Standard Authorization Request
For Drafting Purposes Only – Do Not Submit
Questions
This form is provided as a courtesy to assist in the drafting phase of a Standards Authorization Request
(SAR). This form is not the actual SAR. Once the content of the proposed SAR is finalized, please
transfer its content into the on-line SAR form located on WECC’s Standards Under Development home
page.
You will need to be signed in to your WECC website account to file the SAR. If you need a login, please
contact support@wecc.biz or call for assistance at (877) 937-9722.
Introduction
The SAR is used to propose a new or revised document, to retire an existing document, request
interpretation of a document, or request an exemption from a requirement contained in a document.
Requester Information
1. Provide your contact information and your alternates contact information:
 Your First Name
 Your Last Name
 Your Email Address
 Your Phone Number
 Organization Name
 Alternates First Name
 Alternates Last Name
 Alternates Email Address
 Alternates Phone Number
Type of Request
2. Specify the type of request: (select one)
 Request to Create, Modify, or Retire a Document
 Request for Exemption
 Request for Interpretation
Create, Modify or Retire a Document Questions
Provide the requested information for your request to create, modify, or retire the document.
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3. Requested Action: (select one)
 Create a New Document
 Revise/Modify an Existing Document
 Retire/Withdraw an Existing Document
 Other
4. Document Type: (select one)
 WECC Regional Reliability Standard
 WECC Criterion
 Other
5. Issue: Specify what industry problem this request is trying to resolve.
6. Proposed Remedy: Specify how this request proposes to address the issue described.
7. Functions (select all that apply)
 Balancing Authority
 Compliance Enforcement Authority
 Distribution Provider
 Generator Operator
 Generator Owner
 Interchange Authority/Coordinator
 Load-Serving Entity
 Market Operator (Resource Integrator)
 Planning Authority/Coordinator
 Purchase-Selling Entity
 Reliability Assurer
 Reliability Coordinator
 Resource Planner
 Reserve Sharing Groups
 Standards Developer
 Transmission Operator
 Transmission Owner
 Transmission Planner
 Transmission Service Provider
 Specify your own
8. Detailed Description:
9. Affected Reliability Principles: Which of the following reliability principles is MOST affected by
this request? (select one)
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Reliability Principle 1 — Interconnected bulk electric systems shall be planned and
operated in a coordinated manner to perform reliably under normal and abnormal
conditions as defined in the NERC Standards.
Reliability Principle 2 — The frequency and voltage of interconnected bulk electric
systems shall be controlled within defined limits through the balancing of real and
reactive power supply and demand.
Reliability Principle 3 — Information necessary for the planning and operation of
interconnected bulk electric systems shall be made available to those entities
responsible for planning and operating the systems reliably.
Reliability Principle 4 — Plans for emergency operation and system restoration of
interconnected bulk electric systems shall be developed, coordinated, maintained and
implemented.
Reliability Principle 5 — Facilities for communication, monitoring, and control shall be
provided, used, and maintained for the reliability of interconnected bulk electric
systems.
Reliability Principle 6 — Personnel responsible for planning and operating
interconnected bulk electric systems shall be trained, qualified, and have the
responsibility and authority to implement actions.
Reliability Principle 7 - The security of the interconnected bulk electric systems shall be
assessed, monitored, and maintained on a wide-area basis.
New Document Information
If you selected “Create a New Document” for the requested Action, please specify whether the
document complies with the following Market Interface Principles.
10. Market Interface Principle 1 — The planning and operation of bulk electric systems shall
recognize that reliability is an essential requirement of a robust North American economy.
(select one)
 Yes
 No
11. Market Interface Principle 2 — An Organization Standard shall not give any market participant
an unfair competitive advantage. (select one)
 Yes
 No
12. Market Interface Principle 3 — An Organization Standard shall neither mandate nor prohibit
any specific market structure. (select one)
 Yes
 No
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13. Market Interface Principle 4 — An Organization Standard shall not preclude market solutions
to achieving compliance with that standard. (select one)
 Yes
 No
14. Market Interface Principle 5 — An Organization Standard shall not require the public disclosure
of commercially sensitive information. All market participants shall have equal opportunity to
access commercially non-sensitive information that is required for compliance with reliability
standards. (select one)
 Yes
 No
Document Information
Specify the documents title, document number, and affected section regarding the request.
15. Document Title: (example – Digital Circuit Synchronization)
16. Document Number: (example – COM-001-WECC-RBP-1)
17. Affected Section or Requirement Number: (example – WR2)
Request for Interpretation
If the requested action is a Request for Interpretation, please specify the text of clarification,
clarification needed, and the material impact associated with the interpretation request.
18. Text of Clarification (example - WR2. Each Transmission Owner and each Transmission
Operator’s telecommunications network shall have built-in timing redundancies such that loss
of a PRS reference signal does not result in loss of stratum 1 timing traceability to network
elements.)
19. Material Impact (example - specify what industry problem this request is trying to resolve.)
20. Clarification Needed (issue):
21. Additional Notes (if applicable):
Request for Exemption
If the requested action is a Request for Exemption, please provide the following information.
22. Provide text for which exemption is sought. (Example - WR2. Each Transmission Owner and
each Transmission Operator’s telecommunications network shall have built-in timing
redundancies such that loss of a PRS reference signal does not result in loss of stratum 1 timing
traceability to network elements.)
23. Explain why the exemption is needed. (Example - Note: Under the exemption policy the
requesting entity carries the burden of proof that the exemption is needed. Please explain why
the exemption is needed and provide any supporting evidence.)
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24. If you are aware of any entity that intends to file a Standards Authorization Request to address
your concerns, please identify that entity to the best of your knowledge.
25. Specify Duration of Exemption Sought (select one)
 Request for permanent exemption
 Request for temporary exemption
26. Please upload the plan for achieving adherence while the temporary exemption is in place.
27. Please upload the schedule for achieving adherence while the temporary exemption is in place.
 (Note: you are *required* to submit your plan and schedule for achieving adherence
while the temporary exemption is in place for temporary exemption requests.)
Reference Uploads
Please reference or upload any affected Standards, Regional Business Practices, Criterion, Policies,
White Papers, Technical Reports or other relevant documents. If this request is based on a conflict of
law, please include a copy of, or accessible reference to, the specific law or regulatory mandate in
conflict.
28. Provide additional comments (if needed)
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