NERC NERC Compliance and Enforcement 3

Question 1

Which legislation gave FERC the authority to approve and enforce mandatory electric reliability standards in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Energy Policy Act of 2005

Answer

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978

Answer

The Federal Power Act of 1935

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The Clean Air Act of 1970

Question 2

What is a 'Compliance Exception' in the NERC CMEP?

Accepted Answer

A determination that a potential noncompliance does not warrant a violation finding

Answer

An exemption from all CIP standards for small utilities

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A financial penalty reduction granted to first-time violators

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A waiver allowing delayed implementation of a new standard

Question 3

Under NERC's Reliability Standards Development Process, who can submit a Standard Authorization Request (SAR)?

Accepted Answer

Any industry stakeholder or NERC member

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Only NERC staff

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Only FERC commissioners

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Only Reliability Coordinators and Balancing Authorities

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of NERC's 'Reliability Standards Audit Worksheet' (RSAW)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a template for entities and auditors to assess compliance with specific reliability standards

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To document grid outages for FERC reporting

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To calculate penalty amounts for violations

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To register new entities in the NERC compliance program

Question 5

How many NERC Regional Entities operate in North America?

Accepted Answer

Eight

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Four

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Six

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Ten

Question 6

Which NERC functional model registration category applies to entities that own and maintain transmission facilities?

Accepted Answer

Transmission Owner (TO)

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Transmission Operator (TOP)

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Transmission Service Provider (TSP)

Answer

Transmission Planner (TP)