PRC-005 – Are We There Yet?

PRC-005 – Are We There Yet?

By Will White, Senior NERC Reliability Compliance Specialist Who would believe leading up to April of 2015 that over 6 years later we would still be closely monitoring the implementation plan of a NERC Standard and its Requirements? PRC-005 is just that Standard. As...
How Secure is the ALIGN Secure Evidence Locker?

How Secure is the ALIGN Secure Evidence Locker?

By Michael Tate, NERC Reliability Compliance Specialist In 2014, the ALIGN tool was an inkling of an Idea by NERC that has blossomed into a well-run joint venture between all the Reliability Entities and NERC. Now with ALIGN as the primary area of focus for the...
Ebb and Flow of Standards Development

Ebb and Flow of Standards Development

By John Schmoker, Compliance Testing Services Project Manager I was recently speaking with a fellow NERC enthusiast and it was mentioned that the NERC world appears to be slowing down. “From a Generator Owner/Operator standpoint it doesn’t appear there’s much in the...
Are you expecting an audit? Are you prepared?

Are you expecting an audit? Are you prepared?

By Daniel Jenkins, NERC Reliability Compliance SpecialistHave you been requested to perform an Internal Risk Assessment (IRA) from your Regional Entity? Did you know that some facilities have been extended to a nine-year interval while others have been moved to a...