Revisions to the NERC Standard Processes Manual

Status
The final ballot for the revised sections of the NERC Standard Processes Manual concluded at 8 p.m. Eastern, Monday, October 29, 2018. 

  

Background
Revisions are proposed to the NERC Standard Processes Manual, Appendix 3A to the Rules of Procedure. The currently-effective SPM was approved by the NERC Board of Trustees in February 2013.

Purpose
The Field Test language in Section 6.0 is revised to increase coordination between the Standards Committee and the technical committees when field tests are conducted. Revisions are proposed to Section 7.0 to clarify language and streamline the process for posting and balloting Interpretations. Revisions to Section 8.0 are proposed to allow an entity to withdraw its appeal by providing written notice. Revisions are proposed to Section 11.0 to clarify the scope of this section, define supporting documents, and incorporate a detailed process for vetting proposed supporting documents.  Additionally, revisions are made in other sections to update language and improve clarity.
 
DraftActionsDatesResultsConsideration of Comments

Final

Standard Processes Manual (SPM)
 Clean | Redline to Currently Effective |
Redline to Last Posted

​Final Ballot

Info

Vote


10/17/18 – 10/29/18

​Draft 2

Standard Processes Manual (SPM)
Clean | Redline to Current Effective | Redline to Last Posted


Supporting Materials

Unofficial Comment Form (Word)

Summary of Proposed Revisions

​Additional Ballot

Info

Vote



​07/31/18 - 08/09/18 *Ballot extended an additional day to reach quorum*


Comment Period
 
 



​06/25/18 - 08/09/18




 
 
 
 
 
Draft 1
 
Standard Processes Manual
(Sections 2.1, 3.7, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 & 11.0)
 
Supporting Materials
 

Summary of Proposed Revisions​

Initial Ballot
 
 
 
 

 

 

04/24/17 – 05/03/17

 

 

Ballot Results​

 
Comment Period
 
 

 


03/20/17 – 05/03/17

 


​Comments Received

 


​Consideration of Comments

Join Ballot Pool

 

 

03/20/17 – 04/18/17

Standard Processes Manual (SPM) – Section 6
 
Supporting Materials
 
 
 
 
 
  Comment Period
 
 

 

09/29/15 – 10/28/15

 

 

Comments Received