1. [INSERT APPLICABLE REGIONAL ENTITY NAME/LOGO]
[ENTITY NAME] [FUNCTION CERTIFYING] Certification [LOCATION] – [DATES OF ON-SITE VISIT]
[Presenter Name, Title]
Opening Presentation
[Month Day, Year]

2. Topics to Discuss Team Members Team Member Requirements
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Topics to Discuss
Team Members
Team Member Requirements
Certification Aspects
Bucket Items
Certification Process
Certification Appeals
Evidence Policy
Questions and Answers

3. Team Members [Team Leader 1 (CTL)] [Company affiliation]
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Team Members
[Team Leader 1 (CTL)] [Company affiliation]
[Team Member 2] [Company affiliation]
[Team Member 3] [Company affiliation]
[Team Member 4] [Company affiliation]
[Team Member 5] [Company affiliation]

4. Team Member Requirements
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Team Member Requirements
CT members have completed the required NERC training prior to participation.
No reasonable objections to CT Members submitted by [ENTITY].
CT members must adhere to NERC’s Confidentiality Agreement for any data or information received.

5. Certification Aspects
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Certification Aspects
Performed Per the NERC Rules of Procedure
Section 500 and Appendix 5A require an on-site visit
Expected Outcomes - Findings
Positives
Bucket Items
Roles
CTL
Members
[Entity] Participants
Caucus

6. Bucket Items Bucket 1 Items Bucket 2 Items Bucket 3 Items
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Bucket Items
Bucket 1 Items
Items found that prevent Certification Team from recommending Certification
Bucket 2 Items
Items found that must be closed:
Prior to going operational, and
Within 180 days of on-site visit completion
Bucket 3 Items
Suggestions for enhancement
These items will not be included in the final report.

7. Certification Process
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Certification Process
Entity completes Certification application or RE completes the application on their behalf
Regional Entity assigns Certification Team Leader who assembles a Certification team
Regional Entity sends questionnaire and statement of expectations to Entity. RE also sends neighboring questionnaire to BAs, TOPs, and RCs with which Entity intends to interconnect
Certification templates are used to ensure consistency
Certification Team Leaders and members are required to have training
Discuss Certification Team composition
Discuss Certification of Entity who operates in multiple regions
Statement of Expectations should include draft agenda, logistics request, standards matrix

8. Certification Process Continued
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Certification Process Continued
CT conducts at least one on-site visit to entity’s facility(ies)
Entity may have up to 180 days to resolve open Certification issues
Entity and CT try to resolve any issues prior to issuance of draft report to entity for their review
CTL issues recommendation and report to RE
RE issues recommendation to Entity and NERC to certify
NERC approves or disapproves final Certification recommendation
Discuss Bucket Items

9. On-Site Certification Process
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On-Site Certification Process
Certification process includes:
Reviewing data collected and data available on-site.
Interviewing the operations and management personnel.
Inspecting the facilities and equipment associated with the applicable reliability standards.
Requesting demonstration of tools identified in the certification process.
Reviewing documents and data including agreements, processes, and procedures.
Verifying operating personnel, NERC certification documents, and proposed work schedules.

10. On-Site Certification Process (Cont.)
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On-Site Certification Process (Cont.)
Any deficiencies discovered in the certification documents that also impact other existing registered functions will be considered a possible violation of the NERC Reliability Standard.
CT must report this to the RE, however the Entity will be given the opportunity to self-report this possible violation.

11. On-Site Certification Process (Cont.)
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On-Site Certification Process (Cont.)
CT will have a daily debriefing with applicant.
Establish a schedule to resolve any deficiencies prior to issuance of the draft Final Report.
Draft Final Report provided to [ENTITY] for a 14 day review period.
Resulting [ENTITY] comments will be assessed by the CT for possible inclusion in the report.
A time extension, not to exceed 180 days, may be granted to resolve any open Bucket 2 items.

12. Certification Appeals Process
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Certification Appeals Process
Entity appeals to NERC within 21 days of Certification Report Findings
Compliance and Certification Committee conducts hearing within 28 days of notice of appeal
If CCC Hearing verdict is appealed case directed to BOTCC
In event BOTCC verdict is challenged, entity may appeal to applicable Governmental Authorities within 21 days of issuance of decision
NERC or Entity may choose to appeal the ruling of the CCC, in which case the dispute is directed to the BOTCC

13. [INSERT APPLICABLE REGIONAL ENTITIES NAME/LOGO]
Evidence Policy
[ENTITY NAME] has provided the CT all evidence to support the CT’s recommendations via [RE]’s Secure Portal.
Copies of notes, draft reports, and other interim documents developed or used during an entity Certification evaluation shall be destroyed after the public posting of the final, uncontested report.
Confidential information will be handled per Section 1500 of the ROP.
Documentation used to substantiate the conclusions of the Regional Entity/ NERC related to Certification must be retained by Regional Entity for (6) six years.

14. Questions and Answers