2026-18370 · Agency notice
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Current status
- Notice
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Energy Department
A notice may request information or announce an agency action. It does not by itself establish a new legal requirement or an open comment period.
Latest action
Request for information (RFI).
Sep 9, 2026
Subject areas
Policy mechanisms
No policy mechanisms are assigned.
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Quick summary
Consistent with the Executive order of August 26, 2026, Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is seeking information from industry and other stakeholders to inform DOE actions to implement the Executive order. Specifically, DOE seeks information regarding the scope of covered equipment and transactions; risks associated with Covered Foreign Entities and foreign-produced bulk- power system electric equipment;…
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Consistent with the Executive order of August 26, 2026, Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is seeking information from industry and other stakeholders to inform DOE actions to implement the Executive order. Specifically, DOE seeks information regarding the scope of covered equipment and transactions; risks associated with Covered Foreign Entities and foreign-produced bulk- power system electric equipment; supply chain, software, firmware, digital service, maintenance service, and remote-access practices; existing equipment and potential mitigation; licensing and prequalification; domestic manufacturing and secure replacement capacity; Federal procurement; and potential economic, reliability, safety, and small-entity impacts.
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