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WPPI – Member Reliability Standards Compliance. 2007 APPA National Conference Given by Mike Stuart June 25, 2007. WPPI – Member Compliance Agreement. Applies only to Members (10) subject to NERC Compliance. Provides for WPPI to: Register on behalf of Members for certain functions.
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WPPI – MemberReliability StandardsCompliance 2007 APPA National Conference Given by Mike StuartJune 25, 2007
WPPI – Member Compliance Agreement • Applies only to Members (10) subject to NERC Compliance. • Provides for WPPI to: • Register on behalf of Members for certain functions. • Assume compliance responsibility for certain standards on behalf of Members. • Provides for Members to retain responsibility for compliance with applicable standards where responsibility not assumed by WPPI.
Other Agreement Provisions • NERC / MRO Standards Monitoring • Designation of WPPI and Member Representatives • Annual Meetings • Term / Termination • Either party can terminate on 60 days notice. • If terminated, each party directly responsible to NERC / MRO for compliance.
Appendices to WPPI – Member Compliance Agreement • Appendix A – NERC Statement of Compliance Registry. • Appendix B – Matrix of Functions and Standards. • Appendix C: • C-1 – WPPI Direct Registration and Compliance • C-2 – Member Direct Registration and Compliance • C-3 – WPPI Registration and Compliance on behalf of Member • C-4 – Joint Registration and Division of Compliance Responsibility
WPPI/MemberUnder Frequency Load Shedding(UFLS)Program An Example of WPPI taking Compliance Responsibility on Behalf of Members
Applicable NERC Standards(Effective June 4, 2006 – apply to LSE’s and DP’s) PRC-007 Assuring consistency with regional UFLS program requirements. PRC-008 Implementation and documentation of UFLS equipment maintenance programs. PRC-009 Performance assessment following UF event.
MRO Regional UFLS Programs • In Former MAIN Area: MAIN Guide 1B • In Former MAPP Area: MAPP UFLS Program • These UFLS programs may be replaced in the future, but not likely soon.
UFLS Agreement Summary • Separate WPPI/Member UFLS Agreement. • WPPI assumes responsibility to NERC/MRO. • WPPI plans and coordinates programs. • Members responsible for relays and associated equipment. • WPPI pays any NERC/MRO penalties. • Member reimburses WPPI if penalty due to member non-compliance.
WPPI Activities • Plan and coordinate UFLS program. • Monitor requirements and compliance. • Keep records of installations and capability. • Conduct annual review of installation, operation, maintenance, testing, reporting, and record keeping. • Evaluate results of program activations. • Designate a responsible employee (Program Coordinator).
Member Obligations • Member pays for UFLS equipment installation (unless installed solely to meet UFLS needs). • Member pays for maintenance, repair, setting, and testing of relays. • Member keeps records documenting installation, maintenance, repair, setting, and testing of relays (copy to WPPI). • Members pay for any penalty for non-compliance by member. • Member designates a responsible employee.
What’s next? • Develop recipe for compliance • Standardize reports • Annual meeting to improve process