II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2005 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Allen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report describing the method by which existing reporting systems within the Department of Energy can be coordinated to provide timely reporting of significant supply interruptions in the transmission of petroleum and petroleum-related products.

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Report on contingency plan for significant interruptions in energy transmission

(a)

In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report describing existing plans and procedures of the Department of Energy relating to a significant interruption, as determined by the Secretary, in the transmission of petroleum or a petroleum-related product. (b)

Inclusions

The report under subsection (a) shall include— (1)a description of the method by which the Secretary shall notify the Governor and any Federal elected official of a State affected by a significant interruption in the transmission of petroleum or a petroleum-related product; and (2)recommendations with respect to any legislative action relating to the implementation or efficiency of a contingency plan of the Department of Energy.