PGDTF, Following are the main activities proposed for 2016. Create the GMD Model for ERCOT System I propose we set a goal to create a working GMD model by the end of 2016. This schedule might change based upon the FERC's final decision on the Planning Standard. ERCOT has converted a SSWG case into a GMD case. There are a number of data items that cannot be created using defaults built into the software. PGDTF decided to use actual data for the 345 kV and 138 kV system. This data needs to be developed for the model. A description of the data is included in the attached draft Procedure Manual. I propose all TSPs start developing the data, and then meet to discuss challenges and work together to develop the techniques to develop the data. PGDTF Procedure Manual Attached is the current draft of the Procedure Manual for your review and comment. I proposed we continue development of the Manual as we develop the GMD base case so we can capture the case development process, lessons learned, etc. in the Manual. The GMD base case development process in the draft Manual is proposed, but not finalized. The draft would be completed by the end of 2016. Planning Guide Development I propose we develop the GMD Planning Section in the Planning Guide in conjunction with the development of the Procedure Manual. The completion date will be determined by FERC's decision on the Planning Standard. Please send an e-mail to the exploder list with your comments on the following topics and any other comments you have regarding the PGDTF's assignment: * proposed 2016 activities and schedule * your current status on developing your data for the GMD base case * your plans to acquire the GMD software * your suggestion on the timing of the next PGDTF meeting either by WebEx or a meeting at ERCOT with WebEx access. I will present this 2016 action plan to ROS this Thursday, 2/4/2016, and will appreciate any comments you have prior to the ROS meeting. NERC hosted a GMD planning workshop on 12/9/2015. The presentations from the workshop are posted on the NERC website page for the GMD standards at http://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Pages/Geomagnetic-Disturbance-Resource.aspx. FERC is holding a Technical Conference on 3/1/2016 to discuss the proposed GMD Planning Standard. The is a public event, and you can register at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/03-01-16-form.asp. This Technical Conference may shed some light on changes to the Standard and a time table for adoption of the Standard. Thanks, Michael Juricek, P.E. ERCOT PGDTF Chairman Senior Manager, Transmission Planning Asset Planning Distribution and Transmission Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC Office: 214.743.6671 Mobile: 214.490.0748 Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, contains or may contain confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, be advised that any reading, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply message and delete this email message and any attachments from your system. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the PGDTF list, click the following link: http://lists.ercot.com/scripts/wa-ERCOT.exe?SUBED1=PGDTF&A=1