Common use of Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards Clause in Contracts

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC MRO shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC MRO reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCMRO’s process. WECCMRO’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCMRO’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCMRO’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC MRO may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC Midwest Reliability Organization shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC Midwest Reliability Organization reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCMidwest Reliability Organization’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCMidwest Reliability Organization’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC Midwest Reliability Organization may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process. WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC NPCC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC NPCC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCNPCC’s process. WECCNPCC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCNPCC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCNPCC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC NPCC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC SERC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC SERC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCSERC’s process. WECCSERC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCSERC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCSERC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC SERC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC SPP shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC SPP reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCSPP’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCSPP’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC SPP may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC Texas RE shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC Texas RE reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCTexas RE’s process. WECCTexas RE’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCTexas RE’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCTexas RE’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-Interconnection- wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC Texas RE may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC ReliabilityFirst shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC ReliabilityFirst reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCReliabilityFirst’s process. WECCReliabilityFirst’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCReliabilityFirst’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCReliabilityFirst’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-Interconnection- wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC ReliabilityFirst may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC NPCC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC NPCC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC’s process. WECC’s NPCC process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECC’s NPCC process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC NPCC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC ReliabilityFirst shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC ReliabilityFirst reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCReliabilityFirst’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCReliabilityFirst’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC ReliabilityFirst may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC SERC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC SERC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC’s process. WECCSERC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCSERC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-Interconnection- wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC SERC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC Texas RE shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC Texas RE reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCTexas RE’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCTexas RE’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC Texas RE may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC Texas RE shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC Texas RE reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCTexas RE’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCTexas RE’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, Amended and Restated Texas Reliability Entity, Inc. Regional Delegation Agreement Page 6 of 25 applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC Texas RE may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC FRCC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC FRCC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECC’s process. WECCFRCC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECCFRCC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-Interconnection- wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC FRCC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC’s process. WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of 313, section 3.1of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board board of Trustees trusteesBoard shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional standardRegional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional [INTERCONNECTION-WIDE REGIONAL ENTITY]Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection[INTERCONNECTION-WIDE REGIONAL ENTITY]Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC FRCC shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC FRCC reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCFRCC’s process. WECCFRCC’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCFRCC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCFRCC’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC FRCC may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC’s process. WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process. WECCprocess as set forth in Exhibit C.. [REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY] may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC SPP shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC SPP reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Variances through WECCSPP’s process. WECCSPP’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECCSPP’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. Proposals approved through WECCSPP’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC SPP may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.

Development and Proposal of Reliability Standards. (a) In connection with its Delegated Authority, WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY]SPP shall be entitled to: (i) propose Reliability Standards, Regional Variances, or modifications thereof to NERC, which shall be considered by NERC through an open and inclusive process for proposing and adopting Reliability Standards that affords WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY]SPP reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard; and (ii) develop Regional Reliability Standards [and Regional Variances Variances, if Regional Entity is organized on an Interconnection-wide basis] through WECC’s process. WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]through SPP’s process shall be consistent with the NERC Rules of Procedure and Commission directives. Any changes to WECC’s process shall be submitted to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval and upon approval, be submitted to the Commission for approval. as set forth in Exhibit C. Proposals approved through WECC[REGIONAL ENTITY]SPP’s process shall be reviewed by the NERC Board of Trustees after NERC provides notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment. In the case of a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, comments shall be limited to the factors identified in NERC Rule of Procedure 312.3 as it may be amended from time to time. The NERC Board of Trustees shall promptly thereafter consider such proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance, applying the rebuttable presumption described in subsection 5(b) of this Agreement if the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance is from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis, and either approve the proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance and submit it to the Commission for approval, or disapprove it in writing setting forth its reasons. WECC [REGIONAL ENTITY]SPP may appeal any disapproval of a proposed Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance to the Commission. (b) Pursuant to Section 215(d)(3) of the Act, NERC shall rebuttably presume that a proposal from a Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis for a Regional Reliability Standard or Regional Variance or modification thereof to be applicable on an Interconnection-wide basis is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, and in the public interest. Any person challenging such proposal from the Regional Entity organized on an Interconnection-wide basis shall have the burden of proof. NERC shall not find that this presumption has been rebutted except based upon substantial evidence that has been disclosed to, and been subject to comment by, the Interconnection-wide Regional Entity during NERC’s review of the proposal.