Standards Announcement Project 2013-03

Geomagnetic Disturbance Mitigation

Standard Drafting Team Nomination Period Open through November 9, 2016

Now Available 

Nominations are being solicited for additional standard drafting team (SDT) members through 8 p.m. Eastern, Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

The SDT will develop the following revisions to Reliability Standards in response to FERC Order No. 830:

·        Modify the benchmark GMD event definition used for GMD Vulnerability Assessments;

·        Make related modifications to requirements pertaining to transformer thermal impact assessments;

·        Require entities to collect GMD-related data. NERC is directed to make data available; and

·        Require deadlines for Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and GMD mitigating actions.

FERC established a deadline of 18 months from the effective date of Order No. 830 for completing the revisions, which is May 2018.

SDT nominations are solicited to maintain a well-qualified and diverse team capable of revising TPL-007-1 to address FERC Order No. 830 directives. Nominees should have transmission planning experience and understanding of GMD studies and mitigation strategies.

Use the electronic form to submit a nomination. If you experience any difficulties using the electronic form, contact Nasheema Santos. An unofficial Word version of the nomination form is posted on the Standard Drafting Team Vacancies page and the project page.

By submitting a nomination form, you are indicating your willingness and agreement to actively participate in face-to-face meetings and conference calls.

A significant time commitment is expected of SDT members to meet the 18-month regulatory deadline established in Order No. 830. SDT activities include participation in technical conferences, stakeholder communications and outreach events, periodic drafting team meetings and conference calls. Approximately two in-person meetings per quarter can be expected (on average three full working days each meeting), as well as periodic conference calls as needed.

Previous SDT experience is beneficial but not required. See the nomination form for additional information.

Next Steps

The Standards Committee is expected to appoint members to the SDT in December 2016. Nominees will be notified shortly after they have been appointed.

For information on the Standards Development Process, refer to the Standard Processes Manual. 

For more information or assistance, contact Senior Standards Developer, Mark Olson (via email) or at (404) 446-9760.

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