Strengthening US Energy Security: New Threat Analysis Program Established
This Act establishes the Energy Threat Analysis Program (ETAP) within the Department of Energy to facilitate public-private collaboration and analyze threats to the energy sector. The program aims to enhance situational awareness, identify threat mitigation measures, and support response activities. The Act authorizes $50 million for the program's implementation for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
Key points
Energy Security: The Energy Threat Analysis Program (ETAP) is established to enhance situational awareness and analysis of threats to the energy sector.
Public-Private Collaboration: The program is designed to facilitate operational collaboration between the government and industry, including the exchange of threat information.
Threat Analysis: A function of the program is to achieve a deeper understanding of the tactics and capabilities of threat actors, including nation-states, that could impact systemic risks to the sector.
Exclusion of Entities of Concern: Entities defined as 'entities of concern' are prohibited from participating in the functions of the Program.
Funding: $50 million is authorized to be appropriated for the program for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
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