[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[Department of Energy]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
National Nuclear Security Administration
Federal Funds
Federal salaries and expenses
For expenses necessary for Federal Salaries and Expenses in the National Nuclear Security Administration, $418,595,000, to remain available until September 30, 2019, including official reception and representation expenses not to exceed $12,000.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0313–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0010
Federal Salaries and Expenses
383
364
419
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
42
25
25
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
2
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
44
25
25
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
384
383
419
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–20
–19
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
364
364
419
1930
Total budgetary resources available
408
389
444
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
25
25
25
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
68
68
39
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
383
364
419
3020
Outlays (gross)
–380
–393
–410
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–2
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
68
39
48
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
68
68
39
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
68
39
48
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
364
364
419
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
307
300
346
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
73
93
64
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
380
393
410
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
364
364
419
4190
Outlays, net (total)
380
393
410
Federal Salaries and Expenses.—This account provides the Federal salaries and other expenses of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) mission
and mission support staff. The Federal Salaries and Expenses appropriation allows for the creation of a well-managed, inclusive,
responsive, and accountable organization through the strategic management of human capital and greater integration of budget
and performance data. It also includes funding for a standardized corporate project management enterprise. Program direction
for Naval Reactors is within that program's account, and program direction for Secure Transportation Asset is within the Weapons
Activities account.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0313–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
201
204
239
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
3
3
3
11.5
Other personnel compensation
5
5
5
11.9
Total personnel compensation
209
212
247
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
64
53
61
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
14
12
12
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
3
3
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
25
28
28
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
6
6
6
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
41
31
44
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
19
16
15
25.6
Medical care
1
1
1
26.0
Supplies and materials
2
2
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
383
364
419
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0313–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,553
1,625
1,715
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
20
Naval reactors
For Department of Energy expenses necessary for naval reactors activities to carry out the Department of Energy Organization
Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition (by purchase, condemnation, construction, or otherwise) of real property,
plant, and capital equipment, facilities, and facility expansion, $1,479,751,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $48,200,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0314–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0010
Naval reactors development
451
446
473
0020
Program Direction
45
43
48
0030
S8G prototype refueling
133
132
190
0040
Naval reactors operations and infrastructure
445
444
467
0050
Construction
121
121
145
0060
COLUMBIA-class reactor systems development
187
186
157
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,382
1,372
1,480
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
13
6
6
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
1,375
1,372
1,480
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,388
1,378
1,486
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
6
6
6
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
465
548
500
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,382
1,372
1,480
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,299
–1,420
–1,566
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
548
500
414
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
465
548
500
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
548
500
414
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1,375
1,372
1,480
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
877
1,166
1,258
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
422
254
308
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
1,299
1,420
1,566
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,375
1,372
1,480
4190
Outlays, net (total)
1,299
1,420
1,566
Naval Reactors.—This account funds all naval nuclear propulsion work. It begins with reactor technology development and design, continues
through reactor operation and maintenance, and ends with reactor plant disposal. The program ensures the safe and reliable
operation of reactor plants in nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers (constituting over 45 percent of the Navy's
combatants), and fulfills the Navy's requirements for new nuclear propulsion plants that meet current and future national
defense requirements. Due to the crucial nature of nuclear reactor work, Naval Reactors is a centrally managed organization.
Federal employees oversee and set policies/procedures for developing new reactor plants and operating existing nuclear plants
and the facilities that support these plants.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0314–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
29
29
32
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
30
30
33
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
9
9
10
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
1
1
1
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
6
6
7
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
4
4
4
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
1,165
1,156
1,237
31.0
Equipment
22
22
28
32.0
Land and structures
140
139
155
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
4
4
4
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,382
1,372
1,480
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0314–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
230
238
246
Weapons activities
For Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other incidental expenses necessary for atomic energy defense weapons activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any
facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $10,239,344,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $105,600,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0240–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0020
Directed stockpile work
3,376
3,314
3,977
0021
Science
424
428
488
0022
Engineering
131
134
193
0023
Inertial confinement fusion ignition and high yield
509
516
533
0024
Advanced simulation and computing
620
648
734
0027
Secure transportation asset
236
256
325
0028
Advanced manufacturing development
132
88
80
0030
Infrastructure and Operations
2,283
2,408
2,803
0091
Defense programs (DP), subtotal
7,711
7,792
9,133
0150
Nuclear counterterrorism incident response
2
0170
Site stewardship
1
0179
Information technology and cybersecurity
169
170
187
0180
Defense nuclear security
690
662
687
0183
Legacy contractor pensions
284
248
232
0191
Non-DP activities, subtotal
1,146
1,080
1,106
0300
Subtotal, Weapons Activities
8,857
8,872
10,239
0799
Total direct obligations
8,857
8,872
10,239
0810
Weapons Activities (Reimbursable)
1,649
1,642
1,630
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
10,506
10,514
11,869
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
213
243
84
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
62
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
2
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
277
243
84
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
8,847
8,830
10,239
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1,633
1,525
1,552
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–8
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
1,625
1,525
1,552
1900
Budget authority (total)
10,472
10,355
11,791
1930
Total budgetary resources available
10,749
10,598
11,875
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
243
84
6
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
6,238
6,861
7,158
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
10,506
10,514
11,869
3020
Outlays (gross)
–9,821
–10,217
–12,189
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–62
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
6,861
7,158
6,838
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–2,156
–2,148
–2,148
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
8
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2,148
–2,148
–2,148
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
4,082
4,713
5,010
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
4,713
5,010
4,690
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
10,472
10,355
11,791
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
4,945
6,731
7,664
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
4,876
3,486
4,525
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
9,821
10,217
12,189
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1,567
–1,475
–1,502
4033
Non-Federal sources
–68
–50
–50
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–1,635
–1,525
–1,552
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
8
4053
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
2
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
10
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
8,847
8,830
10,239
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
8,186
8,692
10,637
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
8,847
8,830
10,239
4190
Outlays, net (total)
8,186
8,692
10,637
Programs funded within the Weapons Activities appropriation support the Nation's current and future defense posture and its
attendant nationwide infrastructure of science, technology, and engineering capabilities. Weapons Activities provides for
the maintenance and refurbishment of nuclear weapons to continue sustained confidence in their safety, reliability, and performance;
continued investment in scientific, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities to enable certification of the enduring nuclear
weapons stockpile; and manufacture of nuclear weapon components. Weapons Activities also provides for continued maintenance
and investment in the NNSA nuclear complex to be more responsive and cost effective. The major elements of the program include
the following:
Directed Stockpile Work.—Encompasses all activities that directly support the nuclear weapons stockpile. These activities include: maintenance and
surveillance; planned refurbishment; reliability assessment; weapon dismantlement and disposal; and research, development,
and certification technology efforts to meet stockpile requirements. Additionally, Strategic Materials are also included in
Directed Stockpile Work to recognize the investment needed in nuclear materials to maintain the viability of the enduring
stockpile.
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.—Focuses on scientific, technical, and engineering efforts to develop and maintain critical capabilities, tools, and processes
needed to support science-based stockpile stewardship, weapons refurbishments, and continued certification of the stockpile
over the long-term in the absence of underground nuclear testing.
Infrastructure and Operations.—Provides for the base operations funding required to operate NNSA facilities and support underlying infrastructure and capabilities
at the level necessary to deliver mission results in a safe and secure manner. Includes resources for cross-cutting programmatic
functions such as Long Term Stewardship, Nuclear Safety Research & Development, Nuclear Criticality Safety, and the Packaging
program. Modernizes NNSA infrastructure through recapitalization, capability investments, strategic development, and line-item
construction projects for the enhancement of capabilities.
Defense Nuclear Security.—Provides protection for NNSA personnel, facilities, and nuclear weapons from a full spectrum of threats, most notably terrorism.
Provides for all safeguards and security requirements including protective forces and systems at all NNSA sites.
Secure Transportation Asset.—Provides for the safe, secure movement of nuclear weapons, special nuclear material, and weapon components to meet projected
DOE, Department of Defense (DOD), and other customer requirements. The Program Direction in this account provides for the
secure transportation workforce, including the Federal agents.
Information Technology and Cybersecurity.—Provides information technology and cyber security solutions such as identity, credential, and access management to help
meet energy security, and proliferation resistance.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0240–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
44
44
45
11.5
Other personnel compensation
11
11
11
11.9
Total personnel compensation
55
55
56
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
24
24
24
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
5
5
5
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
64
64
64
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
9
9
9
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
170
170
172
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
499
499
505
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
32
32
32
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
6,735
6,745
8,071
25.5
Research and development contracts
116
116
116
25.6
Medical care
3
3
3
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
4
4
4
26.0
Supplies and materials
6
6
6
31.0
Equipment
285
288
300
32.0
Land and structures
793
795
815
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
57
57
57
99.0
Direct obligations
8,857
8,872
10,239
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1,649
1,642
1,630
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
10,506
10,514
11,869
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0240–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
514
541
554
Defense nuclear nonproliferation
(including cancellation of funds)
For Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other incidental expenses necessary for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities, in carrying out the purposes of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any
facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $1,842,310,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading, $49,000,000 is hereby
permanently cancelled: Provided further, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were previously designated by
the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0309–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0010
Defense nuclear nonproliferation research and development
423
414
446
0040
International materials protection and cooperation
26
0071
Global material security
426
410
337
0072
Material management and minimization
316
313
332
0073
Nonproliferation and arms control
130
129
130
0074
Nonproliferation construction
340
335
279
0075
Nuclear counterterrorism incident response
234
231
277
0080
Global threat reduction initiative
1
0085
Legacy contractor pensions
95
93
41
0100
Subtotal, obligations by program activity
1,991
1,925
1,842
0799
Total direct obligations
1,991
1,925
1,842
0801
Global material security
5
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
5
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,996
1,925
1,842
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
70
38
49
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
25
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
95
38
49
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
1,940
1,936
1,842
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–8
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–49
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
1,932
1,936
1,793
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
7
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,939
1,936
1,793
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2,034
1,974
1,842
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
38
49
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,643
1,571
1,560
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,996
1,925
1,842
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2,043
–1,936
–1,792
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–25
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,571
1,560
1,610
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,643
1,571
1,560
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1,571
1,560
1,610
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1,939
1,936
1,793
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1,005
658
609
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,038
1,278
1,183
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
2,043
1,936
1,792
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4034
Offsetting governmental collections
–7
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,932
1,936
1,793
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2,036
1,936
1,792
NNSA plays a central role in reducing global nuclear threats across the entire nuclear threat spectrum by preventing the acquisition
of nuclear weapons or weapons-usable materials, countering efforts to acquire such weapons or materials, and responding to
nuclear or radiological accidents and incidents domestically and abroad.
This appropriation funds the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) program, which works to prevent the unauthorized or illegal
acquisition of nuclear weapons or weapons-usable materials by states or terrorists, as well as the Nuclear Counterterrorism
and Incident Response (NCTIR) program, which primarily supports efforts to counter and respond to nuclear threats. These two
programs provide policy and technical leadership to prevent or limit the spread of materials, technology, and expertise related
to weapons of mass destruction (WMD); develop technologies that detect the proliferation of WMD worldwide; secure or eliminate
inventories of nuclear weapons-related materials and infrastructure; ensure a technically trained response to nuclear and
radiological incidents worldwide; support the Department's enterprise-wide, all-hazards approach to emergency management;
and reduce the danger that hostile nations or terrorist groups may acquire nuclear devices, radiological dispersal devices
(RDD) or weapons-usable material, nuclear and dual-use commodities and technology, or nuclear-related expertise that could
be used to develop nuclear weapon capabilities.
These activities are carried out within the context of a dynamic global security environment, which is described in NNSA's
annual report entitled Prevent, Counter, and Respond—A Strategic Plan to Reduce Global Nuclear Threats. This environment is
characterized by the persistent vulnerability of nuclear and radiological materials (particularly in regions of conflict);
pressure on arms control and nonproliferation regimes from a continued interest in nuclear weapons capabilities by state and
non-state actors; the global expansion of nuclear power and fuel cycle technology; increasing opportunities for illicit nuclear
material trafficking and sophisticated procurement networks; and the rapid advance of technology (including cyber-related
tools) that may shorten nuclear weapon development timelines and directly affect nuclear safeguards and security missions.
The major elements of the appropriation account include the following:
Material Management and Minimization (M3).—M3 addresses the persistent threat posed by vulnerable weapons-usable nuclear materials. The primary objective of the program
is to achieve permanent threat reduction by minimizing and, when possible, eliminating weapons-usable nuclear material around
the world.
Global Material Security (GMS).—GMS enhances U.S. national security by working with partner countries to increase the security of vulnerable nuclear and
radiological materials and facilities and improving partner countries' abilities to deter, detect, and investigate illicit
trafficking.
Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NPAC).—NPAC supports activities to prevent the proliferation or use of WMD by state and non-state actors. NPAC develops and implements
programs and strategies to: strengthen international nuclear safeguards; control the spread of nuclear and dual-use material,
equipment, technology, and expertise; verify nuclear reductions and compliance with nonproliferation and arms control treaties
and agreements; and address enduring and emerging nonproliferation and arms control challenges and opportunities.
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D).—DNN R&D drives the innovation of unilateral and multi-lateral technical capabilities to detect nuclear detonations; foreign
nuclear weapons programs' activities; and the presence, movement, or diversion of special nuclear materials. To meet national
and Departmental nuclear security requirements, DNN R&D leverages the unique facilities and scientific skills of the Department
of Energy, academia, and industry to perform research, including counterterrorism-related R&D, conduct technology demonstrations,
develop prototypes, and produce and deliver sensors for integration into operational systems.
Nonproliferation Construction.—Consolidates construction costs for DNN projects. Currently, the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility (MFFF) is the only project
in this program. However, the FY 2018 Budget Request proposes to terminate the MOX project and pursue the dilute and dispose
(D&D) option as an alternative.
Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response (NCTIR).—NCTIR applies the unique technical expertise from NNSA's nuclear security enterprise to counter attempts of both proliferant
states and non-state actors to steal, acquire, develop, disseminate, transport, or deliver the materials, expertise, or components
necessary for a nuclear weapon, improvised nuclear device (IND), or RDD domestically or abroad. NCTIR provides technical advice
to the Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Investigation special mission units, other interagency and international
partners, and state and local organizations. NCTIR carries out technical nuclear forensics activities to support identification
of the origin of the nuclear material and conducts consequence management actions following an event to protect lives, property,
and the environment. Additionally, NCTIR Emergency Operations administers the DOE/NNSA's Comprehensive Emergency Management
System through development, coordination, implementation, and support of all-hazards emergency management for all DOE/NNSA
offices and sites. Emergency Operations manages the DOE/NNSA Emergency Operations Centers, Emergency Communications Network,
Policy Management, Training, Exercises, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0309–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
111
108
103
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
163
159
151
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
11
11
10
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
1,305
1,259
1,207
25.5
Research and development contracts
3
3
3
31.0
Equipment
48
46
44
32.0
Land and structures
334
324
309
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
16
15
15
99.0
Direct obligations
1,991
1,925
1,842
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
5
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,996
1,925
1,842
Uranium Lease and Take-Back, National Nuclear Security Administration, Energy
Uranium Lease and Take-Back, National Nuclear Security Administration, Energy
(Legislative proposal, not subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4403–2–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
1
1900
Budget authority (total)
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
–1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1
4190
Outlays, net (total)
1
The Uranium Lease and Take-Back Revolving Fund is necessary to carry out section 3173 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2012.
Cerro Grande Fire Activities
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0312–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
3
3
3
1930
Total budgetary resources available
3
3
3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
3
3
3
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Cerro Grande Fire Activities.—Emergency funding was provided in 2000 and 2001 for restoration activities at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New
Mexico after the Cerro Grande Fire in May 2000. It is an inactive account.
Environmental and Other Defense Activities
Federal Funds
Defense environmental cleanup
For Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other expenses necessary for atomic energy defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any
facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $5,537,186,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $300,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction: Provided further, That of such amount, $225,000,000 shall be available for the deactivation and decommissioning of high-risk
excess facilities that are not in the current project inventory of the Environmental Management program.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0251–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Closure Sites
5
5
5
0002
Hanford Site
921
921
716
0003
River Protection - Tank Farm
724
648
713
0004
River Protection - Waste Treatment Plant
692
689
698
0005
River Protection - LAWPS
75
93
0006
Idaho
396
395
350
0007
NNSA Sites
252
251
256
0008
Oak Ridge
248
239
208
0009
Savannah River
1,217
1,206
1,282
0010
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
326
299
317
0011
Program Support
16
15
35
0012
Safeguards & Security
238
236
269
0013
Technology Development & Demonstration
19
20
25
0014
Program Direction
283
281
300
0015
Excess Facilities
225
0016
CyberSecurity
43
0020
SPRU
4
2
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5,341
5,280
5,537
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
48
18
30
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
22
12
12
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
70
30
42
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
5,290
5,280
5,537
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–1
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
5,289
5,280
5,537
1930
Total budgetary resources available
5,359
5,310
5,579
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
18
30
42
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,984
2,146
2,203
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
5,341
5,280
5,537
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,157
–5,211
–5,737
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–22
–12
–12
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,146
2,203
1,991
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,984
2,146
2,203
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,146
2,203
1,991
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
5,289
5,280
5,537
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
3,403
3,696
3,876
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,754
1,515
1,861
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,157
5,211
5,737
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
5,289
5,280
5,537
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,157
5,211
5,737
The Defense Environmental Cleanup program is responsible for protecting human health and the environment by identifying and
reducing risks, as well as managing waste and facilities, at sites where the Department carried out defense-related nuclear
research and production activities. Those activities resulted in radioactive, hazardous, and mixed -waste contamination requiring
remediation, stabilization, decontamination and decommissioning, or some other type of cleanup action. The budget displays
the cleanup program by site and activity.
Closure Sites.—Funds post-closure administration costs after the physical completion of cleanup, including costs for contract closeout
and litigation support.
Hanford Site.—Funds cleanup and environmental restoration to protect the Columbia River and surrounding communities. The Hanford site
cleanup is managed by two Environmental Management (EM) site offices: the Richland Operations Office and the Office of River
Protection.
The Richland Office is responsible for cleanup activities on most of the geographic area making up the Hanford site. The primary
cleanup focus is decontamination and decommissioning legacy facilities and characterizing and treating contaminated groundwater.
The Office of River Protection is responsible for the safe storage, retrieval, treatment, immobilization, and disposal of
56 million gallons of radioactive waste stored in 177 underground tanks. It is also responsible for related operation, maintenance,
engineering, and construction activities, including those connected to the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant being
built to solidify the liquid tank waste in a glass form that can be safely stored.
Idaho.—Funds retrieval, treatment, and disposition of nuclear and hazardous wastes and spent nuclear fuel, and legacy site cleanup
activities.
NNSA Sites.—Funds the safe and efficient cleanup of the environmental legacy past operations at National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA) sites including Nevada National Security Site, Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Separations Process Research Unit. The cleanup strategy follows a risk-informed approach
that focuses first on those soil and groundwater contaminant plumes and sources that are the greatest contributors to risk.
The overall goal is first to ensure that risks to the public and workers are controlled, then to clean up soil and groundwater
using a risk-informed methodology. NNSA is responsible for long-term stewardship of its sites after physical cleanup is completed.
Los Alamos legacy cleanup is managed by the EM Los Alamos field office.
Oak Ridge.—Funds defense-related cleanup of the three facilities that make up the Oak Ridge Reservation: the East Tennessee Technology
Park, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Y-12 Plant. The overall cleanup strategy is based on surface water considerations,
encompassing five distinct watersheds that feed the adjacent Clinch River.
Savannah River Site.—Funds the safe stabilization, treatment, and disposition of legacy nuclear materials, spent nuclear fuel, and waste at the
Savannah River site. Key activities include operating the Defense Waste Processing Facility, which is solidifying the high
activity liquid waste contained in underground storage tanks, and the construction of the Salt Waste Processing Facility,
which will separate various tank waste components and treat and dispose the low activity liquid waste stream.
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.—Funds the world's first permitted deep geologic repository for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste, and the Nation's
only disposal site for defense-generated transuranic waste. The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, managed by the Carlsbad Field
Office, is an operating facility, supporting the disposal of transuranic waste from waste generator and storage sites across
the DOE complex. The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is crucial to the Department of Energy (DOE) completing its cleanup and closure
mission.
Program Direction.—Funds the Federal workforce responsible for the overall direction and administrative support of the EM program, including
both Headquarters and field personnel.
Program Support.—Funds management and direction for various crosscutting EM and DOE initiatives, intergovernmental activities, and analyses
and integration activities across DOE in a consistent, responsible, and efficient manner.
Safeguards and Security.—Funds activities to protect against unauthorized access, theft, diversion, loss of custody or destruction of DOE assets,
and hostile acts that could cause adverse impacts to fundamental national security or the health and safety of DOE and contractor
employees, the public or the environment.
Cyber Security.—Funds cyber security services for EM headquarters and field sites.
Innovation and Technology Development (formerly Technology Development and Deployment).—Funds projects managed through Headquarters to address the immediate, near- and long-term technology needs identified by
the EM sites, enabling them to accelerate their cleanup schedules, treat orphaned wastes, improve worker safety, and provide
technical foundations for the sites' cleanup decisions. These projects focus on maturing and deploying the technologies necessary
to accelerate tank waste processing, treatment, and waste loading.
Excess Facilities.—Funds the deactivation and decommissioning (D&D) of excess facilities to be transferred to the Environmental Management program.
This targeted effort supports accelerated D&D activities focused on specific high-risk facilities at the Y-12 National Security
Complex and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to achieve substantial risk reduction within four years.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0251–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
163
166
169
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
3
3
3
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
2
2
11.9
Total personnel compensation
168
171
174
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
53
52
55
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
5
5
5
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
11
11
11
23.2
Rental payments to others
1
1
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
11
11
12
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
656
648
680
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
394
389
409
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
59
58
61
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
2,783
2,751
2,885
25.5
Research and development contracts
5
4
5
25.6
Medical care
17
16
18
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
48
47
50
32.0
Land and structures
1,067
1,054
1,106
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
62
61
64
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5,341
5,280
5,537
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0251–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,421
1,460
1,400
Other defense activities
For Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other expenses, necessary for atomic energy defense, other defense activities, and classified activities, in carrying out
the purposes of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation
of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $815,512,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $285,165,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0243–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0008
Environment, Health, Safety, and Security Mission Support
182
210
199
0009
Independent Enterprise Assessments
72
76
75
0015
Specialized security activities
233
238
238
0020
Legacy management
167
154
155
0030
Defense related administrative support
117
120
143
0060
Hearings and Appeals
6
6
6
0100
Subtotal, Direct program activities
777
804
816
0799
Total direct obligations
777
804
816
0810
Other Defense Activities (Reimbursable)
1,453
1,440
1,440
0819
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
1,453
1,440
1,440
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,230
2,244
2,256
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
25
29
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
21
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
46
29
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
776
775
816
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1,351
1,440
1,440
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
86
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
1,437
1,440
1,440
1900
Budget authority (total)
2,213
2,215
2,256
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2,259
2,244
2,256
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
29
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,311
1,371
1,370
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
2,230
2,244
2,256
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2,148
–2,245
–2,554
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–21
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,371
1,370
1,072
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1,029
–1,115
–1,115
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–86
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1,115
–1,115
–1,115
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
282
256
255
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
256
255
–43
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
2,213
2,215
2,256
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1,042
1,445
1,476
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,106
800
1,078
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
2,148
2,245
2,554
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1,294
–1,383
–1,383
4033
Non-Federal sources
–57
–57
–57
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–1,351
–1,440
–1,440
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–86
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
776
775
816
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
797
805
1,114
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
776
775
816
4190
Outlays, net (total)
797
805
1,114
Environment, Health, Safety and Security Mission Support.—The program supports the Department's health, safety, environment, and security programs to enhance productivity while maintaining
the highest standards of safe operation, protection of national assets, and environmental sustainability. As the Department's
"environment, health, safety and security advocate," the program works closely with DOE line managers who are ultimately responsible
for ensuring that the Department's work is managed and performed in a manner that protects workers and the public as well
as the Department's material and information assets. The program functions include: policy and guidance development and technical
assistance; analysis of health, safety, environment, and security performance; nuclear safety; domestic and international
health studies; medical screening programs for former workers; Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
support; quality assurance programs; interface with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; national security information
programs; and security for the Department's facilities and personnel in the National Capital Area.
Enterprise Assessments.—The program supports the Department's independent assessments of security, cyber security, emergency management, and environment,
safety and health performance; enforcement of worker safety and health, nuclear safety; and classified information security
regulations; and implementation of security and safety professional development and training programs.
Specialized Security Activities.—The program supports national security related analyses requiring highly specialized skills and capabilities.
Legacy Management.—The program supports long-term stewardship activities (e.g., groundwater monitoring, disposal cell maintenance, records
management, and management of natural resources) at sites where active remediation has been completed. In addition, Legacy
Management funds the pensions and/or post-retirement benefits for former contractor employees.
Hearings and Appeals.—The Office of Hearings and Appeals adjudicates personnel security cases, as well as whistleblower reprisal complaints filed
by DOE contractor employees. The office is the appeal authority in various other areas, including Freedom of Information Act
and Privacy Act appeals. In addition, the office decides requests for exception from DOE orders, rules, regulations, and is
responsible for the DOE's alternative dispute resolution function.
All Other.—Obligations are included for defense-related administrative support.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0243–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
101
101
101
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
3
3
3
11.5
Other personnel compensation
3
3
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
107
107
107
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
33
33
33
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
5
5
5
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
2
2
2
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
2
2
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
8
8
8
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
236
236
237
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
93
93
93
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
39
39
39
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
184
211
222
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
26
26
26
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
41
41
41
99.0
Direct obligations
777
804
816
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1,453
1,440
1,440
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,230
2,244
2,256
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0243–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
809
809
809
Defense Nuclear Waste Disposal
For nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out the purposes of Public Law 97–425, as amended, including the acquisition
of real property or facility construction or expansion, and interim storage activities, $30,000,000, to remain available until
expended.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0244–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Defense Nuclear Waste Disposal (Direct)
6
30
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
6
6
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
30
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6
6
30
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
6
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
11
9
6
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
6
30
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2
–9
–12
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
9
6
24
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
11
9
6
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
9
6
24
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
30
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
12
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
2
9
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
2
9
12
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
30
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2
9
12
The Defense Nuclear Waste Disposal appropriation was established by the Congress as part of the 1993 Energy and Water Development
Appropriation (P.L. 102–377), in lieu of payment from the Department of Energy (DOE) into the Nuclear Waste Fund for activities
related to the disposal of defense high-level waste from DOE's atomic energy defense activities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0244–0–1–053
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
6
2
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
1
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
27
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6
30
Energy Programs
Federal Funds
Science
For Department of Energy expenses including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment, and
other expenses necessary for science activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department of Energy Organization Act
(42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or facility or for plant or facility
acquisition, construction, or expansion, and purchase of not more than 16 passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, including one ambulance and one bus, $4,472,516,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $168,516,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0222–0–1–251
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Basic Energy Sciences
1,798
1,845
1,555
0002
Advanced Scientific Computing Research
602
620
722
0003
Biological and Environmental Research
593
608
349
0004
High Energy Physics
777
793
673
0005
Nuclear Physics
602
616
503
0006
Fusion Energy Sciences
428
437
310
0007
Science Laboratories Infrastructure
140
113
76
0008
Science Program Direction
191
185
168
0009
Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
34
19
14
0010
Safeguards and Security
103
103
103
0011
Small Business Innovation Research
190
0012
Small Business Technology Transfer
28
0799
Total direct obligations
5,486
5,339
4,473
0801
Science (Reimbursable)
554
520
520
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,040
5,859
4,993
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
41
10
8
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
71
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
112
10
8
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
5,350
5,340
4,473
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0213]
14
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0321]
30
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0309]
8
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0318]
4
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0319]
15
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–0251]
1
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–3
–3
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
5,419
5,337
4,473
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
525
520
520
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–6
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
519
520
520
1900
Budget authority (total)
5,938
5,857
4,993
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6,050
5,867
5,001
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
10
8
8
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
4,386
4,731
4,496
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
6,040
5,859
4,993
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,624
–6,094
–5,479
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–71
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
4,731
4,496
4,010
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–411
–405
–405
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
6
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–405
–405
–405
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
3,975
4,326
4,091
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
4,326
4,091
3,605
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
5,938
5,857
4,993
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
2,059
2,922
2,533
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
3,565
3,172
2,946
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,624
6,094
5,479
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–348
–250
–250
4033
Non-Federal sources
–177
–270
–270
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–525
–520
–520
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
6
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
5,419
5,337
4,473
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
5,099
5,574
4,959
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
5,419
5,337
4,473
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,099
5,574
4,959
Advanced Scientific Computing Research.—The Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program supports research in applied mathematics and computer science;
delivers the most advanced computational scientific applications in partnership with disciplinary science; advances computing
and networking capabilities; and develops future generations of computing hardware and tools for science, in partnership with
the research community and U.S. industry. The strategy to accomplish this has two thrusts: developing and maintaining world-class
computing and network facilities for science; and advancing research in applied mathematics, computer science and advanced
networking. The program supports the development, maintenance, and operation of large high performance computing and network
facilities, including the Leadership Computing Facilities at Oak Ridge and Argonne National Laboratories, the National Energy
Research Scientific Computing Facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Energy Sciences Network.
Maximizing the benefits of U.S. leadership computing in the coming decades will require an effective national response to
increasing demands for computing capabilities and performance, emerging technological challenges and opportunities, and competition
with other nations. The DOE will sustain and enhance its support for high performance computing (HPC) research, development,
and deployment as part of the federal strategy in partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Science
Foundation (NSF).
Within the context of this coordinated federal strategy, the DOE Office of Science (SC) and the DOE National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA) are overseeing the Department's Exascale Computing Initiative (ECI), which began in 2016. The ECI focuses
on delivering advanced simulation through an exascale-capable computing program, with an emphasis on sustained performance
on science, national security mission applications, and increased convergence between exascale and large-data analytic computing.
To meet ECI goals, research and development (R&D) will be accelerated to overcome key exascale challenges in parallelism,
energy efficiency, and reliability, leading to deployment of exascale systems in the 2021 timeframe. Acceleration or advancement
is defined as a fifty-fold increase in sustained performance over today's computing capabilities, enabling applications to
address next-generation science, engineering, and data problems.
Basic Energy Sciences.—The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program supports fundamental research to understand, predict, and ultimately control matter
and energy at the electronic, atomic, and molecular levels in order to provide the foundations for new energy technologies
and to support DOE missions in energy, environment, and national security. Key to exploiting such discoveries is the ability
to create new materials using sophisticated synthesis and processing techniques, precisely define the atomic arrangements
in matter, and control physical and chemical transformations. The energy systems of the future will revolve around materials
and chemical changes that convert energy from one form to another.
The research disciplines that BES supports—condensed matter and materials physics, chemistry, geosciences, and aspects of
physical biosciences—are those that discover new materials and design new chemical processes that touch virtually every important
aspect of energy resources, production, conversion, transmission, storage, efficiency, and waste mitigation. BES research
provides a knowledge base to help understand, predict, and ultimately control the natural world and helps build the foundation
for achieving a secure and sustainable energy future. BES also supports world-class, open-access scientific user facilities
consisting of a complementary set of intense x-ray sources, neutron sources, and research centers for nanoscale science. BES
facilities probe materials with ultrahigh spatial, temporal, and energy resolutions to investigate the critical functions
of matter—transport, reactivity, fields, excitations, and motion—and answer some of the most challenging grand science questions.
BES-supported activities are entering a new era in which materials can be built with atom-by-atom precision and computational
models can predict the behavior of materials before they exist.
Biological and Environmental Research.—The Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program supports fundamental research and provides scientific user facilities
to achieve a predictive understanding of complex biological, earth, and environmental systems for energy and infrastructure
resilience and sustainability.
The program seeks to understand the biological, biogeochemical, and physical principles needed to predict a continuum of processes
from the molecular and genomics-controlled smallest scales to environmental and ecological processes. Starting with the genetic
potential encoded by organisms' genomes, BER Biological System Science research seeks to define the principles that guide
the translation of the genetic code into functional proteins and the metabolic and regulatory networks underlying the systems
biology of plants and microbes as they respond to and modify their environments. This predictive understanding can enable
more confident redesign of microbes and plants for sustainable biofuels production, improved carbon storage, and controlled
biological transformation of materials such as nutrients and metals in the environment. BER Earth and Environmental Systems
Sciences research advances the fundamental understanding of dynamic, physical, and biogeochemical systems processes required
to systematically develop Earth system models for predictive tools and approaches that may inform policies and plans for future
energy and resource needs.
Fusion Energy Sciences.—The Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program mission is to expand the fundamental understanding of matter at very high temperatures
and densities and to build the scientific foundation needed to develop a fusion energy source. This is accomplished through
the study of plasma, the fourth state of matter, and how it interacts with its surroundings.
The next frontier for the major international fusion programs is the study of the burning plasma state, in which the fusion
process itself provides the dominant heat source for sustaining the plasma temperature. Production of strongly self-heated
fusion plasma will allow the discovery and study of a number of new scientific phenomena relevant to fusion energy. These
include the effects of highly energetic fusion -produced alpha particles on plasma stability and confinement; the strongly
non-linear coupling that will occur among fusion alpha particles, pressure-driven self-generated current, turbulent transport,
and boundary-plasma behavior; the properties of materials in the presence of high heat and particle fluxes and neutron irradiation;
and the self-organized nature of plasma profiles over long time scales. To support the program mission and its major focus,
the U.S. fusion program has four elements: Burning Plasma Science: Foundations; Long Pulse; High Power; and Discovery Plasma
Science. To achieve these research goals, FES invests in experimental facilities of various scales, international partnerships
leveraging U.S. expertise, large-scale numerical simulations based on experimentally validated theoretical models, development
of advanced fusion-relevant materials, and invention of new measurement techniques.
High Energy Physics.—The High Energy Physics (HEP) program mission is to understand how the universe works at its most fundamental level by discovering
the elementary constituents of matter and energy, probing the interactions among them, and exploring the basic nature of space
and time. The HEP Program offers research opportunities for individual investigators and small-scale collaborations, as well
as very large international collaborations. A world-wide program of particle physics research is underway to discover what
lies beyond the Standard Model. Five intertwined science drivers of particle physics provide compelling lines of inquiry that
show great promise for discovery: use the Higgs boson as a new tool for discovery; pursue the physics associated with neutrino
mass; identify the new physics of dark matter; understand cosmic acceleration, dark energy, and inflation; and explore new
particles, interactions and physical principles. The program enables scientific discovery through a strategy organized along
three frontiers of particle physics: 1) The Energy Frontier, where researchers accelerate particles to the highest energies
ever made by humans and collide them to produce and study the fundamental constituents of matter. This requires some of the
largest machines ever built; 2) The Intensity Frontier, where researchers use a combination of intense particle beams and
highly sensitive detectors to make extremely precise measurements of particle properties, study some of the rarest particle
interactions predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics, and search for new physics; and 3) The Cosmic Frontier,
where researchers seek to reveal the nature of dark matter and dark energy by using naturally occurring particles to explore
new phenomena. The highest-energy particles ever observed have come from cosmic sources, and the ancient light from distant
galaxies allows the distribution of dark matter to be mapped and perhaps the nature of dark energy to be unraveled. Investments
in Theoretical and Computational Physics, which provides the framework to explain experimental observations and gain a deeper
understanding of nature, and Advanced Technology R&D, which fosters fundamental research into particle acceleration and detection
techniques and instrumentation, support these three frontiers. Many of the advanced technologies and research tools originally
developed for high energy physics have also proven applicable to other sciences, as well as industry, medicine, and national
security.
Nuclear Physics.—The Nuclear Physics (NP) program mission is to discover, explore, and understand all forms of nuclear matter. Although the
fundamental particles that compose nuclear matter —quarks and gluons— are themselves relatively well understood, exactly how
they interact and combine to form the different types of matter observed in the universe today and during its evolution remains
largely unknown. Nuclear physicists seek to understand not just the familiar forms of matter we see around us, but also exotic
forms such as those which existed in the first microseconds after the birth of the cosmos and that exist today inside neutron
stars. The NP program addresses three tightly interrelated scientific thrusts: 1) how the strong nuclear force assembles quarks
and gluons into protons and neutrons; 2) the structure of nuclei and how the known elements are produced in the cosmos; and
3) what evidence for science beyond our present understanding can be discovered in the decays of nuclei and the properties
of the neutron.
The NP program continues support for the high-priority efforts and capabilities to maintain U.S. leadership in some areas
of nuclear science. Specifically, it supports high-priority research of the nuclear physics community, as well as the development
of cutting-edge approaches for producing isotopes critical to the nation, including ground breaking research on the production
of alpha emitting isotopes in sufficient quantity to enable clinical trials for cancer therapy. Mission readiness is maintained
for the production of radioactive isotopes that are in short supply for research and a wide array of applications.
Science Laboratories Infrastructure (SLI).—The Science Laboratories Infrastructure (SLI) program supports scientific and technological innovation at the Office of
Science (SC) laboratories by funding and sustaining mission-ready infrastructure and fostering safe and environmentally responsible
operations. The program provides state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure that are flexible, reliable, and sustainable
in support of scientific discovery. The SLI program also funds Payments in Lieu of Taxes to local communities around the Argonne,
Brookhaven, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories.
Safeguards and Security.—The Safeguards and Security (S&S) program is designed to ensure appropriate security measures are in place to support the
SC mission requirement of open scientific research and to protect critical assets within SC laboratories. This is accomplished
by providing physical controls that will mitigate possible risks to the laboratories' employees, nuclear and special materials,
classified and sensitive information, and facilities. The S&S program also provides funding for cyber security for the laboratories'
information technology systems to protect electronic data while enabling the SC mission.
Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.—The Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) program mission is to help ensure that DOE has a sustained
pipeline of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers. This is accomplished through support of undergraduate
internships, graduate thesis research, and visiting faculty programs at the DOE laboratories; and annual, nationwide, middle-
and high-school science competitions culminating in the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. These investments help develop
the next generation of scientists and engineers to support the DOE mission, administer programs, and conduct research.
Program Direction.— Science Program Direction supports a highly skilled Federal workforce to develop and oversee SC investments in research
and scientific user facilities. SC investments deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools that transform our
understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. In addition, SC provides
public access to DOE scientific findings to further leverage the Federal science investment and advance the scientific enterprise.
SC requires highly skilled scientific and technical program and project managers, as well as experts in areas such as acquisition,
finance, legal, construction, and infrastructure management, human resources, and environmental, safety, and health oversight.
SC plans, executes, and manages basic science research programs that address critical national needs. Oversight of DOE's basic
research portfolio, which includes grants and contracts supporting nearly 19,000 researchers located at 300 universities and
other institutions and 17 national laboratories, as well as supervision of major construction projects, is a Federal responsibility.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0222–0–1–251
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
104
101
96
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
2
2
2
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
2
11.8
Special personal services payments
2
2
11.9
Total personnel compensation
109
106
100
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
33
32
31
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
4
4
4
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
1
1
1
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
2
2
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
3
3
3
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
24
23
23
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
34
33
33
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
29
28
28
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
3,307
3,219
2,697
25.5
Research and development contracts
148
144
144
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
1
1
1
26.0
Supplies and materials
2
2
2
31.0
Equipment
223
217
200
32.0
Land and structures
659
641
500
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
908
883
704
99.0
Direct obligations
5,487
5,339
4,473
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
553
520
520
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,040
5,859
4,993
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0222–0–1–251
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
917
881
785
Advanced research projects agency—energy
(including cancellation of funds)
For Department of Energy administrative expenses necessary in carrying out the activities authorized by section 5012 of the America COMPETES Act (Public Law 110–69),
$20,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided, That of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading,
$46,367,000 is hereby permanently cancelled: Provided further, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were previously
designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget
and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided further, That of the funding made available under this heading for ARPA-E
projects in prior Acts, $45,000,000 shall be available for program direction, to remain available until expended: Provided
further, That no amounts may be repurposed pursuant to this paragraph from amounts that were designated by the Congress as
an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control
Act of 1985.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0337–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
ARPA-E Projects
278
253
144
0002
Program Direction
33
32
29
0799
Total direct obligations
311
285
173
0801
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (Reimbursable)
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
312
285
173
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
244
230
235
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
7
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
251
230
235
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
291
290
20
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–46
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
291
290
–26
1900
Budget authority (total)
291
290
–26
1930
Total budgetary resources available
542
520
209
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
230
235
36
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
437
498
496
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
312
285
173
3020
Outlays (gross)
–239
–287
–252
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–7
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–5
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
498
496
417
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–3
–2
–2
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2
–2
–2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
434
496
494
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
496
494
415
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
291
290
–26
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
22
14
1
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
217
273
251
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
239
287
252
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
291
290
–26
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
238
287
252
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
291
290
–26
4190
Outlays, net (total)
238
287
252
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) was established by the America COMPETES
Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–69), as amended. ARPA-E is being eliminated in the FY 2018 Budget in accordance with Administration
priorities. ARPA-E will wind down operations in FY 2018 with the expectation that it will shut down in FY 2019, with remaining
monitoring and contract closeout activities transferred elsewhere within DOE.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0337–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
1
6
4
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
5
11.9
Total personnel compensation
6
6
4
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
2
2
2
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
2
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
2
16
18
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
16
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
4
6
6
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
38
38
29
25.5
Research and development contracts
241
215
112
99.0
Direct obligations
311
285
173
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
312
285
173
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0337–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
47
56
44
Energy Supply and Conservation
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0224–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
7
7
7
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
7
7
7
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
7
7
7
Change in obligated balance:
Uncollected payments:
3060
Obligated balance transferred to other accts
–2
–1
–1
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
–2
–1
–1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
1
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
–1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–1
Nuclear energy
For Department of Energy expenses including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment, and
other expenses necessary for nuclear energy activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department of Energy Organization
Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant
or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $703,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $66,500,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0319–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0032
Reactor Concepts RD&D
137
137
94
0041
Fuel Cycle R&D
197
250
89
0042
Integrated University Program
5
0043
Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies R&D
108
89
105
0091
Research and Development programs, subtotal
447
476
288
0301
Radiological Facilities Management
25
7
9
0401
Idaho Facilities Management
223
227
204
0450
Idaho National Laboratory safeguards and security
126
129
133
0451
International Nuclear Safety
2
0491
Infrastructure programs, subtotal
351
356
337
0501
Small Modular Reactor Licensing Technical Support Program
63
89
0502
Supercritical Transformational Electric Power Generation
9
0551
Program Direction
79
89
67
0552
International Nuclear Energy Cooperation
3
5
2
0591
Other direct program activities, subtotal
154
183
69
0799
Total direct obligations
977
1,022
703
0801
Nuclear Energy (Reimbursable)
122
122
120
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,099
1,144
823
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
31
40
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
20
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
51
40
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
986
984
703
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–15
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
971
984
703
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
118
120
120
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
117
120
120
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,088
1,104
823
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,139
1,144
823
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
40
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
706
719
739
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,099
1,144
823
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,066
–1,124
–1,086
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–20
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
719
739
476
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–69
–68
–68
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–68
–68
–68
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
637
651
671
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
651
671
408
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1,088
1,104
823
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
515
612
476
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
551
512
610
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
1,066
1,124
1,086
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–101
–120
–120
4033
Non-Federal sources
–17
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–118
–120
–120
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
971
984
703
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
948
1,004
966
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
971
984
703
4190
Outlays, net (total)
948
1,004
966
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) funds a range of research and development activities and supports federal nuclear energy
Research and Development (R&D) infrastructure. The FY 2018 Budget continues programmatic support for advanced reactor R&D
activities; fuel cycle R&D; and the safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective operation of the Department's facilities
vital to nuclear energy R&D activities.
Reactor Concepts Research, Development and Demonstration.—This program develops new and advanced reactor designs and technologies and conducts R&D on advanced technologies for light
water reactors (LWR).
Fuel Cycle Research and Development.—This program conducts R&D on advanced fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and
energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk.
Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies.—This program conducts R&D and strategic infrastructure investments to develop innovative and crosscutting nuclear energy
technologies, including investments in modeling and simulation tools and providing access to unique nuclear energy research
capabilities through the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF).
Radiological Facilities Management.—This program supports the continued operation of U.S. university research reactors by providing university research reactor
fuel services, as well as maintenance of, and safety upgrades to, fuel fabrication equipment and facilities.
Idaho Facilities Management.—This program manages the planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposition of the NE owned facilities and capabilities
at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), maintains Department of Energy mission-supporting facilities and capabilities at the
INL in a safe, compliant status to support the Department's nuclear energy research, testing of naval reactor fuels and reactor
core components, and a diverse range of national security technology programs that support the National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA) and other federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security in the areas of critical infrastructure protection,
nuclear nonproliferation, and incident response.
Idaho Sitewide Safeguards and Security.—This program supports the INL complex nuclear facility infrastructure and enables R&D in support of multiple program missions.
International Nuclear Energy Cooperation.—This program supports the Department's international activities related to civil nuclear energy, including analysis, development,
coordination and implementation of international civil nuclear energy policy and integration of international nuclear technical
activities.
Program Direction.—This program provides the federal staffing resources and associated costs required to support the overall direction and
execution of the NE programs.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0319–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
41
41
33
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
1
1
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
43
43
35
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
15
15
12
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
2
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
7
7
7
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
117
117
85
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
15
15
12
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
686
731
472
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
9
9
9
32.0
Land and structures
22
22
18
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
60
60
50
99.0
Direct obligations
977
1,022
703
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
122
122
120
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,099
1,144
823
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0319–0–1–999
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
356
340
291
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
3
3
3
Electricity delivery and energy reliability
For Department of Energy expenses including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment, and
other expenses necessary for electricity delivery and energy reliability activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any
facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $120,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $27,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0318–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0011
Clean Energy Transmission and Reliability
36
39
13
0012
Smart Grid R&D
32
35
10
0013
Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems
67
62
42
0014
Energy Storage
19
20
8
0015
Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components
3
5
5
0020
Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration
10
9
9
0030
National Electricity Delivery
8
7
6
0040
Program Direction
30
28
27
0799
Total direct obligations
205
205
120
0801
Reimbursable work
3
3
3
0809
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
3
3
3
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
208
208
123
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
26
26
30
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
3
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
29
26
30
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
206
206
120
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–4
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
202
206
120
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
3
3
3
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
3
3
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
3
6
6
1900
Budget authority (total)
205
212
126
1930
Total budgetary resources available
234
238
156
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
26
30
33
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
170
232
181
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
208
208
123
3020
Outlays (gross)
–143
–259
–269
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–3
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
232
181
35
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–2
–2
–5
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–3
–3
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2
–5
–8
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
168
230
176
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
230
176
27
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
205
212
126
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
42
130
78
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
101
129
191
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
143
259
269
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–2
–3
–3
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–3
–3
–3
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–3
–3
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
202
206
120
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
140
256
266
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
202
206
120
4190
Outlays, net (total)
140
256
266
The mission of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) is to drive electric grid modernization and
resiliency in energy infrastructure. OE leads the Department of Energy's efforts to strengthen, transform, and improve energy
infrastructure so that consumers have access to reliable, secure, and clean sources of energy. OE programs include:
Transmission Reliability.—The Transmission Reliability program helps improve the reliability and resiliency of the U.S. transmission system through
early stage research and development (R&D) focused on measurement and control of the electricity system and risk assessment
to address challenges across integrated energy systems.
Resilient Distribution Systems (RDS).—The RDS program focuses on addressing the challenges facing electric power grid by developing the innovative technologies,
tools, and techniques to modernize the distribution portion of the electric delivery system. RDS pursues strategic investments
to improve reliability, resiliency, faster outage recovery, and operational efficiency, building upon previous and ongoing
grid modernization efforts.
Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery System (CEDS).—The CEDS program supports research on cutting edge cybersecurity solutions, information sharing to enhance situational awareness,
implementing tools to aid industry to improve their cybersecurity posture, and building an effective, timely, and coordinated
cyber incident management capability in the energy sector.
Energy Storage.—The Energy Storage program focuses on accelerating the development of new materials and device technologies that can lead
to significant improvements in the cost and performance of energy storage systems and accelerated adoption of the energy storage
solutions.
Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components (TRAC).—The TRAC program addresses challenges facing transformers and other critical components in support of grid modernization.
Research in advanced materials, components, and devices will provide the fundamental physical capabilities required in the
future grid and encourage the adoption of new technologies and approaches.
Transmission Permitting & Technical Assistance.—The Transmission Permitting & Technical Assistance program provides technical assistance to states, regional entities, and
tribes to help them develop and improve their programs, policies, and laws that facilitate the development of reliable and
affordable electricity infrastructure. The program implements the electricity grid modernization requirements contained in
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and authorizes the export of electric
energy and processes permits for the construction of transmission infrastructure across international borders.
Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER).—The ISER program leads efforts for securing the U.S. energy infrastructure against all hazards, reducing the impact of disruptive
events, and responding to and facilitating recovery from energy disruptions, in collaboration with industry, State and local
governments.
Program Direction.—Program Direction provides for the costs associated with the Federal workforce and contractor services that support OE's
mission. These costs include salaries, benefits, travel, training, building occupancy, IT systems, and other related expenses.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0318–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
11
11
11
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
12
12
12
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
4
4
6
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
17
16
9
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
3
3
2
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
4
4
2
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
96
100
52
25.5
Research and development contracts
63
60
30
32.0
Land and structures
5
5
6
99.0
Direct obligations
205
205
120
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
208
208
123
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0318–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
118
118
99
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1
2
2
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
For Department of Energy expenses including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment, and
other expenses necessary for energy efficiency and renewable energy activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any
facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $636,149,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount, $125,849,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0321–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Vehicle Technologies
351
269
148
0002
Bioenergy Technologies
196
298
120
0003
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies
114
92
68
0091
Sustainable Transportation, subtotal
661
659
336
0101
Solar Energy
238
324
134
0102
Wind Energy
56
145
66
0103
Water Power
59
97
44
0104
Geothermal Technologies
47
76
38
0191
Renewable Electricity, subtotal
400
642
282
0201
Advanced Manufacturing
186
315
149
0202
Building Technologies
202
160
107
0203
Weatherization & Intergovernmental Activities
270
267
14
0204
Federal Energy Management Program
31
30
17
0291
Energy Efficiency, subtotal
689
772
287
0301
Program Direction & Support
166
163
126
0302
Strategic Programs
20
23
0303
Facilities & Infrastructure
62
62
92
0391
EERE Corporate Support, subtotal
248
248
218
0799
Total direct obligations
1,998
2,321
1,123
0810
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Reimbursable)
152
152
152
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,150
2,473
1,275
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
655
774
556
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
83
36
14
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
738
810
570
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
2,073
2,069
636
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–30
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–4
–3
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
2,039
2,066
636
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
153
153
153
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–5
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
148
153
153
1900
Budget authority (total)
2,187
2,219
789
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2,925
3,029
1,359
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–1
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
774
556
84
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2,110
2,288
2,834
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
2,150
2,473
1,275
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,889
–1,891
–1,976
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–83
–36
–14
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,288
2,834
2,119
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–105
–100
–100
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
5
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–100
–100
–100
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2,005
2,188
2,734
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,188
2,734
2,019
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
2,187
2,219
789
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
465
715
326
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1,424
1,176
1,650
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
1,889
1,891
1,976
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–86
–76
–76
4033
Non-Federal sources
–67
–77
–77
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–153
–153
–153
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
5
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
5
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
2,039
2,066
636
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
1,736
1,738
1,823
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
2,039
2,066
636
4190
Outlays, net (total)
1,736
1,738
1,823
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is the U.S. Government's primary clean
energy technology organization. EERE works closely with the National Laboratories, and with many of America's best innovators
and businesses to support high-impact, early-stage applied research and development (R&D) activities in sustainable transportation,
renewable power, and energy efficiency.
Sustainable Transportation.—Conducts early-stage R&D through program offices focused on vehicle technologies, bioenergy, and hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
to enable industry to develop and deploy clean, domestic fuels and efficient, convenient, and affordable transportation choices
that improve U.S. energy security, economic productivity, and environmental quality.
Renewable Power.—Conducts early-stage R&D through program offices focused on solar, wind, water, and geothermal energy technologies to enable
industry to develop and deploy affordable, reliable, and renewable electricity options that allow regional optimization, indigenous
resources utilization, and improves the resilience, reliability, and security of the electricity grid.
Energy Efficiency.—Conducts early-stage R&D through program offices focused on advanced manufacturing and building technologies to strengthen
the body of knowledge that enables industry to improve the energy productivity, affordability, and energy security of our
buildings and manufacturing sectors. Also funds the development of statutorily-mandated efficiency standards and provides
Federal energy management technical assistance.
Corporate Programs.—Supports EERE operations and management through program direction (e.g., salaries and benefits, support services, working
capital, etc.) and facilities and infrastructure at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (e.g., general plant projects,
general purpose equipment, safeguards and security, etc.)
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0321–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
70
69
54
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
4
4
4
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
75
74
58
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
24
23
17
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
5
5
2
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
4
4
4
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
118
117
40
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
39
39
15
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
26
26
10
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
936
1,173
770
25.5
Research and development contracts
173
217
162
31.0
Equipment
4
4
4
32.0
Land and structures
1
1
1
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
593
638
40
99.0
Direct obligations
1,998
2,321
1,123
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
152
152
152
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
2,150
2,473
1,275
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0321–0–1–270
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
634
634
458
Non-Defense environmental cleanup
For Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other expenses necessary for non-defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department of
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility
or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, $218,400,000, to remain available until expended.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0315–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0002
Fast Flux Test Facility
3
3
2
0003
Gaseous Diffusion Plants
104
104
100
0004
Small Sites
93
88
55
0005
West Valley Demonstration Project
59
59
61
0007
Mercury Storage Facility
1
0799
Total direct obligations
259
255
218
0801
Non-defense Environmental Cleanup (Reimbursable)
30
29
29
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
289
284
247
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
2
2
2
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
4
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
6
2
2
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
255
255
218
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
30
29
29
1900
Budget authority (total)
285
284
247
1930
Total budgetary resources available
291
286
249
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2
2
2
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
151
158
140
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
289
284
247
3020
Outlays (gross)
–278
–302
–301
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–4
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
158
140
86
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–2
–2
–2
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2
–2
–2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
149
156
138
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
156
138
84
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
285
284
247
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
163
207
182
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
115
95
119
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
278
302
301
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
4033
Non-Federal sources
–29
–29
–29
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–30
–29
–29
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
255
255
218
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
248
273
272
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
255
255
218
4190
Outlays, net (total)
248
273
272
The Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup program includes funds to manage and clean up sites used for civilian energy research
and non-defense related activities. These activities resulted in radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste contamination that
requires remediation, stabilization, or some other type of corrective action, as well as the decontamination and decommissioning
of former research and production buildings and supporting infrastructure. The budget displays the cleanup program by site
and activity.
West Valley Demonstration Project.—Funds waste disposition, building decontamination, and removal of non-essential facilities in the near-term.
Gaseous Diffusion Plants.—Funds surveillance and maintenance of the former Uranium Program facilities and manages legacy polychlorinated biphenyl
contamination. The program also includes the operation of two depleted uranium hexafluoride conversion facilities at Paducah,
Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio, which are converting the depleted uranium hexafluoride into a more stable form for reuse or
disposition.
Fast Flux Test Facility.—Funds the long-term surveillance and maintenance and eventual decontamination and decommissioning of the Fast Flux Test
Facility, constructed and operated from the 1960s through 1980s.
Small Sites.—Funds cleanup, closure, and post-closure environmental activities at a number of geographic sites across the nation, including
the Energy Technology Engineering Center and Moab, as well as non-defense activities at Idaho and Oak Ridge. Some sites are
associated with other Department of Energy programs, particularly the Office of Science, and will have continuing missions
after EM completes the cleanup. Others will transition to the Office of Legacy Management or private-sector entities for post-closure
activities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0315–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
11
11
9
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
1
1
1
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
230
226
194
32.0
Land and structures
5
5
4
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
12
12
10
99.0
Direct obligations
259
255
218
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
30
29
29
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
289
284
247
Fossil energy research and development
(Including Use of Prior Year Balances)
For Department of Energy expenses necessary in carrying out fossil energy research and development activities, under the authority
of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition of interest, including defeasible
and equitable interests in any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition or expansion, and for conducting
inquiries, technological investigations and research concerning the extraction, processing, use, and disposal of mineral substances
without objectionable social and environmental costs (30 U.S.C. 3, 1602, and 1603), $280,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of such amount $58,478,000 shall be available until September 30, 2019, for program direction: Provided further, That $55,178,000 from funds appropriated under this heading in prior Acts shall be deobligated, if necessary,
and shall be made available for activities under this heading without regard to the provisions in the Act in which the funds
were originally appropriated: Provided further, That no amounts may be repurposed pursuant to this paragraph from amounts
that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0213–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0002
Carbon Capture
66
66
16
0003
Carbon Storage
67
67
15
0004
Advanced Energy Systems
101
101
46
0005
Cross-Cutting Research
44
44
38
0007
Program Direction
58
0012
Program Direction - Management
113
113
0013
Program Direction - NETL R&D
53
53
0014
Plant and Capital Equipment
16
16
0016
Environmental Restoration
8
8
0017
Special Recruitment Program
2
2
0020
Natural gas technologies
36
36
6
0021
Unconventional FE Technologies
17
17
15
0022
STEP (Supercritical CO2)
15
15
0024
NETL Research and Operations
78
0025
NETL Infrastructure
63
0026
CCPI
160
0799
Total direct obligations
698
538
335
0801
Fossil Energy Research and Development (Reimbursable)
1
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
699
539
336
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
35
368
517
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
413
55
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
448
423
517
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
632
631
280
1120
Appropriations transferred to other accts [089–0222]
–14
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
618
631
280
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1
2
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
619
633
282
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,067
1,056
799
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
368
517
463
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,177
772
564
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
699
539
336
3020
Outlays (gross)
–691
–692
–601
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–413
–55
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
772
564
299
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–2
–2
–2
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–2
–2
–2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,175
770
562
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
770
562
297
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
619
633
282
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
173
253
113
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
518
439
488
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
691
692
601
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
–2
–2
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–1
–2
–2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
618
631
280
4190
Outlays, net (total)
690
690
599
The Fossil Energy Research and Development (FER&D) program conducts research that supports the Nation's ability to use domestic
fossil energy resources affordably, efficiently, and cleanly. The program funds early-stage R&D with academia, national laboratories,
and the private sector to generate knowledge that industry can use to develop new products and processes. Program activities,
including National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) R&D, focus on: 1) early-stage, high-risk fossil-fueled power systems
and components that address challenges of reliability and improve the efficiency of existing units; 2) cross-cutting research
to bridge fundamental science and early-stage applied engineering development for advanced materials and computational systems;
3) early-stage R&D on transformational CO2 capture technology applicable to both new and existing fossil-fueled facilities;
and 4) CO2 storage, with emphasis on early-stage research focused on associated storage in depleted fields; offshore storage;
and addressing the R&D challenges of injection. The program will also conduct early-stage research to generate new, novel
understanding of shale geology and fracture dynamics for unconventional oil and natural gas resources. In addition, FER&D
will conduct work focused on characterizing gas hydrates and will explore new concepts for novel technologies that could improve
the reliability and operational efficiency of natural gas transmission, distribution, and storage facilities. NETL R&D includes
funding for scientists, engineers, and project managers conducting both in-house and collaborative research. The NETL Infrastructure
and Operations program supports the upkeep of NETL's lab footprint in three geographic locations: Morgantown, WV; Pittsburgh,
PA; and Albany, OR. This budget request initiates an effort to consolidate NETL's multi-site footprint to a single operational
complex. Program Direction provides for the Headquarters and NETL workforce responsible for the oversight and administration
of FER&D. Also included is the Import/Export Authorization program, which will continue regulatory reviews and oversight of
natural gas imports and exports.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0213–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
64
64
69
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
1
1
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
66
66
71
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
21
21
21
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
4
4
3
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
5
5
5
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
114
114
50
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
12
12
12
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
11
11
11
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
56
56
26
25.5
Research and development contracts
384
226
121
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
3
3
3
26.0
Supplies and materials
2
2
2
31.0
Equipment
13
13
7
32.0
Land and structures
2
2
2
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
3
3
1
99.0
Direct obligations
696
538
335
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1
1
1
99.5
Adjustment for rounding
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
699
539
336
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0213–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
569
638
615
Naval petroleum and oil shale reserves
For Department of Energy expenses necessary to carry out naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activities, $4,900,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, unobligated funds remaining from prior years shall be available for all
naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activities.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0219–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Production and Operations
11
21
18
0002
Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves Program Direction
4
2
2
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
15
23
20
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
21
27
21
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
22
27
21
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
18
17
5
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
20
17
5
1930
Total budgetary resources available
42
44
26
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
27
21
6
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
10
10
8
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
15
23
20
3020
Outlays (gross)
–14
–25
–9
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
10
8
19
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
10
10
8
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
10
8
19
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
20
17
5
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
11
3
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
13
14
6
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
14
25
9
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
18
17
5
4190
Outlays, net (total)
12
25
9
Following the sale of the government's interests in Naval Petroleum Reserve 1 (NPR-1) in California (Elk Hills), post-sale
environmental assessment/remediation activities continue to be required by the legally binding agreements under the Corrective
Action Consent Agreement with the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Program activities encompass
execution of a technical baseline, interim measures, environmental sampling and analysis, corrective measures, waste removal
and disposal, and confirmatory sampling. In FY 2018, these activities will continue to serve as the basis for requests to
DTSC to release DOE from further corrective action for 131 areas of concern at NPR-1.
The account also funds activities at Naval Petroleum Reserve 3 (NPR-3) in Wyoming (Teapot Dome), a stripper well oil field.
On January 30, 2015, the Department finalized the sale of the Teapot Dome Oilfield. The Department will oversee post-sale
remediation activities and ground water sampling for the closure of the landfill in compliance with National Environmental
Policy Act and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality requirements.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0219–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
1
1
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
21
18
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
14
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
15
23
20
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0219–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
8
4
4
Strategic petroleum reserve
For Department of Energy expenses necessary for Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility development and operations and program
management activities pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), $180,000,000, to remain available until expended.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0218–0–1–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
SPR Management
22
29
29
0002
SPR Storage Facilities Development
190
188
151
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
212
217
180
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
5
5
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
212
212
180
1930
Total budgetary resources available
217
217
180
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
5
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
106
113
143
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
212
217
180
3020
Outlays (gross)
–205
–187
–206
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
113
143
117
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
106
113
143
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
113
143
117
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
212
212
180
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
113
117
99
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
92
70
107
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
205
187
206
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
212
212
180
4190
Outlays, net (total)
205
187
206
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) provides strategic and economic security against foreign and domestic disruptions in
oil supplies via an emergency stockpile of crude oil. The program fulfills United States' obligations under the International
Energy Program, which avails the U.S. of International Energy Agency (IEA) assistance through its coordinated energy emergency
response plans, and provides a deterrent against energy supply disruptions. The FY 2018 Budget will support the SPR's operational
readiness and drawdown capabilities of 4.16MB/d. The program will continue both the degasification of crude oil inventory
at the West Hackberry site as well as the cavern wellbore diagnostic and remediation activities across all SPR sites to ensure
the availability of the SPR's crude oil inventory.
In addition to the discretionary budget request, the Budget proposes to sell approximately 270 million barrels of SPR crude
by 2027, leaving roughly half of the remaining SPR inventory after all sales currently authorized by law are completed (approximately
250–260 million barrels). Given the long-term trajectory of domestic energy production and transportation capabilities, a
smaller SPR is projected to be able to continue to meet international obligations and emergency needs. As sales progress,
the proposal closes two of the four Gulf Coast SPR sites as determined by a comprehensive analysis of footprint and operations
to be conducted. Statutory changes are accordingly proposed to enable these SPR sales and maintain the SPR's operational effectiveness.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0218–0–1–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
12
12
12
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
4
4
1
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
2
2
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
2
2
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
11
11
11
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
171
176
142
32.0
Land and structures
9
9
9
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
212
217
180
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0218–0–1–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
107
125
125
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
4
1
1
SPR Petroleum Account
For the acquisition, transportation, and injection of petroleum products, and for other necessary expenses pursuant to the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), sections 403 and 404 of the Bipartisan Budget
Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 6241, 6239 note), and section 5010 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114–255), $8,400,000, to remain
available until expended.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0233–0–1–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
SPR Petroleum Account (Direct)
8
0900
Total new obligations (object class 26.0)
8
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
15
15
15
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
8
1900
Budget authority (total)
8
1930
Total budgetary resources available
15
15
23
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
15
15
15
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
84
64
35
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
8
3020
Outlays (gross)
–20
–29
–36
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
64
35
7
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
84
64
35
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
64
35
7
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
8
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
20
29
35
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
8
4190
Outlays, net (total)
20
29
36
The SPR Petroleum Account funds SPR petroleum acquisition, transportation, and drawdown activities as well as the Northeast
Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). As a component of the SPR, the NGSR must follow the same statutory release authorities designed
for the SPR, which incorporate national impact thresholds for release. Because the existing release threshold makes the NGSR
operationally ineffective as a regional product reserve, and a cost-inefficient use of resources, the Budget proposes to disestablish
the NGSR and sell its constituent 1,000,000 barrels of refined petroleum product during FY 2018. The Budget funds the drawdown
costs to support non-emergency, multi-year oil sales in FY 2018 as directed by Sections 403 and 404 of the Bipartisan Budget
Act of 2015 (P.L. 114–74) and Section 5010 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114–255).
In addition to the discretionary budget request, the Budget proposes to sell approximately 270 million barrels of SPR crude
oil by 2027. The proposal includes the sale of a sufficient number of barrels of SPR crude oil needed to raise at least $1,000,000,000
in total sales revenue not later than fiscal year 2019 and subsequently proposes directed sales in fiscal years 2020 through
2027. Proceeds will be deposited in the General Fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction during the fiscal year in which
the sales occur.
Energy Security and Infrastructure Modernization Fund
As authorized by section 404 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–74; 42 U.S.C. 6239 note), the Secretary
of Energy shall drawdown and sell not to exceed $350,000,000 of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in fiscal year
2018: Provided, That the proceeds from such drawdown and sale shall be deposited in this account during fiscal year 2018:
Provided further, That such amounts shall remain available until expended for necessary expenses to carry out modernization
activities for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5615–0–2–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Proceeds from Sale of Oil, Energy Security and Infrastructure Modernization Fund
375
350
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
375
350
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Energy Security and Infrastructure Modernization Fund
–375
–350
5099
Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5615–0–2–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0010
Energy security and infrastructure modernization
130
146
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 25.4)
130
146
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
245
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
375
350
1930
Total budgetary resources available
375
595
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
245
449
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
36
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
130
146
3020
Outlays (gross)
–94
–182
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
36
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
36
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
36
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
375
350
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
94
88
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
94
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
94
182
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
375
350
4190
Outlays, net (total)
94
182
The Energy Security and Infrastructure Modernization Fund was established in Section 404 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
to finance a $2 Billion modernization of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Funding raised through crude oil sales will
support Life Extension and Marine Terminal Enhancement programs. Life extension investments are needed to ensure the SPR can
maintain its operational readiness capability, meet its mission requirements, and operate in an environmentally responsible
manner. Marine Terminal Enhancements will increase the distribution capacity of the SPR through the addition of dedicated
marine terminals within the SPR's distribution system. This FY 2018 funding level continues the financing structure of multi-year
(2017 - 2020) oil sales that support an effective modernization program for the SPR. The Budget proposes to reduce the amount
of sales available to fund modernization by half to $1 Billion, as the SPR's long-term physical footprint is expected to decrease;
$1 Billion will be used for deficit reduction.
Energy information administration
For Department of Energy expenses necessary in carrying out the activities of the Energy Information Administration, $118,000,000, to remain available until expended.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0216–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Obligations by Program Activity
120
120
124
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
2
4
6
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
122
122
118
1930
Total budgetary resources available
124
126
124
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
4
6
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
37
35
43
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
120
120
124
3020
Outlays (gross)
–122
–112
–119
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
35
43
48
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
37
35
43
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
35
43
48
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
122
122
118
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
87
85
83
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
35
27
36
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
122
112
119
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
122
122
118
4190
Outlays, net (total)
122
112
119
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy.
EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient
markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. As the nation's premier
source of energy information, EIA conducts a data collection program covering the full spectrum of energy sources, end uses,
and energy flows; generates short- and long-term domestic and international energy projections; and performs timely, informative
energy analyses. The FY 2018 budget request enables EIA to maintain recent program enhancements, continue core statistical
and analysis activities, and invest in planned cybersecurity initiatives.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0216–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
38
38
38
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
39
39
39
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
12
12
12
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
7
7
7
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
45
45
52
25.3
Purchases of goods and services from Government accounts
12
12
11
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
1
1
1
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
2
2
2
31.0
Equipment
2
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
120
120
124
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0216–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
375
375
370
Federal energy regulatory commission
Salaries and expenses
For necessary expenses of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to carry out the provisions of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7101 et seq.), including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, official reception and representation expenses not to exceed
$3,000, and the hire of passenger motor vehicles, $367,600,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, not to exceed $367,600,000 of revenues from fees and annual charges, and other services and collections in fiscal year 2018 shall be retained and used for expenses necessary in this account, and shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as revenues are received during fiscal year 2018 so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than $0.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0212–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Ensure Just and Reasonable Rates, Terms & Conditions
150
157
168
0802
Promote Safe, Reliable, Secure & Efficient Infrastructure
116
123
132
0803
Mission Support through Organizational Excellence
59
62
68
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
325
342
368
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
17
23
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
11
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
28
23
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
320
319
368
1930
Total budgetary resources available
348
342
368
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
23
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
55
58
78
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
325
342
368
3020
Outlays (gross)
–311
–322
–383
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–11
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
58
78
63
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
55
58
78
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
58
78
63
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
320
319
368
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
293
287
331
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
18
35
52
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
311
322
383
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4034
Offsetting governmental collections
–320
–319
–368
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–9
3
15
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5090
Unexpired unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections
15
15
15
5092
Unexpired unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections
15
15
15
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) regulates and oversees key interstate aspects of the electric power
(including hydropower), natural gas and oil pipeline industries. The Commission assists consumers in obtaining reliable, efficient
and sustainable energy services at a reasonable cost through appropriate regulatory and market means. Regulated entities pay
fees and charges sufficient to recover the Commission's full cost of operations.
Ensure Just and Reasonable Rates, Terms, and Conditions.—One of the Commission's fundamental statutory responsibilities is to ensure that rates, terms and conditions for wholesale
sales and transmission of electric energy and for transportation of natural gas are just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory
or preferential. To fulfill this responsibility, the Commission uses a combination of market and regulatory means, complemented
by oversight and enforcement measures. For example, the Commission seeks to improve the competitiveness of organized wholesale
electric markets, which in turn encourages entry of new resources, spurs innovation and deployment of new technologies, improves
operating performance, and exerts downward pressure on costs. The Commission will continue to pursue market reforms and to
evaluate the markets and interstate grid to improve economic efficiency, system operations, and reliability both in light
of new developments and in response to state and federal policies to allow all resources to compete in these jurisdictional
markets on a level playing field. Another example of the Commission's use of market and regulatory means in support of this
goal is found in the Commission's requirements for public utility transmission providers to participate in an open and transparent
regional transmission planning process and to allocate appropriately the costs of new transmission facilities stemming from
such a process. In addition, the Commission approves cost-based, and where appropriate, market-based rates for the interstate
transportation of natural gas and oil on jurisdictional pipelines, and for the interstate transmission and wholesale sale
of electric energy. The Commission also prevents the accumulation and exercise of market power both by reviewing proposed
mergers and other transactions in the electric industry to ensure that these proposals will not harm the public interest and
by removing barriers that may deny access to the market and the interstate grid. The Commission accepts tariff provisions,
as appropriate, to allow natural gas and oil pipelines and public utilities to modify their services to meet their customers'
needs.
Oversight, surveillance and enforcement are essential complements to the Commission's approach to ensure that rates, terms
and conditions of service are just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. The Commission conducts compliance
audits, issues publicly available audit reports, and engages in formal and informal outreach efforts to promote effective
compliance programs. Audits are planned and prioritized using a risk-based approach in order to maximize the impact of the
Commission's resources. The Commission also conducts public and non-public investigations of possible violations of the statutes,
regulations, rules, orders, and tariffs administered by the Commission. These investigations rely upon oversight and surveillance
that employ sophisticated technology to monitor market behavior. When violations of sufficient seriousness are discovered,
the Commission attempts to resolve the resulting investigation through settlement with appropriate sanctions and future compliance
improvements before initiating further enforcement proceedings.
Promote Safe, Reliable, Secure, and Efficient Infrastructure.—The Commission plays an important role in the development of energy infrastructure that operates efficiently, safely and
reliably. One aspect of the Commission's role in energy infrastructure development stems from siting authority that includes
licensing non-federal hydropower projects, certificating interstate natural gas pipelines and storage projects, authorizing
liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and, in certain circumstances, permitting electric transmission lines. Throughout
all of these processes, the Commission's goal is to expedite application processing without compromising environmental responsibilities
or public participation. The Commission encourages, and sometimes requires, project proponents to engage in early involvement
with state and federal agencies, Indian tribes, affected landowners and the public. Another aspect of the Commission's role
in energy infrastructure development stems from the Commission's responsibility for the safety of LNG and non-federal hydropower
facilities throughout the entire life cycle of a project: design review, construction and operation. To meet this mandate,
the Commission primarily relies on physical inspections of the facilities. The Commission is incorporating risk-informed decision
making into its dam safety program. By doing so, the Commission is focusing its resources on those structures that pose the
greatest risk to public safety.
The Commission also has an important role in protecting the reliability of the Nation's electric transmission grid. A Commission-certified
Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) develops and enforces mandatory Reliability Standards, subject to the Commission's
oversight and approval. The Reliability Standards address the planning and operation, as well as the cybersecurity and physical
protection of the Nation's electric transmission grid. The ERO's Reliability Standards development process uses an open and
inclusive process that employs extensive negotiation, consultation and coordination among many stakeholders. The Commission
may also, upon its own motion or upon complaint, order the ERO to submit a proposed reliability standard or a modification
of an existing reliability standard that addresses a specific reliability matter. To that end, the Commission incorporates
performance data-driven, risk-informed decision making into its reliability oversight. In addition to establishing foundational
and mandatory regulations, the Commission works collaboratively with the governmental and private sectors to utilize state-of
the-art practices as necessary to address advanced cyber and physical security threats to jurisdictional energy infrastructure
that can endanger national security and public safety. The Commission works with the owners and operators of key critical
infrastructure facilities to identify and share threat information, analyze system vulnerabilities, and assist with effective
mitigation that is complementary to, but in excess of, mandatory regulations. This process enables not only nimble, targeted,
and timely actions by the Commission, but also cooperation with other government agencies and industry participants.
Mission Support through Organizational Excellence.—The public interest is best served when the Commission operates in an efficient, responsive and transparent manner. The
Commission achieves this operational state by maintaining processes and providing services in accordance with governing statutes,
authoritative guidance, and prevailing best practices. Facilitating understanding of how the Commission carries out its responsibilities
and maintaining public trust in the Commission are important components of the Commission's commitment to organizational excellence.
Trust and understanding increase acceptance of Commission decisions. Through the use of the Commission's eLibrary and eSubscriptions
web pages, the public can obtain extensive information concerning documents both submitted to and issued by the Commission.
The Commission also manages several social media sites to promote transparency and open communication. More generally, the
Commission prioritizes resource allocations and makes prudent investments to meet its program commitments. The Commission
thus makes continued investments in its human capital, information technology (IT) resources, and physical infrastructure.
The Commission allocates over two-thirds of its budget to directly cover the compensation costs of its employees on an annual
basis. The Commission continues to focus its human capital efforts on the competencies and positions most affected by the
potential loss of approximately 30 percent of its staff to retirement by FY 2020. The Commission will focus on the execution
of its hiring processes to ensure it maximizes allocated financial resources in a timely fashion. Over the next three years,
the Commission will pursue new projects that will advance priority IT initiatives. These projects will modernize core mission
and support systems, expand existing data analytics and visualization capabilities, and improve the agency's cyber security
posture. Through the successful execution of these projects, the Commission expects to maintain a cost-effective suite of
IT products and services that will meet its near-term mission needs and provide a scalable platform to support future needs
beyond 2020, while meeting applicable security mandates. The Commission is also undergoing a complex multi-year renovation
effort within its headquarters building. The renovation project is expected to be completed during FY 2020 and will enable
the agency to realize significant space savings. From project commencement through FY 2017, the Commission expects to fund
$5.5 million for this effort using prior year unobligated budget authority. The FY 2018 request includes increases of approximately
$11.2 million to continue the modernization effort.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0212–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
170
174
178
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
5
5
6
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
3
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
177
182
187
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
54
58
62
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
3
3
3
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
32
33
33
23.2
Rental payments to others
1
1
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
2
2
24.0
Printing and reproduction
2
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
9
10
9
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
9
13
14
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
2
2
2
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
2
2
2
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
24
26
28
26.0
Supplies and materials
2
3
3
31.0
Equipment
5
5
12
32.0
Land and structures
1
8
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
325
342
368
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
325
342
368
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0212–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,472
1,465
1,465
Clean Coal Technology
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0235–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
5
2
2
1029
Other balances withdrawn to Treasury
–4
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
1
2
2
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1
1900
Budget authority (total)
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
2
2
2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
2
2
2
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
1
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–1
The Clean Coal Technology Program was established in the 1980s to perform commercial-scale demonstrations of advanced coal-based
technologies. All projects have concluded and only closeout activities remain.
Ultra-deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5523–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1
1
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
48
15
7
3020
Outlays (gross)
–33
–8
–6
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
15
7
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
48
15
7
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
15
7
1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
33
8
6
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
33
8
6
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58) created a mandatory Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other
Petroleum Research program beginning in 2007. Subtitle J of Title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16371 et
seq.) was repealed and all unobligated balances in this account were rescinded by the Bipartisan Budget Control Act of FY
2013.
Payments to States under Federal Power Act
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5105–0–2–806
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1110
Licenses under Federal Power Act from Public Lands and National Forests, Payment to States (37 1/2%)
4
5
5
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
4
5
5
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Payments to States under Federal Power Act
–4
–5
–5
5099
Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5105–0–2–806
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Payments to States under Federal Power Act (Direct)
4
5
5
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
4
5
5
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
4
5
5
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4
5
5
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
4
4
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
4
5
5
3020
Outlays (gross)
–4
–9
–5
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
4
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
4
4
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
4
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
4
5
5
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
5
5
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
4
4
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
4
9
5
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4
5
5
4190
Outlays, net (total)
4
9
5
The States are paid 37.5 percent of the receipts from licenses for occupancy and use of national forests and public lands
within their boundaries issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (16 U.S.C. 810).
Northeast home heating oil reserve
For Department of Energy expenses necessary for Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve storage, operation, and management activities
pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), $6,500,000, to remain available until expended.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5369–0–2–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
1
1
1
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
1
1
1
5099
Balance, end of year
1
1
1
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5369–0–2–274
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
NEHOR
10
7
7
0900
Total new obligations (object class 25.2)
10
7
7
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
10
8
9
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
8
8
7
1930
Total budgetary resources available
18
16
16
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
8
9
9
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
4
5
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
10
7
7
3020
Outlays (gross)
–9
–11
–8
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
5
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
4
5
1
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
5
1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
8
8
7
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
6
6
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
9
5
2
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
9
11
8
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
8
8
7
4190
Outlays, net (total)
9
11
8
The Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve provides an emergency supply of home heating oil for the Northeast States during times
of inventory shortages and significant threats to immediate supply. The FY 2018 Budget continues to maintain a 1 million barrel
inventory of ultra-low sulfur distillate, stored in Northeast commercial storage terminals (Groton, CT; Revere, MA; and Port
Reading, NJ), to provide a short-term emergency supplement to the Northeast systems' commercial supply of heating oil.
Nuclear Waste Disposal
For Department of Energy expenses necessary for nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out the purposes of the Nuclear
Waste Policy Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–425), as amended (the ''NWPA''), including the acquisition of any real property or
facility construction, or expansion, and interim storage activities, $90,000,000, to remain available until expended, and
to be derived from the Nuclear Waste Fund: Provided, That of the funds made available in this Act for nuclear waste disposal
and defense nuclear waste disposal activities, 1.62 percent shall be provided to the Office of the Attorney General of the
State of Nevada solely for expenditures, other than salaries and expenses of State employees, to conduct scientific oversight
responsibilities and participate in licensing activities pursuant to the NWPA: Provided further, That of the funds made available
in this Act for nuclear waste disposal and defense nuclear waste disposal activities, 2.91 percent shall be provided to affected
units of local government, as defined in the NWPA, to conduct appropriate activities and participate in licensing activities
under section 116(c) of the NWPA: Provided further, That of the amounts provided to affected units of local government, 7.5
percent shall be made available to affected units of local government in California with the balance made available to affected
units of local government in Nevada for distribution as determined by the Nevada affected units of local government: Provided
further, That of the funds made available in this Act for nuclear waste disposal and defense nuclear waste disposal activities,
0.16 percent shall be provided to the affected federally-recognized Indian tribes, as defined in the NWPA, solely for expenditures,
other than salaries and expenses of tribal employees, to conduct appropriate activities and participate in licensing activities
under section 118(b) of the NWPA: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this Act for nuclear waste disposal
and defense nuclear waste disposal activities, 3.0 percent shall be provided to Nye County, Nevada, 0.05 percent shall be
provided to Clark County, Nevada, and 0.46 percent shall be provided to the State of Nevada as payment equal to taxes under
section 116(c)(3) of the NWPA: Provided further, That within 90 days of the completion of each Federal fiscal year, the Office
of the Attorney General of the State of Nevada, each affected federally-recognized Indian tribe, and each of the affected
units of local government shall provide certification to the Department of Energy that all funds expended from such payments
have been expended for activities authorized by the NWPA and this Act: Provided further, That failure to provide such certification
shall cause such entity to be prohibited from any further funding provided for similar activities: Provided further, That
none of the funds herein appropriated may be: (1) used for litigation expenses; or (2) used to support multi-State efforts
or other coalition building activities inconsistent with the restrictions contained in this Act: Provided further, That all
proceeds and recoveries realized by the Secretary in carrying out activities authorized by the NWPA, including but not limited
to any proceeds from the sale of assets, shall be credited to this account, to remain available until expended, for carrying
out the purposes of this account.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5227–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
33,836
35,567
37,417
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Nuclear Waste Disposal Fund
302
388
386
1140
Earnings on Investments, Nuclear Waste Disposal Fund
1,433
1,466
1,534
1199
Total current law receipts
1,735
1,854
1,920
1999
Total receipts
1,735
1,854
1,920
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
35,571
37,421
39,337
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Nuclear Waste Disposal
–90
2101
Salaries and Expenses
–30
2101
Salaries and Expenses
–4
–4
–4
2199
Total current law appropriations
–4
–4
–124
2999
Total appropriations
–4
–4
–124
5099
Balance, end of year
35,567
37,417
39,213
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5227–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Repository
1
13
90
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
14
13
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
90
1930
Total budgetary resources available
14
13
90
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
13
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
7
6
17
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1
13
90
3020
Outlays (gross)
–2
–2
–38
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
6
17
69
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
7
6
17
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
6
17
69
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
90
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
36
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
2
2
2
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
2
2
38
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
90
4190
Outlays, net (total)
2
2
38
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
51,812
52,424
53,890
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
52,424
53,890
55,424
The mission of the Yucca Mountain and Interim Storage programs is to fulfill the Federal Government's obligations to address
nuclear waste in a safe and fiscally responsible way.
With the resumption of the Yucca Mountain licensing process, the FY 2018 Budget proposes funding through two separate appropriation
accounts, the Nuclear Waste Disposal and Defense Nuclear Waste Disposal appropriations. The overview narrative and detailed
justification for the entire program, as supported by both accounts, is presented in the Nuclear Waste Disposal section of
the FY 2018 Budget.
The programs implement the Administration's decision to resume the Yucca Mountain license application process for disposal
of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high level waste (HLW) while establishing a robust interim storage capability. The FY 2018
Budget includes the reestablishment of organizational, essential management, and subject matter expert, capabilities needed
for the resumed participation in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing process for disposal of SNF and HLW, consistent
with the provisions of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (NWPA).
The Yucca Mountain and Interim Storage programs are critical to enhancing the national and economic security goals of the
nation. The management of SNF and HLW must protect the health, safety of citizens and the environment in the United States.
The Nation's commercial and defense SNF and HLW must be safely and permanently isolated to minimize the risk to human health
and the environment. Effective management of these materials will ensure that our country remains competitive in the global
economy, maintains national security, supports cleanup of weapons sites, continues operation of the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered
vessels, and advances our international non-proliferation goals.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5227–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
25
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
1
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
27
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
5
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
2
13
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
1
11
16
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
1
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
14
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
11
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1
13
90
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–5227–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
83
Uranium Supply and Enrichment Activities
The unappropriated receipts currently in the Uranium Supply and Enrichment Activities account shall be transferred to and
merged with the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and shall be available only to the extent provided
in advance in appropriations Acts.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5226–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
861
861
861
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
861
861
861
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Uranium Supply and Enrichment Activities
–861
5099
Balance, end of year
861
861
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5226–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
861
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [089–5231]
–861
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
This account funded operations of the Department's uranium enrichment facilities for commercial sales prior to 1992. These
facilities are now shut down and are significantly contaminated by decades of operations for defense and non-defense activities.
Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning (UED&D) Fund pays, subject
to appropriation, the decontamination and decommissioning costs of the Department's gaseous diffusion plants in Tennessee,
Ohio, and Kentucky. The Administration proposes to transfer the amount remaining in this account to the UED&D Fund due to
higher-than-expected cleanup costs. Funding so transferred will be precluded from obligation until appropriated for the authorized
purpose of the UED&D Fund.
Uranium enrichment decontamination and decommissioning fund
For Department of Energy expenses necessary in carrying out uranium enrichment facility decontamination and decommissioning,
remedial actions, and other activities of title II of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and title X, subtitle A, of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992, $752,749,000, to be derived from the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to remain available until expended,
of which $30,000,000 shall be available in accordance with title X, subtitle A, of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5231–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
2,884
2,282
1,558
Receipts:
Current law:
1140
Earnings on Investments, Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund
72
43
29
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
2,956
2,325
1,587
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund
–674
–767
–753
2134
Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund
861
2199
Total current law appropriations
–674
–767
108
2999
Total appropriations
–674
–767
108
5099
Balance, end of year
2,282
1,558
1,695
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5231–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Oak Ridge
195
195
146
0002
Paducah
199
200
202
0003
Portsmouth
224
318
351
0004
Pension and Community and Regulatory Support
21
21
24
0005
Title X Uranium/Thorium Reimbursement Program
33
33
30
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
672
767
753
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
9
11
11
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
674
767
753
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [089–5226]
861
1134
Appropriations precluded from obligation
–861
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
674
767
753
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1711
Spending authority from offsetting collections transferred from other accounts [486–4054]
1,593
1725
Spending authority from offsetting collections precluded from obligation (limitation on obligations)
–1,593
1900
Budget authority (total)
674
767
753
1930
Total budgetary resources available
683
778
764
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
11
11
11
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
324
233
219
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
672
767
753
3020
Outlays (gross)
–763
–781
–757
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
233
219
215
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
324
233
219
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
233
219
215
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
674
767
753
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
517
537
527
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
246
244
230
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
763
781
757
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
674
767
753
4190
Outlays, net (total)
763
781
757
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
3,183
2,497
1,866
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
2,497
1,866
3,580
Decontamination and Decommissioning Activities.—Funds: 1) projects to decontaminate, decommission, and remediate the sites and facilities of the gaseous diffusion plants
at Portsmouth, Ohio; Paducah, Kentucky; and East Tennessee Technology Park, Oak Ridge, Tennessee and; 2) pensions and post-retirement
medical benefits for active and inactive gaseous diffusion plant workers.
Uranium and Thorium Reimbursement Program. —Provides reimbursement to uranium and thorium licensees for the Government's share of cleanup costs pursuant to Title X
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5231–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
11
13
12
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
43
49
48
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
585
668
656
31.0
Equipment
4
4
4
32.0
Land and structures
26
30
30
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
672
767
753
Uranium Sales and Remediation
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5530–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2
2
2
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2
2
2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2
2
2
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2
2
2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2006 provided the Department of Energy authority to barter, transfer,
or sell uranium and to use any proceeds, without fiscal year limitation, to remediate contaminated uranium inventories held
by the Secretary of Energy.
Isotope Production and Distribution Program Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4180–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Isotope Production and Distribution Reimbursable program
69
69
69
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
10
12
12
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
2
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
12
12
12
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
69
69
69
1930
Total budgetary resources available
81
81
81
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
12
12
12
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
39
37
30
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
69
69
69
3020
Outlays (gross)
–69
–76
–75
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–2
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
37
30
24
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
39
37
30
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
37
30
24
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
69
69
69
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
29
69
69
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
40
7
6
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
69
76
75
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–22
–22
–22
4033
Non-Federal sources
–47
–47
–47
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–69
–69
–69
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
7
6
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
7
6
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4180–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
4
4
4
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
58
58
58
31.0
Equipment
2
2
2
32.0
Land and structures
3
3
3
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
2
2
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
69
69
69
Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing loan program
(including cancellation of funds)
Of the unobligated balances available from amounts appropriated for the cost of direct loans in section 129 of the Consolidated
Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110–329), $4,311,615,000 is hereby permanently
cancelled.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0322–0–1–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0709
Administrative expenses
5
5
2
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
4,294
4,296
4,315
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
19
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
4,295
4,315
4,315
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
6
5
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–4,312
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
6
5
–4,312
1900
Budget authority (total)
6
5
–4,312
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4,301
4,320
3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
4,296
4,315
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
46
46
26
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
5
5
2
3020
Outlays (gross)
–4
–6
–9
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
–19
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
46
26
19
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
46
46
26
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
46
26
19
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
6
5
–4,312
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
4
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
3
2
9
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
4
6
9
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
6
5
–4,312
4190
Outlays, net (total)
4
6
9
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0322–0–1–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001
Direct Auto Loans
6
Direct loan reestimates:
135001
Direct Auto Loans
–12
–15
Administrative expense data:
3510
Budget authority
5
3580
Outlays from balances
1
3
3590
Outlays from new authority
4
Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 established a direct loan program to support the development
of advanced technology vehicles and associated components in the United States, known as the Advanced Technology Vehicles
Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM). The 2009 Continuing Resolution (CR), enacted on September 30, 2008, appropriated $7.5 billion
to support a maximum of $25 billion in loans. ATVM provides loans to automobile and automobile part manufacturers for the
cost of re-equipping, expanding, or establishing manufacturing facilities in the United States to produce advanced technology
vehicles or qualified components and for associated engineering integration costs. This program is being eliminated in the
FY 2018 Budget in accordance with Administration priorities, including the focusing of resources toward early-stage research
and development. The Loan Programs Office will wind down operations in FY 2018 with the expectation that it will shut down
in FY 2019 with remaining loan monitoring and closeout activities transferred to another office.
The Budget eliminates the ATVM Loan Program and proposes to cancel all remaining loan volume authority and appropriated credit
subsidy. The Loan Programs Office will utilize unobligated balances carried forward from prior year appropriations to cover
loan portfolio monitoring and administrative expenses: including salaries for its full time employees as well as the cost
of outside advisors for financial, legal, engineering, credit, and market analysis in addition to the cost of monitoring the
existing portfolio. All activities not essential for the continued monitoring of the portfolio will be terminated.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0322–0–1–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
2
2
1
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
2
2
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
5
5
2
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0322–0–1–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
8
8
4
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4579–0–3–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0713
Payment of interest to Treasury
1
2
2
0715
Interest paid to FFB
111
95
88
0742
Downward reestimates paid to receipt accounts
11
14
0743
Interest on downward reestimates
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
124
112
90
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
182
164
765
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
259
1023
Unobligated balances applied to repay debt
–116
1024
Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn
–259
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
66
164
765
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
7
10
10
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
749
703
723
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–6
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–534
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
215
703
717
1900
Budget authority (total)
222
713
727
1930
Total budgetary resources available
288
877
1,492
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
164
765
1,402
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,040
1,040
781
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
124
112
90
3020
Outlays (gross)
–124
–112
–290
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–259
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1,040
781
581
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–43
–43
–43
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
6
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–43
–43
–37
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
997
997
738
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
997
738
544
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
222
713
727
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
124
112
290
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Payment from program account
–6
4122
Interest on uninvested funds
–4
–3
–10
4123
Non-Federal sources (interest)
–95
–77
–65
4123
Non-Federal sources (principal)
–650
–623
–642
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–749
–703
–723
Additional offsets against financing authority only (total):
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
6
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
–527
10
10
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
–625
–591
–433
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–527
10
10
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–625
–591
–433
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4579–0–3–272
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1121
Limitation available from carry-forward
16,680
16,939
1143
Unobligated limitation carried forward (P.L. 110–329) (-)
–16,680
–16,939
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
4,510
3,860
3,237
1231
Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements
200
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–650
–623
–642
1290
Outstanding, end of year
3,860
3,237
2,795
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4579–0–3–272
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
139
121
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
9
7
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable:
1401
Direct loans receivable, gross
4,510
3,860
1402
Interest receivable
4
4
1405
Allowance for subsidy cost (-)
–102
–73
1499
Net present value of assets related to direct loans
4,412
3,791
1999
Total assets
4,560
3,919
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2101
Accounts payable
20
22
2103
Debt
4,540
3,897
2999
Total liabilities
4,560
3,919
4999
Total upward reestimate subsidy BA [89–0322]
4,560
3,919
Title 17 innovative technology loan guarantee program
(including cancellation of funds)
Such sums as are derived from amounts received from borrowers pursuant to section 1702(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
under this heading in prior Acts, shall be collected in accordance with section 502(7) of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974: Provided, That for necessary administrative expenses to carry out this Loan Guarantee program, $2,000,000 is appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2019: Provided further, That $2,000,000 of the fees collected pursuant to section 1702(h) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 shall be credited as offsetting collections
to this account to cover administrative expenses and shall remain available until expended, so as to result in a final fiscal
year 2018 appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than $0: Provided further, That fees collected under section 1702(h) in excess of the amount appropriated for administrative expenses shall not be
available until appropriated: Provided further, That the Department of Energy shall not subordinate any loan obligation to other financing in violation of section 1702
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or subordinate any Guaranteed Obligation to any loan or other debt obligations in violation
of section 609.10 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations: Provided further, That the authority provided in prior year appropriations Acts for commitments to guarantee loans under
title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, excluding amounts for commitments made by October 1, 2017, is hereby permanently
cancelled: Provided further, That of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading
in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) for the cost to guarantee loans, $383,433,000 is
hereby permanently cancelled.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0208–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0705
Reestimates of direct loan subsidy
4
8
0706
Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy
37
4
0709
Administrative expenses
39
37
30
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
80
49
30
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
665
669
677
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
665
669
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
3
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
666
672
677
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
37
15
1131
Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced
–383
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
37
15
–383
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
41
12
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
5
27
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
83
54
–381
1930
Total budgetary resources available
749
726
296
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
669
677
266
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
66
68
62
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
80
49
30
3020
Outlays (gross)
–77
–52
–38
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
–3
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
68
62
54
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
65
68
62
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
68
62
54
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
42
42
–381
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
20
35
2
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
16
5
36
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
36
40
38
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
4033
Non-Federal sources
–5
–27
–2
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–6
–27
–2
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
37
15
–383
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
30
13
36
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
41
12
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
41
12
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
78
27
–383
4190
Outlays, net (total)
71
25
36
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5090
Unexpired unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections
47
47
47
5092
Unexpired unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections
47
47
47
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0208–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
115001
Section 1703 FFB Loans (Self Pay)
1,842
115999
Total direct loan levels
1,842
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132001
Section 1703 FFB Loans (Self Pay)
0.00
0.00
0.00
132999
Weighted average subsidy rate
0.00
0.00
0.00
Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001
Section 1703 FFB Loans (Self Pay)
–48
–43
–35
134002
Section 1705 FFB Loans
5
10
134999
Total subsidy outlays
–48
–38
–25
Direct loan reestimates:
135001
Section 1703 FFB Loans (Self Pay)
–14
10
135002
Section 1705 FFB Loans
15
–88
135999
Total direct loan reestimates
1
–78
Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
234002
Section 1705 Loan Guarantees
9
234999
Total subsidy outlays
9
Guaranteed loan reestimates:
235002
Section 1705 Loan Guarantees
–71
–20
235999
Total guaranteed loan reestimates
–71
–20
Administrative expense data:
3510
Budget authority
42
3580
Outlays from balances
20
3590
Outlays from new authority
16
The Title XVII Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program (Title XVII), as authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and
executed by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO), encourages early commercial use of new or significantly
improved technologies in energy projects. Projects supported by DOE loan guarantees must avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants
or anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases; employ new or significantly improved technologies compared to commercial technologies
in service in the United States at the time the guarantee is issued; and offer a reasonable prospect of repayment of the principal
and interest on the guaranteed obligation. Section 1703 of the Act authorizes DOE to provide loan guarantees for innovative
energy projects in categories including renewable energy systems, advanced nuclear facilities, coal gasification, carbon sequestration,
energy efficiency, and various other types of projects. This program is being eliminated in the FY 2018 Budget in accordance
with Administration priorities, including the focusing of resources toward early-stage research and development. The Loan
Programs Office will wind down operations in FY 2018 with the expectation that it will shut down in FY 2019 with remaining
loan monitoring and closeout activities transferred to another office.
The Budget eliminates the Title XVII program and proposes to cancel all remaining loan volume authority. In addition to $2,000,000
in appropriation offset by $2,000,000 in collections, the Loan Programs Office will utilize unobligated balances carried forward
from prior year appropriations to cover loan portfolio monitoring and administrative expenses; including salaries for its
full time employees as well as the cost of outside advisors for financial, legal, engineering, credit, and market analysis
in addition to the cost of monitoring the existing portfolio. All activities not essential for the continued monitoring of
the portfolio will be terminated.
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) amended the program's authorizing statute and provided
$2.5 billion in credit subsidy for a temporary program to support loan guarantees for commercial or advanced renewable energy
systems, electric power transmission systems, and leading edge biofuel projects. Authority for the temporary program to extend
new loans expired September 30, 2011. Prior to expiration, DOE provided loan guarantees to 28 projects totaling over $16 billion
in loan volume. Four projects withdrew prior to any disbursement of funds. The Budget proposes to cancel $383 million in unobligated
credit subsidy while retaining $96 million to cover the cost of potential modifications as determined in the national interest
by Presidential waiver from rescission under Sec 1306 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of
2010 (Pub. L 111–203).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0208–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
11.1
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
10
10
9
11.9
Total personnel compensation
10
10
9
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
3
3
3
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
20
20
13
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
3
3
3
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
1
1
1
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
41
12
99.0
Direct obligations
79
50
30
99.5
Adjustment for rounding
1
–1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
80
49
30
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0208–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
82
82
80
Title 17 Innovative Technology Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4455–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0710
Direct loan obligations
1,842
0713
Payment of interest to Treasury
8
11
14
0715
Interest paid to FFB
325
360
399
0742
Downward reestimates paid to receipt accounts
32
74
0743
Interest on downward reestimates
8
16
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
373
2,303
413
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1,107
1,086
979
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
19
1023
Unobligated balances applied to repay debt
–360
–403
–164
1024
Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn
–19
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
747
683
815
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
95
1,929
100
1422
Borrowing authority applied to repay debt
–2
1440
Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)
93
1,929
100
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
875
719
511
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–5
–10
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–256
–44
–18
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
619
670
483
1900
Budget authority (total)
712
2,599
583
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,459
3,282
1,398
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1,086
979
985
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
4,249
3,075
3,545
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
373
2,303
413
3020
Outlays (gross)
–1,547
–1,814
–1,716
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–19
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
3,075
3,545
2,242
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–47
–47
–42
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
5
10
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–47
–42
–32
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
4,202
3,028
3,503
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
3,028
3,503
2,210
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
712
2,599
583
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
1,547
1,814
1,716
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Payment from program account
–5
–10
4120
Upward reestimate
–4
–8
4120
Interest on reestimate
–37
–4
4122
Interest on uninvested funds
–46
–56
–57
4123
Interest payments
–338
–279
–289
4123
Principal payments
–450
–272
–155
4123
Fees
–95
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–875
–719
–511
Additional offsets against financing authority only (total):
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
5
10
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
–163
1,885
82
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
672
1,095
1,205
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–163
1,885
82
4190
Outlays, net (total)
672
1,095
1,205
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4455–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1121
Limitation available from carry-forward
26,125
26,125
1143
Unobligated limitation carried forward (P.L. xx) (-)
–26,125
–24,283
1150
Total direct loan obligations
1,842
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
11,630
12,231
13,310
1231
Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements
1,125
1,309
1,268
1251
Repayments: Repayments and prepayments
–450
–272
–155
1261
Adjustments: Capitalized interest
1
42
104
1263
Write-offs for default: Direct loans
–75
1290
Outstanding, end of year
12,231
13,310
14,527
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4455–0–3–271
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
1,060
1,040
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
213
111
Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable:
1401
Direct loans receivable, gross
11,630
12,231
1402
Interest receivable
67
68
1405
Allowance for subsidy cost (-)
–1,597
–1,446
1499
Net present value of assets related to direct loans
10,100
10,853
1999
Total assets
11,373
12,004
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2101
Accounts payable
168
149
2103
Debt
11,205
11,855
2999
Total liabilities
11,373
12,004
4999
Total liabilities and net position
11,373
12,004
Title 17 Innovative Technology Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4577–0- -271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Credit program obligations:
0711
Default claim payments on principal
15
11
0712
Default claim payments on interest
4
4
0742
Downward reestimates paid to receipt accounts
64
16
0743
Interest on downward reestimates
8
4
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
72
39
15
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
234
167
133
Financing authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
1
3
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
5
4
22
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–9
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–4
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
5
4
9
1900
Budget authority (total)
5
5
12
1930
Total budgetary resources available
239
172
145
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
167
133
130
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
72
39
15
3020
Outlays (gross)
–72
–39
–15
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–9
–9
–9
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
9
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–9
–9
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
–9
–9
–9
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
–9
–9
Financing authority and disbursements, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
5
5
12
Financing disbursements:
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
72
39
15
Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Payment from program account
–9
4122
Interest on uninvested funds
–5
–4
–4
4123
Principal payments
–7
4123
Interest Payments
–2
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–5
–4
–22
Additional offsets against financing authority only (total):
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
9
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
1
–1
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
67
35
–7
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1
–1
4190
Outlays, net (total)
67
35
–7
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4577–0- -271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments:
2121
Limitation available from carry-forward
2143
Uncommitted limitation carried forward
2150
Total guaranteed loan commitments
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210
Outstanding, start of year
3,086
2,937
2,794
2231
Disbursements of new guaranteed loans
93
2251
Repayments and prepayments
–149
–128
–129
2261
Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in loans receivable
–15
–11
2290
Outstanding, end of year
2,937
2,794
2,747
Memorandum:
2299
Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year
2,350
2,235
2,198
Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable:
2310
Outstanding, start of year
19
2331
Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims
15
11
2351
Repayments of loans receivable
–9
2364
Other adjustments, net
4
4
2390
Outstanding, end of year
19
25
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4577–0- -271
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
225
158
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
1501
Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable,
gross
1999
Total assets
225
158
LIABILITIES:
2101
Federal liabilities: Accounts payable
70
19
2204
Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees
155
139
2999
Total liabilities
225
158
4999
Total liabilities and net position
225
158
Power Marketing Administration
Federal Funds
Operation and Maintenance, Alaska Power Administration
The Alaska Power Administration (APA) was created in 1967 by the Secretary of the Interior to assume the functions of the
Bureau of Reclamation in Alaska. These functions include operations, maintenance, transmission, and power marketing of the
two Federal hydroelectric projects (Eklutna and Snettisham), and the investigation of future water and power development programs.
All Alaska activities of APA, including the Juneau headquarters office, were terminated on September 30, 1998. A fund is maintained
to liquidate the remaining obligations of the APA.
Operation and maintenance, southeastern power administration
For necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy, including transmission wheeling and ancillary services, pursuant to section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), as applied to the Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern or SEPA) marketing area, $6,379,000, including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to remain available until expended:
Provided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302 and section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, up to $6,379,000 collected by the Southeastern Power Administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this
account as discretionary offsetting collections, to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of funding the annual
expenses of the Southeastern Power Administration: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year
so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation estimated at not more than $0: Provided further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $59,985,000 collected by the Southeastern Power Administration pursuant to the Flood Control Act of 1944 to recover purchase power and
wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections, to remain available until expended for the
sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures: Provided further, That for purposes of this appropriation, annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year
that they are incurred (excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses).
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0302–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Purchase Power and Wheeling
50
61
60
0802
Annual Expenses and other costs repaid in one year
7
6
6
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
57
67
66
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
13
29
29
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
6
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
73
61
66
1900
Budget authority (total)
73
67
66
1930
Total budgetary resources available
86
96
95
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
29
29
29
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
10
11
5
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
57
67
66
3020
Outlays (gross)
–56
–73
–65
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
11
5
6
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
10
11
5
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
11
5
6
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
73
67
66
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
39
65
63
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
17
8
2
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
56
73
65
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–73
–61
–66
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–73
–61
–66
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
6
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–17
12
–1
The Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern) markets power generated at 22 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' hydroelectric
generating plants in an eleven-State area of the Southeast. Power deliveries are made by means of contracting for use of transmission
facilities owned by others.
Southeastern sells wholesale power primarily to publicly and cooperatively-owned electric distribution utilities. Southeastern
does not own or operate any transmission facilities. Its long-term contracts provide for periodic electric rate adjustments
to ensure that the Federal Government recovers the costs of operations and the capital invested in power facilities, with
interest, in keeping with statutory requirements. As in past years, the budget continues to provide funding for annual expenses
and purchase power and wheeling expenses through discretionary offsetting collections derived from power receipts collected
to recover those expenses.
Program Direction.—Provision is made for negotiation and administration of transmission and power contracts, collection of revenues, accounting
and budget activities, development of wholesale power rates, amortization of the Federal power investment, energy efficiency
and competitiveness program, investigation and planning of proposed water resources projects, scheduling and dispatch of power
generation, scheduling storage and release of water, administration of contractual operation requirements, and determination
of methods of operating generating plants individually and in coordination with others to obtain maximum utilization of resources.
Purchase Power and Wheeling.—Provision is made for the payment of wheeling fees and for the purchase of electricity in connection with the disposal of
power under contracts with utility companies. Customers are encouraged to use alternative funding mechanisms, including customer
advances and net billing to finance these activities. Offsetting collections to fund these ongoing operating services are
also available up to $60 million in 2018.
Reimbursable Program.—The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. No. 110–161) provided Southeastern with authority to accept advance payment
from customers for reimbursable work associated with operations and maintenance activities, consistent with those authorized
in section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944. Funds received from any State, municipality, corporation, association, firm,
district, or individual as an advance payment for reimbursable work will be credited to Southeastern's account and remain
available until expended.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0302–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
4
4
4
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
1
1
1
25.2
Purchase Power and Wheeling
50
61
60
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
2
1
1
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
57
67
66
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
57
67
66
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0302–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
37
37
40
Continuing Fund, Southeastern Power Administration
A continuing fund maintained from receipts from the sale and transmission of electric power in the Southeastern service area
is available to defray emergency expenses necessary to ensure continuity of service (16 U.S.C. 825s-2). The fund was last
activated in FY 2009 to finance power purchases associated with below normal hydro power generation due to severe drought.
Consistent with sound business practices, the Southeastern Power Administration has implemented a policy to recover all emergency
costs associated with purchased power and wheeling within one year from the time funds are expended.
Operation and maintenance, southwestern power administration
For necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy, for construction and acquisition of transmission lines, substations and appurtenant
facilities, and for administrative expenses, including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to
exceed $1,500 in carrying out section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), as applied to the Southwestern
Power Administration, $30,288,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302 and section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), up to $18,888,000 collected by the Southwestern Power Administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this account
as discretionary offsetting collections, to remain available until expended, for the sole purpose of funding the annual expenses
of the Southwestern Power Administration: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year
so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation estimated at not more than $11,400,000: Provided further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $83,000,000 collected by the Southwestern Power Administration pursuant to the Flood Control Act of 1944 to recover purchase power and
wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections, to remain available until expended for the
sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures: Provided further, That for purposes of this appropriation, annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year
that they are incurred (excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses).
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0303–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Systems operation and maintenance
5
5
3
0003
Construction
4
4
5
0004
Program direction
2
2
3
0200
Direct program subtotal
11
11
11
0799
Total direct obligations
11
11
11
0801
Annual expenses
30
36
33
0805
Purchase power and wheeling
2
63
83
0810
Other reimbursable activities
20
37
37
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
52
136
153
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
63
147
164
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
81
98
100
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
11
13
11
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
69
136
153
1900
Budget authority (total)
80
149
164
1930
Total budgetary resources available
161
247
264
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
98
100
100
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
85
88
38
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
63
147
164
3020
Outlays (gross)
–60
–197
–181
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
88
38
21
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
85
88
38
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
88
38
21
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
80
149
164
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
19
144
160
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
41
53
21
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
60
197
181
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–6
–6
4033
Non-Federal sources
–69
–130
–147
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–69
–136
–153
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
11
13
11
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
–9
61
28
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
11
13
11
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–9
61
28
The Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) operates in a six-state area marketing and delivering renewable hydroelectric
power produced at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' dams. Southwestern operates and maintains 1,380 miles of high voltage
transmission lines, 26 substations/switching stations, associated power system controls, and communication sites. Southwestern
also constructs additions and modifications to existing facilities.
Southwestern markets and delivers its power at wholesale rates primarily to public bodies and rural electric cooperatives.
In compliance with statutory requirements, Southwestern's power sales contracts provide for periodic rate adjustments to ensure
that the Federal Government recovers all costs of operations, other costs allocated to power, and the capital investments
in power facilities, with interest. Southwestern is also responsible for scheduling and dispatching power and negotiating
power sales contracts to meet changing customer load requirements. As in past years, the budget continues to provide funding
for annual expenses and purchase power and wheeling expenses through discretionary offsetting collections derived from power
receipts collected to recover those expenses.
Program Direction.—Provides compensation and all related expenses for personnel who market, deliver, operate, and maintain Southwestern's high-voltage
interconnected power system and associated facilities.
Operations and Maintenance.—Provides essential electrical and communications equipment replacements and upgrades, capitalized moveable equipment, technical
services, and supplies and materials necessary for the safe, reliable, and cost effective operation and maintenance of the
power system.
Purchase Power and Wheeling.—Provides for the purchase and delivery of energy to meet limited peaking power contractual obligations. Federal power receipts
and alternative financing methods, including net billing, bill crediting, and customer advances are used to fund system-purchased
power support and other contractual services. Customers will provide other power resources and/or purchases for the remainder
of their firm loads.
Construction.—Provides for replacement, addition or upgrade of existing infrastructure to sustain reliable delivery of power to its customers,
contain annual maintenance costs, and improve overall efficiency.
Reimbursable Program.—This activity involves services provided by Southwestern to others under various types of reimbursable arrangements.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0303–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
11.1
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
2
2
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
2
2
3
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
8
7
6
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
31.0
Equipment
1
1
1
99.0
Direct obligations
11
11
11
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
52
136
153
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
63
147
164
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0303–0–1–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
15
10
10
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
151
184
184
Operation and Maintenance, Southwestern Power Administration
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
This proposal would authorize the Federal government to sell the transmission assets of the Southwestern Power Administration,
which operates and maintains 1,380 miles of high voltage transmission lines and 26 substations/switching stations.
Continuing Fund, Southwestern Power Administration
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5649–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5080
Outstanding debt, SOY
–68
–68
–68
5081
Outstanding debt, EOY
–68
–68
–68
A continuing fund, maintained from receipts from the sale and transmission of electric power in the Southwestern service area,
is available permanently for emergency expenses necessary to ensure continuity of electric service and continuous operation
of the facilities. The fund is also available on an ongoing basis to pay for purchase power and wheeling expenses when the
Administrator determines that such expenses are necessary to meet contractual obligations for the sale and delivery of power
during periods of below-average generation (16 U.S.C. 825s-1 as amended further by Public Law No. 101–101). The fund was last
activated in FY 2009 to repair and replace damaged transmission lines due to an ice storm.
Construction, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance, western area power administration
For carrying out the functions authorized by title III, section 302(a)(1)(E) of the Act of August 4, 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7152),
and other related activities including conservation and renewable resources programs as authorized, $267,686,000, including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to remain available until expended,
of which $265,661,000 shall be derived from the Department of the Interior Reclamation Fund: Provided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), and section 1 of the Interior
Department Appropriation Act, 1939 (43 U.S.C. 392a), up to $174,314,000 collected by the Western Area Power Administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this
account as discretionary offsetting collections, to remain available until expended, for the sole purpose of funding the annual
expenses of the Western Area Power Administration: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year
so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation estimated at not more than $93,372,000, of which $91,347,000 is derived from the Reclamation Fund: Provided further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $308,925,000 collected by the Western Area Power Administration pursuant to the Flood Control Act of 1944 and the Reclamation Project
Act of 1939 to recover purchase power and wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections, to
remain available until expended for the sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures: Provided further, That for purposes of this appropriation, annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year
that they are incurred (excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses).
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5068–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Systems operation and maintenance
42
42
39
0004
Program direction
47
46
42
0091
Direct Program by Activities - Subtotal (1 level)
89
88
81
0100
Total operating expenses
89
88
81
0101
Capital investment
5
5
12
0799
Total direct obligations
94
93
93
0802
Purchase Power and Wheeling
118
367
309
0803
Annual Expenses
199
211
209
0804
Other Reimbursable
207
524
643
0809
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
524
1,102
1,161
0899
Total reimbursable obligations
524
1,102
1,161
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
618
1,195
1,254
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
640
622
624
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
6
7
2
1101
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
88
88
91
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
94
95
93
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
498
1,102
1,126
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
8
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
506
1,102
1,126
1900
Budget authority (total)
600
1,197
1,219
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,240
1,819
1,843
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
622
624
589
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
334
282
416
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
618
1,195
1,254
3020
Outlays (gross)
–670
–1,061
–856
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
282
416
814
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–46
–54
–54
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–8
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–54
–54
–54
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
288
228
362
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
228
362
760
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
600
1,197
1,219
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
108
374
380
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
562
687
476
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
670
1,061
856
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–125
–239
–389
4033
Non-Federal sources
–373
–863
–737
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–498
–1,102
–1,126
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–8
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
94
95
93
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
172
–41
–270
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
94
95
93
4190
Outlays, net (total)
172
–41
–270
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5080
Outstanding debt, SOY
–12,709
–12,709
–12,709
5081
Outstanding debt, EOY
–12,709
–12,709
–12,709
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) markets electric power in 15 central and western states from federally-owned
power plants operated primarily by the Bureau of Reclamation, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the International Boundary
and Water Commission. WAPA operates and maintains about 17,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, more than
300 substations/switchyards and associated power system controls, and communication and electrical facilities for 15 separate
power projects. WAPA also constructs additions and modifications to existing facilities.
In keeping with statutory requirements, WAPA's long-term power contracts allow for periodic rate adjustments to ensure that
the Federal Government recovers costs of operations, other costs allocated to power, and the capital investment in power facilities,
with interest.
Power is sold to wholesale customers such as municipalities, cooperatives, irrigation districts, public utility districts,
State and Federal Government agencies, and private utilities. Receipts are deposited in the Reclamation Fund, the Falcon and
Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund, the General Fund, the Colorado River Dam Fund, and the Colorado River Basins Power
Marketing Fund.
As in past years, the budget continues to provide funding for annual expenses and purchase power and wheeling expenses through
discretionary offsetting collections derived from power receipts collected to recover those expenses.
Systems Operation and Maintenance.—Provides essential electrical and communication equipment replacements and upgrades, capitalized moveable equipment, technical
services, and supplies and materials necessary for safe reliable operation and cost-effective maintenance of the power systems.
Purchase Power and Wheeling.—Provision is made for the payment of wheeling fees and for the purchase of electricity in connection with the distribution
of power under contracts with utility companies. Customers are encouraged to contract for power and wheeling on their own,
or use alternative funding mechanisms, including customer advances, net billing, and bill crediting to finance these activities.
Ongoing operating services are also available on a reimbursable basis.
System Construction.—WAPA's construction and rehabilitation activity emphasizes replacement and upgrades of existing infrastructure to sustain
reliable power delivery to its customers, to contain annual maintenance costs, and to improve overall operational efficiency.
WAPA will continue to participate in joint construction projects with customers to encourage more widespread transmission
access.
Program Direction.—Provides compensation and all related expenses for the workforce that operates and maintains WAPA's high-voltage interconnected
transmission system (systems operation and maintenance program), and those that plan, design, and supervise the construction
of replacements, upgrades, and additions (system construction program) to the transmission facilities.
Reimbursable Program.—This program involves services provided by WAPA to others under various types of reimbursable arrangements. WAPA will continue
to spend out of the Colorado River Dam Fund for operations and maintenance activities associated with the Boulder Canyon Project
via a reimbursable arrangement with the Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation. The Colorado River Dam Fund is a revolving
fund operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Authority for WAPA to obligate directly from the Colorado River Dam Fund comes
from section 104(a) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5068–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
19
17
20
11.5
Other personnel compensation
3
2
2
11.9
Total personnel compensation
22
19
22
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
7
5
6
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
22.0
Transportation of things
1
1
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
5
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
20
18
10
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
2
2
31.0
Equipment
12
19
22
32.0
Land and structures
29
22
28
99.0
Direct obligations
94
93
93
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
524
1,102
1,161
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
618
1,195
1,254
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–5068–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
156
171
172
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,011
1,031
1,050
Construction, Rehabilitation, Operation and Maintenance, Western Area Power Administration
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
This proposal would authorize the Federal government to sell the transmission assets of the Western Area Power Administration,
which operates and maintains about 17,000 circuit-miles of high voltage transmission lines and more than 300 substations/switching
yards.
Western Area Power Administration, Borrowing Authority, Recovery Act.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4404–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0102
Transmission Infrastructure Program Projects
7
800
1,185
0811
Western Area Power Administration, Borrowing Authority, Recovery (Reimbursable)
1
7
35
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
8
807
1,220
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
10
12
16
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
2
2
Budget authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
800
1,185
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
5
7
31
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
5
4
4
1900
Budget authority (total)
10
811
1,220
1930
Total budgetary resources available
20
823
1,236
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
12
16
16
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
26
26
353
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
8
807
1,220
3020
Outlays (gross)
–8
–480
–645
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
26
353
928
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
26
26
353
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
26
353
928
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
5
7
31
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
7
31
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
5
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5
7
31
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–3
–3
4033
Non-Federal sources
–2
–7
–28
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–5
–7
–31
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
5
804
1,189
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
1
454
289
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
2
19
325
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
3
473
614
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123
Non-Federal sources
–5
–4
–4
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
800
1,185
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–2
469
610
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
800
1,185
Outlays
–2
469
610
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
–1,185
Outlays
–610
Total:
Budget Authority
800
Outlays
–2
469
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Act) provided Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) borrowing authority
for the purpose of constructing, financing, facilitating, planning, operating, maintaining, or studying construction of new
or upgraded electric power transmission lines and related facilities with at least one terminus within the area served by
WAPA, and for delivering or facilitating the delivery of power generated by renewable energy resources. This authority to
borrow from the United States Treasury is available to WAPA on a permanent, indefinite basis, with the amount of borrowing
outstanding not to exceed $3.25 billion at any one time. WAPA established the Transmission Infrastructure Program (TIP) to
manage and administer this borrowing authority and its related program requirements.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4404–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
1
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
3
33.0
Investments and loans
800
1,185
43.0
Interest and dividends
3
99.0
Direct obligations
7
800
1,185
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
2
7
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
1
3
4
43.0
Interest and dividends
22
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
1
7
35
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
8
807
1,220
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–4404–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
9
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
3
17
19
Western Area Power Administration, Borrowing Authority, Recovery Act.
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4404–4–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
–1,185
1900
Budget authority (total)
–1,185
1930
Total budgetary resources available
–1,185
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
–1,185
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3020
Outlays (gross)
610
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
610
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
610
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
–1,185
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
–610
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–1,185
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–610
This proposal would repeal Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)'s emergency borrowing authority authorized by the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the purpose of constructing and/or funding projects within WAPA's service territory
that deliver or facilitate the delivery of power generated by renewable energy resources.
Emergency Fund, Western Area Power Administration
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5069–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1
1
1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
1
1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5080
Outstanding debt, SOY
–55
–55
–55
5081
Outstanding debt, EOY
–55
–55
–55
An emergency fund maintained from receipts from the sale and transmission of electric power is available to defray expenses
necessary to ensure continuity of service. The fund was last activated in fiscal year 2010 to repair and replace damaged transmission
lines due to severe winter storm conditions. This work has since been completed.
Falcon and amistad operating and maintenance fund
For operation, maintenance, and emergency costs for the hydroelectric facilities at the Falcon and Amistad Dams, $4,176,000, to remain available until expended, and to be derived from the Falcon and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund of the
Western Area Power Administration, as provided in section 2 of the Act of June 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 255): Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of that Act and of 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $3,948,000 collected by the Western Area Power Administration from the sale of power and related services from the Falcon and Amistad
Dams shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections, to remain available until expended for the
sole purpose of funding the annual expenses of the hydroelectric facilities of these Dams and associated Western Area Power
Administration activities: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year
so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation estimated at not more than $228,000: Provided further, That for purposes of this appropriation, annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year
that they are incurred: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2018, the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration may accept up to $872,000 in funds contributed by United States power customers of the Falcon and Amistad Dams for deposit into the Falcon and Amistad
Operating and Maintenance Fund, and such funds shall be available for the purpose for which contributed in like manner as
if said sums had been specifically appropriated for such purpose: Provided further, That any such funds shall be available without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation for use by the Commissioner
of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission for the sole purpose of operating, maintaining,
repairing, rehabilitating, replacing, or upgrading the hydroelectric facilities at these Dams in accordance with agreements
reached between the Administrator, Commissioner, and the power customers.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5178–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
6
7
8
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Falcon and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund Receipts
1
1
1
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
7
8
9
5099
Balance, end of year
7
8
9
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–5178–0–2–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Reimbursable program activity - Annual expenses
4
4
4
0802
Reimbursable program activity - Alternative Financing
1
0900
Total new obligations (object class 25.3)
4
4
5
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Offsetting collections
4
4
5
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4
4
5
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
8
9
7
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
4
4
5
3020
Outlays (gross)
–3
–6
–7
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
9
7
5
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
8
9
7
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
9
7
5
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
4
4
5
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
1
3
3
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
2
3
4
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
3
6
7
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–4
–4
–5
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–1
2
2
Pursuant to section 2 of the Act of June 18, 1954, as amended, Western Area Power Administration is requesting funding for
the Falcon and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund to defray operations, maintenance, and emergency (OM&E) expenses for
the hydroelectric facilities at Falcon and Amistad Dams on the Rio Grande River. Most of these funds will be made available
to the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission through a reimbursable agreement. Within the
fund, $200,000 is for an emergency reserve that will remain unobligated unless unanticipated expenses arise. The budget provides
funding for annual expenses through discretionary offsetting collections derived from power receipts collected to recover
those expenses.
Colorado River Basins Power Marketing Fund, Western Area Power Administration
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4452–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Program direction
57
62
58
0802
Equipment, Contracts and Related Expenses
83
152
127
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
140
214
185
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
142
133
133
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
131
237
208
1720
Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund
–23
–23
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
131
214
185
1930
Total budgetary resources available
273
347
318
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
133
133
133
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
49
44
50
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
140
214
185
3020
Outlays (gross)
–145
–208
–207
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
44
50
28
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
48
43
49
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
43
49
27
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
131
214
185
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
32
48
41
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
113
160
166
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
145
208
207
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–5
–6
–5
4033
Non-Federal sources
–126
–231
–203
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–131
–237
–208
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
–23
–23
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
14
–29
–1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
–23
–23
4190
Outlays, net (total)
14
–29
–1
Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) operation and maintenance (O&M) and power marketing expenses for the Colorado River
Storage Project, the Colorado River Basin Project, the Seedskadee Project, the Dolores Project, and the Fort Peck Project
are financed from power revenues.
Colorado River Storage Project.—WAPA markets power and operates and maintains the power transmission facilities of the Colorado River Storage Project consisting
of four major storage units: Glen Canyon on the Colorado River in Arizona, Flaming Gorge on the Green River in Utah, Navajo
on the San Juan River in New Mexico, and the Wayne N. Aspinall unit on the Gunnison River in Colorado.
Colorado River Basin Project.—This project includes WAPA's expenses associated with the Central Arizona Project and the United States entitlement from
the Navajo coal-fired powerplant. Revenues in excess of operating expenses are transferred to the Lower Colorado River Basin
Development Fund.
Seedskadee Project.—This project includes WAPA's expenses for O&M, power marketing, and transmission of hydroelectric power from the Fontenelle
Dam power plant in southwestern Wyoming.
Dolores Project.—This project includes WAPA's expenses for O&M, power marketing, and transmission of hydroelectric power from power plants
at McPhee Dam and Towaoc Canal in southwestern Colorado.
Fort Peck Project.—Revenues collected by WAPA are used to defray operation and maintenance and power marketing expenses associated with the
power generation and transmission facilities of the Fort Peck Project, and WAPA operates and maintains the transmission system
and performs power marketing functions.
Equipment, Contracts and Related Expenses.—WAPA operates and maintains approximately 4,000 miles of transmission lines, substations, switchyards, communications, and
control equipment associated with this fund. Wholesale power is provided to utilities over interconnected high-voltage transmission
systems. In keeping with statutory requirements, long-term power contracts provide for periodic rate adjustments to ensure
that the Federal Government recovers all costs of O&M, and all capital invested in power, with interest. This activity provides
for the supplies, materials, services, capital equipment replacements, and additions, including communications and control
equipment, purchase power, transmission and wheeling services, and interest payments to the U.S. Treasury.
Program Direction.—The personnel compensation and related expenses for all these activities are quantified under Program Direction.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4452–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
28
29
28
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
3
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
30
32
31
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
10
11
11
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
2
2
2
22.0
Transportation of things
1
1
1
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
1
1
2
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
6
6
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
61
129
104
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
11
6
5
26.0
Supplies and materials
3
4
3
31.0
Equipment
4
2
4
32.0
Land and structures
16
12
11
43.0
Interest and dividends
7
4
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
140
214
185
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–4452–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
280
302
280
Bonneville power administration fund
Expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund, established pursuant to Public Law 93–454, are approved for official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed $5,000: Provided, That during fiscal year 2018, no new direct loan obligations may be made.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4045–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Power business line
1,435
1,260
1,274
0802
Residential exchange
219
296
316
0803
Bureau of Reclamation
133
158
168
0804
Corp of Engineers
238
251
257
0805
Colville settlement
17
22
23
0806
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
29
33
33
0807
Planning council
11
12
12
0808
Fish and Wildlife
258
274
277
0809
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
2,340
2,306
2,360
0811
Transmission business line
454
499
522
0812
Conservation and energy efficiency
160
173
170
0813
Interest
343
253
272
0814
Pension and health benefits
34
36
37
0819
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
991
961
1,001
0821
Power business line
187
246
265
0822
Transmission services
277
531
439
0824
Fish and Wildlife
16
45
51
0825
Capital Equipment
24
25
27
0826
Projects funded in advance
272
42
40
0827
Capitalized Bond Premiums
2
2
0829
Reimbursable program activities, subtotal
776
891
824
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
4,107
4,158
4,185
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
13
13
536
1023
Unobligated balances applied to repay debt
–2
–526
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
13
11
10
Budget authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400
Borrowing authority
429
849
784
Contract authority, mandatory:
1600
Contract authority
2,650
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800
Collected
3,409
4,114
4,114
1801
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–3
1802
Offsetting collections (previously unavailable)
9
9
9
1810
Spending authority from offsetting collections transferred to other accounts [096–3123]
–113
1823
New and/or unobligated balance of spending authority from offsetting collections temporarily reduced
–9
–9
1825
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt
–319
–280
–333
1826
Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to liquidate contract authority
–1,946
1850
Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)
1,028
3,834
3,790
1900
Budget authority (total)
4,107
4,683
4,574
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4,120
4,694
4,584
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
13
536
399
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
3,248
3,436
3,438
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
4,107
4,158
4,185
3020
Outlays (gross)
–3,919
–4,156
–4,185
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
3,436
3,438
3,438
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–328
–325
–325
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
3
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–325
–325
–325
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2,920
3,111
3,113
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
3,111
3,113
3,113
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
4,107
4,683
4,574
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
3,885
3,956
4,085
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
34
200
100
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
3,919
4,156
4,185
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120
Federal sources
–50
–90
–90
4121
Interest on Federal securities
–7
4123
Non-Federal sources
–3,352
–4,024
–4,024
4130
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–3,409
–4,114
–4,114
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
3
4160
Budget authority, net (mandatory)
701
569
460
4170
Outlays, net (mandatory)
510
42
71
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
701
569
460
4190
Outlays, net (total)
510
42
71
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000
Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value
690
475
475
5001
Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value
475
475
475
5052
Obligated balance, SOY: Contract authority
1,946
2,650
2,650
5053
Obligated balance, EOY: Contract authority
2,650
2,650
2,650
5090
Unexpired unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections
9
9
9
5092
Unexpired unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections
9
9
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4045–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210
Outstanding, start of year
2
2
2
1290
Outstanding, end of year
2
2
2
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a Federal electric power marketing agency in the Pacific Northwest. BPA markets hydroelectric
power from 21 multipurpose water resource projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 10 projects of the U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation, plus some energy from non-Federal generating projects in the region. These generating resources and BPA's
transmission system are operated as an integrated power system with operating and financial results combined and reported
as the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS). BPA provides about 50 percent of the region's electric energy supply and
about three-fourths of the region's high-voltage electric power transmission capacity.
BPA is responsible for meeting the net firm power requirements of its requesting customers through a variety of means, including
energy conservation programs, acquisition of renewable and other resources, and power exchanges with utilities both in and
outside the region.
BPA finances its operations with a business-type budget under the Government Corporation Control Act, 31 U.S.C. 9101–10, on
the basis of the self-financing authority provided by the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act of 1974 (Transmission
Act) (Public Law 93–454) and the U.S. Treasury borrowing authority provided by the Transmission Act, the Pacific Northwest
Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (Pacific Northwest Power Act) (Public Law 96–501) for energy conservation, renewable
energy resources, capital fish facilities, and other purposes, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public
Law 111–5), and other legislation. Authority to borrow from the U.S. Treasury is available to the BPA on a permanent, indefinite
basis. The amount of U.S. Treasury borrowing outstanding at any time cannot exceed $7.70 billion. BPA finances its approximate
$4.4 billion annual cost of operations and investments primarily using power and transmission revenues and loans from the
U.S. Treasury.
Operating Expenses-Transmission Services.—Provides for operating over 15,000 circuit miles of high-voltage transmissions lines and 261 substations, and for maintaining
the facilities and equipment of the Bonneville transmission system in 2018.
Power Services.—Provides for the planning, contractual acquisition and oversight of reliable, cost effective resources. These resources
are needed to serve BPA's portion of the region's forecasted net electric load requirements. This activity also includes protection,
mitigation and enhancement of fish and wildlife affected by hydroelectric facilities on the Columbia River and its tributaries
in accordance with the Pacific Northwest Power Act. This activity provides for payment of the operation and maintenance (O&M)
costs allocated to power the 31 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation hydro projects, amortization on
the capital investment in power generating facilities, and irrigation assistance at U.S. Bureau of Reclamation facilities.
This activity also provides for the planning, contractual acquisition and oversight of reliable, cost effective conservation.
It also provides for extending the benefits of low-cost Federal power to the residential and small farm customers of investor-owned
and publicly-owned utilities, in accordance with the Pacific Northwest Power Act and for activities of the Pacific Northwest
Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council required by the Pacific Northwest Power Act.
Interest.—Provides for payments to the U.S. Treasury for interest on U.S. Treasury borrowings to finance BPA's capital investments
under $7.70 billion of U.S. Treasury borrowing authority provided by the Transmission Act, the Pacific Northwest Power Act
for energy conservation, renewable energy resources, capital fish facilities, and other purposes, the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009, and other legislation. This interest category also includes interest on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
BPA and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation appropriated debt.
Capital Investments-Transmission Services.—Provides for the planning, design and construction of transmission lines, substation and control system additions, replacements,
and enhancements to the FCRPS transmission system for a reliable, efficient and cost-effective regional transmission system.
Provides for planning, design, and construction work to repair or replace existing transmission lines, substations, control
systems, and general facilities of the FCRPS transmission system.
Power Services.—Provides for direct funding of additions, improvements, and replacements at existing Federal hydroelectric projects in the
Northwest. It also provides for capital investments to implement environmental activities, and protect, mitigate, and enhance
fish and wildlife affected by hydroelectric facilities on the Columbia River and its tributaries, in accordance with the Pacific
Northwest Power Act. This activity provides for the planning, contractual acquisition and oversight of reliable, cost effective
conservation.
Capital Equipment/Capitalized Bond Premium.—Provides for capital information technologies, and office furniture and equipment, and software capital development in support
of all BPA programs. It also provides for bond premiums incurred for refinancing of bonds.
Total Capital Obligations.—The 2018 capital obligations are estimated to be $783.6 million.
Contingencies.—Although contingencies are not specifically funded, the need may arise to provide for purchase of power in low-water years;
for repair and/or replacement of facilities affected by natural and man-made emergencies, including the resulting additional
costs for contracting, construction, and operation and maintenance work; for unavoidable increased costs for the planned program
due to necessary but unforeseen adjustments, including engineering and design changes, contractor and other claims and relocations;
or for payment of a retrospective premium adjustment in excess nuclear property insurance.
Financing.—The Transmission Act provides for the use by BPA of all receipts, collections, and recoveries in cash from all sources,
including the sale of bonds, to finance the annual budget programs of BPA. These receipts result primarily from the sale of
power and transmission services. The Transmission Act also provides for authority to borrow from the U.S. Treasury at rates
comparable to borrowings at open market rates for similar issues. BPA has $7.70 billion of U.S. Treasury borrowing authority
provided by the Transmission Act, the Pacific Northwest Power Act for energy conservation, renewable energy resources, capital
fish facilities, and other purposes, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and other legislation. At the end
of 2016, BPA had outstanding bonds with the U.S. Treasury of $4,758.7 million. At the end of 2016, BPA also had $8,015.8 million
of non-Federal debt outstanding, including Energy Northwest bonds. BPA will rely primarily on its U.S. Treasury borrowing
authority to finance capital projects, but may also elect to use cash reserves generated by revenues from customers or seek
third party financing sources when feasible to finance some of these investments.
In 2016, BPA made payments to the Treasury of $1,875 million and also expects to make payments of $668 million in 2017 and
$701 million in 2018. The 2018 payment is expected to be distributed as follows: interest on bonds and appropriations ($303
million), amortization ($333 million), and other ($65 million). BPA also received credits totaling approximately $70 million
applied against its Treasury payments in 2016 to reflect amounts diverted to fish mitigation efforts, but not allocable to
power, in the Columbia and Snake River systems.
BPA, with input from its stakeholders, considers other strategies to sustain funding for its infrastructure investment requirements
as well. BPA's Financial Plan defines strategies and policies for guiding how BPA will manage risk and variability of electricity
markets and water years. It also describes how BPA will continue to manage to ensure it meets its Treasury repayment responsibilities.
Direct Loans.—During 2018, no new direct loan obligations may be made.
Operating Results.—Total revenues are forecast at approximately $4.1 billion in 2018.
It should be noted that BPA's revenue forecasts are based on several critical assumptions about both the supply of and demand
for Federal energy. During the operating year, deviation from the conditions assumed in a rate case may result in a variation
in actual revenues of several hundred million dollars from the forecast.
Consistent with Administration policy, BPA will continue to fully recover, from the sale of electric power and transmission,
funds sufficient to cover the full cost of Civil Service Retirement System and Post-Retirement Health Benefits for its employees.
The entire cost of BPA and the power share of FCRPS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employees
working under the Federal Employees Retirement System is fully recovered in wholesale electric power and transmission rates.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4045–0–3–271
2015 actual
2016 actual
ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101
Fund balances with Treasury
350
55
Investments in US securities:
1106
Receivables, net
1
1
1206
Non-Federal assets: Receivables, net
327
323
Other Federal assets:
1802
Inventories and related properties
112
117
1803
Property, plant and equipment, net
6,782
7,109
1901
Other assets
16,336
15,455
1999
Total assets
23,908
23,060
LIABILITIES:
Federal liabilities:
2102
Interest payable
75
77
2103
Debt
9,512
8,473
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201
Accounts payable
315
393
2203
Debt
5,890
5,949
2207
Other
8,116
8,168
2999
Total liabilities
23,908
23,060
4999
Total liabilities and net position
23,908
23,060
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4045–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
344
345
347
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
157
157
158
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
22
15
15
22.0
Transportation of things
2
2
2
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
1
1
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
18
18
18
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
126
126
127
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
2,320
2,291
2,308
25.5
Research and development contracts
11
12
12
26.0
Supplies and materials
29
29
29
31.0
Equipment
553
554
558
32.0
Land and structures
256
257
258
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
46
46
42.0
Insurance claims and indemnities
36
36
43.0
Interest and dividends
268
269
270
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
4,107
4,158
4,185
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–4045–0–3–271
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
2,880
3,100
3,100
Bonneville Power Administration Fund
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
This proposal would authorize the Federal government to sell the transmission assets of the Bonneville Power Administration,
which operates and maintains over 15,000 circuit-miles of high voltage transmission lines and 261 substations.
Departmental Administration
Federal Funds
Departmental administration
For salaries and expenses of the Department of Energy necessary for departmental administration in carrying out the purposes
of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), $241,652,000, to remain available until September 30, 2019, including the hire of passenger motor vehicles and official reception and representation expenses not to exceed $30,000,
plus such additional amounts as necessary to cover increases in the estimated amount of cost of work for others notwithstanding
the provisions of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1511 et seq.): Provided, That such increases in cost of work are offset by revenue increases of the same or greater amount: Provided further, That moneys received by the Department for miscellaneous revenues estimated to total $96,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 may be retained and used for operating expenses within this account, as authorized by section 201 of Public Law 95–238, notwithstanding
the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in
a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than $145,652,000.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0228–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0003
Office of the Secretary
6
5
5
0004
Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
6
6
6
0005
Office of Public Affairs
4
3
3
0006
General Counsel
33
31
33
0008
Economic Impact and Diversity
9
11
10
0009
Chief Financial Officer
2
0011
Human Capital Management
25
25
26
0012
Indian Energy Policy
20
20
10
0013
Energy Policy and Systems Analysis
32
32
10
0014
International Affairs
32
19
19
0015
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
3
3
3
0018
Management
63
63
53
0020
Project Management Oversight and Assessment
15
0025
Office of Technology Transitions
6
0045
Strategic partnership projects
11
40
40
0799
Total direct obligations
246
258
239
0801
Departmental Administration (Reimbursable)
25
25
25
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
271
283
264
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
86
68
33
1011
Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [072–1037]
14
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
5
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
105
68
33
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
163
163
146
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
85
85
96
1900
Budget authority (total)
248
248
242
1930
Total budgetary resources available
353
316
275
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–14
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
68
33
11
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
98
118
54
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
271
283
264
3020
Outlays (gross)
–242
–347
–286
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–5
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–4
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
118
54
32
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
98
118
54
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
118
54
32
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
248
248
242
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
143
204
199
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
99
143
87
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
242
347
286
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–25
–25
–36
4033
Non-Federal sources
–60
–60
–60
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–85
–85
–96
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
163
163
146
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
157
262
190
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
163
163
146
4190
Outlays, net (total)
157
262
190
Office of the Secretary (OSE).—Directs and leads the management of the Department and provides policy guidance to line and staff organizations in the accomplishment
of DOE's mission.
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (CI).—Responsible for DOE's liaison, communication, coordinating, directing, and promoting the Department's policies and legislative
initiatives with Congress, State, territorial, Tribal and local government officials, and other Federal agencies.
Public Affairs (PA).—Responsible for directing and managing the Department's policies and initiatives with the public, news media, and other
stakeholders. PA serves as the Department's chief spokesperson with the news media, shapes initiatives aimed at educating
the press and public about energy issues, builds and maintains the Energy.gov internet platform.
General Counsel (GC).—Responsible for providing legal services to all Department offices, and for determining the Department's authoritative position
on any question of law with respect to all Department offices and programs, except for those belonging exclusively to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. GC is responsible for the coordination and clearance of proposed legislation affecting
energy policy and Department activities. GC administers and monitors standards of conduct requirements, conducts patent program
and intellectual property activities, and coordinates rulemaking actions of the Department with other Federal agencies.
Economic Impact and Diversity (ED).—Develops and executes DOE policies to implement applicable statutes and Executive Orders that impact diversity goals affecting
equal employment opportunities, minority businesses, minority educational institutions, and historically underrepresented
communities. ED identifies ways of ensuring that underrepresented populations are afforded an opportunity to participate fully
in DOE programs and the rapidly expanding energy marketplace.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO).—Assures the effective management and financial integrity of DOE programs, activities, and resources by developing, implementing,
and monitoring DOE-wide policies and systems in the areas of budget administration, finance and accounting, internal controls
and financial policy, corporate financial systems, and strategic planning.
Chief Information Officer (CIO).—Provides advice and assistance to the Secretary and other senior managers to ensure that information technology is acquired
and information resources are managed in a manner that complies with policies and procedures of statutory and Administration
requirements.
Chief Human Capital Officer (HC).—Provides DOE leadership on the impact and use of policies, proposals, programs, partnership agreements and relationships
related to all aspects of human capital management. HC seeks solutions that address workforce issues in the areas of recruiting,
hiring, motivating, succession planning, competency development, training and learning, retention, and diversity.
Energy Policy and Systems Analysis (EPSA).—Has served as the principal policy advisor to the Secretary of Energy on energy and related integration of energy systems.
The program is being phased out and will be closed in FY 2018 to eliminate duplication of effort and thereby increase DOE
efficiency.
International Affairs (IA).—Advises Departmental leadership on strategic implementation of the United States' international energy policy, in line with
energy security and energy market objectives. IA develops and leads the Department's bilateral and multilateral R&D cooperation,
including investment and trade activities with other nations and international agencies, and represents the Department and
the United States Government in interagency processes, intergovernmental forums, and bilateral and multilateral proceedings
that address energy policies, strategies and objectives.
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).—Responsible for maximizing contracting and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses interested in doing business
with the Department. A primary responsibility of OSDBU is to work in partnership with Departmental program elements to achieve
prime and subcontracting small business goals set forth by statute and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Office of Management (MA).—Provides DOE with centralized direction and oversight for the full range of management, procurement and administrative services.
MA is responsible for project and contract management policy development and oversight, acquisition and contract administration,
and delivery of procurement services to DOE headquarters organizations. MA activities include the management of headquarters
facilities, Department-wide implementation of Federal sustainability goals, and other related functions of the Department.
Project Management Oversight and Assessment (PM).—Provides DOE corporate oversight, managerial leadership and assistance in developing and implementing DOE-wide policies, procedures,
programs, and management systems pertaining to project management, and manages the project management career development program
for DOE's Federal Project Directors. PM also provides independent oversight of Environmental Management's portfolio of capital
asset projects that are $100 million or greater, including all activities involved with on-site cost, schedule, technical
and management status reviews, as well as analyzing and reporting performance progress of the projects. PM will also provide
cost estimating and program evaluation.
Strategic Partnership Programs (SPP).—(formerly, Cost of Work for Others) Covers the cost of work performed under orders placed with the Department by non-DOE
entities that are precluded by law from making advance payments and certain revenue programs. Reimbursement of these costs
is made through deposits of offsetting collections to this account.
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE).—Directs, fosters, coordinates, and implements energy planning, education, management, and competitive grant programs that
assist Tribes with clean energy development and infrastructure, capacity building, energy costs, and electrification of Indian
lands and homes. IE coordinates programmatic activity across the Department related to development of clean energy resources
on Indian lands, and works with other federal government agencies, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to promote Indian
energy policies and initiatives.
Office of Technology Transitions (OTT).—Facilitates wide-reaching availability of DOE's capabilities and technologies for private sector commercialization. OTT
serves a multi-disciplinary role, providing strategic management of DOE's tech-to-market activities, including the statutory
Technology Commercialization Fund. OTT coordinates technology transition activities, data and analyses within the DOE—across
Programs, field offices and the National Labs—as well as with other federal agencies to reduce redundancies and improve the
likelihood and speed of outcomes toward technology transfer and development of DOE research outputs.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0228–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
78
78
73
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
11
11
11
11.5
Other personnel compensation
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
90
90
85
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
27
27
27
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
4
4
4
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
1
1
1
24.0
Pamphlets, Documents, Subscriptions and Publications
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
19
19
19
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
15
15
15
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
36
36
36
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
26
55
48
26.0
Other Services
2
10
3
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
16
44.0
Non-Capitalized Personal Property
2
44.0
Refunds
7
99.0
Direct obligations
246
258
239
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
25
25
25
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
271
283
264
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0228–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
728
836
864
Office of the inspector general
For expenses necessary for the Office of the Inspector General in carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act
of 1978, $49,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2019.
Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts
included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0236–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of the Inspector General (Direct)
49
48
49
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
8
5
3
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
46
46
49
1930
Total budgetary resources available
54
51
52
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
5
3
3
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
5
4
4
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
49
48
49
3020
Outlays (gross)
–50
–48
–49
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
4
4
4
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
5
4
4
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
4
4
4
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
46
46
49
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
38
39
42
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
12
9
7
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
50
48
49
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
46
46
49
4190
Outlays, net (total)
50
48
49
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides Department-wide (including the National Nuclear Security Administration and
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) audit, inspection, and investigative functions to identify and recommend corrections
for management and administrative deficiencies, which create conditions for existing or potential instances of fraud, waste,
abuse or violations of law. The audit function provides financial and performance audits of programs and operations. The inspection
function provides independent inspection and analysis of the performance of programs and operations. The investigative function
provides for the detection and investigation of improper and illegal activities involving programs, personnel, and operations.
Through these efforts, the OIG identifies opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency; identifies programs that
are not meeting performance expectations; recovers monies to the Department and the Treasury as a result of civil and criminal
prosecutions; and identifies ways to make Departmental programs safer and more secure.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–0236–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
29
29
30
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
2
2
11.9
Total personnel compensation
31
31
32
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
12
12
12
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
1
1
1
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
3
2
2
31.0
Equipment
1
1
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
49
48
49
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–0236–0–1–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
281
279
279
Working Capital Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4563–0–4–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801
Payroll and other personnel (Merged into Corporate Business Systems)
14
0802
Project management and career development program
2
2
2
0810
Supplies
2
3
2
0812
Copying Services
3
4
4
0813
Printing and graphics
5
4
5
0814
Building Occupancy (Rent, Operations & Maintenance)
132
107
112
0815
Corporate Business Systems
35
48
47
0816
Mail and Transportation Services
4
4
4
0817
Financial Statement Audits
10
12
12
0818
Procurement Management
3
16
16
0820
Telecommunication
31
32
37
0821
Overseas Presence
14
16
16
0822
Interagency Transfers
7
11
9
0823
Health Services
2
2
2
0824
CyberOne
31
33
35
0825
Corporate Training Services
2
3
3
0826
A-123 / Internal Controls
2
2
3
0827
Pension Studies
1
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
299
300
310
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
30
18
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
31
18
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
286
282
310
1930
Total budgetary resources available
317
300
310
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
18
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
131
167
92
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
299
300
310
3020
Outlays (gross)
–262
–375
–364
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
167
92
38
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
131
167
92
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
167
92
38
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
286
282
310
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
130
271
298
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
132
104
66
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
262
375
364
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–286
–282
–310
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4190
Outlays, net (total)
–24
93
54
The Department's Working Capital Fund (WCF) provides the following shared services: rent and building operations, telecommunications,
cybersecurity, automated office systems including the Standard Accounting and Reporting System, Strategic Integrated Procurement
Enterprise System, payment processing, payroll and personnel processing, administrative services, training and health services,
overseas representation, interagency transfers, procurement management, audits, and controls for financial reporting. The
WCF helps the Department reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 089–4563–0–4–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
11
11
11
11.8
Special personal services payments
2
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
13
12
12
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
4
5
5
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
22.0
Transportation of things
2
2
23.1
Rental payments to GSA
72
64
66
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
1
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
15
14
15
24.0
Printing and reproduction
3
3
3
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
45
51
53
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
18
16
17
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
75
83
86
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
25
35
35
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
31.0
Equipment
15
5
5
32.0
Land and structures
11
7
8
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
299
300
310
Employment Summary
Identification code 089–4563–0–4–276
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
2001
Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment
74
94
94
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2016 actual
2017 est.
2018 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public:
089–089400
Fees and Recoveries, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
16
9
9
089–223400
Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil
525
840
089–223400
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO
500
089–224500
Sale and Transmission of Electric Energy, Falcon Dam
1
089–224700
Sale and Transmission of Electric Energy, Southwestern Power Administration
105
72
68
089–224800
Sale and Transmission of Electric Energy, Southeastern Power Administration
163
189
175
089–224900
Sale of Power and Other Utilities, not Otherwise Classified
80
30
30
089–267910
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantees, Negative Subsidies
48
43
35
089–279530
DOE ATVM Direct Loans Downward Reestimate Account
12
15
089–279730
DOE Loan Guarantees Downward Reestimate Account
112
110
089–288900
Repayments on Miscellaneous Recoverable Costs, not Otherwise Classified
34
36
37
089–322000
All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts
42
14
14
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public
613
1,043
1,708
Intragovernmental payments:
089–388500
Undistributed Intragovernmental Payments and Receivables from Cancelled Accounts
7
7
General Fund Intragovernmental payments
7
7
GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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(including transfer of funds)
SEC. 301. (a) No appropriation, funds, or authority made available by this title for the Department of Energy shall be used to initiate
or resume any program, project, or activity or to prepare or initiate Requests For Proposals or similar arrangements (including
Requests for Quotations, Requests for Information, and Funding Opportunity Announcements) for a program, project, or activity
if the program, project, or activity has not been funded by Congress.
(b)(1) Unless the Secretary of Energy notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 3 full business
days in advance, none of the funds made available in this title may be used to—
(A) make a grant allocation or discretionary grant award totaling $1,000,000 or more;
(B) make a discretionary contract award or Other Transaction Agreement totaling $1,000,000 or more, including a contract covered
by the Federal Acquisition Regulation;
(C) issue a letter of intent to make an allocation, award, or Agreement in excess of the limits in subparagraph (A) or (B); or
(D) announce publicly the intention to make an allocation, award, or Agreement in excess of the limits in subparagraph (A) or
(B).
(2) The Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 15 days of the
conclusion of each quarter a report detailing each grant allocation or discretionary grant award totaling less than $1,000,000
provided during the previous quarter.
(3) The notification required by paragraph (1) and the report required by paragraph (2) shall include the recipient of the award,
the amount of the award, the fiscal year for which the funds for the award were appropriated, the account and program, project,
or activity from which the funds are being drawn, the title of the award, and a brief description of the activity for which
the award is made.
(c) The Department of Energy may not, with respect to any program, project, or activity that uses budget authority made available
in this title under the heading "Department of Energy—Energy Programs", enter into a multiyear contract, award a multiyear
grant, or enter into a multiyear cooperative agreement unless—
(1) the contract, grant, or cooperative agreement is funded for the full period of performance as anticipated at the time of award;
or
(2) the contract, grant, or cooperative agreement includes a clause conditioning the Federal Government's obligation on the availability
of future year budget authority and the Secretary notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at
least 3 days in advance.
(d) Except as provided in subsections (e), (f), and (g), the amounts made available by this title shall be expended as authorized
by law for the programs, projects, and activities specified in the "Final Bill" column in the "Department of Energy" table
included under the heading "Title III—Department of Energy" in the explanatory statement accompanying this Act.
(e) The amounts made available by this title may be reprogrammed for any program, project, or activity, and the Department shall
notify the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 30 days prior to the use of any proposed reprogramming
that would cause any program, project, or activity funding level to increase or decrease by more than $5,000,000 or 10 percent,
whichever is less, during the time period covered by this Act.
(f) None of the funds provided in this title shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds
that—
(1) creates, initiates, or eliminates a program, project, or activity;
(2) increases funds or personnel for any program, project, or activity for which funds are denied or restricted by this Act; or
(3) reduces funds that are directed to be used for a specific program, project, or activity by this Act.
(g)(1) The Secretary of Energy may waive any requirement or restriction in this section that applies to the use of funds made available
for the Department of Energy if compliance with such requirement or restriction would pose a substantial risk to human health,
the environment, welfare, or national security.
(2) The Secretary of Energy shall notify the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of any waiver under paragraph
(1) as soon as practicable, but not later than 3 days after the date of the activity to which a requirement or restriction
would otherwise have applied. Such notice shall include an explanation of the substantial risk under paragraph (1) that permitted
such waiver.
SEC. 302. The unexpended balances of prior appropriations provided for activities in this Act may be available to the same appropriation
accounts for such activities established pursuant to this title. Available balances may be merged with funds in the applicable
established accounts and thereafter may be accounted for as one fund for the same time period as originally enacted.SEC. 303. Funds appropriated by this or any other Act, or made available by the transfer of funds in this Act, for intelligence activities
are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for purposes of section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3094) during fiscal year 2018 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.SEC. 304. None of the funds made available in this title shall be used for the construction of facilities classified as high-hazard
nuclear facilities under 10 CFR Part 830 unless independent oversight is conducted by the Office of Enterprise Assessments to ensure the project is in compliance with nuclear safety requirements.SEC. 305. None of the funds made available in this title may be used to approve critical decision-2 or critical decision-3 under Department
of Energy Order 413.3B, or any successive departmental guidance, for construction projects where the total project cost exceeds
$100,000,000, until a separate independent cost estimate has been developed for the project for that critical decision.SEC. 306. Notwithstanding section 301(c) of this Act, none of the funds made available under the heading "Department of Energy—Energy
Programs—Science" in this or any subsequent Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act for any fiscal
year may be used for a multiyear contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or Other Transaction Agreement of $1,000,000 or less
unless the contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or Other Transaction Agreement is funded for the full period of performance
as anticipated at the time of award.SEC. 307. (a) New Regional Reserves.—The Secretary of Energy may not establish any new regional petroleum product reserve unless funding for the proposed regional
petroleum product reserve is explicitly requested in advance in an annual budget submission and approved by the Congress in
an appropriations Act.
(b) The budget request or notification shall include—
(1) the justification for the new reserve;
(2) a cost estimate for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the reserve, including funding sources;
(3) a detailed plan for operation of the reserve, including the conditions upon which the products may be released;
(4) the location of the reserve; and
(5) the estimate of the total inventory of the reserve.
SEC. 308. Uranium Lease and Take-Back Revolving Fund.—There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be
known as the "Uranium Lease and Take-Back Revolving Fund" (the Fund), which shall be available without fiscal year limitation,
for Department of Energy expenses, including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and
other expenses necessary in carrying out section 3173 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. For
initial capitalization, there is appropriated $1,000,000 to the Fund. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, revenues received under
section 3173 of such Act in this and subsequent fiscal years shall be credited to the Fund to be available for carrying out
the purposes of the Fund without further appropriation. Funds collected in fiscal year 2018 shall be credited as offsetting
collections to the Fund, so as to result in a final fiscal year 2018 appropriation from the general fund estimated at not
more than $0. SEC. 309. Treatment of Lobbying and Political Activity Costs as Allowable Costs under Department of Energy Contracts. SEC. 310. Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made available for Department of Energy activities funded in this Act may be
transferred between such appropriations, but no such appropriation, except as otherwise provided, shall be increased or decreased
by more than 5 percent by any such transfers, and notification of any such transfers shall be submitted promptly to the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. SEC. 311. Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), the Secretary of Energy shall draw
down and sell one million barrels of refined petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve during fiscal year 2018.
Proceeds from sales under this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury during fiscal year 2018.
general provisions
SEC. 501. None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used in any way, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action
on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress, other than to communicate to Members of Congress as described
in 18 U.S.C. 1913.SEC. 502. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used in contravention of Executive Order No. 12898 of February 11, 1994
(Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).