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Joint Request to Withdraw Petition for Modification Concerning Information Sharing and US National Security

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On July 15, 2022, a joint request was submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California by Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company to withdraw their petition for modification concerning information sharing and US national security. The petition, filed on January 10, 2020, requested the Commission to adopt a "Reading Room" approach for the first cycle of security assessments in response to grid security concerns. However, the Commission authorized interim trial procedures allowing for the use of virtual platforms to submit sensitive information, which the companies believe addresses their concerns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint request was submitted on July 15, 2022, by Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
  • The companies initially filed a petition on January 10, 2020, requesting the Commission to adopt a "Reading Room" approach for the first cycle of security assessments.
  • The Commission authorized interim trial procedures on December 4, 2020, allowing for the use of virtual platforms to submit sensitive information.
  • The companies believe that the use of a secured virtual platform addresses their concerns regarding information sharing and US national security.
  • The companies appreciate the Commission's willingness to lead by example via its issuance of interim trial procedures.
  • The Commission's issuance of interim trial procedures will allow for evaluation of the approved secure data submission methods.

Statistics:

  • January 10, 2020: Date the petition was initially filed with the Commission.
  • December 4, 2020: Date the Commission authorized interim trial procedures allowing for the use of virtual platforms to submit sensitive information.
  • July 15, 2022: Date the joint request was submitted to withdraw the petition.
  • 2020: The year in which the CEPCU and PESO-SO began registering requests from critical user networks.

Sources:

  • Joint Request of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39-E), and Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) to Withdraw the Petition for Modification Concerning Information Sharing and US National Security.
  • Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for Regulation of Physical Security for the Electric Supply Facilities of Electrical Corporations Consistent with Public Utilities Code Section 364 and to Establish Standards for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plans for Electrical Corporations and Regulated Water Companies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 768.6. R.15-06-009

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