NERC provides these comments in response to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Release 1.0 (Smart Grid Framework Document).
NERC provides these comments in response to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy and Requirements (Draft NISTIR 7268).
NERC provides these comments in response to the second draft of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy and Requirements (Second Draft NISTIR 7268).
On February 26, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) posted a notice for Request for Information (RFI). Under Executive Order 13636 , the Secretary of Commerce is tasked to direct the Director of NIST to develop a framework for reducing cyber risks to critical infrastructure (the Framework). The Framework will consist of standards, methodologies, procedures and processes that align policy, business, and technological approaches to address cyber risks. NERC provides a response to this RFI, requesting information to help identify, refine, and guide the many interrelated considerations, challenges, and efforts needed to develop the Framework. (Docket No. 130208119-3119-101)
On June 6, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) posted a notice and request for comments. DHS is reviewing the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) to conform to the requirements of Presidential Policy Directive 21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, and, as part of a comprehensive national review process, is soliciting public comment on issues or language in the NIPP that need to be updated. NERC provides these comments in response. (DHS-2013-0024)
On October 29, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) posted a notice and request for comments on the preliminary version of the Cybersecurity Framework. NIST developed the preliminary Framework using information collected through open public workshops and the Request for Information that was published February 26, 2013. NERC provides these comments in response. (Docket No. 130208119-3119-01)
Joint Comments of NERC and the Regional Entities on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) Request for Information
NERC and the Regional Entities provide comments in response to CISA RFI on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.
Comments of NERC on the Office of the National Cyber Director Request for Information
NERC provides comments in response to the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) Request for Information (RFI) on the Cyber Regulatory Harmonization.
Comments of NERC on the DOE RFI regarding the AI Executive Order
On March 1, 2024, the Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI will assist the Department of Energy in carrying out certain responsibilities under Executive Order 14,110 titled ‘‘Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence’’ issued on October 30, 2023, including development of a public report. NERC provides a response to the RFI, discussing potential benefits of artificial intelligence in supporting the reliability of the Bulk Power System.
Comments on Proposed Rule for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Reporting Requirements
