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Nov 13, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Arjun Prasad Ramadevanahalli |J. Daniel Skees
The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) announced on October 30, 2024 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year to collaborate on safety research, testing, and standards for artificial intelligence (AI). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency within the DOC and a leader in standards development across a range of industries, will represent the DOC under the MOU.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
morganlewis.com | J. Daniel Skees |Arjun Prasad Ramadevanahalli
The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) announced on October 30, 2024 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year to collaborate on safety research, testing, and standards for artificial intelligence (AI). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency within the DOC and a leader in standards development across a range of industries, will represent the DOC under the MOU.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Robert P. Goldfin |J. Daniel Skees |Stephen M. Spina
Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
morganlewis.com | Stephen M. Spina |J. Daniel Skees |Robert P. Goldfin
Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Robert P. Goldfin |Stephen M. Spina |J. Daniel Skees
Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | J. Daniel Skees
Following a directive from the US Congress, FERC issued Order No. 893, providing incentive-based rates for public and nonpublic utilities to encourage voluntary investments in Advanced Cybersecurity Technology[1] and participation in cybersecurity threat information sharing programs, such as the US Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program (CRISP).[2] Aspects of the final rule were hotly contested and the Commission’s final rule sought a middle ground between...
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Patrick Pennella |Arjun Prasad Ramadevanahalli |J. Daniel Skees
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on September 19, 2024 to tighten its existing mandatory controls for certain electric assets. The proposal reflects FERC’s increasing concern that current controls are not up to the task of preventing bad actors from infiltrating the supply chain of critical electric infrastructure, thereby creating significant risk to electric system reliability.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
morganlewis.com | J. Daniel Skees
Following a directive from the US Congress, FERC issued Order No. 893, providing incentive-based rates for public and nonpublic utilities to encourage voluntary investments in Advanced Cybersecurity Technology[1] and participation in cybersecurity threat information sharing programs, such as the US Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program (CRISP).[2] Aspects of the final rule were hotly contested and the Commission’s final rule sought a middle ground between...
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
lexology.com | J. Daniel Skees |Arjun Prasad Ramadevanahalli |Patrick Pennella
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on September 19, 2024 to tighten its existing mandatory controls for certain electric assets. The proposal reflects FERC’s increasing concern that current controls are not up to the task of preventing bad actors from infiltrating the supply chain of critical electric infrastructure, thereby creating significant risk to electric system reliability.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
morganlewis.com | J. Daniel Skees |Arjun Prasad Ramadevanahalli |Patrick Pennella
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on September 19, 2024 to tighten its existing mandatory controls for certain electric assets. The proposal reflects FERC’s increasing concern that current controls are not up to the task of preventing bad actors from infiltrating the supply chain of critical electric infrastructure, thereby creating significant risk to electric system reliability.
