NOTICE DATE:  December 2, 2008

NOTICE TYPE:  W-A120208-01 Operations

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Unit Test Web Application Enhancements

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  QSEs

DAY AFFECTED:  December 11, 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 should submit the Seasonal HSL.  The HSL submitted should reflect the whole physical unit.

The NDCRC application will be enhanced on December 11, 2008 to include the functionality to view the history of tests submitted per season or biennium. See the Summary Page help within the NDCRC application for further details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Effective December 1, 2008, use of the NDCRC application was mandatory for submitting seasonal, biennial unit tests and results of unannounced tests.  Paper copies will no longer be accepted.

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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