Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12436

bility Corp. , 116 FERC ¶ 61,062, order on reh'g and compliance , 117 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2006), aff'd sub nom. Alcoa Inc. v. FERC , 564 F.3d 1342 (D.C. Cir. 2009). Reliability Standard and Section 39.5(a) of FERC's regulations requires the ERO...

AI summary The document outlines NERC's role in proposing reliability standards, its Memorandum of Understanding with the Nova Scotia Energy Board and Nova Scotia Power Inc., and the approval process for reliability standards in Nova Scotia. It references legal proceedings and approvals by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the NSUARB.

B. Overview of NERC Reliability Standards Development Process NERC Reliability Standards define the requirements for reliably planning and operating the North American BPS. These standards are developed by industry stakeholders using a bal...

AI summary The NERC Reliability Standards define requirements for the reliable planning and operation of the North American Bulk-Power System. These standards are developed through an open, inclusive, and fair process managed by the NERC Standards Committee, involving representatives from ten electricity stakeholder segments. Standards are approved by stakeholders through a balloting process before being adopted by the NERC Board of Trustees and governmental authorities.

Reliability Standards Reliability Standard Effective Date Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) CIP-015-1 10/1/2028 \ At the time of this filing, the standards marked with an asterisk are not yet effective, but have been approved by FER...

AI summary The document outlines reliability standards, specifically CIP-015-1, which is approved by FERC and will become effective on October 1, 2028. Currently, it is not yet in force.

4.1.1. Balancing Authority - 4.1.2. Distribution Provider that owns one or more of the following Facilities, systems, and equipment for the protection or restoration of the BES: - 4.1.2.1. Each underfrequency Load shedding (UFLS) or underv...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for a Distribution Provider that owns facilities and systems critical to the protection and restoration of the Bulk-Electric System (BES), including Load shedding programs, Remedial Action Schemes, Protection Systems, and Cranking Paths, all subject to NERC or Regional Reliability Standards.

1. Compliance Monitoring Process 1.1. Compliance Enforcement Authority: "Compliance Enforcement Authority" (CEA) means NERC or the Regional Entity, or any entity as otherwise designated by an Applicable Governmental Authority, in their res...

AI summary This section defines the Compliance Enforcement Authority (CEA) as NERC or the Regional Entity, or any entity designated by an Applicable Governmental Authority, responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with mandatory Reliability Standards in their jurisdictions.

1.2. Evidence Retention: The following evidence retention periods identify the period of time an entity is required to retain specific evidence to demonstrate compliance. For instances where the evidence retention period specified below is...

AI summary This section outlines evidence retention requirements for entities to demonstrate compliance. Entities must retain evidence for three years, or longer if non-compliance is found. The CEA retains audit records, and compliance is monitored under the NERC-defined program.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking 1 5/9/2024 Approved by the NERC Board of Trustees. Exhibit B List of Currently Effective NERC Reliability Standards

AI summary The document outlines the version history of a regulatory proceeding document and lists currently effective NERC Reliability Standards. It includes the approval by the NERC Board of Trustees and references to NERC standards.

Regional Definitions - NPCC - ReliabilityFirst - Texas RE - WECC

AI summary The text lists regional definitions related to power reliability, including NPCC, ReliabilityFirst, Texas RE, and WECC.

Change History The first three sections identify all terms that have been adopted by the NERC Board of Trustees for use in continent-wide standards; the Regional definitions section identifies all terms that have been adopted by the NERC B...

AI summary The document outlines the 'Change History' section of a glossary, detailing how terms were adopted by the NERC Board of Trustees for use in continent-wide and regional standards, including the development of Version 0 standards and subsequent updates following board adoption, FERC filing, and final approval.

Any comments regarding this glossary should be reported to the NERC Help Desk . Select "Standards" from the "Service" drop-down menu and "Other" from the Standards Subcategory drop-down menu. Subjec Subject to Enforcement ement Agreement V...

AI summary The text provides a glossary of terms related to reliability standards and enforcement, including definitions of 'Agreement' and 'Alternative Interpersonal Communication'. It also outlines procedures for reporting comments to the NERC Help Desk.

3 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC directed WECC...

AI summary The document outlines updates and changes to WECC Regional Definitions, including modifications to terms like ACE, System Voltage Limit, and Automatic Time Error Correction, as well as the retirement of certain terms such as Reportable Cyber Security Incident. These updates were approved by FERC in 2007 and further developed in 2009.