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  • 2024-30984 — Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of Rincon Reservation, California
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106556
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department has announced that about 56.66 acres of land have been officially added to the Rincon Reservation for the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians in San Diego, California. This proclamation was made on December 17, 2024, by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, under the authority granted by the Secretary of the Interior. While the land is recognized as part of the reservation, this action does not alter existing rights or easements for public utilities and transportation present on the land.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to give an extra piece of land, about the size of 56 soccer fields, to a group of Native Americans called the Rincon Band in California. They get to add this land to their home area, but it doesn’t change any roads or utility lines that are already there.

  • 2021-01986 — Cybersecurity Incentives
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8309
    Reading Time:about 83 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed new rules to encourage public utilities to invest in cybersecurity measures beyond what is currently required. These rules offer financial incentives like an increased rate of return and deferred cost recovery for utilities that enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure. The aim is to protect the Bulk-Power System against growing cyber threats by using established standards and frameworks like the Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards and the NIST Framework. Comments on this proposed rule are invited to ensure a wide range of insights, with a deadline for submissions set for April 6, 2021, and replies by May 6, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to give extra money to energy companies if they choose to make their computers and systems safer from bad guys who might try to mess with them. They're still figuring out the best way to do this so it’s fair and makes the system strong and safe for everyone.

  • 2025-03085 — Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10787
    Reading Time:about 45 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final rule to update its regulations by incorporating the latest standards (Version 004) for business practices and communication protocols for public utilities. These standards, developed by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), aim to enhance consistency in utility operations and bolster cybersecurity. FERC requires utilities to make compliance filings by June 27, 2025, and to implement cybersecurity standards by February 27, 2026, with the remaining standards by August 27, 2026. The rule ensures public utilities adhere to updated practices that support reliable and secure energy systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made new rules to help energy companies, like the ones that give us electricity, work better and safer. They need to follow these rules by certain dates, and while bigger companies might find it easier to do, smaller ones might struggle a bit with the costs and all the strange words in the rules.