NOTICE DATE: June 17, 2022
NOTICE TYPE: W-A061722-01 NOGRR
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Implementation details of NOGRR239
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All Market Participants
DAYS AFFECTED: July 1, 2022
LONG DESCRIPTION: On July 1, 2022, Nodal Operating Guide language associated with Nodal Operating Guide Revision Request (NOGRR) 239, WAN Data Protection Responsibilities, will be implemented in alignment with the July 1, 2022 effective date of North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standard CIP-012-1, Cyber Security Communications between Control Centers.
NOGRR239 revised Nodal Operating Guide Section 7.1 to clarify that the “handoff” of data transmitted between ERCOT and each Wide Area Network (WAN) Participant occurs at each ERCOT-managed router located at the WAN Participant’s WAN demarcation point.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pursuant to Nodal Operating Guide Section 1.3.5, Nodal Operating Guide Revision Implementation, ERCOT is required to provide notice as soon as practicable, but no later than ten days prior to implementation.
NOGRR239 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.
ERCOT provided additional details regarding this NOGRR in Market Notice W-A051822-01, Implementation of Encryption on the ERCOT WAN.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at [log in to unmask].
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