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Northern Long-Eared Bat: Listing Changed from Threatened to Endangered
December 12, 2022On November 30, 2022, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) published a final rule to the Federal Register to change the listing status of the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) from threatened to endangered.
NERC Files Comments in the FERC Generator Interconnection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
November 21, 2022The rulemaking addresses improvements needed to reliably facilitate the power industry’s transition to renewable and distributed generating resources utilizing inverter-based technologies.
EPA Penalizing Stationary Engine Violations
November 9, 2022The EPA is identifying violations of the Clean Air Act and has taken enforcement actions and assessed penalties.
NERC Releases Inverter-Based Resource Strategy Plan
October 25, 2022The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released an Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Strategy, which details the steps needed to successfully integrate IBR facilities into the planning and operation of the power system. The strategy was put in place due to the rapid interconnection of IBR systems, which are extensively used for solar and wind generating facilities, including new battery-based energy storage systems and are one of the most significant drivers of power grid transformation. Because of control system inconsistencies, IBR facilities pose well-documented risks to power system reliability when this strategy’s practices are not adhered to. NERC’s plan calls attention to the need for thoughtful integration of IBRs and identifies current and future work required to mitigate reliability risks resulting from the deployment of this technology.
Proactive Enforcement is Key in the EPA FY2022-2026 Strategy
October 19, 2022A core element of the EPA FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan focuses on environmental compliance.
Preparing for EPA Inspections in Environmental Justice Communities
October 4, 2022The EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Have Expanded Goals to Strengthen Enforcement and Protections Within EJ Communities
Washington State Establishes PFAS Cleanup Levels
September 21, 2022The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently published a list of 6 PFAS compounds that now have soil and groundwater cleanup levels
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
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