Electric Reliability Organization Performance Assessments; Withdrawal, 55529-55530 [2024-14667]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 129 / Friday, July 5, 2024 / Proposed Rules Appendix to Event Contracts (Extension of Comment Period)—Commission Voting Summary On this matter, Chairman Behnam and Commissioners Johnson, Goldsmith Romero, Mersinger, and Pham voted in the affirmative. No Commissioner voted in the negative. [FR Doc. 2024–14610 Filed 7–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. RM21–12–000] Electric Reliability Organization Performance Assessments; Withdrawal Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Withdrawal of notice of proposed rulemaking and termination of rulemaking proceeding. AGENCY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking, which proposed to amend its regulations pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act to require the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to submit performance assessments every three years; to include in its performance assessment a detailed discussion of any areas of the ERO’s responsibilities and activities, or a Regional Entity’s delegated functions, beyond those required by the Commission’s regulations, that the Commission has identified at least 90 days prior to the expected performance assessment submission date; and to formalize the method for the ERO and Regional Entities to receive and respond to recommendations by the users, owners, and operators of the Bulk-Power System, and other interested parties for improvement of the ERO’s operations, activities, oversight, and procedures. DATES: The notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 7518 on January 29, 2021, is withdrawn as of July 5, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Gildea (Technical Information), Office of Electric Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 8420, michael.gildea@ferc.gov Leigh Anne Faugust (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Jul 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 6396, leigh.faugust@ferc.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding 1. On January 19, 2021, the Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to revise its regulations regarding the Electric Reliability Organization’s (ERO) performance assessments pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA).1 The Commission received seven comments in response to the NOPR.2 After reviewing the comments received, the Commission has decided to retain its existing regulations regarding the ERO’s performance assessments. For the reasons set forth below, we are exercising our discretion to withdraw the NOPR and terminate this rulemaking proceeding. I. Background A. Commission Regulations on the ERO Performance Assessment 2. Section 215 of the FPA requires the Commission to issue regulations that, among other things, provide for the certification of an entity as the ERO if it meets certain criteria.3 On February 3, 2006, the Commission issued Order No. 672, which amended the Commission’s regulations to implement the requirements of FPA section 215.4 The specific requirements for the ERO performance assessments are set out in the Commission’s regulations in § 39.3(c).5 On July 20, 2006, the Commission certified NERC as the ERO.6 1 Revisions to Regulations on Elec. Reliability Org. Performance Assessments, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 86 FR 7518 (Jan. 29, 2021), 174 FERC ¶ 61,031 (2021). 2 The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Regional Entities, jointly; the Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB); the ISO/RTO Council; the American Public Power Association, Edison Electric Institute, Electric Power Supply Association, the Large Public Power Council, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and Transmission Access Policy Study Group, jointly (Joint Trade Associations); Public Citizen, Inc. (Public Citizen); and the Foundation for Resilient Societies (Resilient Societies). 3 16 U.S.C. 824o. 4 Rules Concerning Certification of the Elec. Reliability Org.; and Procedures for the Establishment, Approval, and Enforcement of Elec. Reliability Standards, Order No. 672, 71 FR 8662 (Feb. 17, 2006), 114 FERC ¶ 61,104, at P 186, order on reh’g, Order No. 672–A, 114 FERC ¶ 61,328 (2006). 5 18 CFR 39.3(c) (2023). 6 N. Am. Elec. Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ¶ 61,062, order on reh’g and compliance, 117 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2006), aff’d sub nom. Alcoa Inc. v. FERC, PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 55529 B. NOPR 3. In its NOPR, the Commission proposed to amend its regulations regarding the ERO performance assessments. First, the Commission proposed to require the ERO to submit assessments of its performance every three years instead of every five years. Second, the Commission proposed to add a requirement for the ERO to include in its performance assessment a detailed discussion of any areas of the ERO’s responsibilities and activities, or a Regional Entity’s delegated functions, beyond those required by the Commission’s regulations, that the Commission has identified at least 90 days prior to the expected performance assessment submission date. Finally, the Commission proposed to formalize the method for the ERO and Regional Entities to receive and respond to recommendations by the users, owners, and operators of the Bulk-Power System, and other interested parties for improvement of the ERO’s operations, activities, oversight, and procedures. 4. The Commission explained in the NOPR that it believed that the proposals would provide better continuity in its review of the ERO’s operations, activities, oversight, procedures, and evaluation of the effectiveness of each Regional Entity in the performance of delegated functions. Further, the Commission explained that shorter performance assessment cycles could provide an opportunity for timelier identification and implementation of potential improvements to ERO performance and improve the efficiency of the overall performance assessment process.7 5. Notice of the NOPR was published in the Federal Register, 86 FR 7518 (Jan. 29, 2021), with comments due by March 1, 2021. C. Comments 6. In their joint comments, NERC and the Regional Entities oppose all proposed modifications. They assert that the proposed changes would place undue burden on ERO staff by directing their focus away from key activities that ‘‘would outweigh any potential benefits.’’ 8 They explain that the existing five-year performance assessment cycle provides ‘‘greater opportunity to demonstrate evolution of 564 F.3d 1342 (D.C. Cir. 2009) (ERO Certification Order) (certifying NERC as the ERO responsible for the development and enforcement of mandatory Reliability Standards). 7 NOPR, 174 FERC ¶ 61,031 at P 1. 8 NERC and Regional Entities Joint Comments at 2. E:\FR\FM\05JYP1.SGM 05JYP1 55530 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 129 / Friday, July 5, 2024 / Proposed Rules the ERO than a three-year cycle’’ 9 and allows NERC initiatives to come to fruition and be evaluated.10 NERC and the Regional Entities explain that, due to the time it takes to coordinate with the Regional Entities, incorporate stakeholder feedback, present the draft to the NERC Board of Trustees for approval, and meet with Commission staff on specific questions, a three-year cycle would mean the process would begin two years after the prior assessment ends.11 7. Regarding the proposed 90-day advance notice of Commission requested information, NERC and the Regional Entities believe that the NOPR proposal does not consider ‘‘numerous, existing opportunities for coordination and timely feedback from industry, FERC Commissioners, and Commission staff.’’ 12 They re-affirm their commitment to the existing oversight process to provide the Commission with ‘‘all information necessary for [the Commission’s] evaluation’’ of the ERO’s ongoing compliance with its certification criteria through the performance assessments.13 8. Finally, NERC and the Regional Entities oppose a formal solicitation of stakeholder feedback and recommendations. They say they already provide ‘‘extensive opportunities for stakeholder feedback on ERO operations, activities, oversight, and procedures, including areas for improvement.’’ 14 NERC and the Regional Entities explain that they solicit public comment on the draft performance assessment two to three months prior to its filing—asserting that the draft performance assessment is the ‘‘best vehicle to solicit comments . . . because such a posting ensures that comments are grounded in specific activities and issues material to ERO certification and effectiveness.’’ 15 9. WIRAB, Joint Trade Associations, Public Citizen, and Resilient Societies support the proposed changes to the Commission’s regulations.16 The ISO/ RTO Council supports the formal solicitation of public feedback.17 9 Id. at 6. at 8. 11 Id. at 11. 12 Id. (referencing NERC and Regional Entities Joint Comments, App. A listing such opportunities (e.g., board meetings, stakeholder meetings, and technical and Reliability Standards working groups)). 13 Id. at 2. 14 Id. at 13. 15 Id. at 14. 16 See WIRAB Comments at 3; Joint Trade Associations Comments at 3–4; Public Citizen Comments at 2–3; and Resilient Societies Comments at 1. 17 ISO/RTO Council Comments at 2. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 10 Id. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Jul 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 Commenters generally agree that the proposed changes would support the early identification of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding the ERO’s assurance of Bulk-Power System reliability and allow necessary changes to be made in a timelier manner.18 II. Discussion 10. The Commission withdraws the NOPR and terminates this proceeding. We appreciate the feedback that the Commission received in response to the NOPR. Considering NERC and the Regional Entities’ concerns regarding the scope and implementation of the proposal and the increased burden on the ERO, that NERC will need to expend significant resources to address multiple Commission directives, and that the Commission will need to expend significant resources considering those responsive proposals,19 we do not believe that modifying the periodicity or procedural requirements for the ERO performance assessments is an efficient use of ERO or Commission resources. 11. Therefore, we exercise our discretion to withdraw the NOPR and terminate this rulemaking proceeding.20 The Commission orders: The NOPR is hereby withdrawn and Docket No. RM21–12–000 is hereby terminated. By the Commission. Commissioner Rosner is not participating. Issued: June 27, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–14667 Filed 7–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 18 See, e.g., WIRAB Comments at 3; Resilient Societies Comments at 4–5; Joint Trade Associations Comments at 3–4. 19 See, e.g., Reliability Standards to Address Inverter-Based Resources, Order No. 901, 88 FR 74250 (Oct. 30, 2023), 185 FERC ¶ 61,042 (2023), (directing revisions to Reliability Standards for inverter-based resources); Transmission Sys. Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Weather, Order No. 896, 88 FR 41262 (June 23, 2023), 183 FERC ¶ 61,191 (2023) (directing revisions to Reliability Standards for transmission system planning); N. Am. Elec. Reliability Corp., 187 FERC ¶ 61,196 (2024) (directing revisions to Reliability Standards to address generator cold weather preparedness). 20 See, e.g., Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements for Elec. Quarterly Reports,169 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2019) (order withdrawing NOPR and terminating rulemaking proceeding); see also, e.g., Fast-Start Pricing in Markets Operated by Reg’l Transmission Org. and Indep. Sys. Operators, 161 FERC ¶ 61,293 (2017) (order withdrawing NOPR and terminating rulemaking proceeding). PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 2 [ET Docket No. 24–136; FR ID 228432] Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to strengthen requirements and oversight relating to telecommunications certification bodies and measurement facilities to help ensure the integrity of these entities for purposes of the equipment authorization, to better protect national security, and to advance the Commission’s comprehensive strategy to build a more secure and resilient communications supply chain. DATES: Comments are due on or before September 3, 2024 and reply comments are due on or before October 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by ET Docket No. 24–136, by any of the following methods: Federal Communications Commission’s Website: https:// www.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1988). • Mail: Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • People with Disabilities: Contact the Commission to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamie Coleman of the Office of Engineering and Technology, at Jamie.Coleman@fcc.gov or 202–418– 2705. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 55529-55530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14667]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. RM21-12-000]


Electric Reliability Organization Performance Assessments; 
Withdrawal

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Withdrawal of notice of proposed rulemaking and termination of 
rulemaking proceeding.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is 
withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking, which proposed to amend 
its regulations pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act to 
require the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization 
(ERO) to submit performance assessments every three years; to include 
in its performance assessment a detailed discussion of any areas of the 
ERO's responsibilities and activities, or a Regional Entity's delegated 
functions, beyond those required by the Commission's regulations, that 
the Commission has identified at least 90 days prior to the expected 
performance assessment submission date; and to formalize the method for 
the ERO and Regional Entities to receive and respond to recommendations 
by the users, owners, and operators of the Bulk-Power System, and other 
interested parties for improvement of the ERO's operations, activities, 
oversight, and procedures.

DATES: The notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal 
Register at 86 FR 7518 on January 29, 2021, is withdrawn as of July 5, 
2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Michael Gildea (Technical Information), Office of Electric Reliability, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426, (202) 502-8420, [email protected]
Leigh Anne Faugust (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426, (202) 502-6396, [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of 
Rulemaking Proceeding

    1. On January 19, 2021, the Commission issued a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to revise its regulations regarding the 
Electric Reliability Organization's (ERO) performance assessments 
pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA).\1\ The 
Commission received seven comments in response to the NOPR.\2\ After 
reviewing the comments received, the Commission has decided to retain 
its existing regulations regarding the ERO's performance assessments. 
For the reasons set forth below, we are exercising our discretion to 
withdraw the NOPR and terminate this rulemaking proceeding.
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    \1\ Revisions to Regulations on Elec. Reliability Org. 
Performance Assessments, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 86 FR 7518 
(Jan. 29, 2021), 174 FERC ] 61,031 (2021).
    \2\ The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) 
and Regional Entities, jointly; the Western Interconnection Regional 
Advisory Body (WIRAB); the ISO/RTO Council; the American Public 
Power Association, Edison Electric Institute, Electric Power Supply 
Association, the Large Public Power Council, National Rural Electric 
Cooperative Association, and Transmission Access Policy Study Group, 
jointly (Joint Trade Associations); Public Citizen, Inc. (Public 
Citizen); and the Foundation for Resilient Societies (Resilient 
Societies).
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I. Background

A. Commission Regulations on the ERO Performance Assessment

    2. Section 215 of the FPA requires the Commission to issue 
regulations that, among other things, provide for the certification of 
an entity as the ERO if it meets certain criteria.\3\ On February 3, 
2006, the Commission issued Order No. 672, which amended the 
Commission's regulations to implement the requirements of FPA section 
215.\4\ The specific requirements for the ERO performance assessments 
are set out in the Commission's regulations in Sec.  39.3(c).\5\ On 
July 20, 2006, the Commission certified NERC as the ERO.\6\
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    \3\ 16 U.S.C. 824o.
    \4\ Rules Concerning Certification of the Elec. Reliability 
Org.; and Procedures for the Establishment, Approval, and 
Enforcement of Elec. Reliability Standards, Order No. 672, 71 FR 
8662 (Feb. 17, 2006), 114 FERC ] 61,104, at P 186, order on reh'g, 
Order No. 672-A, 114 FERC ] 61,328 (2006).
    \5\ 18 CFR 39.3(c) (2023).
    \6\ N. Am. Elec. Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ] 61,062, order on 
reh'g and compliance, 117 FERC ] 61,126 (2006), aff'd sub nom. Alcoa 
Inc. v. FERC, 564 F.3d 1342 (D.C. Cir. 2009) (ERO Certification 
Order) (certifying NERC as the ERO responsible for the development 
and enforcement of mandatory Reliability Standards).
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B. NOPR

    3. In its NOPR, the Commission proposed to amend its regulations 
regarding the ERO performance assessments. First, the Commission 
proposed to require the ERO to submit assessments of its performance 
every three years instead of every five years. Second, the Commission 
proposed to add a requirement for the ERO to include in its performance 
assessment a detailed discussion of any areas of the ERO's 
responsibilities and activities, or a Regional Entity's delegated 
functions, beyond those required by the Commission's regulations, that 
the Commission has identified at least 90 days prior to the expected 
performance assessment submission date. Finally, the Commission 
proposed to formalize the method for the ERO and Regional Entities to 
receive and respond to recommendations by the users, owners, and 
operators of the Bulk-Power System, and other interested parties for 
improvement of the ERO's operations, activities, oversight, and 
procedures.
    4. The Commission explained in the NOPR that it believed that the 
proposals would provide better continuity in its review of the ERO's 
operations, activities, oversight, procedures, and evaluation of the 
effectiveness of each Regional Entity in the performance of delegated 
functions. Further, the Commission explained that shorter performance 
assessment cycles could provide an opportunity for timelier 
identification and implementation of potential improvements to ERO 
performance and improve the efficiency of the overall performance 
assessment process.\7\
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    \7\ NOPR, 174 FERC ] 61,031 at P 1.
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    5. Notice of the NOPR was published in the Federal Register, 86 FR 
7518 (Jan. 29, 2021), with comments due by March 1, 2021.

C. Comments

    6. In their joint comments, NERC and the Regional Entities oppose 
all proposed modifications. They assert that the proposed changes would 
place undue burden on ERO staff by directing their focus away from key 
activities that ``would outweigh any potential benefits.'' \8\ They 
explain that the existing five-year performance assessment cycle 
provides ``greater opportunity to demonstrate evolution of

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the ERO than a three-year cycle'' \9\ and allows NERC initiatives to 
come to fruition and be evaluated.\10\ NERC and the Regional Entities 
explain that, due to the time it takes to coordinate with the Regional 
Entities, incorporate stakeholder feedback, present the draft to the 
NERC Board of Trustees for approval, and meet with Commission staff on 
specific questions, a three-year cycle would mean the process would 
begin two years after the prior assessment ends.\11\
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    \8\ NERC and Regional Entities Joint Comments at 2.
    \9\ Id. at 6.
    \10\ Id. at 8.
    \11\ Id. at 11.
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    7. Regarding the proposed 90-day advance notice of Commission 
requested information, NERC and the Regional Entities believe that the 
NOPR proposal does not consider ``numerous, existing opportunities for 
coordination and timely feedback from industry, FERC Commissioners, and 
Commission staff.'' \12\ They re-affirm their commitment to the 
existing oversight process to provide the Commission with ``all 
information necessary for [the Commission's] evaluation'' of the ERO's 
ongoing compliance with its certification criteria through the 
performance assessments.\13\
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    \12\ Id. (referencing NERC and Regional Entities Joint Comments, 
App. A listing such opportunities (e.g., board meetings, stakeholder 
meetings, and technical and Reliability Standards working groups)).
    \13\ Id. at 2.
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    8. Finally, NERC and the Regional Entities oppose a formal 
solicitation of stakeholder feedback and recommendations. They say they 
already provide ``extensive opportunities for stakeholder feedback on 
ERO operations, activities, oversight, and procedures, including areas 
for improvement.'' \14\ NERC and the Regional Entities explain that 
they solicit public comment on the draft performance assessment two to 
three months prior to its filing--asserting that the draft performance 
assessment is the ``best vehicle to solicit comments . . . because such 
a posting ensures that comments are grounded in specific activities and 
issues material to ERO certification and effectiveness.'' \15\
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    \14\ Id. at 13.
    \15\ Id. at 14.
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    9. WIRAB, Joint Trade Associations, Public Citizen, and Resilient 
Societies support the proposed changes to the Commission's 
regulations.\16\ The ISO/RTO Council supports the formal solicitation 
of public feedback.\17\ Commenters generally agree that the proposed 
changes would support the early identification of emerging trends, 
challenges, and opportunities regarding the ERO's assurance of Bulk-
Power System reliability and allow necessary changes to be made in a 
timelier manner.\18\
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    \16\ See WIRAB Comments at 3; Joint Trade Associations Comments 
at 3-4; Public Citizen Comments at 2-3; and Resilient Societies 
Comments at 1.
    \17\ ISO/RTO Council Comments at 2.
    \18\ See, e.g., WIRAB Comments at 3; Resilient Societies 
Comments at 4-5; Joint Trade Associations Comments at 3-4.
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II. Discussion

    10. The Commission withdraws the NOPR and terminates this 
proceeding. We appreciate the feedback that the Commission received in 
response to the NOPR. Considering NERC and the Regional Entities' 
concerns regarding the scope and implementation of the proposal and the 
increased burden on the ERO, that NERC will need to expend significant 
resources to address multiple Commission directives, and that the 
Commission will need to expend significant resources considering those 
responsive proposals,\19\ we do not believe that modifying the 
periodicity or procedural requirements for the ERO performance 
assessments is an efficient use of ERO or Commission resources.
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    \19\ See, e.g., Reliability Standards to Address Inverter-Based 
Resources, Order No. 901, 88 FR 74250 (Oct. 30, 2023), 185 FERC ] 
61,042 (2023), (directing revisions to Reliability Standards for 
inverter-based resources); Transmission Sys. Planning Performance 
Requirements for Extreme Weather, Order No. 896, 88 FR 41262 (June 
23, 2023), 183 FERC ] 61,191 (2023) (directing revisions to 
Reliability Standards for transmission system planning); N. Am. 
Elec. Reliability Corp., 187 FERC ] 61,196 (2024) (directing 
revisions to Reliability Standards to address generator cold weather 
preparedness).
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    11. Therefore, we exercise our discretion to withdraw the NOPR and 
terminate this rulemaking proceeding.\20\
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    \20\ See, e.g., Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements for 
Elec. Quarterly Reports,169 FERC ] 61,236 (2019) (order withdrawing 
NOPR and terminating rulemaking proceeding); see also, e.g., Fast-
Start Pricing in Markets Operated by Reg'l Transmission Org. and 
Indep. Sys. Operators, 161 FERC ] 61,293 (2017) (order withdrawing 
NOPR and terminating rulemaking proceeding).
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    The Commission orders: The NOPR is hereby withdrawn and Docket No. 
RM21-12-000 is hereby terminated.

    By the Commission. Commissioner Rosner is not participating.

    Issued: June 27, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
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