1. GMD Data Request NERC Rules of Procedure Section 1600
Mark Olson, Senior Engineer Reliability Assessments
GMD Task Force Web Meeting
May 17, 2018

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3. Public Meeting Guidelines
Participants are reminded that this meeting is public. Notice of the meeting was posted on the NERC website and widely distributed. Participants should keep in mind that the audience may include members of the press and representatives of various governmental authorities, in addition to the expected participation by industry stakeholders.

4. Data Collection and Availability
Order No. 830 includes directives for collecting data to “improve our collective understanding” of GMD risk
Includes GIC and Magnetometer data
NERC is to make data available to the public
NERC developed a Rules of Procedure Section 1600 data request with GMD Task Force (GMDTF) and technical committee input

5. Data Request Background
NERC Rules of Procedure (RoP) Section 1600
Within the United States, NERC and Regional Entities may request data or information that is necessary to meet their obligations under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act, as authorized by Section 39.2(d) of the Commission’s regulations, 18 C.F.R. § 39.2(d). (P 1601)
Data Request Elements
Describe why the data is needed, its use and collection method
Identify functional entity(ies)
Estimate the burden on reporting entities
Establish reporting criteria or schedule
Process
45-day public comment period on NERC’s request
NERC Board approval required to issue data request to entity(ies)

6. September 2017 | Draft Presented at GMDTF Meeting
Development Steps
September 2017 | Draft Presented at GMDTF Meeting
December 2017 | Planning Committee Authorized Posting
January – March 2018 | 45-day comment period
Comments were provided by over 30 stakeholders
Comments, responses, and revisions to the GMD Data Request are posted on GMDTF Project Page

7. What Data Will Be Requested
In addition, the Commission directs NERC, pursuant to Section 1600 of the NERC Rules of Procedure, to collect GIC monitoring and magnetometer data from registered entities[*] for the period beginning May 2013, including both data existing as of the date of this order and new data going forward, and to make that information available.
-Order No. 830 P 89
*does not apply to non-U.S. Entities

8. Purpose of Collecting GMD Data
[The Commission] also direct NERC, pursuant to Sections 1500 and 1600 of the NERC Rules of Procedure, to collect and make GIC monitoring and magnetometer data available. We determine that the dissemination of GIC monitoring and magnetometer data will facilitate a greater understanding of GMD events that, over time, will improve Reliability Standard TPL The record in this proceeding supports the conclusion that access to GIC monitoring and magnetometer data will help facilitate GMD research, for example, by helping to validate GMD models. - Order No. 830 P 93

9. Data Confidentiality
…as a general matter, the Commission does not believe that GIC monitoring and magnetometer data should be treated as Confidential Information pursuant to the NERC Rules of Procedure. (P 89) …Notwithstanding [the Commission’s] findings here, to the extent any entity seeks confidential treatment of the data it provides to NERC, the burden rests on that entity to justify the confidential treatment. (P 95)

10. GMD Data Request Overview
Data will be collected for GMD events that meet or exceed KP-7
Historical events back to May 2013
Future events from implementation of data collection program
On average, 200 KP-7 GMD events occur in 11-year solar cycle
Transmission Owners and Generator Owners with GIC and/or magnetometer data are applicable entities
Non-U.S. entities are not obligated to participate but are encouraged
Reporting by an entity (e.g., EPRI) on behalf of applicable entities is acceptable
NERC will make data available to researchers

11. Data reporting periods will be determined and communicated by NERC
Summary of Changes
Data reporting periods will be determined and communicated by NERC
Promotes clarity for reporting entities
Identification of KP-7 events supported by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center
Time periods will be designated to capture full duration of the GMD event (including pre and post-event conditions)

12. Summary of Changes
Clarified that reporting entities do not need to provide data that is publicly available
Conforms with Order No. 830 (P 93 and note 122)
Clarified that entities participating in data collection programs (e.g., EPRI SUNBURST) could arrange for data submissions to be made on their behalf

13. Details added to reporting entity information (Attachment)
Summary of Changes
Details added to reporting entity information (Attachment)
Date that GIC Monitors and magnetometers were installed
Periods during which device is not operating
Sampling rate in use
Revised data reporting parameters for consistency with research conventions
Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) convention (YYYY-MM-DD)
Magnetometer alignment data

14. Restrictions on Disseminating Data
Revised section includes information that NERC requests from reporting entities that classify their data as Confidential Information or Critical Energy Infrastructure Information:
Identify information that is believed confidential
Identify category or categories defined in Section 1501 of NERC RoP
Specify if information is subject to a prohibition on public disclosure in FERC-approved rules of a regional transmission organization or independent system operator or a similar prohibition in applicable federal, state, or provincial laws;
Identify time period after which the information is no longer Confidential
NERC will determine whether GIC or magnetometer data qualify as Confidential Information as specified in Order No. 830 (P. 95)

15. Discussion

16. Next Steps
June 2018 | Request Planning Committee (PC) endorsement
August 2018 | Request NERC Board Approval
Q | GMDTF and NERC Staff begin developing a Data Reporting Instructions (DRI)
Q | NERC Staff conduct scoping for information technology application development

17. Questions and Answers