AL HJR89

Urges protection of the nation's electric power grid from cyber threats and coordination between private and public sectors in planning and recovery from disruptive events.

Recognizes the electric power industry as one of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors vital to national security and economy, with incapacitation having debilitating effects.

Acknowledges the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's mandatory and enforceable standards for protecting bulk electric system assets under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversight.

Recommends states proceed carefully and deliberately when considering legislative or regulatory approaches to cyber issues to avoid unintended consequences to existing regulations and standards.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Governor Robert Bentley, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Energy Division, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy.