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NERC Releases 2022 State of Reliability Report
September 16, 2022The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its 2022 State of Reliability report, which examines power system performance in calendar year 2021 and evaluates reliability performance trends. The 2022 report identified six key findings regarding power system performance that are summarized as follows:
New National Emerging Contaminants Research Initiative
September 12, 2022The Executive Office of the President of the United States announced a National Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative
EPA Issues Proposed Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
September 7, 2022The EPA has issued a pre-publication version of a proposed rule to designate two PFAS compounds as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
NERC Proposes Implementation Guidance for PRC-019-2
August 22, 2022NERC has proposed implementation guidance for PRC-019-2, the standard that verifies coordination of generating unit facility or synchronous condenser voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capabilities and protection system settings.
Revisions to FAC-001 and FAC-002 Submitted for FERC Approval
July 12, 2022Reliability Standards FAC-001-4 and FAC-002-will resolve uncertainty regarding the meaning of “materially modify” under the currently effective standards.
Five New PFAS Added to EPA Regional Screening Levels (RSLs)
June 24, 2022EPA announced the addition of five new PFAS to the list of Regional Screening Levels (RSLs)
EPA Announces Updated Drinking Water Health Advisories for Four PFAS Chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, PFBS, & GenX
June 24, 2022On June 15, 2022, the EPA released updated Health Advisory Levels for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water
FERC Order No. 881-A Has Implications for NERC Compliance Programs
June 23, 2022Updated Order will have significant impact on NERC compliance programs related to both PRC standards and facilities ratings. Utilities should review the Order’s requirements and prepare for changes needed to remain compliant.
Worst Case Discharges of Hazardous Substances – Proposed Rule
May 25, 2022In compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new rule for onshore non-transportation-related facilities requiring specified facilities to plan for worst case discharges (WCDs) of CWA hazardous substances that could cause substantial harm to the environment.
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