DRAFT MINUTES Regional State Committee Meeting April 26, 2021 -Net Conference 12:30 p.m. CT ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS The following members participated: Jeff Byrd, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) Kristie Fiegen, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Andrew French, Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Dennis Grennan, Nebraska Power Review Board (NPRB) Geri Huser, Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Ted Thomas, Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) Scott Rupp, Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) President Kristie Fiegen called the Regional State Committee (RSC) Business Meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. by way of participant list via Webex and a quorum was declared. There were 158 participants (Attendance & Proxies). The first item of business was the adoption of minutes from 01/25/2021 and 02/12/2021 as presented. (RSC Minutes 01/25/2021 & 02/12/2021). Commissioner Dana Murphy moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Ted Thomas seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Ms. Kandi Hughes (SPP staff) reviewed the ongoing action items and, later, the new action items with the RSC. (RSC Action Items) UPDATE SPP Report Ms. Barbara Sugg (SPP President and CEO) provided the SPP Report. She began her report by looking back at her first year as President as of April 1, 2021, and how it was an unprecedented year with the Polar Vortex, pandemic, loss of a board member, and the social unrest of our country. A comprehensive review of the winter event is underway with five main areas being reviewed: Communications, Financial, Operational, Market Monitoring, and the Regional State Committee. Ms. Sugg discussed the ongoing Strategic Planning efforts with a goal for approval in August 2021. Ms. Sugg discussed the ongoing process between the SPP and MISO coordination and joint study; wind records in the first quarter; the RSC 15-year History; and the pandemic. RSC Quarterly Financial Report Mr. Paul Suskie (SPP Staff) provided the RSC financial report for the first quarter of 2021 (RSC 2021 Q1 Financials). Due to the pandemic, there were zero dollars of expenses in the first quarter, so the RSC continues to be under budget due to travel expenses. 1 of 72
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DRAFT MINUTES
Regional State Committee Meeting April 26, 2021 -Net Conference
12:30 p.m. CT ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The following members participated: Jeff Byrd, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)
Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) Kristie Fiegen, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Andrew French, Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Dennis Grennan, Nebraska Power Review Board (NPRB) Geri Huser, Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Ted Thomas, Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) Scott Rupp, Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC)
President Kristie Fiegen called the Regional State Committee (RSC) Business Meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. by way of participant list via Webex and a quorum was declared. There were 158 participants (Attendance & Proxies). The first item of business was the adoption of minutes from 01/25/2021 and 02/12/2021 as presented. (RSC Minutes 01/25/2021 & 02/12/2021). Commissioner Dana Murphy moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Ted Thomas seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Ms. Kandi Hughes (SPP staff) reviewed the ongoing action items and, later, the new action items with the RSC. (RSC Action Items) UPDATE SPP Report Ms. Barbara Sugg (SPP President and CEO) provided the SPP Report. She began her report by looking back at her first year as President as of April 1, 2021, and how it was an unprecedented year with the Polar Vortex, pandemic, loss of a board member, and the social unrest of our country. A comprehensive review of the winter event is underway with five main areas being reviewed: Communications, Financial, Operational, Market Monitoring, and the Regional State Committee. Ms. Sugg discussed the ongoing Strategic Planning efforts with a goal for approval in August 2021. Ms. Sugg discussed the ongoing process between the SPP and MISO coordination and joint study; wind records in the first quarter; the RSC 15-year History; and the pandemic. RSC Quarterly Financial Report Mr. Paul Suskie (SPP Staff) provided the RSC financial report for the first quarter of 2021 (RSC 2021 Q1 Financials). Due to the pandemic, there were zero dollars of expenses in the first quarter, so the RSC continues to be under budget due to travel expenses.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
Nominating Committee Report Commissioner Dana Murphy discussed the Nominating Committee report and the nomination for the RSC Secretary and Treasurer for the remaining calendar year.
NPR Board Member Dennis Grennan moved to approve the Nominating Committee’s nomination of Commissioner Geri Huser as the RSC Secretary/Treasurer; Commissioner Randy Christmann seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.
2021 and Beyond Operational Objectives Commissioner Dana Murphy discussed the 2021 and Beyond Operational Objectives. (Attachment – 2021 SPP RSC Operating Objectives)
Commissioner Dana Murphy moved to approve 2021 and Beyond Operational Objectives; Commissioner Andrew French seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.
SPP RSC/OMS SEAMS LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT
Commissioner Dana Murphy presented the RSC/OMS Seams Liaison Committee (SLC) report. She mentioned the SLC meetings will move to quarterly meetings, the next meeting will be July. As part of the RSC/OMS SLC recommendations, RSC/OMS and SPP/MISO stakeholder volunteers were requested to participate ina working group to look at the rate pancaking issue. The working group would be comprised of RSC/OMS commissioners and an equal number of stakeholders from SPP and MISO with the first meeting to occur in May. Commissioners Thomas and Murphy volunteered for the RSC, but all RSC commissioners are able to access the meetings. Commissioner Murphy advised that an email to the RSC would follow from her to include the names of volunteers and seek input as needed from the RSC. In the event, additional SPP stakeholders are needed, President Fiegen would seek and select additional stakeholders.
COST ALLOCATION WORKING GROUP REPORT
Mr. Greg Rislov provided the Cost Allocation Working Group report (CAWG Report – Attachment). Mr. Rislov discussed the Holistic Integrated Tariff Team (HITT) initiatives C1 Decouple Schedule 9 & 11 Transmission Pricing Zones; C2 Establish Byway Facility Cost Allocation Review process; C4 Study Cost Allocation Transmission Storage Devices. David Schmitt, the CAWG staff member who was heading the CAWG processing of C4 is leaving his position at the Iowa Utilities Board. CAWG staff member Lane Sisung from Louisiana has agreed to replace David. During the April CAWG meeting CAWG approved an action item to suspend HITT initiative C1 from the monthly CAWG agenda pending further action by SPP staff on information requested by the CAWG. This item was placed before the RSC and there were no objections to the suspension of the C1 initiative. Greg also discussed other presentations from the 2021 Winter Weather event ad hoc committee, Strategic and Creative Re-engineering of Integrated Planning Team (SCRIPT); Order 2222 Distributed Energy Resources, Seams Liaison Committee Priorities and the Joint Studies timeline and update.
Mr. John Krajewski provided the CAWG Cold Weather Event Ad Hoc Task Force update. Mr. Krajewski provided a brief overview of activities since the last RSC meeting and planned activities to complete current work. Commissioner Fiegen encouraged RSC members to contact CAWG Ad Hoc Chairman Krajewski if they would like to participate in the next ad hoc meeting on May 3, 2021. The Task Force has reviewed data and had presentations from SPP staff and the Market Monitoring Unit. The Task Force has centered on issues related to resource adequacy, which are an area where the RSC has primary oversight responsibility. The Task Force is working toward completion of its report for inclusion in the Comprehensive Review Steering Committee final report to the Board of Directors.
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OTHER RSC MATTERS Commissioner Dana Murphy requested the RSC recognize Commissioner DeAnn Walker. Commissioner Fiegen acknowledged this request and noted that the RSC is planning to recognize two past members at the July RSC Business meeting. Mr. Ben Bright will contact the RSC Ad-hoc Cold Weather Communications group for a meeting within the next two weeks. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:45p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Suskie
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Antitrust: SPP strictly prohibits use of participation in SPP activities as a forum for engaging in practices or communications that violate the antitrust laws. Please avoid discussion of topics or behavior that would result in anti-
competitive behavior, including but not limited to, agreements between or among competitors regarding prices, bid and offer practices, availability of service, product design, terms of sale, division of markets, allocation of customers or any
other activity that might unreasonably restrain competition.
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SOUTHWEST POWER POOL, INC. REGIONAL STATE COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING
April 26, 2021
AGENDA
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRELIMINARY MATTERS
a. Commissioners’ Roll Call and Declaration of a Quorum. b. Adoption of Minutes from January 25, 2021 and February 12, 2021. c. Review of Ongoing Action Items.
3. UPDATE a. SPP Report……………………………………………………………………………………………..………Barbara Sugg
b. RSC First Quarter 2021 Financial Report……………………………………...............................Paul Suskie
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Nominating Committee Report………………..…………….……………………………………..Dana Murphy [VOTING ITEM]
b. 2021 and Beyond Operational Objectives……....Dana Murphy, Jason Chaplain, Shari Albrecht [VOTING ITEM]
a. Cost Allocation Working Group (CAWG) Report…….........................................................Greg Rislov This report will update the RSC on the February, March, and April activities of the CAWG.
b. CAWG Cold Weather Event Ad Hoc Update……………………………………………….John Krajewski This report will update the RSC on the Cold Weather Event.
7. OTHER RSC MATTERS
8. NEW ACTION ITEMS
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Antitrust: SPP strictly prohibits use of participation in SPP activities as a forum for engaging in practices or communications that violate the antitrust laws. Please avoid discussion of topics or behavior that would result in anti-
competitive behavior, including but not limited to, agreements between or among competitors regarding prices, bid and offer practices, availability of service, product design, terms of sale, division of markets, allocation of customers or any
other activity that might unreasonably restrain competition.
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9. SCHEDULE OF NEXT RSC BUSINESS MEETINGS
July 26, 2021 October 25, 2021
10. ADJOURNMENT OF BUSINESS MEETING
RSC/BOD/MC EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE RSC MAY HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE SPP BOARD & MEMBERS COMMITTEE. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS COMMITTEE, OFFICERS, AND
ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH MEMBER COMPANY. *NOTE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL ATTACHED. Attached to the RSC’s meeting agenda and background material is additional material that is either for informational or reporting purposes.
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Regional State Committee Special Meeting
February 12, 2021 -Net Conference 1:30 p.m. CT
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The following members participated: Proxy John Reynolds for Jeff Byrd, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)
Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) Kristie Fiegen, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Andrew French, Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Dennis Grennan, Nebraska Power Review Board (NPRB) Geri Huser, Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Ted Thomas, Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) Scott Rupp, Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC)
DeAnn T. Walker, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) President Kristie Fiegen called the Regional State Committee (RSC) Special Business Meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. by way of participant list via Webex and a quorum was declared. There were 75 participants. (Attendance & Proxies). President Fiegen, Mr. Lanny Nickell, Mr. Bruce Rew, and Mr. Paul Suskie from Southwest Power Pool to give an update on the extreme weather event that began on February 9, 2021. SPP RSC/OMS SEAMS LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioner DeAnn Walker presented the RSC/OMS Seams Liaison Committee (SLC) report. Commissioner Walker discussed the final recommendations for the SLC issues and the Commissioners Rupp and Fiegen compromised language. Nebraska Power Review (NPR) Board Member Dennis Grennan discussed the need for standing agenda items related to the seams. NPR Board Member Dennis Grennan made a motion that SPP staff include a standing agenda item on the Joint Quarterly Stakeholders Briefing related to inter-regional planning and operations. This quarterly update should provide a report on the status of the Seams Liaison Committee, Joint Study related to generator interconnection queue, and any other study improvement process affecting inter-regional planning and operations. Commissioner Scott Rupp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker discussed Recommendation Number 5 - Issue 1: Market-to-Market; Issue 6: Coordinated Transaction Scheduling; and Issue 7: Interface Pricing. The individual members of OMS and SPP-RSC were encouraged to participate in the RTO roadmap ranking processes (i.e., MISO Integrated Roadmap and SPP Strategic Roadmap) and give priority to the following issues: Market-to-Market, Coordinated Transaction Scheduling, and Interface Pricing. MISO and SPP were encouraged to coordinate roadmap items that have interdependencies and consider joint implementation timelines where appropriate. Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) Member Geri Huser made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 5- Issues 1, 6, and 7. Commissioner Randy Christmann seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Walker discussed Recommendation Number 4 - Issue 3 Interregional Planning: MISO and SPP shall update the SLC, RSC, or OMS as appropriate as to other interregional planning activities that are going on within their respective long-term planning processes. This includes SPP’s 2022 20-year Assessment Future 4 and MISO’s Long-Range Transmission Planning process. Commissioner Andrew French made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 4 - Issue 3: Interregional Planning. Commissioner Ted Thomas seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker discussed Recommendation Number 3 - Issue 5 Generator Interconnection: MISO and SPP shall provide updates as needed to the SLC, RSC, or OMS as appropriate on the ongoing joint study focused on interconnection along the seam. The RTOs could highlight possible changes to existing generator interconnection processes that are considered as a result of this process. Commissioner Ted Thomas made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 3 - Issue 5: Generator Interconnection. Commissioner Scott Rupp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker discussed Recommendation Number 2 - Issue 4-TMEP: OMS and SPP-RSC shall request that MISO and SPP to submit to the Interregional Planning Stakeholder Advisory Committee a directive to evaluate the need for a TMEP process and to develop such a process if supported by stakeholders. Commissioner Scott Rupp made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 2 - Issue 4: Targeted Market Efficiency Projects. Commissioner Andrew French seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker discussed recommendation number 1-Issue 2 Rate Pancaking: The SLC recommends the creation of a working group focused on inventorying different types of rate pancaking along the SPP/MISO Seam and requests that MISO and SPP conduct a survey of transmission owners and other stakeholders to measure interest in studying rate pancaking issues. The working group should report to the SLC using existing staff, hold open meetings, and provide updates to the SLC on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Ted Thomas made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 1 - Issue 2: Rate Pancaking. Commissioner Scott Rupp seconded. Vote #1- : An amendment was offered by Commissioner Thomas to his underlying motion stating that the working group should be defined as the RSC and OMS Commissioners that desire to participate plus an equal number of other stakeholders to be chose by the RSC and OMS. The amendment passed with two opposed-Public Utility Commission of Texas and New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Vote #2-The underlying motion was amended to list Issue 2 as third on the priority list. The amended motion passed unanimously. Vote #3 Commissioner Thomas’s underlying motion, as amended by votes #1 and #2, passed with four opposed-Public Utility Commission of Texas, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and South Dakota Public Utility Commission.
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Commissioner Walker discussed a proposed compromised motion that called for action by both MISO and SPP, interested stakeholder and members of OMS and SPP RSC. The OMS and SPP RSC Seams Liaison Committee offered recommendations in furtherance of their goals. The recommendations called for action by both MISO and SPP, interested stakeholders, and members of both OMS and the SPP RSC. After these recommendations are implemented, the Seams Liaison Committee will shift into a limited, monitoring mode. Commissioner Ted Thomas made a motion to approve the recommendation call for action by both MISO and SPP. Commissioner Scott Rupp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULE OF NEXT MEETINGS Commissioner Kristie Fiegen discussed that the next meeting would be the regularly scheduled monthly meeting in March. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Suskie
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Regional State Committee Meeting
January 25, 2021 -Net Conference 12:30 p.m. CT
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The following members participated: Jeff Byrd, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)
Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) Kristie Fiegen, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Andrew French, Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Dennis Grennan, Nebraska Power Review Board (NPRB) Geri Huser, Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Ted Thomas, Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) Scott Rupp, Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC)
DeAnn T. Walker, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) President Kristie Fiegen called the Regional State Committee (RSC) Business Meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. by way of participant list via Webex and a quorum was declared. There were 166 participants (Attendance & Proxies). The first item of business was the adoption of minutes from 10/26/2020 as presented. (RSC Minutes 10/26/2020). Commissioner Randy Christmann moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Jeff Byrd seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Commissioner Fiegen thanked Nebraska Power Review (NPR) Board member Dennis Grennan and Mr. John Krajewski for their service to the RSC. Mr. Grennan thanked everybody for their participation and for working through all of the changes this past year, particularly how the meetings were conducted. Mr. Krajewski also thanked the Southwest Power Pool Staff and the Cost Allocation Working Group for their hard work. Commissioner Fiegen welcomed Kara Fornstrom to Southwest Power Pool. Ms. Fornstrom comes to SPP from the Wyoming Commission. Ms. Kandi Hughes (SPP staff) reviewed the RSC action items. Ms. Hughes reviewed the ongoing action items and, later, the new action items with the RSC. (RSC Action Items) UPDATE SPP Report Ms. Barbara Sugg (SPP President and CEO) provided the SPP Report. She began her report by discussing the approval of the Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) Tariff on December 23, 2020 and is looking forward to another historic moment when launched on time and under budget. The majority of WEIS participants have submitted Letters of Interest to join SPP Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). The New Member Forum is underway with the first meeting being held on January 5, 2021. Ms. Sugg discussed the ongoing process between the SPP and MISO coordination and joint study and the technical phase that kicked off in December 2020. Ms. Sugg welcomed Ms. Kara Fornstrom, former Chair of the Wyoming Public Service Commission and Mr. Len Tao, former senior FERC staff member to SPP. Together they bring 30 years of experience from Washington and the Department of Energy.
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RSC Quarterly Financial Report Mr. Paul Suskie (SPP Staff) provided the RSC financial report for the fourth quarter of 2020 (RSC 2020 Q4 Financials). The RSC continues to be under budget due to reduced travel expenses to the COVID-19 pandemic; there is $150,000 for an RSC Consultant if needed. BUSINESS ITEMS Auditor Cost for Audit and Taxes for 2020 and Engagement Letter Mr. Paul Suskie discussed the Auditor Cost for Audit and Taxes for 2020 and Engagement Letter from Landmark Certified Public Accountants. Commissioner Andrew French moved to approve SPP RSC Engagement Letter for services from Landmark Certified Public Accountants as the RSC Auditor and give Commissioner Fiegen authority to sign and return; Commissioner Jeff Byrd seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. SPP RSC/OMS SEAMS LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioner DeAnn Walker presented the RSC/OMS Seams Liaison Committee (SLC) report. Commissioner Walker discussed the goals to provide an update on the RSC survey for SLC issues, provide an overview of discussion on next steps for the SLC and discuss future status of the committee. The RSC made the decision to postpone the vote on the RSC OMS Seams Liaison Committee report until the February 12, 2021 RSC meeting. COST ALLOCATION WORKING GROUP REPORT Mr. Greg Rislov provided the Cost Allocation Working Group report (CAWG Report – Attachment). There was a review of the 2021 CAWG goals and current status. Mr. Krajewski discussed the CAWG recommendation for RSC action on RR436 BEPC Proposed Changes to Attachment J Schedule 2. NPR Board Member Dennis Grennan moved to approve RR436 BEPC proposed changes to Attachment J Schedule 2; Commissioner Jeff Byrd seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Rislov provided an update on the Standalone Battery Effective Load Carrying Capability (ELCC) Accreditation. The CAWG recommends the RSC endorse the Energy Storage ELCC Accreditation white paper for standalone battery storage. Commissioner Andrew French moved to approve the Standalone Battery ELCC Accreditation. Seconded by NPR Board Member Dennis Grennan. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER RSC MATTERS Commissioner Dana Murphy requested the RSC Reference Documents on the SPP website be up-to-date. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Suskie
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No. Action Item Date Originated Status Comments
16-19 Preparation and circulation of RSC Agendas 4/25/2016 In processSPP prepare and circulate draft agendas to RSC and CAWG members earlier for comment.
17-29 Annual Review of Safe Harbor Criteria 7/24/2017 In process
CAWG will bring a proposal to the RSC for the limited annual review of the Safe Harbor Criteria CAWG and will synchronize the limited review with SPP’s annual filing with FERC. *Voted not to conduct 2020 annual review at July 29, 2019 meeting and the next annual review will be a full review completed in 2022.
18-46 RSC/OMS Task Force Update 10/29/2018 In processInclude “RSC/OMS Task Force Update” as an agenda item for the RSC Business Meetings.
19-51Background information on “voting items”
and “potential voting items”4/29/2019 In process
The Sponsor of any voting item or potential voting item, as listed on the agenda, will provide background information and voting results from various stakeholder groups, if necessary. SPP Staff to include applicable links within background materials related to Motions.
19-52 RSC Operational Objectives 4/29/2019 In process
Voted and approved to review and update, as needed, throughout the year and annually. 01/27/2020: RSC President to send to SPP Board Chairmen for dissemination to SPP BOD. Updated: 01/25/21: Update Operational Objectives document on SPP.org including a "last updated" line within document for reference.
19-57 Links to Motions within Materials 10/28/2019 In processSPP Staff include applicable links within background materials related to Motions.
20-8 CAWG: Updated Timeline 10/26/2020 In processCAWG to provide updated timeline (based upon other working group activities) to the RSC at the November 2020 monthly call, and the January 2021 and April 2021 RSC Business Meetings.
21-1 Storage Presentation 1/25/2021 In ProcessSPP staff to give an update on storage at the February 2021 RSC monthly meeting. Updated: Date moved back because of cold weather event
21-3 Resource Documents on SPP.org 1/25/2021 In ProcessSPP staff to ensure RSC resource documents on SPP.org are updated.
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Regional State CommitteeFor the Three Months Ending March 31, 2021
Budget vs. Actual
YTD Actuals YTD Budget Variance
Income Other Income - 123,750 (123,750) Total Income - 123,750 (123,750)
The Southwest Power Pool (“SPP”) Regional State Committee (“RSC”) provides collective state regulatory agency input in areas under the RSC’s primary responsibilities and on matters of regional importance related to the development and operation of the bulk electric transmission system. “Any regulatory agency having utility rates or services jurisdiction over a Member may participate fully in all SPP activities, including participation at the SPP Board of Directors meetings. These representatives shall have all the same rights as Members except the right to vote. Participation includes the designation of representatives by each of the regulatory jurisdictions to participate in any type of committee, working group, task force, and Board of Directors meetings.” SPP Bylaws Sec.7.0. The SPP RSC is comprised of retail regulatory commissioners from agencies in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. For further background information on the RSC, please see The History of the RSC for the SPP, Inc. document found on the SPP website here:
Under the SPP Bylaws Sec. 7.2, the RSC has primary responsibility for determining regional proposals and the transition process in the following areas:
(a) Whether and to what extent participant funding will be used for transmission enhancements;
(b) Whether license plate or postage stamp rates will be used for the regional access charge;
(c) FTR allocation, where a locational price methodology is used; and
(d) The transition mechanism to be used to assure that existing firm customers receive FTRs equivalent to the customers’ existing firm rights.
The RSC will also determine the approach for resource adequacy across the entire region. In addition, with respect to transmission planning, the RSC will determine whether transmission upgrades for remote resources will be included in the regional transmission planning process and the role of transmission owners in proposing transmission upgrades in the regional planning process.
As the RSC reaches decisions on the methodology that will be used to address any of these issues, SPP will file this methodology pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. However, nothing in this section prohibits SPP from filing its own related proposal(s) pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. For more information on the SPP Bylaws, please see the e-tariff viewer on the SPP website at the following link:
Issue: HITT recommendation C1 was to decouple Schedule 9 and 11 Pricing Zones. CAWG moved that, if decoupling is found feasible, it would only apply to facilities with an NTC issued after January 1, 2021. CAWG/RSC to work to determine tariff revisions that would be necessary. If larger Schedule 11 pricing zones are desired by RSC/CAWG, develop methodology to establish larger zones and determine potential impacts.
Cost Allocation: SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 (a) whether and to what extent participant funding will be used for transmission enhancements; and (b) whether license plate or postage stamp rates will be used for the regional access charge.
White paper and revised tariff language to decouple Schedule 9 and 11 and new Schedule 11 transmission pricing zones.
April 2020: First draft of tariff language. July 2020: RSC approve Policy Report and Tariff language. February 2021: Policy Report and Tariff language have been postponed until further analysis is completed by SPP Staff and the Deliverability Steering Committee (“DSC”). Draft Policy Report expected late 2021/early 2022.
HITT – Recommendation C2
Evaluate a Byway Facility Cost Allocation Review
Process
Issue: HITT recommendation to create narrow review process through which byway facilities (> 100 kV and < 300 kV) would receive regional funding.
Cost Allocation: SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2
White paper and revised tariff language to implement Byway Facility Cost Allocation Review Process.
April 2020: Initial draft of process. July 2020: RSC approved White Paper and proposed tariff language. October 2020: RSC approved RR 422, tariff language to implement HITT C2. February 2021: SPP expects to file tariff language late February/early March with 60 day effective date. April 2021: Tariff language filed at FERC.
Issue: Develop cost allocation methodology for storage devices (i.e. batteries) that qualify as transmission facilities.
Cost Allocation: SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 (a) whether and to what extent participant funding will be used for transmission enhancements; and
White paper and revised tariff language implementing cost allocation methodology for storage devices that qualify as transmission facilities.
March 2020: Final draft of white paper. July 2020: CAWG/RSC approval of white paper. February 2021: White paper delayed due to additional analysis required, expected CAWG/RSC approval of white paper July 2021.
Secondary HITT Recommendations:
T1: NRIS/ERIS M1: Congestion Hedging S3: Storage White Paper
Issue: Continue work on HITT recommendations for which CAWG/RSC is secondary working group.
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 (c) FTR allocation, where a locational price methodology is used; and (d) The transition mechanism to be used to assure that existing firm customers receive FTRs equivalent to the customers’ existing firm rights.
Potential Action Based on Primary Working Group Schedule: February 2021: T1: MOPC approved NEDTF white paper in October 2020 and formed the DSC to implement the TF’s recommendations. Deliverability analysis should be complete by mid-year 2021 and relates to HITT C1 additional analysis. M1: RSC participating in Strategic Planning Committee process to address issue. S3: Jan. 2021 MOPC approved direction of seven initiatives and remanded one to Energy Storage Resource Steering Committee.
Adhere to schedules developed by primary working groups. Deliverability Steering Committee: https://www.spp.org/stakeholder-groups/organizational-groups/board-of-directorsmembers-committee/markets-and-operations-policy-committee/deliverability-steering-committee/ Strategic Planning Committee: https://www.spp.org/stakeholder-groups/organizational-groups/board-of-directorsmembers-committee/strategic-planning-committee/ Electric Storage Resource Steering Committee: https://www.spp.org/stakeholder-groups/organizational-groups/board-of-directorsmembers-committee/markets-and-operations-policy-committee/electric-storage-resources-steering-committee/
OMS/RSC Seams Liaison Committee
(“SLC”):
Issue: Continued work to identify potential improvements in Seams areas and work with SPP and MISO on implementation.
SPP Bylaws, Section 7.0: Regulatory Involvement and Regional State Committee. Four Commissioners
To increase benefits to ratepayers in MISO and SPP regions by improving transactions and operations across the seam and to improve inter-RTO relations through state-led cooperation.
TBD based results of analysis, recommendation from the Joint Committee, and RSC/OMS action. February 2021: RSC approved final recommendations of the OMS/RSC SLC.
March 2021: OMS approved final recommendations of the OMS/RSC SLC. April 2021: SLC future meetings on quarterly basis. May 2021 TBD –SLC forming working group of Commissioners and stakeholders to address rate pancaking issue.
Z2 Credits – FERC Order on Remand:
Docket No. ER16-1341-003
Issue: FERC directs SPP to provide refunds, with interest calculated pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a (2018). FERC also directs SPP to file a report within 120 days of the date of this order detailing how it proposes to make the refunds.
Cost Allocation: SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 (a) whether and to what extent participant funding will be used for transmission enhancements.
To be determined.
Continued monitoring of effects of various dockets related to Attachment Z2.
Comprehensive Review Steering Committee:
RSC’s Review of SPP’s Communications
February 2021 Cold Weather Event
CAWG February 2021
Event Ad Hoc Study Group
Issue: Initiate a 5-path collaborative review of the 2021 winter storm event with coordination and oversight to be provided by the Comprehensive Review Steering Committee. Areas of review include: Operational, Financial, RSC, Market Monitoring Unit, and Communications.
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 The primary initial focus of the RSC will be on the communications piece of the incident. CAWG areas of review include cost allocation for transmission system expansion, allocation of financial transmission rights and resource adequacy.
Goals of SPP Review: • Assess
performance during winter storm event,
• Engage with all stakeholders in a transparent process,
• Identify operational and market issues and challenges,
• Develop recommendations for improving future performance,
• Improve joint capabilities,
• Improve communications and warning system.
Overall assessments and lessons learned to be reported to the board of directors in July 2021.
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FERC Order 2222 Task Force:
Adopts reforms to remove barriers to participation of distributed energy resource (“DER”) aggregations in RTOs and ISOs.
Issue: FERC determined current market rules designed for traditional resources can create barriers to entry for emerging technologies and thus were unjust and unreasonable and may restrict efficient operation of resources and competitiveness of wholesale markets.
Distribution System Regulation: Address metering and telemetry requirements for DER aggregations. Address coordination between SPP, the DER Aggregator, the distribution utility and the relevant electric retail regulatory authority. Two RSC members serve on the task force.
To be determined.
July 19th, 2021 for ISO/RTOs. On February 18th SPP requested the Commission to grant an extension to April 28, 2022, to submit its compliance filing in response to Order No. 2222 and to act on the motion by April 1, 2021. April 2021: FERC granted extension to April 28th, 2022.
Strategic & Creative Re-engineering of Integrated
Planning Team: (“SCRIPT”)
Issue: The SCRIPT is responsible for strategically developing broad changes to SPP’s transmission planning processes to better meet customer needs while resolving growing stakeholder concerns about the amount, nature and funding of continued transmission investment amid rapid industry changes.
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 Two RSC members serve on the planning team.
To be determined. Items include but not limited to: Appropriate consolidation, modification, or elimination of SPP’s transmission planning and study processes, Improved cost sharing among users of the transmission system that appropriately recognizes causers and beneficiaries of transmission investment decisions, Utilization of processes and information needed to ensure decisions being made about future investment in transmission infrastructure are made with a high degree of confidence and quality.
Duration: The SCRIPT is expected to complete its work by October 2021.
State Commissioner Forum
Issue: Six entities in the Western Interconnect have expressed interest in becoming SPP members. This integration could add Colorado,
SPP New Member Stakeholder Communication Process
Three potential new Commissioners/States would join RSC, necessitating changes to RSC Bylaws.
Potential integration expected late 2022/early2023.
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Wyoming, and Montana to the RSC. A State Commission Forum is established to work with SPP staff and a Members Forum on integration of new entities.
Capacity Resource Interconnection Service
(“CRIS”) Cost Allocation Impacts: NRIS,ERIS,
Deliverability Task Force (“NEDTF”)
Issue: During the course of the NEDTF policy proposals, a number of potential cost allocation items were identified and communicated to the CAWG for their review. Section 3.13.3 “Cost Allocation Working Group – CAWG” NEDTF Whitepaper:
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2
To be determined. February 2021: T1: MOPC approved NEDTF white paper in October 2020 and formed the DSC to implement the TF’s recommendations. DSC scope states duration of the DSC will conclude its work when the MOPC has approved policies and related tactical recommendations necessary to fully implement the NEDTF recommendations.
Regional Allocation Review Task Force
(RARTF)
The RARTF is responsible for defining “the analytical methods to be used” to “review the reasonableness of the regional allocation methodology and factors (X% and Y%) and the zonal allocation methodology.” The analytical method shall be designed to “determine the cost allocation impacts of the Base Plan Upgrades with Notifications to Construct issued after June 19, 2010 to each pricing
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2 : Cost allocation Southwest Power Pool Open Access Transmission Tariff, Attachment J, Section III.D. Four Commissioners serve on the TF including its Chair.
Consider improvements, if any, to the long term cumulative equity of cost allocation and benefits for members resulting from SPP’s Integrated Transmission Planning process. RARTF shall prepare and present a report to the Market and Operations Policy Committee (MOPC) and the Regional State Committee (RSC) for approval.
Due in 2022: Study process start 2nd half 2021.
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Zone within the SPP Region.”
Identify Other Areas for Future Review
Review RSC areas of responsibility and identify potential issues to address in the future.
SPP Bylaws: Section 7.2
To be determined
Covid-19 impacts. Safe Harbor Criteria Review
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• Charles Locke and Don Frerking presented on Zonal LMPs and ATRRs for year 2020
• Discussed studies that will be used by both the Deliverability Task Force and HITT C1 will not be completed until later in 2021.
MOTION: The CAWG suspends further activity on HITT Initiative C1 unless otherwise directed by the RSC or additional information generates a need for earlier consideration of issues related to C1. This suspension will remain in place through at least July 31, 2021. The CAWG will revisit this topic at the August 2021 meeting to determine the status of other parallel path activities and make a determination on whether to re-start work
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C2: ESTABLISH BYWAY FACILITY COST ALLOCATION REVIEW PROCESS
• Filed with FERC on April 14, 2021.
• Requested effective date June 14, 2021.
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C4: STUDY COST ALLOCATION TRANSMISSION STORAGE DEVICES• Defined and refined in scope and out of scope items
• Reviewed Outline of the whitepaper
• David Schmitt Iowa Utilities Board has accepted another job and will no longer be on the CAWG. Lane Sisung of Louisiana Public Service Commission will be the lead on the initiative
• At this time the timeline is not impacted.
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OTHER PRESENTATIONS
• 2021 Winter Weather Event Ad Hoc Committee
• Strategic and Creative Re-engineering of Integrated Planning Team (SCRIPT)
• Order 2222 – Distributed Energy Resources
• Seams Liaison Committee Priorities
• Joint Studies timeline and update
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QUESTIONS
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CAWG AD HOC WORKING GROUP UPDATEAPRIL 26, 2021
JOHN KRAJEWSKI
CHAIRMAN
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GOAL OF PRESENTATION
• Provide brief overview of activities since last RSC meeting
• Planned activities to complete work
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MEETINGS
• March 22, 2021
• April 5, 2021
• April 19, 2021
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CURRENT STATUS
• Reviewed RSC areas of responsibility
• Narrowed focus of analysis to resource adequacy
• Presentations from SPP staff and MMU
• Reviewed data set in effort to identify key issues
• Participated in meetings with Supply Adequacy Working Group
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NEXT STEPS
• Narrow focus to key issues
• Develop conclusions and recommendations
• Draft report for inclusion in final report
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SOUTHWEST POWER POOL, INC.
REGIONAL STATE COMMITTEE EDUCATION SESSION
April 26, 2021
AGENDA
8:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
8:00 AM - RSC Education Session WebEx will be opened for technology checks &
opportunities to visit.
WELCOME
Kristie Fiegen | RSC President
1. SPP RSC AD HOC COLD WEATHER EVENT EDUCATION
Randy Christmann | North Dakota Public Service Commission
REVISION HISTORY.......................................................................................................................................................... I
PROJECT STATUS SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................. 13
200256 856 11127 SPS TX Centre St. - Hereford NE 115 kV Ckt 1 Regional Reliability ITP 4/6/2018 6/1/2014 2/19/2014 2014 ITPNT $9,247,136 2014 $10,207,108 $9,543,280 $9,509,428 Complete 115 7.8
20097 938 11239 TSMO MO Nebraska City - Mullin Creek 345 kV (GMO) High Priority HP 12/15/2016 6/1/2017 7/23/2010 Priority Projects $81,407,015 2015 $83,442,190 $76,578,565 Closed Out 345 65
20104 947 11261 AEP OKBROKEN ARROW NORTH - SOUTH TAP - ONETA
138KV CKT 1 #2Transmission Service TS 5/25/2016 6/1/2015 8/25/2010 SPP-2008-AGP1-AFS-9 $6,072,000 2014 $6,379,395 $6,072,000 Closed Out 138 4.33
210540 81556 112450 OGE OK Northwest - Mathewson 345 kV Terminal Upgrades Economic ITP 6/1/2020 1/1/2021 11/18/2019 2019 ITP $369,869 2020 $369,869 $169,560 Closed Out 345/345
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No. Action Item Date Originated Status Comments Addressed at 9/29/14 Meeting
14-2 RARTF: Update on RARTF and New Metrics 8/25/2014 Completed Addressed at 9/29/14 Meeting
14-3Seams Project Task Force: CAWG will
consider the issue at next meeting and bring back to RSC for discussion
CompletedAddressed at 9/29/14 Meeting; On 10/27/14
Meeting as a voting item
14-4
SPC Task Force on New Members: RSC should email Commissioner Murphy with any concerns or topics. Update to be provided
at next RSC meeting
8/25/2014 Completed Addressed at 9/29/14 Meeting
Discussed at December 1, 2014 meeting, January 2015 Educational Session and
March 9, 2015 Meeting. The bylaws draft modifications were discussed at the RSC
retreat and meeting on July 27, 2015. Bylaws changes were considered at the
September 21, 2015 meetings but were not approved. January 25, 2016 – RSC Goal for
2016 to consider adopting the clean-up of
14-6 EPA’s Clean Power Plan –RSC Comments 9/29/2014 CompletedDiscussed at October 27, 2014 RSC
Meeting. Comments filed on November 24, 2014.
14-7SPC Task Force on New Members –
Discuss 3 RSC Action Items9/29/2014 Completed
Discussed at October 27, 2014 Meeting and December 1, 2014 Meeting. On January 2015 Educational Session for discussion and January 2015 Meeting Agenda as a
voting item. Feedback was provided to SPC TF on NM on items 1 and 2 on January 26, 2015 and subsequent to the March 9, 2015 RSC teleconference. The RSC will continue to discuss item 3 on cost allocation and has
delegated this item to the CAWG (Action Item 12). On July 27, 2015, the RSC
approved a scoping document developed by CAWG. The SPC TF on New Members
finalized its report, which was approved by the SPC in July 2015. The RSC approved
the New Member Process document with the addition of catch-al language permitting the RSC to invoke the new member process for
matters within the RSC’s responsibility.
14-8Cost Allocation for Non-Order 1000 Seams
Projects10/27/2014 Completed
RSC vote taken in December 2015 approving 60% threshold. Approved on
January 25, 2015.
14-9 Goals and Objectives for 2015 RSC Year 12/1/2014 Completed
Discussed at December 1, 2014 meeting and draft goals were reviewed on January
26, 2015, March 9, 2015, April 27, 2015 and September 21, 2015.
15-11Educational Session on SPP “Building
Blocks”1/25/2015 Completed
Educational Session on the SPP “Building Blocks” – possible topic for July retreat. Unclear what this was intended to cover. Removed when list of retreat topics was
updated.
15-12RSC Role in Cost Allocation for New
Member Integrations4/27/2015 Completed
In January 2015, the RSC tasked the CAWG with looking at what role the RSC should
have in regards to Cost Allocation methodology for new members joining SPP.
The RSC tasked the CAWG to develop a scoping document on how to apply cost allocation for new members joining SPP.
The Scope Document developed by CAWG was approved by the RSC on July 27, 2015.
At its October 2016 meeting, the RSC approved the process document developed
by the CAWG.
15-13 Aggregate Study Waiver Criteria 4/27/2015 Completed
The RSC determined it should review the eligibility requirements set out in Section
III.B.1 (specifically the 20% threshold), and whether the requirements are applicable
today in light of the changes to the transmission system since the requirements were approved. The RSC tasked the CAWG to evaluate the eligibility requirements for a
waiver request to see if the requirements are still applicable to the transmission system as it operates now. CAWG presented a draft scoping document to the RSC on July 27,
2015. A recommendation by the CAWG to retain the study waiver criteria was approved
by the RSC on January 30, 2017.
15-14 Capacity Margin Task Force Update 4/27/2015 CompletedAfter a presentation at the April 2015 RSC meeting, and discussion of the Capacity Margin Task Force the RSC tasked the
16-15 RSC Goals for 2016 1/25/2016 Completed
RSC discussed goals for 2016 at the January 2016 Educational Session. Any
additional goals should be submitted to Erin Cullum for distribution in advance of the April
2016 RSC meeting.
16-16 Engagement Term of RSC Auditor 1/25/2016 Completed
Determine the initial arrangement with the RSC auditor and the number of years for
reengagement. Erin Cullum will review the agreement and inform the RSC
16-17Educational Session Topic Request – Role
of RSC in SPP FERC Filings1/25/2016 Completed
Request for SPP Staff to provide educational update on the FERC filings process and the
role of the RSC.
16-18 Talking Points on CPP 1/25/2016 Completed Request for SPP’s talking points on the
CPP. Erin Cullum will distribute the link to posted comments.
16-20 Z2 Crediting Overview 4/25/2016 Completed
SPP to provide higher level overview of Z2 key points, significance, and state specific
information (if possible). This will be provided in advance of the next RSC
Meeting.
17-21Form Commissioner Forum for Mountain
West proposal.1/30/2017 Completed
Phone call scheduled for February 10, 2017 to discuss further.
17-22 Establish a Nominating Committee per the 1/30/2017 Completed Established for providing a slate of officers
17-23 Aggregate Study Waiver Criteria Review 1/30/2017 Completed
Annual CAWG review for limited time period (i.e. not in perpetuity). CAWG to present
recommendation(s) to the RSC in July 2017 on how the RSC should proceed in reviewing
the Aggregate Study Criteria.
14-1
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Completed8/25/2014EPA 111(d) : (1) Lanny Nickell to provide
scope document on compliance analysis and
Completed12/1/2014Consideration of RSC Bylaws changes
related to membership eligibility
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17-24 RSC Retreat Information 4/17/2017 CompletedPaul Suskie to send RSC Retreat
information to Commissioners.
17-25Send new member integration process
documents to RSC members.7/24/2017 Completed Emailed on July 24, 2017
17-26Paul Suskie to send SPP bylaws to
Commissioner Huser.7/24/2017 Completed Provided July 24, 2017
17-27Consolidate all previously approved RSC
policies into one document.7/24/2017 Completed
SPP Staff working to consolidate said policies and will include as a part of the
orientation package referenced in Action Item No. 35.
17-28 RSC Bylaw Revisions 7/24/2017 Completed
17-30 October Education Session topic(s) 7/24/2017 CompletedKandi Hughes will send request to RSC
soliciting potential educational session topics for October.
17-31 FERC Contact Information 10/30/2017 CompletedSam Loudenslager to send Patrick Clarey’s
contact information to RSC members.
17-32 January 2018 Education Session Topic(s) 10/30/2017 Completed
Kandi Hughes will send request to RSC soliciting potential educational session topics
for January 2018. One topic suggested is the Mountain West Transmission Group.
Contact Communications to update officers’ titles on website. Add secretary/treasurer to
the website, as well. (Update: the SPP website is moving in-house and will be
updated as soon as practically possible.)
17-34State Commissioner Forum for Mountain
West proposal.10/30/2017 Completed
RSC Member to review online documents pertaining to Mountain West. Commissioner Fiegen will send a Doodle Poll to schedule a State Commissioner Forum to be held during
the last week of November.
17-35 RSC Orientation Package 10/30/2017 CompletedSPP Staff to put together an orientation
package for current and future RSC Commissioners.
18-36 April 2018 Retreat Topics 1/29/2018 Completed Email potential retreat topics to Madam
President and SPP Staff.
18-37Resolution for former RSC Commissioner
Steve Stoll1/29/2018 Completed
SPP Staff to secure Commissioner Fiegen’s signature for Resolution for former RSC
Commissioner Steve Stoll.
18-38Proposed scope of work of cost allocation
issues.1/29/2018 Completed
CAWG will work with SPP Staff and Stakeholders on a proposed scope of work
and identifying interrelated issues as it relates to issues of cost allocation and report
at the April 2018 meeting.
18-39 OMS Reference Information 4/23/2018 Completed
Former CAWG Chair Adam McKinnie to distribute OMS reference information
(bylaws and past strategic initiatives) for informational purposes to RSC members.
RSC members to send strategic planning topics to Chairman Murphy by July 1st for discussion at the July RSC Educational
Session.
18-41 RSC History Document Revisions/Review 4/23/2018 Completed
SPP Staff will send updated revisions to RSC/CAWG members who will then send any further edits to Sam Loudenslager by early July for discussion at the July RSC
Educational Session.
18-42 July 2018 Educational Session Topics 4/23/2018 CompletedRemit educational topics for the July RSC
Educational Session to President Shari Feist Albrecht.
18-43 RSC/OMS Joint Task Force 7/30/2018 CompletedPresident Albrecht will poll the RSC
members to determine interest in serving on a potential RSC/OMS Joint Task Force.
18-44 Strategic Planning Session 7/30/2018 CompletedRSC members to provide comments on Strategic Plan framework to Chairman
18-45 October 2018 Educational Session Topics 7/30/2018 Completed Remit educational topics for the October
18-48 Meeting Schedule 10/29/2018 CompletedRSC Members to communicate suggestions
to the BOD for meeting schedules.
18-49 Schedule Monthly RSC Calls 1/28/2019 CompletedSchedule monthly RSC calls to use as
needed. Commissioners will send meeting conflicts to President O’Guinn and she will
19-50In-Person RSC Meetings (May and June
2019)4/29/2019 Completed
SPP Staff to check the availability of the DFW Hyatt to host in-person RSC meetings
on May 30, 2019 and June 24, 2019. 19-53 FERC Docket No. PL19-3-000 – OMS 7/29/2019 Completed Sam Loudenslager to circulate OMS-filed
19-54 Establish a Nominating Committee for 2019. 7/29/2019 CompletedSame Nominating Committee from 2019 retained (TX, OK, SD) who will provide a