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Program Overview
In Course 110: Electric Reliability, participants will receive an introduction to the regulatory regime governing electric reliability in the United States. The course will start with a technical overview of the electric grid. Participants will then learn about the history of Section 215 of the Federal Power Act – the key reliability regulatory provision. Our faculty will also provide an overview of the chief reliability regulator – the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) – including a brief history lesson on the genesis of NERC, an overview of the structure of NERC, and insights on the relationship between NERC, the reliability regions, and regulated entities. The program will include instruction on the process for drafting and adopting the mandatory and enforceability Reliability Standards, and our faculty will cover compliance and enforcement in the reliability space. Our program will conclude with a review of special topics, including cyber and physical security.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 24
12:00 PM: Open Webinar
12:30 - 12:45 PM: Grid 101 (Technical/Operational Overview)
12:45 - 2:15 PM:
EPAct 2005 / FPA § 215 (Overview)
- Genesis / History Leading to Federal Reliability Role
- Statutory Provisions / Directives
- “Bulk-Power System” vs. “BES”
2:15 - 2:30 PM: Break
2:30 - 3:30 PM:
NERC (Overview)
- Genesis / History of NERC
- Structure – NERC & Regional Entities
- Respective Roles
- Relationship Between
- Registered Entities
- Who Must Be Registered
- Process to Challenge Registration
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Reliability Standards
3:30 - 4:15 PM:
- NERC Drafting of Standards
- NERC’s Role, Rules & Procedures / Processes
- Standards Drafting Process
4:15 - 5:00 PM:
- FERC Review of Standards
- FERC’s Role
- Standards Approval / Remand Process
5:00 - 5:30 PM: Keynote Speech – FERC’s priorities, etc.
THURSDAY, June 25
12:00 PM: Open Webinar
12:00 - 12:15 PM: Recap, Logistics, etc.
12:15 - 2:30: Compliance / Enforcement
12:15 - 12:45 PM:
12:45 - 1:15 PM:
- Compliance Monitoring Process (Audits, Inherent Risk Assessments and Controls, etc.)
1:15 - 2:00 PM:
- Enforcement & Penalty Process
- Practice Pointers
2:00 - 2:30 PM:
- FERC
- FERC’s Role in Compliance & Enforcement
- Enforcement & Penalty Process
2:30 - 2:45 PM: Break
2:45 - 4:45 PM: Special Topics
2:45 - 3:15 PM:
- Cyber and Physical Security
- Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs)
3:15 - 3:45 PM:
3:45 - 4:45 PM: Ask the General Counsel
4:45 - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Speakers and Bios
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE):
Program is pending CLE. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding "CLE". For questions on CLE email EBA-CLE@eba-net.org. To assure accreditation, you MUST include your BAR # AND STATE with your registration. ONLY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CLE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration includes the two-day Primer, electronic attendee handouts, lunch, breakfast, breaks, and reception.
Primer registrations will only be accepted when accompanied by a check, money order, government purchase order/training form or credit card information and may be limited by the capacity of the facilities. Registrations will not be held without payment.
REGISTRATION FEES:
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| Type |
Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
| Attorney/Energy Professional |
$300 |
$350 |
| Young Lawyer |
$300 |
$350 |
| Government- Attorney/ EP/Academic |
$300 |
$350 |
| Solo Attorney/Small Firm |
$300 |
$350 |
| Student |
$95 |
$350 |
| Multi-Registration Discount (4th person and beyond) |
$275 |
NA |
*For firms registering 4 people or more, at the same time, EBA will provide you a group discounted registration rate of $350 per person for the 4th person and beyond. Applies to Private and Energy Professional members only. All attendees in the group must be members. Contact mmfrank@eba-net.org for more information.
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online: Register Online
2. Fax your completed Registration Form with payment to EBA: (202) 833-5596
3. Mail your Registration Form and payment to EBA, 2000 M St. NW, Suite 715, Washington, DC 20036
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Refunds will be given to registrants who submit written cancellation to the address shown on the registration form by 6/19/2020, less a $50 administrative fee. The cancellation policy also applies to registration forms that are received and accepted after the deadline date. No refunds will be given after 6/19/2020. If a cancellation is requested after the deadline and accepted, there will be a $100 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable by 6/19/2020 (non-members substituting for members will be charged the difference between the member and non-member fees). Please note that regardless of the date the cancellation notice is received, no refunds will be processed until after the program. Confirmations will be sent to registrants via email if an address is provided.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons in need of special accommodation should inquire with Lisa Levine, Chief Executive Officer, llevine@eba-net.org at the EBA office.
EBA HARDSHIP POLICY
EBA offers eligible student, government, and academic members’ discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year meetings. EBA will, on a case-by-case basis, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at discounted rates. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your request to llevine@eba-net.org.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The Energy Bar Association (“EBA”) is committed to the goals of fostering an inclusive and diverse membership and increasing diversity across all levels of the Association. Attorneys and energy professionals in the energy field are welcome to join our ranks, regardless of race, creed, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family and marital status (including pregnancy), family responsibilities, religion, national origin, age, personal appearance, political affiliation, veterans status, disability, source of income (government, solo, corporate, firm practice), or place of residence or business (geographic diversity) and are encouraged to become active participants in the Association’s activities.
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