ELEMENTS OF A RELIABILITY STANDARD. Elements of a Regional Reliability Standard To ensure uniformity of regional reliability standards, a regional 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 document. Supporting documents to aid in the implementation of a standard may be referenced by the standard but are not part of the standard itself. The most current version of the approved NERC Reliability Standard template and its associated elements as or if applicable, will be used at the time of the development of the NPCC Regional Reliability Standard to ensure all essential elements are contained therein to achieve consistency and uniformity and meet all statutory requirements. A sample of the elements contained in the standard appears in Table 1 below, however the latest ERO Board approved Standard template, that may be found on the NERC website, will supersede the list below at the time the regional standard is developed. Table 1- 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. (i.e. “NPCC- BAL- 002-0-Date” which refers to NPCC Regional Standard, referencing NERC BAL-002 Version 0, with NPCC Effective Date-final adoption by all Regional Authorities) 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. The standard will be applicable to the Bulk Power System unless otherwise noted. 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 whi...
