NERC Compliance and Enforcement Flashcards
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Which legislation gave FERC the authority to approve and enforce mandatory electric reliability standards in the US?
Answer: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended the Federal Power Act to give FERC authority to certify an Electric Reliability Organization and enforce mandatory reliability standards.
What is a 'Compliance Exception' in the NERC CMEP?
Answer: A determination that a potential noncompliance does not warrant a violation finding
A Compliance Exception is a determination that a potential noncompliance does not rise to the level of a violation, often used for immaterial or de minimis issues.
Under NERC's Reliability Standards Development Process, who can submit a Standard Authorization Request (SAR)?
Answer: Any industry stakeholder or NERC member
Any industry stakeholder or NERC member can submit a SAR to initiate the development or revision of a reliability standard.
What is the primary purpose of NERC's 'Reliability Standards Audit Worksheet' (RSAW)?
Answer: To provide a template for entities and auditors to assess compliance with specific reliability standards
RSAWs provide structured templates with evidence requirements and auditor guidance for assessing compliance with specific reliability standards.
How many NERC Regional Entities operate in North America?
Answer: Eight
There are eight NERC Regional Entities that conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement across North America.
Which NERC functional model registration category applies to entities that own and maintain transmission facilities?
Answer: Transmission Owner (TO)
A Transmission Owner (TO) owns and maintains transmission facilities, while a Transmission Operator (TOP) operates them in real time.