{"description":"Documents matching 'security bulk-power system posed gaps'","count":122,"total_pages":7,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=security+bulk-power+system+posed+gaps&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Order No. 918; Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standard CIP-003-11-Cyber Security-Security Management Controls","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves the proposed Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standard CIP-003-11 (Cyber Security--Security Management Controls). The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission- certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), submitted the proposed Reliability Standard to mitigate risks posed by a coordinated cyberattack on low-impact facilities, the aggregate impact of which could be much greater.","document_number":"2026-05711","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05711/order-no-918-critical-infrastructure-protection-reliability-standard-cip-003-11-cyber","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05711.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05711.pdf?1774269913","publication_date":"2026-03-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"including work on cloud <span class=\"match\">security</span>, artificial intelligence, internal network <span class=\"match\">security</span> monitoring, supply chain management and vendor incident response.\n 45 \n \n \n \n \n 44 \n  Trade Associations Comments at 11-12.\n \n \n \n \n 45 \n  \n Id. \n at 11-13.\n \n \n \n 18. However, Mr. Haddad and Mr. Ravnitzky raise issues concerning the adequacy of cybersecurity protections for low impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span>, including the potential for pivoting from low-impact <span class=\"match\">systems</span> into medium and high impact <span class=\"match\">systems</span> or from non-BES Cyber Assets into low-impact <span class=\"match\">systems</span>.\n 46 \n \n Mr. Ravnitzky"},{"title":"Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standard CIP-015-1-Cyber Security-Internal Network Security Monitoring","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Cyber Security--Internal Network Security Monitoring), which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to develop certain modifications to proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 to extend internal network security monitoring to include electronic access control or monitoring systems and physical access control systems outside of the electronic security perimeter. The Commission also provides greater clarity about the term CIP-networked environment as it is used in proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1.","document_number":"2025-12309","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12309/critical-infrastructure-protection-reliability-standard-cip-015-1-cyber-security-internal-network","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-02/pdf/2025-12309.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12309.pdf?1751373912","publication_date":"2025-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 would strengthen the reliability of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> by requiring INSM for all high impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> and medium impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> with external routable connectivity inside an electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter.\n 43 \n \n According to NERC, the proposed Standard would further improve the cybersecurity posture of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> by providing visibility into east-west communications within the electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter.\n 44 \n \n \n \n \n 43 \n  NERC Comments at 2.\n \n \n \n \n 44 \n  \n Id. \n at 3"},{"title":"Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standard CIP-015-1-Cyber Security-Internal Network Security Monitoring","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to approve proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Cyber Security-- Internal Network Security Monitoring), which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission proposes to direct that NERC develop certain modifications to proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 to extend internal network security monitoring to include electronic access control or monitoring systems and physical access control systems outside of the electronic security perimeter.","document_number":"2024-22231","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/27/2024-22231/critical-infrastructure-protection-reliability-standard-cip-015-1-cyber-security-internal-network","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-27/pdf/2024-22231.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22231.pdf?1727354733","publication_date":"2024-09-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"” \n See \n NERC Glossary. BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> are categorized as high, medium, or low impact depending on the functions of the assets housed within each <span class=\"match\">system</span> and the risk they potentially <span class=\"match\">pose</span> to the reliable operation of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>. Reliability Standard CIP-002-5.1a (BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">System</span> Categorization) sets forth criteria that registered entities apply to categorize BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> as high, medium, or low impact depending on the adverse impact that loss, compromise, or misuse of those BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> could have on the reliable operation"},{"title":"Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards Revisions; Equipment and Services Produced or Provided by Certain Entities Identified as Risks to National Security","type":"Rule","abstract":"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.","document_number":"2025-18394","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/23/2025-18394/supply-chain-risk-management-reliability-standards-revisions-equipment-and-services-produced-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-23/pdf/2025-18394.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18394.pdf?1758545114","publication_date":"2025-09-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"sessions; (3) information <span class=\"match\">system</span> planning and procurement to ensure that responsible entities consider the risks associated with proposed information <span class=\"match\">system</span> planning and <span class=\"match\">system</span> development actions and to provide broad programmatic safeguards to mitigate vulnerabilities inserted into <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> software or hardware throughout their life cycle; and (4) vendor risk management and procurement controls to address the risk that entities could enter into contracts with vendors who <span class=\"match\">pose</span> significant risks to their <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, as well as the risk that"},{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"public health, financial <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, or national <span class=\"match\">security</span>. \n • Satellite uplink and downlink stations of which disruption could result in debilitating impact to regional or national, public health, financial <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, or national <span class=\"match\">security</span>. \n \n • Facilities underpinning interconnected services where disruption could result in regional or national-level debilitating impact to multiple downstream sectors (\n e.g., \n financial <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, healthcare, energy grid supervisory control and data acquisition <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, national <span class=\"match\">security</span> <span class=\"match\">systems</span>, network operations centers)"},{"title":"Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to direct the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop and submit for Commission approval new or modified Reliability Standards that address the: sufficiency of responsible entities' supply chain risk management plans related to the identification of, assessment of, and response to supply chain risks, and applicability of Reliability Standards' supply chain protections to protected cyber assets.","document_number":"2024-22230","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22230/supply-chain-risk-management-reliability-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-01/pdf/2024-22230.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22230.pdf?1727700322","publication_date":"2024-10-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"interactive remote access and <span class=\"match\">system</span>-to-<span class=\"match\">system</span> remote access, taking place on a responsible entity's <span class=\"match\">system</span>. Requirement R3 is applicable to the electronic access control or monitoring <span class=\"match\">systems</span> \n 19 \n \n and physical access control <span class=\"match\">systems</span> \n 20 \n \n associated with high impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> and medium impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> with external routable connectivity. Requirement R3 includes Parts 3.1 and 3.2 and addresses remote access controls for electronic access control or monitoring <span class=\"match\">systems</span> and physical access control <span class=\"match\">systems</span> associated with high impact"},{"title":"Reliability Standards To Address Inverter-Based Resources","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop new or modified Reliability Standards that address reliability gaps related to inverter-based resources in the following areas: data sharing; model validation; planning and operational studies; and performance requirements. The Commission is also directing NERC to submit to the Commission an informational filing within 90 days of the issuance of this final action that includes a detailed, comprehensive standards development plan providing that all new or modified Reliability Standards necessary to address the inverter-based resource- related reliability gaps identified in this final action be submitted to the Commission by November 4, 2026.","document_number":"2023-23581","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/30/2023-23581/reliability-standards-to-address-inverter-based-resources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-30/pdf/2023-23581.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-23581.pdf?1698410718","publication_date":"2023-10-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Standards or guidelines to maintain [<span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>] reliability.”).\n \n \n \n 4. We also take this action because, as discussed in more detail in section III below, we find that the currently effective Reliability Standards do not ensure that <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> planners and operators \n 13 \n \n have the necessary tools to plan for and reliably integrate IBRs into the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> or to plan for IBRs connected to the distribution <span class=\"match\">system</span> that in the aggregate have a material impact on the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> (IBR-DER). IBRs, individually and in the"},{"title":"Reliability Standards for Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings and Ride-Through for Inverter-Based Resources","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard PRC-024-4 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers), Reliability Standard PRC-029-1 (Frequency and Voltage Ride-through Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources), and a definition of \"Ride-through,\" which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to clarify documentation requirements for legacy equipment needed to support an exemption request pursuant to Reliability Standard PRC-029- 1; to consider whether, and if so how, to address a total of two exception- and exemption-related issues raised by commenters; and to submit an informational filing that assesses the reliability impact of the exemptions to Reliability Standard PRC-029-1.","document_number":"2025-14304","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/29/2025-14304/reliability-standards-for-frequency-and-voltage-protection-settings-and-ride-through-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-29/pdf/2025-14304.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14304.pdf?1753706717","publication_date":"2025-07-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"thermal limit requires tripping the HVDC <span class=\"match\">system</span> to prevent overheating and thermal damage beyond two seconds.\n 140 \n \n \n \n \n 135 \n  An IBR that is connected to the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> using a voltage source converter-HVDC <span class=\"match\">system</span> with a chopper circuit is referred to in this final rule as a HVDC-connected IBR with choppers. A voltage source converter-HVDC <span class=\"match\">system</span> consists of a high-voltage DC line with two converters (rectifier and inverter) at both ends of the DC line. The voltage source converter-HVDC <span class=\"match\">system</span> is capable of mimicking synchronous generation"},{"title":"Internal Network Security Monitoring for High and Medium Impact Bulk Electric System Cyber Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to develop and submit within 15 months of the effective date of this final action for Commission approval new or modified Reliability Standards that require internal network security monitoring within a trusted Critical Infrastructure Protection networked environment for all high impact bulk electric system (BES) Cyber Systems with and without external routable connectivity and medium impact BES Cyber Systems with external routable connectivity. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to perform a study of all low impact BES Cyber Systems with and without external routable connectivity and medium impact BES Cyber Systems without external routable connectivity, as set forth in the final action, and to submit its study report to the Commission within 12 months of the issuance of this final action.","document_number":"2023-01453","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/09/2023-01453/internal-network-security-monitoring-for-high-and-medium-impact-bulk-electric-system-cyber-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-09/pdf/2023-01453.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-01453.pdf?1675863916","publication_date":"2023-02-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> but did not propose to direct the development of Reliability Standards for INSM for low impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span>. In this final action, we direct NERC to conduct a study to support future Commission actions to extend INSM requirements to all low impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> and medium impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> without external routable connectivity. Specifically, NERC should include in its study a determination of: (1) ongoing risk to the reliability and <span class=\"match\">security</span> of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> <span class=\"match\">posed</span> by low and medium impact BES Cyber <span class=\"match\">Systems</span> that"},{"title":"Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Weather","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop a new or modified Reliability Standard no later than 18 months of the date of publication of this final rule in the Federal Register to address reliability concerns pertaining to transmission system planning for extreme heat and cold weather events that impact the Reliable Operation of the Bulk- Power System. Specifically, we direct the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop a new or modified Reliability Standard that requires the following: development of benchmark planning cases based on prior extreme heat and cold weather events and/or future meteorological projections; planning for extreme heat and cold events using steady state and transient stability analyses that cover a range of extreme weather scenarios, including the expected resource mix's availability during extreme weather conditions and the broad area impacts of extreme weather; and corrective action plans that include mitigation activities for specified instances where performance requirements during extreme heat and cold events are not met.","document_number":"2023-13286","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/23/2023-13286/transmission-system-planning-performance-requirements-for-extreme-weather","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-23/pdf/2023-13286.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-13286.pdf?1687437917","publication_date":"2023-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"TPL-001-5.1 that addresses concerns pertaining to transmission <span class=\"match\">system</span> planning for extreme heat and cold weather events that impact the Reliable Operation \n 2 \n \n of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>.\n 3 \n \n \n \n \n 1 \n  16 U.S.C. 824o(d)(5).\n \n \n \n \n 2 \n  The FPA defines “Reliable Operation” as “operating the elements of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> within equipment and electric <span class=\"match\">system</span> thermal, voltage, and stability limits so that instability, uncontrolled separation, or cascading failures of such <span class=\"match\">system</span> will not occur as a result of a sudden disturbance, including"},{"title":"Reliability Standards To Address Inverter-Based Resources","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to direct the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), to develop new or modified Reliability Standards that address the following reliability gaps related to inverter-based resources (IBR): data sharing; model validation; planning and operational studies; and performance requirements. Further, the Commission proposes to direct NERC to submit to the Commission a compliance filing within 90 days of the effective date of the final rule in this proceeding that includes a detailed, comprehensive standards development and implementation plan to ensure all new or modified Reliability Standards necessary to address the IBR-related reliability gaps identified in the final rule are submitted to the Commission within 36 months of Commission approval of the plan.","document_number":"2022-25599","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/06/2022-25599/reliability-standards-to-address-inverter-based-resources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-06/pdf/2022-25599.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-25599.pdf?1670247914","publication_date":"2022-12-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"the impacts of momentary cessation risks to <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> reliability through simulations).\n \n \n \n 5. We preliminarily find that the Reliability Standards may not provide <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> planners or operators with the tools necessary to plan for and reliably integrate IBRs into the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>. Further, we preliminarily find that the Reliability Standards may not provide <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> planners or operators with the tools necessary to plan for IBR-DERs connected to the distribution <span class=\"match\">system</span> that, when acting in the aggregate, can have"},{"title":"One-Time Informational Reports on Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessments Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Electric System Reliability","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is adopting a reporting requirement to direct transmission providers to file one-time informational reports describing their current or planned policies and processes for conducting extreme weather vulnerability assessments. The Commission defines an extreme weather vulnerability assessment as any analysis that identifies where and under what conditions jurisdictional transmission assets and operations are at risk from the impacts of extreme weather events, how those risks will manifest themselves, and what the consequences will be for system operations. Specifically, the Commission requires transmission providers to file a one-time informational report on whether, and if so how, they establish a scope, develop inputs, identify vulnerabilities and exposure to extreme weather hazards, and estimate the costs of impacts in their extreme weather vulnerability assessments, as well as how they use the results of those assessments to develop risk mitigation measures.","document_number":"2023-13268","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/27/2023-13268/one-time-informational-reports-on-extreme-weather-vulnerability-assessments-climate-change-extreme","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-27/pdf/2023-13268.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-13268.pdf?1687783517","publication_date":"2023-06-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"ways that could impair the reliability of the electric <span class=\"match\">system</span>. EDF/Sabin Center explain that increasing air and water temperatures can reduce the capacity of the <span class=\"match\">bulk-power</span> <span class=\"match\">system</span> to generate and transmit electricity and decrease asset lifetimes.\n 102 \n \n EDF/Sabin Center also explain that shifting precipitation patterns could reduce hydroelectric operations by reducing snowmelt and increasing drought.\n 103 \n \n Finally, EDF/Sabin Center explain that, as sea levels rise, more <span class=\"match\">bulk-power</span> <span class=\"match\">systems</span> will be at risk of nuisance flooding, storm surge, and"},{"title":"Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts a Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, Order, and Order on Reconsideration that reestablishes the Commission's authority over broadband internet access service (BIAS). The Declaratory Ruling classifies broadband internet access service as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act, providing the Commission with additional authority to safeguard national security, advance public safety, protect consumers, and facilitate broadband deployment. The Order establishes broad, tailored forbearance of the Commission's application of Title II to broadband providers while maintaining Title II provisions the Commission needs to fulfill its obligations and objectives. The Report and Order reinstates straightforward, clear rules that prohibit blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid or affiliated prioritization arrangements, adopts certain enhancements to the transparency rule, and reinstates a general conduct standard that prohibits unreasonable interference or unreasonable disadvantage to consumers or edge providers. The Order on Reconsideration partially grants and otherwise dismisses as moot four petitions for reconsideration filed in response to the 2020 Restoring Internet Freedom Remand Order.","document_number":"2024-10674","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/22/2024-10674/safeguarding-and-securing-the-open-internet-restoring-internet-freedom","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-22/pdf/2024-10674.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-10674.pdf?1716295515","publication_date":"2024-05-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"that the telecommunications <span class=\"match\">systems</span> management exception operates in the aggregate to exempt from the “information service” definition those capabilities that facilitate the operation of the telecommunications <span class=\"match\">system</span> and the telecommunications service offered or provided on such <span class=\"match\">system</span>. While “telecommunications service” is a statutorily defined term, “telecommunications <span class=\"match\">system</span>” is not. Based on a number of uses of “<span class=\"match\">system</span>” in the Act, as well as the ordinary meaning of “<span class=\"match\">system</span>,” we find that “telecommunications <span class=\"match\">system</span>” is best understood as the"},{"title":"Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Weather","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposes to direct that the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, submit to the Commission modifications to Reliability Standard TPL-001-5.1 (Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements) within one year of the effective date of a final rule in this proceeding to address reliability concerns pertaining to transmission system planning for extreme heat and cold weather events that impact the reliable operations of the Bulk-Power System. Specifically, we propose to direct NERC to develop modifications to Reliability Standard TPL-001-5.1 to require: development of benchmark planning cases based on information such as major prior extreme heat and cold weather events or future meteorological projections; planning for extreme heat and cold events using steady state and transient stability analyses expanded to cover a range of extreme weather scenarios including the expected resource mix's availability during extreme weather conditions, and including the broad area impacts of extreme weather; and corrective action plans that include mitigation for any instances where performance requirements for extreme heat and cold events are not met.","document_number":"2022-13471","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/27/2022-13471/transmission-system-planning-performance-requirements-for-extreme-weather","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-06-27/pdf/2022-13471.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-13471.pdf?1656074710","publication_date":"2022-06-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"defines “Reliable Operation” as “operating the elements of the <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> within equipment and electric <span class=\"match\">system</span> thermal, voltage, and stability limits so that instability, uncontrolled separation, or cascading failures of such <span class=\"match\">system</span> will not occur as a result of a sudden disturbance, including a cybersecurity incident, or unanticipated failure of <span class=\"match\">system</span> elements.” 16 U.S.C. 824o(a)(4).\n \n \n \n \n 4 \n  The <span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span> is defined in the FPA as “facilities and control <span class=\"match\">systems</span> necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission"},{"title":"Before Commissioners: Richard Glick, Chairman; James P. Danly, Allison Clements, Mark C. Christie, and Willie L. Phillips; Registration of Inverter-Based Resources; Registration of Inverter-Based Resources","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2022-25589","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/23/2022-25589/before-commissioners-richard-glick-chairman-james-p-danly-allison-clements-mark-c-christie-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-11-23/pdf/2022-25589.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-25589.pdf?1669124736","publication_date":"2022-11-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"recognized the risk <span class=\"match\">posed</span> by non-BES connected IBRs, finding that “[t]he ongoing widespread [power] reduction of solar PV [IBR] resources continues to be a notable reliability risk to the [<span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>], particularly when combined with the additional loss of other generating resources on the [<span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>] and in aggregate on the distribution <span class=\"match\">system</span>.” \n 71 \n \n Further, NERC has stated that “lack of data visibility and poor data quality continue to be a concern for comprehensive event analysis after large [<span class=\"match\">Bulk-Power</span> <span class=\"match\">System</span>] disturbances.” "},{"title":"Increasing Market and Planning Efficiency through Improved Software; Second Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference on Increasing Real-Time and Day-Ahead Market and Planning Efficiency Through Improved Software","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2023-13168","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/21/2023-13168/increasing-market-and-planning-efficiency-through-improved-software-second-supplemental-notice-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-21/pdf/2023-13168.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-13168.pdf?1687265137","publication_date":"2023-06-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"be used to support <span class=\"match\">security</span> assessments, enabling operators to better anticipate and respond to potential <span class=\"match\">security</span> threats and further improve the efficiency and reliability of the power <span class=\"match\">system</span>. Existing tools (commercial or open-source) work fine for routine <span class=\"match\">security</span> analysis under normal operating conditions. However, in resilience analysis, which studies the <span class=\"match\">system</span> <span class=\"match\">security</span> and reliability under stressed scenarios, existing tools often experience various numerical issues, significantly impacting operators' assessment of <span class=\"match\">system</span> resilience. A recent"},{"title":"Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year (MY) 2032 and later heavy-duty highway vehicles that phase in starting as early MY 2027 for certain vehicle categories. The phase in revises certain MY 2027 GHG standards that were established previously under EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase 2 rule (\"HD GHG Phase 2\"). This document also updates discrete elements of the Averaging Banking and Trading program, including providing additional flexibilities for manufacturers to support the implementation of the Phase 3 program balanced by limiting the availability of certain advanced technology credits initially established under the HD GHG Phase 2 rule. EPA is also adding warranty requirements for batteries and other components of zero-emission vehicles and requiring customer-facing battery state-of- health monitors for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. In this action, we are also finalizing additional revisions, including clarifying and editorial amendments to certain highway heavy-duty vehicle provisions and certain test procedures for heavy-duty engines.","document_number":"2024-06809","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-06809/greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-phase-3","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-22/pdf/2024-06809.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06809.pdf?1713530716","publication_date":"2024-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"significant policy differences. This section examines the outlook for mineral <span class=\"match\">security</span> as it relates to demand for \n \n critical minerals resulting from increased BEV production under the final standards. We note that this section focuses on mineral <span class=\"match\">security</span>, and not on energy <span class=\"match\">security</span>, which relates to <span class=\"match\">security</span> of energy consumed by transportation and other needs. Energy <span class=\"match\">security</span> is discussed separately in section VII.C of this preamble.\n \n Concern for U.S. mineral <span class=\"match\">security</span> relates to the global distribution of established supply chains for critical"},{"title":"One-Time Informational Reports on Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessments; Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Electric System Reliability","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is initiating this rulemaking to propose to direct transmission providers to submit one- time informational reports describing their current or planned policies and processes for conducting extreme weather vulnerability assessments. The Commission proposes to define extreme weather vulnerability assessments as analyses that identify where and under what conditions jurisdictional transmission assets and operations are at risk from the impacts of extreme weather events, how those risks will manifest themselves, and what the consequences will be for system operations. Specifically, the Commission proposes to require transmission providers to submit a one-time informational report on how they establish a scope for their extreme weather vulnerability assessments, develop inputs, identify vulnerabilities and determine exposure to extreme weather hazards, estimate the costs of impacts, and develop mitigation measures to address extreme weather risks.","document_number":"2022-13469","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/01/2022-13469/one-time-informational-reports-on-extreme-weather-vulnerability-assessments-climate-change-extreme","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-07-01/pdf/2022-13469.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-13469.pdf?1656593111","publication_date":"2022-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"temperatures exacerbate reliability risk by contributing to prolonged periods of high electricity demand and to higher forced outage rates for generation and other elements of the <span class=\"match\">bulk power</span> <span class=\"match\">system</span>. NERC also projects above-normal fire risk across U.S. South Central states, Northern California, Oregon, and Canada this summer, which <span class=\"match\">poses</span> the risk of impacts to the transmission <span class=\"match\">system</span>, potentially reducing output of solar PV generation due to smoke.\n 16 \n \n \n \n \n 14 \n  NERC, \n 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment \n at 4, 7 (May 2022), \n https://www.nerc.c"},{"title":"Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles","type":"Rule","abstract":"Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing new, more protective emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) for light-duty vehicles and Class 2b and 3 (\"medium-duty\") vehicles that will phase-in over model years 2027 through 2032. In addition, EPA is finalizing GHG program revisions in several areas, including off-cycle and air conditioning credits, the treatment of upstream emissions associated with zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in compliance calculations, medium-duty vehicle incentive multipliers, and vehicle certification and compliance. EPA is also establishing new standards to control refueling emissions from incomplete medium-duty vehicles, and battery durability and warranty requirements for light- duty and medium-duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. EPA is also finalizing minor amendments to update program requirements related to aftermarket fuel conversions, importing vehicles and engines, evaporative emission test procedures, and test fuel specifications for measuring fuel economy.","document_number":"2024-06214","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/18/2024-06214/multi-pollutant-emissions-standards-for-model-years-2027-and-later-light-duty-and-medium-duty","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-18/pdf/2024-06214.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06214.pdf?1713357919","publication_date":"2024-04-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"pollution control. Category two: motor vehicles with add-in devices for pollution control.”). While the statute does not define <span class=\"match\">system</span>, section 202 does use the word expansively, to include “vapor recovery <span class=\"match\">system</span>[s]” (CAA section 202(a)(5)(A)), “new power sources or propulsion <span class=\"match\">systems</span>” (CAA section 202(e)), and onboard diagnostics <span class=\"match\">systems</span> (CAA section 202(m)(1)(D)). In any event, the intentional use of the phrase “complete <span class=\"match\">systems</span>” shows that Congress expressly contemplated as methods of pollution control not only add-on devices (like catalysts that control"},{"title":"Improvements to Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission addresses arguments raised on rehearing, sets aside, in part, and clarifies Order No. 2023, which amended the Commission's regulations and its pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures, pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Procedures, and pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement to address interconnection queue backlogs, improve certainty, and prevent undue discrimination for new technologies.","document_number":"2024-06563","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/16/2024-06563/improvements-to-generator-interconnection-procedures-and-agreements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-16/pdf/2024-06563.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06563.pdf?1713185116","publication_date":"2024-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"several definitions in section 1 of the \n pro forma \n LGIP related to the affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> reforms, specifically, “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> facilities construction agreement,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> interconnection customer,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> network upgrades,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> queue position,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> study,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> study agreement,” “affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> study report,” “multiparty affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> facilities construction agreement,” and “multiparty affected <span class=\"match\">system</span> study agreement.” \n 894 \n \n \n \n \n 894 \n  \n Id. \n P 1112; \n see pro forma \n LGIP section"}]}