News briefs on the federal agencies that impact those doing business in PJM's footprint. This week, we highlight the FERC, NRC, the National Academy of Sciences and the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the EPA, the Supreme Court, the NRC, FERC and NRECA.

FERC Said that the electric transmission system needs more protections against geomagnetic disturbances like the 1989 solar storm that caused the collapse of the Hydro-Quebec grid.