1. Do you agree the proposed variance was developed in a fair and open process, using the associated Regional Reliability Standards Development Procedure?

2. Does the proposed variance pose an adverse impact to reliability or commerce in a neighboring region or interconnection?   

3. Does the proposed variance pose a serious and substantial threat to public health, safety, welfare, or national security? 

4. Does the proposed variance pose a serious and substantial burden on competitive markets within the interconnection that is not necessary for reliability?

5. Does the proposed variance meet at least one of the following criteria?

• The proposed variance has more specific criteria for the same requirements covered in a continent-wide standard.

• The proposed variance has requirements that are not included in the corresponding continent-wide reliability standard.

• The proposed regional difference is necessitated by a physical difference in the bulk power system.