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Public Notice on Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications RM98-1

FERC issued a formal public notice regarding records governing off-the-record communications under Rulemaking RM98-1. The notice is filed under docket RM98-1-000 and is categorized as a Formal Notice. This document establishes the Commission's procedural requirements for handling communications that occur outside the official record in proceedings under this rulemaking.

Order on Remand: Qualifying Facility Rates and PURPA Implementation

FERC issued Order on Remand addressing qualifying facility rates and implementation issues under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). The order, issued in dockets RM19-15 and AD16-16, modifies previous guidance on rates for qualifying facilities. The Commission's decision affects utilities and renewable energy developers operating under PURPA requirements.

Virtualization Reliability Standards

FERC issued Order No. 919 (194 FERC 61,209) as a final rule establishing virtualization reliability standards for the bulk electric system under docket RM24-8. The rule approves Reliability Standard VAR-001-5.1 and related modifications to existing NERC reliability standards applicable to bulk electric system owners, operators, and users.

CIP-003-11 Cyber Security Reliability Standard Security Management Controls

FERC issued Order 918, a final rule adopting Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standard CIP-003-11 (Cyber Security – Security Management Controls) under docket RM25-8. The order establishes updated security management control requirements for responsible entities operating the bulk electric system. Citation: 194FERC61,210.

Electric Quarterly Report Data Collection Requirements

FERC issued Order No. 917 as a final rule modifying the filing process and data collection requirements for the Electric Quarterly Report under Docket No. RM23-9. The order updates reporting obligations for entities required to submit quarterly data to the Commission. FERC Cite Number: 194FERC61,195.

Off-the-Record Communications Rules for Rulemaking Proceedings

FERC issued a Public Notice regarding Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications under rulemaking docket RM98-1. The notice addresses the documentation and procedural requirements for ex parte communications in FERC rulemaking proceedings. This formal notice is classified under the Electric Rulemaking library.