Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12623

1. NPCC Process for NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria All NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria are contained in NPCC Directory documents. The process for establishing a new or revised NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria, or when retiring or...

AI summary The document outlines the process for establishing, revising, or retiring NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria. A task force of industry experts drafts or reviews criteria, which undergo a 45-day comment period before being approved by the RCC and then balloted by NPCC Full Members. Once approved, the criteria are published and filed with regulatory authorities.

C. Description of Directory #5 and Justification for Revisions In this application, NPCC requests the NSEB to approve revisions to the Regional Reliability Criteria contained in Directory #5 Reserve , effective October 15, 2025. Directory...

AI summary NPCC requests approval from the NSEB to revise Directory #5 Reserve , aligning it with NERC Standards and incorporating industry feedback. The revisions were reviewed by the TFCO and RCC, and obtained Full Member approval on October 15, 2025.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking (New, Errata or Revisions) 1 12/2/2010 New 2 10/11/2012 Revised/clarified Criteria: (radial source cont., time zero) Revisions 3 9/27/2019 NERC style reformat, Revised/clarified Criteria...

AI summary The document outlines the version history and table of contents for a regulatory proceeding related to reserve criteria and reliability standards. It includes multiple revisions and errata corrections over time, with references to NERC and NPCC standards.

6.1Compliance Monitoring Process Compliance with the requirements set forth in this Directory will be in accordance with the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). NPCC will not enforce a duplicate sanction for the violat...

AI summary The compliance monitoring process outlined in the Directory follows the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). NPCC will not impose duplicate sanctions for violations of Directory#5 requirements that also apply to NERC Reliability Standards.

Attachment C – ACE Diversity Interchange (ADI) ACE Diversity Interchange (ADI) is a method of regional regulation among participating Balancing Authorities that can achieve a mutual reduction in requirements for reserve on Automatic Genera...

AI summary ACE Diversity Interchange (ADI) is a regional regulation method among Balancing Authorities that reduces reserve requirements on Automatic Generation Control (AGC) by leveraging the sign diversity of Area Control Error (ACE) values. Participation requires forming an electrically contiguous area and approval from the Task Force on Coordination of Operation (TFCO).

Monthly Monitoring Procedures For each NPCC reportable event and NERC Balancing Contingency Event, a NERC CR-1 Form must be filled out. The CR1-Form has been modified to include a new tab for filling in additional information relative to s...

AI summary This section outlines the monthly monitoring procedures for NPCC reportable events and NERC Balancing Contingency Events, including the submission of NERC CR-1 Forms, review of reportable events by Balancing Authorities, and the monitoring of SAR program performance by CO-1.

Annual Monitoring Procedures CO-1 prepares an annual summary for the Task Force on Coordination of Operation (TFCO) indicating, for each Balancing Authority and for NPCC as a whole, the number of violations and the number of events for whi...

AI summary CO-1 prepares an annual summary for the TFCO, detailing violations and performance success events for each Balancing Authority and NPCC as a whole, comparing current performance with the previous four years. An electronic archive of all reportable events is also produced and distributed annually.

The Coordinator role for all programs must also be approved by the TFCO. Participation Request Form Balancing Authority Name: The Balancing Authority named above requests participation in the following programs (check one or more): Simulta...

AI summary The document outlines the requirement for the Coordinator role in various programs to be approved by the TFCO. It includes a form for participation in programs such as Simultaneous Activation of Reserve and ACE Diversity Interchange.

Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking (New, Errata or Revisions) 1 12/2/2010 New 2 10/11/2012 Revised/clarified Criteria: (radial source cont., time zero) Revisions 3 9/27/2019 NERC style reformat, Revised/clarified Criteria...

AI summary The document outlines the version history of a regulatory proceeding, detailing changes and revisions made over time, including reformatting, clarifications, and errata corrections related to criteria and procedures.

6.1 Compliance Monitoring Process Compliance with the requirements set forth in this Directory will be in accordance with the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). Measures and corresponding Levels of Non Compliance for...

AI summary Compliance with the Directory requirements follows the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). Non-compliance levels are defined in the compliance template, and NPCC will not impose duplicate sanctions for violations that also breach NERC Reliability Standards.

2.0 ADI Methodology Changes to the ADI states (enable/disable) and parameters are coordinated through the ADI Coordinator. The ADI Coordinator has the authority to globally disable ADI. Following this action, all participants shall be noti...

AI summary This section outlines the methodology for managing the ACE Diversity Interchange (ADI) process, including the roles and responsibilities of the ADI Coordinator, participating Balancing Authorities, and the NPCC Working Group CO-1. It covers enabling/disabling ADI, communication protocols, data requirements, and reliability monitoring.

Quarterly Monitoring Procedures The Chair (or his or her designee) of CO-1 compiles all monthly submissions at the end of each quarter to determine Disturbance Control Standard (DCS) compliance for all NPCC Balancing Authorities. Annual Mo...

AI summary The Chair of CO-1 compiles quarterly reports to assess compliance with the Disturbance Control Standard (DCS) and prepares annual summaries for the TFCO, including violation data and performance comparisons. An electronic archive of reportable events is also maintained and distributed annually.

NPCC Directory #5 Reserve Participation Request Form Balancing Authority Name: The Balancing Authority named above requests participation in the following programs (check one or more): Simultaneous Activation of Reserve: ACE Diversity Inte...

AI summary The document presents a Participation Request Form for Balancing Authorities seeking to engage in reserve programs such as Simultaneous Activation of Reserve (SAR) and Automated Demand Response Integration (ADI) under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NPCC). The form requires the Balancing Authority to provide details about their participation and authorization.

1. Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding dated May 9, 2010, among Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI"), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC"), and NPCC ("May 2010 MOU") sets forth the framework...

AI summary A Memorandum of Understanding dated May 9, 2010, outlines the framework for implementing mandatory reliability standards in Nova Scotia, involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, NERC, and NPCC, with the NSUARB (now NSEB) responsible for approving the standards and their amendments.

1. NPCC Process for NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria All NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria are contained in NPCC Directory documents. The process for establishing a new or revised NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria, or when retiring or...

AI summary The document outlines the process for establishing, revising, or retiring NPCC Regional Reliability Criteria. It involves the formation of an NPCC Task Force, public comment periods, approval by the Reliability Coordinating Committee, and final approval by NPCC Full Members. Once approved, criteria are published and filed with regulatory authorities.

requirements associated with RAS. See clean (Exh. A) and redlined (Exh. B) versions of Directory #7. The proposed revisions are provided in the table below: Section No Title Notable Changes/Additions 1.5 Background This review identified r...

AI summary The document discusses proposed revisions to requirements associated with RAS (Reliability Assessment System) in Directory #7. Changes include the removal of references to PRC-012-2, updates to applicability and terminology, and modifications to sections related to the classification and reclassification of RAS. These revisions aim to align the document with the current single review process and enhance clarity.

NPCC Regional Reliability Reference Directory # 7 Remedial Action Schemes Task Force on Coordination of Planning Revision Review Record December 27, 2007 July 9, 2013 December 22, 2020 Adopted by the Members of the Northeast Power Coordina...

AI summary This document outlines the NPCC Regional Reliability Reference Directory #7 Remedial Action Schemes, detailing the revision review record and adoption by the Northeast Power Coordinating Council Inc. in accordance with its bylaws.

1.5 Background This Directory establishes the design criteria and review process for a RAS . The purpose of the NPCC process is to review the classification and design of a RAS according to the power system impact. All NPCC documentation f...

AI summary This section outlines the background of the Directory, which sets design criteria and a review process for a RAS. The NPCC process reviews the classification and design of a RAS based on its impact on the power system. All NPCC documentation related to the RAS review will be accessible to relevant entities to meet Directory #7 requirements.

1.6 Applicability NPCC adopts the NERC RAS definition and limited impact RAS description where any reference in the NERC RAS definition to BES is to be interpreted as BES plus BPS . For the purposes of the RAS review process, the proposing...

AI summary The text discusses the applicability of the NERC RAS definition and its adaptation by NPCC, including the inclusion of BPS alongside BES. It outlines the role of the proposing entity in the RAS review process and the requirements that may be enforced through external agreements and tariffs.

2.0 Terms Defined in this Directory The definitions of terms found in this Directory appearing in bold typeface, can be found in NPCC Glossary of Terms.

AI summary This section outlines the terms defined in the Directory, referencing the NPCC Glossary of Terms for their definitions.

ardware failure and/or communication failure. These conditions shall be annunciated to a 24-hour Operations center so that operating personnel can respond and can initiate Page 8 of 36 PUBLIC - appropriate actions. - 5.4.4 RAS components w...

AI summary This section outlines criteria for dependability and security, focusing on RAS components, including requirements for power supplies, contact outputs, self-monitoring, operating time, arming verification, and current transformer characteristics.

nts, signal noise or high resistance contact bridging. - 2.4.4 RAS , including intelligent electronic devices ( IED s) and communication systems used for protection , should comply with applicable industry standards for utility grade prote...

AI summary The text discusses the need for RAS (Remedial Action Scheme) and IED s (Intelligent Electronic Devices) to comply with industry standards for utility-grade protection systems, ensuring reliable operation in harsh substation environments.

2.9 RAS Communication - 2.9.1 RAS communication systems should be designed to prevent unwanted operations such as those caused by equipment or personnel. - 2.9.2 Two identical communication equipment models should not be used in independen...

AI summary The document outlines guidelines for designing RAS communication systems to prevent unwanted operations, minimize risks from equipment failure, and ensure reliability through design diversity and signal interference mitigation.

1.0 Introduction - 1.1 This Appendix provides the procedure to obtain agreement from NPCC if an entity proposes a new RAS , or the modification of or the retirement of a RAS. - 1.2 The proposing entity should allow sufficient lead time in...

AI summary This section outlines the procedure for obtaining approval from the NPCC for new, modified, or retired RAS. It specifies the involved Task Forces and emphasizes the need for sufficient lead time to meet desired timelines.

The following table provides a summary of entity's proposed RAS and the required review from the various Task Forces. Entity's Proposal TFCO TFCP TFSP TFSS 1.New Limited Impact RAS or functional   modification to an existing Limited Impa...

AI summary The document outlines a table summarizing the proposed Reliability Assessment Systems (RAS) and the required reviews by various Task Forces. It categorizes different types of RAS proposals, such as new or modified RAS, reclassification, and retirement, along with the Task Forces involved in their review.

FLOW CHART FOR THE REVIEW OF NEW RAS OR THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING RAS

AI summary The document presents a flow chart illustrating the process for reviewing new Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) or modifying existing ones, involving various task forces and committees within the electricity regulatory framework.

FLOW CHART FOR PLANNED REPLACEMENT OF RAS EQUIPMENT (NO FUNCTIONAL MODIFICATION)

AI summary The document presents a flow chart for the planned replacement of RAS (Remedial Action Scheme) equipment without functional modification. This chart outlines the process for replacing equipment within the Bulk Electric System (BES) while ensuring no changes to the system's functionality.

FLOW CHART FOR THE RETIREMENT OF A RAS

AI summary The document presents a flow chart illustrating the process for retiring a Remedial Action Scheme (RAS). It outlines the steps involved in the retirement of a RAS, including coordination among various task forces and committees responsible for system protection and planning.

1.0 Introduction In accordance with the applicable facilities described in Section 1.6.2 of this Directory, proposing entity should provide the Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFCP) with advance notification of any of its new Remed...

AI summary The proposing entity must notify the Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFCP) of new or modified Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) facilities early in the engineering design stage. TFCP will forward the request for design review to the Task Force on System Protection (TFSP), except for RAS equipment replacements without functional modifications, which should be reported directly to TFSP.

4.0 Procedure for Presentation - 4.1 The RAS -entity will arrange to have a technical presentation made to the TFSP. - 4.2 To facilitate scheduling, the chairman of the TFSP will be notified approximately two months prior to the desired da...

AI summary This section outlines the procedure for presenting technical information to the Task Force on System Protection (TFSP), including notification timelines and material distribution requirements.

Revision History Version Date Action Change Tracking (New, Errata or Revisions) 0 12/27/07 Effective Date New 1 7/09/13 TFSP review: ensure consistency w/D#4; add Compliance Requirements; retire /modify SPS. Revisions 2 12/22/20 All Task F...

AI summary The document outlines the revision history and table of contents for a regulatory proceeding related to reliability standards and remedial action schemes. It includes updates and modifications to the document over time and details the structure of the proceeding.

6.0 RAS Review ProcessRequirements - 6.1 Each RAS -proposing entity shall, for an applicable RAS : - 6.26.1 Submit simultaneously, proposing to their Reliability Coordinator and to the Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFCP) the foll...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for the RAS Review Process, specifying that entities proposing a new, modified, or retired RAS must submit documentation to the Reliability Coordinator and the Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFCP) prior to implementation or retirement.

7.0 Compliance Monitoring Process Compliance with the requirements set forth in this Directory will be in accordance with the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). NPCC will not enforce a duplicate sanction for the viola...

AI summary The compliance monitoring process for the Directory is governed by the NPCC Criteria Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP). Revisions require a 45-day review period and RCC approval. Updates are conducted at least every three years to ensure consistency with NERC standards and other NPCC documents.

2.01.0 Introduction - 1.1 This Appendix provides the procedure to obtain approvalagreement from NPCC if an entity proposes a new Remedial Action Scheme ( RAS) ,, or the modification of or the retirement of a RAS. ( - 1.1 The RAS Review For...

AI summary This section outlines the procedure for obtaining approval for a Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) from the NPCC, including the submission of a RAS Review Form and the involvement of various NPCC task forces in the review process.

NPCC In general, a proposing entity would request NPCC review of a proposed new RAS , or modification to a RAS , or retirement of an existing RAS . Depending on the entity's proposal, the review process would require reviews from various T...

AI summary The document outlines the process for requesting NPCC review of a new or modified RAS, or the retirement of an existing RAS, which involves various Task Forces reviewing the proposal at their next scheduled meeting.

ummary of its findings to TFCP. 2.4.3 TFCO shall review the operability of the RAS and shall assess its impact to operations if the RAS were to operate incorrectly or fail to operate, and any potential for unintended interaction with other...

AI summary The TFCO is tasked with reviewing the operability of the RAS, assessing its impact on operations if it were to fail or interact incorrectly with other RAS systems, and determining whether the proposed installation or modification of the RAS conforms to applicable performance criteria and system operating requirements.

FLOW CHART FOR THE REVIEW OF NEW RAS OR THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING RAS This document, when downloaded or printed, becomes UNCONTROLLED. Users should check the NPCC website for the current CONTROLLED version of this document. Field Cod...

AI summary The document outlines a flow chart for the review process of new or modified Remedial Action Schemes (RAS). It includes references to various entities and standards involved in the process, such as the Task Force on System Protection and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council.

1.0 Introduction This document, when downloaded or printed, becomes UNCONTROLLED. Users should check the NPCC website for the current CONTROLLED version of this document. Field Code Changed In accordance with the applicable facilities desc...

AI summary This section outlines the process for notifying the Task Force on Coordination of Planning (TFCP) and the Reliability Coordinator about new Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) facilities or modifications to existing ones, emphasizing early notification during the engineering design stage.

2.0 Presentation and Review of RAS Each new or modified Type I or Type II RAS shall be reported to the Task Force on System Protection. A presentation will be made to the TFSP on new RAS or a modification to an existing RAS ,

AI summary This section outlines the process for reporting and presenting new or modified Type I or Type II RAS to the Task Force on System Protection (TFSP).

4.0 Procedure for Presentation 4.1 The RAS -entity will arrange to have a technical presentation made to the TFSP. - 4.2 To facilitate scheduling, the chairman of the TFSP will be notified approximately two months prior to the desired date...

AI summary The RAS-entity is required to provide a technical presentation to the TFSP, with scheduling coordinated by the TFSP chairman and materials distributed 30 days in advance.

5.0 Review by TFSP The TFSP will review the material presented and develop a response concerning the proposed RAS . This statement will indicate one of the following: - 5.1 The need for additional information to enable the TFSP to reach a...

AI summary The TFSP will review the proposed RAS and provide a response indicating either acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection with recommendations for modifications. The results will be documented in meeting minutes and letters to the TFCP Chairperson and the RAS-entity.