The attached bulletin contains important details on the CMEP topics listed below.

• Posting of November 9 – 10 NPCC Compliance and Reliability Conference slides
• December 5 ERO webinar on Secure Evidence Locker (SEL) practices
• Keeping your Registered Entity contact information current
• Posting of the 2023 ERO Periodic Data Submittal Schedule
• Notifying NPCC of BES asset changes
  • Is a Registration change needed?
  • Does NPCC need to update the entity’s Inherent Risk Assessment?

• When is a Certification Review needed under NERC ROP Appendix 5A?
  • Changes to entity operational footprint
  • Relocation of Primary or Backup Control Center
  • Certain modifications to the Energy Management System (EMS)
• Posting of 2023 ERO CMEP Implementation Plan and 2023 NPCC Focus Areas

• Release of ERO Report on Themes and Best Practices for Sustaining Accurate Facility Ratings
• Cold Weather Standards becoming effective April 1, 2023 and the associatednImplementation Plan
• Additional Standards becoming effective in 2023

NPCC Compliance Bulletin Link 

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