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PUBLIC LAW 110–140—DEC. 19, 2007 (3) savings to the taxpayers of the United States resulting from mandated improvements under this title and the amendments made by this title. (b) SUBMISSION.—The report shall be submitted— (1) to the Director at such time as the Director requires; (2) in electronic, not paper, format; and (3) consistent with related reporting requirements.

42 USC 17144.

SEC. 528. OMB GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY REPORTS AND SCORECARDS.

(a) REPORTS.—Not later than April 1 of each year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit an annual Government efficiency report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, which shall contain— (1) a summary of the information reported by agencies under section 527; (2) an evaluation of the overall progress of the Federal Government toward achieving the goals of this title and the amendments made by this title; and (3) recommendations for additional actions necessary to meet the goals of this title and the amendments made by this title. (b) SCORECARDS.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall include in any annual energy scorecard the Director is otherwise required to submit a description of the compliance of each agency with the requirements of this title and the amendments made by this title. SEC. 529. ELECTRICITY SECTOR DEMAND RESPONSE.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8241 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

‘‘PART 5—PEAK DEMAND REDUCTION 42 USC 8279.

‘‘SEC. 571. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR DEMAND RESPONSE.

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‘‘(a) NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND REPORT.—The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (‘Commission’) shall conduct a National Assessment of Demand Response. The Commission shall, within 18 months of the date of enactment of this part, submit a report to Congress that includes each of the following: ‘‘(1) Estimation of nationwide demand response potential in 5 and 10 year horizons, including data on a State-by-State basis, and a methodology for updates of such estimates on an annual basis. ‘‘(2) Estimation of how much of this potential can be achieved within 5 and 10 years after the enactment of this part accompanied by specific policy recommendations that if implemented can achieve the estimated potential. Such recommendations shall include options for funding and/or incentives for the development of demand response resources. ‘‘(3) The Commission shall further note any barriers to demand response programs offering flexible, non-discriminatory, and fairly compensatory terms for the services and benefits made available, and shall provide recommendations for overcoming such barriers.

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