S 2071 · 106th Congress · Energy

Electric Reliability 2000 Act

Introduced 2000-02-10· Sponsored by Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2000-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Electric Reliability 2000 Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to provide for the establishment and enforcement of mandatory reliability standards to ensure the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. Grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Corporation (FERC) jurisdiction, for purposes of approving and enforcing compliance with standards in the United States, over: (1) the electric reliability organization; (2) all Affiliated Regional Reliability Entities (entities to which authority has been delegated to enforce compliance with reliability standards); (3) all system operators; and (4) all users of the bulk-power system. Provides that, prior to the establishment of the Electric Reliability Organization (Organization), any person (including the North American Electric Reliability Council and its member Regional Reliability Councils) may file a proposed reliability standard, guidance, or practice which, subject to FERC approval, shall be mandatory and enforceable. Prescribes procedural guidelines for FERC approval of: (1) applications competing for status as the Electric Reliability Council; and (2) Organization standards. Requires all users of the bulk-power system to comply with su…

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CBO Cost Estimate

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S. 2071, Electric Reliability 2000 Act

Jul 24, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on June 30, 2000

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Cosponsors (6)

1 Democrat5 Republicans