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1. T Under it Dispersed Generation Generation le Figure 8 Add BES Definition Screen The user should select the appropriate Current BES Definition Status for the Element for which the Exception Request is being submitted A and click on Add B to complete the action This will return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen Adding Associated Exception Requests The user has the option of adding Associated Exception Request references to the Exception Request in order to provide interested parties a reference to similar Requests that might provide additional justification to an Exception Request s validity To do so the user should click on the blue Plus Sign at the Associated Exception Request Figure 6 E This will bring the user to the Add Exception Request References Screen ERO Enterprise BES Notifi and Exceptions Tc caren Regu Renae e CR Figure 9 Add Exception Request References Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 13 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request To add a reference to another Exception Request the user should click on the checkbox A next to the desired Exception Request and click on the Add button B on the Add Exception Request References Screen This will add the reference to the current Exception Request and return the us2. A The Dashboard navigation bar A contains the following options a b c d e Figure 4 BESNet Dashboard Home Returns the user to the BESNet Dashboard User Provides options for user management and account management Create Exception Request Starts the process for creating a new Exception Request Create Self Determination Starts the process for creating a new Notification of Self Determination Reports Contains options for reporting NOTE Some options may not appear based on a user s role in the system B The Show in Dashboard Filter 8 By default Exception Requests that are archived or withdrawn or that have been split and are therefore no longer active do not appear in the Exception Requests listing This filter allows the user to include any or all of the Exception Requests in the listing by checking the box next to the Exception Request state that should be included These operate as follows Archived When checked the BESNet Dashboard will include Exception Requests that have been archived cancelled or terminated Withdrawn When checked the BESNet Dashboard will include Exception Requests that have been withdrawn that is those submitted to Initial Review but then rescinded by the Submitting Entity NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 7 of 36 Introduction c Split When checked the Dashboard will include Exception
3. Introduction Logging In Navigate to the following URL https besnet eroenterprise com User Name B Password Remember me D o Reset Password F This system is for the use of authorized users only Individuals using this system are subject to having their activities monitored and recorded by authorized company personnel Anyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such monitoring reveals possible evidence of criminal activity company personnel may provide the evidence of such monitoring to law enforcement officials Figure 1 ERO Platform Log In Screen A Enter the User Name A Enter the Password B created during user registration C Ifdesired click on the Remember me checkbox C which gives permission for the system to remember the credentials entered D Once finished with these fields complete the login process by pressing the Sign In D button E Click the Create New Account E link See Section Creating a New Account for more details F To reset your password click the Reset Password F link See Section Resetting the User Password for more details Selecting the User s Entity If the user has been vetted as a representative for more than one Entity the user will first be prompted to select the Entity he or she wishes to represent for the current session Users who are only vetted for a single Entity will skip this step
4. allows the user to attach supporting documents concerning the overall Exception Request Those documents are in addition to the ones associated with the individual Elements of the Exception Request Add a document by clicking the Add button A This will take the user to the Add Document Screen There the user can A Provide a Document Name A for the document being attached B Selecta document using the Choose Document browsing area B NOTE There is a 50 MB file size limit NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 29 of36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request a Confidential Type on Confidential Confidential Business and Market Information tial Energy irastrvcture Ce Crises Instruct Information Cyber Securty Incident en mecemA EI Destin Unito 512 Characters E j LEE Figure 33 Add Document Screen Select a Confidential Type C from the pull down list Provide a Description D for the document When the Add Element Document form is complete click on the Create button to attach the document to the Exception Request This will take the user back to the Attach Documents Section of the Create Exception Request Screen Removing Exception Request Documents If the user wishes to remove a document from an Exception Request the user should click on the Document link A in the Attach Documents Section of the Create Exc
5. Requests that have been split into one or more newer Exception Requests and exist as a historical record NOTE For more information about Split Exception Requests see sections on Splitting an Exception Request or Recertifying an Exception Request d Self Determination in NERC Review When checked the Dashboard will include any Notifications of Self Determination that are awaiting NERC review The Dashboard List C contains a list of all Exception Requests and Notifications of Self Determination Here the user can a Change the number of records that appear in the list by changing the Show in Entries value b Change the display order of the entries in the list by clicking on the header of each column c Filter the contents of the list by entering text into the boxes underneath each column header d Open a record by clicking on the Status link D Navigate through the pages in the list by clicking the navigation links to the bottom right of the list NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 8 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Exception Requests can be made for either Inclusion or Exclusion of Elements from the BES The procedure for both is the same so only an Exception Request for Exclusion is included in these instructions NOTE For users who are authorized for several Entities be sure that you are logged into BESNet as the correct Entity To start the Excep
6. 2 for the Exception Request the user must add the associated Elements To do this the user should click on the Add button A on the Create Exception Request Screen which will take the user to the Add Element Screen Nare Bement Type ad Geet Deeiption dette by trina conectons lg eesti ctae lew a unt EE EH LE Figure 14 Create Exception Request Screen Detail Add Element Several functions are performed on the Add Element Screen Figure 18 A The Element Type A has a pull down menu B allowing selection of the Element Type B The user should select the Element Type from the pull down menu B which will display data entry screens specific to that Element Type Additional information on the types is in the Element Type section of this document C The Region s where the Element resides is selected in the Select the Region area C Multiple regions can be selected D Attach necessary documentation by clicking on the Add button D Additional guidance on adding documents is included in the Adding Documents section of this guide NOTE At least one supporting document is required for each Element in an Exception Request E Clickon the Add Element button E after entering data This will complete the addition of the Element to the Exception Request That action will return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen where all Elements that are part of the Exception Request are displayed F Informational
7. 36 ies V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request This will bring the user to the Edit Document Screen The user should then click on the Delete link A at the right side of the document to be deleted ser estan nn te 2 Cartan A anoa Figure 35 Edit Document Screen That action will delete that document and return the user to the Attach Documents Section of the Create Exception Request Screen Transmission Facility Details If the Exception Request contains a Transmission Facility Element s if Transmission was selected in the Add Element Description area of Section 1 of the Exception Request the user will be required to complete the following information Transmission Facility Details 3 Is there generation connected to the facility C oves 8 No W yes what are the individual gross namep ie values of each unit and or facility 2 How does the facility impact permanent Flowgates in the Eastern interconnection major transfer paths within the Western Interconnection or a comparable monitored facility in the ERCOT Interconnection or the Quebec Interconnection Please list the Flowgates or paths considered in your analysis along with any studies or assessments that ilustrate the degree of impact 3 Inthe facility included in an Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit IROL in the Eastern Interconnection ERCOT Interconnection or Quebec interconnec
8. Region NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 10 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Specifying the Owning Entity Specify the Owning Entity of the Element s in the Exception Request by clicking on the Search button Figure 7 B on the Create Exception Request Screen This will take the user to the Owning Entities Screen ptions Tool search pe Owning Entities m e ees p Se SE NECS Fe omm omo Figure 9 Owning Entities Screen A The user should type the beginning of the Entity s name in the Search window A and click on the Search button This will perform an on the fly search of the Entity database and only display Entities that have the search string in their names B The user then should select the checkbox B for the appropriate Owning Entity for the Element s in this Exception Request NOTE If you cannot find a specific Entity you expected to see in the list contact your Region C The Next and Last buttons C can be used to page through the list of Owning Entities D The Add button D will add the selected Reliability Coordinator s to the Exception Request which will return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 110f36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request The Crea
9. User Entity Selection Arizona Public Service v Emo E Figure 2 User Entity Selection Screen To identify the Entity the user will represent during this session NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 5 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Introduction A Select the Entity Name A from the Entity list Only those Entities for which this user has been vetted will appear B Click the Select B button Logging Out To log out of the system click the Log Out link A in the upper right of the BESNet Dashboard header Figure 3 BESNet Dashboard Header NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 6 of 36 BESNet Dashboard Overview The BESNet Dashboard is the home screen for the BESNet application The Dashboard is displayed when a user logs into the application and whenever the Home link is pressed on any BESNet application page 9 ERO Enterprise BES Notifications and Exceptions Tool Exception Requests Hp logout Home User Create Exception Request Create Self Determination Reports Show in Dashboard Seite withdrawn ir carted SD In NERC Review Reviewing Regions TRP Assigned En 7 7 Ven 3 0s 065 Gp Gees Seen GE mmm Ee Gm UE a apen m Basen C9 leted cet BA pue Gov t Entity um z GEESS mm ES ee Redes Zone mm m Viger
10. User Manual Exception Request Preparation for Registered Entities June 29 2014 Version 1 2 RELIABILITY ACCOUNTABILITY EN ACT 3353 Peachtree Road NE Suite 600 North Tower Atlanta GA 30326 404 446 2560 www nerc com Table of Contents Introduction BESNet Program Caution Logging Selecting the User s Entity Logging Out BESNet Dashboard Overview Creating an Exception Request Completing Section 1 General Information Specifying the Submitting Entity Specifying the Owning Entity Selecting Element Description Selecting Basis for Self Determination Adding Associated Exception Requests Removing an Element Description or Basis for Self Determinatioi Completing Section 2 Detailed Information Specifying Scope of Responsibility Entities Adding an Element to an Exception Request Element Types Add a Generation Faci Add a Circuit Add a DC Converter Add a Substation Shunt Device Add a Network Selecting a Region for the Element Add Supporting Documentation for an Element Removing Documentation from an Element Editing an Element in an Exception Request Removing an Element from an Exception Request Completing Section 3 Detailed Engineering Information Documents Attaching Exception Request Documents Removing Exception Request Documents Transmission Facility D
11. be complete with year Region NCR and the Exception number The Status and Stage of the Exception Request will show Under Review B and Initial Review C respectively NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 35 of 36 Vi 2 June 29 2014 Appendix A Version History The following is the history of changes to this document document into sections for downloading Version Date Change s Made Change Tracking Tu May9 2014 Initia Release User Account Management Section only Incremental Release Addition of Tt June 19 2014 Submittal of Self Determined Notifications Incremental Release Addition of Submittal s June 29 2014 of Exception Requests separation of NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 36 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014
12. e Add Element Screen A This will take you to the Add Element Document Screen Figure 22 Document Section of Add Element Screen O Enterprise BES Exc Ml timent Document rien Grey sac Maman 9 EZ m Figure 23 Add Element Document Screen Refer to the BES Notification Review Guidelines for additional information an necessary documentation NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 25 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Provide a Document Name A Select a document using the Choose Document browsing area B NOTE There is a 50 MB file size limit Select a Confidential Type C from the pull down list Provide a Description D for the document Pepe When the Add Element Document form is complete click on Create to attach the document to the Element This will take the user back to the Add Element Screen Figure 24 Add Element Screen Showing Attached Document When the supporting documentation has been attached to the Exception Request the Add Element Screen will show that the Document A is attached to the Element If additional files need to be attached as supporting documentation the user should click on the Add button B and the Add Document Screen will appear again Removing Documentation from an Element If the user wishes to remove a supporting document from an Element the user should select the Elemen
13. e NCR of Entities with Scopes of Responsibility for which the Element s of this Exception Request applies B Required Scope of Responsibility groups are marked with an asterisk The Name and Title of the Authorized Representatives C who will be certifying this Exception Request A brief statement of basis consistent with Section 3 1 of Appendix 5C of the NERC Rules of Procedure on Which the Submitting Entity contends the Exception Request should be approved REQUIRED serge te nm ih seat api te NC cha e oiim emmer 3 d roe ee soa ta sort th Sant gend C De NERC Praga hich he ing ny sant pon eset hsb pened amp Figure 12 Create Exception Request Screen Section 2 Specifying Scope of Responsibility Entities The user must enter the NCR numbers of Entities with Scopes of Responsibility for the Element s to which this Exception Request applies B Scope of Responsibility groups that are required for the Exception Request are marked with an asterisk NOTE All Scope of Responsibility assignments except Additional Owner are required for submission designated by asterisks NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 15 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request NOTE Only The Lead Region can change Scope of Responsibility Entity assignments after the Exception Request has been submitted To select the Scope of Responsib
14. e parties of the submission This includes Submitting and Owning Entities Scope of Responsibility Entities Regional Entities and NERC BESNet provides capabilities for Regional Entities to acknowledge Notification of Self Determination elements and process Exception Requests request and receive supplemental information alert and notify participants of changes issue recommendations and monitor periodic re certification of requests In addition NERC can create proposed and final decisions as well as manage appeals to those decisions BESNet contains report functions for accessing information about Exception Requests and Notifications which enables BESNet to produce a list of facilities and Elements for which 1 Exception Requests to the BES Definition have been granted and 2 Notifications of Self Determination have been submitted NERC will publicly post reports on its website that provide interested persons including applicable governmental authorities information regarding submitted Exception Requests that may be of interest to them BESNet Program Cautions The following cautions should be followed when using the BESNet program A DO NOT use the back button in your browser B Be sure to scroll right and left within your browser depending on your screen resolution to ensure that all required information is entered in the browser NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent Aof36 V1 2 June 29 2014
15. en appears ERO Enterprise BES Excepti Add Element pex Fez EE tement mee p Wahin US Borers we no Neuer Name Connected AC Transmission Voltage woe v Figure 20 Add Network Screen Select whether the Network is within the U S Borders A Provide the Network Name B Select the Connected AC Transmission Voltage C from the pull down list Provide Comments D if desired mon PP Click on the Add Element button E to save the information This will bring the user to the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 24 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Selecting a Region for the Element The user must select the Region s in which the Element is located Multiple Regions can be selected for Circuits To accomplish this the user should check the checkbox es A for the appropriate Region s for the Exception Request D ES Figure 21 Select Region s Section of Add Element Screens Add Supporting Documentation for an Element Supporting documentation can be added to an Exception Request in two ways at the Exception Request level and at the Element level At least one supporting document must be supplied for each Element in the Exception Request To add a document click the Add button in the Document section of th
16. eption Request E C Save Draft and Delete buttons F which can be used at any time NOTE The BESNet application automatically saves a draft of the Exception Request if the browser is closed or the session is interrupted Specifying the Submitting Entity If the Submitting Entity is the owner of the element select Yes B If the Submitting Entity is NOT the owner of the Element s in the Exception Request the user must select No Figure 6 B below the label for The Submitting Entity is the owner of the Elements Doing so will modify Section 1 of the Create Exception Request Screen tht BEE Submitting iyi A x n R Figure 7 Create Exception Request Screen with Non Owner Submitting Entity Indicate the role of the Submitting Entity by clicking on the Blue Sign A that appears next to Submitting Entity Role s on the Create Exception Request Screen This will take the user to the Add Submitting Entity Relationship to Owning Entity Screen Enterprise BES Notifications and E caina Figure 8 Add Submitting Entity Relationship to Owning Entity Screen Select the appropriate relationship between the Submitting Entity and the Owner of the Elements s in the Exception Request A and click on the Add button B This will take the user back to the Create Exception Request Screen NOTE If you cannot find a specific Entity Association Type you expected to see in the list contact your
17. eption Request Screen Note Documents can only be removed from an Exception Request while the request is still in draft form prior to submitting to the Region for processing Section 3 Detaled Engineering Information A one line breaker diagram identifying the fact for which the exception ts requested must be supplied with every application The disgrrls supplied shuld also show the Protection Systeme at the interface point associated with the Elemente for which the exception is being requested Ertties are required to supply the data and studies needed to support their submittal Studies should Be based on an Interconnection wide bes case that is suitably complete and detailed to reflect the Fact electrical ch and system topology document all assumptions used 7 Address key performance measure of BES relay through steady state power flow and transient stabilny analys as necessary to the entity s application consistent with the methodologies described in the Transmision Planning TPL standard and commensurate with the scope or tne request Supporting statements f r your position from other entities are encouraged Attached documents me Document Author Submitted Last Updated JonSimith TestScom 06 20 2014 1214620EST 06 20 2044 124620 EST Figure 34 Attached Documents Section of the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Er 300f
18. equest Generation Facility Details If the Exception Request contains a Generation Facility Element s if Generation was selected in the Add Element Description area of section 1 of the Exception Request the user will be required to complete the following information Generation Facility Details 1 What is the MW value of the host Balancing Authority most severe single Contingency and what is the generator s or generator facility s percent of this value Inthe generator or generator facility used to provide Ancillary Services C Yes 6 No Describe what Ancillary Services the generator or generator facility is supplying le the generator designated as a must run unit C Va amp Na Please provide the appropriate reference for your operating area How does an outage of the generator impact the over all rel lity of the BES Please provide study results that demonstrate the most severe system impact of the outage of the generator and the rationale for your response Does the generator use the BES to deliver its actual or scheduled output or a portion of its actual or scheduled output to Load C Yes No Deseription Comments Figure 37 Generation Facility Details NOTE If the answer to any question is no comments are not required NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 33 of 36 Creating an Exception Request Certifying and Submittin
19. er to the Create Exception Request Screen Removing an Element Description or Basis for Self Determination Once the Element Description Current BES Definition Status and Associated Exception Requests are selected or entered the Create Exception Request Screen will show Red Xs A near their areas on the screen EmES Aeon Power Tl H Gees EE EE eee EE Y Ah Poser ISTO ia Me DARE ISO MHD Figure 10 Create Exception Request Screen If any of those items should be removed or corrected click on the Red X This will bring the user to the appropriate removal screen Remove Element Description Screen used here as an Example The user should check the box of the Description A to be removed then click on the Remove button B to complete the action This will return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen ERO Enterprise BES Notifications and Exceptions Tool 9 Ela Figure 11 Remove Element Description Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 14 0f 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Completing Section 2 Detailed Information The Detailed Information Section 2 contains information for the Submitting Entity Contact Information A and the Entity s authorized representative that is certifying the Exception Request The user must enter A B The Submitting Entity Contact Information A Th
20. etails NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 2of36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Table of Contents Generation Facility Details Certifying and Submitting an Exception Reques Appendix A Version History V1 2 June 29 2014 NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 3of36 Introduction NOTE This user manual ONLY addresses creation and submittal of Exception Requests Other User Manuals currently available are BESNet User Ad Creation and submission of Notifications of Self Determination This user manual provides a guided walk through to illustrate the BES Notifications and Exceptions Tool BESNet The system provides a workflow based process that emulates the BES Exceptions Procedure as outlined in NERC s Rules of Procedure Appendix SC to route evaluate and take actions on Exception Requests and Self Determined Notifications Users have the ability to log into a secure portal and create both Exception Requests and Self Determination Notifications Depending upon the selection the user is provided with an Exception or Self Determination form Each form captures the relevant details for the Submitting and Owning Entities Inclusion and Exclusion rules Element descriptions and one or more elements Upon completion of the form the Entity is able to submit the Exception Request or Notification The system will automatically notify all appropriat
21. g an Exception Request Before submitting the Exception Request the request must be certified by an authorized representative of the Entity To accomplish this the Name of the authorized representative so certifying A and Representative s Title Department B must be entered in Section 2 of the Create Exception Request Screen By submitting this Request the following responsible authorized representative of the Submitting Ent s senior management certifies that the representative has read the Exception Request on behalf of the Submitting Entity and that the Submitting Entity believes approval of the Exception Request Is warranted pursuant to the criteria In Section 3 1 of Appendix SC of the NERC Rules of Procedure The representative further certifies that a copy of Sections and Il ofthis Request has been sent to each PC RC TOP TP and BA that has or will have upon inclusion in the BES the Elements covered by this Request within its scope of responsibility I the Submitting Entity is not the Owner the representative also certifies that the Submitting Entity conferred with the Owner regarding the reason for the requested Exception but could not reach agreement regarding the submission of the Request ane ot storied representative so etg emgeet EP Mes reser of parts Provide a brief statement of the basis consistent with Section 3 1 of Appendix SC of the NERC Rules of Procedure on which the Submitting Entity contends the Exceptio
22. ide the Gross Nameplate Rating in MVA of the Circuit H One decimal point is allowed Provide the Circuit ID 1 Provide Comments J if desired NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 210f 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request K Click on the Add Element button I to save the information This will bring the user to the Create Exception Request Screen Add a DC Converter If the user clicks on Substation DC Converter in the Element Type section of the Add Element Screen the following Circuit Screen appears ERO Enter EE pez eed dese Wanin us ord Q nn Ei Connected AC Transmission otage A wae Normal Rating MVA Numeric Oni Figure 18 Add DC Converter Screen Select whether the DC Converter is within U S Borders A Provide the Converter Name B Provide Comments E if desired 7 mo 9 gt Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 220136 Select HVDC as the Connected AC Transmission Voltage C from the pull down list Provide the Normal Rating in MVA for the DC Converter D One decimal point is allowed Click on the Add Element button F to save the information This will bring the user to the Create V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Add a Substation Shunt Device If the user clicks on Substation Sh
23. ility Entities the user should click on each of the classifications or its related Blue Signs Figure 15 B This will initiate an on the fly Search Entities Screen for the specific type of Scope of Responsibility Entities The Search Entities for Reliability Coordinators function is used here as an example but all Scope of Responsibility Entities selections operate the same way ERO Enterpr Search Entities Reliability Coordinator os ee ram Dl r S m GEN Figure 13 Search Entities Screen Reliability Coordinators A The user should type the beginning of the Entity s name in the Search window A and click Search This will search the Entity database and only display Entities with the search string in their names B The user then should select the checkbox B for the appropriate Reliability Coordinator s Associated with this Exception Request NOTE If you cannot find a specific Entity you expected to see in the list contact your Region C The Save button C will then add the selected Reliability Coordinator s to the Exception Request and return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 16 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Adding an Element to an Exception Request Once the general information is input in Sections 1 and
24. n Request should be approved nem E Figure 38 Section 2 of the Create Exception Request Screen The user must also enter a brief statement of the basis consistent with Section 3 1 of Appendix SC of the NERC Rules of Procedure C on which the Submitting Entity contends the Exception Request should be approved REQUIRED The user must then select the Certification checkbox A at the bottom of the Create Exception Screen before submitting the Exception Request 9 9 9 ES Em ES Figure 39 Bottom of the Create Exception Request Screen To submit the Exception Request the user should click on the Submit button B At any time the user may Save a Draft C or Delete the Request D by clicking on the buttons at the lower right of the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 34of36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Once the Exception Request has been submitted the user will be returned to the BESNet Dashboard Home User Create Exception Request Create Self Determination Reports Exception Requests show in Dashboard ten I men T Spit canes SDin NERC en 1 rj entries Submitted SUMING gegen Net Entity Action E T SENT ee pod Self D E p Mum Showing 1102 of entries Figure 40 BESNet Dashboard The ID for the Exception Request will
25. points are denoted by an i F throughout the Add Element Screens Hovering over them will reveal additional information 1 Refer to the BES Notification Review Guidelines for additional information on necessary documentation NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 17 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request ERO Enterp mum Lum EE SS pm ne ann VA uerg EEN o BEER E en Figure 15 Add Element Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 18 of 36 Creating an Exception Request Element When adding an Element to an Exception Request the fields to be completed vary by Element Screenshots of each Element s properties are provided below for reference Table 1 shows the types of Elements listed in the Element Type pull down A on the Add Element Screen Table 1 Element Types Generation Connected Station Name AC Transmission Required Gross Generation Yes or No Unit ID from alist of Nameplate Required Voltage Optional Fa Required Required Generator Rating Unit Name Required a ee necu Required from a list of values yp ii Re From Point kV Name Required froma list of Circuit Required Normal A YesorNo To Point Name i i fici SE aiet values ID fromali
26. s section of the Create Exception Request Screen lect Hane ment ype ni tament Oros dts b tmv een urgent Eegen pe hams eatery e Tc slg ctw met Figure 28 Create Exception Request Screen Elements Section This will take the user to the Edit Element Screen mm nanon nn Sea ee ee ts a Figure 29 Top of Edit Element Screen The user should make the desired edits to the Element When the edits are completed the user should click on the Save button A at the top or bottom of the Edit Element Screen Removing an Element from an Exception Request If the user wishes to edit or remove an Element from the Notification of Self Determination the user should click on the Remove button A in the Element section of the Create Exception Request Screen eer Mame eon pan Hament evan reb tern ot fe lao age owt amet meo Figure 30 Create Exception Request Screen Elements Section NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 28 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request This will bring the user to the Remove Element Screen Figure 31 Remove Element Screen The user should then select the Element to be removed by selecting the appropriate checkbox A and clicking the Remove button B This will take the user back to the Create Notification of Self Determination Screen Note This action will dele
27. stof Rating Optional x To Point kV Optional Circuit Types Optional Common Required Element Name from a list of values Required Connected Substation ve e Converter AC Transmission Normal Dc Sieg Name Voltage N A N A Rating Optional Converter a Required Required Optional from a list of values Normal NL IE m Shunt Di EN N A Device uge MVAor Optional e Required Device Name from a list of Davee Required values e Optional Connected AC Transmission Network YESorNo Network Name Voltage N A N A N A Optional Required Required a Required from a list of values NOTE Multiple Elements may be included in a single Exception Request However they should all be of a similar nature circuits transformers etc NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 19of36 Creating an Exception Request Add a Generation Facility If the user clicks on Generation Facility in the Element Type section of the Add Element Screen the following Generation Facility Screen appears pem ee esse CH ren etn Saton me aj Super Diese pao rescate ne yo S Caremar unici 9 FE Seon Than acr vara Balu Bua Does ccd ees 5 Cross Nameplate Rating NVA Mame Os 9 CH Figure Add Generation Facility Screen Select whether the Generation Facility is
28. t associated with the document to be removed from the Element Section at the bottom of the Create Exception Request Screen A Element Name Element Type and Element Deseriptlon lee and unt e EHNEN ca drain o e eme hat The Request can be processe Ald ore deren edid De SC Be ey talent edi i Sl etre sod accel coment ad oct std th Figure 25 Create Exception Request Screen Elements Section This will bring the user to the Edit Element Screen The user should then select the document to be removed from the bottom of the Edit Element Screen Figure 29 A NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 26of36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request EEN EE Figure 26 Edit Element Screen This will bring the user to the Edit Document Screen The user should then click on the Delete link A Leien va maroon share oct etna eis or sen LEO etn ew Fer smb Man Fite ste E o Figure 27 Edit Document Screen That action will delete that document and return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen Request User Manual for Registered Er 27 of 36 ies V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Editing an Element in an Exception Request If the user wishes to edit or remove an Element from the Exception Request the user should select the Element to be edited A in the Element
29. te Exception Request Screen will now show the Owning Entity of the Element s in the Exception Request its NCR Number A and the Submitting Entity s Relationship to the Owner 8 Selecting Element Description NOTE An Exception Request can contain more than one Element but all Elements in the Exception Request should be of the same type and should be being similar in their Current Definition Status The user must select the Element Description This is accomplished by clicking on the blue Plus Sign at the Element Descriptions Figure 6 C This will bring the user to the Add Element Description Screen s and Excep A omer Boston _ mm Figure 7 Add Element Description Screen The user should select the appropriate Element Description for which the Exception Request is being submitted A and click on Add B to complete the action This will return the user to the Create Exception Request Screen Selecting Basis for Self Determination The user must select the Current BES Definition Status for the Element being included or excluded This is accomplished by clicking on the blue Plus Sign at the Current BES Definition Status Figure 6 D This will bring the user to the Add BES Definition Screen V1 2 June 29 2014 NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 120f36 Creating an Exception Request m SS n
30. te that Element from the Notification as well as all documentation and comments associated with that Element Completing Section 3 Detailed Engineering Information Documents Attaching Exception Request Documents Section 3 Detailed Engineering Information A one line breaker diagram identifying the faci for which the exception is requested must be supplied with every application The distram e eunped should also show the Protection Systems st the Interface points associated withthe Elements ler which the exception is being requested Entities are required to supply the data and studies needed to support their submittal Studies should Be based on an nterconnoction wide base case thats suitably complete and detailed to reflect the facility s electrical characteristics and system topology Clearly document all assumptions used Address key performance measures of BES relat through steady state power flow and transient stabilty analysis as necessary to support the entity s anolication consistent with the methodolosies described in the Transmission Manning TPL standard and with the scope ofthe request Supporting statements for your poston from other entities are encouraged Attached documents Document mo Document Author Figure 32 Create Exception Request Section 3 Attached Documents Section 3 contains Detailed Engineering Information about the Exception Request The first part of Section 3
31. tion Request proce 1 Click the Create Exception Request A menu item on the BESNet Dashboard Menu 2 Select whether the Exception Request is For Inclusion or For Exclusion B This will bring up the Create Exception Request Screen e ede rin Mere Grae Sains Seck etn pets D E Figure 5 BESNet Dashboard Menu Detail The Create Exception Request Screen is broken into three sections for these instructions Completing Section 1 General Information Section 1 contains a General Information A section about the Submitting Entity pre populated from the user information Basic information about the Submitting Entity i e the Entity with which the user is operating can be edited here including the Address City Country State and Postal Code Create Exception Request oma Valen Power st 10 esata kt cati tec D mse Daisies O 40 Figure 6 NOTE If any of this information is modified the BESNet address record will be updated for this Entity not just for this Exception Request NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 9of36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Section 1 has the following additional areas of interest A Noting whether the Submitting Entity is the Owner of the Elements B in the Exception Request B The Element Descriptions C the Current BES Definition Status D and Associated Exc
32. tion or a major transfer path rating in the Western Interconnection C Ye 9 No Please provide the appropriate list for your operating are NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ei 310f36 ies V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Transmission Facility Details continued How does an outage of the facility impact the overall reliability of the BES Please provide study results that demonstrate the most severe system impact of the outage of the facility and the rationale for your response Requirement NPR C Yes 8 No Dascription Commants 3 1s the facility part of a Cranking Path associated with a Blackstart Resource C Yer No Description Comments 6 Docs pewer flow through this facility into the BES 7 No C Yesunder 10 of the calender year Yes between 10 25 ofthe calender year Yes between 25 50 of the calender year Yes moro than 50 ofthe calender year yes then using metered or SCADA data for the most recent consecutive two calendar year period what is the minimum and maximum magnitude of the power flow out of the facility and describe the conditions when this could occur Figure 36 Transmission Facility Details NOTE If the answer to any question is no comments are not required NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Entities V1 2 June 29 2014 32 0f 36 Creating an Exception R
33. unt Device in the Element Type section of the Add Element Screen the following Shunt Device Screen appears ERO Enterprise BES Exceptions and Notifications Tool From Point kv Eu ee a This information should be sufficient to Identify the physical location and electrical he Request can be processed Add moro elements as needed and unit so that Element Type Saiten Szen z Within US Borders station Name Deica aw 9 EK 5 Desee Type zen E Device Type Reactor Normal Rating MVA or VARY 2 Capacitor 9 svc Comment Ston other Figure 19 Add Shunt Device Screen Select whether the Shunt Device is within U S Borders A Provide the Station Name B where the device is located Provide the Device Name C Select the Station kV D from the pull down list Select the Device Type E from the pull down list Provide the Normal Rating in MVA for the Device F One decimal point is allowed Provide Comments G if desired zom meons Click on the Add Element button H to save the information This will bring the user to the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 23 of 36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Add a Network If the user clicks on Network in the Element Type section of the Add Element Screen the following Network Scre
34. within U S Borders A Provide the Generation Station Name B Provide the Generator Unit Name C Select the Connected Transmission Voltage D from the pull down list Provide the Generator Unit ID E Select the Generator Unit Type from the pull down list Provide the Gross Nameplate Rating in MVA G One decimal point is allowed zamnmpppp Provide Comments H if desired Click on the Add Element button I to save the information This will bring the user back to the Create Exception Request Screen NERC BESNet Exception Request User Manual for Registered Ent 200f36 V1 2 June 29 2014 Creating an Exception Request Add a Circuit If the user clicks on Circuit in the Element Type section of the Add Element Screen the following Circuit Screen appears eptions and Notifications Te m age he eques cn be proceed dd mor ements wee 9 9 9 9 9 z H porem no B we CG Omer E EMEN EE G Phase Shifting Transformer 0 ES Figure 17 Add Circuit Screen Select whether the Circuit is within U S Borders A Provide the From Point Name B Provide the To Point Name C Provide the Common Element Name D for the Circuit Select the From Point kV E from the pull down list Select the To Point kV F from the pull down list Select the Circuit Type G from the pull down list zen PP Prov
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