Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII)

According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) which Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII):

I. CEII Defined
CEII is specific engineering, vulnerability, or detailed design information about proposed or existing critical infrastructure (physical or virtual) that:

Relates details about the production, generation, transmission, or distribution of energy;
Could be useful to a person planning an attack on critical infrastructure;
Is exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act; and
Gives strategic information beyond the location of the critical infrastructure.

II. Helpful Resources
In order to familiarize yourself with the Commission’s policy regarding Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) , please read the Commission’s rulemakings: Order Nos. 702, 630, 630-A, 643, 649 and 683 under our CEII Regulations section.

III. CEII Requests & Exemptions
Visit our Help section to learn how to File a CEII Request.

An Owner/operator of a facility, including employees and officers of the owner/operator, may obtain CEII relating to its own facility directly from Commission staff. Non-employee agents of an owner/operator of such facility may obtain CEII relating to the owner/operator’s facility in the same manner as owner/operators as long as they present written authorization from the owner/operator to obtain such information. 388.113(d)