NPRR #1045 · Revision Request
NPRR1045 Transmission Operator Definition and Designation
ReasonAddresses current operational issues
Created2020-10-15
Approved2021-04-13
Sections Affected
2.12.26.5.7.816.19
Summary
This Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) moves the definition of Transmission Operator (TO) from the Nodal Operating Guide to Section 2.1, Definitions, of the ERCOT Protocols, revises this definition, and adds new Section 16.19, Designation of Transmission Operators, that clarifies the designation process and basic qualifications for TOs. This NPRR also replaces references to “designated agent” in Section 6.5.7.8, Dispatch Procedures, with the term “TO.”
Action Log 5 milestones
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Oct 15
PRSDeferred/Tabled→ Language Consideration
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Jan 14
PRSRecommended for Approval→ Impact Analysis Consideration
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Feb 11
PRSRecommended for Approval→ Revision Request Consideration
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Mar 24
TACRecommended for Approval→ Revision Request Consideration
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Apr 13
BOARDApproved
Amendments
| Date | Body | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 '21 | PRS | to recommend approval of NPRR1045 as amended by the 1/13/21 ERCOT comments | Passed |
| Mar 24 '21 | TAC | to recommend approval of NPRR1045 as recommended by PRS in the 2/11/21 PRS Report as amended by the 3/15/21 ERCOT comments | Passed |
Ballots
| Date | Body | Result | Yes | No | Abstain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 '21 | TAC | Motion Passes | 29 | 0 | 0 | xls |
| Feb 11 '21 | PRS | Motion Carries | 7 | 0 | 2 | xls |
| Jan 14 '21 | PRS | Motion Carries | 7 | 0 | 1 | xls |
| Jan 7 '21 | ROS | Motion Carries | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | xls |
| Nov 5 '20 | ROS | Motion Carries | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | xls |
| Oct 15 '20 | PRS | Motion Carries | 7 | 0 | 0 | xls |
Documents 19
| Name | Type | Posted | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1045NPRR-01 Transmission Operator Defintion and Designation 092120 | doc | Sep 21 '20 | Revision Request |
| 1045NPRR-02 Impact Analysis 092120 | docx | Sep 21 '20 | Staff Report |
| 1045NPRR-03 ERCOT Comments 101420 | doc | Oct 14 '20 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-04 PRS Ballot 101520 | xls | Oct 20 '20 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-05 PRS Report 101520 | doc | Oct 20 '20 | Committee Report |
| 1045NPRR-06 ROS Ballot 110520 | xls | Nov 6 '20 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-07 ROS Comments 110620 | doc | Nov 6 '20 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-08 ERCOT Comments 121620 | doc | Dec 16 '20 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-09 ROS Ballot 010721 | xls | Jan 8 '21 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-10 ROS Comments 010821 | doc | Jan 8 '21 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-11 ERCOT Comments 011321 | doc | Jan 13 '21 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-12 PRS Ballot 011421 | xls | Jan 20 '21 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-13 PRS Report 011421 | doc | Jan 20 '21 | Committee Report |
| 1045NPRR-14 PRS Ballot 021121 | xls | Feb 16 '21 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-15 PRS Report 021121 | doc | Feb 16 '21 | Committee Report |
| 1045NPRR-16 ERCOT Comments 031521 | doc | Mar 15 '21 | Revision Request Comments |
| 1045NPRR-17 TAC Ballot 032421 | xls | Mar 26 '21 | Revision Request Ballot |
| 1045NPRR-18 TAC Report 032421 | doc | Mar 26 '21 | Committee Report |
| 1045NPRR-19 Board Report 041321 | doc | Apr 15 '21 | Committee Report |
Meetings That Took It Up 15
| Date | Meeting | Committee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 '21 | Urgent Board of Directors Meeting – Teleconference Available by Webcast | BOARD | Concluded |
| Mar 24 '21 | TAC Meeting by Webex Only | TAC | Concluded |
| Feb 11 '21 | PRS Meeting by Webex Only | PRS | Concluded |
| Feb 4 '21 | ROS Meeting by Webex Only | ROS | Concluded |
| Jan 14 '21 | PRS Meeting by Webex Only | PRS | Concluded |
| Jan 7 '21 | ROS Meeting by Webex Only | ROS | Concluded |
| Dec 17 '20 | OWG Meeting by Webex Only | OWG | Concluded |
| Dec 10 '20 | PRS Meeting by Webex Only | PRS | Concluded |
| Dec 3 '20 | ROS Meeting by Webex Only | ROS | Concluded |
| Nov 19 '20 | OWG Meeting by Webex Only | OWG | Concluded |
| Nov 11 '20 | PRS Meeting by Webex Only | PRS | Concluded |
| Nov 5 '20 | ROS Meeting by Webex Only | ROS | Concluded |
| Oct 23 '20 | OWG Meeting by Webex Only | OWG | Concluded |
| Oct 15 '20 | PRS Meeting by Webex Only | PRS | Concluded |
| Oct 8 '20 | ROS Meeting by Webex Only | ROS | Concluded |