Crisis Response Task Force (CRTF) Proposal Public Release Crisis Response Task Force (CRTF) Proposal Scott Heffentrager (Temp. Chairman) Physical Security Mgr., PJM Interconnection heffens@pjm.com Tom Bowe (Chairman) CSO, PJM Interconnection bowet@pjm.com

Why is Task Force Needed? NERC, it’s committees and regions, have developed several emergency response plans in order to be as prepared as possible for unexpected events. The Crisis Response Task Force (CRTF) will review the existing plans, identify any gaps, address the gaps and develop a comprehensive plan for use by NERC, and the ESISAC. September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force Purpose of Task Force Develop a crisis response plan and a procedure to be utilized in the event of a significant outage or crisis involving the operation or operability of the bulk electric system in North America: The plan would apply to events whose scope would involve multiple NERC regions; events involving physical or cyber damage or threat. September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force Intent of the CRTF The current emergency plans are well established and the intent is not to recommend any changes in the existing plans. However, the plans present a piecemeal approach and the scope of the CRTF is to develop a seamless procedure. The CRTF will identify gaps between any existing plans or procedures, identify corrective measures, and include corrective measures in the new procedure. The intent is to efficiently supplement the existing resources that are mobilized to manage a crisis from the NERC perspective. September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

Proposed CRTF Deliverables Interim Procedure - Fundamentals to be used if needed before final procedure is approved. Procedural Elements: For use by NERC, ESISAC, CIPC, Electricity Sector Key Decision Trees to assist in determining: Event cause - equipment, physical, cyber, malicious If malicious, what type? a. Vandalism b. Terrorism c. Insider d. Ongoing September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

Proposed CRTF Deliverables (cont.) Scope of event Restoration/recovery strategies Mitigation measures Crisis Response Team Roster (updated annually) Geographically disparate members (US & Canada) Known to industry; technical expertise Lists of resources to assist Linkages to ESISAC and NERC Regions Linkages to other critical SOPs Communications resources (GETS, HSIN, CWIN, etc..) September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

Proposed CRTF Deliverables (cont.) Support for Procedure from US DOE, US DHS, PSEPC, Natural Resources - Canada Training Program Recommended review and update process. September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force Draft Work-Plan 2005 ACTIONS May CRTF formed, draft work plan prepared June IAWWG and CIPC approve initial work plan July-Sept. Initial meetings held, Charter prepared, elements of interim Procedure developed September CIPC approve Charter October Develop Interim Procedure Oct - Dec Develop Procedure December CIPC review Procedure draft 2006 January Finalize Procedure February Create training for Procedure March Conduct training for Procedure September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force Current Membership The initial membership of CRTF includes: Tom Bowe PJM Chair Scott Heffentrager PJM Temporary Chair Tom Flowers Centerpoint Mike Hagee Duke Jim McGlone US DOE Bob Jordan US DOE Stuart Brindley IESO Stan Johnson NERC Larry Bugh ECAR Tim O’Neil Natural Resources Canada Dave Darling Natural Resources Canada If you would like to participate please contact Scott Heffentrager PJM 610-666-2222 or heffens@pjm.com September 2005 CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

Crisis Response Task Force (CRTF) Proposal Scott Heffentrager (Temp. Chairman) Physical Security Mgr., PJM Interconnection heffens@pjm.com Tom Bowe (Chairman) CSO, PJM Interconnection bowet@pjm.com