NOTICE DATE:  December 17, 2010
NOTICE TYPE:  M-A121710-01 NPRR
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Implementation Details of NPRR261
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Market Participants
DAY AFFECTED:  January 3, 2011
LONG DESCRIPTION:  On January 3, 2011, ERCOT will implement Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 261, Revision of Data Submission Timeline for Network Model, which was approved by the ERCOT Board on October 19, 2010. ERCOT now has the capability of standardizing the model building process to one timeline and has shortened the lead time for data entry for Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), Resource Entities and Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs). Market Participants can now standardize the data entry process into one timeline that is consistent for every month.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Pursuant to Protocol Section 21.6, Nodal Protocol Revision Implementation, ERCOT is required to provide notice as soon as practicable, but no later than ten days prior to implementation.
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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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