NERC - Rules of Procedure (ROP)

Rules of Procedure (ROP)

NERC and NERC members shall comply with these Rules of Procedure. Each Regional Entity shall comply with these Rules of Procedure as applicable to functions delegated to the Regional Entity by NERC or as required by an appropriate governmental authority or as otherwise provided.

Each bulk power system owner, operator, and user shall comply with all NERC Rules of Procedure that are applicable to such entities by approval pursuant to applicable legislation or regulation or pursuant to agreement.

Any entity that is unable to comply or that is not in compliance with a NERC Rule of Procedure shall immediately notify NERC in writing, stating the rule of concern and the reason for not being able to comply with the rule.

NERC shall evaluate each case and inform the entity of the results of the evaluation. If NERC determines that a rule has been violated, or cannot practically be complied with, NERC shall notify the applicable governmental authorities and take such other actions as NERC deems appropriate to address the situation.

NERC shall comply with each approved Reliability Standard that identifies NERC or the electric reliability organization as a responsible entity. Regional Entities shall comply with each approved Reliability Standard that identifies Regional Entities as responsible entities. A violation by NERC or a Regional Entity of such a Reliability Standard shall constitute a violation of these Rules of Procedure.

Rules of Procedure in Effect

Appendix Number	Title/Summary	Date
	Rules of Procedure (without Appendices)	8/17/2021
	Rules of Procedure (including Appendices)	8/17/2021
Appendix 2	Definitions Used in the Rules of Procedure Effective: January 19, 2021	1/19/2021
Appendix 3A	Standard Processes Manual Effective: March 1, 2019	3/1/2019
Appendix 3B	Election Procedure for Members of NERC Standards Committee Effective: October 4, 2013	10/4/2013
Appendix 3D	Registered Ballot Body Criteria Effective: March 9, 2018	3/9/2018
Appendix 4A	Audit of Regional Entity Compliance Programs Effective: October 4, 2013	10/4/2013
Appendix 4B	Sanction Guidelines Effective: January 19, 2021	1/19/2021
Appendix 4C	Uniform Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program Effective: June 8, 2018	6/8/2018
Appendix 4D	Procedure for Requesting and Receiving Technical Feasibility Exceptions to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards Effective: July 1, 2016	7/1/2016
Appendix 4E	Compliance Certification Committee Hearing Procedures, Hearing Procedures for Use in Appeals, and Mediation Procedures Effective March 1, 2019	3/1/2019
Appendix 5A	Organization Registration and Certification Manual Effective: January 19, 2021	1/19/2021
Appendix 5B	Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria Effective: January 19, 2021	1/19/2021
Appendix 5C	Procedure for Requesting and Receiving an Exception from the Application of the NERC Definition of Bulk Electric System Effective: January 19, 2021	1/19/2021
Appendix 8	NERC Blackout and Disturbance Response Procedures Effective: July 1, 2014	7/1/2014

Proposed Revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure

Appendix Number	Title/Summary	Date
Heading : Proposed Revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure for the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program: Summary; Sections 400/1500; Appendix 2; Appendix 4C ‎(21)
Appendix Number : Appendix 2 ‎(3)
Appendix Number : Appendix 4C ‎(3)
Appendix Number : Consideration of Comments ‎(1)
Appendix Number : Industry Comments on Proposed ROP Revisions and NERC’s Response ‎(10)
Appendix Number : Sections 400 and 1500 CMEP ‎(3)
Appendix Number : Summary ‎(1)
Heading : Proposed Revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure for Personnel Certification and Training and Education: Summary; Sections 600 and 900 ‎(2)
Appendix Number : Sections 600/900 ‎(2)
Heading : Proposed Revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure - Section 300, Appendices 3B and 3D ‎(21)
Appendix Number : Appendix 3B ‎(4)
Appendix Number : Appendix 3D ‎(4)
Appendix Number : Consideration of Comments ‎(1)
Appendix Number : Industry Comments on Proposed Revisions to NERC ROP - Section 300, Appendices 3B and 3D ‎(7)
Appendix Number : Section 300 ‎(4)
Appendix Number : Summary of Revisions to Sections 300, Appendix 3B, and 3D ‎(1)

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Rules of Procedure in Effect

Proposed Revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure

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