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Cybersecurity Threats Lead NERC to Modify CIP Standards
mars 11, 2025Cybersecurity threats to the Bulk Electric System (BES) are escalating, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics to target critical infrastructure.
OSHA Addresses Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical Safety in the Workplace
mars 5, 2025OSHA releases guidance document on “Addressing Arc Flash Hazards in a Safety and Health Program” and the alignment with NFPA 70E standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a guidance document that aligns with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The guidance document outlines how to use a management system to protect workers from arc flash hazards by focusing on worker participation, hazard identification, evaluation and control methods.
Large Data Center Load Loss Calls for System Impact Studies
mars 3, 2025On January 8, 2025, NERC released its review of an incident where the sudden loss of approximately 1,500 MW of data center load in Virginia exposed major reliability vulnerabilities in the Bulk Electric System (BES). This unanticipated event triggered voltage spikes and frequency imbalances, highlighting the need for system planners and operators to anticipate and mitigate these risks nationwide
Navigating the EU Omnibus Package: What Businesses Need to Know
février 19, 2025Navigating the EU Omnibus Package: What Businesses Need to Know Sustainability regulations in the European Union are in the spotlight with proposals underway to amend the regulations under the EU Green Deal to streamline requirements and reduce the burden on companies and investors.
NFPA Establishes Consolidated Standard for Combustible Dust
janvier 23, 2025NFPA 660 will make it easier for all industries to manage dust related hazards making for safer work environments.
NERC Approves New Extreme Weather Planning Standard
janvier 22, 2025On December 10, 2024, NERC’s Board of Trustees approved standard TPL-008-1 Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Temperature Events. The petition to approve the TPL-008-1 standard was filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 17, 2024 and will initiate the implementation plan upon final approval.
General Permit (GP) for CII Stormwater Discharges Proposed for the Charles, Mystic and Neponset River Watersheds
janvier 8, 2025On November 1, 2024, FERC Commissioners led a technical conference regarding co-locating large loads at generating facilities.
Ozone Nonattainment Areas in Midwest Reclassified to Serious
janvier 3, 2025On Tuesday, December 17th, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a final rule reclassifying several ozone nonattainment areas as “Serious" nonattainment for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard.
Deadline Imminent for New Texas Annual Permit Reporting Requirements
Décembre 19, 2024In 2023, the Texas State Legislature approved Senate Bill 1397 and House Bill 1505, which require that “A person who holds a temporary permit or permit with an indefinite term shall report to the commission annually whether the activity subject to the permit is ongoing” and that the person “shall first report to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality the status of the permitted activity not later than December 31, 2024”. The Texas Water Code has been amended to include this requirement in Sec. 5.587.
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