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126th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 131 |
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LR 11(03) |
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Resolve, Directing
the Public Utilities Commission To Examine Measures To Mitigate the Effects
of Geomagnetic Disturbances and Electromagnetic Pulse on the State's
Transmission System |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-121) |
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Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology |
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| Fiscal Note |
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| Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Public
Utilities Commission (PUC) is directed to: (a) examine the vulnerabilities of
Maine's transmission infrastructure to potential negative impacts of
geomagnetic disturbances or electromagnetic pulses and identify potential
mitigation measures; (b) monitor efforts by the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission and others to develop reliability standards related to geomagnetic
disturbances and electromagnetic pulses; and (c) report back its findings to
the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology by January
20, 2014. The PUC has adequate
available resources for the expenses related to the activities required. |
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