42 U.S.C. § 17284 — Assessment of resources

submitted 19 years ago by Pub. L. 110-140 to r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE · 471 words · no verdicts yet

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The Energy Information Administration must write a 5-year plan to improve its energy data collection, paying special attention to gaps like discontinued data series and state-level information. It must also set guidelines for state energy data and share company data with states under existing confidentiality rules. Congress authorized funding rising from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 a year through fiscal year 2012, plus whatever is needed after that.

(a) 5-year plan. (1) The Administrator of the Energy Information Administration must create a 5-year plan to improve the quality and scope of data collection needed for energy markets and related financial operations to work efficiently. (2) The plan must pay particular attention to data series that were dropped due to budget cuts; data on demand response; timely state-level data; better oil and gas data; better data on solid byproducts from coal-based energy facilities; and the Administration's ability to meet legal deadlines for providing data to Congress. (b) Submission to Congress. The Administrator must send Congress the plan, including a description of improvements needed to collect and process energy information in a way that meets energy markets' needs. (c) Guidelines. (1) The Administrator must set guidelines for the quality, comparability, and scope of state energy data — covering production and consumption by product, sector, and renewable or alternative source — to build an accurate state-level energy picture; share company-level state data with the states involved, consistent with existing legal and confidentiality rules, if the state agrees to reasonable conditions on using it; identify gaps in the data the Administration collects; and figure out the most cost-effective ways to fix data problems together with state officials. (2) The Administrator must regularly consult with state officials and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission when setting these guidelines and looking for ways to meet data needs. (d) Assessment of State data needs. Within 1 year after December 19, 2007, the Administrator must send Congress an assessment of what data states need and a plan to address it. (e) Authorization of appropriations. Beyond any other funding, Congress authorized: $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; and whatever sums are necessary for later years.

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(a) 5-year plan

(1) Establishment

The Administrator of the Energy Information Administration (referred to in this section as the “Administrator”) shall establish a 5-year plan to enhance the quality and scope of the data collection necessary to ensure the scope, accuracy, and timeliness of the information needed for efficient functioning of energy markets and related financial operations.

(2) Requirement

In establishing the plan under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall pay particular attention to—

(A)

data series terminated because of budget constraints;

(B)

data on demand response;

(C)

timely data series of State-level information;

(D)

improvements in the area of oil and gas data;

(E)

improvements in data on solid byproducts from coal-based energy-producing facilities; and

(F)

the ability to meet applicable deadlines under Federal law (including regulations) to provide data required by Congress.

(b) Submission to Congress

The Administrator shall submit to Congress the plan established under subsection (a), including a description of any improvements needed to enhance the ability of the Administrator to collect and process energy information in a manner consistent with the needs of energy markets.

(1) In general

The Administrator shall—

(A)

establish guidelines to ensure the quality, comparability, and scope of State energy data, including data on energy production and consumption by product and sector and renewable and alternative sources, required to provide a comprehensive, accurate energy profile at the State level;

(B)

share company-level data collected at the State level with each State involved, in a manner consistent with the legal authorities, confidentiality protections, and stated uses in effect at the time the data were collected, subject to the condition that the State shall agree to reasonable requirements for use of the data, as the Administrator may require;

(C)

assess any existing gaps in data obtained and compiled by the Energy Information Administration; and

(D)

evaluate the most cost-effective ways to address any data quality and quantity issues in conjunction with State officials.

(2) Consultation

The Administrator shall consult with State officials and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a regular basis in—

(A)

establishing guidelines and determining the scope of State-level data under paragraph (1); and

(B)

exploring ways to address data needs and serve data uses.

(d) Assessment of State data needs

Not later than 1 year after December 19, 2007, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an assessment of State-level data needs, including a plan to address the needs.

(e) Authorization of appropriations

In addition to any other amounts made available to the Administrator, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section—

(1)

$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(2)

$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

(3)

$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;

(4)

$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2011;

(5)

$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; and

(6)

such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 805, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1721.)

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2007Enacted · Pub. L. 110-140 · 121 Stat. 1721

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