Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3050
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2017-06-23
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Coal

Computer security and identity theft

Electric power generation and transmission

Emergency planning and evacuation

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Motor fuels

Oil and gas

Public utilities and utility rates

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-06-23
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure.</p> <p>A state energy security plan must contain specified content, including a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies, and address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats.</p>  <p>Upon request of a state, the Department of Energy may provide information and technical assistance, and other assistance, in the development, implementation, or revision of a state energy security plan.</p>

action_date: 2017-07-17
action_desc: Reported to House with amendment(s)
text: <p><b>Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017</b></p> <p>(Sec.2)This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure.</p> <p>A state energy security plan must:</p> <ul> <li>address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers;</li> <li>provide a state energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use;</li> <li>address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;</li> <li>provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies;</li> <li>provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and</li> <li>address multi-state, Indian tribe, and regional coordination planning and response and encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans.</li> </ul> <p>In developing an energy security plan, a state must coordinate with entities responsible for maintaining fuel or electric reliability, including public utilities and private energy providers.</p> <p>Upon request of a state, the Department of Energy (DOE) may provide assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a state energy security plan.</p> <p>DOE's authority to carry out this bill's provisions expires on October 31, 2022. </p>

action_date: 2017-07-18
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p><b>Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017</b></p> <p>(Sec.2)This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure.</p> <p>A state energy security plan must:</p> <ul> <li>address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers;</li> <li>provide a state energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use;</li> <li>address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;</li> <li>provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies;</li> <li>provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and</li> <li>address multi-state, Indian tribe, and regional coordination planning and response and encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans.</li> </ul> <p>In developing an energy security plan, a state must coordinate with entities responsible for maintaining fuel or electric reliability, including public utilities and private energy providers.</p> <p>Upon request of a state, the Department of Energy (DOE) may provide assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a state energy security plan.</p> <p>DOE's authority to carry out this bill's provisions expires on October 31, 2022. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3050 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2017 Mr. Upton (for himself and Mr. Rush ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 . 2. State energy security plans (a) In general Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 367. State energy security plans (a) In general Federal financial assistance made available to a State under this part may be used for the implementation, review, and revision of a State energy security plan that assesses the State’s existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the State to— (1) secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; (2) mitigate the risk of energy supply disruptions to the State and enhance the response to, and recovery from, energy disruptions; and (3) ensure the State has a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. (b) Contents of plan A State energy security plan described in subsection (a) shall— (1) address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers; (2) provide a State energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use; (3) address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats; (4) provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies; (5) provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and (6) address multi-State and regional coordination planning and response. (c) Financial assistance A State is not eligible to receive Federal financial assistance under this part, for any purpose, for a fiscal year unless the Governor of such State submits to the Secretary, with respect to such fiscal year— (1) a State energy security plan described in subsection (a) that meets the requirements of subsection (b); or (2) after an annual review of the State energy security plan by the Governor— (A) any necessary revisions to such plan; or (B) a certification that no revisions to such plan are necessary. (d) Technical assistance Upon request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary may provide information and technical assistance, and other assistance, in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy security plan. (e) Sunset This section shall expire on October 31, 2022. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6325(f) ) is amended— (1) by striking $125,000,000 and inserting $90,000,000 ; and (2) by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022 . (c) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Conforming amendments Section 363 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6323 ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e); and (B) by striking subsection (e). (2) Technical amendment Section 366(3)(B)(i) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6326(3)(B)(i) ) is amended by striking approved under section 367 . (3) Reference The item relating to Department of Energy—Energy Conservation in title II of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. 6323a ) is amended by striking sections 361 through 366 and inserting sections 361 through 367 . (4) Table of sections The table of sections for part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 367. State energy security plans. .

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3050 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 . 2. State energy security plans (a) In general Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 367. State energy security plans (a) In general Federal financial assistance made available to a State under this part may be used for the implementation, review, and revision of a State energy security plan that assesses the State’s existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the State, in consultation with owners and operators of energy infrastructure in such State, to— (1) secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; (2) mitigate the risk of energy supply disruptions to the State and enhance the response to, and recovery from, energy disruptions; and (3) ensure the State has a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. (b) Contents of plan A State energy security plan described in subsection (a) shall— (1) address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers; (2) provide a State energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use; (3) address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; (4) provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies; (5) provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and (6) address multi-State, Indian Tribe, and regional coordination planning and response, and to the extent practicable, encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans. (c) Coordination In developing a State energy security plan under this section, the energy office of the State shall, to the extent practicable, coordinate with— (1) the public utility or service commission of the State; (2) energy providers from the private sector; and (3) other entities responsible for maintaining fuel or electric reliability. (d) Financial assistance A State is not eligible to receive Federal financial assistance under this part, for any purpose, for a fiscal year unless the Governor of such State submits to the Secretary, with respect to such fiscal year— (1) a State energy security plan described in subsection (a) that meets the requirements of subsection (b); or (2) after an annual review of the State energy security plan by the Governor— (A) any necessary revisions to such plan; or (B) a certification that no revisions to such plan are necessary. (e) Technical assistance Upon request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary may provide information and technical assistance, and other assistance, in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy security plan. (f) Sunset This section shall expire on October 31, 2022. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6325(f) ) is amended— (1) by striking $125,000,000 and inserting $90,000,000 ; and (2) by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022 . (c) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Conforming amendments Section 363 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6323 ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e); and (B) by striking subsection (e). (2) Technical amendment Section 366(3)(B)(i) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6326(3)(B)(i) ) is amended by striking approved under section 367 . (3) Reference The item relating to Department of Energy—Energy Conservation in title II of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. 6323a ) is amended by striking sections 361 through 366 and inserting sections 361 through 367 . (4) Table of sections The table of sections for part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 367. State energy security plans. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 18, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3050 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 19, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 . 2. State energy security plans (a) In general Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 367. State energy security plans (a) In general Federal financial assistance made available to a State under this part may be used for the implementation, review, and revision of a State energy security plan that assesses the State’s existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the State, in consultation with owners and operators of energy infrastructure in such State, to— (1) secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; (2) mitigate the risk of energy supply disruptions to the State and enhance the response to, and recovery from, energy disruptions; and (3) ensure the State has a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. (b) Contents of plan A State energy security plan described in subsection (a) shall— (1) address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers; (2) provide a State energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use; (3) address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; (4) provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies; (5) provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and (6) address multi-State, Indian Tribe, and regional coordination planning and response, and to the extent practicable, encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans. (c) Coordination In developing a State energy security plan under this section, the energy office of the State shall, to the extent practicable, coordinate with— (1) the public utility or service commission of the State; (2) energy providers from the private sector; and (3) other entities responsible for maintaining fuel or electric reliability. (d) Financial assistance A State is not eligible to receive Federal financial assistance under this part, for any purpose, for a fiscal year unless the Governor of such State submits to the Secretary, with respect to such fiscal year— (1) a State energy security plan described in subsection (a) that meets the requirements of subsection (b); or (2) after an annual review of the State energy security plan by the Governor— (A) any necessary revisions to such plan; or (B) a certification that no revisions to such plan are necessary. (e) Technical assistance Upon request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary may provide information and technical assistance, and other assistance, in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy security plan. (f) Sunset This section shall expire on October 31, 2022. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6325(f) ) is amended— (1) by striking $125,000,000 and inserting $90,000,000 ; and (2) by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022 . (c) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Conforming amendments Section 363 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6323 ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e); and (B) by striking subsection (e). (2) Technical amendment Section 366(3)(B)(i) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6326(3)(B)(i) ) is amended by striking approved under section 367 . (3) Reference The item relating to Department of Energy—Energy Conservation in title II of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. 6323a ) is amended by striking sections 361 through 366 and inserting sections 361 through 367 . (4) Table of sections The table of sections for part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 367. State energy security plans. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 18, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 159 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3050 [Report No. 115–224] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2017 Mr. Upton (for himself and Mr. Rush ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 17, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 23, 2017 A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 . 2. State energy security plans (a) In general Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 367. State energy security plans (a) In general Federal financial assistance made available to a State under this part may be used for the implementation, review, and revision of a State energy security plan that assesses the State’s existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the State, in consultation with owners and operators of energy infrastructure in such State, to— (1) secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; (2) mitigate the risk of energy supply disruptions to the State and enhance the response to, and recovery from, energy disruptions; and (3) ensure the State has a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. (b) Contents of plan A State energy security plan described in subsection (a) shall— (1) address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, and natural gas, as well as regulated and unregulated energy providers; (2) provide a State energy profile, including an assessment of energy production, distribution, and end-use; (3) address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; (4) provide a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies; (5) provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance reliability and end-use resilience; and (6) address multi-State, Indian Tribe, and regional coordination planning and response, and to the extent practicable, encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans. (c) Coordination In developing a State energy security plan under this section, the energy office of the State shall, to the extent practicable, coordinate with— (1) the public utility or service commission of the State; (2) energy providers from the private sector; and (3) other entities responsible for maintaining fuel or electric reliability. (d) Financial assistance A State is not eligible to receive Federal financial assistance under this part, for any purpose, for a fiscal year unless the Governor of such State submits to the Secretary, with respect to such fiscal year— (1) a State energy security plan described in subsection (a) that meets the requirements of subsection (b); or (2) after an annual review of the State energy security plan by the Governor— (A) any necessary revisions to such plan; or (B) a certification that no revisions to such plan are necessary. (e) Technical assistance Upon request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary may provide information and technical assistance, and other assistance, in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy security plan. (f) Sunset This section shall expire on October 31, 2022. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6325(f) ) is amended— (1) by striking $125,000,000 and inserting $90,000,000 ; and (2) by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022 . (c) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Conforming amendments Section 363 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6323 ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e); and (B) by striking subsection (e). (2) Technical amendment Section 366(3)(B)(i) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6326(3)(B)(i) ) is amended by striking approved under section 367 . (3) Reference The item relating to Department of Energy—Energy Conservation in title II of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. 6323a ) is amended by striking sections 361 through 366 and inserting sections 361 through 367 . (4) Table of sections The table of sections for part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 367. State energy security plans. .

July 17, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed