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CIP-013-AB-2, CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7 & CIP-010-AB-4

Consultation has concluded

Forwarding Notice Forwarded and Approved

A forwarding notice for approval of proposed new CIP-013 and Supporting Standards was submitted on July 25, 2023 to the Alberta Utilities Commission. The AUC issued Decision 28354-D01-2023 on Aug. 25, 2022 approving proposed new CIP-013-AB-2 and Supporting Standards (CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4), proposed new CIP-PLAN-AB-2 and retirement of existing CIP-003-AB-5, CIP-005-AB-5, CIP-010-AB-1, CIP-PLAN-AB-1 effective Oct. 1, 2024 (except for CIP-003-AB-8, requirement R2, which will have a staggered implementation timeline as detailed within the AESO’s application).

For information regarding the decision please visit the Commission’s eFiling site and go to proceeding #28354.

Background

The AESO consulted with Stakeholders on the CIP-013 (Critical Infrastructure Protection) and supporting standards (adoption of CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4, CIP-013-AB-2 and the retirement of CIP-003-AB-5, CIP-005-AB-5 and CIP-010-AB-1) which are focused on addressing new cyber security challenges facing the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES). Adoption of CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4 and CIP-013-AB-2 will require all Responsible Entities with high-, medium-, and low-impact Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber systems to implement supply chain security.

A forwarding notice for approval of proposed new CIP-013 and Supporting Standards was submitted on July 25, 2023 to the AUC.

Forwarding Notice Forwarded and Approved

A forwarding notice for approval of proposed new CIP-013 and Supporting Standards was submitted on July 25, 2023 to the Alberta Utilities Commission. The AUC issued Decision 28354-D01-2023 on Aug. 25, 2022 approving proposed new CIP-013-AB-2 and Supporting Standards (CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4), proposed new CIP-PLAN-AB-2 and retirement of existing CIP-003-AB-5, CIP-005-AB-5, CIP-010-AB-1, CIP-PLAN-AB-1 effective Oct. 1, 2024 (except for CIP-003-AB-8, requirement R2, which will have a staggered implementation timeline as detailed within the AESO’s application).

For information regarding the decision please visit the Commission’s eFiling site and go to proceeding #28354.

Background

The AESO consulted with Stakeholders on the CIP-013 (Critical Infrastructure Protection) and supporting standards (adoption of CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4, CIP-013-AB-2 and the retirement of CIP-003-AB-5, CIP-005-AB-5 and CIP-010-AB-1) which are focused on addressing new cyber security challenges facing the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES). Adoption of CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4 and CIP-013-AB-2 will require all Responsible Entities with high-, medium-, and low-impact Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber systems to implement supply chain security.

A forwarding notice for approval of proposed new CIP-013 and Supporting Standards was submitted on July 25, 2023 to the AUC.

Consultation has concluded

  • AESO Reply Letter | July 7, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Purpose

    On April 28, 2023, the AESO issued a consultation letter regarding proposed CIP-013 and Supporting Standards and requested Stakeholder comments on the same. For additional information, please see the Consultation Letter

    AESO Reply to Stakeholders

    On May 31, 2023, the AESO posted written Stakeholder comments received regarding CIP-013 and Supporting Standards, draft amended AESO ID #2015-003RS, Guidance Information for CIP Standards (“ID #2015-003RS”), and the related Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets.

    Based on comments received, the AESO has made amendments to proposed CIP-PLAN-AB-2 and draft ID #2015-003RS. In addition, editorial changes have been made to CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4, and CIP-013-AB-2. All changes made are reflected in the posted blackline and clean copies.

    AESO Reply Letter Materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.

  • Written Consultation 2 | April 28-May 23, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Purpose

    The AESO is seeking a final round of written comments from Stakeholders on the CIP-013 and Supporting Standards, CIP-PLAN-AB-2 and CIP Standards Pilot . For additional information, please see the Consultation Letter.

    Request for Comment

    The AESO is providing two Stakeholder Feedback Surveys (linked below) to organize feedback on the CIP-013 and Supporting Standards. The deadline for Stakeholders to provide comments via the Stakeholder Feedback Surveys is May 23, 2023.

    Written Consultation 2 materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.

  • Reliability Standards Workshop 2 | April 25, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The AESO held a hybrid Reliability Standards Workshop session on April 25, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Purpose

    The purpose of the session is to engage stakeholders in an active discussion on CIP-013-AB-2 and supporting standards (adoption of CIP-003-AB-8, CIP-005-AB-7, CIP-010-AB-4, CIP-013-AB-2 and the retirement of CIP-003-AB-5, CIP-005-AB-5, and CIP-010-AB-1). Additional details are provided in the Invitation.

    Reliability Standards Workshop 2 materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.

  • Reliability Standards Workshop 1 | March 16, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The AESO held a hybrid Reliability Standards Workshop session on March 16, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    Purpose

    The purpose of the session is to engage stakeholders in discussions on CIP-013-AB-2 and supporting standards and address stakeholder questions and concerns received on or before February 1, 2023. Additional information on objectives is provided in the Invitation.

    Request for Feedback

    The AESO is seeking post-session feedback on the Reliability Standards Workshop held on March 16, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The AESO values stakeholder feedback and invites all interested stakeholders to provide their comments via the Stakeholder Feedback survey on or before March 30, 2023.

    Reliability Standards Workshop 1 materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.

  • Written Consultation 1 | Dec. 9, 2022-Feb. 1, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Purpose

    The AESO is seeking an initial round of comments from stakeholders on the drafts of the CIP-013 and supporting standards to understand to key questions and concerns relating to reliability standard content, implementation or compliance. For additional information, please see the Consultation Letter.

    Stakeholder Comments

    Written comments received from Stakeholders in response to the AESO's December 9, 2022 Consultation Letter regarding CIP-013 and Supporting Standards have been posted. Thank you to all Stakeholders who participated in this consultation. All written comments received will be considered in the finalization of CIP-013 and Supporting Standards.

    Written Consultation materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.