PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement provides for the reliable operation of the interconnected New England and New York Transmission Systems in accordance with the requirements of the Standards Authority. This Agreement establishes a structure and framework for the following functions related to the Reliability of interconnected operations between the Parties: (a) developing and issuing Operating Instructions and System Operating Limits; (b) coordinating operation of their respective Transmission Systems; (c) developing and adopting operating criteria and standards; (d) conducting operating performance reviews of the Interconnection Facilities; (e) considering matters related to transmission service and access; (f) implementing each Party’s respective NERC and NPCC requirements with regard to the New England Transmission System and New York Transmission System; (g) exchanging operations information regarding the Interconnection; (h) exchanging information and coordinating regarding system planning; (i) providing mutual assistance in an Emergency and during system restoration; (j) administering Coordinated Transaction Scheduling; and (k) implementing other arrangements between the Parties for the coordination of their systems. The Parties shall, consistent with NPCC Criteria, Guides and Procedures and the Parties’ respective tariffs, rules and standards, including with respect to the NYISO, the NYSRC Reliability Rules, to the maximum extent they deem consistent with the safe and proper operation of their respective Reliability Coordinator Area and Balancing Authority Area and necessary coordination with other interconnected systems, and with the furnishing of dependable and satisfactory service to their own customers, operate their systems in accordance with the following procedures and principles.
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Samples: Joint Operating Agreement, Coordination Agreement, Coordination Agreement
