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Member Ratification of Standards and Board Actions
 
Member Ratification of Standards and Board Actions:

Quadrant Date Ballot Description Results
RMQ November 13, 2023 Ratification Ballot due December 12, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23006 Part 2 - Request to modify the REQ. 21 ESPI Model Business Practices to provide a Third Party application the ability to retrieve a PDF or other digital representation of a customer's utility billing statements as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Attachment 1 of R23006 Part 2 as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Attachment 2 of R23006 Part 2 as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23006 Part 2 - Request to modify the REQ. 21 ESPI Model Business Practices to provide a Third Party application the ability to retrieve a PDF or other digital representation of a customer's utility billing statements as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Attachment 1 of R23006 Part 2 as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Attachment 2 of R23006 Part 2 as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on November 13, 2023

Ratification Tally
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WGQ October 27, 2023 Ratification Ballot due November 27, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23003 - Request to add Mutually Agreeable data elements to support sending multiple contacts in one invoice in the following Datasets: 3.4.1 Transportation/Sales Invoice, 3.4.2 Payment Remittance, 3.4.3 Statement of Account and 3.4.4 Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23004 - Request to update condition of data element Route in NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.3 Allocation as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23005 - Request to allow TSPs to display Search Criteria to the Customer Activities Navigational Area and allow TSPs to display Favorites/Bookmarks/quick links for commonly used functions to Header or Navigational Area. Address the placement of Search Criteria and Commonly Used Screens to appear above those categories described in NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.42 as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23003 - Request to add Mutually Agreeable data elements to support sending multiple contacts in one invoice in the following Datasets: 3.4.1 Transportation/Sales Invoice, 3.4.2 Payment Remittance, 3.4.3 Statement of Account and 3.4.4 Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23004 - Request to update condition of data element Route in NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.3 Allocation as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23005 - Request to allow TSPs to display Search Criteria to the Customer Activities Navigational Area and allow TSPs to display Favorites/Bookmarks/quick links for commonly used functions to Header or Navigational Area. Address the placement of Search Criteria and Commonly Used Screens to appear above those categories described in NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.42 as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 26, 2023 Ratification Ballot due November 27, 2023

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23002 Request to modify WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange 004-17, 004-17.2, and 004-17.3 to provide clarity regarding ramp durations as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2023.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R23002 Request to modify WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange 004-17, 004-17.2, and 004-17.3 to provide clarity regarding ramp durations as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2023.

Ratification Tally
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RMQ October 26, 2023 Ratification Ballot due November 27, 2023

Recommendation - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.b/R22001 - Develop model business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation Attachment - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.b/R22001 - Develop model business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation - Standards Request R23006 - Request to modify the REQ.21 ESPI Model Business Practices to provide a Third Party application the ability to retrieve a PDF or other digital representation of a customer's utility billing statements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Review the cybersecurity aspects of the REQ.21 ESPI Model Business Practices and make any necessary changes, as required as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.b/R22001 - Develop model business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation Attachment - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.b/R22001 - Develop model business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation - Standards Request R23006 - Request to modify the REQ.21 ESPI Model Business Practices to provide a Third Party application the ability to retrieve a PDF or other digital representation of a customer's utility billing statements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Recommendation - 2023 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Review the cybersecurity aspects of the REQ.21 ESPI Model Business Practices and make any necessary changes, as required as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2023

Ratification Tally
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WGQ August 10, 2023 Ratification Ballot due September 11, 2023

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the new Renewable Natural Addendum and necessary modifications of the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas

Attachment 1 - Executive Summary

Attachment 2 - Contract Dataset

Attachment 3 - Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment 4 - Invoice Dataset

Attachment 5 - Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment 6 - FAQ Document

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5 - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the new Certified Gas Addendum and necessary modifications of the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas.

Attachment 1 - Executive Summary, Business Process and Practices, & Related Standards

Attachment 2 - 6.4.1 Contract Dataset

Attachment 3 - 6.4.2 Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment 4 - 6.4.3 Sale Purchase Invoice Dataset

Attachment 5 - 6.4.4 Sale Purchase Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment 6 - Appendix A - FAQs for Base Contract

Attachment 7 - Appendix C - New Certified Gas Addendum FAQs

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the new Renewable Natural Addendum and necessary modifications of the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas

Attachment 1 - Executive Summary

Attachment 2 - Contract Dataset

Attachment 3 - Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment 4 - Invoice Dataset

Attachment 5 - Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment 6 - FAQ Document

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5 - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the new Certified Gas Addendum and necessary modifications of the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas.

Attachment 1 - Executive Summary, Business Process and Practices, & Related Standards

Attachment 2 - 6.4.1 Contract Dataset

Attachment 3 - 6.4.2 Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment 4 - 6.4.3 Sale Purchase Invoice Dataset

Attachment 5 - 6.4.4 Sale Purchase Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment 6 - Appendix A - FAQs for Base Contract

Attachment 7 - Appendix C - New Certified Gas Addendum FAQs

Ratification Tally
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WGQ March 31, 2023 Ratification Ballot due May 1, 2023

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.c/R22003 Review cybersecurity standards to determine if baseline Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) should be integrated into standard requirements and develop supportive standards as needed.

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Review minimum technical characteristics in the Appendices of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate, and Review the data used in the NAESB WGQ Internet Electronic Transport specification for data fields that may no longer be utilized and determine if these data fields can be removed

Recommendation 2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Attachment A

Recommendation 2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Attachment B

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.c/R22003 Review cybersecurity standards to determine if baseline Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) should be integrated into standard requirements and develop supportive standards as needed.

2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Review minimum technical characteristics in the Appendices of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate, and Review the data used in the NAESB WGQ Internet Electronic Transport specification for data fields that may no longer be utilized and determine if these data fields can be removed

Recommendation 2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Attachment A

Recommendation 2023 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1.a and 1.b Attachment B

Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 28, 2023 Ratification Ballot due April 27, 2023

Recommendation – 2023 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.d/Standards Request R22001 – Develop business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2023

Recommendation Attachment – 2023 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.d/Standards Request R22001 – Develop business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2023
Recommendation - 2023 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.d/Standards Request R22001 – Develop business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2023

Recommendation Attachment - 2023 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.d/Standards Request R22001 – Develop business practices to define a common list of grid services for electric market interactions that support grid-edge resources such as distributed energy resources and batteries in support of U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium efforts as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2023
Ratification Tally
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WGQ February 7, 2023 Ratification Ballot due March 8, 2023

2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment A - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment B - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment A - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment B - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023
2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment A - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment B - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 - Develop modifications to the NAESB Base Contract or a new standardized contract if it is determined beneficial. RNG Addendum is being developed for both Regulatory and Voluntary Programs as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment A - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023

Recommendation Attachment B - 2022 WGQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop business practice standards, as needed, to support purchase and sale transactions related to sustainably produced natural gas as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 7, 2023
Ratification Tally
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RMQ October 19, 2022 Ratification Ballot due November 18, 2022

2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment A – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment B – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment C – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment D – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment E – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment F – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022
2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment A – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment B – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment C – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment D – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment E – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment F – 2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022
Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 19, 2022 Ratification Ballot due November 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.c/Request R21004 – Review the NAESB WEQ OASIS Business Practice Standards addressing consolidations and revise the standards as needed to support the TSP’s Tariff and FERC 18 CFR 37.6 OASIS posting regulations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a – Request to review annually at a minimum WEQ-012 and the accreditation requirements for Authorized Certification Authorities to determine if any changes are needed to meet market conditions as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a – Consistent with FERC Order No. 676-J, review WEQ-023-1.4 and WEQ-023-1.4.1 and determine if revisions are needed to address NOPR comments regarding contract path management as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment A – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment B – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment C – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment D – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment E – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment F – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii/R21003 – Review the need to easily assess profile changes that occurred as a result of Preemption-ROFR process and revise the standards as needed as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

Standards Request R21005 – Review the Preemption-ROFR Process Table 25-3 Priorities for Competing Reservations or Requests to identify description changes necessary to account for competition between firm and non-firm requests or reservations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022
2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.c/Request R21004 – Review the NAESB WEQ OASIS Business Practice Standards addressing consolidations and revise the standards as needed to support the TSP’s Tariff and FERC 18 CFR 37.6 OASIS posting regulations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a – Request to review annually at a minimum WEQ-012 and the accreditation requirements for Authorized Certification Authorities to determine if any changes are needed to meet market conditions as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a – Consistent with FERC Order No. 676-J, review WEQ-023-1.4 and WEQ-023-1.4.1 and determine if revisions are needed to address NOPR comments regarding contract path management as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment A – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment B – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment C – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment D – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment E – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

Recommendation Attachment F – 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5.b.i/2022 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a - Develop technical implementation business practice standards to support automation of the current REC creation, accounting, and retirement processes for voluntary markets consistent with the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022 and the RMQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2022

2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii/R21003 – Review the need to easily assess profile changes that occurred as a result of Preemption-ROFR process and revise the standards as needed as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022

Standards Request R21005 – Review the Preemption-ROFR Process Table 25-3 Priorities for Competing Reservations or Requests to identify description changes necessary to account for competition between firm and non-firm requests or reservations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 18, 2022
Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 29, 2022 Ratification Ballot due
April 28, 2022


Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.e.i / R21003 - Review the Request Timing Tables 4-2, 25-4, and 105-A to identify timing extensions changes necessary to account for human performance and revise the standards as needed - as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 29, 2022.

Recommendation to Support 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b.i / R21003 - Review the current rollover rights functionality that is automatically redirected when a redirect is submitted to end of term and revise the standards as needed - as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 29, 2022.
Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.e.i / R21003 - Review the Request Timing Tables 4-2, 25-4, and 105-A to identify timing extensions changes necessary to account for human performance and revise the standards as needed - as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 29, 2022.

Recommendation to Support 2022 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b.i / R21003 - Review the current rollover rights functionality that is automatically redirected when a redirect is submitted to end of term and revise the standards as needed - as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 29, 2022.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ October 7, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
November 5, 2021


Recommendation to Support Standards Request R21001 ? Request to modify NAESB WGQ Standard 0.4.1 Storage Information to add sender’s option data element “Cycle Indicator” as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 7, 2021.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R21001 ? Request to modify NAESB WGQ Standard 0.4.1 Storage Information to add sender’s option data element “Cycle Indicator” as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 7, 2021. Ratification Tally
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RMQ October 6, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
November 4, 2021


Recommendation to Support 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021
Recommendation to Support 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 6, 2021
Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 6, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
November 4, 2021


Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.i – Review WEQ-001, WEQ-002, WEQ-003, and WEQ-013 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of the defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.c – Develop of industry business practice standards, as applicable, for identification of all modifications of service made to an original reservation in one location within OASIS as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.ii – Review WEQ-004 and WEQ-022 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iv – Review WEQ-012 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R21002 – Request to review NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards definition for System Operating Limit following NERC’s proposal to revise the definition for System Operating Limit in the NERC Glossary as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a/Standards Request R20008 – Update WEQ-005 Area Control Error (ACE) Equation Special Cases to account for modifications to NERC Dynamic Transfer Reference Document V 4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a/Standards Request R20008 – Update WEQ-005 Area Control Error (ACE) Equation Special Cases to account for modifications to NERC Dynamic Transfer Reference Document V 4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021
Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.i – Review WEQ-001, WEQ-002, WEQ-003, and WEQ-013 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of the defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.c – Develop of industry business practice standards, as applicable, for identification of all modifications of service made to an original reservation in one location within OASIS as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.ii – Review WEQ-004 and WEQ-022 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iv – Review WEQ-012 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 RMQ Annual Plan Item 2.a/2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.b.i – Develop a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the voluntary markets as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R21002 – Request to review NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards definition for System Operating Limit following NERC’s proposal to revise the definition for System Operating Limit in the NERC Glossary as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a/Standards Request R20008 – Update WEQ-005 Area Control Error (ACE) Equation Special Cases to account for modifications to NERC Dynamic Transfer Reference Document V 4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a/Standards Request R20008 – Update WEQ-005 Area Control Error (ACE) Equation Special Cases to account for modifications to NERC Dynamic Transfer Reference Document V 4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation to Support 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 2021 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii – Review WEQ-005, WEQ-007, WEQ-009, and WEQ-023 and make modifications as needed for consistency in the use of defined terms, acronyms, and abbreviations as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 5, 2021
Ratification Tally
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Members September 13, 2021 Ratification Ballot due October 12, 2021

Proposed Modification to the NAESB Certificate of Incorporation (redline)
Ratification Ballot for Member Vote on Board Action to Change the Certificate Ratification Tally
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RMQ March 19, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
April 19, 2021


Recommendation to Support RMQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 5.c: Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards as needed to address Additional Findings and Considerations identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 18, 2021.
Recommendation to Support RMQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 5.c: Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards as needed to address Additional Findings and Considerations identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 18, 2021. Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 18, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
April 19, 2021


Recommendation to Support WEQ 2021 Annual Plan Item 2.a: Consistent with FERC Order No. 676-I, reconsider the reservation of WEQ-006 Manual Time Error Correction and determine if the standards should be retained or revised as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 17, 2021.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2021 Annual Plan Item 2.a: Consistent with FERC Order No. 676-I, reconsider the reservation of WEQ-006 Manual Time Error Correction and determine if the standards should be retained or revised as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on March 17, 2021. Ratification Tally
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WGQ March 12, 2021 Ratification Ballot
due April 12, 2021


Recommendation to Support WGQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 6.c: Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards as needed to address Additional Findings and Considerations identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20009: Request to add a Sender's Option data element "Location Indicator Data" to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20 (Transactional Reporting-Capacity Release) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20012: Request to modify the Allocation Matrix (NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.3 Allocation) to reflect usage of Service Requester Contract as mutually agreed, rather than not used, for allocation transaction types 10R and 10D. as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20014: Request to update the Condition for data element "Charge Type Rate" to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice). Need the ability to send a null Charge Type Rate when Blended Rates occur as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.
Recommendation to Support WGQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 6.c: Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards as needed to address Additional Findings and Considerations identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20009: Request to add a Sender's Option data element "Location Indicator Data" to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20 (Transactional Reporting-Capacity Release) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20012: Request to modify the Allocation Matrix (NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.3 Allocation) to reflect usage of Service Requester Contract as mutually agreed, rather than not used, for allocation transaction types 10R and 10D. as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20014: Request to update the Condition for data element "Charge Type Rate" to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice). Need the ability to send a null Charge Type Rate when Blended Rates occur as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 11, 2021.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 10, 2021 Ratification Ballot due
April 9, 2021


Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20011: Request to review and update backup procedures for tagging entities as captured within WEQ-004 and the NAESB Electronic Tagging (e-Tag) Specification Version 1.8.4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 9, 2021.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2021 Annual Plan Item 3.a / R20013: Modify WEQ-000 Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definition of Terms Business Practice Standards to provide a cross reference column to indicate which NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards the abbreviations, acronyms, and definition of terms applies to (Standards Request R20013) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 9, 2021.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20011: Request to review and update backup procedures for tagging entities as captured within WEQ-004 and the NAESB Electronic Tagging (e-Tag) Specification Version 1.8.4 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 9, 2021.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2021 Annual Plan Item 3.a / R20013: Modify WEQ-000 Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definition of Terms Business Practice Standards to provide a cross reference column to indicate which NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards the abbreviations, acronyms, and definition of terms applies to (Standards Request R20013) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 9, 2021.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 27, 2020 Ratification Ballot due November 30, 2020

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.a: Develop industry Business Practice Standards to define the eligibility and treatment of Rollover Rights as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.e: Development of industry Business Practice Standards for adding new variables on certain query responses (e.g., NITSLoadForecast, etc.) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.f: Evaluate and develop a common industry data specification to support automated Net Scheduled Interchange (NSI) Checkout as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20003: Review WEQ-001-9 and WEQ-001-10 Redirect Standards for Modifications Needed per Order 676-I as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20010: NAESB WEQ-001 Enhancement to Redirect Examples as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.a: Develop industry Business Practice Standards to define the eligibility and treatment of Rollover Rights as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.e: Development of industry Business Practice Standards for adding new variables on certain query responses (e.g., NITSLoadForecast, etc.) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 3.f: Evaluate and develop a common industry data specification to support automated Net Scheduled Interchange (NSI) Checkout as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20003: Review WEQ-001-9 and WEQ-001-10 Redirect Standards for Modifications Needed per Order 676-I as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20010: NAESB WEQ-001 Enhancement to Redirect Examples as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2020.
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WGQ July 8, 2020 Ratification Ballot due August 6, 2020

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19016: Request to Modify usage and condition of 'Discount Indicator' in the Offer as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20001: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Invoice Notes' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20002: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Location Indicator' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 (Transactional Reporting-Firm Transportation) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support R18007-B/2020 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5.b and 2020 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1: Develop standards and definitions for Transaction Confirmation and Sale and Purchase Invoice datasets to support formation of electronic version of transaction confirmation under the Base Contract including fully staffed data dictionary and associated code values as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Attachment A: Executive Summary of NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Clean)

Attachment A: Executive Summary of NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Redline)

Attachment B: Standards Language: for NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Clean)

Attachment B: Standards Language: for NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Redline)

Attachment C: Modified 6.4.1 Contracts Dataset (Clean)

Attachment C: Modified 6.4.1 Contracts Dataset (Redline)

Attachment D: 6.4.2 Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment E: 6.4.3 Sale and Purchase Invoice Dataset

Attachment F: 6.4.4 Sale and Purchase Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment G: 6.3.1 NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Base Contract) (Clean)

Attachment G: 6.3.1 NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Base Contract) (Redline)

Attachment H: 6.3.1.CA Canadian Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment H: 6.3.1.CA Canadian Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Attachment I: 6.3.1.MA Mexican Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment I: 6.3.1.MA Mexican Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Attachment J: FAQs for NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment J: FAQs for NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20005: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Call Days Remaining' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.1 (Storage Information) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20006: Request to add four mutually agreeable data elements for Nomination Contact information to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1 (Nomination) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20007: Request to add the following new data elements: Authorized Service Requester Account in the Authorization to Post Imbalances (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.9), Service Requester Account in the Posted Imbalances Download (NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.10), Account-Confirming Trader in the Imbalance Trade (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.11), and Account-Initiating Trader in the Imbalance Trade (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.11) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20004: Request new data element Capacity Block ID in the Nomination (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1) so that is based upon the business condition of the Transportation Service Provider receiving the nomination. Add necessary validation codes in the Nomination Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.2), as needed. Additionally, modify (as appropriate) the nomination key in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.27 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19016: Request to Modify usage and condition of 'Discount Indicator' in the Offer as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on June 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20001: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Invoice Notes' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20002: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Location Indicator' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 (Transactional Reporting-Firm Transportation) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support R18007-B/2020 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5.b and 2020 WGQ Annual Plan Item 1: Develop standards and definitions for Transaction Confirmation and Sale and Purchase Invoice datasets to support formation of electronic version of transaction confirmation under the Base Contract including fully staffed data dictionary and associated code values as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Attachment A: Executive Summary of NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Clean)

Attachment A: Executive Summary of NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Redline)

Attachment B: Standards Language: for NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Clean)

Attachment B: Standards Language: for NAESB WGQ Contracts Standards & Models Manual (Redline)

Attachment C: Modified 6.4.1 Contracts Dataset (Clean)

Attachment C: Modified 6.4.1 Contracts Dataset (Redline)

Attachment D: 6.4.2 Transaction Confirmation Dataset

Attachment E: 6.4.3 Sale and Purchase Invoice Dataset

Attachment F: 6.4.4 Sale and Purchase Invoice Response Dataset

Attachment G: 6.3.1 NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Base Contract) (Clean)

Attachment G: 6.3.1 NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Base Contract) (Redline)

Attachment H: 6.3.1.CA Canadian Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment H: 6.3.1.CA Canadian Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Attachment I: 6.3.1.MA Mexican Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment I: 6.3.1.MA Mexican Addendum to the NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Attachment J: FAQs for NAESB Base Contract (Clean)

Attachment J: FAQs for NAESB Base Contract (Redline)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20005: Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Call Days Remaining' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.1 (Storage Information) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20006: Request to add four mutually agreeable data elements for Nomination Contact information to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1 (Nomination) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20007: Request to add the following new data elements: Authorized Service Requester Account in the Authorization to Post Imbalances (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.9), Service Requester Account in the Posted Imbalances Download (NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.10), Account–Confirming Trader in the Imbalance Trade (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.11), and Account–Initiating Trader in the Imbalance Trade (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.11) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R20004: Request new data element Capacity Block ID in the Nomination (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1) so that is based upon the business condition of the Transportation Service Provider receiving the nomination. Add necessary validation codes in the Nomination Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.2), as needed. Additionally, modify (as appropriate) the nomination key in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.27 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2020.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 21, 2020 Ratification Ballot due March 23, 2020

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 2.a: Paragraphs 1627 of Order 890 - Posting of additional information on OASIS regarding firm transmission curtailments as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2020 Annual Plan Item 2.a: Paragraphs 1627 of Order 890 - Posting of additional information on OASIS regarding firm transmission curtailments as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020. Ratification Tally
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WGQ February 20, 2020 Ratification Ballot due March 23, 2020

Recommendation to Support WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Review the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories and determine if standard changes are necessary and Develop and/or modify the NAESB Model Business Practices as needed to address Security Issues identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 1 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: List of Proposed Standards and Documents Changes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 2 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Proposed Changes to Appendices of the WGQ QEDM as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 3 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Proposed Changes to Appendices of the IET as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19011: Review and modify, as necessary, the EDI data set structure of NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.4 (Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice), and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 (Shipper Imbalance) to ensure the data sets comply with the hierarchical structure of the 811 ASC x12 data set and can be successfully used by trading partners as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment to Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19011:EDI X12 Mapping Guideline (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 - Transportation / Sales Invoice) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 2: Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 2: WGQ QEDM Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.
Recommendation to Support WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Review the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories and determine if standard changes are necessary and Develop and/or modify the NAESB Model Business Practices as needed to address Security Issues identified by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 1 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: List of Proposed Standards and Documents Changes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 2 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Proposed Changes to Appendices of the WGQ QEDM as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment 3 to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a and 6.b: Proposed Changes to Appendices of the IET as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19011: Review and modify, as necessary, the EDI data set structure of NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 (Transportation/Sales Invoice), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.4 (Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice), and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 (Shipper Imbalance) to ensure the data sets comply with the hierarchical structure of the 811 ASC x12 data set and can be successfully used by trading partners as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment to Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19011:EDI X12 Mapping Guideline (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 - Transportation / Sales Invoice) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 2: Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.

Attachment to Recommendation WGQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 2: WGQ QEDM Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2020.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 19, 2020 Ratification Ballot due March 20, 2020

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a, 6.b.ii, 6.c.ii - Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards if needed to address any recommendations resulting from the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 1.a and 1.b / R11020 - Parallel Flow Visualization/Mitigation for Reliability Coordinators in the Eastern Interconnection and Revise TLR level 5 to be treated similarly to TLR level 3 in terms of treating the next hour allocation separately from that of the current hour (R11020) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.c - Review the NAESB Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS) Business and Technical Standards for needed modifications based on implementation and operational experiences since their adoption as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 6.a, 6.b.ii and 6.c.ii - Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards if needed to address any recommendations resulting from the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 1.a and 1.b / R11020 - Parallel Flow Visualization/Mitigation for Reliability Coordinators in the Eastern Interconnection and Revise TLR level 5 to be treated similarly to TLR level 3 in terms of treating the next hour allocation separately from that of the current hour (R11020) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.c - Review the NAESB Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS) Business and Technical Standards for needed modifications based on implementation and operational experiences since their adoption as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2020.
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RMQ December 19, 2019 Ratification Ballot due January 17, 2020

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010 - Request to revise the NAESB REQ.21 ESPI Retail Customer Schema with additional schema attributes that have been identified as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010: Attachment 1 - REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010: Attachment 2 - Retail Customer Schema

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19012 - Add clarifying verbiage to Section REQ.21.4.2 Energy Usage Information Model and Section REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model to sections discussing Atom Link usage as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19012: Attachment 1 - REQ.21.4.2 Energy Usage Information Model

Recommendation to Standards Request R19012: Attachment 2 - REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model

Recommendation to Support 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards if needed to address any recommendations resulting from the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 1 - List of Proposed Standards and Documents Changes

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 2 - RXQ.5 Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism Model Business Practices

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 3 - RXQ.7 Internet Electronic Transport Model Business Practices

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010 - Request to revise the NAESB REQ.21 ESPI Retail Customer Schema with additional schema attributes that have been identified as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010: Attachment 1 - REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model

Recommendation to Standards Request R19010: Attachment 2 - Retail Customer Schema

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19012 - Add clarifying verbiage to Section REQ.21.4.2 Energy Usage Information Model and Section REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model to sections discussing Atom Link usage as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19012: Attachment 1 - REQ.21.4.2 Energy Usage Information Model

Recommendation to Standards Request R19012: Attachment 2 - REQ.21.4.3 Retail Customer Model

Recommendation to Support 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Develop and/or modify the NAESB Business Practice Standards if needed to address any recommendations resulting from the surety assessment performed by Sandia National Laboratories as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on December 19, 2019.

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 1 - List of Proposed Standards and Documents Changes

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 2 - RXQ.5 Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism Model Business Practices

Recommendation to 2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6: Attachment 3 - RXQ.7 Internet Electronic Transport Model Business Practices
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WEQ October 25, 2019 Ratification Ballot due November 25, 2019

Recommendation 2 to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.h / R18011- Request regarding the implementation of WEQ-004 Appendix D / Commercial Timing Tables for WECC as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on October 23, 2019.
Recommendation 2 to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.h / R18011- Request regarding the implementation of WEQ-004 Appendix D / Commercial Timing Tables for WECC as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on October 23, 2019. Ratification Tally
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WGQ October 22, 2019

Corrected Ballot
October 23, 2019
Corrected Ratification Ballot due November 21, 2019

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5) - Request to develop a standard digital representation of natural gas trade events, consistent with NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1 - NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas, in order to capitalize on smart contract and distributed ledger technologies as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment A - Executive Summary as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment B - Standards Language as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment C - Dataset as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18013 - Request to modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.49 to allow for processing functions at the line item level on Customer Activities websites and to allow for the use of icons and/or graphical control elements for navigation and/or processing functions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19001 - Request to add a Sender's Option data element "Location Fuel Area" to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.4 (Location Data Download) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19006 - Request to change NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1 Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas, Section 2.25: Spot Price Publication. Argus requests that its Argus Natural Gas Americas service be added as a spot price publication reference as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19006: Attachment - Exhibit A
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5) - Request to develop a standard digital representation of natural gas trade events, consistent with NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1 - NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas, in order to capitalize on smart contract and distributed ledger technologies as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment A - Executive Summary as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment B - Standards Language as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R18007-A (2019 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5): Attachment C - Dataset as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18013 - Request to modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.49 to allow for processing functions at the line item level on Customer Activities websites and to allow for the use of icons and/or graphical control elements for navigation and/or processing functions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19001 - Request to add a Sender's Option data element 'Location Fuel Area' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.4 (Location Data Download) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19006 - Request to change NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1 Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas, Section 2.25: Spot Price Publication. Argus requests that its Argus Natural Gas Americas service be added as a spot price publication reference as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 17, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19006: Attachment - Exhibit A
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RMQ October 22, 2019 Ratification Ballot due November 20, 2019

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19002 - Request to Restructure and clarifying OpenFMB Model Business Practices to emphasize how a Utility Service Provider develops its Business Case driven OpenFMB implementation as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19002 - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19003 - Request to Update OpenFMB Data Modeling Approach to draw upon multiple Platform Independent Model (PIM) standards as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19003 - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19004 (2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.a) - Request to review, update, and develop OpenFMB Model Business Practices to support modern cybersecurity best practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19004 (2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.a) - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19005 - Request to Update OpenFMB Platform Specific Model (PSM) approach and OpenFMB publish-subscribe protocols best practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19005 - Attachment (Clean)
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19002 - Request to Restructure and clarifying OpenFMB Model Business Practices to emphasize how a Utility Service Provider develops its Business Case driven OpenFMB implementation as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19002 - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19003 - Request to Update OpenFMB Data Modeling Approach to draw upon multiple Platform Independent Model (PIM) standards as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19003 - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19004 (2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.a)- Request to review, update, and develop OpenFMB Model Business Practices to support modern cybersecurity best practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19004 (2019 RMQ Annual Plan Item 4.a) - Attachment (Clean)

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19005 - Request to Update OpenFMB Platform Specific Model (PSM) approach and OpenFMB publish-subscribe protocols best practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on October 16, 2019.

Recommendation to Standards Request R19005 - Attachment (Clean)

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WEQ October 16, 2019 Ratification Ballot due November 15, 2019

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19007 - Review of NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards Following NERC Standards Efficiency Review Retirements Affecting the MOD Family of Reliability Standards as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 15, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19008 - Review of NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards Following NERC Standards Efficiency Review Retirements Affecting the INT Family of Reliability Standards as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 15, 2019.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19007 - Review of NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards Following NERC Standards Efficiency Review Retirements Affecting the MOD Family of Reliability Standards as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 15, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R19008 - Review of NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards Following NERC Standards Efficiency Review Retirements Affecting the INT Family of Reliability Standards as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 15, 2019.
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WGQ March 29, 2019 Ratification Ballot due April 29, 2019

Recommendation to Support Request R18008 - Request to add existing data element 'Route' to the following data set(s): NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.3 - Request for Confirmation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.3 - Confirmation Response and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.6 - Scheduled Quantity for Operator as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2019.
Recommendation to Support Request R18008 - Request to add existing data element 'Route' to the following data set(s): NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.3 - Request for Confirmation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.3 - Confirmation Response and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.6 - Scheduled Quantity for Operator as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2019 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 28, 2019. Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 29, 2019 Ratification Ballot due April 29, 2019

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 3.b and 3.f (formerly WEQ 2018 Annual Plan Items 3.c and 3.h) / R18009 - Evaluate adding dynamic notification for the rollover rights renewal deadline, develop new standards/modifications as needed, remove HTTP notification, and establish a generic structure for e-mail notifications as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 26, 2019.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.g / R18010 - Request for modifications to the current Next Hour Market Service (NHM) business practice in WEQ-001-7 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 26, 2019.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Items 3.b and 3.f (formerly WEQ 2018 Annual Plan Items 3.c and 3.h) / R18009 - Evaluate adding dynamic notification for the rollover rights renewal deadline, develop new standards/modifications as needed, remove HTTP notification, and establish a generic structure for e-mail notifications as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 26, 2019.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2019 Annual Plan Item 3.g / R18010 - Request for modifications to the current Next Hour Market Service (NHM) business practice in WEQ-001-7 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on March 26, 2019.
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RMQ March 8, 2019 Ratification Ballot due April 8, 2019

Recommendation to Support Request R13001 - Request for Corrections and Enhancements to the NAESB REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface (ESPI) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.

Recommendation Attachment 1 - Revised REQ.21 MBPs (Redline) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.

Recommendation Attachment 2 - Revised REQ.21 MBPs (Clean) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.
Recommendation to Support Request R13001 - Request for Corrections and Enhancements to the NAESB REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface (ESPI) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Request R13001, Attachment 1 - Revised REQ.21 MBPs (Redline) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.

Recommendation to Support Request R13001, Attachment 2 - Revised REQ.21 MBPs (Clean) as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on March 6, 2019.
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WGQ October 17, 2018 Ratification Ballot due November 15, 2018

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17005 - Request to define a NAESB standard time frame for information to be retained on the Informational Postings Website as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 11, 2018.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17005 - Request to define a NAESB standard time frame for information to be retained on the Informational Postings Website as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 11, 2018. Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 16, 2018 Ratification Ballot due November 15, 2018

Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.e - Develop new OASIS Business Practice Standards to ensure that reservation capacity that is assigned to untagged Pseudo-Ties is preserved for that purpose as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 9, 2018.
Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.e - Develop new OASIS Business Practice Standards to ensure that reservation capacity that is assigned to untagged Pseudo-Ties is preserved for that purpose as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 9, 2018. Ratification Tally
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WEQ August 24, 2018 Ratification Ballot due September 24, 2018

Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b - Evaluate the ability to define specific lists to be submitted for the Query/Response in the OASIS template format and develop new standards/modifications as needed as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2018.
Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3.b - Evaluate the ability to define specific lists to be submitted for the Query/Response in the OASIS template format and develop new standards/modifications as needed as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2018. Ratification Tally
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WGQ August 23, 2018 Ratification Ballot due
September 21, 2018


Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18001 - Request to add the data elements 'Payee's Bank Wire ABA Number' and 'Payee's Bank ACH ABA Number' to the Transportation Sales/Invoice, Payment Remittance, and Service Requester Level Charge / Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
August 23, 2018.


Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18003 - Request to add the data elements 'Transport Contract' to Imbalance Trade as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
August 23, 2018.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18001 - Request to add the data elements 'Payee's Bank Wire ABA Number' and 'Payee's Bank ACH ABA Number' to the Transportation Sales/Invoice, Payment Remittance, and Service Requester Level Charge / Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
August 23, 2018.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R18003 - Request to add the data elements 'Transport Contract' to Imbalance Trade as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
August 23, 2018.
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WGQ May 2, 2018 Ratification Ballot due May 31, 2018

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17009 - Add Data Elements and Related Code Values to Accommodate Contractual Quantities Stated on an MCF Basis in the Following Data Sets: NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.25 (Bid), 5.4.26 (Award Download), 5.4.20 (Transactional Reporting - Capacity Release), 5.4.21 (Transactional Reporting - Firm Transportation), and 5.4.22 (Transactional Reporting - Interruptible Transportation) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 26, 2018.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17009 - Add Data Elements and Related Code Values to Accommodate Contractual Quantities Stated on an MCF Basis in the Following Data Sets: NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.25 (Bid), 5.4.26 (Award Download), 5.4.20 (Transactional Reporting - Capacity Release), 5.4.21 (Transactional Reporting - Firm Transportation), and 5.4.22 (Transactional Reporting - Interruptible Transportation) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 26, 2018. Ratification Tally
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WEQ April 25, 2018 Ratification Ballot due May 25, 2018

Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2 - Redispatch Cost Posting to allow for posting of third party offers of planning redispatch services as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2018.
Recommendation to Support 2018 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2 - Redispatch Cost Posting to allow for posting of third party offers of planning redispatch services as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2018. Ratification Tally
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WGQ February 23, 2018 Ratification Ballot due March 26, 2018

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17001 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.14 and related standards to remove references to gigacalories as the standard quantity for nominations, confirmations and scheduling in Mexico, approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by notational ballot on February 22, 2018.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17003 - Add the data element 'Right to Amend Primary Points 3 Month Limit' to the Offer, Award, and Transactional Reporting - Capacity Release data sets, and two associated code values, approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by notational ballot on February 22, 2018.
Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17001 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.14 and related standards to remove references to gigacalories as the standard quantity for nominations, confirmations and scheduling in Mexico, approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by notational ballot on February 22, 2018.

Recommendation to Support Standards Request R17003 - Add the data element 'Right to Amend Primary Points 3 Month Limit' to the Offer, Award, and Transactional Reporting - Capacity Release data sets, and two associated code values, approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by notational ballot on February 22, 2018.
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WGQ October 27, 2017 Ratification Ballot due November 27, 2017

Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Items 5.a and 5.b - Develop the Mexican Addendum or Base Contract according to the analysis completed in Item 5.a approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2017.

Attachment - Exhibit A approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
October 26, 2017.
Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Items 5.a and 5.b - Develop the Mexican Addendum or Base Contract according to the analysis completed in Item 5.a approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 26, 2017.

Attachment - Exhibit A approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on
October 26, 2017.
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RMQ October 27, 2017 Ratification Ballot due November 27, 2017

Recommendation to Support Request R17004 - Request to make corresponding modifications as necessary to REQ.13, REQ.17 and REQ.20 to complement modifications made to WEQ-015, WEQ-018, and WEQ-020 as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 25, 2017.
Recommendation to Support Request R17004 - Request to make corresponding modifications as necessary to REQ.13, REQ.17 and REQ.20 to complement modifications made to WEQ-015, WEQ-018, and WEQ-020 as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 25, 2017. Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 26, 2017 Ratification Ballot due November 28, 2017

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.v - Review and modify as necessary WEQ-015, WEQ-018, and WEQ-020 to address Line Items 19 through 22 from SRS Assignment Document as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iii - Review and modify as necessary WEQ-001, WEQ-002, WEQ-003, and WEQ-013 to address Line Items 2 through 17 from SRS Assignment Document as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.1/R05019 and 5.a/R09003 - Short-Term Firm Preemption and Competition (OATT Section 13.2 and 14.2), and add language to WEQ-001-4 Online Negotiation and Confirmation process to clarify Table 4-3 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.
Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.v - Review and modify as necessary WEQ-015, WEQ-018, and WEQ-020 to address Line Items 19 through 22 from SRS Assignment Document as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iii - Review and modify as necessary WEQ-001, WEQ-002, WEQ-003, and WEQ-013 to address Line Items 2 through 17 from SRS Assignment Document as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.1/R05019 and 5.a/R09003 - Short-Term Firm Preemption and Competition (OATT Section 13.2 and 14.2), and add language to WEQ-001-4 Online Negotiation and Confirmation process to clarify Table 4-3 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2017.
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Members September 28, 2017 Ratification Ballot due October 30, 2017

Proposed Modification to the NAESB Certificate of Incorporation (redline)
Ratification Ballot for Member Vote on Board Action to Change the Certificate Ratification Tally
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WGQ August 17, 2017 Ratification Ballot due September 18, 2017

Recommendation to Support Request R17002 - Request to Modify the usage of data element Service Requester Contract for the Un-threaded Segment of the Pathed Non-Threaded Model in NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 1.4.1 Nomination and 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity data sets so that the usage of Service Requester Contract is changed to Business Conditional, based upon the business condition of the Transportation Service Provider receiving the nomination. Make corresponding modifications to other data sets, as needed, including the addition of any necessary validation codes to accommodate the requested change. Modify the nomination key in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.27, as appropriate, to reflect the change in the usage of Service Requester Contract. Additionally, add the data element Service Requester to the nomination key in 1.3.27 to reflect its mandatory usage in the Nomination as revised and approvedby the WGQ Executive Committee on August 17, 2017.
Recommendation to Support Request R17002 - Request to Modify the usage of data element Service Requester Contract for the Un-threaded Segment of the Pathed Non-Threaded Model in NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 1.4.1 Nomination and 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity data sets so that the usage of Service Requester Contract is changed to Business Conditional, based upon the business condition of the Transportation Service Provider receiving the nomination. Make corresponding modifications to other data sets, as needed, including the addition of any necessary validation codes to accommodate the requested change. Modify the nomination key in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.3.27, as appropriate, to reflect the change in the usage of Service Requester Contract. Additionally, add the data element Service Requester to the nomination key in 1.3.27 to reflect its mandatory usage in the Nomination as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 17, 2017. Ratification Tally
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WEQ August 16, 2017 Ratification Ballot due September 15, 2017

Recommendation to Support 2017 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.d.i/R16008 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards for Dynamic Tags and Psuedo-Tie type e-Tags as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv - Assess Impact on NAESB Business Practice Standards and Specifications due to changes in tool ownership, NERC Committee Structure, and changes to the NERC Rules of Procedures.(R16010) Review and modify as necessary WEQ-008 to address Line Item 18 from SRS Assignment Document as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment (Redline): WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv/R16010 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment (Clean): WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv/R16010 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.
Recommendation to Support 2017 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.d.i/R16008 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards for Dynamic Tags and Psuedo-Tie type e-Tags as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017

Recommendation to Support WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv/R16010 - Assess Impact on NAESB Business Practice Standards and Specifications due to changes in tool ownership, NERC Committee Structure, and changes to the NERC Rules of Procedures.(R16010) Review and modify as necessary WEQ-008 to address Line Item 18 from SRS Assignment Document as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment (Redline): WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv/R16010 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment (Clean): WEQ 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.e.iv/R16010 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 15, 2017.
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Retail June 9, 2017 Ratification Ballot due July 9, 2017

Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Items 5.a and 5.b - Book 28 (Self-Deployment of a Demand Response Program by a Demand Response Service Provider in a Registration Agent Model) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment: Book 28 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Interval Data for Book 27 (Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change for Demand Response Programs in a Registration Agent Marketplace)as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Redline): Book 27 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Clean): Book 27 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Item 1.g - Book 23 (Supplier Marketing Practices) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Redline): Book 23 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (clean): Book 23 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.
Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Items 5.a and 5.b - Book 28 (Self-Deployment of a Demand Response Program by a Demand Response Service Provider in a Registration Agent Model) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment: Book 28 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Item 6 - Interval Data for Book 27 (Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change for Demand Response Programs in a Registration Agent Marketplace)as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Redline): Book 27 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Clean): Book 27 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 RMQ Annual Plan Item 1.g - Book 23 (Supplier Marketing Practices) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (Redline): Book 23 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.

Attachment (clean): Book 23 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on June 8, 2017.
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Retail May 12, 2017 Ratification Ballot due June 12, 2017

Recommendation to Support Retail 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.h - Book 24: Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs (Update Existing Model Business Practices - Review and update all existing Model Business Practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent throughout all Books.) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 1: Book 24 Model Business Practices - (Redline) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 2: Book 24 Model Business Practices - (Clean) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 3: Book 24 Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.
Recommendation to Support Retail 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.h - Book 24: Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs (Update Existing Model Business Practices - Review and update all existing Model Business Practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent throughout all Books.) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 1: Book 24 Model Business Practices - (Redline) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 2: Book 24 Model Business Practices - (Clean) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 3: Book 24 Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on May 11, 2017.
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WGQ April 27, 2017 Ratification Ballot due May 30, 2017

Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Attachment

Recommendation to Support Request R16012 - Request to add three Business Conditional Data Elements to the Authorization to Post Imbalances dataset in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.9. Addition of these data elements will allow service requesters to authorize specific contracts and quantities for specified periods of time as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16013 - Request to allow checkboxes and radio buttons to indicate 'Yes' and/or �No� responses to Data Elements on Transportation Service Provider's (TSP's) Electronic Bulletin Boards (EBBs) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16014 - Request for an enhancement to NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.80 to increase the allowable field length in ASCII Comma Separated Value (CSV) files as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017
Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support 2017 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Attachment

Recommendation to Support Request R16012 - Request to add three Business Conditional Data Elements to the Authorization to Post Imbalances dataset in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.9. Addition of these data elements will allow service requesters to authorize specific contracts and quantities for specified periods of time as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16013 - Request to allow checkboxes and radio buttons to indicate 'Yes' and/or 'No' responses to Data Elements on Transportation Service Provider's (TSP's) Electronic Bulletin Boards (EBBs) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16014 - Request for an enhancement to NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.80 to increase the allowable field length in ASCII Comma Separated Value (CSV) files as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on April 27, 2017
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail March 15, 2017 Ratification Ballot due April 17, 2017

Recommendation to Support Retail 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.i - Book 27 - Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change for Demand Response Programs in a Registration Agent Marketplace (Update Existing Model Business Practices - Review and update all existing Model Business Practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent throughout all Books.) as approved by the Retail Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 1 - Book 27 New Model Business Practices as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 2 - Book 27 New Process Flows as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.
Recommendation to Support Retail 2017 Annual Plan Item 1.i - Book 27 - Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change for Demand Response Programs in a Registration Agent Marketplace (Update Existing Model Business Practices - Review and update all existing Model Business Practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent throughout all Books.) as approved by the Retail Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 1 - Book 27 New Model Business Practices as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.

Recommendation Attachment 2 - Book 27 New Process Flows as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot on March 3, 2017.

Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ February 27, 2017 Ratification Ballot due March 29, 2017

Recommendation to Support Request R16006 - Update the Imbalance Trade (NAESB 2.4.11) dataset to re-add in the Confirming Trader�s ability to reject the trade as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16005 - Rework the usage of the Service Requester and Service Requester Contract in the NAESB 1.4.1 Nomination dataset to reflect actual usage as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2017.
Recommendation to Support Request R16006 - Update the Imbalance Trade (NAESB 2.4.11) dataset to re-add in the Confirming Trader's ability to reject the trade as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2017.

Recommendation to Support Request R16005 - Rework the usage of the Service Requester and Service Requester Contract in the NAESB 1.4.1 Nomination dataset to reflect actual usage as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2017.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ February 22, 2017 Ratification Ballot due March 24, 2017

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.c: Review WEQ-022 and remove references to NERC (ERO) to reflect the full transition of the EIR as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

Attachment (Redlined) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d/R16002: Develop, modify or delete business practices standards to support NERC activities related to NERC Time Error Correction (BAL-004-0) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

Attachment (Redlined) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017
Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.c: Review WEQ-022 and remove references to NERC (ERO) to reflect the full transition of the EIR as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

Attachment (Redlined) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d/R16002: Develop, modify or delete business practices standards to support NERC activities related to NERC Time Error Correction (BAL-004-0) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017.

Attachment (Redlined) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2017
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail November 14, 2016 Ratification Ballot due December 13, 2016

Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 2.b and 3.b.iii - Book 10 (Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change) Review and update all existing Data Dictionaries and technical implementation, filling in any gaps that may exist as a result of the updates developed to support annual plan item, and Develop Data Dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 1: 814 Enrollment Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 2: 814 Change Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 3: 814 Reinstatement Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 2.c and 3.b.iv - Book 11 (Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent) Review and update all existing Data Dictionaries and technical implementation, filling in any gaps that may exist as a result of the updates developed to support annual plan item, and Develop Data Dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 1: 814 NAESB RXQ.11.6.10 Account Information Change Request as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 2: 814 NAESB RXQ.11.6.3 Enrollment Confirmation as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016
Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 2.b and 3.b.iii - Book 10 (Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change) Review and update all existing Data Dictionaries and technical implementation, filling in any gaps that may exist as a result of the updates developed to support annual plan item, and Develop Data Dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 1: 814 Enrollment Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 2: 814 Change Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 3: 814 Reinstatement Request/Confirmation/Rejection as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 2.c and 3.b.iv - Book 11 (Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent) Review and update all existing Data Dictionaries and technical implementation, filling in any gaps that may exist as a result of the updates developed to support annual plan item, and Develop Data Dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 1: 814 NAESB RXQ.11.6.10 Account Information Change Request as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016

Attachment 2: 814 NAESB RXQ.11.6.3 Enrollment Confirmation as revised 10/26/16 and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on November 14, 2016
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ October 26, 2016 Ratification Ballot due November 25, 2016

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R09015: Create a new OASIS mechanism that allows for the merger of like reservations without the use of the resale mechanism (R09015) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2016 - (Redline).

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R09015: Create a new OASIS mechanism that allows for the merger of like reservations without the use of the resale mechanism (R09015) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2016 - (Clean).
Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R09015: Create a new OASIS mechanism that allows for the merger of like reservations without the use of the resale mechanism (R09015) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2016 - (Redline).

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R09015: Create a new OASIS mechanism that allows for the merger of like reservations without the use of the resale mechanism (R09015) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2016 - (Clean).

Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
RMQ September 6, 2016 Ratification Ballot due October 5, 2016

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 6 - Review RXQ.6 for consistency with any updates made to the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 6 - Attachment: Recommended Disclaimer Language as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Update Book 14 Service Request, Disconnection and Reconnection in the Registration Agent Model as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 1: Book 14 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 2: Book 14 Clean Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 3: Book 14 Revised Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Update Books 1 (Market Participant Interactions), 2 (Creditworthiness), and 4 (Dispute Resolution) to expand the applicability to the non-competitive market place as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 1: Book 1 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 2: Book 2 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 3: Book 4 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Book 3 (Billing and Payment) develop data dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Attachment 1: 867 NAESB RXQ 3.6.1 Monthly Interval Usage for Billing as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Attachment 2: 867 NAESB RXQ 3.6.1 Monthly Usage for Billing as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.c - Update existing model business practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent in Book 13 (Measurement and Verification (M&V) of Demand Response Programs) with all books as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.c - Attachment: REQ.13 Measurement and Verification of Demand Response Programs Model Business Practices as revised by RMQ EC and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 6 - Review RXQ.6 for consistency with any updates made to the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 6 - Attachment: Recommended Disclaimer Language as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Update Book 14 Service Request, Disconnection and Reconnection in the Registration Agent Model as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 1: Book 14 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 2: Book 14 Clean Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Attachment 3: Book 14 Revised Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Update Books 1 (Market Participant Interactions), 2 (Creditworthiness), and 4 (Dispute Resolution) to expand the applicability to the non-competitive market place as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 1: Book 1 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 2: Book 2 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.m - Attachment 3: Book 4 Redlined Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Book 3 (Billing and Payment) develop data dictionaries and technical implementation for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Attachment 1: 867 NAESB RXQ 3.6.1 Monthly Interval Usage for Billing as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 3.b.ii - Attachment 2: 867 NAESB RXQ 3.6.1 Monthly Usage for Billing as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.c - Update existing model business practices, filling in any gaps that may exist and making the language consistent in Book 13 (Measurement and Verification (M&V) of Demand Response Programs) with all books as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.c - Attachment: REQ.13 Measurement and Verification of Demand Response Programs Model Business Practices as revised by RMQ EC and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on September 2, 2016.

Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ August 18, 2016 Ratification Ballot due September 19, 2016

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d Review and modify as necessary WEQ-004, EIR Business Practice Standards, e-Tag Specification, and e-Tag Schema to make the necessary modifications to recognize the Market Operator Role within the Electric Industry Registry as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 1 (Redline) WEQ-004 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 1 (Clean) WEQ-004 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 2 (Redline) WEQ-022 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 2 (Clean) WEQ-022 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 3 (Redline) WEQ-002, WEQ-003, WEQ-013 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 3 (Clean) WEQ-002, WEQ-003, WEQ-013 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.
Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d Review and modify as necessary WEQ-004, EIR Business Practice Standards, e-Tag Specification, and e-Tag Schema to make the necessary modifications to recognize the Market Operator Role within the Electric Industry Registry as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 1 (Redline) WEQ-004 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 1 (Clean) WEQ-004 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 2 (Redline) WEQ-022 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 2 (Clean) WEQ-022 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 3 (Redline) WEQ-002, WEQ-003, WEQ-013 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.

Recommendation WEQ 2016 Annual Plan Item 5.d - Attachment 3 (Clean) WEQ-002, WEQ-003, WEQ-013 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 16, 2016.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ August 2, 2016 Ratification Ballot due August 31, 2016

Recommendation to support Request R15003 - Part 2 - Request to add a new clause to the WGQ Base Contract (Standard No. 6.3.1) which conveys the concept of the following suggested (pro-forma) language: The parties to this Contract represent and warrant that at least one of the parties has a valid right to use this Contract, either through a contract purchase from NAESB or another valid acquisition method as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot
on July 29, 2016.


R15003 - Part 2 Attachment - Exhibit A approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot
on July 29, 2016.
Recommendation to support Request R15003 - Part 2 - Request to add a new clause to the WGQ Base Contract (Standard No. 6.3.1) which conveys the concept of the following suggested (pro-forma) language: The parties to this Contract represent and warrant that at least one of the parties has a valid right to use this Contract, either through a contract purchase from NAESB or another valid acquisition method as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot
on July 29, 2016.

Recommendation to support R15003 - Part 2 Attachment - Exhibit A approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot
on July 29, 2016.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
RMQ May 9, 2016 Ratification Ballot due June 8, 2016

Recommendation Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Technical Implementation for Book 8 - Customer Information as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 1: 814 NAESB RXQ.8.6.7 Historical Usage Request (Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 2: 814 NAESB RXQ.8.6.8 Historical Usage Response (Accept/Reject)(Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 3: 867 NAESB RXQ.8.6.9 Historical Usage/Interval Usage Data
(Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Update Book 12 - Inquiriesas approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Attachment 1: Revised Book 12 Model Business Practices as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.


Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Attachment 2: Revised Book 12 Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.
Recommendation Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Technical Implementation for Book 8 - Customer Information as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 1: 814 NAESB RXQ.8.6.7 Historical Usage Request (Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 2: 814 NAESB RXQ.8.6.8 Historical Usage Response (Accept/Reject)(Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 1.b and 4.b.ii - Attachment 3: 867 NAESB RXQ.8.6.9 Historical Usage/Interval Usage Data
(Book 8) as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Recommendation Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Update Book 12 - Inquiries as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Attachment 1: Revised Book 12 Model Business Practices as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.

Retail 2016 Annual Plan Item 1.b - Attachment 2: Revised Book 12 Process Flows as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee by Notational Ballot
on May 6, 2016.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ March 4, 2016 Ratification Ballot due April 4, 2016

Recommendation to support Request R15007 - Request to revise the cover page of the WGQ Base Contract (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1) with additions regarding self-identification of counter parties to the contract approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 4, 2016

Attachment - Exhibit A: Cover page of the WGQ Base Contract (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1) approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 4, 2016.
Recommendation to support Request R15007 - Request to revise the cover page of the WGQ Base Contract (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1) with additions regarding self-identification of counter parties to the contract approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 4, 2016

Attachment - Cover page of the WGQ Base Contract (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.1) approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on March 4, 2016.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ February 26, 2016 Ratification Ballot due March 28, 2016

Recommendation to Support Request R15003: Request to add a new clause to add to the WGQ Base Contract (Standard No. 6.3.1) which conveys the concept of the following suggested (pro-forma) language: The parties to this Contract represent and warrant that at least one of the parties has a valid right to use this Contract, either through a contract purchase from NAESB or another valid acquisition method as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.

Attachment - Exhibit A approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016

Recommendation to Support Request R15002: For NAESB WGQ Version 3.0 - Add Business Conditional (BC) data element �Waive Credit for Replacement Shipper' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.24 - Offer as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.

Recommendation to Support Request R15006: Request regarding Rounding Standard for EPSQ Calculation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.
Recommendation to Support Request R15003: Request to add a new clause to add to the WGQ Base Contract (Standard No. 6.3.1) which conveys the concept of the following suggested (pro-forma) language: The parties to this Contract represent and warrant that at least one of the parties has a valid right to use this Contract, either through a contract purchase from NAESB or another valid acquisition method as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.

Attachment - Exhibit A as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016

Recommendation to Support Request R15002: For NAESB WGQ Version 3.0 - Add Business Conditional (BC) data element 'Waive Credit for Replacement Shipper' to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.24 - Offer as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.

Recommendation to Support Request R15006: Request regarding Rounding Standard for EPSQ Calculation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2016.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail February 26, 2016 Ratification Ballot due March 28, 2016

Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 1.a and 3.a.i: Update Existing Model Business Practices for Book 11 - Customer Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016.


Attachment 1: Revised Book 11 Model Business Practices as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016 (Redlined)


Attachment 2: Revised Book 11 Model Business Practices approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016 (Clean)


Attachment 3: Revised Book 11 Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 24, 2016
Recommendation RMQ 2016 Annual Plan Items 1.a and 3.a.i: Update Existing Model Business Practices for Book 11 - Customer Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016.

Attachment 1: Revised Book 11 Model Business Practices as revised and approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016 (Redlined)

Attachment 2: Revised Book 11 Model Business Practices approved by the RMQ Executive Committee
on February 24, 2016 (Clean)

Attachment 3: Revised Book 11 Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 24, 2016
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail February 5, 2016 Ratification Ballot due March 7, 2016

Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 9.a/R14008: Develop model business practices to support OpenFMB architecture for interoperable data exchange between distributed power systems devices on the electric grid's field area networks approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on February 4, 2016
Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 9.a/R14008: Develop model business practices to support OpenFMB architecture for interoperable data exchange between distributed power systems devices on the electric grid�s field area networks approved by the RMQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on February 4, 2016 Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ August 27, 2015 Ratification Ballot due September 25, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) R15005 - Modification of DUNS number treatment in OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on August 26, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) R15005 - Modification of DUNS number treatment in OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on August 26, 2015.
Recommendation (Redline) R15005 - Modification of DUNS number treatment in OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on August 26, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) R15005 - Modification of DUNS number treatment in OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on August 26, 2015.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ August 20, 2015 Ratification Ballot due September 18, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.e / R14002 - Develop, modify, or delete business practice standards to support request R14002 (NERC Project 2012-05 ATC Revisions (MOD A)) approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.e / R14002 - Develop, modify, or delete business practice standards to support request R14002 (NERC Project 2012-05 ATC Revisions (MOD A)) approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a.i.1 - Eliminate Masking of TSR tag source and sink when requested status is denied, withdrawn refused, displaced, invalid, declined, annulled or retracted approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a.i.1 - Eliminate Masking of TSR tag source and sink when requested status is denied, withdrawn refused, displaced, invalid, declined, annulled or retracted approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.a / R08011 - Consistent with '51 of FERC Order No. 890-A, add AFC and TFC values to the 'System_Attribute' data element of the NAESB Standard WEQ-003: OASIS S&CP Data Dictionaries approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.a / R08011 - Consistent with '51 of FERC Order No. 890-A, add AFC and TFC values to the 'System_Attribute' data element of the NAESB Standard WEQ-003: OASIS S&CP Data Dictionaries approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R08027 - Correct WEQ 013-2.6.7.2. - Resale off OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R08027 - Correct WEQ 013-2.6.7.2. - Resale off OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 6.a - Develop standards to support the Transmission Provider right to reassess the availability of conditional firm approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 6.a - Develop standards to support the Transmission Provider right to reassess the availability of conditional firm approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) Request R15004 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) Request R15004 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.
Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.e / R14002 - Develop, modify, or delete business practice standards to support request R14002 (NERC Project 2012-05 ATC Revisions (MOD A)) approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.e / R14002 - Develop, modify, or delete business practice standards to support request R14002 (NERC Project 2012-05 ATC Revisions (MOD A)) approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a.i.1 - Eliminate Masking of TSR tag source and sink when requested status is denied, withdrawn refused, displaced, invalid, declined, annulled or retracted approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a.i.1 - Eliminate Masking of TSR tag source and sink when requested status is denied, withdrawn refused, displaced, invalid, declined, annulled or retracted approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.a / R08011 - Consistent with �51 of FERC Order No. 890-A, add AFC and TFC values to the �System_Attribute� data element of the NAESB Standard WEQ-003: OASIS S&CP Data Dictionaries approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.a / R08011 - Consistent with �51 of FERC Order No. 890-A, add AFC and TFC values to the �System_Attribute� data element of the NAESB Standard WEQ-003: OASIS S&CP Data Dictionaries approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R08027 - Correct WEQ 013-2.6.7.2. � Resale off OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 5.b / R08027 - Correct WEQ 013-2.6.7.2. � Resale off OASIS approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 6.a - Develop standards to support the Transmission Provider right to reassess the availability of conditional firm approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 6.a - Develop standards to support the Transmission Provider right to reassess the availability of conditional firm approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Redline) Request R15004 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.

Recommendation (Clean) Request R15004 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standards approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2015.
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Retail August 20, 2015 Ratification Ballot due Septemer 18, 2015

Recommendation (Redline/Clean) RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a: Update Book 9 - Retail Customer Billing and Payment Notification via Uniform Electronic Transactions approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment - Book 9 Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.a: Review and Update the Technical Implementation of Book 3 - Billing and Payment approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 810 NAESB RXQ.3.6.2 Invoice: Bill Ready & Single Retail Supplier Billing approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 810 NAESB RXQ.3.6.3 Invoice: Rate Ready approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 3 - 824 NAESB RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 4 - 820 NAESB RXQ.3.6.4 Payment Order / Remittance Advice approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 5 - 248 NAESB RXQ.3.6.7 Termination of Billing Services approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 6 (Redline) - RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice (Data Dictionary / Code Value Dictionary) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 6 (Clean) - RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice (Data Dictionary / Code Value Dictionary) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 7 - 824 NAESB RXQ.3.6.6 Positive Notification approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan 3.b (RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 4.a.i): Update Book 10 - Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation to support Request R15001: Request for Revisions applicable to the NAESB Model Business Practice Standard, RXQ.6.10 Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment - RXQ.6.10 Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data form approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015
Recommendation (Redline/Clean) RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 3.a: Update Book 9 - Retail Customer Billing and Payment Notification via Uniform Electronic Transactions approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment - Book 9 Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 1.a: Review and Update the Technical Implementation of Book 3 - Billing and Payment approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 1 - 810 NAESB RXQ.3.6.2 Invoice: Bill Ready & Single Retail Supplier Billing approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 2 - 810 NAESB RXQ.3.6.3 Invoice: Rate Ready approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 3 - 824 NAESB RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 4 - 820 NAESB RXQ.3.6.4 Payment Order / Remittance Advice approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 5 - 248 NAESB RXQ.3.6.7 Termination of Billing Services approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 6 (Redline) - RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice (Data Dictionary / Code Value Dictionary) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 6 (Clean) - RXQ.3.6.6 Application Advice (Data Dictionary / Code Value Dictionary) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment 7 - 824 NAESB RXQ.3.6.6 Positive Notification approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation RMQ 2015 Annual Plan 3.b (RMQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 4.a.i): Update Book 10 - Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation to support Request R15001: Request for Revisions applicable to the NAESB Model Business Practice Standard, RXQ.6.10 Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015

Recommendation Attachment - RXQ.6.10 Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data form approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2015
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WEQ May 1, 2015 Ratification Ballot due June 1, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Items 7.a: Consistent with FERC Order Nos. 890 and 676-H, modify NAESB standards WEQ-001-14.1.3 and WEQ-001-15.1.2 to provide for a one-day requirement for posting Available Transfer Capability narratives approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Items 7.a approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.b: Modify NAESB standards WEQ-001-9.5, WEQ-001-10.5, and related standards to be consistent with the Commission�s policy in Dynegy Power Marketing, Inc. and Entergy Services, Inc approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.b approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.c: Revise NAESB standard WEQ-001-106.2.5 to clarify when Transmission Providers may refuse a request for terminating secondary network service based on the availability of capacity approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.c approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7d: Consider Bonneville Power Administration comment concerning the treatment of a conditional point-to-point reservation included in a coordinated group when displaced through preemption approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.d approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015
Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Items 7.a: Consistent with FERC Order Nos. 890 and 676-H, modify NAESB standards WEQ-001-14.1.3 and WEQ-001-15.1.2 to provide for a one-day requirement for posting Available Transfer Capability narratives approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Items 7.a approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.b: Modify NAESB standards WEQ-001-9.5, WEQ-001-10.5, and related standards to be consistent with the Commission�s policy in Dynegy Power Marketing, Inc. and Entergy Services, Inc approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.b approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.c: Revise NAESB standard WEQ-001-106.2.5 to clarify when Transmission Providers may refuse a request for terminating secondary network service based on the availability of capacity approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.c approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7d: Consider Bonneville Power Administration comment concerning the treatment of a conditional point-to-point reservation included in a coordinated group when displaced through preemption approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) WEQ 2015 Annual Plan Item 7.d approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 28, 2015
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Retail May 1, 2015 Ratification Ballot due June 1, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 6.a-c: Review the NAESB RMQ EDI Standards and REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices to determine if consistency changes should be made, if references to REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices should be included, and add language to differentiate between ANSI X12 EDI and REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 6.a-c approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7: Update definitions of Data Custodian, Historical Usage and other technical definitions in Book 8 � Customer Information and make the definitions consistent throughout all Books approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7 approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Attachment) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7: MBP Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015
Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 6.a-c: Review the NAESB RMQ EDI Standards and REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices to determine if consistency changes should be made, if references to REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices should be included, and add language to differentiate between ANSI X12 EDI and REQ.21 Energy Services Provider Interface Model Business Practices approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Items 6.a-c approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7: Update definitions of Data Custodian, Historical Usage and other technical definitions in Book 8 � Customer Information and make the definitions consistent throughout all Books approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7 approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015

Recommendation (Attachment) Retail 2015 Annual Plan Item 7: MBP Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2015
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Retail March 4, 2015 Ratification Ballot due April 2, 2015

Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3): Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 3 � Billing and Payments in Competitive Markets, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015

Recommendation (Attachment) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3):MBP Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015
Recommendation (Redline) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3): Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 3 � Billing and Payments in Competitive Markets, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015

Recommendation (Clean) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3) approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015

Recommendation (Attachment) Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 2 - Book 3):MBP Process Flows approved by the RMQ Executive Committee on February 25, 2015
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WGQ October 23, 2014 Ratification Ballot due November 21, 2014

Recommendation to Support Request R13010: Modify the condition of the data element Unit of Measure, add 2 sender's option data elements (Comments and Volume - Uncorrected) and corresponding technical implementation to the Measured Volume Audit Statement � NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2014
Recommendation to Support Request R13010: Modify the condition of the data element Unit of Measure, add 2 sender's option data elements (Comments and Volume - Uncorrected) and corresponding technical implementation to the Measured Volume Audit Statement � NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2014 Ratification Tally
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Retail October 22, 2014 Ratification Ballot due November 20, 2014

Recommendation (Redlined): R14004 / Retail 2014 Annual Plan Item 12.a - Develop the technical implementation in Book 5 � Quadrant EDM Manual and accompanying Model Business Practices in Book 24 � Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs for the seven transaction set code values in use by the Registration Agent market as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): R14004 / Retail 2014 Annual Plan Item 12.a - Develop the technical implementation in Book 5 � Quadrant EDM Manual and accompanying Model Business Practices in Book 24 � Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs for the seven transaction set code values in use by the Registration Agent market as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Redline): 2014 RXQ Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 1 - Book 8) Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 8 � Retail Customer Information, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised and approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): 2014 RXQ Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 1 - Book 8) Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 8 � Retail Customer Information, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised and approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.
Recommendation (Redlined): R14004 / Retail 2014 Annual Plan Item 12.a - Develop the technical implementation in Book 5 � Quadrant EDM Manual and accompanying Model Business Practices in Book 24 � Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs for the seven transaction set code values in use by the Registration Agent market as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): R14004 / Retail 2014 Annual Plan Item 12.a - Develop the technical implementation in Book 5 � Quadrant EDM Manual and accompanying Model Business Practices in Book 24 � Enrollment, Drop, and Account Information Change in Demand Response Programs for the seven transaction set code values in use by the Registration Agent market as approved by the Retail Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Redline): 2014 RXQ Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 1 - Book 8) Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 8 � Retail Customer Information, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised and approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): 2014 RXQ Annual Plan Items 7.a and 7.b (Part 1 - Book 8) Define Retail Net Metering to be included in Book 8 � Retail Customer Information, for the limited purpose of providing metering data required by Market Participants in competitive energy markets in jurisdictions where their charges to certain Retail Customers must account for Retail Net Metering arrangements as revised and approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2014.
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WGQ October 14, 2014 Ratification Ballot due November 12, 2014

Recommendation to Support Request R14006: Modify NAESB WGQ Standard Number 0.3.28 to clarify requirement approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on October 10, 2014

Recommendation to Support Request R97064-I: Correct the GISB implementation guides to use approved ASC X12 code values through requests to X12 to adopt the GISB codes, or through changes to the code values to use the X12 specified code approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on October 10, 2014
Recommendation to Support Request R14006: Modify NAESB WGQ Standard Number 0.3.28 to clarify requirement approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on October 10, 2014

Recommendation to Support Request R97064-I: Correct the GISB implementation guides to use approved ASC X12 code values through requests to X12 to adopt the GISB codes, or through changes to the code values to use the X12 specified code approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via Notational Ballot on October 10, 2014
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Members September 24, 2014 Ratification Ballot due October 24, 2014

Certificate
Ratification Ballot for Member Vote on Board Action to Change the Certificate Ratification Tally
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October 27, 2014 Correspondence from Valerie Crockett, NAESB Board Chairman regarding NAESB Member Ratification of the Revised Sunset Provision
Retail August 26, 2014 Ratification Ballot due September 25, 2014

Recommendation (Redlined): Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 3 and 4.a - RXQ.8 - Retail Customer Information Update: Develop Model Business Practices and Process Flows to enable a Retail Customer, or a third party acting on behalf of the Retail Customer, to obtain the Retail Customer�s energy usage information on an on-going basis outside of a Smart Grid environment as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on August 20, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 3 and 4.a - RXQ.8 - Retail Customer Information Update: Develop Model Business Practices and Process Flows to enable a Retail Customer, or a third party acting on behalf of the Retail Customer, to obtain the Retail Customer�s energy usage information on an on-going basis outside of a Smart Grid environment as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on August 20, 2014.
Recommendation (Redlined): Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 3 and 4.a - RXQ.8 - Retail Customer Information Update: Develop Model Business Practices and Process Flows to enable a Retail Customer, or a third party acting on behalf of the Retail Customer, to obtain the Retail Customer�s energy usage information on an on-going basis outside of a Smart Grid environment as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on August 20, 2014.

Recommendation (Clean): Retail 2014 Annual Plan Items 3 and 4.a - RXQ.8 - Retail Customer Information Update: Develop Model Business Practices and Process Flows to enable a Retail Customer, or a third party acting on behalf of the Retail Customer, to obtain the Retail Customer�s energy usage information on an on-going basis outside of a Smart Grid environment as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on August 20, 2014.
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WGQ August 26, 2014 Ratification Ballot due September 25, 2014

Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Items 2 and 3 / MC12052 - Sample Paper Review and Development of EBB Code Values as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 1 - Additional and Nomination Related Standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 2 - Flowing Gas Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 3 - Invoicing Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 4 - Capacity Release Related Standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 8 / MC12042 / MC12044 - Imbalance Trading � Elimination of Data Set Reference to EDI as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 10 - Posting of Offers to Purchase Capacity (Order to Show Cause Issued March 20, 2014 � RM 14-442-000) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.
Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Items 2 and 3 / MC12052 - Sample Paper Review and Development of EBB Code Values as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 1 - Additional and Nomination Related Standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 2 - Flowing Gas Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 3 - Invoicing Related Standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Attachment 4 - Capacity Release Related Standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 8 / MC12042 / MC12044 - Imbalance Trading � Elimination of Data Set Reference to EDI as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.

Recommendation: WGQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 10 - Posting of Offers to Purchase Capacity (Order to Show Cause Issued March 20, 2014 � RM 14-442-000) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014.
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WEQ August 25, 2014 Ratification Ballot due September 24, 2014

Recommendation: WEQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 3.a.ii - Review and correct WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standard as needed based on activities in NERC Project 2008-12, Coordinate Interchange Standards Revisions and supporting EOP-002-2 R4 and R6 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014.

Attachment (Redlined) as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014

Attachment (Clean) as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014
Recommendation: WEQ 2014 Annual Plan Item 3.a.ii - Review and correct WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standard as needed based on activities in NERC Project 2008-12, Coordinate Interchange Standards Revisions and supporting EOP-002-2 R4 and R6 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014.

Attachment (Redlined) as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014

Attachment (Clean) as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2014

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WGQ August 22, 2014 Ratification Ballot due September 22, 2014

Part 1 - Business Standards Language: 2014 WGQ Annual Plan Item 11c Recommendation: Develop new standards and modify existing standards to support the timelines for timely, evening, ID1, ID2 and ID3 nomination cycles as specified in Attachment A of this plan and make corresponding changes where necessary to other standards such as those that support capacity release programs. The standards should be neutral on gas day start times; meaning that all references to the 9 am CCT start of the gas day should be removed as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014

Part 2 - Business Documentation and Implementation Guides: 2014 WGQ Annual Plan Item 11c Recommendation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014
Part 1 - Business Standards Language: 2014 WGQ Annual Plan Item 11c Recommendation: Develop new standards and modify existing standards to support the timelines for timely, evening, ID1, ID2 and ID3 nomination cycles as specified in Attachment A of this plan and make corresponding changes where necessary to other standards such as those that support capacity release programs. The standards should be neutral on gas day start times; meaning that all references to the 9 am CCT start of the gas day should be removed as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014

Part 2 - Business Documentation and Implementation Guides: 2014 WGQ Annual Plan Item 11c Recommendation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 21, 2014
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WGQ May 6, 2014 Ratification Ballot due June 5, 2014

Recommendation: Request R13009 � Add sender�s option data element �Operational Impact Area� to the Shipper Imbalance Data Set � NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2014
Recommendation: Request R13009 � Add sender�s option data element �Operational Impact Area� to the Shipper Imbalance Data Set � NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2014 Ratification Tally
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Retail May 6, 2014 Ratification Ballot due June 5, 2014

Recommendation: 2014 Retail Annual Plan Item 10.e � Ongoing development and maintenance of definitions approved by the Retail Executive Committee on April 30, 2014
Recommendation: 2014 Retail Annual Plan Item 10.e � Ongoing development and maintenance of definitions approved by the Retail Executive Committee on April 30, 2014 Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 6, 2014 Ratification Ballot due June 5, 2014

Recommendation: Request R14001 -as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2014 - (Redline)

Recommendation: Request R14001 -as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2014 - (Clean)
Recommendation: Request R14001 -as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2014 - (Redline)

Recommendation: Request R14001 -as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 29, 2014 - (Clean)
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WGQ February 25, 2014 Ratification Ballot due March 27, 2014

Recommendation: Request R12011 � Add data element �Nomination Capacity Exceeded Indicator� and corresponding code values in the data set Operational Capacity (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2014
Recommendation: Request R12011 � Add data element �Nomination Capacity Exceeded Indicator� and corresponding code values in the data set Operational Capacity (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 0.4.2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2014 Ratification Tally
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WGQ November 5, 2013 Ratification Ballot due December 5, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Part 1) � Review and Analyze the Interpretations of Standards - Elimination of Interpretations and Corresponding actions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Part 2) � Review and Analyze the Interpretations of Standards - Elimination of Interpretations and Corresponding actions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 4, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 1) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 3) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013
Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Part 1) � Review and Analyze the Interpretations of Standards - Elimination of Interpretations and Corresponding actions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Part 2) � Review and Analyze the Interpretations of Standards - Elimination of Interpretations and Corresponding actions as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 4, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 1) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.b (Attachment 3) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013
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WEQ October 31, 2013 Ratification Ballot due December 2, 2013

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii.1-2 � Develop standards to support interconnection scheduling in 15 minute intervals per FERC Order No. 764 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii.1-2 � Develop standards to support interconnection scheduling in 15 minute intervals per FERC Order No. 764 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2013 - (Clean)
Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii.1-2 � Develop standards to support interconnection scheduling in 15 minute intervals per FERC Order No. 764 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.a.iii.1-2 � Develop standards to support interconnection scheduling in 15 minute intervals per FERC Order No. 764 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 22, 2013 - (Clean)
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WGQ October 30, 2013 Ratification Ballot due December 2, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 1.b � Organize Standards Manuals for Ease of Use - Proposed modified or deleted standards as a result of development of matrix tool as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 1.b � Attachment (Standards Language) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 4.a � Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate. (Reference NAESB Standard No. 4.3.59) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 14.a � FERC Order No. 587-V issues and implications to NAESB standards - Address issues other than design capacity and modify standards as needed as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: R10010 � Add data elements �Nominated Receipt Point Quantity� and �Nominated Delivery Point Quantity� to the (shipper) Scheduled Quantity document as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Joint WGQ and Retail Recommendation: R13005 - Modify WGQ/REQ/RGQ Internet Electronic Transport Examples, Version 2.0 as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 and WGQ Executive Committee on October 24 2013
Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 1.b � Organize Standards Manuals for Ease of Use - Proposed modified or deleted standards as a result of development of matrix tool as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 1.b � Attachment (Standards Language) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 4.a � Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate. (Reference NAESB Standard No. 4.3.59) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: WGQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 14.a � FERC Order No. 587-V issues and implications to NAESB standards - Address issues other than design capacity and modify standards as needed as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Recommendation: R10010 � Add data elements �Nominated Receipt Point Quantity� and �Nominated Delivery Point Quantity� to the (shipper) Scheduled Quantity document as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 24, 2013

Joint WGQ and Retail Recommendation: R13005 - Modify WGQ/REQ/RGQ Internet Electronic Transport Examples, Version 2.0 as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 and WGQ Executive Committee on October 24 2013
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RXQ October 30, 2013 Ratification Ballot due December 2, 2013

Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Clean)

Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Attachment - Process Flows)

Joint WGQ and Retail Recommendation: R13005 - Modify WGQ/REQ/RGQ Internet Electronic Transport Examples, Version 2.0 as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 and WGQ Executive Committee on October 24 2013
Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Clean)

Recommendation: Retail 2013 Annual Plan Item 5.a � Update Existing Model Business Practices,Book 3 � Billing and Payment as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 - (Attachment - Process Flows)

Joint WGQ and Retail Recommendation: R13005 - Modify WGQ/REQ/RGQ Internet Electronic Transport Examples, Version 2.0 as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2013 and WGQ Executive Committee on October 24 2013
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WGQ August 29, 2013 Ratification Ballot due September 27, 2013

Recommendation: R13006 � Requesting (846UPRD) Operational Capacity Data (873OACY) by Cycle Indicator via EDI as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13007 � Add the following Sender's Option (SO) data element (Replacement Shipper Contract Number (Repl SR K)) to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.26 Award Download as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13008 � Add the data element �Capacity Type Location Indicator� to the Firm Transactional Reporting dataset, and four associated code values to the Offer, Bid, Award Download, and Transactional Reporting data sets as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R11013 � Add new Nomination, Scheduled Quantity data elements to the standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13002 � Add a new data element �Subject� to the NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.16, System Wide Notices as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013
Recommendation: R13006 � Requesting (846UPRD) Operational Capacity Data (873OACY) by Cycle Indicator via EDI as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13007 � Add the following Sender's Option (SO) data element (Replacement Shipper Contract Number (Repl SR K)) to NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.26 Award Download as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13008 � Add the data element �Capacity Type Location Indicator� to the Firm Transactional Reporting dataset, and four associated code values to the Offer, Bid, Award Download, and Transactional Reporting data sets as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R11013 � Add new Nomination, Scheduled Quantity data elements to the standards as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013

Recommendation: R13002 � Add a new data element �Subject� to the NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.16, System Wide Notices as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 22, 2013
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WEQ August 23, 2013 Ratification Ballot due September 23, 2013

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.d � Develop Electric Industry Registry Business Practice Standards as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 20, 2013 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.d � Develop Electric Industry Registry Business Practice Standards as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 20, 2013 - Clean
Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.d � Develop Electric Industry Registry Business Practice Standards as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 20, 2013 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2013 Annual Plan Item 3.d � Develop Electric Industry Registry Business Practice Standards as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 20, 2013 - Clean
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RXQ June 13, 2013 Ratification Ballot due July 12, 2013

Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 2.b � Modify as needed Book 5 � RGQ/REQ Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism to support data file names and associated Model Business Practices as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on June 12, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 2.b � Modify as needed Book 5 � RGQ/REQ Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism to support data file names and associated Model Business Practices as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on June 12, 2013 - (Clean)
Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 2.b � Modify as needed Book 5 � RGQ/REQ Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism to support data file names and associated Model Business Practices as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on June 12, 2013 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 2.b � Modify as needed Book 5 � RGQ/REQ Quadrant-Specific Electronic Delivery Mechanism to support data file names and associated Model Business Practices as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on June 12, 2013 - (Clean)
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RXQ May 7, 2013 Ratification Ballot due June 5, 2013

Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a � Develop Technical Electronic Implementation Standards and Data Dictionaries for RXQ.10 - Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 1(Change Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 2(Change Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 3(Enrollment Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 4(Enrollment Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 5(Drop Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 6(Drop Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013
Recommendation: 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a � Develop Technical Electronic Implementation Standards and Data Dictionaries for RXQ.10 - Retail Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 1(Change Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 2(Change Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 3(Enrollment Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 4(Enrollment Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 5(Drop Request): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013

Attachment 6(Drop Response): Recommendation 2013 Retail Annual Plan Item 1.a as approved by the RXQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2013
Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 7, 2013 Ratification Ballot due June 5, 2013

Recommendation: R12010 � Requirements for scheduling interchange in 15 minute intervals as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 30, 2013
Recommendation: R12010 � Requirements for scheduling interchange in 15 minute intervals as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 30, 2013 Ratification Tally
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WGQ February 28, 2013 Ratification Ballot due March 29, 2013

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 14.b � Address design capacity issues present in paragraph 30 of FERC Order No. 587-V3 as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R11012 � Add the data elements Up Activity Code, Down Activity Code, Up Transaction Type, Down Transaction Type to the Nominations (WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1) and Scheduled Quantity (WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Data Sets as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12005 � Add data element to Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice to NAESB WGQ Standard 3.4.4 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12009 � Add two Sender�s Option Data Elements to NAESB WGQ 5.4.22� Transactional Reporting � Interruptible Transportation as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12007 � Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.3.70 to allow the use of Notice Type as an alternative to the Notice Type Abbreviation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12003/R12004 � Add contact data elements to Imbalance Trade and Withdrawal of Request for Imbalance datasets as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013
Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 14.b � Address design capacity issues present in paragraph 30 of FERC Order No. 587-V3 as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R11012 � Add the data elements Up Activity Code, Down Activity Code, Up Transaction Type, Down Transaction Type to the Nominations (WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1) and Scheduled Quantity (WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Data Sets as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12005 � Add data element to Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice to NAESB WGQ Standard 3.4.4 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12009 � Add two Sender�s Option Data Elements to NAESB WGQ 5.4.22� Transactional Reporting � Interruptible Transportation as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12007 � Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.3.70 to allow the use of Notice Type as an alternative to the Notice Type Abbreviation as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013

Recommendation: R12003/R12004 � Add contact data elements to Imbalance Trade and Withdrawal of Request for Imbalance datasets as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2013
Ratification Tally
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Retail February 26, 2013 Ratification Ballot due March 27, 2013

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10.b � Retail Customer Authorization Form as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013

Attachment (Redline): Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013

Attachment (Clean): Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013
Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10.b � Retail Customer Authorization Form as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013

Attachment (Redline): Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013

Attachment (Clean): Retail Customer Authorization for Release of Retail Customer-Specific Data as revised and approved by the Retail Executive Committee on February 20, 2013
Ratification Tally
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REQ February 25, 2013 Ratification Ballot due March 26, 2013

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 7.b.i � Develop standards to support PAP 10, Energy Usage Information Model, Phase 2, Harmonization with CIM and SEP 2.0 as revised and approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2013
Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 7.b.i � Develop standards to support PAP 10, Energy Usage Information Model, Phase 2, Harmonization with CIM and SEP 2.0 as revised and approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 20, 2013 Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 20, 2013 Ratification Ballot due March 21, 2013

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a � Develop standards to support PAP 10, Energy Usage Information Model, Phase 2, Harmonization with CIM and SEP 2.0 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 19, 2013
Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a � Develop standards to support PAP 10, Energy Usage Information Model, Phase 2, Harmonization with CIM and SEP 2.0 as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 19, 2013 Ratification Tally
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WEQ November 28, 2012 Ratification Ballot due December 28, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.b, Part 1 - PKI Standard Requirements for e-Tagging, Part 1 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 27, 2012 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.b, Part 1 - PKI Standard Requirements for e-Tagging, Part 1 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 27, 2012 - (Clean)
Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.b, Part 1 - PKI Standard Requirements for e-Tagging, Part 1 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 27, 2012 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.b, Part 1 - PKI Standard Requirements for e-Tagging, Part 1 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 27, 2012 - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WGQ November 7, 2012 Ratification Ballot due December 6, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7.b - Develop the NAESB Natural Gas Liquids Master Agreement according to the analysis completed in annual plan item 7.a as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2012.

Attachment: NGL Master Agreement
Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7.b - Develop the NAESB Natural Gas Liquids Master Agreement according to the analysis completed in annual plan item 7.a as revised and approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2012.

Attachment: NGL Master Agreement
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WEQ October 30, 2012 Ratification Ballot due November 28, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a - PKI Business Practice Standards for OASIS as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2012.
(Redline)


Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a - PKI Business Practice Standards for OASIS as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2012.
(Clean)
Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a - PKI Business Practice Standards for OASIS as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2012.
(Redline)

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4.a - PKI Business Practice Standards for OASIS as revised and approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 23, 2012.
(Clean)
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WGQ October 4, 2012 Ratification Ballot due November 5, 2012

Recommendation Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8
This recommendation incorporates standards which were adopted by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011 and notational ballot October 24, 2011.
These standards were inadvertently not included in the ratified September 28, 2012 recommendation Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 (C12003) approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.
Recommendation Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8
This recommendation incorporates standards which were adopted by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011 and notational ballot October 24, 2011.
These standards were inadvertently not included in the ratified September 28, 2012 recommendation Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 (C12003) approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.
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REQ September 27, 2012 Ratification Ballot due October 26, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(b) (Redline) - Develop business practice standards used to measure and verify reductions in energy and Demand from energy efficiency in wholesale and retail markets. This includes developing business practice standards to measure and verify energy reductions for energy efficiency or a stand-alone Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(b) (Clean) - Develop business practice standards used to measure and verify reductions in energy and Demand from energy efficiency in wholesale and retail markets. This includes developing business practice standards to measure and verify energy reductions for energy efficiency or a stand-alone Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10(a) / R10002 (Redline) - Create common interfaces and data structures necessary for enrolling DR sites into a DR program. Enrollment process Model Business Practices development (R10002) as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10(a) / R10002 (Clean) - Create common interfaces and data structures necessary for enrolling DR sites into a DR program. Enrollment process Model Business Practices development (R10002) as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 1: Retail DR Programs - Account Information Change Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 2 (Redline): Retail DR Programs - Drop Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 2 (Clean): Retail DR Programs - Drop Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 3 (Redline): Retail DR Programs - Enrollment Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 3 (Clean): Retail DR Programs - Enrollment Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.
Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(b) (Redline) - Develop business practice standards used to measure and verify reductions in energy and Demand from energy efficiency in wholesale and retail markets. This includes developing business practice standards to measure and verify energy reductions for energy efficiency or a stand-alone Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(b) (Clean) - Develop business practice standards used to measure and verify reductions in energy and Demand from energy efficiency in wholesale and retail markets. This includes developing business practice standards to measure and verify energy reductions for energy efficiency or a stand-alone Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10(a) / R10002 (Redline) - Create common interfaces and data structures necessary for enrolling DR sites into a DR program. Enrollment process Model Business Practices development (R10002) as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 10(a) / R10002 (Clean) - Create common interfaces and data structures necessary for enrolling DR sites into a DR program. Enrollment process Model Business Practices development (R10002) as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 1: Retail DR Programs - Account Information Change Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 2 (Redline): Retail DR Programs - Drop Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 2 (Clean): Retail DR Programs - Drop Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 3 (Redline): Retail DR Programs - Enrollment Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 3 (Clean): Retail DR Programs - Enrollment Process Flows as approved by the REQ EC on August 22, 2012.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ September 25, 2012 Ratification Ballot due October 24, 2012

Recommendation: Retail 2012 Annual Plan Item 3(b) - Demand Reduction Value and Energy Efficiency Definitions (WEQ Consideration for consistency in definitions to terms that are used both in the Retail and Wholesale Electric Quadrants) as approved by the WEQ EC on August 21, 2012.
Recommendation: Retail 2012 Annual Plan Item 3(b) - Demand Reduction Value and Energy Efficiency Definitions (WEQ Consideration for consistency in definitions to terms that are used both in the Retail and Wholesale Electric Quadrants) as approved by the WEQ EC on August 21, 2012. Ratification Tally
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WEQ September 4, 2012 Ratification Ballot due October 4, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 4.c.i-ii/R11014/R11015 - Develop modifications for WEQ-012 as needed to reflect current market conditions (Authorized Certification Authority Standard and Credentialing Practice (R11014). Technology Review and Upgrade for NAESB Public Key Infrastructure Standard WEQ-012 (R11015)) as approved by the WEQ EC on August 21, 2012.
Recommendation: 2012 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 4.c.i-ii/R11014/R11015 - Develop modifications for WEQ-012 as needed to reflect current market conditions (Authorized Certification Authority Standard and Credentialing Practice (R11014). Technology Review and Upgrade for NAESB Public Key Infrastructure Standard WEQ-012 (R11015)) as approved by the WEQ EC on August 21, 2012.

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Retail August 29, 2012 Ratification Ballot due September 28, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 13.a - Book 4 (Dispute Resolution) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 1 - Formal Dispute Process Flow

Attachment 2 - Informal Dispute Process Flow

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 13.b - Book 12 (Inquiries) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment - Process Flow

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 9.r � Review Book 0 (Overview of Model Business Practices and Master List of defined Terms), Book 1 (Market Participant Interactions), Book 6 (Contracts) and Book 21 (Energy Services Provider Interface) for the inclusion of definitions for all Defined Terms as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan 9.b � Review / Update Book 2 - Creditworthiness Model Business Practices (RXQ.2) as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment - Process Flow
Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 13.a - Book 4 (Dispute Resolution) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment 1 - Formal Dispute Process Flow

Attachment 2 - Informal Dispute Process Flow

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 13.b - Book 12 (Inquiries) Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment - Process Flow

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 9.r � Review Book 0 (Overview of Model Business Practices and Master List of defined Terms), Book 1 (Market Participant Interactions), Book 6 (Contracts) and Book 21 (Energy Services Provider Interface) for the inclusion of definitions for all Defined Terms as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment - Process Flow

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan 9.b � Review / Update Book 2 - Creditworthiness Model Business Practices (RXQ.2) as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on August 22, 2012.

Attachment - Process Flow
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WGQ August 29, 2012 Ratification Ballot due September 28, 2012

Recommendation - Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 (C12003) � Modify standards to remove location common code from NAESB WGQ standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012

Attachment 1 � Additional Standards

Attachment 2 � Nomination Standards

Attachment 3 � Flowing Gas Related Standards

Attachment 4 � Invoicing Related Standards

Attachment 5 � Capacity Release Related Standards

Attachment 6 � Location Data Download

Recommendation � Part B (C12003): Interpretation

Recommendation: R11011 � Revised: NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.24: Offer � add a code value to the Business Conditional data element �Capacity Type Location Indicator� for capacity that is �Primary thru Storage�, NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.20, 5.4.25 and 5.4.26 Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release, Bid and Award � add a date element that is Business Conditional �Capacity Type Location Indicator� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R11017 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.52 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R11018 Revised: Delete data ordering standards and create a new data grouping standard as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R04031 - Amend WGQ Standard No. 4.3.59 to change the timing of the technical review process as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: C12004 - Clarification to WGQ Version 2.0, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.3.14 (Measurement Data Corrections) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 � Execute the plan for the development of meaningful error code values in all data sets to make them easier to understand on the TSPs� EBB web sites as compared to the X12 DISA error codes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5 � Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate. (Reference NAESB Standard No. 4.3.59) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Attachment 1

Attachment 2 - (Redline)

Attachment 2 - (Clean)

Recommendation: R11021 - Modify language of WGQ Standard No. 5.3.2 such that it meets the original intent and is consistent with Interpretations 7.3.15 and 7.3.46 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Attachment 1 - (Redline and Clean)

Attachment 2

Attachment 3
Recommendation - Part A: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7 / 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 (C12003) � Modify standards to remove location common code from NAESB WGQ standards as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012

Attachment 1 � Additional Standards

Attachment 2 � Nomination Standards

Attachment 3 � Flowing Gas Related Standards

Attachment 4 � Invoicing Related Standards

Attachment 5 � Capacity Release Related Standards

Attachment 6 � Location Data Download

Recommendation � Part B (C12003): Interpretation

Recommendation: R11011 � Revised: NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.24: Offer � add a code value to the Business Conditional data element �Capacity Type Location Indicator� for capacity that is �Primary thru Storage�, NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.4.20, 5.4.25 and 5.4.26 Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release, Bid and Award � add a date element that is Business Conditional �Capacity Type Location Indicator� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R11017 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.52 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R11018 Revised: Delete data ordering standards and create a new data grouping standard as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R04031 - Amend WGQ Standard No. 4.3.59 to change the timing of the technical review process as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: C12004 - Clarification to WGQ Version 2.0, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.3.14 (Measurement Data Corrections) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 � Execute the plan for the development of meaningful error code values in all data sets to make them easier to understand on the TSPs� EBB web sites as compared to the X12 DISA error codes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Recommendation: 2012 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5 � Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate. (Reference NAESB Standard No. 4.3.59) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Attachment 1

Attachment 2 - (Redline)

Attachment 2 - (Clean)

Recommendation: R11021 - Modify language of WGQ Standard No. 5.3.2 such that it meets the original intent and is consistent with Interpretations 7.3.15 and 7.3.46 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 23, 2012.

Attachment 1 - (Redline and Clean)

Attachment 2

Attachment 3
Ratification Tally
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WGQ May 10, 2012 Ratification Ballot due June 11, 2012

Recommendation: R11008 - Add one new data element �Life of Reserves Indicator� in the following Transaction Dataset as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Recommendation: WGQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 6 - Review requirements and develop an addendum to the NAESB Base Contract for FAR and GCP clauses as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Attachment 1: Government Acquisition Provisions Addendum to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Attachment 2: FAQs Related to Government Acquisition Provisions Addendum as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012
Recommendation: R11008 - Add one new data element �Life of Reserves Indicator� in the following Transaction Dataset as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Recommendation: WGQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 6 - Review requirements and develop an addendum to the NAESB Base Contract for FAR and GCP clauses as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Attachment 1: Government Acquisition Provisions Addendum to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012

Attachment 2: FAQs Related to Government Acquisition Provisions Addendum as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 3, 2012
Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 10, 2012 Ratification Ballot due June 11, 2012

Recommendation: 2011 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2(a)(i)(1-8), 2(b) and 3(a)(i) - Network Service on OASIS (NITS) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 1 (WEQ-000) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 2 (WEQ-001) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 3 (WEQ-002) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 4 (WEQ-003) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 5 (WEQ-013) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Recommendation: R11022 - Business Practice Standard 013-2.6.8.1 and 013-2.6.8.2 FULL and PART TRANSER as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012
Recommendation: 2011 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2(a)(i)(1-8), 2(b) and 3(a)(i) - Network Service on OASIS (NITS) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 1 (WEQ-000) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 2 (WEQ-001) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 3 (WEQ-002) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 4 (WEQ-003) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Attachment 5 (WEQ-013) as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012

Recommendation: R11022 - Business Practice Standard 013-2.6.8.1 and 013-2.6.8.2 FULL and PART TRANSER as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 1, 2012
Ratification Tally
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WGQ February 28, 2012 Ratification Ballot due March 30, 2012

Recommendation: C11005 - Clarification or interpretation request: In WGQ Standard No. 5.3.2, clarify the meaning of the phrase, �open season ends no later than 1:00 pm on a Business Day� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R10004 - Change the usage of the element Ending Time from Mandatory to Business Conditional in the Nominations dataset; Change the usage of the elements Beginning Time and Ending Time from Mandatory to Business Conditional in the Pre-determined Allocation dataset and Change the usage of Beginning Time (or equivalent element for the specific document below) and Ending Time (or equivalent element for the specific document below) from Mandatory to Senders Option in the Request for Confirmation, Confirmation Response, Scheduled Quantity and Scheduled Quantity for Operator, Allocation, Shipper Imbalance, Measurement Information, Measured Volume Audit Statement, and Transportation / Sales Invoice documents as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R11007 - Modify the Discount Indicator Code Value Description for Code Value 1 and 2 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R05027 - Add two new data elements to the Nomination and Scheduled Quantity data sets that 1) permit the service requestor to identify a specified path for the nominated transaction, and 2) provide shippers the ability to identify the specific month of an imbalance they may want to clear as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: C11005 - Clarification or interpretation request: In WGQ Standard No. 5.3.2, clarify the meaning of the phrase, �open season ends no later than 1:00 pm on a Business Day� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R10004 - Change the usage of the element Ending Time from Mandatory to Business Conditional in the Nominations dataset; Change the usage of the elements Beginning Time and Ending Time from Mandatory to Business Conditional in the Pre-determined Allocation dataset and Change the usage of Beginning Time (or equivalent element for the specific document below) and Ending Time (or equivalent element for the specific document below) from Mandatory to Senders Option in the Request for Confirmation, Confirmation Response, Scheduled Quantity and Scheduled Quantity for Operator, Allocation, Shipper Imbalance, Measurement Information, Measured Volume Audit Statement, and Transportation / Sales Invoice documents as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.



Recommendation: R11007 - Modify the Discount Indicator Code Value Description for Code Value 1 and 2 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.

Recommendation: R05027 - Add two new data elements to the Nomination and Scheduled Quantity data sets that 1) permit the service requestor to identify a specified path for the nominated transaction, and 2) provide shippers the ability to identify the specific month of an imbalance they may want to clear as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 23, 2012.
Ratification Tally
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Retail February 24, 2012 Ratification Ballot due March 26, 2012

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 9.a � Market Participant Interactions Update as revised/approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on February 22, 2012 (redline).

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 9.a � Market Participant Interactions Update as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on February 22, 2012 (clean).
Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 9.a � Market Participant Interactions Update as revised/approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on February 22, 2012 (redline).

Recommendation: 2012 Retail Annual Plan Item 9.a � Market Participant Interactions Update as approved by the REQ and RGQ ECs on February 22, 2012 (clean).
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WEQ February 24, 2012 Ratification Ballot due March 26, 2012

Recommendation: C11004 - Clarify if WEQ-001-9.1 can support a modification of only the source or sink for a long-term firm reservation as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Redline

Recommendation: C11004 - Clarify if WEQ-001-9.1 can support a modification of only the source or sink for a long-term firm reservation as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Revised Bulk Electric System Definition as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Revised Bulk Electric System Definition as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 5.e - Support Crediting Redirect Requests with the Capacity of the Parent Reservation as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012
Recommendation: C11004 - Clarify if WEQ-001-9.1 can support a modification of only the source or sink for a long-term firm reservation as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Redline

Recommendation: C11004 - Clarify if WEQ-001-9.1 can support a modification of only the source or sink for a long-term firm reservation as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Revised Bulk Electric System Definition as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 1.d - Revised Bulk Electric System Definition as revised/approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2012 Annual Plan Item 5.e - Support Crediting Redirect Requests with the Capacity of the Parent Reservation as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 21, 2012
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Retail February 6, 2012 Ratification Ballot due March 7, 2012

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 10 � Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Items 5(a) and (b) � Additional Registration Agent Processes as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 (Phase 2) � Supplier Marketing Practices Disclosure Statement Contents as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.
Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 10 � Update Existing Model Business Practices as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Items 5(a) and (b) � Additional Registration Agent Processes as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 (Phase 2) � Supplier Marketing Practices Disclosure Statement Contents as approved by the REQ EC on October 26, 2011 and RGQ EC on November 2, 2011.
Ratification Tally
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Retail December 22, 2011 Ratification Ballot due January 23, 2012

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 6: Supplier Certification as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 10 d-1: Update of Book 6 - Contracts as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011 - Redline.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 10 d-1: Update of Book 6 - Contracts as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011 - Clean.
Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 6: Supplier Certification as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 10 d-1: Update of Book 6 - Contracts as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011 - Redline.

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 10 d-1: Update of Book 6 - Contracts as approved by the Retail Executive Committees on December 21, 2011 - Clean.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ November 28, 2011 Ratification Ballot due December 28, 2011

Recommendation: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8.a - Changes to the NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 10.2.8 and 10.2.30 to support consistency with Retail and WEQ Activities as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 23, 2011.
Recommendation: 2011 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8.a - Changes to the NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 10.2.8 and 10.2.30 to support consistency with Retail and WEQ Activities as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on November 23, 2011. Ratification Tally
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WGQ November 2, 2011 Ratification Ballot due December 2, 2011

Recommendation R97064-H - Correct the NAESB implementation guides to use approved ASC X12 code values through requests to X12 to adopt the NAESB codes, or through changes to the code values to use the X12 specified codes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 1 - Pre-determined Allocation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.1) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 2 - Pre-determined Allocation Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 3 - Allocation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.3) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 4 - Measurement Information (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.5) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 5 - Measured Volume Audit Statement (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.
Recommendation R97064-H - Correct the NAESB implementation guides to use approved ASC X12 code values through requests to X12 to adopt the NAESB codes, or through changes to the code values to use the X12 specified codes as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 1 - Pre-determined Allocation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.1) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 2 - Pre-determined Allocation Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.2) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 3 - Allocation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.3) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 4 - Measurement Information (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.5) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.

Rec R97064-H Attachment 5 - Measured Volume Audit Statement (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 27, 2011.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ October 27, 2011 Ratification Ballot due November 28, 2011

Recommendation: C11002 - Clarification or interpretation request: Clarify the effects of Bidder Lesser Quantity Indicator on the disclosure of minimum condition elements for EBB / EDI Download portion of NAESB Standard Number 5.4.25. Does the Offer�s Disclose Indicator or Releasing Shipper Lesser Quantity Indicator have any effect on the disclosure of the minimum condition elements for Bids as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011.

Recommendation: C11003 - Clarification or interpretation request: Clarify the effects of Disclosure Indicator, Minimum Rate Disclosure Indicator, Releasing Shipper Lesser Quantity Indicator, and Shorter Term Indicator on the disclosure of minimum condition elements for EBB / EDI Download portion of NAESB Standard Number 5.4.24 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011.
Recommendation: C11002 - Clarification or interpretation request: Clarify the effects of Bidder Lesser Quantity Indicator on the disclosure of minimum condition elements for EBB / EDI Download portion of NAESB Standard Number 5.4.25. Does the Offer�s Disclose Indicator or Releasing Shipper Lesser Quantity Indicator have any effect on the disclosure of the minimum condition elements for Bids as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011.

Recommendation: C11003 - Clarification or interpretation request: Clarify the effects of Disclosure Indicator, Minimum Rate Disclosure Indicator, Releasing Shipper Lesser Quantity Indicator, and Shorter Term Indicator on the disclosure of minimum condition elements for EBB / EDI Download portion of NAESB Standard Number 5.4.24 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on October 19, 2011.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 26, 2011 Ratification Ballot due November 28, 2011

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 5.a/R08001/R08002/R08003/R08005 - Make consistency changes to Version 2.2 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 5.a/R08001/R08002/R08003/R08005 - Make consistency changes to Version 2.2 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 7.a - Review of standards 001-14.1.3 and 001-15.1.2 based on FERC Order No. 676-E as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 7.a - Review of standards 001-14.1.3 and 001-15.1.2 based on FERC Order No. 676-E as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Clean
Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 5.a/R08001/R08002/R08003/R08005 - Make consistency changes to Version 2.2 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 5.a/R08001/R08002/R08003/R08005 - Make consistency changes to Version 2.2 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Clean

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 7.a - Review of standards 001-14.1.3 and 001-15.1.2 based on FERC Order No. 676-E as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Redline

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Item 7.a - Review of standards 001-14.1.3 and 001-15.1.2 based on FERC Order No. 676-E as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on October 25, 2011 - Clean
Ratification Tally
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REQ September 16, 2011 Ratification Ballot due October 17, 2011

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 8(c)/R10008 � Energy Services Provider Interface Standard (Standardize the exchange of Energy Usage Information, as per the requirements outlined in the requirements collected in OpenADE 1.0 Requirements documents) as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on August 17, 2011.
Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 8(c)/R10008 � Energy Services Provider Interface Standard (Standardize the exchange of Energy Usage Information, as per the requirements outlined in the requirements collected in OpenADE 1.0 Requirements documents) as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on August 17, 2011. Ratification Tally
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WGQ August 19, 2011 Ratification Ballot due September 19, 2011

Recommendation: R09008 - Add two business conditional data elements to the Offer Upload, NAESB WGQ Standard 5.4.7 for (1) Responsibility for Out of Path Overrun and (2) Out of Path Location Changes. These data elements should be conditional in standards 5.4.1 and 5.4.3 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R09009 - Add four business conditional data elements to the imbalance trading NAESB WGQ data sets 2.4.11�2.4.16 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R10005- Modify 5.3.26 to eliminate possible disputes over consequences associated with Bid Basis� not selected by Releasing Shipper as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R11004 (MC11001-04) - For NAESB WGQ Version 2.1, add the code values �Non-Renewal Charge� and �AOS� for the data element �Rate Identification Code� in data sets: Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20), Transactional Reporting � Firm Transportation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21), Offer (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.24), Bid (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.25) and Award Download (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.26) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R09008 - Add two business conditional data elements to the Offer Upload, NAESB WGQ Standard 5.4.7 for (1) Responsibility for Out of Path Overrun and (2) Out of Path Location Changes. These data elements should be conditional in standards 5.4.1 and 5.4.3 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R09009 - Add four business conditional data elements to the imbalance trading NAESB WGQ data sets 2.4.11�2.4.16 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R10005- Modify 5.3.26 to eliminate possible disputes over consequences associated with Bid Basis� not selected by Releasing Shipper as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.

Recommendation: R11004 (MC11001-04) - For NAESB WGQ Version 2.1, add the code values �Non-Renewal Charge� and �AOS� for the data element �Rate Identification Code� in data sets: Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20), Transactional Reporting � Firm Transportation (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21), Offer (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.24), Bid (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.25) and Award Download (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.26) as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 18, 2011.
Ratification Tally
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Retail August 18, 2011 Ratification Ballot due September 19, 2011

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 � Supplier Marketing Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on August 17, 2011 (Redline).

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 � Supplier Marketing Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on August 17, 2011 (Clean).

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 � Supplier Marketing Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on August 17, 2011 (Redline).

Recommendation: 2011 Retail Annual Plan Item 7 � Supplier Marketing Practices as approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on August 17, 2011 (Clean).
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WEQ July 11, 2011 Ratification Ballot due August 11, 2011

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Items 2.a.iii.1 through 2.a.iii.3 - Service Across Multiple Transmission Systems (SAMTS) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2011.

Recommendation: WEQ 2011 Annual Plan Items 2.a.iii.1 through 2.a.iii.3 - Service Across Multiple Transmission Systems (SAMTS) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 8, 2011.

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REQ July 7, 2011 Ratification Ballot due August 8, 2011

Recommendation: Retail 2011 Annual Plan Item 8(d)/R10012 - Third Party Access to Smart Meter-based Information as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on July 7, 2011.

Recommendation: Retail 2011 Annual Plan Item 8(d)/R10012 - Third Party Access to Smart Meter-based Information as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on July 7, 2011.

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WGQ June 30, 2011 Ratification Ballot due August 1, 2011

Recommendation: C10001 - Add proposed WGQ Interpretation 7.3.x regarding the term Tariff in NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.23. NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.23 does not specify if the category Tariff under Informational Posting includes negotiated rates, non-conforming agreements, Volume 2s, and X-rate schedules within the definition.

Recommendation: C10001 - Add proposed WGQ Interpretation 7.3.x regarding the term Tariff in NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.23. NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.23 does not specify if the category Tariff under Informational Posting includes negotiated rates, non-conforming agreements, Volume 2s, and X-rate schedules within the definition. as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 19, 2011.

Ratification Tally
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WGQ June 1, 2011 Ratification Ballot due July 1, 2011

Recommendation: R10009 - Add sender's option data element "Open Season ID" to data set 'Transactional Reporting - Firm - Transportation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 19, 2011.

Recommendation: R10009 - Add sender's option data element "Open Season ID" to data set 'Transactional Reporting - Firm - Transportation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 19, 2011.

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WEQ April 13, 2011 Ratification Ballot due May 13, 2011

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4(d) - Business Practice Standards for Measurement and Verification of Energy Efficiency Products as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on April 8, 2011.
Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4(d) - Business Practice Standards for Measurement and Verification of Energy Efficiency Products as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee via notational ballot on April 8, 2011. Ratification Tally
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WGQ March 17, 2011 Ratification Ballot due April 18, 2011

Recommendation: R09016 - Add Rate Schedule data element to the Bid Upload and Bid Download datasets and change conditionality of Location data for Offer Upload/Download datasets or add code values to allow a dummy agenda as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on December 20, 2010.

Recommendation: R10003 - This request proposes the addition of two new data elements �Discount Begin Date� and �Discount End Date� in the following Transaction Datasets: Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20 and Transactional Reporting � Firm Transportation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on December 20, 2010.
Recommendation: R09016 - Add Rate Schedule data element to the Bid Upload and Bid Download datasets and change conditionality of Location data for Offer Upload/Download datasets or add code values to allow a dummy agenda as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on December 20, 2010.

Recommendation: R10003 - This request proposes the addition of two new data elements �Discount Begin Date� and �Discount End Date� in the following Transaction Datasets: Transactional Reporting � Capacity Release, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.20 and Transactional Reporting � Firm Transportation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.21 as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on December 20, 2010.
Ratification Tally
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REQ February 18, 2011 Ratification Ballot due March 21, 2011

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(a) - Phase Two Requirements Specification for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(a-c) - Master Data Elements List for Business Practice Standards associated with NIST PAP 03 and PAP 09 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(b)(ii) - Phase Two - Requirements Specifications for Common Schedule Communication Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(c) - Phase Two Requirements Specification for Retail Standard DR Signals � for NIST PAP09 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(c) - Phase 2: M&V for Demand Response Programs as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.
Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(a) Phase Two Requirements Specification for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(a-c) Master Data Elements List for Business Practice Standards associated with NIST PAP 03 and PAP 09 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(b)(ii) Phase Two - Requirements Specifications for Common Schedule Communication Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 9(c) Phase Two Requirements Specification for Retail Standard DR Signals � for NIST PAP09 as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(c) Phase 2: M&V for Demand Response Programs as approved by the REQ Executive Committee on February 2, 2011.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 18, 2011 Ratification Ballot due March 21, 2011

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(a)(ii) - Phase Two Requirements Specification for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(a-c) - Master Data Elements List for Business Practice Standards associated with NIST PAP 03 and PAP 09 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(b)(ii) - Phase Two - Requirements Specifications for Common Schedule Communication Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(c)(ii) - Phase Two Requirements Specification for Wholesale Standard DR Signals � for NIST PAP09 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4(a) and 4(b) - Review and develop business practice standards to support DR and DSM-EE programs as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.
Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(a)(ii) Phase Two Requirements Specification for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(a-c) Master Data Elements List for Business Practice Standards associated with NIST PAP 03 and PAP 09 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(b)(ii) Phase Two - Requirements Specifications for Common Schedule Communication Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(c)(ii) Phase Two Requirements Specification for Wholesale Standard DR Signals � for NIST PAP09 as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item 4(a) and 4(b) Review and develop business practice standards to support DR and DSM-EE programs as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 18, 2011.
Comments Submitted by
E. Skiba, Midwest ISO on WEQ 2010 Annual Plan Items 4(a) and 4(b)


Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ February 15, 2011 Ratification Ballot due March 17, 2011

Recommendation: R09018 - Add a new MA data element to the Nominations dataset for Model �T� called �Path Rank� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 3, 2011.
Recommendation: R09018 - Add a new MA data element to the Nominations dataset for Model �T� called �Path Rank� as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on February 3, 2011. Ratification Tally
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Retail November 11, 2010 Ratification Ballot due December 10, 2010

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 5a - Users Guide for Book 0 as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - redline

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 5a -Users Guide for Book 0 as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - clean

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 11 - Revised Master List of Defined Terms as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - redline

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 11 - Revised Master List of Defined Terms as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - clean
Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 5a -Users Guide for Book 0 as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - redline

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 5a -Users Guide for Book 0 as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - clean

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 11 - Revised Master List of Defined Terms as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - redline

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 11 - Revised Master List of Defined Terms as approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on October 27, 2010 - clean
Ratification Tally
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WEQ November 4, 2010 Ratification Ballot due December 6, 2010

Recommendation: WEQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 1(a)(i) - Interim Solution for Parallel Flow Visualization as revised by the WEQ EC on October 26, 2010 and approved via notational ballot on November 3, 2010
Recommendation: WEQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 1(a)(i) - Interim Solution for Parallel Flow Visualization as revised by the WEQ EC on October 26, 2010 and approved via notational ballot on November 3, 2010 Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)


REQ October 29, 2010 Ratification Ballot due November 29, 2010

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 9d - Business Practices and Information Models to Support Priority Action Plan 10 � Standardized Energy Usage Information approved by the REQ EC on October 22, 2010
Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 9d - Business Practices and Information Models to Support Priority Action Plan 10 � Standardized Energy Usage Information approved by the REQ EC on October 22, 2010 Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)


WEQ October 29, 2010 Ratification Ballot due November 29, 2010

Recommendation: WEQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6d - Business Practices and Information Models to Support Priority Action Plan 10 � Standardized Energy Usage Information approved by the WEQ EC on October 29, 2010
Recommendation: WEQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6d - Business Practices and Information Models to Support Priority Action Plan 10 � Standardized Energy Usage Information approved by the WEQ EC on October 29, 2010 Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)


Comments Submitted by
E. Skiba, Midwest ISO
Retail October 6, 2010 Ratification Ballot due November 8, 2010

Recommendation: Retail 2009 Annual Plan Item 10a and 10c - Service Request, Disconnection and Reconnection in the Registration Agent Model as approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010.

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 4 - Billing and Payments as approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010 (Redlined)

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 4 - Billing and Paymentsas approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010 (Clean)
Recommendation: Retail 2009 Annual Plan Item 10a and 10c - Service Request, Disconnection and Reconnection in the Registration Agent Model as approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010

Recommendation: Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 4 - Billing and Payments as approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010 (Redlined)

Recommendation: - Retail 2010 Annual Plan Item 4 - Billing and Paymentsas approved by the Retail ECs on September 7, 2010 (Clean)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ October 5, 2010 Ratification Ballot due November 5, 2010

Recommendation: R09014 / WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6 - Create a section/heading under Informational Postings called Regulatory to include all filings made to the FERC as approved by the WGQ EC on October 5, 2010 (Redline).

Recommendation: R09014 / WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6 - Create a section/heading under Informational Postings called Regulatory to include all filings made to the FERC as approved by the WGQ EC on October 5, 2010 (Clean)
Recommendation: R09014 / WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6 - Create a section/heading under Informational Postings called Regulatory to include all filings made to the FERC as approved by the WGQ EC on October 5, 2010 (Redline)

Recommendation: R09014 / WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 6 - Create a section/heading under Informational Postings called Regulatory to include all filings made to the FERC as approved by the WGQ EC on October 5, 2010 (Clean)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ August 27, 2010 Ratification Ballot due September 27, 2010

Recommendation WGQ Annual Plan 2008 Item 5 / Annual Plan 2009 Item 4 / Annual Plan 2010 Item 3 / R08028 - Eliminate Standards 5.4.4. (Replacement Capacity) with revised attachments as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Rec/Attachment 1
Offer revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010


Rec/Attachment 2
Bid revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010


Rec/Attachment 3
Award Download


Rec/Attachment 4
Withdrawal Download


Rec/Attachment 5
Business Documentation revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010


Rec/Attachment 6
Principles/Standards/Interpretations as modified in redline revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010


Recommendation R99033 / R96018 / R04038 - 7/22/2010 - Add the name and definition for design capacity and scheduled quantity to the data set 5.4.13 Operationally Available and Unsubscribed Capcity as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Attachment 1 - Data Dictionary - 7/22/10

Attachment 2 - EDI Technical - 7/22/10

Attachment 3 - EDISM G873OACY - 7/22/10

Attachment 4 - EDISM G873UNSC - 7/22/10

Recommendation R08008 - Develop customer security administration standards as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09006 - Add a new data element �Contract� in the following Transaction Datasets for the NAESB WGQ Version 1.8 release: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.2, Payment Remittance and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.4, Service Requester / Charge Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09021 / R09022 - Add a S/O data element to NAESB WGQ Standard no. 3.4.1 � Transportation/Sales Invoice, Change Charge Type conditionality in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.14.1 Transportation/Sales Invoice as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09025 - Create a new WGQ EDM standard as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 5 as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation WGQ R10001 - Update the NAESB Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism (QEDM) Manual to add the ability to provide Informational Postings reports downloads in a CSV file format as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.
Recommendation WGQ Annual Plan 2008 Item 5 / Annual Plan 2009 Item 4 / Annual Plan 2010 Item 3 / R08028 - Eliminate Standards 5.4.4. (Replacement Capacity) with revised attachments as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Rec/Attachment 1
Offer revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Rec/Attachment 2
Bid revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Rec/Attachment 3
Award Download

Rec/Attachment 4
Withdrawal Download

Rec/Attachment 5
Business Documentation revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Rec/Attachment 6
Principles/Standards/Interpretations as modified in redline revised by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Recommendation R99033 / R96018 / R04038 - 7/22/2010 - Add the name and definition for design capacity and scheduled quantity to the data set 5.4.13 Operationally Available and Unsubscribed Capcity as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010

Attachment 1 - Data Dictionary - 7/22/10

Attachment 2 - EDI Technical - 7/22/10

Attachment 3 - EDISM G873OACY - 7/22/10

Attachment 4 - EDISM G873UNSC - 7/22/10

Recommendation R08008 - Develop customer security administration standards as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09006 - Add a new data element �Contract� in the following Transaction Datasets for the NAESB WGQ Version 1.8 release: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.2, Payment Remittance and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.4, Service Requester / Charge Allowance Invoice as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09021 / R09022 - Add a S/O data element to NAESB WGQ Standard no. 3.4.1 � Transportation/Sales Invoice, Change Charge Type conditionality in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.14.1 Transportation/Sales Invoice as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation R09025 - Create a new WGQ EDM standard as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation WGQ 2010 Annual Plan Item 5 as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.

Recommendation WGQ R10001 - Update the NAESB Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism (QEDM) Manual to add the ability to provide Informational Postings reports downloads in a CSV file format as approved by the WGQ EC on August 19, 2010.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail July 29, 2010 Ratification Ballot due August 30, 2010

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 1 / R05016 - Develop Technical Electronic Implementation Standards and Data Dictionaries (Book 9: Customer Billing and Payment Notification via Uniform Electronic Transactions) as approved by the Retail ECs on February 3, 2010.

Revised Attachment 1 - Data Dictionaries

Revised Attachment 2 - X12 Technical Implementation Guidelines
Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 1 / R05016 - Develop Technical Electronic Implementation Standards and Data Dictionaries (Book 9: Customer Billing and Payment Notification via Uniform Electronic Transactions) as approved by the Retail ECs on February 3, 2010.

Revised Attachment 1 - Data Dictionaries

Revised Attachment 2 - X12 Technical Implementation Guidelines
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ July 21, 2010 Ratification Ballot due August 20, 2010

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).


Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).


Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).


Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).


Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.c - Requirements Specifications for Wholesale Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).


Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.c - Requirements Specifications for Wholesale Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).
Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.c - Requirements Specifications for Wholesale Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Redline).

Recommendation: 2010 WEQ Annual Plan Item No. 6.c - Requirements Specifications for Wholesale Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 7, 2010
(Clean).
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)


Comments Submitted by
E. Skiba, Midwest ISO
REQ June 30, 2010 Ratification Ballot due July 30, 2010

Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.

Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.

Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.c - Requirements Specifications for Retail Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.
Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.a - Requirements Specifications for Common Electricity Product and Pricing Definition � for NIST PAP03 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.

Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.b - Requirements Specifications for Common Scheduling Mechanism for Energy Transactions � for NIST PAP04 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.

Recommendation: 2010 REQ Annual Plan Item No. 9.c - Requirements Specifications for Retail Standard DR Signals - for NIST PAP09 as approved by the REQ EC on June 16, 2010.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WGQ June 15, 2010 Ratification Ballot due July 15, 2010

Recommendatin R09011 - Change the term Power Plant Operator to Power Plant Gas Coordinator in WEQ-011 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 4, 2010 - Redline.

Recommendatin R09011 - Change the term Power Plant Operator to Power Plant Gas Coordinator in WEQ-011 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 4, 2010 - Clean.
Recommendatin R09011 - Change the term Power Plant Operator to Power Plant Gas Coordinator in WEQ-011 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 4, 2010 - Redline

Recommendatin R09011 - Change the term Power Plant Operator to Power Plant Gas Coordinator in WEQ-011 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 4, 2010 - Clean.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WEQ June 15, 2010 Ratification Ballot due July 15, 2010

Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Items 5.a.2 (R08004) and 5.i (R09011) - Multiple Annual Plan Items Affecting WEQ-011 Gas/Electric Coordination as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010.

Attachment (Redline) to Recommendation as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010.

Attachment (Clean) to Recommendation as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010.
Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Items 5.a.2 (R08004) and 5.i (R09011) - Multiple Annual Plan Items Affecting WEQ-011 Gas/Electric Coordination as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010

Attachment (Redline) to Recommendation as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010.

Attachment (Clean) to Recommendation as approved by the WEQ EC on June 4, 2010.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WGQ May 24, 2010 Ratification Ballot due June 23, 2010

Recommendation: R08020 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 4.3.28, 4.3.29, and 5.3.38; Add NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.3.z1 and 5.3.z2; Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.16 � System-Wide Notices as approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2010.

Recommendation: R09001 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.22 � Transactional Reporting � Interruptible Transportation approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2010.
Recommendation: R08020 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 4.3.28, 4.3.29, and 5.3.38; Add NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 5.3.z1 and 5.3.z2; Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.16 � System-Wide Notices as approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2010.

Recommendation: R09001 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.22 � Transactional Reporting � Interruptible Transportation approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2010.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WEQ February 22, 2010 Ratification Ballot due March 24, 2010

Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Item 5.b - Modify NAESB definitions to address internal inconsistencies and inconsistencies with the NERC glossary as approved by the WEQ EC on February 2, 2010 - Redline.

Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Item 5.b - Modify NAESB definitions to address internal inconsistencies and inconsistencies with the NERC glossary as approved by the WEQ EC on February 2, 2010 - Clean.
Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Item 5.b - Modify NAESB definitions to address internal inconsistencies and inconsistencies with the NERC glossary as approved by the WEQ EC on February 2, 2010 - Redline.

Recommendation: WEQ 2009 AP Item 5.b - Modify NAESB definitions to address internal inconsistencies and inconsistencies with the NERC glossary as approved by the WEQ EC on February 2, 2010 - Clean.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WGQ January 13, 2010 Ratification Ballot due February 12, 2010

Recommendation: R09017 - Develop a new ISDA Gas Confirmation Form for use with the ISDA Gas Annex based on the current Confirmation Form under the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Standard 6.3.1, 9/5/06) as approved by the WGQ EC on January 11, 2010.

Attachment to Recommendation R09017 - Exhibit A as approved by the WGQ EC on January 11, 2010.
Recommendation: R09017 - Develop a new ISDA Gas Confirmation Form for use with the ISDA Gas Annex based on the current Confirmation Form under the NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB Standard 6.3.1, 9/5/06)as approved by the WGQ EC on January 11, 2010.

Attachment to Recommendation R09017 - Exhibit A as approved by the WGQ EC on January 11, 2010.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
WEQ December 9, 2009 Ratification Ballot due January 8, 2010
with Revisions to the WEQ Procedures Attached
NAESB WEQ Member Ratification Board Ballot � Revisions to the WEQ Procedures Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)


Late Ballot submitted by ERCOT on 01/12/2010
(Not included in tally)
WEQ November 12, 2009 Ratification Ballot due December 14, 2009

Recommendation: 2009 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(a), 3(a)(vii)/R05020 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009. - Redline

Recommendation: 2009 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(a), 3(a)(vii)/R05020 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009. - Clean

Attachment (Redline) as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009.

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009.
Recommendation: 2009 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(a), 3(a)(vii)/R05020 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009. - Redline

Recommendation: 2009 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(a), 3(a)(vii)/R05020 - Modifications to WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009. - Clean

Attachment (Redline) as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009.

Attachment (Clean) as approved by the WEQ EC on October 27, 2009.
Ratification Tally with Comments
(Excel Format)
REQ October 15, 2009 Ratification Ballot due November 16, 2009

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 6.e - M&V for Demand Response Programs as approved by the REQ EC on October 13, 2009.
Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item No. 6.e - M&V for Demand Response Programs as approved by the REQ EC on October 13, 2009. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ August 17, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
September 16, 2009


Recommendation: R08010 / MC09003(B) - Add the data element �Cycle Indicator� in the Transaction Datasets for NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.1, Offer Download (C), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.2, Bid Download (C), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.3, Award Download (C), and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.7, Offer Upload (BC) and add corresponding error/warning codes in the Transaction Data Set for NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.8, Offer Upload Quick Response as approved by the WGQ EC on August 14, 2009.
Recommendation: R08010 / MC09003(B) - Add the data element �Cycle Indicator� in the Transaction Datasets for NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.1, Offer Download (C), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.2, Bid Download (C), NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.3, Award Download (C), and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.7, Offer Upload (BC) and add corresponding error/warning codes in the Transaction Data Set for NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.8, Offer Upload Quick Response as approved by the WGQ EC on August 14, 2009. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ July 6, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
August 5, 2009


Recommendation: R04014 - Add new data element �Preparer Data� (SO) to the Measurement Volume Audit Statement - NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 8 / WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 7 - Add Proposed NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 4.3.x1, 4.3.x2 and 4.3.x3 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09002/R09007 - Modify the following two Appendices in the NAESB WGQ Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism Standards Manual as indicated below: APPENDIX B - Minimum Technical Characteristics and Guidelines for the Developer and User of the Customer Activities Web Site and APPENDIX C - Minimum and Suggested Technical Characteristics and Guidelines for the Developer and User of the Informational Postings Web Site, Add two new ActiveX control browser plug-ins, Microsoft Reporting Services Client Print Control and Microsoft Silverlight to the list of internet browser plugins, Delete Netscape as a supported browser, Add Mozilla Firefox as another browser option - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09005 - Revise Appendix D of the NAESB WGQ Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism Standards Manual to remove references to UDP 1604 for Secure ICA. The recommended protocol and port configuration for internet ICA based applications is TCP/IP+HTTP using TCP port 80 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09004 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standards Nos. 4.3.23, 4.3.26, 4.3.32 and 4.3.33 and Add NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.xx - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R04003 - Add one new Sender�s Option data element - �Discount Identifier� to the sub-detail level of Transportation / Sales Invoice - NAESB WGQ Std. 3.4.1 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R07008 - Add two new Sender�s Option data elements �Bidder Contact E-mail Address� and �Bidder Contact Phone Number� to the Award Download NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.3 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R08006 - Add one new Sender�s Option data element �Physical Meter Effective Time� to Measurement Volume Audit Statement - NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: NAESB WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a / NAESB WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a / NAESB WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 4 (Order Nos. 698/698A) Recommendation Part 2 - Technical Implementation And NAESB WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 9 / 2009 Annual Plan Item 3a (Order Nos. 712/712A) And R07018 (Spectra Energy) R08019 and R08024 (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP) Part 3 - Interpretations - Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.2, Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.3, Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.15, Delete NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.44 and Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.46 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 1 - Add proposed NAESB WGQ Standard 7.3.x1 as an interpretation of NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.23 and 5.2.1 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009
Ratification Ballot due
August 5, 2009


Recommendation: R04014 - Add new data element �Preparer Data� (SO) to the Measurement Volume Audit Statement - NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 8 / WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 7 - Add Proposed NAESB WGQ Standard Nos. 4.3.x1, 4.3.x2 and 4.3.x3 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09002/R09007 - Modify the following two Appendices in the NAESB WGQ Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism Standards Manual as indicated below: APPENDIX B - Minimum Technical Characteristics and Guidelines for the Developer and User of the Customer Activities Web Site and APPENDIX C - Minimum and Suggested Technical Characteristics and Guidelines for the Developer and User of the Informational Postings Web Site, Add two new ActiveX control browser plug-ins, Microsoft Reporting Services Client Print Control and Microsoft Silverlight to the list of internet browser plugins, Delete Netscape as a supported browser, Add Mozilla Firefox as another browser option - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09005 - Revise Appendix D of the NAESB WGQ Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism Standards Manual to remove references to UDP 1604 for Secure ICA. The recommended protocol and port configuration for internet ICA based applications is TCP/IP+HTTP using TCP port 80 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R09004 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standards Nos. 4.3.23, 4.3.26, 4.3.32 and 4.3.33 and Add NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.xx - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R04003 - Add one new Sender�s Option data element - �Discount Identifier� to the sub-detail level of Transportation / Sales Invoice - NAESB WGQ Std. 3.4.1 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R07008 - Add two new Sender�s Option data elements �Bidder Contact E-mail Address� and �Bidder Contact Phone Number� to the Award Download NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.3 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: R08006 - Add one new Sender�s Option data element �Physical Meter Effective Time� to Measurement Volume Audit Statement - NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: NAESB WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a / NAESB WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a / NAESB WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 4 (Order Nos. 698/698A) Recommendation Part 2 - Technical Implementation And NAESB WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 9 / 2009 Annual Plan Item 3a (Order Nos. 712/712A) And R07018 (Spectra Energy) R08019 and R08024 (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP) Part 3 - Interpretations - Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.2, Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.3, Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.15, Delete NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.44 and Modify NAESB WGQ Intepretation No. 7.3.46 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009

Recommendation: WGQ 2009 Annual Plan Item 1 - Add proposed NAESB WGQ Standard 7.3.x1 as an interpretation of NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.23 and 5.2.1 - as approved by the WGQ EC on June 30, 2009
Ratification Tally
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WEQ June 26, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
July 27, 2009


Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 2(a)(ii)(3) Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - approved by the WEQ EC on June 23, 2009 (Redline)

Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 2(a)(ii)(3) Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - approved by the WEQ EC on June 23, 2009 (Clean)
Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 2(a)(ii)(3) Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - approved by the WEQ EC on June 23, 2009 (Redline)

Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 2(a)(ii)(3) Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - approved by the WEQ EC on June 23, 2009 (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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Comments Submitted by
E. Skiba, Midwest ISO
Retail May 26, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
June 25, 2009


Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � �Develop Model Business Practices and procedures for responding to Customer inquiries directed to Distributors and/or Suppliers and for notification of the other party� - as approved by the Retail EC on May 26, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � �Develop Model Business Practices and procedures for responding to Customer inquiries directed to Distributors and/or Suppliers and for notification of the other party� - as approved by the Retail EC on May 26, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 1 - Model 12.4.1

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 2 - Model 12.4.2.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 3 - Model 12.4.3.
Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � �Develop Model Business Practices and procedures for responding to Customer inquiries directed to Distributors and/or Suppliers and for notification of the other party� - as approved by the Retail EC on May 26, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � �Develop Model Business Practices and procedures for responding to Customer inquiries directed to Distributors and/or Suppliers and for notification of the other party� - as approved by the Retail EC on May 26, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 1 - Model 12.4.1

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 2 - Model 12.4.2.

Recommendation: 2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 4.a � Part 2 � Attachment 3 - Model 12.4.3.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ May 15, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
June 15, 2009


Recommendation: R08015/2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2.b/2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Revise the Trading Partner Agreement (�TPA�) as approved by the Retail EC on May 13, 2009 and WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1: Exhibit A - Proposed Revised Trading Partner Agreement (WGQ Standard 6.3.3 / RXQ.6.1)

Attachment 2: Exhibit B - Proposed Trading Partner Worksheet WGQ Standards 6.3.3.TPW / RXQ6.1 TPW)

Attachment 3: Exhibit C - Proposed Frequently Asked Questions (2009 TPA & TPW)

Attachment 4: Exhibit D - Proposed Revisions to Internet ET

Attachment 5: Exhibit E - Proposed Revisions to WGQ QEDM

Attachment 6: Exhibit F - Proposed Revisions to Retail QEDM

Recommedation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7.a, 2008 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4.a.ii, 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.i, 2008 WGQ Annual Plan Item 9, 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4, R07018, R08019 and R08024 - Modify the capacity release data sets as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Recommendation: R07014 - Modify the Confirmation Response Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.7) to be the newly re-named Confirmation Quick Response such that it can be used as a quick response for both the Request for Confirmation (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.3) and the Confirmation Response (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.4) as approved by the WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 9 - Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.
Recommendation: R08015/2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2.b/2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Revise the Trading Partner Agreement (�TPA�) as approved by the Retail EC on May 13, 2009 and WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1: Exhibit A - Proposed Revised Trading Partner Agreement (WGQ Standard 6.3.3 / RXQ.6.1)

Attachment 2: Exhibit B - Proposed Trading Partner Worksheet WGQ Standards 6.3.3.TPW / RXQ6.1 TPW)

Attachment 3: Exhibit C - Proposed Frequently Asked Questions (2009 TPA & TPW)

Attachment 4: Exhibit D - Proposed Revisions to Internet ET

Attachment 5: Exhibit E - Proposed Revisions to WGQ QEDM

Attachment 6: Exhibit F - Proposed Revisions to Retail QEDM

Recommedation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 7.a, 2008 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4.a.ii, 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3.a.i, 2008 WGQ Annual Plan Item 9, 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4, R07018, R08019 and R08024 - Modify the capacity release data sets as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Recommendation: R07014 - Modify the Confirmation Response Quick Response (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.7) to be the newly re-named Confirmation Quick Response such that it can be used as a quick response for both the Request for Confirmation (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.3) and the Confirmation Response (NAESB WGQ Std. 1.4.4) as approved by the WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Recommendation: 2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 9 - Review minimum technical characteristics in Appendices B, C, and D of the WGQ QEDM Manual, and make changes as appropriate as approved by the WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.
Ratification Tally
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Retail May 15, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
June 15, 2009


Recommendation: R08015/2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2.b/2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Revise the Trading Partner Agreement (�TPA�) as approved by the Retail EC on May 13, 2009 and WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1: Exhibit A - Proposed Revised Trading Partner Agreement (WGQ Standard 6.3.3 / RXQ.6.1)

Attachment 2: Exhibit B - Proposed Trading Partner Worksheet WGQ Standards 6.3.3.TPW / RXQ6.1 TPW)

Attachment 3: Exhibit C - Proposed Frequently Asked Questions (2009 TPA & TPW)

Attachment 4: Exhibit D - Proposed Revisions to Internet ET

Attachment 5: Exhibit E - Proposed Revisions to WGQ QEDM

Attachment 6: Exhibit F - Proposed Revisions to Retail QEDM
Recommendation: R08015/2009 WGQ Annual Plan Item 2.b/2009 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Revise the Trading Partner Agreement (�TPA�) as approved by the Retail EC on May 13, 2009 and WGQ EC on May 14, 2009.

Attachment 1: Exhibit A - Proposed Revised Trading Partner Agreement (WGQ Standard 6.3.3 / RXQ.6.1)

Attachment 2: Exhibit B - Proposed Trading Partner Worksheet WGQ Standards 6.3.3.TPW / RXQ6.1 TPW)

Attachment 3: Exhibit C - Proposed Frequently Asked Questions (2009 TPA & TPW)

Attachment 4: Exhibit D - Proposed Revisions to Internet ET

Attachment 5: Exhibit E - Proposed Revisions to WGQ QEDM

Attachment 6: Exhibit F - Proposed Revisions to Retail QEDM
Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 15, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
June 15, 2009


Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 3(d) - Order 717, Standards of Conduct approved by the WEQ EC on May 12, 2009 (Redline)

Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 3(d) - Order 717, Standards of Conduct approved by the WEQ EC on May 12, 2009 (Clean)

Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 3(d) - Order 717, Standards of Conduct approved by the WEQ EC on May 12, 2009 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2009 Annual Plan Item 3(d) - Order 717, Standards of Conduct approved by the WEQ EC on May 12, 2009 - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 12, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
March 16, 2009


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5(a) Approved by the WEQ EC on February 10, 2009 (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5(a) Approved by the WEQ EC on February 10, 2009 (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5(a) - Review and develop business practice standards to support DR and DSM-EE programs. Approved by the WEQ EC on February 10, 2009. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5(a) - Review and develop business practice standards to support DR and DSM-EE programs. Approved by the WEQ EC on February 10, 2009. - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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Comments Submitted by
A. Breidenbaugh, EnerNOC, Inc.
WGQ February 11, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
March 13, 2009


Recommendation: R06016 Approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2009

Recommendation: R08007 Approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2009

Recommendation: R06016 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No: 4.3.69 to expand the �Submit� function to include sending records to the TSP for processing from the Matrix to now include the Form as well. Approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2009.

Recommendation: R08007 - Modify NAESB WGQ Standard No: 4.3.16 to refer to Appendix C for valid display and download formats. Approved by the WGQ EC on February 5, 2009.
Ratification Tally
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Retail February 11, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
March 13, 2009


Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 2(a), Part 1 approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 2(a), Part 2 approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 as revised and approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009 - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 as revised and approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009 - (Clean)

Attachment to Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 - (Models)

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 2 approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009
Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 2(a), Part 1 - Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change including Using a Registration Agent (Technical X12 Implementation Guidelines) approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 2(a), Part 2 - Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change including Using a Registration Agent (Data Dictionaries) approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 - ESI ID Set-up, ESI ID Information Change, and Ad Hoc Historical Usage Using a Registration Agent (Model Business Practices) as revised and approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009 - (Redine)

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 - ESI ID Set-up, ESI ID Information Change, and Ad Hoc Historical Usage Using a Registration Agent (Model Business Practices) as revised and approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009 - (Clean)

Attachment to Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 1 - Models

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Items 3(iv) and (v), Part 2 - ESI ID Set-up, ESI ID Information Change, and Ad Hoc Historical Usage Using a Registration Agent (Technical X12 Implementation Guidelines and Data Dictionaries) approved by the REQ/RGQ Executive Committees on February 4, 2009
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 9, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
March 11, 2009


Recommendation 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(m)/R07007 revised by the WEQ EC on February 3, 2009 (Redline)

Recommendation 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(m)/R07007 revised by the WEQ EC on February 3, 2009 (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6(m)/R07007 - (Update the Timing Table to Reflect the Categories (On-time, Late, After-the-fact, and Pre-late) used in the latest E-Tag Specification with respect to receipt of an Arranged Interchange (RFI)) as submitted and revised by the WEQ EC on February 3, 2009.

Ratification Tally
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WGQ January 6, 2009 Ratification Ballot due
February 6, 2009


Recommendation: WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 10 / R08026 Approved by the WGQ EC on January 6, 2009

Recommendation: WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 10 / R08026 - Standards of Conduct as Approved by the WGQ EC on January 6, 2009.

Ratification Tally
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WEQ December 11, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
January 12, 2009


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a.ii - Continuous Support of TLR Procedure in Alignment with NERC Efforts on Phase II and Phase III as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: Continuous Support of TLR Procedure in Alignment with NERC Efforts on Phase II and Phase III as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Clean).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.iv.3, 3.a.vii, and 6.l - Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - Part 1 as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.iv.3, 3.a.vii, and 6.l - Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - Part 1 as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Clean).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a.ii - Continuous Support of TLR Procedure in Alignment with NERC Efforts on Phase II and Phase III as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1.a.ii - Continuous Support of TLR Procedure in Alignment with NERC Efforts on Phase II and Phase III as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Clean)..

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.iv.3, 3.a.vii, and 6.l - Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - Part 1 as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.iv.3, 3.a.vii, and 6.l - Rollover Rights on Redirect on a Firm Basis - Part 1 as revised by the WEQ EC on November 4, 2008 - (Clean).

Ratification Tally
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WGQ November 17, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
December 17, 2008


Recommendation: R04001 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04002 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04004 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04012 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04033/R05011/R05023/R05025/R05029 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04041 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06019 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R07012 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R96121-a23/R07011 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R05028 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R04024/R04039/R05024 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R05003 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06013 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06017 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06018 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06020 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06021 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R07006 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R07016 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R07017 as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation: R06023 as revised by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008 - (Redline)

Recommendation: R06023 as revised by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008 - (Clean)

Recommendation R04001 � Add new data element �Contact Person (E-mail Address)� to data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 Shipper Imbalance � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04002 � Add new data elements �Billable Party (Payer) Contact� at the same level as the Billable Party (Payer Data) and add new data element �Invoice Status Code� to the header level and two corresponding code values in data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 Transportation Sales/Invoice and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.4 Service Requester Level Charge/Allowance Invoice - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04004 � Add new data element �Voluntary GRI Paid� at the detail level (billable party level) in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 4.3.2 Payment Remittance - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04012 � Add new data element �Location Data� (SO) and delete data element �PI Data Ref. Number� (SO) in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 Measured Volume Audit Statement. - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04033/R05011/R05023/R05025/R05029 � Add three code values for data element �Adjustment Type� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.3 Allocation and add six code values for data element �Adjustment Type� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 Shipper Imbalance � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04041 � Add three code values for data element �Allocation Method� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.1 Pre-determined Allocation - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06019 � Add three warning validation code values in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.2 Pre-determined Allocation Quick Response � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R07012 � Add four code values for data element �Meter Type� to data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 Measured Volume Audit Statement � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R96121-a23/R07011 � Add code value definitions for various code values associated with 49 different data elements in one or more of the following 22 data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 Shipper Imbalance, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.6 Measured Volume Audit Statement, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.8 Response to Request for Information, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 Transportation / Sales Invoice, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.1 Offer Download, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.2 Bid Download, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.3 Award Download, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.4 Replacement Capacity, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.5 Withdrawal Capacity, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.6 Withdrawal Upload, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.7 Offer Upload, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.8 Offer Upload Quick Response, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.9 Offer Upload Notification, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.10 Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.11 Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation Quick R esponse, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.12 Offer Upload Final Disposition, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.13 Operationally Available and Unsubscribed Capacity, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.14 Upload of Request for Download of Posted Datasets, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.15 Response to Upload of Request for Download of Posted Datasets, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.16 System Wide Notices, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.17 Note/Special Instruction and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 5.4.18 Bid Upload - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R05028 � Add three new codes in the �Allocation Transaction Type Matrix� Code Values Dictionary for data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.3 Allocation and add three new code values for data element �Allocation Transaction Type� in dataset: NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.7 Request for Information - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R04024/R04039/R05024 � Add eight and modify three code values, modify one code value description, and one code value definition for data element �Charge Type� in data element: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 Transportation / Sales Invoice - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R05003 � Add code value �Special Fuel Surcharge� to data element �Charge Type� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 Transportation / Sales Invoice - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06013 � Add 13 code values for the data element �Charge Type� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 Transportation / Sales Invoice � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06017 � Add three warning and two error validation code values in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.2 Nomination Quick Response � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06018 � Add two error validation code values in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.7 Confirmation Response Quick Response � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06020 � Add one warning validation code value to data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.2 Pre-determined Allocation Quick Response � as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06021 � Add new code values for the data element �Transaction Type� in data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.1 Nominations, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 Shipper Imbalance, and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 2.4.4 Transportation / Sales Invoice - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R07006 � Add two code values for the data element �Reduction Reason� in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.6 Scheduled Quantity for Operator - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R07016 � Add two code values for the data element �Reduction Reason� in data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.4 Confirmation Response, NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity, and NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.6 Scheduled Quantity for Operator - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R07017 � Add two warning validation code values in data set: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.2 Nomination Quick Response - as approved by the WGQ EC on November 6, 2008.

Recommendation R06023 � Add 19 code values for data element �Reduction Reason� in data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity and NAESB WGQ Standard 1.4.6 Scheduled Quantity for Operator as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 6, 2008 - (Redline)

Recommendation R06023 � Add 19 code values for data element �Reduction Reason� in data sets: NAESB WGQ Standard No. 1.4.5 Scheduled Quantity and NAESB WGQ Standard 1.4.6 Scheduled Quantity for Operator as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 6, 2008 - (Clean)

Ratification Tally
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WEQ November 14, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
December 15, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.b.iii.1-3 - Capacity Benefits Margin (CBM) as revised by the WEQ EC on October 23, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.b.iii.1-3 - Capacity Benefits Margin (CBM) as revised by the WEQ EC on October 23, 2008 - (Clean).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.b.iii.1-3 - Capacity Benefits Margin (CBM) as revised by the WEQ EC on October 23, 2008 - (Redline).

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.b.iii.1-3 - Capacity Benefits Margin (CBM) as revised by the WEQ EC on October 23, 2008 - (Redline).

Ratification Tally
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All Quadrants October 21, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
November 21, 2008


Certificate
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WEQ August 23, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
September 25, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2/2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.vii.1 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 31, 2008 and August 8, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2/2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.vii.1 as revised by the WEQ EC on July 31, 2008 and August 8, 2008 - (Clean)
Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2/2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.vii.1: Conditional Firm Business Practice Standards associated with S&CP Requirements completed in 2008 AP 2(a)(i)(1) and Tagging for Conditional Service (Additional changes to Rollover templates) as revised by the WEQ EC on July 31, 2008 and August 8, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.2/2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.vii.1: Conditional Firm Business Practice Standards associated with S&CP Requirements completed in 2008 AP 2(a)(i)(1) and Tagging for Conditional Service (Additional changes to Rollover templates) as revised by the WEQ EC on July 31, 2008 and August 8, 2008 - (Clean)
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Comments Submitted by
B. Rehman, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
F. Halpin, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
B. Anderson, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
S. Berwager, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
D. Kimm, MidAmerican Energy Company
WEQ August 22, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
September 22, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a/R07019 - Review/revised WEQ-006 to remove/revise mandatory requirements for Interconnection Time Monitor as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a/R07019 - Review/revised WEQ-006 to remove/revise mandatory requirements for Interconnection Time Monitor as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.ii.2 - Postbacks and Counterflows Business Practice Standards as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.ii.2 - Postbacks and Counterflows Business Practice Standards as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.iv.4, 2.a.vi.4, and 2.b.ii.1 - Existing Transmission Commitments as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.iv.4, 2.a.vi.4, and 2.b.ii.1 - Existing Transmission Commitments as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.d - Modify WEQ-001 to reflect in the definition of certain ancillary services that such ancillary services may be provided by non-generation resources such as demand resources approved by the WEQ Executive Committee August 19, 2008.
Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a/R07019 - Review/revised WEQ-006 to remove/revise mandatory requirements for Interconnection Time Monitor as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.a/R07019 - Review/revised WEQ-006 to remove/revise mandatory requirements for Interconnection Time Monitor as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.ii.2 - Postbacks and Counterflows Business Practice Standards as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.ii.2 - Postbacks and Counterflows Business Practice Standards as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.iv.4, 2.a.vi.4, and 2.b.ii.1 - Existing Transmission Commitments as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.iv.4, 2.a.vi.4, and 2.b.ii.1 - Existing Transmission Commitments as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 19, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 6.d - Modify WEQ-001 to reflect in the definition of certain ancillary services that such ancillary services may be provided by non-generation resources such as demand resources approved by the WEQ Executive Committee August 19, 2008.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ July 24, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
August 25, 2008


Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7b/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4b - (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) approved by the WGQ EC on May 15, 2008.

Revised Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a - (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on June 25, 2008 -(Redline)

Revised Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a - (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on June 25, 2008 - (Clean)

Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7b/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4b - Develop standards for providing increased receipt and delivery point flexibility through the use of redirects of scheduled quantities. (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) approved by the WGQ EC on May 15, 2008.

Revised Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a - Develop standards to provide for index-based pricing for capacity release. (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on June 25, 2008 -(Redline)

Revised Recommendation: WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 7a/WGQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 4a - Develop standards to provide for index-based pricing for capacity release. (FERC Order No. 698 issued 6-25-07, Docket Nos. RM05-5-001 and RM96-1-027) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on June 25, 2008 -(Clean)

Ratification Tally
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Comments Submitted by
P. Love, Natural Gas Pipe Line Company of America


Comments Submitted by
D. Davis, Williams Gas Pipeline
WEQ June 23, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
July 23, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.4, 2.b.v.4 and 2.b.v.5 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 18, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.4, 2.b.v.4 and 2.b.v.5 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 18, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.4, 2.b.v.4 and 2.b.v.5 - Load Forecast and Actual Load Business Practice Standards associated with S&CP changes as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 18, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.4, 2.b.v.4 and 2.b.v.5 - Load Forecast and Actual Load Business Practice Standards associated with S&CP changes as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 18, 2008. - (Redline)
Ratification Tally
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RGQ, REQ, WGQ June 11, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
July 11, 2008


Revised Recommendation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3/2007 RGQ/REQ Annual Plan Item 9 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008 and approved by the RGQ/REQ Executive Committees on June 3, 2008. - (Redline)

Revised Recommendation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3/2007 RGQ/REQ Annual Plan Item 9 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008 and approved by the RGQ/REQ Executive Committees on June 3, 2008. - (Clean)

Revised Recommendation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3/2007 RGQ/REQ Annual Plan Item 9 - Develop or amend WGQ technical standards, as appropriate, to address the DOE Sandia National Laboratories 2006 surety assessment findings and recommendations (WGQ)/Address issues raised in the Department of Energy�s Sandia National Laboratories on NAESB technical standards and respond to the surety assessment finding and recommendations (REQ/RGQ) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008 and approved by the RGQ/REQ Executive Committees on June 3, 2008. - (Redline)

Revised Recommendation: 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 3/2007 RGQ/REQ Annual Plan Item 9 - Develop or amend WGQ technical standards, as appropriate, to address the DOE Sandia National Laboratories 2006 surety assessment findings and recommendations (WGQ)/Address issues raised in the Department of Energy�s Sandia National Laboratories on NAESB technical standards and respond to the surety assessment finding and recommendations (REQ/RGQ) as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008 and approved by the RGQ/REQ Executive Committees on June 3, 2008. - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 28, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
June 27, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.vii as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.vii as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.vii - WEQ-001 changes for "ATC Information Link" on OASIS and TTC and ATC methodologies and values as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.vii - WEQ-001 changes for "ATC Information Link" on OASIS and TTC and ATC methodologies and values as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 24, 2008. - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ May 23, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
June 23, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.5, 2.a.i.6, 2.a.ii.1-3 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 13, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.5, 2.a.i.6, 2.a.ii.1-3 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 13, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.5, 2.a.i.6, 2.a.ii.1-3 - Rebid of Partial Service, Preconfirmation Priority, Metrics, Redispatch Cost Posting as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 13, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Items 2.a.i.5, 2.a.i.6, 2.a.ii.1-3 - Rebid of Partial Service, Preconfirmation Priority, Metrics, Redispatch Cost Posting as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on May 13, 2008. - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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Retail May 22, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
June 22, 2008


Recommendation: R05016A approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008.

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) as revised by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) as revised by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008. - (Clean)

Attachment to Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008.

Recommendation: R05016A Standards or model business practices for electronic retail billing transactins and bill payment transactions between customers, suppliers, and utilities approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008.

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) - Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent as revised by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) - Customer Enrollment, Drop and Account Information Change Using a Registration Agent as revised by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008. - (Clean)

Attachment to Recommendation: 2008 Retail Annual Plan Item 3(i), (ii), and (iii) approved by the REQ and RGQ Executive Committees on May 14, 2008.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ May 21, 2008 Modified Ratification Ballot due
June 21, 2008


Revised Recommendation: R05005 approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008.

Recommendation: C07003 and supporting documents as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: C07003 and supporting documents as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: C07002 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: C07002 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Clean)

Revised Recommendation: R05005 - Add new transaction type codes to the Nomination 1.4.1, Shippper Scheduled Quantity 1.4.5, and Transportation Sales Invoice 3.4.1 data sets approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008.

Recommendation: C07003 and supporting documents - NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas bankruptcy provisions as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: C07003 and supporting documents - NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas bankruptcy provisions as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Clean)

Recommendation: C07002 - Transportation Service Provider's (TSP) Informational Postings website downloads formats as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Redline)

Recommendation: C07002 - Transportation Service Provider's (TSP) Informational Postings website downloads formats as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on May 15, 2008. - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ April 16, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
May 16, 2008


Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.v.3 and 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.3: "ATC/TTC Narratives" (Redline) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 14, 2008 via notational ballot

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.v.3 and 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.3: "ATC/TTC Narratives" (Clean) as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 14, 2008 via notational ballot

Recommendation: 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.b.v.3 and 2008 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2.a.i.3: "ATC/TTC Narratives" as approved by the WEQ Executive Committee on April 14, 2008 via notational ballot Ratification Tally
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Comments Submitted by
E. Skiba, Midwest ISO
WGQ April 2, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
May 2, 2008


Recommendation R07015: "Adds a new internet browser plug-in, Adobe Flash Player, to the NAESB Wholesale Gas Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism" as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 27, 2008 via notational ballot

Recommendation R07015: "Adds a new internet browser plug-in, Adobe Flash Player, to the NAESB Wholesale Gas Quadrant Electronic Delivery Mechanism" as approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on March 27, 2008 via notational ballot Ratification Tally
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WEQ March 5, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
April 4, 2008


Recommendation: 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5 and 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8: �Develop business practices as needed to support the e-Tariff program including submittal of tariffs and metadata as revised by the WEQ and WGQ Executive Committees on February 29, 2008

Attachment to Recommendation: 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5 and 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 as revised by the WEQ and WGQ Executive Committees on February 29, 2008

Recommendation: 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5 and 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8: �Develop business practices as needed to support the e-Tariff program including submittal of tariffs and metadata as revised by the WEQ and WGQ Executive Committees on February 29, 2008

Attachment to Recommendation: 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 5 and 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 8 as revised by the WEQ and WGQ Executive Committees on February 29, 2008
Ratification Tally
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WEQ February 13, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
March 13, 2008


Recommendation 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 - OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008

Attachment to Recommendation WEQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 � OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008
(Redline)


Attachment to Recommendation WEQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 � OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008
(Clean)


Recommendation 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 - OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008

Attachment to Recommendation WEQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 � OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008 - (Redline)

Attachment to Recommendation WEQ 2008 Annual Plan Item 2(i)7 � OASIS Exemptions Appendix C as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on February 4, 2008 - (Clean)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ January 31, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
February 29, 2008


Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 1-OASIS S&CPs (WEQ-002) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 2-OASIS Data Dictionary (WEQ-003) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 3-OASIS Implementation Guide (WEQ-013) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 1-OASIS S&CPs (WEQ-002) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 2-OASIS Data Dictionary (WEQ-003) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 3-OASIS Implementation Guide (WEQ-013) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.
Comments Submitted by
M. Goldberg, ISO New England


Comments Submitted by
C. Monroe, Southwest Power Pool


Comments Submitted by
B. Rehman, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
F. Halpin, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
S. Berwager, Bonneville Power Administration


Ratification Tally
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WGQ January 17, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
February 17, 2008


2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 and Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 6

Recommendation R01003

Recommendation R02007

Recommendation R02011

Recommendation R03001

Recommendation R03010

Recommendation R03011

Recommendation R03012

Recommendation R03016 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007

Recommendation R03020

Recommendation R03021

Recommendation R03025

Recommendation R03028

Recommendation R03029 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007

Recommendation R03032

Recommendation R04022 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007

Recommendation R04023

Recommendation R04026

Recommendation R05006

Recommendation R05010

Recommendation R05012

Recommendation R05017

Recommendation R06001

Recommendation R06007

Recommendation R06011

Recommendation R06012

Recommendation R06014
2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 and Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 6 - Prepare a joint analysis for AS2 and AS3 protocols as compared to the NAESB IET

Recommendation R01003 - Add a System Management Service Quantity data element to various capacity release datasets

Recommendation R02007 - Add new data element 'Notes Codes' and two related codes for the Invoicing data sets (3.4.1)

Recommendation R02011 - Add code values for NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.3 - Allocation, NAESB WGQ Standard 2.4.4 - Shipper Imbalance

Recommendation R03001 - Request two new data elements be added to the Request for Confirmation, Confirmation Response and Scheduled Quantity for Operator. The new data elements would be used at the same level as the Location Data and would be used to define a limit on the total amount of capacity that could be confirmed as delivery or receipt

Recommendation R03010 - Modifications to the NAESB WGQ Transactional Reporting - Capacity Release Standard 5.4.20 to enhance the display of capacity release data sets at the Sender's Option, including modifications to existing data elements and new data elements

Recommendation R03011 - Modifications to NAESB WGQ Transactional Reporting - Firm Transportation Standard 5.4.21 to enhance the display of firm data at the Sender's Option, including the addition of new data elements, changes to existing data elements, and the addition of new code values

Recommendation R03012 - Modifications to NAESB WGQ Transactional Reporting - Interruptible Transportation Standard 5.4.22 to enhance the display of interruptible data at the Sender's Option, including the additional of new data elements, changes to existing data elements, and the addition of new code values

Recommendation R03016 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007 - Add a new code value - Corrected / Updated - for Contract Status to provide the ability to identify when the contract data as reported on the transactional reports has been corrected or updated

Recommendation R03020 - Develop a new defined term/definition for Applicable Regulatory Authority and review NAESB WGQ Standards to make corresponding changes

Recommendation R03021 - Create a new Standard that indicates that unless otherwise denoted, all times contained with the NAESB WGQ Standards are Central Clock Time

Recommendation R03025 - Add a new notice type - Rates and Charges - to NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.29

Recommendation R03028 - Add a reduction reason code to Scheduled Quantity, Operator Scheduled Quantity and Confirmation Response

Recommendation R03029 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007 - Add a new Notice Type to System-Wide Notices Standard 5.4.16 to support firm capacity including subscribed ROFR Capacity

Recommendation R03032 - Change existing data elements of NAESB WGQ Transactional Reporting - Firm Transportation Standard 5.4.21

Recommendation R04022 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee on November 8, 2007 - Amend WGQ Standards 1.4.5 and 1.4.6 to allow new reduction reason codes

Recommendation R04023 - Amend WGQ Standards to add new reduction reason code data element

Recommendation R04026 - Amend WGQ Standard 1.4.1 to add new storage limitation code value

Recommendation R05006 - Add code value to Validation Code and Message elements in Nomination Quick Response dataset

Recommendation R05010 - Add code values to Validation Code and Message elements in Nomination Quick Response dataset

Recommendation R05012 - Add Reduction Reason code to Scheduled Quantity, Operator Scheduled Quantity and Confirmation Response

Recommendation R05017 - Delete or change the usage of the data element Rate Form/Type Code from datasets 5.4.20, 5.4.21 and 5.4.22

Recommendation R06001 - Add two Nomination Transaction Type codes to support the nomination and tracking of the shipping entity or producing entity on the interconnecting facility where title tracking is employed by the TSP

Recommendation R06007 - Add Reduction Reason code to Scheduled Quantity, Operator Scheduled Quantity and Confirmation Response

Recommendation R06011 - Add 3 detail (contract) level and 1 sub detail (nomination) level code values to Validation Code and Message elements in Nomination Quick Response dataset

Recommendation R06012 - Add two (2) new code values for the data element �Transaction Type� into Scheduled Quantity and Invoice Datasets

Recommendation R06014 - Add code values for the Rate Identification Code data element in the Transactional Reporting datasets
Ratification Tally
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Retail January 8, 2008 Ratification Ballot due
February 8, 2008


Recommendation for 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 and Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 6

Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 3a(iii)

Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 5 - Customer Information

Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 5 - Customer Information (Information Requirements and Technical Electronic Implementation Model Business Practices)

Recommendation for 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 4 and Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 6 - Prepare a joint analysis for AS2 and AS3 protocols as compared to the NAESB IET

Recommendation for 2007 Retail Annual Plan Item 3a(iii) - Account Information Change

Recommendation for 2007 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Customer Information

Recommendation for 2007 Retail Annual Plan Item 5 - Customer Information (Information Requirements and Technical Electronic Implementation Model Business Practices)
Ratification Tally
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WEQ November 19, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
December 19, 2007


Recommendation: Clarification C07001: Interpretation of WEQ-011-1.2

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001.

Attachment to Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001 - (Redline).

Attachment to Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001 - (Clean).

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 1-OASIS S&CPs (WEQ-002) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 2-OASIS Data Dictionary (WEQ-003) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 3-OASIS Implementation Guide (WEQ-013) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation: Clarification C07001: Interpretation of WEQ-011-1.2

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001

Attachment to Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001 - (Redline)

Attachment to Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(c) - Order 890 modifications to WEQ-001 - (Clean)

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 1-OASIS S&CPs (WEQ-002) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 2-OASIS Data Dictionary (WEQ-003) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.

Recommendation 2007 Annual Plan Item 2(ii) - Order 890 Work Plan Group 1: Conditional Firm, Annotations For ATC; Load Forecast and Actual Load; Re-Bid of Partial Service; and Preconfirmation Priority - Attachment to Recommendation 3-OASIS Implementation Guide (WEQ-013) as revised by the WEQ EC on 11/6/2007.
Ratification Tally
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WEQ October 10, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
November 12, 2007
Modification of Wholesale Electric Quadrant Procedures Ratification Tally
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WEQ September 4, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
October 4, 2007


Recommendation R06025 - Revised By WEQ Executive Committee on 08/14/2007 - Clean

Recommendation R06025 - Revised By WEQ Executive Committee on 08/14/2007 - Redline

Recommendation R06025 - Modify Appendix D of WEQ 004 to add an explanation for the terms �required� and �correctable�, to add a sentence clarifying that tag data elements are not correctable and are not required, and to make the element of energy Product Type required as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on August 14, 2007 Ratification Tally
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WEQ August 17, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
September 17, 2007


Recommendation R05018 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 20, 2007

Recommendation R06026/2007 Annual Plan item 1(b)

Attachment to Recommendation R06026/2007 Annual Plan item 1(b)

Recommendation R07002 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 20, 2007

Attachment 1 to Recommendation R07002 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 20, 2007

Attachment 2 to Recommendation R07002 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 20, 2007

Attachment 3 to Recommendation R07002 as revised by the WEQ Executive Committee on July 20, 2007
Recommendation R05018 - Revise the e-Tag specification to allow PSEs associated with a transmission segment in the tag optional approval rights.

Recommendation R06026/2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(b) - Revise WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standard requirement 2.2 and the table contained in Appendix A, part B, to exempt WECC.

Attachment to Recommendation R06026/2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 1(b) - WEQ-004 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standard.

Recommendation R07002 - Request to divide the OASIS S&CP into two documents: The S&CP and 2) an Implementation Guide.

Attachment 1 to Recommendation R07002 - Business Practices for Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) Standards & Communication Protocols.

Attachment 2 to Recommendation R07002 - NAESB Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) Data Dictionary � WEQ-003.

Attachment 3 to Recommendation R07002 - Business Practices for Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) Implementation Guide.
Ratification Tally
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WGQ July 19, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
August 18, 2007


Recommendation for 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5
Recommendation 2007 WGQ Annual Plan Item 5 - Develop FAQs for the updated NAESB Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated September 5, 2006. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail July 19, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
August 20, 2007


Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 3a(ii) as Revised by the Retail EC on 5/9/07

Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 1(a) as Revised by the Retail EC on 5/9/07

Attachment to Recommendation for Retail 2007 Annual Plan Item 1(a) as Revised by the Retail EC on 5/9/07

Recommendation for Retail 2005 Annual Plan Item 3 as Revised by the Retail EC on 5/9/07

Recommendation for R05016
Recommendation 2007 Retail Annual Plan Item 3a(ii) as Revised by the Retail Executive Committee - Customer Drop

Recommendation 2007 Retail Annual Plan Item 1(a) as Revised by the Retail Executive Committee - Additional Billing and Payment MBPs

Recommendation 2005 Retail Annual Plan Item 3 as Revised by the Retail Executive Committee - Customer Information

Recommendation R05016: Standards or model business practices for electronic retail billing transactions and bill payment transactions between customers, suppliers, and utilities
R05016 Comments Submitted by J. Ray, Southern Company

Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ July 3, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
August 2, 2007


WGQ 2007 Anual Plan Item 6 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee - clean

Recommendation R06008 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee - clean
Recommendation WGQ 2007 Annual Plan Item 6 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee - Update the NAESB WGQ Canadian Addendum related to the UPDATE of the NAESB WGQ Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (NAESB WGQ Standard 6.3.1) dated September 5, 2006 and other industry comments proposed during the discussions.

Recommendation R06008 as revised by the WGQ Executive Committee - Modify WGQ Business Practice Standard 4.3.90 to clarify that all available data at representative points should be made available by Transmission Service Providers.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ June 22, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
July 23, 2007


Recommendation 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2 as revised by the WEQ EC on 05/08/2007
Recommendation 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 2 - Revision to Final Action R04006D to align the Resales Standards with Order 890 Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ March 7, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
April 7, 2007


Recommendation 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3(a)(2)

Recommendation R04006C1 as revised by the WEQ EC on 02/06/07 - Redline

Recommendation R04006C1 as revised by the WEQ EC on 02/06/07 - Clean
Recommendation for 2007 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3(a)(2) - Implementation of S&CP changes to support Standards of Conduct business practices.

Recommendation R04006C1 - OASIS 1A Enhancements � Redirects (Release Mechanism)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ January 11, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
February 10, 2007


Recommendation
Recommendation for WEQ 2006 Annual Plan Item 3(b)(iii)/R03007 - Enhance the current OASIS Standards and Communications Protocols (S&CP) to ensure compliance with the Energy Market Access and Reliability Certificates (e-MARC) Security Initiative, currently being developed by NERC. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ January 2, 2007 Ratification Ballot due
February 2, 2007


Ratification Ballot Reminder and Attachment
NAESB WEQ Membership Ratification Ballot to Create a 6th Segment: Independent Grid Operators/Planners Comments Submitted by E.Stein, FirstEnergy Solutions

Comments Submitted by R.Martinko, FirstEnergy Services

Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail December 5, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
January 7, 2007


Recommendation for R05013

Attachment - R05013 Appendix A

Attachment - R05013 Appendix B

Recommendation for 2006 Retail Annual Plan Item 4(i)
Recommendation R05013: Develop a model electric retail contract.

Recommendation 2006 Retail Annual Plan Item 4(i)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ November 28, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
December 28, 2006


Recommendation for R02008

Recommendation for R03005

Recommendation for R03009
Recommendation R02008: Add new transaction types in the Nomination (1.4.1) and Scheduled Quantity (1.4.5) data sets.

Recommendation R03005: Add code values for the Service Code data element in the Transportation /Sales Invoice (3.4.1).

Recommendation R03009: Add a Transactional category to the Informational Posting under NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.21 and the following subcategories to NAESB WGQ Standard 4.3.23: Transactional Firm, Interruptible, Capacity Release.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ August 31, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
October 2, 2006


Recommendation for R04006D

Recommendation for R04036

Recommendation for 2006 WEQ Annual Plan, Item 3(c)(i)
Recommendation R04006D: Develop OASIS Phase 1A business practices.

Recommendation R04036: Amend definitions, terms and numbering of WEQ Order 2004 (affiliate) standards.

Recommendation for 2006 WEQ Annual Plan Item 3 (c)(i)
Ratification Tally
Corrected 10/19/06
(Excel Format)
WGQ August 3, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
September 4, 2006


Recommendation for R00006

Recommendation for R05014

Recommendation for R05015
Recommendation R00006: Add 12 new code values for the Transaction Type data element in the nomination, flowing gas, and invoicing (as appropriate) related data sets.

Recommendation R05014: Review the current NAESB WGQ's "Base Contract for Purchase and Sale of Natural Gas" for possible update and revisions to reflect current industry practices and applicable general terms and conditions.

Recommendation R05015: Add language to the NAESB WGQ Implementation Guide(s) discussing the use of discretionary verbs.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ August 2, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
September 1, 2006


Recommendation for R06002

Attachment to R06002
Recommendation R06002: Modify NAESB pre-split Version 0 TLR business practices to remain consistent with NERC IRO-006-1 pre-split TLR reliability standards (inclusion of market flows). Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ May 24, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
June 23, 2006


Recommendation for R03035B

Recommendation for R98081/R98082

Attachment 1 to R98081/R98082 Recommendation - Data Element Xref

Attachment 2 to R98081/R98082 Recommendation - 814 Dataset

Attachment 3 to R98081/R98082 Recommendation - Transaction Table

Recommendation for R99013

Attachment 1 to R99013 Recommendation - TIBP/Paper Sample/Data Dictionary

Attachment 2 to R99013 Recommendation - Data Element Cross Reference

Attachment 3 to R99013 Recommendation - 105 Dataset

Recommendation for R00022/R00023

Recommendation for R02003/R02004

Recommendation R03035B: (B) standardize methodologies for calculating gas quality paramaters.

Recommendation R098081/98082: (R98081) Define a means of requesting and sending a dataset that communicates RTU Alarms. (R98082) Define a means of requesting and sending a dataset to communicate RTU Events.

Recommendation R99013: Define a means of requesting and providing pre-approved bidders list used in capacity release.

Recommendation R00022/R00023: (R00022) Add Right of First Refusal Indicator and Right of First Refusal Terms data elements to the Offer Download, Offer Upload and Offer Upload Notification, with corresponding validation codes added to the Offer Upload Quick Response. (R00023) Add Rollover Rights Indicator and Rollover Rights Terms data elements to the header level of the Offer Download (5.4.1), Offer Upload (5.4.7) and Offer Upload Notification (5.4.9), with corresponding validation codes added to the Offer Upload Quick Response (5.4.8).

Recommendation R02003/R02004: (R02003) Add a new Capacity Release data element - Discount Indicator. (R02004) Add new code values for the discount indicator in the Capacity Release Data Sets.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ May 23, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
June 22, 2006


Recommendation for R05001

R05001 Coordinate Interchange Business Practice Standard

Recommendation for R05007

Recommendation R05001: Amend WEQ R03013 to align coordinate interchange transactions with Version 0

Recommendation R05007: Review the NAESB WEQ "Version 0" business practice standards and remove any references to ERCOT.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ March 16, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
April 17, 2006


Recommendation for R98037

Recommendation for R00012/R00013

Recommendation for R00014

Recommendation for R00019

Recommendation for R00027

Recommendation for R01017

R98037 (Add a non-textual data element that will tie the offers of a Not-Stand-Alone Offer together to the existing UPPD data set and the Non-Prearranged Deals data set under development);
R00012/R00013 (Add Bidder Notice Address and Bidder Notice Contact data elements to the Bid Upload and the Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation with corresponding validation codes added to the Bid Upload Quick Response and Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation Quick Response/ Add Bidder Invoice Contact and Bidder Invoice Address data elements to the Bid Upload and the Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation with corresponding validation codes added to the Bid Upload Quick Response and Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation Quick Response);
R00014 (Add Signatory Name and Signatory Title data elements to the Bid Upload and the Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation, with corresponding validation codes added to the Bid Upload Quick Response and Offer Upload Bidder Confirmation Quick Response);
R00019 (Change the usage of Releaser Company Code from Mandatory to Conditional in the Bid Upload);
R00027 (Add a Status data element to the Offer Download, Bid Download and the Award Download. (GISB Interpretation No. 7.3.43));
R01017 (Add a Date Time Period Format Qualifier for seasonal Start Date and Seasonal End Date))
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ March 10, 2006 Ratification Ballot due
April 10, 2006


Recommendation for R04013A

Post Split Version 0 TLR Business Practices Standards - Amended by the WEQ BPS on 11/22/05

Recommendation: R04013a - WEQ Annual Plan Item 1 - Develop Version 0 business practice standards that complement NERC's Version 0 reliability standards. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ December 9, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
January 9, 2006


Recommendation C05002
Recommendation: Clarification C05002 - Add a clarification to Standard 4.3.88 of the NAESB EDM Manual to state whether the use of SSL is required for NAESB EDM Version 1.6. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ December 6, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
January 5, 2006


Recommendation R04035 and R05002 Approved by the WEQ EC on November 29, 2005

Recommendation R04035 and R05002 Attachment A - Appendix B Redirects Standards Examples

Recommendation R04035 and R05002 Attachment B - Resulting Standards 9 and 10
Recommendation R05002: Amend sections 9.5 and 10.5 of OASIS 1A redirect standards.

Recommendation R04035: Clarify OASIS 1A nomenclature and amend WEQ standard 4.19.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ September 9, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
October 10, 2005


Recommendation R05009 Approved by the WEQ EC on August 23, 2005
Recommendation R05009: Modify the NAESB Version 0 TLR business practices to remain consistent with the NERC Version 0 TLR reliability standards. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ September 9, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
October 10, 2005


Recommendations R99031 and R3008 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendation R01008 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendations R03030 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendation R03022 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendations R00024 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendation R01010 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendations R02010 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendation R03019 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendations R04030 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Clarification C03006 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005

Recommendations for WGQ 2005 Annual Plan Item #4 Approved by the WGQ EC on August 24, 2005
Recommendations R99031 and R03008: Add data element �Cycle Indicator� to the Nomination, Request for Confirmation, Confirmation Response, Scheduled Quantity, and Scheduled Quantity for Operator data sets. Add five validation codes to Nomination Quick Response and Confirmation Response Quick Response. Add code value �Reduction Reason� to Confirmation Response. Add data element �Cycle Indicator� in Dates Data Group of NAESB WGQ Standards 1.3.54, 1.3.60, 1.3.61, and 1.3.63.

Recommendation R01008: Add new code value �Meter Bounce � Overrun� for the data element �Transaction Type� in the Nomination, Scheduled Quantity, Pre-determined Allocation, Allocation, Shipper Imbalance, and Transportation/Sales Invoice data sets.

Recommendation R03030: Add two new code values: �Imbalance Resolution � Firm� and �Imbalance Resolution � Interruptible� for the data element �Transaction Type� in the Nomination, Scheduled Quantity, and Transportation/Sales data sets.

Recommendation R03022: Reinstate two code values: �Imbalance Transfer� and �Storage Inventory Transfer� for the data element �Transaction Type� in the Nomination, Scheduled Quantity, Pre-determined Allocation, and Allocation data sets.

Recommendation R00024: Add four code values: �Storage Account Balance Overrun�, �Storage Account Balance Underrun�, �Storage Capacity Charge� and �Storage Unmet Monthly Minimum� for the data element �Charge Type� in NAESB WGQ Standard No. 3.4.1 � Transportation Sales/Invoice

Recommendation R01010: Add ten code values for the �Reduction Reason� data element in the �Scheduled Quantity� and �Scheduled Quantity for Operator� data sets.

Recommendation R02010: Add one new code value: �Reduction due to balancing of path� for the data element �Reduction Reason� in the Confirmation Response, Scheduled Quantity, and Scheduled Quantity for Operator data sets.

Recommendation R03019: Add one new code value: �Underperformance of Confirming Party at Receipt Location� for the �Reduction Reason� data element in the Confirmation Response, Scheduled Quantity, and Scheduled Quantity for Operator data sets.

Recommendation R04030: Add a new data element to the Internet Electronic Transport (Internet ET) �refnum-orig�.

Clarification C03006: Add a clarification for certain disclosure under Section 14.10 under the NAESB WGQ �Base Contract for Purchase and Sale Natural Gas� (NAESB WGQ Standard 6.3.1).

Recommendation for WGQ 2005 Annual Plan Item #4: Update the minimum technical characteristics in Appendix B �Minimum Technical Characteristics for the Developer and User of the Customer Activities Web Sites�, Appendix C �Minimum Technical Characteristics and Guidelines for the Developer and User of Informational Postings Web Sites, and Appendix D �Minimum Technical Characteristics for EDM Communications�. Please note that the letter designation of the Appendices in the QEDM Manual is different from the letter designation of the Appendices in the WGQ 2005 Annual Plan.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail August 26, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
September 26, 2005


R04030 - A Recommendation Approved by the REQ and RGQ EC on Agusut 24, 2005

Retail 2005 Annual Plan, Item 6 - Retail QEDM - A Recommendation Revised and Approved by the REQ and RGQ EC on Agusut 24, 2005
R04030 - Develop New WGQ Data Element for Transaction Tracking or Duplicate Detection.

Retail 2005 Annual Plan
Item 6 - Retail QEDM
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
Retail August 01, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
August 30, 2005


REQ 2004 Annual Plan Item 14 and RGQ 2004 Annual Plan Item 12
REQ 2004 Annual Plan
Item 14
RGQ 2004 Annual Plan
Item 12
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ July 15, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
August 15, 2005


R04021 Recommendation Revised by the WEQ/WGQ ECs on May 31, 2005

R04021-A Recommendation Adopted by the WGQ EC on July 13, 2005
R04021 - Develop standards for daily operational communications between pipelines and power plants.

R04021-A - The Technical Implementation Recommendation for R04021
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ June 8, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
July 8, 2005


R04021 Recommendation Revised by the WEQ/WGQ ECs on May 31, 2005
R04021 - Develop standards for daily operational communications between pipelines and power plants. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ June 2, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
July 1, 2005


WGQ Annual Plan Item 7, RGQ Annual Plan Item 12, REQ Annual Plan Item 14

WGQ 2005 Annual Plan Item 3

QEDM Manual

Recommendation R02006

Recommendation R03004 / R01013

Recommendation R97110

Recommendation R00004

Recommendation R00005

Recommendation R01011

Recommendation R00010
WGQ Annual Plan Item 7, RGQ Annual Plan Item 12, REQ Annual Plan Item 14

WGQ 2005 Annual Plan Item 3

QEDM Manual

R02006 � Add a code value for the Nomination Quick Response (1.4.2).

R03004 / R01013 � Request a new code value, Exceed Family of Contracts MDQ, for the data element Reduction Reason that will be used with the NAESB Scheduled Quantity data sets. / Add a code value description to the Reduction Reason in the Scheduled Quantity and the Scheduled Quantity for Operator.

R97110 � The time appearing in the field "Posting Date/Time" should be the time that the completed Offer, Bid, Award, and Notice of Withdrawal (as applicable) first appeared on the Transportation Service Provider's Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) as a completed activity (or reached the completed state, in the event there was no EBB involved in the transaction.

R00004 � Add a new data element �Limit Type� (�Limit Type�) to the Predetermined Allocation (2.4.1).

R00005 � Add a new data element �Swing Fuel Option Ind� (�SG Fuel Opt�) to the Pre-determined Allocation (2.4.1).

R01001 � Add a warning message for the data element Validation Code in the Pre-determined Allocation Quick Response (2.4.2) data set.

R00010 � Add Rate Identification Codes to the Offer Download, Bid Download, Award Download, Offer Upload, Offer Upload Quick Response, Offer Upload Notification, Bid Upload and Bid Upload Quick Response.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
REQ RGQ WGQ April 13, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
May 13, 2005


Recommendation R04017 - Trading Partner Agreement for Retail Use as Modified by the REQ EC, RGQ EC, and WGQ EC on March 4, 2005
Recommendation R04017 - Trading Partner Agreement for Retail Use as Modified by the REQ EC, RGQ EC, and WGQ EC on March 4, 2005 Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ April 4, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
May 3, 2005


Recommendation 2005 Annual Plan Item #8 FERC Order 2004 (Affiliate Order)
Recommendation 2005 Annual Plan Item #8 FERC Order 2004 (affiliate Order) Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ March 30, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
April 14, 2005
Modification of Wholesale Electric Quadrant Procedures Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ February 15, 2005 Ratification Ballot due
March 17, 2005


Recommendation R98018

Recommendation 98040, R98050, and R01018

Recommendation 98040, R98050, and R01018 - Attachment 1

Recommendation 98040, R98050, and R01018 - Attachment 2

Recommendation 98040, R98050, and R01018 - Attachment 3

Recommendation 98040, R98050, and R01018 - Attachment 4

Recommendation R99037
Recommendation R98040, R98050, and R01018: Modify Flowing Gas Implementation Guide to include Storage Balance Reporting Dataset, Add Datasets Storage & Park/Loan Balance to Upload of Requirements for Download (And Response Datasets), and Add Transaction Type Data Element Code Values.

Recommendation R99037: Confirmation Level Data Element to Request for Confirmation, Confirmation Response, and Scheduled Quantity for Operators.

Recommendation R98018: Add Reduction Reason Codes to Scheduled Quantity by Contract & Scheduled Quantity for Operator.
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
REQ December 14, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
December 28, 2004


Revised Retail Electric Quadrant Distributor Segment Procedures
Revised Retail Electric Quadrant Distributor Segment Procedures. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ December 1, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
December 31, 2004


Recommendation R04013- Version 0

Attachment 2 - Area Control Error (ACE)

Attachment 3 - Coordinate Interchange

Attachment 4 - Inadvertent Interchange Payback

Attachment 5 - Manual Time Error Correction

Attachment 6 - Transmission Loading Relief - Eatern Interconnection
Recommendation R04013-Version 0 business practice standards that complement NERC's Version 0 reliability standards. Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)


Comments Submitted by
S.Berwager, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
B.Anderson, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
F.Halpin, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
B.Rehman, Bonneville Power Administration


Comments Submitted by
M.Desselle, NAESB Board Chairman
RGQ November 19, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
December 30, 2004


Recommendation - Dispute Resolution

Recommendation - Market Patricipant Interaction
2004 RGQ Annual Plan Item 4

2004 RGQ Annual Plan Item 2
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
REQ November 19, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
December 30, 2004


Recommendation - Dispute Resolution

Recommendation - Market Patricipant Interaction
2004 REQ Annual Plan Item 4

2004 REQ Annual Plan Item 2
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ November 19, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
December 30, 2004


R04011-Conform WEQ OASIS standards to FERC Order 2003 (Large Generator Interconnection Order)

R04005A-Adopt current OASIS business practices in FERC Orders 605, 638 & 889 as WEQ standards.

R04006A-Standards of Conduct

R04006B-Multiple Requests

R04006C-Redirects
Develop OASIS Phase 1A Business Practices Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)


Comments Submitted by
V.Bissonnette, Hydro-Quebec TransEnergie
REQ October 6, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
October 20, 2004


Revised REQ Procedures
Revised Retail Electric Quadrant Procedures Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
All Quadrants October 5, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
November 5, 2004
NAESB Board Action on the Sunset Provision from the Certificate of Incorporation Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ September 20, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
October 20, 2004


Recommendation - R03035(A)
Recommendation R03035(A) Approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on September 16, 2004 Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
REQ September 7, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
October 7, 2004


Recommendation - Market Participant Interaction

Recommendation - Non-Disclosure Agreement
Revised REQ Recommendation on Market Participant Interactions - Adopted by the REQ EC on 8/25/04

Revised REQ Recommendation on Non-Disclosure Agreement - Adopted by the REQ EC on 8/25/04
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
RGQ September 7, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
October 7, 2004


Recommendation - Market Participant Interaction

Recommendation - Non-Disclosure Agreement
Revised RGQ Recommendation on Market Participant Interactions - Adopted by the RGQ EC on 8/25/04

Revised RGQ Recommendation on Non-Disclosure Agreement - Adopted by the RGQ EC on 8/25/04
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ August 30, 2004 Ratification Ballot due
October 1, 2004


Recommendation - R96056
Recommendation R96056 Approved by the WGQ Executive Committee on August 26, 2004 Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
REQ May 28, 2004 Ratification Ballot due June 28, 2004

Recommendations
2002-2003 REQ Annual Plan Item 2 (Creditworthiness Process Flows)

2003 REQ Annual Plan Item 1 (Billing and Payment Definitions)

2002-2003 REQ Annual Plan Item 2 (Creditworthiness Introduction and Executive Summary)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
RGQ May 28, 2004 Ratification Ballot due June 28, 2004

Recommendations
2002-2003 RGQ Annual Plan Item 3 (Creditworthiness Process Flows)

2003 RGQ Annual Plan Item 6 (Billing and Payment Definitions)

2002-2003 RGQ Annual Plan Item 3 (Creditworthiness Introduction and Executive Summary)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ May 28, 2004 Ratification Ballot due June 28, 2004

WGQ Procedures
WGQ Procedures Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WGQ May 26, 2004 Ratification Ballot due June 25, 2004

Recommendation
2004 AP #2 FERC Order 2004 (Affiliate Order) Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)
WEQ May 21, 2004 Ratification Ballot due June 21, 2004

Recommendation
R03013
(Coordinate Interchange Business Practices)
Ratification Tally
(Excel Format)


Comments Submitted by
Entergy Services
(Word Format)
WEQ March 8, 2004 Ratification Ballot due April 7, 2004

Recommendation

Attachment to Recommendation
R04005 (OASIS Baseline) Ratification Tally
RGQ January 29, 2004 Ratification Ballot due March 1, 2004

Recommendation
RGQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 6 Ratification Tally
REQ January 29, 2004 Ratification Ballot due March 1, 2004

Recommendation
REQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 1
Ratification Tally
WGQ November 10, 2003 Ratification Ballot due December 10, 2003

Recommendations
R98011/R98012, AP03006 Ratification Tally
WGQ October 28, 2003 Revised Ratification Ballot due December 1, 2003

Recommendations
R00011, R00016, R01021, R02021, R03002, R98011, R98012, R98001, R99008, R99020, R99032, R02001, R02005, C03004, C03005, R00020, R99052/R01006, R97058B Ratification Tally
RGQ October 24, 2003 Ratification Ballot due November 24, 2003

Recommendation
RGQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 3 - Creditworthiness Ratification Tally
REQ October 24, 2003 Ratification Ballot due November 24, 2003

Recommendation
REQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 2 - Creditworthiness Ratification Tally
WEQ July 3, 2003 Ratification Ballot due August 4, 2003

Recommendation
Revised WEQ Procedures Ratification Tally
WGQ June 27, 2003 Ratification Ballot due July 28, 2003

Recommendation
WGQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 6 Ratification Tally
WGQ June 20, 2003 Ratification Ballot due July 21, 2003

Recommendation
R00015, R96009, R97070, R99016, R99021B, R99028, R99029, R99043, WGQ AP5, C03001, R99024 Ratification Tally
WEQ June 20, 2003 Ratification Ballot due July 21, 2003

Recommendation
WEQ 2003 Annual Plan Item 5-F Ratification Tally
All Quadrants April 2, 2003 Ratification Ballot due May 5, 2003

Recommendation
Modifications to the NAESB Certificate Ratification Tally
WGQ April 1, 2003 Ratification Ballot due May 1, 2003

Recommendations
R02002-3, R97058B Ratification Tally

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