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NARUC to Consider Resolution Objecting to FCC Stance on SCADA, Smart Grid Systems

NARUC will consider a resolution at its annual meeting next week objecting to a September FCC order that said supervisory control and data acquisition and smart grid systems aren’t dedicated to protecting public safety and the prevention of human injury…

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and property damage. The resolution would urge the FCC to allow utilities “expeditious access to spectrum licenses in order to best serve the public interest by supporting SCADA and smart grid systems,” because those systems are necessary for utilities’ safe operation and because public safety agencies depend on them. NARUC’s board will vote on the resolution Nov. 18, and all NARUC members will vote on it Nov. 19.