Enhanced Energy Security: New Duties for Department of Energy Officials
This bill strengthens national energy security by assigning specific duties related to energy emergencies and security to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy. This means the government will be better prepared to respond to infrastructure failures, cyberattacks, and other threats, leading to greater stability in energy supply for citizens. The new provisions also allow state, local, and tribal governments to quickly obtain technical assistance during energy security incidents.
Key points
Strengthening energy infrastructure protection: Assistant Secretaries of Energy will be responsible for cybersecurity, responding to emerging threats, and emergency planning.
Faster crisis assistance: State, local, and tribal governments can request technical support and response capabilities from the Department of Energy during energy supply incidents.
Improved coordination: The Secretary of Energy must ensure that all these new functions are performed in close coordination with other relevant federal agencies.
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