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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 or
September 2005
CIPC – Crisis Response Task Force

10. Crisis Response Task Force (CRTF) Proposal
Scott Heffentrager (Temp. Chairman)
Physical Security Mgr., PJM Interconnection
Tom Bowe (Chairman)
CSO, PJM Interconnection