Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

NERC Compliance Workshop

May 13, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM		 RSVP: Mishani Kasper
Marriott - South Austin Airport
4415 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
RSVPs are accepted for waiting list only.
Teleconference: 866-469-3239
Meeting number: 353 374 734
Meeting password: texasre123!!
Agenda

Learn about compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and ERCOT regional requirements for reliability of the bulk electric system.

Attendees will gain an understanding of their obligations, from the creation and approval of standards to assessment of compliance. A panel with guest market participants will discuss the culture of compliance, the processes followed from pre-audit to post-audit, and how to move forward to assure compliance with current and future rules.

1.

Welcome

 

L. Grimm, Texas RE

8:00 a.m.

2.

NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program

  • FERC Update
  • NERC Update
  • Communication (NERC and the Regions)
  • Compliance Past and Present
  • Preparation

S. Morris, NERC

8:20 a.m.

3.

NERC Compliance Monitoring Investigations

  • Event Analysis
  • Compliance Violation Investigation

V. Barry, Texas RE

8:50 a.m.

4.

Registration Activities

  • NERC Registration Process and Rules 
  • Current Registration in ERCOT Region
  • Appeals Process
  • NERC Entity Certification Process 
  • Registration of Entities as Joint Registration Organizations (JROs) 
  • Overview of Forms 
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Implementation Plan

T. Shiekhi, Texas RE

9:15 a.m.

 

Break

 

 

10:00 a.m.

5.

Overview of Reliability Standards

  • FERC Rulings on Standards 
  • Regional Delegation Agreements
  • Texas RE Standards Development Process
  • Regional Standards Development Process
  • Protocol Interpretation Request Submission Process 
  • How to Participate
  • Reliability Standards Tracking Site
  • Regional Activities 

F. Tafreshi, Texas RE

10:15 a.m.

6.

Documenting Compliance

  • Compliance Processes
  • Documentation of Compliance 
  • Evidence of Compliance 
  • Requirements and Expectations
  • Verification of Compliance
  • Actively Monitored Standards in 2008

R. Williams, Texas RE

10:45 a.m.

 

7.

Compliance Culture and Penalty Assessment

  • Elements of a Culture of Compliance
  • Types of Penalties
  • Settlement Option 
  • Penalty Assessment Factors

J. Whitmer, Texas RE

11:15 a.m.

 

Lunch

 

12:00 p.m.

 

8.

Cyber Standards Final Rule - FERC Order 706

  • Standard Development and Rulemaking Process
  • Final Rule Highlights
  • General Issues
  • Overview of Specific Critical
  • Infrastructure Protection Standards
  • New Guidelines
  • Compliant Stage
  • NERC Standards Action

 ERCOT Information Security Strategy

  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Management Framework
  • Protection Strategy
  • ERCOT Information Security Mission Statement and Organization
  • Information Security Roadmap
  • Security Maturity Model 

J. Brenton, ERCOT/                   A. Delenela, ERCOT

1:00 p.m.

 

Break

 

 

3:00 p.m.

7.

Panel Discussion

  • J. Firestone, Direct Energy
  • L Garza, City of San Antonio
  • B. Shaw, IPA Marketing

Moderator: V. Barry, Texas RE

3:15 p.m.

 

Adjourn

 

5:00 p.m.

Additional Information

The intended audience for this workshop is qualified scheduling entities (QSEs); resource entities; transmission operators (TOs); transmission and distribution service providers (TDSPs); ERCOT staff; and PUCT staff. Registration is free; lunch will be provided to attendees.

Please note that agenda items and speakers may change.

Due to space limitations for this event, RSVPs are currently only accepted for a waiting list. Please feel free to join this event via WebEx.

The Marriott - South Austin Airport (www.marriott.com/AUSAP) is offering a block of rooms for the workshop at a discounted rate. Call (512) 441-7900 to book your reservation, and mention "ERCOT/TRE Workshop." Rooms at the discounted rate are limited, so please book early.

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