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Security at FERC Energy Projects Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting. Robert J. Cupina, Deputy Director Office of Energy Projects Federal Energy Regulatory Commission November 4, 2004. Security at FERC Energy Projects. Public Information Availability Interagency/Industry Coordination
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Security at FERC Energy ProjectsEnergy Bar AssociationMid-Year Meeting Robert J. Cupina, Deputy Director Office of Energy Projects Federal Energy Regulatory Commission November 4, 2004
Security at FERCEnergy Projects • Public Information Availability • Interagency/Industry Coordination • Security Assessments • Consequence Analysis • Threat Dissemination/Information Sharing • Siting Impacts • Cost Recovery
Public InformationAvailability • Non-Internet Public (NIP) • Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) • Re-evaluate in 2005 • Beyond CEII • DHS’ Critical Infrastructure Act (CII)
Interagency/Industry Coordination • Hydro: Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, National Dam Safety Review Board, R&D Agencies, States, Licensees And Local Law Enforcement and Response Agencies • LNG: Department of Transportation, Coast Guard MOU, Companies and Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Agencies
Security Assessments • Hydro: Licensees Completed in September 2003 • Hydro: Annual Security Inspections • LNG: Biennial Site Visits • LNG: Review Emergency and Security Plans
Vulnerability and Security AssessmentMethodology for Dams • Assesses Threat Potential • Assesses Consequences of Various Attack Scenarios • Assesses Effectiveness of Current Security System • Identifies if Upgrades to Security are Needed • Allows Decisions to be Made for Corrective Measures
Consequence Analysis • Hydro: Recovery Plan will reduce consequences • Hydro: Operation Plan will provide best options • LNG: DOT required exclusion zone analysis • LNG: FERC-sponsored pool hazard model
Threat Dissemination/ Information Sharing • Hydro: Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) • Hydro: NERC TAL List Serve/COE Fusion Cell • Hydro: Disseminate Alerts via email • LNG: Disseminate Alerts and Intelligence via email
Siting Impacts • Hydro: CEII • LNG: Heightened public security concerns, restricted attendance technical conferences • Pipelines: Emergency Reconstruction Rule, Order 633
Cost Recovery • September 14, 2001 Policy Statement • Nine Applications (gas, oil, electric, LNG) • April 19, 2004 Reliability Policy Statement • No applications to date
Conclusion • FERC continues to advance infrastructure protection • FERC must balance security with its permitting function • Security programs are an evolving process • Success requires participation by regulated companies