From the Document: The bulk-power system is a target of those seeking to commit malicious acts against the United States and its people, including malicious cyber activities, because a successful attack on our bulk-power system would present significant risks to our economy, human health and safety, and would render the United States less capable of acting in defense of itself and its allies. [...] To address this threat, additional steps are required to protect the security, integrity, and reliability of bulk-power system electric equipment used in the United States.
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