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GA SB349
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judson Hill
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AI Summary
- All public and private electrical utilities in Georgia must develop and implement grid security plans addressing vulnerability of the electrical transmission grid to electromagnetic pulse (EMP), natural disasters, and other manmade threats
- Grid security plans must include a threat analysis (short-, medium-, and long-term), anticipated implementation costs, a prioritized timetable for mitigation, and a plan to ensure a minimum 72-hour backup electrical supply for critical community infrastructure
- Plans must be reviewed by independent EMP experts and submitted to the adjutant general and the director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency by December 31, 2016, who must then jointly report to the Governor by February 28, 2017, for approval, conditional approval, or disapproval
- All grid security plans and related government reports are classified as exempt from public disclosure under Georgia's open records laws
- Costs incurred by utilities in developing and implementing the plans are recoverable from consumers as determined by the Georgia Public Service Commission
Legislative Description
Electric Utilities and Electrical Services; legislative findings; development, content, and review of grid security plans
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/9/2016
Full Bill Text
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