NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee (CIPC) Executive Committee Public Release 29 September 2005

CIPC Scope - 1 To expand awareness and voice to: CIPC Executive Committee Electricity Sector Coordinating Council (ESCC) CIPC Executive Committee recommends the following addition to the CIPC Scope (refer to document): In addition the CIPC Executive Committee includes, as non-voting participants, named representatives from American Public Power Association, Canadian Electricity Association, Edison Electric Institute, and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

CIPC Scope - 2 If approved by CIPC, the revised scope will be presented to the NERC Board for approval. If approved by the Board, the ESCC will be revised by letter from the Chair of the ESCC to the Department of Homeland Security.

CIPC Participation Chair Brindley will send a letter to the NERC Regional Managers and Associations requesting affirmative review of all CIPC members CIPC working group and task force chairs will be requested to canvas their rosters for continued interest in the work plans and commitment to contribute Subgroup procedures will be reviewed with other NERC committees