Workshops
Unifying Dam Safety and Security
Four workgroups were established at FERC's Fort Worth workshop on February 15-17, 2005 to discuss emergency procedures, dam safety, and dam security. The major theme of the workshop was "Unifying Dam Safety and Security." The goal of this workshop was to develop recommendations that could be submitted to FERC for implementation.
FERC is now sponsoring another Dam Safety and Security Workshop on April 6-7, 2006 in Washington, DC.
Each of the workgroups' preliminary results and recommendations will be discussed. The workgroups are:
- Cyber/SCADA Workgroup
- Identify and accumulate existing cyber standards (largely NERC).
- Identify applicability to hydroelectric facilities.
- Prepare paper on the state of cyber concerns and what is being done about those concerns at hydro projects. Include the remote operation aspects of projects.
- List valid concerns and problems and summarize what is being done.
- Emergency Coordination and Communication (EMA & LEA)
Sent a questionnaire of 30 questions to about 45 people (largely licensees). The responses will provide information for a "white paper" on emergency coordination that will be distributed to dam owners as guidance.
- Operating Plans (and Institutional Knowledge)
A basic outline will be prepared of what topics can be included in a hydropower operating plan, including ways to retain institutional knowledge. After concurrence is reached by the group, the outline will be distributed to dam owners.
- Recovery Plans
A basic outline will be prepared of what topics can be included in a hydropower recovery plan. After concurrence is reached by the group, the outline will be distributed to dam owners.
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