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Date Posted: 12:09:05 01/31/02 Thu
Author: Grumpy�
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Subject: That PDF stuff is irritating
In reply to: Donk 's message, "Can't make the trip...." on 10:02:34 01/31/02 Thu

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Taking Stock:
Energy
Challenges
Facing the
United States

The NEPD Group recommends that the President issue an Executive Order to direct all federal agencies to include in any regulatory action that could significantly and
adversely affect energy supplies, distribution, or use, a detailed statement on: (1) the energy impact of the proposed action, (2) any adverse energy effects that cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented, and (3) alternatives to the proposed action. The agencies would be directed to include this statement in all submissions to
the Office of Management and Budget of proposed regulations covered by Executive Order 12866, as well as in all notices of proposed regulations published in the Federal Register.
The NEPD Group recommends that the President direct the executive agencies to work closely with Congress to implement the legislative components of a national energy
policy.
The NEPD Group recommends to the President that the NEPD Group continue to work and meet on the implementation of the National Energy Policy and explore other ways to advance dependable, affordable, and environmentally responsible production and distribution of energy.
Note: All recommendations in this report are subject to execution in accordance with applicable law. Legislation would be sought where needed. Also, any recommendations that involve foreign countries would be executed in accordance with the customs of international relations, including appropriate diplomatic consultation.

CHAPTER TWO
Striking Home
The Impacts of
High Energy
Prices on
Families,
Communities,
and Businesses

potential opportunities to develop educational programs related to energy development and use. This should include possible legislation to create public education awareness
programs about energy. Such programs should be long-term in nature, should be funded and managed by the respective energy industries, and should include information on energy�s compatibility with a clean environment.
The NEPD Group recommends that the President take steps to mitigate impacts of high energy costs on low-income consumers. These steps would include:
Strengthening the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by making $1.7 billion available annually. This is an increase of $300 million over the regular FY 2001 appropriation.
Directing the Secretaries of Interior and Health and Human Services to propose legislation to bolster LIHEAP funding by using a portion of oil and gas royalty payments.
Redirecting royalties above a set trigger price to LIHEAP, whenever crude oil and natural gas prices exceed that trigger price, as determined by the responsible agencies.
The NEPD Group recommends that the President increase funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program by $1.2 billion over ten years. This will roughly double the spending during that period on weatherization. Consistent with that commitment, the FY 2002 Budget includes a $120 million increase over 2001. The Department of Energy will have the option of using a portion of those funds to test improved implementation approaches for the weatherization program.
The NEPD Group recommends that the President support legislation to allow funds dedicated for the Weatherization and State Energy Programs to be transferred to LIHEAP
if the Department of Energy deems it appropriate.
The NEPD Group recommends the President recognize unique regional energy concerns by working with the National Governors Association and regional governor associations
to determine how to better serve the needs of diverse areas of the country.
The NEPD Group recommends the President direct FEMA to prepare for potential energy emergencies.
FEMA should work with states� Offices of Emergency Management as they expand existing emergency operations plans to identify potential problems and address consequences of the power shortages. FEMA should use its current Regional Incident Reporting System to identify any situations that might demand immediate attention.
Using the structure of the already existing Federal Response Plan, FEMA should conduct Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RISC) meetings for states affected by
the energy shortfalls. The RISC is a FEMA-led interagency committee comprised of agencies and departments that support the Federal Response Plan. Either an upcoming,
scheduled RISC meeting or a special-focus RISC meeting can be held to identify the short-term energy outlook, as well as any expected consequences, in each of the states during the peak summer season.

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