How soon is the selected unaffiliated third party required to complete the review of the Transmission Owner/Transmission Operator security plan?

The review of the Transmission Owner/Transmission Operator security plan by the selected unaffiliated third party is stipulated to be completed within 90 days. This timeframe is established to ensure that the assessments are thorough yet efficient, allowing for timely updates to the security plan and enhancing the overall reliability of the transmission operations. The 90-day requirement supports the necessity for continuous evaluation and adaptations to security measures, reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry and the evolving threats. A shorter timeframe could compromise the quality of the review, while a longer duration might lead to unnecessary delays in implementing important security updates.