BPA will be taking additional comments on its proposed Transmission Services staffing scenario as part of the Integrated Program Review process. The scenario is posted under “Public Materials for 2010 IPR” at the web site listed below.
BPA customers provided comments on a number of Transmission Services staffing issues during the IPR comment period, which closed July 29, 2010. Recommendations included developing a succession planning initiative, dedicating staff to work in key areas, such as policy and rates and reliability compliance areas, including NERC standard compliance and operations. Commenter’s also asked BPA to prioritize and increase spending and staffing levels for the Wind Integration Team and toward achieving reciprocity status at FERC.
Transmission Services leaders considered the comments and drafted the attached staffing scenario in response to the comments. A final IPR report will be released late summer or early fall.
This comment period has been extended until September 8, 2010. |