Common use of Commission Findings Clause in Contracts

Commission Findings. 104. We accept section 5.4 of the Uniform Compliance Program. We also identify modifications to be addressed by NERC. We find that, in general, section 5.4 sets out procedures that will encourage settlements when appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the ERO Certification Order. However, the time period specified in section 5.4 during which settlement may be pursued warrants revision to include the period prior to the issuance of a notice of alleged violation. Accordingly, we direct NERC to modify section 5.4 to state that settlement negotiations may occur at any time until a notice of penalty is filed with the Commission or an applicable governmental authority.