FERC Issues Order Approving EOP-010-1

On June 19, 2014, in Docket No. RM14-1, FERC issued an order approving Reliability Standard EOP-010-1 (Geomagnetic Disturbance Operations).  NERC submitted the Reliability Standard for Commission approval in response to a Commission directive in Order No. 779. Reliability Standard EOP-010-1 is designed to mitigate the effects of geomagnetic disturbances on the Bulk-Power System by requiring responsible entities to implement Operating Plans and Operating Procedures or Processes.

To view FERC’s order, click here.