48 USC 1492a - Study of electric rates in the insular areas

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

§ 1492a.

Study of electric rates in the insular areas

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Comprehensive energy plan

(2)

Energy action plan

(3)

Freely Associated States

(4)

Insular areas

(5)

Secretary

(6)

Team

(b)

Establishment

Not later than 180 days after December 16, 2014 (except in the case of Puerto Rico, in which case not later than 270 days after June 30, 2016), the Secretary shall, within the Empowering Insular Communities activity (except in the case of Puerto Rico), establish a team of technical, policy, and financial experts—

(1)

to develop an energy action plan addressing the energy needs of each of the insular areas and Freely Associated States; and

(2)

to assist each of the insular areas and Freely Associated States in implementing such plan.

(c)

Participation of regional utility organizations

(d)

Energy action plan

In accordance with subsection (b), the energy action plan shall include—

(1)

recommendations, based on the comprehensive energy plan where applicable, to—

(A)

reduce reliance and expenditures on fuel shipped to the insular areas and Freely Associated States from ports outside the United States;

(B)

develop and utilize domestic fuel energy sources; and

(C)

improve performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency;

(2)

a schedule for implementation of such recommendations and identification and prioritization of specific projects;

(3)

a financial and engineering plan for implementing and sustaining projects; and

(4)

benchmarks for measuring progress toward implementation.

(e)

Reports to Secretary

(f)

Annual reports to Congress

(g)

Approval of Secretary required

(Pub. L. 113–235, § 9, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2133; Pub. L. 114–187, title V, § 505(d), June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 602.)

cite as: 48 USC 1492a