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Security at FERC Energy Projects Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting

This presentation explores the security measures implemented at FERC energy projects, emphasizing public information availability, interagency/industry coordination, security assessments, consequence analysis, threat dissemination, and more. Learn about vulnerability assessments and methodological approaches for dams, as well as the importance of information sharing and cost recovery in strengthening the security framework.

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Security at FERC Energy Projects Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting

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  1. 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

  2. Security at FERCEnergy Projects • Public Information Availability • Interagency/Industry Coordination • Security Assessments • Consequence Analysis • Threat Dissemination/Information Sharing • Siting Impacts • Cost Recovery

  3. Public InformationAvailability • Non-Internet Public (NIP) • Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) • Re-evaluate in 2005 • Beyond CEII • DHS’ Critical Infrastructure Act (CII)

  4. 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

  5. Security Assessments • Hydro: Licensees Completed in September 2003 • Hydro: Annual Security Inspections • LNG: Biennial Site Visits • LNG: Review Emergency and Security Plans

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Siting Impacts • Hydro: CEII • LNG: Heightened public security concerns, restricted attendance technical conferences • Pipelines: Emergency Reconstruction Rule, Order 633

  10. Cost Recovery • September 14, 2001 Policy Statement • Nine Applications (gas, oil, electric, LNG) • April 19, 2004 Reliability Policy Statement • No applications to date

  11. 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

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