NOTICE DATE: November 3, 2008

NOTICE TYPE: W-B081508-02 Operations

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Unit Test Web Application Enhancements

INTENDED AUDIENCE: QSEs

DAY AFFECTED: November 6, 2008

LONG DESCRIPTION: The Net Dependable Capability and Reactive Capability (NDCRC) application has been available through the Texas Market Link (TML) since September 1, 2008 for Market Participants. This application is a web interface that allows Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) with Generation Resources to submit the ERCOT-required seasonal High Sustainable Limit (HSL), biennial unit reactive tests, and results of the unannounced tests online.

Please note that for Jointly Owned Units (JOUs), the Master QSE only should submit the Seasonal HSL, and the HSL submitted should reflect the whole physical unit.

The Net Dependable Capability and Reactive Capability (NDCRC) application will be enhanced on November 6, 2008, to include the following:

Functionality to delete a submitted real or reactive test before it is approved.
On the reactive test page, you can select one or more limiting factors and comments for each data point.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Effective December 1, 2008, use of the NDCRC application is mandatory for submitting seasonal, biennial unit tests and results of unannounced tests. Paper copies will not be accepted after December 1, 2008.

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 e-mail at [log in to unmask].

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