FOIA Lawsuit and CIP Violation Database: Exposing the NERC CIP Coverup I created the CIP violation database to disclose to the public the identities of violators of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards as my investigation continues. These identities have been covered up by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy…
Click HERE for PDF Copy CHINA: EMP THREAT The People’s Republic of China Military Doctrine, Plans, and Capabilities for Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack Dr. Peter Vincent Pry Executive Director EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security June 10, 2020 CHINA: EMP THREAT Chinese Military Doctrine: EMP Attack Decisive China has…
In an order that appears to be largely cut and pasted from the electric industry arguments, FERC denied my electric grid physical security complaint on June 9, 2020. However, FERC Commissioner McNamee filed a separate “concurring opinion” which reads like a dissent. Apparently, the physical security complaint struck a nerve. Background of my Physical Security…
Click HERE for PDF Copy June 4, 2020 The Honorable Angus King The Honorable Mike Gallagher Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22202 Dear Senator King and Representative Gallagher: We represent a large coalition of national security experts, policymakers, government civil servants, and patriotic American citizens who are rightly and deeply…
Photo Source: Edison Electric Institute Click HERE for PDF Copy I am the Complainant in this docket. I file these two motions pursuant to 18 CFR § 385.212 (Rule 212). Background On May 4, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency and issued Executive Order 13920: “Securing the United States Bulk-Power…
Click Here for PDF Copy of Complaint Click HERE for Federal Register Notice Introduction I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in powering every one of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructures and in undergirding…
President Issues Bulk-Power System Executive Order After over a decade of failure by the electric industry and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to secure the electric grid from cyber threats (among many other threats), on May 1, 2020 the President issued Executive Order 13920: “Securing the United States Bulk-Power System.” (Click HERE for the…
CLICK HERE for PDF copy Protest and Comments of Michael Mabee Submitted to FERC on April 10, 2020 I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid. I have also previously filed comments in one of the impacted dockets. Protest of the Commission’s April 6, 2020 “Notice…
Electric Sector Pushes Minimalistic Approach to Grid Physical Security Despite all the evidence to the contrary, the electric sector would like you to believe that everything is just fine—no further physical security is needed for the electric grid. By way of background, in 2014 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered the grid’s self regulatory…
Emergency Preparedness for Disasters, Power Outages or the Zombie Apocalypse. Presented by the Souhegan and Derry Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Power Outages, Pandemics – What Do You Need To Know? Is your family prepared for a power outage lasting for weeks, months or longer? It is not a matter of “if” – it is…
