The objective of the Virtual Node IPT was to define the requirements and policy implications for a cloud-based, centrally managed, Exchange Network Node. The IPT was tasked by Governance to:

• Identify the key needs and barriers;
• Identify target audience for a Virtual Node;
• Identify a set of requirements for a Virtual Node;
• Document the key set of decisions embedded in the requirements;
• Identify potential migration paths and issues; and
• Provide recommendations to the NOB on relevancy, timing, governance, and implementation of Virtual Node.

The IPT produced the following deliverables:

• Charter (adopted August 28, 2012)
• Call and Meeting Summaries
• Questionnaire and Response Summary
• Draft Exchange Network Virtual Node Description and Architecture
• Virtual Node Guidance and Recommendation Document

The IPT completed its work and sunsetted on January 29, 2013.

Contacts

Connie Dwyer (EPA Co-Chair)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
202.566.1691
dwyer.connie [at] epa.gov

Roy Walker (State Co-Chair)
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
405.702.7188
roy.walker [at] deq.ok.gov