Elements of a Regional Reliability Standard. To ensure uniformity of regional reliability standards, an ERCOT-Specific Reliability Standard shall consist of the elements identified in this section of the procedure. These elements are intended to apply a systematic discipline in the development and revision of standards. This discipline is necessary to achieving standards that are measurable, enforceable, and consistent. All mandatory requirements of a regional reliability standard shall be within the standard. Supporting documents to aid in the implementation of a standard may be referenced by the standard but are not part of the standard itself. Table 1 ⎯ Performance Elements of a Regional Reliability Standard Identification Number A unique identification number assigned in accordance with an administrative classification system to facilitate tracking and reference. Title A brief, descriptive phrase identifying the topic of the standard. Applicability Clear identification of the functional classes of entities responsible for complying with the standard, noting any specific additions or exceptions. If not applicable to the entire Texas RE area, then a clear identification of the portion of the bulk power system to which the standard applies. Any limitation on the applicability of the standard based on electric facility requirements should be described. Effective Date and Status The effective date of the standard or, prior to approval of the standard, the proposed effective date. Purpose The purpose of the standard. The purpose shall explicitly state what outcome will be achieved or is expected by this standard. Requirement(s) Explicitly stated technical, performance, and preparedness requirements. Each requirement identifies what entity is responsible and what action is to be performed or what outcome is to be achieved. Each statement in the requirements section shall be a statement for which compliance is mandatory.
Elements of a Regional Reliability Standard. An RE Standard shall consist of the elements identified in this section of this manual. These elements are intended to apply a systematic discipline in the development and revision of Standards. This discipline is necessary to achieve standards that are measurable, enforceable, and consistent. The format allows a clear statement of the purpose, requirements, measures, and penalties for non-compliance associated with each Standard. Supporting documents to aid in the implementation of a Standard may be referenced by the Standard but are not part of the Standard itself. All mandatory requirements of a Standard shall be within an element of the standard. Performance Elements of a Regional Reliability Standard Identification Number A unique identification number assigned in accordance with an administrative classification system to facilitate tracking and reference RE documentation. Format for Regional Standard Request will be: RSR-000 Title A brief, descriptive phrase identifying the topic of the Standard. Effective Date and Status The effective date of the Standard or, prior to adoption of the Standard by the RE through its own processes, the proposed effective date. The status of the standard will be indicated as active or by reference to one of the numbered steps in the standards process. Purpose The purpose of the Standard. The purpose shall explicitly state what outcome will be achieved or is expected by this Standard. The purpose is agreed to early in the process as a step toward obtaining approval to proceed with the development of the standard. The purpose should link the standard to the relevant principle(s). Requirement(s) Explicitly stated technical, performance, and preparedness requirements. Each requirement identifies the responsible entity and the action to be performed or outcome to be achieved. Each statement in the requirements section shall be a statement for which compliance is mandatory. Any additional comments or statements for which compliance is not mandatory such as background or explanatory information should be placed in a separate document and referenced. (See Supporting References). Applicability Clear identification of the functional classes of entities responsible for complying with the standard, noting any specific additions or exceptions. If not applicable to the entire SPP area, then a clear identification of the portion of the bulk power system to which the standard applies. Any limitation on the applicability of the standard...
