COurse NERC Standard PRC-005: Compliance Management Hotel Monaco Baltimore EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for the course. 1
Overview PRC-005 is the NERC Standard for Protection Systems Maintenance and Testing. The standard states minimum requirements for maintenance for protective relays, DC supplies, DC control circuits, current and voltage sensing devices and associated telecommunications equipment. NERC Standard PRC-005 continues to be one of the most violated reliability standard and numerous enforcement actions have been seen in every region. This course will provide an analysis of that standard, the compliance gaps that have led to violations, and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting registered entities as they struggle to comply. Leading experts will share lessons learned through the PRC-005 compliance and enforcement process and discuss how compliance programs and maintenance/testing programs can be structured for success. Who Should Attend Generation & transmission compliance directors, engineers and staff Generation & transmission protection engineers Generation & transmission directors for maintenance and testing activities Program/project managers charged with the responsibility of achieving and demonstrating compliance with the NERC reliability standards Regional entity personnel to include compliance staff and auditors Employees of RTOs, attorneys, and regulators Learning Outcomes Review the current version of NERC Standard PRC-005 and discuss upcoming revisions Identify the significant changes from the current version of PRC-005 to version 2 and their impacts on registered entities Discuss maintenance programs and how they integrate with PRC-005 compliance Examine strategies of maintenance and testing practices to stay compliant and how to prove compliance Identify how relay manufacturers can assist registered entities in achieving compliance Discuss and identify the PRC-005 auditing process 2
Agenda Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:30-1:00 p.m. Registration 1:00-5:00 p.m. Course Timing PRC-005-1: Current State and Challenges Overview of PRC-005-1 Identify the current status of version 1 Discuss specific compliance challenges and strategies High value content for novices or experts. Speakers with broad background offer a great deal of depth to the subject in-hand. PRC-005-2: Consideration of Impacts to Implementation National Sales Manager, Saft Significant changes from version 1 to version 2 America, Inc. How registered entities will be impacted by the implementation of version 2 Possible penalties and compliance strategies FAQs G group Discussion: Comparison of Maintenance Programs and How They Integrate with PRC-005 Compliance This group discussion will share experiences from the attendees and speakers as to how registered entities have grappled with compliance, audits, enforcement, and mitigation for PRC-005. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:00-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Course Timing 12:00-1:00 p.m. group Luncheon M maintenance & Testing Practices for Compliance Review of protection systems and maintenance programs Program interval changes How to stay in compliance and prove it The role of the relay manufacturer Using automated testing to demonstrate NERC compliance Relevant, current information that I will use right away. CEO, Three-C Electrical Co. Putting It All Together: The Ins-and-Outs of a Protection System Database Typical issues with protection system maintenance programs The conundrum of tying together work management, system protection, and relay maintenance Tips for a successful audit Case Study: PRC-005 Audit Process Formal Question and Answer Session 5:00 p.m. Course Adjourns 3
INSTRUCTORs John Hagen / Transmission Compliance / PG&E John Hagen has over 28 years utility experience with PG&E, primarily with engineering, construction and project management of major utility projects in both transmission and generation. Transmission projects include high voltage line and substation construction, protection system upgrades including RAS and PMU installations, and he was involved with interconnecting over 4400 MW of third party generation. Generation experience includes geothermal, fossil, hydro, and nuclear assignments. The last four years Mr. Hagen has been Manager, NERC Compliance with overall Company responsibility for internal compliance program responsibility, standards development, monitoring and oversight, and corrective action program. He is also currently a member of the Segment 3 ballot body. He is a member of the Transmission Forum Compliance Practices Group, Generator Forum and the NERC Standards Planning and Communications Subcommittee. James Stanton / Principal Advisor, Transmission & Regulatory / Quanta Technology Jim Stanton has over 25 years of progressively responsible experience in the electric power industry ranging from power plant operation, system operations, energy trading/risk management, electricity market design, to regulatory compliance. Mr. Stanton s most recent focus has been supporting clients in their procedural and operational efforts to comply with mandatory reliability standards. Experience and Background: Executive Director - SPS Consulting Group 2 years Director - ICF International 2 years Director - Calpine 7 years Manager of Market Design - PG&E Energy Trading 5 years System Operator - Texas New Mexico Power 5 years Accomplishments and Industry Recognition: NERC Certified System Operator - 1999 Southwest Power Pool System Operator - 2000 Charter member of the NERC Standards Committee Member of the NERC Compliance and Certification Committee Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors - 2002 Contributing Editor - Power magazine 4
Instructional Methods This program will use Power Point presentations, case studies and group discussions. Requirements for Successful Completion of Program Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit. iacet Credits EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for the course. EVENT LOCATION A room block has been reserved at the Hotel Monaco Baltimore, 2 North Charles St., Baltimore MD 21201, for the nights of November 16-18, 2014. Room rates are $159, plus applicable tax. Call 1-443-629-6170 for reservations and mention the EUCI course to get the group rate. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is October 16, 2014, but as there are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, the room block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early. PROCEEDINGS The proceedings of the course will be published, and one copy will be distributed to each registrant at the course. register 3 send 4th free Any organization wishing to send multiple attendees to these conferences may send 1 FREE for every 3 delegates registered. Please note that all registrations must be made at the same time to qualify. 5
Mail Directly To: please register the following DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR ATTENDING BOTH NERC Standard PRC-005: Compliance Management AND NERC Compliance Fundamentals November 17-19, 2014: US $2195 Early bird on or before November 7, 2014: US $1995 NERC Standard PRC-005: Compliance Management COURSE ONLY : US $1395 Early bird on or before November 7, 2014: US $1195 EVENT LOCATION A room block has been reserved at the Hotel Monaco Baltimore, 2 North Charles St., Baltimore MD 21201, for the nights of November 16-18, 2014. Room rates are $159, plus applicable tax. Call 1-443-629-6170 for reservations and mention the EUCI course to get the group rate. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is October 16, 2014, but as there are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, the room block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early. ENERG ZE EUCI s E EUCI has gathered during its 26 years organizing conferences. Sign me up for Energize Weekly. How did you hear about this event? (direct e-mail, colleague, speaker(s), etc.) Print Name Job Title Company What name do you prefer on your name badge? Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Telephone Email List any dietary or accessibility needs here CREDIT CARD Name on Card Account Number Billing Address Billing City Billing State Billing Zip Code/Postal Code exp. Date Security Code (last 3 digits on the back of Visa and MC or 4 digits on front of AmEx) OR Enclosed is a check for $ to cover registrations. All cancellations received on or beforeoctober 17, 2014, will be subject to a US $195 processing fee. Written cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event or publication. This credit will be good for six months. In case of event cancellation, EUCI s liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800. (201) 871-0474. EUCI reserves the right to alter this program without prior notice. 6