🌱Notice of Scoping for Donaldson Compressor Station Abandonment Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has opened a scoping period for public comments on the environmental impacts of the proposed abandonment of the Donaldson Compressor Station in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. This process aims to identify pertinent environmental issues and gather input for decision-making regarding the project.
Learn More🔐Cybersecurity Regulation CIP-003-11 Proposed for Electric Utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to approve Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standard: CIP-003-11 (Cyber Security--Security Management Controls). The North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Commission- certified electric reliability organization, submitted the proposed Reliability Standard modifications to mitigate risks posed by a coordinated cyberattack on low impact facilities; the aggregate impact of which could be much greater.
Learn More⚡New Supply Chain Risk Management Regulations from FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop new or modified Reliability Standards that address the sufficiency of responsible entities' supply chain risk management plans related to the identification of and response to supply chain risks. Further, the Commission directs NERC to develop modifications related to supply chain protections for protected cyber assets. This final action also terminates a related notice of inquiry.
Learn More❄️New EOP-012-3 Regulations for Cold Weather Preparedness
The Department of Energy's proposed Reliability Standard EOP-012-3 enhances cold weather preparedness for power generation. The standard requires generator owners to implement stricter operational protocols, including the timely declaration of Generator Cold Weather Constraints and detailed corrective action plans. This initiative aims to ensure reliable electricity supply during extreme cold weather events and outlines the criteria for evaluating compliance and operational reliability.
Learn More🔒Updates on CIP Reliability Standards for Cybersecurity Compliance
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to approve four new definitions and 18 modified definitions in the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards. The Commission also proposes to approve eleven modified Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards. NERC, the Commission-certified electric reliability organization, submitted the proposed modifications to update the CIP Reliability Standards to enable the application of virtualization and other new technologies in a secure manner.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a combined notice detailing various electric corporate filings and rate amendments. Key applications include joint authorizations and tariff cancellations from multiple energy companies, with specified comment deadlines for public engagement and intervention processes involved.
Learn More⚡Spring 2025 Energy Conservation Regulatory Updates
The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semi-annual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," reaffirmed E.O. 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Learn More⚡Key Energy Regulatory Filings and Business Implications
The document outlines various regulatory filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, encompassing requests and approvals related to electricity rates, generator certifications, and compliance requirements. Key companies involved include Dominion Energy, Chugwater Energy, and Tenaska, with key deadlines for comments noted. Public participation details and filing requirements for businesses are also included.
Learn More🌍Notice of Environmental Assessment for Qualifying Facilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made available an environmental assessment regarding the implementation issues of Qualifying Facility rates under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the assessment, which will inform the Commission’s decision-making process regarding environmental impacts and alternatives.
Learn More🌊Notice of Technical Conference for Derby Dam Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy will hold a technical conference on September 30, 2025, regarding fish passage consultation for the Derby Dam Hydroelectric Project. Local, state, federal agencies, Indian tribes, and interested parties are invited to participate via teleconference, aiming to enhance collaboration on this significant environmental and regulatory issue.
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