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PUBLIC LAW 93-275-MAY 7, 1974

taken to assure that adequate provision is made to meet the energy needs of the Nation. To that end, he shall make such plans and direct and conduct such programs related to the production, conservation, use, control, distribution, rationing, and allocation of all forms of energy as are appropriate in connection with only those authorities or functions— (1) specifically transferred to or vested in him by or pursuant to this Act; (2) delegated to him by the President pursuant to specific authority vested in the President by law; and (3) otherwise specifically vested in the Administrator by the Congress. (b) To the extent authorized by subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator shall— (1) advise the President and the Congress with respect to the establishment of a comprehensive national energy policy in relation to the energy matters for which the Administration has responsibility, and, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the integration of domestic and foreign policies relating to energy resource management; (2) assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet demands in the immediate and longer range future for all sectors of the economy and for the general public; (3) develop effective arrangements for the participation of State and local governments in the resolution of energy problems; (4) develop plans and programs for dealing with energy production shortages; (5) promote stability in energy prices to the consumer, promote free and open competition in all aspects of the energy field, prevent unreasonable profits within the various segments of the energy industry, and promote free enterprise; (6) assure that energy programs are designed and implemented in a fair and efficient manner so as to minimize hardship and inequity while assuring that the priority needs of the Nation are met; (7) develop and oversee the implementation of equitable voluntary and mandatory energy conservation programs and promote efficiencies in the use of energy resources; (8) develop land recommend policies on the import and export of energy resources; (9) collect, evaluate, assemble, and analyze energy information on reserves, production, demand, and related economic data; (10) work with business, labor, consumer and other interests and obtain their cooperation; (11) in administering any pricing authority, provide by rule. for equitable allocation of all component costs of producing propane gas. Such rules may require that (a) only those costs directly related to the production of propane may be allocated by any producer to such gas for purposes of establishing any price for propane, and (b) prices for propane shall be based on the prices for propane in effect on May 15, 1973. The Administrator shall not allow costs attributable to changes in ownership and

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Propane gas prices.

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