109 HR 5544 IH: To provide for the security of critical energy U.S. House of Representatives 2006-06-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5544 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2006 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure.

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Evacuation plan review

Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to the Congress a report of the Secretary’s review of the fuel supply plan components of State evacuation plans and the National Capitol region. Such report shall determine the sufficiency of such plans, and shall include recommendations for improvements thereto. Annually after the transmittal of a report under this section, the Secretary shall transmit a report to the Congress assessing plans found insufficient under previous reports.

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Disaster assistance

(a)

Authority

During any federally declared emergency or disaster, the Secretary of Energy may provide direct assistance to private sector entities that operate critical energy infrastructure, including refineries. (b)

Assistance

Assistance under this section may include emergency preparation and recovery assistance, including power generation equipment, other protective or emergency recovery equipment, assistance to restore access to water, power, or other raw materials, and transportation and housing for critical employees. The Secretary may request assistance from other Federal agencies in carrying out this section.

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Critical Energy Assurance Account

There is established in the Treasury an account known as the Critical Energy Assurance Account. The Secretary of Energy shall deposit into this account amounts appropriated to the Secretary for the purpose of carrying out this Act and payments paid to the Secretary by any non-Federal source for the purpose of carrying out this Act. The Secretary may receive and accept payments from any non-Federal source, and amounts deposited into the account, whether appropriated or received from a non-Federal source, shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation, for carrying out this Act.

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Regulations

The Secretary of Energy may issue regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this Act.