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Electronic Tariff Filings FERC Supplemental NOPR. Andrew S. Katz Senior Counsel 202-508-0903 katzas@nu.com. 1. FERC to develop database to track tariff, rate schedule filings Aids FERC processing of tariff filings Aids research into current and superseded tariff provisions
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Electronic Tariff FilingsFERC Supplemental NOPR Andrew S. Katz Senior Counsel 202-508-0903 katzas@nu.com 1
FERC to develop database to track tariff, rate schedule filings Aids FERC processing of tariff filings Aids research into current and superseded tariff provisions Filings based on protocols, standards, and data formats developed in NAESB WEQ stakeholder process Extensible markup language (“XML”) schema permits assembling filing package using meta-data tags Companies can choose software to assemble package Filing package submitted through FERC eFiling portal XML schema permits filing processing and search of tariff databases Overview 2
Initial baseline submission of only OATTs and related agreements After implementation, all new tariffs and agreements filed in eTariff format Existing agreements filed as eTariffs ONLY when revised Submission rules for joint or shared tariffs Tariff Filing Policies 3
Company registration to file eTariff Designated filer logs-in and uploads eTariff package Package verification Notice of acceptance by Secretary Tariff Filing Procedures 4
Sheet, Section, Whole document formats OATTs must be in sheets or sections Format optional for other documents Versioning rules Convention optional as long as each tariff section, sheet, or entire document identified uniquely Tariff text filed as separate data element Clean and redlined formatted version of tariff filed as attachment Non-formatted plain text copy filed for search purposes Tariff Package Requirements 5
Three options for parties with shared filing rights Use shared software that restricts filing changes to sections of larger tariff party has rights to change ISO/RTO can agree to file on behalf of all members w/ shared rights Filings by individual companies using software of choice Individual filers will need to obtain ISO/RTO identification number and tariff identifier to include in Tariff Package FERC system will send notice to ISO/RTO when shared right provision submitted Shared Tariffs 6
Transition procedures Baseline tariff filings Electronic Service Attchment Documents Transmittal letter, testimony, cost-of-service statements, etc. part of XML package Instruction manual Data Elements and Data Dictionary Pro Forma OATT in Section format Testing site Other Procedures 7