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Workshop on Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards

The FERC meeting focused on supply chain risk management in the utility sector, discussing challenges faced by entities of different sizes and the importance of validating vendor information. Participants explored various approaches to risk assessment, including the use of common tools and certifications, while emphasizing the need for a risk-based approach and industry collaboration. The conversation ended with discussions on potential solutions, such as implementing cybersecurity standards and leveraging new technologies, while highlighting the importance of flexibility and information sharing in addressing supply chain risks. ROUNDTABLE 1 - Validation of Vendor Information Panelists: Roy Adams, Consolidated Edison, Inc. Antiwon “AJ” Jacobs, Sacramento Municipal Utility District Laura Schepis, National Electrical Manufacturers Association Robert “Bob” Kolasky, Exiger LLC ROUNDTABLE 2 – Implementation of Vendor Assessments Panelists: Howard Gugel, NERC Landon Roeder, Nashville Electric System Darlington “Dart” Fee, Entergy Lance Spross, Oncor Electric The workshop focus on the “assessment” aspect of supply chain risk management (SCRM). Specifically, the workshop panels will discuss the proposed directive in the Commission’s September 19, 2024 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [1] to require that entities establish steps in SCRM plans to validate the completeness and accuracy of information received from vendors during the procurement process to better inform the identification and assessment of supply chain risks associated with vendors’ software, hardware, or services. [1] Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards Revisions, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 188 FERC ¶ 61,174 (2024). Contact For more information about this workshop, please contact Alan Herd at [email protected], Jamie Calderon at [email protected], or Michaelson Buchanan at [email protected].