NERC is responsible for establishing security standards for the region's power grid, which has become a potential target for cyberterrorism. NERC's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) plan and power suppliers and generators must start proving compliance with all provisions of NERC by the end of the second quarter. Read more about what NERC means for your organization in this SearchCompliance.com FAQ.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia, also known as the Philadelphia Convention, agreed to terms that established the powers of Congress and rules regarding representation that are presently enacted. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 gave Congress the power to regulate the economy, the national defense system and the currency. The Philadelphia Convention also established the rules that dictated the representation each state would receive in the Congress. Continue Reading
In September 1786, at the Annapolis Convention, delegates from five states called for a constitutional convention in order to discuss possible improvements to the Articles of Confederation.he delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention. The result of the Convention was the creation of the United States Constitution, placing the Convention among the most significant events in the history of the United States.