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FERC RIN: 1902-AF23 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: ●Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities 
Abstract:

The Commission proposed to incorporate by reference the latest version (Version 003.1) of certain Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB). The standards mainly modify and update NAESB’s WEQ Version 003 Standards. The Commission also proposed to revise its regulations to incorporate NAESB’s updated Smart Grid Business Practice Standards in the Commission’s General Policy and Interpretations (Docket No. RM05-5-025).

 
Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2    18 CFR 38   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 601    15 U.S.C. 717 to 717z    15 U.S.C. 3301 to 3432    16 U.S.C. 792 to 828c    16 U.S.C. 2601 to 2645    42 U.S.C. 4321 to 4370h    42 U.S.C. 7101 to 7352   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/28/2016  81 FR 49580   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/26/2016 
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Gary Cohen
Legal Information, Office of the General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426
Phone:202 502-8321
Email: gary.cohen@ferc.gov

Michael P. Lee
Technical Information, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426
Phone:202 502-6548
Email: michael.lee2@ferc.gov