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This white paper highlights essential features of the NERC Standards Process approved by FERC on September 3, 2010. It compares the old and new processes, emphasizing the enhanced ability for consensus-building through parallel comment and ballot periods. The new approach allows drafting teams to modify standards during development, facilitating immediate re-balloting for additional comments. The paper outlines the structure of multiple comment periods and the transition to a final ballot period, aiming for improved stakeholder engagement and effective standards development.
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Key Features of the NERC Standards Process Natalie Mazey Standards Development Coordinator, Texas RE Meeting Title (optional)
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Key Features for Industry Participants NERC’s enhanced standards process was approved by FERC on September 3, 2010. This White Paper highlights some of the key features of the FERC-approved “StandardsProcesses Manual.” NSRS Meeting April 20, 2011
Old Process vs. New Process Old Process New Process Allowed determination of degree of consensus at the end of the process. If consensus is not achieved, the entire process restarted Consensus is achieved through parallel comment and ballot periods which are conducted earlier in the process Drafting Teams have the flexibility to modify the standard while it is under development and immediately re-ballot while they seek additional comments Separate formal comment period and pre-ballot review periods The new process allows more than one successive ballot periods to be conducted to achieve consensus. Multiple Comment Periods/ One Final Ballot Period NSRS Meeting April 20, 2011
Standards Process Flow Chart NSRS Meeting April 20, 2011