To whom may a request for information about an interchange transaction NOT be given?

A request for information about an interchange transaction is typically handled within a framework that prioritizes the protection of sensitive data and the relevancy of information sharing. The ability to access details about an interchange transaction is generally restricted to parties that have a legitimate operational interest or governance responsibility in the transaction.

In this context, an interested PSE (which typically stands for Participating Self-Provider Entity) may not have the requisite standing to request sensitive transaction information, as they may not be directly involved in the interchange or the contractual obligations associated with it. The control areas and balancing authorities involved in the contract path have operational necessity to access this information to ensure compliance with regulations, reliability, and efficient energy management.

For example, the Reliability Coordinator (RC) in the area has oversight to ensure reliability across the grid; thus, they are privy to such information. Similarly, balancing authorities directly involved in managing the energy flows of the paths have a direct stake and operational need to understand the interchange transactions, aiding in their responsibilities to maintain system balance.

Therefore, because interested PSEs do not hold the same level of operational relevance or necessity to understand the transaction dynamics as the other entities mentioned, they are less likely to be granted access to such information regarding interchange transactions.