Align PDS Module Update
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By Patti Penney
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A recent update to the Align platform overhauled the attestation module and made several key changes to the periodic data submittals (PDS) module to streamline processes and enable compatibility between the two. Additionally, this update removed all PRC-023 attestations in Align as of July 2025. Consequently, all Facilities will receive a PRC-023 PDS request on March 2, 2026.
If your facility previously had an active attestation, you will need to submit a new one in response to these upcoming PDS requests. The attestation request tab is part of the PDS you will receive. The request must include detailed justification for why the Standard doesn't apply to your Facility. If a Facility doesn't meet the criteria for a specific Standard and has been marked as not applicable, the Primary Compliance Contact (PCC) should submit an attestation request in response to the PDS request.
After submitting the attestation request through the PDS, continue to complete the PDS request and submit it through Align to complete the process. Links to NERC training regarding these updates are provided below.
Registered Entity Training Attestation Slides.pdf
Registered Entity Attestation Training - July 2025 - Webex
