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Welcome! NERC State of Standards Webinar Mallory Huggins, NERC Standards Developer July 16, 2013
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NERC Public Announcement
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• 1:00-1:15 p.m. Introductions and Opening Remarks
• 1:15-1:45 p.m. New Approach to Standards Development: Standards Process Reforms and Standard Processes Manual Revisions
• 1:45-2:15 p.m. Enhanced Project Management and Tools to Improve the Standards Development Process
• 2:15-3:15 p.m. Status Update on Three Key Standards Development Work Areas
• 3:15-3:30 p.m. Break
Agenda
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• 3:30-4:00 p.m. Standards Independent Experts Review Project: Background, Status, and Impact on Standards Development
• 4:00-4:30 p.m. Development of the 2014-2016 Reliability Standards Development Plan
• 4:30-4:55 p.m. Q&A
• 4:55-5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Agenda
Opening Remarks Mark Rossi, NERC Chief Operating Officer State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
New Approach to Standards Development State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
Standards Process Reform Brian Murphy, Standards Committee Chair State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
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• Ensure the timely development of high-quality, results-based Reliability Standards while eliminating unneeded requirements
• Encourage informal stakeholder consensus building for Standard Authorization Requests (SARs) and standards using ad hoc teams
• Employ standard drafting teams (SDTs) that are staffed with a small number of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Build trust between NERC and the industry; ensure collaborative working relationship between NERC and the SC
Board of Trustees’ Expectations
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• Manages and executes standards development activities
• Works with NERC staff to complete tasks identified in Reliability Standards Development Plan
• Encourages consensus building and stakeholder input
• Promotes meaningful collaboration among NERC staff, drafting teams, and ad hoc subject matter experts
• Provides effective project management and facilitation support and oversight
Role of the Standards Committee
How we developed Reliability Standards in the past…
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Address Paragraph 81 and Directives
PRC-005-2
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Due for Five-Year Review
PRC-005-2 File Five-Year Review Outstanding Projects RBS
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Outstanding Projects
PRC-005-2 File Five-Year Review Outstanding Projects RBS
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Paragraph 81 Candidate
PRC-005-2
P81
File Five-Year Review Outstanding Projects RBS
File
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Directives Associated with the Standard
PRC-005-2
P81
Directives
File Five-Year Review Outstanding Projects RBS
File
File
The reformed process…
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Solution
PRC-005-2
P81
File Five-Year Review Outstanding Projects Directives
RBS
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• Paragraph 81 (P81) concepts
• Results-based standards concepts
• Coordination of SDT work with NERC Compliance Operations
• Cost Effective Analysis Process (CEAP)
• Tools and training to support process execution: Project Management
Facilitation
Communication
New Initiatives Applied Across All Work Areas
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Upfront Consensus Formal Development BOT/FERC/CAN
2-3 Months 6-8 Months 1-2 Months Ad Hoc Groups Formal Comment/Ballot Approve/Filings
Tech. Conference/Webinars
Proposed SAR/SDT to SC
New Development Timeline
Standard Processes Manual (SPM) Revisions
Laura Hussey, NERC Director of Standards Development State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
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• Members Representative Committee formed the SPIG to develop recommendations for improving the standard development process
• Areas of focus: The standard drafting process and technical content development
Standards project management and workflow
Formal balloting and commenting
• Standards Committee Process Subcommittee (SCPS) formed subteams to address recommendations
• NERC staff, SCPS, and SC coordinated to finalize the SPM after several rounds of stakeholder comment
• FERC approved revised manual on June 26, 2013
Revisions Began with Standard Process Input Group (SPIG) Recommendations
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• Initial Comment Period Thirty-day initial comment period is no longer required
• Comment Period Length Initial and successive ballots will be accompanied by a 45-day comment
period
• Consideration of Industry Comments Drafting teams are no longer obligated to provide individual comment
responses after every formal comment period; comment responses are only required before the final ballot
• Treatment of Negative Votes Comments must be submitted for all negative votes (except in the final
ballot) for that vote to be included in the calculation of consensus
Key Revisions Affecting Stakeholders
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• Email [email protected] to: Sign up for distribution lists for specific projects
Sign up for the Weekly Standards Bulletin
Sign up for NERC News
Volunteer to serve on an ad hoc group or drafting team
• During informal development: Participate in technical webinars and workshops
Take advantage of opportunities to provide feedback to ad hoc group
• During formal development Participate in technical webinars and workshops
Offer clear, actionable feedback during comment periods and review comments from others
Join ballot pools and cast votes on open standards
Participating in the Standards Process
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Enhanced Project Management and the Project Management Oversight Subcommittee (PMOS) Jennifer Sterling, PMOS Chair State of Standards Webinar June 16, 2013
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• Introductions
• Background
• PMOS Charter
• Standards Project Tracking Spreadsheet
• PMOS Assistance to NERC Standards Developers and Standard Drafting Teams (SDTs)
• Feedback Discussion
Agenda
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• October 2012: The Standards Committee (SC) initiated the development of a Strategic Plan to guide in the development of work plans
• November 2012: The NERC Board of Trustees (Board) passed resolutions related to SC activities, which further guided the development of the Strategic Plan: 2013-2015 Work Plan is the tactical implementation plan for the SC
Strategic Plan
Work Plan includes a task to form the PMOS
Background
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• January 2013: SC approved Strategic Plan, SC Charter, and 2013-2015 Work Plan and formed the PMOS
• February 2013: The Board approved Strategic Plan, SC Charter, and 2013-2015 Work Plan
Background
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PMOS Charter
Section 1: Purpose
The PMOS works closely with NERC staff and SDTs to aggressively manage the timely development and maintenance of a comprehensive set of world-class, results-based Reliability Standards. The Subcommittee reports to the SC.
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PMOS Charter
Section 2: Overview and Functions
The Subcommittee shall have, at a minimum, the following duties:
1. Work closely with NERC staff, standard developers and SDTs to establish milestones and deadlines for all SC work activities, including responding to Standard Authorization Requests (SARs), executing standard projects, and obtaining industry, Board and FERC approval, while ensuring SDTs are adhering to standard drafting principles and Standards Process Manual.
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PMOS Charter
2. Work with NERC staff to develop project timelines prior to the solicitation of a SDT, so prospective members of an SDT understand and commit to meeting the project timeline, including milestones, at the time of their nomination and appointment.
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PMOS Charter
3. Support all SAR drafting teams and SDTs by providing any specialized resources to resolve issues and increase productivity and quality as needed to reach consensus and/or meet its milestones and deadlines.
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• Intended to be a “living document”
• Intended to provide transparency about project statuses
• Near final draft but improvement suggestions are welcomed
• Update frequency = monthly
• Will be reviewed regularly at PMOS and SC meetings and posted on the NERC website
Standards Project Tracking Spreadsheet
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• Examples include but are not limited to: Provide ideas on alternate ways to respond to FERC directives
Identify sources of expertise that a drafting team might not have in its membership
Facilitate contacts with industry stakeholders who have significant issues with proposed standard provisions
Suggest alternate or additional forms of industry outreach
Suggest drafting approaches from other standards the team may not be aware of or seem to be considering
Attend team meetings to assist with issue resolution or facilitation
PMOS Assistance to NERC Standards Developers and SDTs
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Status Update Three Key Standards Development Work Areas Valerie Agnew, Howard Gugel, and Laura Hussey, NERC Directors of Standards Development State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
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• Quality of life in North America depends upon Reliable Operation of the Bulk-Power System
• Results-based, risk-focused standards ensure that reliable operation
• Developing world-class standards must be a collaborative effort
Reliability Standards Excellence
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• Reliability
• Accountability
• Learning
• Risk-Based Model
Four Pillars of Success
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Mission
To develop a comprehensive set of results-based Reliability Standards that collectively help ensure the Reliable Operation of the North American Bulk-Power system.
Standards Strategic Plan
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• This year’s Reliability Standards Development Plan (RSDP) represents a bold new work plan
• Intensive evaluation of the current issues facing standards development
• Three work areas to set foundation: Existing Projects/Emerging Issues
Five-Year Reviews
FERC Directives
• Include Paragraph 81, consolidation, and results-based concepts
2013-2015 RSDP Overview
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Standards Department Organization
Mark Lauby Vice President and Director of Standards
Valerie Agnew Director of Standards
Development
Kristin IwanechkoManager of Standards
Information
Al McMeekinStandards Developer
Erika Chanzes Standards Development
Specialist
StandardsJuly 1, 2013
Howard GugelDirector of Standards
Development
Laura HusseyDirector of Standards
Development
Edward DobrowolskiStandards Developer
Stephen Crutchfield Standards Developer
Suzanne Smith-WigfallExecutiveAssistant
Sean Cavote Standards Developer
Steven NoessAssociate Director of
Standards Development
Jordan MalloryStandards Development
Specialist
Joseph Krisiak Standards Developer
Scott Barfield-McGinnis Standards Developer
Darrel W. Richardson Standards Developer
Mark OlsonStandards Developer
Ryan StewartStandards Developer
Barbara Nutter Standards Developer
Laura AndersonStandards Developer
Soo Jin KimStandards Developer
Natara BierriaReliability Standards
Analyst
Monica Benson Reliability Standards
Analyst
Wendy KinnardStandards Development
Administrator
Mallory Huggins Standards Developer
Stephen EldridgeStandards Development
Specialist
Open Position
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• At year end 2012, 191 FERC directives/guidance remained to be resolved
• End of Q2 2013, 58 of those have been addressed Nine directives were addressed and filed in Q1
Forty-nine directives were addressed and filed in Q2
• FERC issued NOPR proposing to withdraw 41 outstanding FERC directives, 22 are standards-related
• There are 111 directives left to be addressed
FERC Directives
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• Focus on informal development for projects addressing outstanding FERC directives
• Coordinated by a stakeholder ad hoc group that conducts outreach and consensus building with stakeholders Supports development of consensus with less resource demand on
industry; debates take place informally instead of during comment periods
Shortens formal development time; standard and supporting documents closer to final by the time they’re first posted
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• Roles and Expectations NERC Staff o Initiates and organizes ad hoc group
o Serves as project manager
Ad Hoc Groups o May include subject matter experts (SMEs), lawyers, and technical writers
o Work aggressively to identify issues and present alternative options to build consensus
o Build consensus using a variety of tools (e.g., outreach to NERC and Regional technical committees, trade associations, and SMEs; hosting technical workshops and webinars)
FERC Staff o Support included on ad hoc groups
Project Management and Oversight Subcommittee (PMOS) o Member serves as liaison
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• Ad Hoc Groups draft Pro forma documents Standard Authorization Request (SAR)
Standard(s)
Reliability Standard Audit Worksheet(s) (RSAWs)
Implementation Plan(s)
Violation Risk Factors (VRFs) and Violation Severity Levels (VSLs)
• Team members provide quality review throughout process
• Once documents are developed and submitted to Standards Committee (SC) for approval, project transitions to formal development
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• Formal stakeholder engagement begins Standard and related documents posted
SDT formed o Ad hoc group members may be asked to continue on as drafting team members
o Will continue to include NERC staff project management, fewer than ten SMEs (including a facilitator), a PMOS liaison, lawyers, technical writers, and FERC staff
Formal comment and ballot
NERC Board of Trustees (Board) adoption
Filing with regulatory bodies
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• General timeline for active projects February-June 2013: Informal Outreach
July-August 2013: Posted for initial comment and ballot
September-October 2013: Final ballot, if possible
November 2013: Projects presented to the Board
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• Active Informal Development Projects MOD A (20 directives) – MOD-001, MOD-004, MOD-028, MOD-029, and
MOD-030
MOD B (15 directives) – MOD-010 through MOD-015
MOD C (14 directives) – MOD-016 through MOD-021
PER (7 directives) – PER-002 and PER-005
VAR (11 directives) – VAR-001 and VAR-002
• Remaining 64 directives will be addressed in the five-year review and existing/emerging issues projects; this may be reduced by the 22 directives proposed for retirement in a recent FERC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Addressing FERC Directives through Informal Development
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• Operating Personnel Communication Protocols (COM-003)
• System Protection Coordination (PRC-001, PRC-027)
• Disturbance Monitoring (PRC-002, PRC-018)
• Protection System Maintenance and Testing (PRC-005)
• Protection Systems: Misoperations (PRC-003, PRC-004), Phase I
• Generator Relay Loadability (PRC-023, PRC-025)
• Undervoltage Load Shedding (PRC-010, PRC-022)
• Balancing Authority Reliability-based Controls (BAL-001, BAL-002)
Existing Projects/Emerging Issues
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• SPM obligates NERC to conduct periodic reviews of standards
• Within the next year, all standards that have not been significantly revised or retired will undergo a comprehensive five-year review
Five-Year Reviews
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• Must determine whether a Reliability Standard should be Affirmed;
Revised; or
Withdrawn
• Elements of a Five-Year Review: FERC directives
Stakeholder requests for clarity or revision
Results-Based Standards (RBS) principles
Paragraph 81 principles
Five-Year Reviews
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• Process: Standard identified for a five-year review
SC appoints a review team of SMEs
SMEs develop a technically justified recommendation to affirm, revise, or withdraw
Recommendations posted for 45-day comments period
SC considers comments and final recommendation o Recommendations to affirm go to Board for approval
o Recommendations to revise or withdraw go through the usual development process, beginning with a SAR
Five-Year Reviews
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• General timeline April 2013: Review teams appointed
May-July 2013: Recommendations developed
July-September 2013: Recommendations posted for industry comment
September-November 2013: Final recommendations submitted to the SC
November 2013 or February 2014: Recommendations submitted to the Board
Five-Year Reviews
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• Active Five-Year Review Projects Project 2009-03: Emergency Operations/EOP Five-Year Review
FAC Review (incorporates Project 2010-02: Connecting New Facilities to the Grid)
Project 2012-09: IRO Five-Year Review
Project 2012-13: NUC Five-Year Review
Five-Year Reviews
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Mission
To develop a comprehensive set of results-based Reliability Standards that collectively help ensure the Reliable Operation of the North American Bulk-Power System.
Standards Strategic Plan
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NERC Reliability Standards An Independent Review by Industry Experts Valerie Agnew, Director of Standards Development NERC State of Standards July 16, 2013
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Agenda
• Assignment and Scope
• Key Findings
• Recommendations
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• Evaluate each non-CIP requirement for: Quality
Content
Risk
• Recommend: Retirement
Improvement
Consolidation
• Evaluate current versus alternate construct for standards
Assignment and Scope
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Key Findings - Status
• Future enforceable requirements – 404
• Recommended for retirement – 147
• Should be retained - 257: Improve: 176
Steady-state: 81
Consolidate retained requirements (7%)
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Key Findings – Status by Family
There is variation across different standard families
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Key Findings - Progress
Fundamental change will be required to achieve steady-state
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Key Findings - Gaps
• Four high-priority gaps identified Outage Coordination
Governor Frequency Response
Situational Awareness Models
Clear requirements for three-part communication
• Three medium-priority gaps identified Verification of accuracy of Planning Models
Short Circuit/Fault Duty Models
Infrastructure Maintenance
• Additional gaps identified at the requirement level
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1. Retire 147 of 404 Future Enforceable Requirements
2. Remove requirements recommended for retirement from the Actively Monitored List
3. Address gaps
4. Focus improvement on 16 high-risk/low-content standards
5. All future changes must meet project’s criteria
6. Pursue consolidation and organization of certain standards or requirements around ‘themes’
7. Develop risk-based approach for identifying reliability issues and appropriate solutions
Near-Term Recommendations
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1. Move to New Construct in a measured manner
2. Expand tasks in the Functional Model towards maintenance of a focused, concise number of standards or requirements
3. Explore using dashboards to measure reliability and trends to monitor potential risks to the reliability of the Bulk-Power System
4. Use these dashboards and trends to deploy mechanisms other than standards to address reliability
Longer-Term Recommendations
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Reliability Standards Development Plan (RSDP) Steve Noess, Associate Director of Standards Development State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
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• Provide objective prioritization for project development
• Balance resources to address projects, considering: Reliability need
Complexity
Development process
• Should also allow sufficient flexibility for re-prioritization and addressing emerging issues
Purpose
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• July 1-August 9, 2013: Develop RSDP
• August 26-September 12, 2013: Post for three-week initial comment period
• October 17, 2013: Presentation of RSDP to Standards Committee
• November 7, 2013: Presentation of RSDP to NERC Board of Trustees
2014-2016 RSDP
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• Completing known prior work from the 2013-2015 RSDP: Directives
Periodic reviews
Existing projects
• Other considerations: Integration of independent experts’ review
Reliability Issues Steering Committee’s Electric Reliability Organization Priorities
Address future emerging issues in timely manner
Other recommendations
Prioritization Considerations
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• High quality
• Appropriate content
• Results-based
• Pass the Paragraph 81 criteria test
Transformation to Steady-State
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General Q&A Please submit questions via the chat feature.
Closing Remarks Mark Lauby, NERC Vice President and Director of Standards State of Standards Webinar July 16, 2013
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