NERC KUA Prepared by Greg Woessner Manager of System Operations
Municipal Utility Delegation of Responsibilities Compliance Not Considered a large enough workload for a full time position. Manager of System Operations: – Operations – Relay – SCADA – Power Supply Dept : Transmission Planning & Generator Operations Standards
Compliance Program Written Procedures for Every Function – NERC Compliance – Standard Operating Procedures – Relay, SCADA, Operations, etc. – Safety – Switching & Tagging – Transmission & Distribution Technical Specifications
Document Standardization Header Body of Document w/ Detailed Instructions Signature page (When Necessary) Tracking Page – Sign off information – Track Revisions – Dates
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Tracking Sheet
Training Most Important Compliance Feature FMPP Training Program Participant FRCC Seminars In-House Training Program: Certified Training provider – New Employee Training – NERC Training Requirements – SOP Training Requirements – Safety Meetings – Staff Meetings
Numbering System Document Development & Control Procedure Nine Digit Numbering System Categories – NERC Standards Documentation – FRCC Standards & Procedures – KUA Internal Operations, Relay, SCADA/Comm. Procedures – KUA Internal Security Procedures
Document Tracking Latest Revision Issue Date Last Reviewed Date Reviewer Approver
Sharepoint Software Links Between Documents Highlight Compliance Data Track Changes through Checkout Procedures Security Levels – Read Only – Edit
Audit Preparation Delegation – Standards – Applicable Documentation Line by Line Review – Standards – Documentation
Lessons Learned Prepare Continuously – Year Round Effort Document with very specific wording Link documents to easily reference requirements Compare Standards Requirements to documentation/procedures/records Provide a good lunch
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