The mission of the SERC reliability corporation (SERC) is to assure effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the BULK power system. SERC provides statutory functions called for in section 215 of the federal power ACT, in accordance with its delegation agreement between SERC and the north american electric reliability corporation (NERC). SERC provides the following functions: analyze events to identify lessons learned that will improve reliability; promote BPS reliability, adequacy and security; help develop reliability standards for the north american BULK power system (BPS) and the SERC region; monitor and enforce approved mandatory reliability standards; register and certify responsible entities under the reliability compliance program; assess the BPS past, present, and future risk profile in order to assure reliability, adequacy, and security; and train operating personnel to assure competence.