October 1, 2024

FERC & Federal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities. 

Report Warns Global Cyber Regulations Lacking
Utilities in many countries lack consistent regulatory frameworks for hardening systems against cyberattacks, according to a report from NARUC and USAID.
FCC Opens 900-MHz Band for Broadband Use
The FCC voted to make part of the 900-MHz spectrum available for companies in the utility, transportation, manufacturing and petrochemical sectors.
NERC, FERC Release Pandemic Response Resource
NERC, FERC, DOE and the North American Transmission Forum have created a resource to help entities develop response plans for pandemics and epidemics.
FERC OKs Settlements on WAPA, Mississippi Delta Violations
FERC approved penalty settlements for violations of NERC standards by Mississippi Delta Energy Agency and WAPA, along with an unnamed utility.
Trump Declares BPS Supply Chain Emergency
President Trump issued new restrictions on the purchase of BPS equipment from suppliers suspected of connections with foreign adversaries.
Solarium Team Urges Long-term Cybersecurity Focus
Maintaining extra cybersecurity awareness once the COVID-19 crisis has passed could be a challenge, according to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
CISA Releases Pandemic Guidelines for Control Centers
The Department of Homeland Security’s CISA has provided a list of guidelines for safely operating control centers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utilities Alarmed as FCC Opens 6 GHz Band to Wi-Fi
The FCC agreed to open a portion of the 6-GHz band for unlicensed use over the objections of utilities, which fear communications in the spectrum could be disrupted.
FERC Agrees to Defer Standards Implementation
FERC has agreed to NERC's request to defer the implementation of seven reliability standards scheduled to take effect this year.
MISO Monitor Rebuffed on PJM Pseudo-ties
FERC rejected a complaint by MISO’s Independent Market Monitor that PJM’s pseudo-tie requirement for external capacity resources is unjust and unreasonable.

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