FERC-725S (Final Rule in RM15-7-000, RM15-12-000, & RM15-13-000), Mandatory Reliability Standards: Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM15-7 15-12 15-13 725G4 725S Final Rule supporting statement 12-7-15.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-12-07
EOP-011-1 Implementation Plan (Exhibit B).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-04
NERC Petition for EOP-011-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-04
EPACT 2005 Section 215 (16 USC 824o).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-03
Reliability Standards-EOP-011-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-03
18 CFR Part 40.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219172	Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 (Final Rule in RM15-7-000, RM15-12-000, and RM15-13-000)	New
210118	Reliability Standard EOP-010-1	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0270	ICR Reference No: 201511-1902-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-1902-012
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725S
Title: FERC-725S (Final Rule in RM15-7-000, RM15-12-000, & RM15-13-000), Mandatory Reliability Standards: Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/21/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/07/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	210	0	199
Time Burden (Hours)	20,480	0	3,980
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Dockets RM15-7, -12, and -13. Pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Commission approves Reliability Standards and definitions of terms submitted in three related petitions by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-approved Electric Reliability Organization (ERO). In particular, the Commission approves Reliability Standards EOP-011-1 (Emergency Operations) and PRC-010-1 (Undervoltage Load Shedding). NERC explains that the approved Reliability Standards consolidate, streamline, and clarify the existing requirements of certain currently-effective Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP) and Protection and Control (PRC) standards. The Commission also approves NERC's revised definition of the term "Remedial Action Scheme" as set forth in the NERC Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards (NERC Glossary), and modifications of specified Reliability Standards to incorporate the revised definition. Further, the Commission approves the assigned violation risk factors and violation severity levels, proposed implementation plans, and the retirement of certain currently effective Reliability Standards. The Commission discusses concerns regarding several of NERC's proposals and, depending on the comments provided in response, the Commission may direct NERC to develop further modifications to address the concerns and possibly delay the retirement of one currently effective standard. In its petition to FERC, NERC states that the purpose of the Reliability Standard PRC-010-1 is to "establish an integrated and coordinated approach to the design, evaluation, and reliable operation of Undervoltage Load Shedding [UVLS] Programs" as directed by the Commission in Order No. 693. Also, according to NERC, Reliability Standard PRC-010-1 replaces the applicability to and involvement of "Regional Reliability Organization" in Reliability Standards PRC-020-1 and PRC-021-1 and consolidates the four currently-effective UVLS-Related Standards into one comprehensive standard. NERC states that Reliability Standard PRC-010-1 "reflects consideration of the 2003 Blackout Report recommendations," particularly, Recommendation 21 for NERC to "make more effective and wider use of system protection measures" and Recommendation 21C that "NERC determine the goals and principles needed to establish an integrated approach to relay protection for generators and transmission lines, as well as of UFLS and UVLS programs."

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AF06	Final or interim final rulemaking	80 FR 73647	11/25/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reliability Standard EOP-010-1
Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 (Final Rule in RM15-7-000, RM15-12-000, and RM15-13-000)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	210	199	0	11	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,480	3,980	0	16,500	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden due to this Final Rule in Dockets RM15-7, -12, and -13 is in addition to the baseline of burden covered in FERC-725A for the existing versions of the standards that are being retired, replaced, or combined. As explained in the Final Rule, “the Commission approves Reliability Standards EOP-011-1 (Emergency Operations) and PRC-010-1 (Undervoltage Load Shedding). NERC explains that the Reliability Standards consolidate, streamline, and clarify the existing requirements of certain currently-effective Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP) and Protection and Control (PRC) standards. The Commission also approves NERC’s revised definition of the term “Remedial Action Scheme” as set forth in the NERC Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards (NERC Glossary), and modifications of specified Reliability Standards to incorporate the revised definition. Further, the Commission approves the assigned violation risk factors and violation severity levels, approved implementation plans, and the retirement of certain currently-effective Reliability Standards. The Commission discusses concerns regarding several of NERC’s proposals and, depending on the comments provided in response, the Commission may direct NERC to develop further modifications to address the concerns and possibly delay the retirement of one currently-effective standard.” Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 replaces a combined total of 40 requirements or subparts that are found in Reliability Standards EOP-001-2.1b, EOP-003.1 and EOP-003-2. Accordingly, the requirements in Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 do not create any new burdens for applicable balancing authorities or transmission operators because the requirements in Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 are already burdens or tasks imposed on this set of registered entities by Reliability Standards EOP-001-2.1b, EOP-003.1 and EOP-003-2 under FERC-725A (1902-0244). Reliability Standard EOP-011-1 requires reliability coordinators to perform the additional tasks of reviewing, correcting, and coordinating their balancing authorities’ and transmission operators’ operating procedures for emergency conditions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,193

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/07/2015

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