Nuclear Power Plant/Electric Grid Nuclear Power Plant/Electric Grid Regulatory Coordination and Regulatory Coordination and Cooperation - ERO Perspective Cooperation - ERO Perspective David R. Nevius and Michael J. Assante 2009 NRC Regulatory Information Conference March 11, 2009
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Nuclear Power Plant/Electric Grid Regulatory Nuclear Power Plant/Electric Grid Regulatory
Coordination and Cooperation - ERO Coordination and Cooperation - ERO
PerspectivePerspective
David R. Nevius and Michael J. Assante
2009 NRC Regulatory Information Conference
March 11, 2009
NERC MissionNERC Mission
Develop & enforce reliability standards
Assess current and future reliability
Analyze system events for lessons learned & recommend improved practices
Maintain situational awareness of grid reliability
Protect grid infrastructure
Certify grid system operators
To ensure the reliability of the North American bulk power system
NERC VitalsNERC Vitals
Independent non-profit corporation
Certified by FERC as the Electric Reliability Organization for the U.S.
Certifications from Canadian Provinces by way of MOUs
Authority to set and enforce compliance with Reliability Standards
NRC-NERC MOA
Original agreement signed in 2004 and updated July 2007
Coordination plans:
• Communication during emergencies
• Event analyses
• Exchange of operational experience
• Participation in NERC committees
Reliability StandardsReliability Standards
Apply to all owners, operators, and users of the bulk power system, including nuclear generator owner/operators
Focus on bulk power system reliability
Results-oriented
• Avoid prescribing practices – allow entities to determine their own “best way” to meet a standard given their individual circumstances
Required coordination between nuclear plant operators and transmission operators to ensure grid has capacity to support safe operation and shutdown of nuclear units
Nuclear plant licensing and design requirements documented in written agreements
Standard approved by NERC board May 2007 & by FERC October 2008