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a. If so decided, establish an expert panel to assist in initial development
of the goal-based standards and then continuous monitoring and
evaluation of the regulations (see Chapter 6).
b. Determine the scope of the regulatory standards. To ensure a level of
reliability consistent with public policy expectations, the committee
believes that the standards must consider design, fabrication, instal-
lation, and commissioning from the export cable through to the tow-
ers and incorporated systems.
c. By the end of calendar year 2011, develop the goal-based standards
and functional requirements, including a rigorous public review
process.
d. Review proposed “packages of Guidelines” (compilations of interna-
tional and national standards, rules, industry-developed guidelines,
and recommended practices) for compliance with the U.S. goal-
based standards. (As submitted)
e. Review proposed packages of Guidelines during project assessment,
where preapproved packages are not applied or where gaps in the
preapproved packages are identified. (As requested)
f. By the end of calendar year 2011, establish the intent and scope of the
third-party review process (see Chapter 5).
g. By the end of calendar year 2011, establish qualifications for CVAs—
third-party reviewers (see Chapter 6).
h. Exercise final approval authority for design and construction in com-
pliance with the regulations (see Chapter 5).
i. Review qualifications and approve CVAs on a project-specific basis
(see Chapter 6).
j. Monitor performance of projects versus regulatory expectations and
provide periodic feedback to the industry (see Chapter 6).
k. Monitor the effectiveness of the goal-based standards and periodi-
cally revise them as appropriate.
l. Monitor the effectiveness of the preapproved packages of Guidelines
(national and international standards, rules, industry guidelines, and
recommended practices) to ensure compliance with the latest goal-
based standards.
m. Monitor the effectiveness of the third-party review process.
n. Periodically review and update the goal-based standards.