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(e) If the Director finds that a State plan submitted under subsection (c) does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (d), he shall provide a reasonable opportunity for the State to present arguments in support of such plan and to revise the plan within a reasonable period of time to satisfy such requirements.

(f)(1) If a State does not submit a plan under subsection (a) or its plan as so submitted (with any revisions made under subsection (e)) is not acceptable, the Director (after giving notice and an opportunity for comment to the Governor of such State) shall develop consistent with other subsections of this section an energy extension service plan for the State involved, which conforms to the requirements of subsection (d). In conducting energy extension service activities under any plan developed under this subsection, the Director is authorized to enter into agreements for the utilization of existing Agriculture Extension Service offices and personnel, or such other offices and personnel as may be appropriate, and to provide funds for such operations; and in carrying out the functions of such offices the Director shall make maximum use of any existing delivery mechanisms for the State or local region concerned which are appropriate for purposes of this section, while coordinating his activities in connection with the performance of such functions with all such mechanisms in the State or region which are related to, but not directly involved, in the program under this title.

(2) Each State shall have a period of one hundred and eighty days after the issuance of the indication referred to in subsection (b) (or a longer period if the Director finds, at the request of the Governor of such State, that an extension is justified) within which to submit its plan under subsection (c) and if necessary to revise such plan under subsection (e) before the Director may undertake the development of a plan for such State under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) Any such plan developed by the Director shall be transmitted to the Governor of such State and shall not be implemented for ninety days after the date of transmittal: Provided, That not withstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, no such plan shall be implemented if the Governor within the ninety-day period notifies the Administration in writing of his objection to the implementation of said plan.

(g) The Director shall annually review the implementation of State plans approved under subsection (d) to insure continued conformance with the requirements of this title. If the Director determines that the implementation of any approved State plan does not satisfy any of such requirements, he shall notify the Governor of the State and any other designated officials of the deficiency, with specific details, and shall provide a reasonable time and opportunity for remedial action. If, after such reasonable time and opportunity, satisfying remedial action has not been taken to place the implementation in conformance with such requirements, the Director shall so inform the Administrator, who shall give the Governor notice of intention to terminate Federal assistance, after the opportunity for the Governor's comment, if the implementation continues to not satisfy all such requirements. Federal assistance shall be terminated thereafter if satisfactory action is not taken. In

the event Federal assistance is terminated under this subsection, the Director shall proceed in accordance with the procedures in subsection (f) to develop an energy extension service for the State. In so doing, the Director shall provide for continuation of all activities under the State plan which were in conformance with the requirements of this title and shall effect only such changes in the activities under such plan as are necessary to satisfy such requirements. The Director shall give the Governor notice of any such changes and shall provide a reasonable opportunity for the Governor to comment prior to proceeding with the changes.

(h) In any case where a State has submitted a State energy conservation plan under part C of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, the State's plan submitted under subsection (c) of this section shall specifically indicate how its proposed extension service program will complement or supplement any programs of public education under section 362(d)(4) of such Act which are included under such energy conservation plan. In any event, each State plan submitted under subsection (c) of this section shall indicate how its proposed extension service program will complement or supplement any other energy conservation programs being carried out within the State with assistance from Federal funds or under other Federal laws.

(i) The Director shall provide financial assistance to each State having a plan approved under subsection (d), from funds allocated to such State under section 512(c), and shall provide information and technical assistance to such State, for the development, implementation, or modification of the State's plan submitted under subsection (c) of this section.

(j) Nothing in this title, or in the comprehensive program developed under section 504 or any State plan approved under this section, shall have the effect of modifying or altering the relationships existing between educational institutions and the States in which they are located in connection with activities provided for under this title.

[42 U.S.C. 7005]

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 507. (a) The Director shall promulgate such regulations and directives as may be necessary to carry out the functions and projects of the Service.

(b) The Director shall consult and cooperate with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Community Services Administration (and its Institute for Appropriate Technology), the Secretary of Commerce (and the Regional Centers of the Economic Development Administration in the Department of Commerce), the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the heads of other Federal agencies administering energy-related programs, with a view toward achieving maximum coordination with such other programs, and for the purpose of insuring to the maximum extent possible that all energy conservation and new energy tech

nology information disseminated by or through Federal programs in a given area are consistent and are fully coordinated in order to minimize duplication of effort and to maximize public confidence in the credibility of Federal or federally assisted programs. It shall be the responsibility of the Director to promote the coordination of programs under this title with other public or private programs or projects of a similar nature.

(c) Federal agencies described in subsection (b) shall cooperate with the Director in disseminating information with respect to the availability of assistance under this title, and in promoting the identification and interests of individuals, groups, or business and commercial establishments eligible for assistance through programs funded under this title.

(d) At such time as the Energy Resources Council is terminated, pursuant to section 108 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5818), there shall be established an Interagency Advisory Group, consisting of the Director (as Chairman) and the heads of the Federal agencies described in subsection (b) or their delegates, to assist the Director in carrying out his responsibilities under this section and to provide a mechanism for use by the Director and the heads of such agencies in the performance of their functions under subsections (b) and (c).

[42 U.S.C 7006]

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROGRAM

SEC. 508. (a) The Administrator is authorized and directed to prepare a comprehensive program and plan for Federal energy education, extension, and information activities authorized by this title and any other law. In the preparation of the program and plan, the Administrator shall utilize and consult with the head of each agency referred to in this title and any other Federal agency with an energy education, extension, or information program. Preparation of such program and plan shall not delay in any way the procedures specified in sections 505 and 506 or the implementation otherwise of this title. Rather, the program and plan should reflect the activities mandated by this title and serve as a mechanism for Federal Government-wide coordination and management of those activities with the activities of other Federal agencies under other law.

(b) The comprehensive program and plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:

(1) specific delineation of responsibility of each participating Federal agency in the conduct of this title;

(2) mechanisms established to coordinate the activities under this title, pursuant to section 507 (b), (c), and (d);

(3) a detailed summary of all related Federal programs under other law, including program descriptions, types of delivery mechanisms, budget, and objectives;

(4) procedures for defining and measuring the effectiveness, in terms of increased energy efficiency, fuel savings, adoption of new energy technologies, and other appropriate criteria, of the activities under this title and related activities under other law;

(5) an assessment of other existing Federal assistance and incentives, other than public education, extension, and outreach programs, and their relation to such programs, in achieving the objectives of this title;

(6) procedures pursuant to section 504(d) to minimize conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy which are similar to those under this title and other law; and (7) a comprehensive and integrated plan for the resulting Federal program, taking into account paragraphs (1) through (6).

(c) The Administrator shall transmit the comprehensive program and plan to the President and to each House of Congress within one hundred and eighty days after the date of enactment of this Act. Thereafter, the Administrator shall revise the program and plan on an annual basis and submit the revisions as part of the annual fiscal year budget submission and the report required by section 15 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974.

[42 U.S.C. 7007]

ADVISORY BOARD

SEC. 509. (a) There is hereby established a National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board (hereinafter in this section referred to as the "Board"), which shall consist of not less than fifteen nor more than twenty members appointed by the Administrator from among persons representative of State, county, and local governments, State universities, community colleges, community service action agencies, consumers, small business, and agriculture. The Administrator shall designate one of the members of the Board to serve as its chairman, and shall provide the Board with such services and facilities as may be necessary for the performance of its functions. The Administrator shall reimburse members of the Board for the full amount of any expenses (including travel expenses) necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties as such.

(b) The Board shall carry on a continuing review of the operation of the comprehensive program developed under section 504 and the various State plans approved under sections 505 and 506, for the purpose of evaluating their effectiveness in achieving the objectives of this title and determining how their operation might be improved in furtherance of such objectives.

(c) The Board shall report at least annually to the Administrator, the Director, and the Congress on the status of the program under this title, including any recommendations it may have for administrative or legislative changes to improve its operation.

[42 U.S.C. 7008]

CONFORMING AMENDMENTS

SEC. 510. (a) Section 103 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5801), is amended by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (11) as paragraphs (8) through (12) respectively, and inserting immediately after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph:

“(7) establishing, in accordance with the National Energy Extension Service Act, an Energy Extension Service to provide technical assistance, instruction, and practical demonstrations on energy conservation measures and alternative energy systems to individuals, businesses, and State and local government officials;".

(b) Section 108(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5818(b)) is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (2), by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and", and by adding after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

“(4) insure that Federal agencies fully discharge their responsibilities under sections 507 and 508 of the National Energy Extension Service Act for coordination and planning of their related activities under such Act and any other law, including but not limited to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.".

(c) Section 108 of such Act is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:

"(e) There is hereby established an Energy Conservation Subcommittee within the Council, which shall be chaired by the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration, to discharge the responsibilities specified in subsection (b)(4) of this section and other related functions associated with the coordination and management of Federal efforts in the areas of energy conservation research, development and demonstration.".

RECORDS

SEC. 511. Each State or other entity within a State receiving Federal funds under this title shall make and retain such records as the Administrator shall require, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition of such funds; the total cost of the facilities for which such funds were given or used; the source and amount of any funds not supplied by the Administrator; and any data and information which the Administrator determines are necessary to protect the interests of the United States and to facilitate an effective financial audit and performance evaluation. Such recordkeeping shall be in accordance with Federal Management Circular, 74-7 (34 CFR part 256) and any modification thereto. The Administrator, or any of his duly authorized representatives, shall have access until the expiration of three years after the completion of the facilities or activities involved, to any books, documents, papers, and records or receipts which the Administrator deems to be related or pertinent, directly or indirectly, to any such Federal funds.

[42 U.S.C. 7009]

APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATIONS

SEC. 512. (a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director to carry out this title such sums as may be included in the annual authorization, for the fiscal year 1977 (as provided in section 101(7)(G) of title I of this Act), for the nonnuclear programs of the Energy Research and Development Administration.

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