Energy sector coalition seeks harmonization of proposed FAA rules with FERC cyber standards

A coalition of electric sector groups highlight the need for harmonization between bulk power cyber standards mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems, in a filing to the Federal Aviation Administration.

“Unlike many other types of commercial drone operators, electric utilities are already a highly regulated industry with strong existing physical and cybersecurity protections and liabilities, many of which are federally required and levied,” the coalition says in the Oct. 6 filing....