NERC Submits Informational Filing Regarding Reliability Standard TPL-007-3

On February 21, 2019, in Docket No. RM18-8-000, NERC submitted an informational filing regarding Reliability Standard TPL-007-3 (Transmission System Planned Performance for Geomagnetic Disturbance Events). Reliability Standard TPL-007-3 adds a regional Variance for Canadian jurisdictions. NERC’s informational filing states that it does not seek approval of Reliability Standard TPL-007-3. However, NERC will transition all U.S.-based entities to Reliability Standard TPL-007-3 effective July 1, 2019 in accordance with the implementation plan embodied in the reliability standard. U.S. based entities are instructed to follow the phased-in compliance dates incorporated in Reliability Standard TPL-007-3.