the chairman or 10% of members from at least three sectors.

ARTICLE V Meetings of the Board of Trustees Section 1 ¾ Regular Meetings of the Board A regular meeting of the board for such business as may come before the meeting shall be held on or about February 1 of each year. By resolution adopted...

AI summary Article V outlines procedures for the Board of Trustees' meetings, including regular meetings held annually on or about February 1, special meetings called by the chairman or two trustees with five days' notice, quorum requirements (majority of trustees), and voting rules (majority of present trustees).

ARTICLE VII Committees of the Corporation Section 1 ¾ Committees of the Corporation In addition to those committees specified by these Bylaws, to which the board shall appoint members in accordance with the requirements of these Bylaws, th...

AI summary The article outlines the board's authority to establish committees, emphasizing balanced representation from the US, Canada, and Mexico based on NEL percentages and inclusion of technically qualified members.

ARTICLE VIII Member Representatives Committee Section 1 ¾ Member Representatives Committee The Corporation shall have a Member Representatives Committee that shall have the following rights and obligations: - a. to elect the independent tr...

AI summary The Member Representatives Committee (MRC) is established to elect independent trustees, vote on bylaw amendments, and advise the board on budgets and business plans. It consists of sector representatives with specific voting rights and term structures, ensuring balanced representation and avoiding board overlap.

Section 3 — Election of Members of the Member Representatives Committee a. Unless a sector adopts an alternative election procedure, the annual election of representatives from each sector to the Member Representatives Committee, and any e...

AI summary This section outlines the election process for the Member Representatives Committee (MRC), including nomination periods, voting rules requiring a simple majority, and procedures for handling elections with no majority winner. It also allows sectors to adopt alternative procedures if approved by two-thirds of members and subject to Board review.

among those candidates who would have qualified as Canadian voting representatives but were not elected to the Member Representatives Committee shall be added to the Member Representatives Committee. Additional Canadian voting representati...

AI summary The section outlines a process to ensure Canadian representation on the Member Representatives Committee (MRC) based on the proportion of Canada's net energy for load (NEL) relative to the total NEL of the US and Canada, with sector-specific limits on the number of additional Canadian voting representatives.

ARTICLE IX Reliability Standards Section 1 ¾ Development of Reliability Standards ¾ The Corporation shall develop, implement and, in all regions in which necessary governmental approvals have been obtained or authority has been provided, e...

AI summary The Corporation must develop and enforce reliability standards for North American bulk power systems, approved by the board and made publicly available. Standards must be created through transparent processes with public input. Violations trigger sanctions via procedures allowing hearings, with penalties proportional to severity and considering remediation efforts.

ARTICLE XI Rules of Procedure Section 1 ¾ Development of Rules of Procedure ¾ The Corporation shall develop and implement such Rules of Procedure as in the judgment of the board are necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the...

AI summary The Corporation must develop and implement rules of procedure for reliability standards, committee operations, and compliance enforcement. The Board approves rules, requiring public comment for proposals. Rules must be submitted to the Commission and other authorities for approval before becoming effective in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

Section 2 ¾ Appointment and Reporting of the Personnel Certification Governance Committee ¾ The members of the Personnel Certification Governance Committee shall be appointed by the board from candidates selected and presented by a nominat...

AI summary The Personnel Certification Governance Committee is appointed by the board from candidates selected by a nominating task force, ensuring geographic representation across North America. The committee reports to the board and president, with autonomy in certification program development and administration. The Corporation's staff administers the program on a fee-for-service basis.

ARTICLE XIV Amendments to the Bylaws Section 1 ¾ Amendments to the Bylaws ¾ These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of both the board and the Member Representatives Committee at respective meetings of the board...

AI summary Amendments to bylaws require a majority vote from both the board and Member Representatives Committee (MRC) with prior written notice. Sector voting allows two-thirds approval for changes, subject to regulatory filing and approval requirements by the Commission and other authorities.

ARTICLE XV General Section 1 ¾ Indemnification The Corporation shall indemnify its officers, trustees and other corporate agents to the full extent from time to time permitted by the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act and other applicabl...

AI summary Article XV outlines corporate governance provisions, including indemnification of officers and agents under New Jersey law, procedures for board-established parliamentary rules, and asset distribution upon dissolution in compliance with U.S. tax code requirements.

REDLINED VERSION OF NERC BYLAWS MARKED TO SHOW AMENDMENTS

AI summary This document presents a redlined version of NERC bylaws with amendments, highlighting changes to governance structures and compliance processes. Key entities involved include NERC, FERC, MRC, and BOTCC, with discussions centered on regulatory compliance, oversight, and rule-making under NERC's framework.

Section 2 — Composition of Board Based on Country Participation - a. The board shall consist of a number of trustees from the United States and from Canada. The number of trustees from Canada shall not be less than the percentage of the NE...

AI summary This section outlines the composition of the board based on country participation, requiring a proportionate number of Canadian and U.S. trustees based on net energy for load (NEL). It also provides for the inclusion of Mexican trustees once the Corporation is recognized as an electric reliability organization in Mexico.

Section 4 ¾ Adequate Representation of Canadian Interests on the Member Representatives Committee ¾ In addition to the requirements for composition of the Member Representatives Committee specified in Section 1 of this Article VIII, the Me...

AI summary Section 4 mandates that the Member Representatives Committee (MRC) include Canadian voting representatives proportional to Canada's share of net energy for load (NEL) relative to the U.S. and Canada. If initial elections fail to meet this quota, the highest-voted non-elected Canadian candidate is added to ensure adequate representation.

ARTICLE IX Reliability Standards Section 1 ¾ Development of Reliability Standards ¾ The Corporation shall develop, implement and, in all regions in which necessary governmental approvals have been obtained or authority has been provided, e...

AI summary The Corporation must develop and enforce reliability standards for North American bulk power systems, approved by the board and made publicly available. Standards must be created through transparent processes with public input. Violations trigger sanctions via procedures allowing hearings, with penalties proportional to severity and considering remediation efforts.

ARTICLE XII Personnel Certification Governance Committee Section 1 ¾ Personnel Certification Governance Committee ¾ There shall be a Personnel Certification Governance Committee of the Corporation, which shall be a standing committee of th...

AI summary The Personnel Certification Governance Committee oversees the integrity and independence of the Corporation's System Operator Certification Program. It is appointed by the board, reports directly to the board and president, and maintains autonomy in certification processes. The committee ensures policies protect against undue influence and provides periodic assessments of program effectiveness.

c. Exhibit B to Delegation Agreement In the revised pro forma Delegation Agreement, there are no changes to the five criteria stated in the cover page to Exhibit B. Exhibit B to the individual Delegation Agreements includes each Regional E...

AI summary Exhibit B to the revised Delegation Agreement retains the original five criteria from the cover page. It also incorporates each Regional Entity's current bylaws into the individual Delegation Agreements, ensuring alignment with their governance structures.

B. Amendments to the NERC Rules of Procedure Sections 100-1600 The following discussion identifies and explains the revisions to Sections 200, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1100 and 1200 of the NERC ROP on a section-by-section basis. Clean and redl...

AI summary This section outlines revisions to specific NERC Rules of Procedure (ROP) sections (200, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200) and references clean/redlined versions in Attachments 3A and 3B. The amendments focus on procedural updates to NERC's governance framework.

1. Amendments to Section 200 – Definitions The definition of "Confirmed Violation" has been amended to include a violation that the entity has admitted to in a settlement agreement. In addition, a reference to the "appeals process" has bee...

AI summary The definition of 'Confirmed Violation' now includes admissions via settlement agreements, and the 'appeals process' reference was updated to 'hearings and appeals process.' These changes align with amendments in Appendix 4C, §1.1.9.

audits, has been amended to delete references to "industry volunteers" participating in certification audits, and to add a reference to "industry subject matter experts" participating in such audits. Section 503, Regional Entity Implementa...

AI summary Amendments to sections 500-504 address certification audit roles, compliance registry management by NERC, and appeals process updates. References to 'industry volunteers' are removed, replaced with 'industry subject matter experts.' NERC now maintains the Compliance Registry, and Texas RE's Board, not PUCT, is the final decision-maker in appeals. Section 505 remains unchanged.

7. Amendments to Section 1200 – Regional Delegation Agreements Section 1205, Sub-delegation. Section 1205 has been amended to remove the absolute prohibition on sub-delegation by a Regional Entity of its delegated responsibilities and auth...

AI summary Amendments to Section 1205 allow Regional Entities to sub-delegate responsibilities to other Regional Entities with NERC, FERC, and ERO approvals, provided resource sharing does not lead to cross-subsidization or sub-delegation. The change removes an absolute prohibition on sub-delegation while maintaining oversight requirements.

e regional entity considers at significant risk of becoming noncompliant, to requirements of the reliability standards, and that present an imminent threat to the reliability of the bulk power system. Further, §6.5, Availability, has been...

AI summary Amendments to Appendix 4B of the NERC Rules of Procedure strengthen remedial action directives for imminent threats to bulk power system reliability. Sections 6.5 and 6.7 now permit NERC or regional entities to issue immediate directives regardless of verification status, aligning with updated definitions in §1.1.25 and §7.0.

F. Amendment to Appendix 5A to the NERC Rules of Procedure The NERC Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria is being added as an Appendix to the NERC ROP. As a result, current Appendix 5, Organization Registration and Certification Manua...

AI summary The NERC Rules of Procedure will be amended by adding the Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria as Appendix 5A, while renumbering the existing Appendix 5 ( Organization Registration and Certification Manual ) to Appendix 5A. No substantive changes are proposed to the manual's content, only renumbering. Attachment 7 provides the renumbered manual.

ere contained in the April 5 Filing. However, on June 10, 2010, FERC issued an Order approving the proposed amendments to Section 500 of the ROP that NERC had filed with FERC for approval. 1 As a result of this sequence of events, and due...

AI summary NERC submitted a supplement to address outdated attachments in its June 21 filing following FERC's June 10 approval of Section 500 amendments. The existing attachments (3A, 3B) conflict with approved amendments, necessitating revised attachments (9A, 9B) to clarify proposed changes.

III. REVISIONS TO SECTION 500 OF THE NERC RULES OF PROCEDURE Amendments have been made throughout Section 500 to change references to the Organization Registration and Organization Certification Manual from Appendix 5 to Appendix 5A. Secti...

AI summary Revisions to Section 500 of the NERC Rules of Procedure include moving references to the Organization Registration Manual to Appendix 5A, deleting a list of Registered Entity categories, and updating obligations for bulk power system owners. Section 501.1.2 now incorporates the Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria as Appendix 5B, replacing previously listed factors.

AMENDED SECTION 500 OF THE NERC RULES OF PROCEDURE

AI summary This document outlines amendments to Section 500 of the NERC Rules of Procedure, involving regulatory oversight by FERC and other entities, focusing on compliance and procedural updates.

III. STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS A. Proposed Amendments to Section 500 – Organization Registration and Certification and Appendix 5A: Organization Registration and Organization Certification Manual The proposed ch...

AI summary Proposed amendments to NERC Rules of Procedure aim to modernize registration and certification processes by eliminating transitional certification, introducing Provisional Certification, and establishing Coordinated Functional Registration. New hearing procedures are proposed for the Compliance and Certification Committee to address compliance violations and audit challenges, aligning with NERC's enforcement guidelines.

A. Amendments to the NERC Rules Of Procedure Article XI, §2 of the NERC Bylaws sets forth the required procedure for approval of amendments to the NERC Rules of Procedure: Section 2 ¾ Adoption, Amendment, and Repeal of Rules of Procedure ¾...

AI summary The text outlines the procedural requirements for amending NERC Rules of Procedure, including public comment periods, submission by committees or members, and approval by the NERC Board of Trustees. It details the process for two specific amendments (Section 500 and Appendix 5A) and Appendix 4E, including revisions based on stakeholder feedback and final approval by the NERC Board.

B. Compliance and Certification Committee Charter NERC is submitting revisions to the charter. The NERC Board of Trustees approved the revised charter on February 16, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Gerald W. Cauley President and Chief Execu...

AI summary NERC submitted revised Compliance and Certification Committee Charter, approved by the Board of Trustees on February 16, 2010. Signatories include NERC executives and legal counsel.

for the Training, Education and Operator Certification Program and $232,778 for the Situation Awareness and Infrastructure Security program (including an increase of 1.53 FTEs) over the 2009 Budget. Texas RE's 2010 Budget for Administrativ...

AI summary Texas RE's 2010 Administrative Services budget shows decreases due to cost reassignments to statutory programs. The MOU with ERCOT, amended in 2009, outlines support services and charges, with a redline version in Attachment 9. Texas RE asserts the revised MOU offers greater specificity in charging rates for ERCOT-provided services.

e relevant subject area), the composition of committees 41 NERC Bylaws, Article III, §1. 42 NERC Bylaws, Article III, § 6. 43 NERC Bylaws, Article VIII, §§ 2 and 3. 44 NERC Bylaws, Article VII, §1; NERC Rules of Procedure §1300. 45 NERC Ru...

AI summary The text outlines NERC's bylaws and rules of procedure governing committee composition, emphasizing that no single stakeholder sector can control voting outcomes or defeat matters. Subgroups are established based on principles ensuring balanced sector representation.

shed Rules That Provide Reasonable Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment, Due Process, Openness, and Balance of Interests in Developing Reliability Standards and Otherwise Exercising its Duties NERC has established and follows rules th...

AI summary NERC has established rules ensuring public participation, due process, and balanced interests in developing reliability standards. These include public comment periods, voting requirements by the Registered Ballot Body, and oversight by the NERC Standards Committee. Approval requires a quorum and two-thirds majority of weighted-segment votes.

A. NERC Has Established and Maintained an Appropriate and Effective Independent Governance Structure As required by §215(c)(2)(B)(i) of the FPA and §39(b)(2)(i) of FERC's regulations, NERC has established and maintained a governance struct...

AI summary NERC's governance structure, established under FPA and FERC regulations, ensures independence from bulk power system stakeholders. Trustees are selected via a transparent process involving the MRC and meet rigorous qualifications, including diverse professional backgrounds. The board composition reflects technical, legal, and regional expertise, with long-term service enhancing institutional knowledge.

C. NERC Has Developed an Effective Set of Rules of Procedure NERC's predecessor organization had rules of procedure in place covering a number of areas of its activities. For purposes of its ERO certification application, NERC organized th...

AI summary NERC's Rules of Procedure, developed and updated post-ERO certification, cover reliability standards, compliance monitoring, and administrative processes. All amendments were submitted to and approved by FERC, ensuring alignment with FPA and FERC regulations. The rules address areas like training, infrastructure security, and information handling.

Criteria A7, Glossary of Terms Approved, July 17, 2007 This document provides specific NPCC regional term definitions of those terms not listed in the NERC Glossary.

AI summary This document defines regional terminology specific to the NPCC, supplementing the NERC Glossary. Approved on July 17, 2007, it provides NPCC-specific definitions for terms not covered in the broader NERC Glossary.

8.0 Task Force Follow-Up Procedures - 8.1 Once a Planning Coordinator has presented its Review report to the TFSS, TFSS will review the Planning Coordinator's report and any supporting documentation and: - a. Consider whether to accept the...

AI summary The Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFSS) reviews Planning Coordinators' reports for compliance with guidelines, addresses discrepancies, and ensures alignment with NPCC standards. It also identifies reliability concerns and recommends studies when necessary, reporting findings to relevant bodies.

1.1 Applicability The terms in the Glossary should be used in NPCC Documents ONLY with the defined meaning, so as to avoid ambiguity and confusion.

AI summary The section emphasizes the use of defined glossary terms in NPCC documents to avoid ambiguity. It mandates that all terms be used only as defined to ensure clarity and consistency.

1.2 Bolding Terms that are defined in the Glossary have been bolded when they appear in other definitions. However, a defined term is not bolded in its own definition.

AI summary The document explains that terms defined in the Glossary are bolded when referenced elsewhere in the text, but not within their own definitions. This formatting rule ensures clarity and consistency in terminology usage across the regulatory proceeding document.

A-5, C-15 Component — refers to components of equipment or protection systems rather than elements of a power system. See Element .

AI summary The text defines 'Component' as parts of equipment or protection systems, distinguishing them from 'Element' in the context of power system terminology. This clarification is critical for regulatory proceedings involving technical specifications and system reliability standards.

2.3 Review of Appendix A Requirements CMAS, in conjunction with the appropriate NPCC Inc. Task Forces, shall annually review the requirements included in Appendix A to assure that the effectiveness of the Reliability Compliance and Enforce...

AI summary The document outlines annual reviews of Appendix A requirements by CMAS and NPCC Task Forces to ensure the Reliability Compliance and Enforcement Program's effectiveness. Task Forces must recommend amendments to Appendix A based on NPCC Criteria Document reviews, with CMAS submitting proposals for RCC endorsement and NPCC approval.

3.0 Reporting and Disclosure

AI summary This section outlines requirements for reporting and disclosure in regulatory proceedings, focusing on transparency and compliance with regulatory standards. It likely addresses obligations for entities under NSUARB oversight, though specific details are not provided in the excerpt.

4.3 Enforcem ent Panel (EP) The NPCC Inc. EP members shall adhere to the Enforcement Panel Code of Conduct and the NPCC Administrative Procedures for Conducting an Enforcement Panel Hearing . The NPCC Inc. EP will receive either an undispu...

AI summary The NPCC Inc. Enforcem ent Panel (EP) operates independently, handling compliance violations and sanctions. It follows specific procedures for hearings, with members elected from Transmission Providers, Customers, and NPCC Staff. The EP's composition and process ensure impartiality and regulatory oversight.

4.6 Appeal to Applicable Governmental Authority Either the NPCC Inc. or the Area ("Disputing Area") may apply to applicable Governmental Authority to hear an appeal of any arbitrator's decision resulting from implementation of the NPCC Inc...

AI summary The NPCC Inc. or a Disputing Area may appeal an arbitrator's decision to a Governmental Authority within 15 days, addressing issues from the arbitration or EP proceeding but not reliability standards. Appeals rely on the arbitrator's record, with each party bearing their own costs. NPCC's Board of Directors must authorize such appeals.

Applicability: - Transmission Operators - Purchasing-Selling Entities On July 15, 2006, VAR-001-1 was approved by the registered ballot body by a 92.1% affirmative vote. On August 2, 2006, VAR-001-1 was approved by the NERC Board of Truste...

AI summary The document outlines the applicability of VAR-001-1 to Transmission Operators and Purchasing-Selling Entities. It details the approval process, noting that VAR-001-1 was endorsed by the registered ballot body (92.1% vote), NERC Board of Trustees, and FERC on specific dates in 2006 and 2007.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 0 April 1, 2005 Effective Date New 0 August 8, 2005 Removed "Proposed" from Effective Date Errata 0 February 14, 2006 Revised graph on page 3, "10 min." to "Recovery time." Removed fourth...

AI summary The version history documents revisions to a regulatory standard, including effective date adjustments, graph revisions, and bullet point removals. It notes adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees on February 8, 2005, with subsequent errata updates in 2005 and 2006.

F. Associated Documents - 1. Appendix 1 Interpretation of Requirement R3 (October 23, 2007). - 2. Appendix 2 Interpretation of Requirements R2, R2.2, R5, and R5.1 (February 12, 2008).

AI summary The section lists two appendices providing interpretations of regulatory requirements dated October 2007 and February 2008. These documents outline clarifications for requirements R3, R2, R2.2, R5, and R5.1, though no specific claims or entities are mentioned in the text.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Reliability Coordinators - 4.2. Balancing Authorities - 5. Effective Date: April 1, 2005

AI summary Section 4 outlines the applicability of regulations to Reliability Coordinators and Balancing Authorities, with an effective date of April 1, 2005. This establishes the scope of entities required to comply with the outlined standards.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 0 April 1, 2005 Effective Date New 0 August 8, 2005 Removed "Proposed" from Effective Date Errata Adopted by NERC Board of Trustees: February 8, 2005 2 of 2

AI summary The document outlines the version history of a regulatory standard, including its effective date changes and adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees on February 8, 2005. The initial version was effective April 1, 2005, with an errata updating the effective date to remove 'Proposed' on August 8, 2005.

4. Applicability - 4.1. Reliability Coordinators. - 4.2. Balancing Authorities. - 4.3. Transmission Operators. - 4.4. Generator Operators. 5. Effective Date: January 1, 2007

AI summary Section 4 outlines the applicability of regulations to Reliability Coordinators, Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators. The effective date of the regulations is January 1, 2007.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 0 April 1, 2005 Effective Date New 0 August 8, 2005 Removed "Proposed" from Effective Date Errata Adopted by NERC Board of Trustees: February 8, 2005 3 of 4

AI summary The document outlines a version history with two entries: an effective date in April 2005 and an errata correction in August 2005. It notes adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees on February 8, 2005, as part of a four-page document.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Generator Operator - 4.2. Generator Owner 5. Effective Date: April 1, 2005

AI summary Section 4 outlines applicability to Generator Operator and Generator Owner, with the effective date set for April 1, 2005. The text establishes scope and implementation timeline for regulatory requirements.

4. Applicability 4.1. Planning Authority 5. Effective Date: April 19, 2010

AI summary This section outlines the applicability of the planning authority under the regulatory proceeding, with an effective date of April 19, 2010.

B. Requirements R1. The Balancing Authority shall implement Confirmed Interchange as received from the Interchange Authority.

AI summary The Balancing Authority is required to implement Confirmed Interchange as directed by the Interchange Authority, establishing a procedural obligation within the regulatory framework.

TLR Levels 3a and 5a Issuing/Processing Time Requirement - 1. In order for the IDC to be reasonably certain that a TLR Level 3a or 5a re-allocation/reloading report in which all tags submitted by the approved tag submission deadline for Re...

AI summary The document outlines timing requirements for TLR Levels 3a and 5a, including report generation after 00:25, independent declaration and distribution processes, and confirmation by 00:30 to allow coordination. Reliability Coordinators must generate reports by 00:25, with confirmation by 00:30 for coordination purposes.

Tag Adjustment The Interchange Transactions with statuses of HOLD, CURTAILED or PROCEED must be adjusted by a Tag Authority or Tag Approval entity. Without the tag adjustments, the IDC will assume that Interchange Transactions were not cur...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for adjusting Interchange Transactions with statuses HOLD, CURTAILED, or PROCEED by a Tag Authority or Tag Approval entity. Adjustments ensure the IDC correctly interprets transaction statuses, with specific rules for curtailed, held, and proceeding transactions.

Special Tag Status There are cases in which a tag may be marked with a composite state of ATTN_REQD to indicate that tag Authority/Approval failed to communicate or there is an inconsistency between the validation software of different tag...

AI summary Tags marked with ATTN_REQD due to communication failures or validation inconsistencies face delayed IMPLEMENT status changes and may be halted if approved as HOLD. Tags issued before the deadline may not qualify for Reallocation.

Sub-priorities for Transaction MW: Sub-Priority MW Value Explanation S1 20 MW Reduce flow to next-hour Energy Profile (20MW) S2 +0 MW Reload to lesser of current and next-hour Energy Profile S3 +0 MW Next-hour Energy Profile is 20MW S4 Exa...

AI summary The document outlines sub-priorities for transaction MW, detailing how energy profiles and curtailments affect transaction scheduling. An example illustrates a TLR issued before a transaction, leading to adjustments in MW values. The Board of Trustees approved the document in 2009.

4. Applicability 4.1. Reliability Coordinator 5. Effective Date: November 1, 2006

AI summary Section 4 outlines the applicability of the Reliability Coordinator role, with an effective date set for November 1, 2006. The subsection specifies the scope and implementation timeline for reliability coordination responsibilities.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 0 April 1, 2005 Effective Date New 0 August 8, 2005 Removed "Proposed" from Effective Date Errata 1 November 1, 2006 Adopted by Board of Trustees Revised Adopted by Board of Trustees: Nov...

AI summary The document outlines the version history of a regulatory proceeding, including effective dates, errata, and adoption by the Board of Trustees on November 1, 2006, with an effective date of January 1, 2007.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Transmission Operators. - 4.2. Reliability Coordinators. - 5. Effective Date: April 1, 2005

AI summary The applicability section outlines that the regulations apply to Transmission Operators and Reliability Coordinators, with an effective date of April 1, 2005.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Transmission Operators. - 4.2. Purchasing-Selling Entities. - 5. Effective Date: Six months after BOT adoption.

AI summary Section 4 outlines applicability to Transmission Operators and Purchasing-Selling Entities. Section 5 sets an effective date of six months after Board of Trustees (BOT) adoption, establishing procedural timelines for implementation.

Timing Requirements for all Interconnections except WECC Inte uest for rchange omitted change Timeline with M bility-Related Respons Α В C D If Arranged Interchange (RFI) 2 is Submitted IA Assigned Time Classification IA Makes Initial Dist...

AI summary The document outlines timing requirements for interconnections (excluding WECC), specifying deadlines for submitting, distributing, and confirming arranged interchange requests based on submission times relative to ramp start. It details response times for entities like IA, BA, and TSP, ensuring reliability assessments and timely implementation.

1.1. Compliance Enforcement Authority Regional Entity.

AI summary This section introduces the compliance enforcement authority, emphasizing the role of the Regional Entity in overseeing regulatory adherence within the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's jurisdiction.

General Provisions This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (Board) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reflects the desire for a continuing and cooperative relatio'...

AI summary This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a cooperative relationship between the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) and NERC to enhance North American bulk power system reliability. It outlines the UARB's regulatory authority under the Nova Scotia Public Utilities Act and NERC's role in developing reliability standards, while clarifying the MOU's non-enforceable nature and mutual expectations regarding standard enforcement and cost allocation.

British Columbia: The 2007 provincial Energy Plan committed British Columbia (BC) to "ensure that the province remains consistent with North American transmission reliability standards." With the implementation ofthe Utilities Commission A...

AI summary British Columbia's 2007 Energy Plan aligned with North American reliability standards. The 2009 Utilities Commission Amendment Act mandates reliability standards, designates NERC and WECC as standard-making bodies, and requires the BCUC to review standards' impacts. The BCUC must assess reliability, cost, and suitability of standards for BC, reporting publicly.

Manitoba: Manitoba Hydro is currently required to comply with NERC Reliability Standards through its membership in the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) and its membership in NERC, subject to exceptions based on provincial law. Pursua...

AI summary Manitoba Hydro must comply with NERC/MRO Reliability Standards under provincial law, with the PUB authorized to enforce violations. Legislative amendments in 2009 established mandatory reliability standards, with regulations expected in 2011 to define compliance processes and fee allocations.

_0.jpeg) Reliability Standards by it or by market participants and is subject to NERC's Reliability Standards CMEP processes up to but not including financial penalties. The provincial government recognized NERC as the ERa on November 28,...

AI summary The text outlines Ontario's regulatory framework for electricity reliability, including NERC's role as the Electric Reliability Organization (ERa), the Memorandum of Understanding (MOD) between the IESO, NPCC, and NERC, and amendments to the Electricity Act, 1998. It emphasizes the Board's oversight of NERC and the IESO's compliance with reliability standards, alongside the Green Energy Act's impact on reliability rules.

cture_0.jpeg) On November 25,2010, BCUC approved its Implementation Plan for purposes ofthe monitoring of compliance with adopted British Columbia Reliability Standards. BC does not have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NERC, nor i...

AI summary BCUC approved a compliance monitoring plan for British Columbia's reliability standards in 2010. British Columbia does not have an MOU with NERC and prioritizes WECC membership for reliability. BC Hydro is part of both WECC and NERC, with BCUC maintaining close relationships with both organizations.

National Energy Board: The National Energy Board (NEB) has statutory responsibility for authorizing the construction and operation ofinternational power lines (IPL) and designated interprovincial power lines and approving electric expolis...

AI summary The National Energy Board (NEB) oversees international power lines (IPL) and interprovincial power lines under its legislative authority. It lacks financial penalty powers and currently lacks formal authority to approve or remand NERC Reliability Standards. The NEB and NERC collaborate via a 2006 MOU, and the NEB seeks to implement mandatory Reliability Standards on IPLs through regulation-making.

New Brunswick: The Electricity Act in New Brunswick established the New Brunswick System Operator (NBSO) on October 1,2004. NBSO is responsible to direct the operation ofthe transmission grid, to maintain the adequacy and reliability ofthe...

AI summary The New Brunswick Electricity Act established the New Brunswick System Operator (NBSO) in 2004 to manage the transmission grid and ensure system reliability. NERC Reliability Standards are enforced via market rules, with compliance tied to licensing. The Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) succeeded the Public Utilities Board as the sector's regulator.

Ontario: The Electricity Act, 1998 (Ontario) established the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The IESO is responsible for managing Ontario's bulk electric system and operating the wholesale electricity market. The Electricit...

AI summary Ontario's Electricity Act 1998 established the IESO and Ontario Power Authority. NERC Reliability Standards are enforced via IESO market rules, with compliance required for licenses from the Ontario Energy Board. Bill 44 (2008) grants the Board authority to review NERC standards post-May 2008.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD - and- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION for approval of its Reliability Standards, and an application by NORTHEAST POWER COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC. for...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board processed applications from NERC and NPCC for approval of reliability standards and regional criteria. NSPI and Quetta Inc. intervened, with NSPI submitting a timeline and responding to information requests. The Board approved the submissions without an oral hearing on July 20, 2011.

IV SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND DIRECTIVES [36] The Criteria filed by the NPCC are approved. [37] The Standards and associated Glossary of Terms filed by NERC are approved. [38] The Standards and the Criteria are mandatory and enforceable for u...

AI summary The Board approves NPCC's Criteria and NERC's Standards/Glossary, mandating their enforcement for Nova Scotia's bulk power system. VRFs and VSLs are accepted for future compliance reviews. An order will be issued.

e a part. They have not to date indicated any issues with standards that would lead them taking action to remand, reject, or significantly alter the NERC Reliability Standards for their jurisdictions. Ontario and New Brunswick are the prov...

AI summary Ontario and New Brunswick have established long-standing processes for adopting NERC Reliability Standards, with regulators retaining final authority. Both provinces have not remanded, rejected, or significantly altered the standards, relying on stakeholder input through system operators.

will apply. Neither province has remanded, rejected, or significantly altered the NERC Reliability Standards, and all standards presently apply. Mr. Ken M. Montgomery, P. Eng. October 11, 2010 Page 2 In British Columbia, the legislated pro...

AI summary British Columbia's process for adopting NERC Reliability Standards involves the BCUC reviewing standards proposed by BCTC (now BC Hydro), considering public input, and adopting them unless a hearing determines otherwise. All 113 NERC/WECC standards were adopted in 2009, with no remands or rejections to date.

d the Rules of Procedure, including Appendix 4C, were developed, proposed and approved in 2010, and became effective January 1, 2011. Further Rules of Procedure revisions are being considered in 2011. The amendments to the Section 5.0 of t...

AI summary The document discusses amendments to the Rules of Procedure (RoP) and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) in 2010-2011, including enforcement stages for violations, budgeting for contractor resources, and improvements to mitigation plan processing. Key changes include a 30-day review period for mitigation plans and tracking their average lifecycle as part of ERO performance goals.

that the process for approval of new criteria or standards occur on an annual basis. [Exhibit N-15, p. 1] [29] appropriate. In its final submission, NSPI agreed that the quarterly review process was [30] The Board, in considering future am...

AI summary The Board will process future amendments and standards quarterly, contingent on FERC's approval of U.S. standards. NSPI agreed to the quarterly review process for criteria and standards. The annual approval process for new criteria is also mentioned.

Question Please clarify what is meant by the term, "appropriate parties." Moreover, who within the Interconnection hierarchy deems parties to be appropriate?

AI summary The question seeks clarification on the definition of 'appropriate parties' in regulatory proceedings and identifies which entity within the Interconnection hierarchy determines this designation. It focuses on procedural governance and stakeholder inclusion criteria.

4. Applicability - 4.1. Balancing Authorities. - 4.2. Reliability Coordinators. - 4.3. Load-Serving Entities. - 5. (Proposed) Effective Date: First day of the first calendar quarter six months following applicable regulatory approval; or,...

AI summary Sections 4.1 to 4.3 outline applicability to Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, and Load-Serving Entities. Section 5 sets the effective date based on regulatory approval or Board of Trustees adoption.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Generator Owner - 4.2. Transmission Owner - 4.3. Distribution Provider - 4.4. Load-Serving Entity - 4.5. Transmission Planner - 4.6. Planning Authority - 5. (Proposed) Effective Date: The first day of the first cal...

AI summary Section 4 outlines the applicability of regulations to Generator Owners, Transmission Owners, Distribution Providers, Load-Serving Entities, Transmission Planners, and Planning Authorities. Section 5 proposes an effective date tied to regulatory approval or Board of Trustees' adoption, occurring six months after approval.

4. Applicability - 4.1. Balancing Authorities. - 5. Effective Date: First day of first calendar quarter after applicable regulatory approval, or in those jurisdictions where no regulatory approval is required, the first day of the first ca...

AI summary The applicability section outlines that the standards apply to Balancing Authorities and specifies the effective date as the first day of the first calendar quarter following regulatory approval or Board of Trustees adoption where no approval is required.

Question 1 Does the phrase, "as specified" in Requirement R3 reference the documented data and information specification in IRO-010-1 Requirement R1, or is the data and information in Requirement R3 "any" data and information that the Reli...

AI summary The response clarifies that Requirement R3's data refers to the documented specification in IRO-010-1 Requirement R1, not arbitrary data requested by the Reliability Coordinator.

4. Applicability: - 4.1. Transmission Operators. - 4.2. Purchasing-Selling Entities. - 4.3. Load Serving Entities. - 5. (Proposed) Effective Date: The first day of the first calendar quarter six months after applicable regulatory approval;...

AI summary Section 4 outlines the applicability of standards to Transmission Operators, Purchasing-Selling Entities, and Load Serving Entities. Section 5 sets the effective date as six months post-regulatory approval or Board of Trustees' adoption, depending on jurisdictional requirements.

Introduction: This Glossary lists each term that was defined for use in one or more of NERC's continent-wide or Regional Reliability Standards and adopted by the NERC Board of Trustees from February 8, 2005 through August 4, 2011. This ref...

AI summary This glossary compiles terms defined by NERC's Board of Trustees from 2005-2011 for continent-wide and regional reliability standards. It distinguishes between FERC-approved definitions and those pending approval, with color-coded indicators. The document outlines the development process, regional scope (WECC, NPCC, ReliabilityFirst), and provides a contact for comments.