Purpose
When actual flows on Major WECC Transfer Paths exceed System Operating Limits (SOL), their associated schedules and actual flows are not exceeded for longer than a specified time.
Applicability
4.1. Transmission Operators for the transmission paths in the most current Table titled “Major WECC Transfer Paths in the Bulk Electric System” provided at:
https://www.wecc.biz/Reliability/TableMajorPaths4-28-08.pdf
Requirements
R1.
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Purpose
To ensure Transmission Operators take actions to mitigate SOL and IROL violations.
Applicability
Transmission Operators.
Effective Date
January 1, 2007
Requirements
R1. The Transmission Operator experiencing or contributing to an IROL or SOL violation shall take immediate steps to relieve the condition,
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Purpose
This standard ensures SOL and IROL violations are being reported to the Reliability Coordinator so that the Reliability Coordinator may evaluate actions being taken and direct additional corrective actions as needed.
Applicability
Effective Date
April 1,
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Purpose
To ensure critical reliability parameters are monitored in real-time.
Applicability
Proposed Effective Date
In those jurisdictions where no regulatory approval is required,
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Purpose
To ensure reliability entities have the operating data needed to monitor system conditions within their areas.
Applicability
Proposed Effective Date
In those jurisdictions where no regulatory approval is required,
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Purpose
Scheduled generator and transmission outages that may affect the reliability of interconnected operations must be planned and coordinated among Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, and Reliability Coordinators.
Applicability
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Purpose
Current operations plans and procedures are essential to being prepared for reliable operations, including response for unplanned events.
Applicability
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Purpose
To ensure reliability entities have clear decision-making authority and capabilities to take appropriate actions or direct the actions of others to return the transmission system to normal conditions during an emergency.
Applicability
Effective Date
Immediately after approval of applicable regulatory authorities.
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