National Energy Information Center (81.039)
Program
81.039 National Energy Information Center
Federal Agency
ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-275; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91.
Program Number
81.039
Last Known Status
Deleted 12/07/2007 (1. Budget authority expired effective 10/01/2007)
Objectives
To serve as the central Energy Information Administration (EIA) office for providing energy information and assistance in support of Federal agencies, State and local governments, the academic community, industrial and commercial organizations, and the general public. Also serves as the central clearinghouse for review and registration of EIA information products, providing editorial, publication, and dissemination services.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
NEIC is a comprehensive source for energy data, analyses, forecasts, and referral assistance provided through the following: (1) EIA Internet sites; (2) National telephone inquiry service; (3) public information reference center; (4) response to written & email energy questions; and (5) distribution of Energy Information Administration (EIA) publications.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federal, State, and local governments; academic and other nonprofit institutions; industrial and commercial organizations; and the general public may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federal, State, and local governments; academic and other nonprofit institutions; industrial and commercial organizations; and the general public will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.
Application Procedure
By written, telephone, Internet, or walk-in inquiry to the headquarters office information contact. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
In accordance with DOE Order Number 4600.1A.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
NEIC responded to approximately 40,000 inquiries for energy data and information during the most recent fiscal year.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0216-9-1-250.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Descriptions of NEIC products and services furnished upon request.
Related Programs
11.001, Census Bureau Data Products; 11.650, National Technical Information Service; 17.003, Prices and Cost of Living Data; 17.006, Employment Projections Data; 39.009, Federal Citizen Information Center; 40.001, Depository Libraries for Government Publications; 40.002, Government Publications Sales and Distribution; 42.007, Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Nancy Nicoletti, Team Leader, National Energy Information Center, Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, Room 1E-248, Forrestal Building, Washington, DC 20585. For information, referrals, and publications: Telephone: (202) 586-8800. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (202) 586-0727. E-mail address: infoctr@eia.doe.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
State Heating Oil and Propane Program; the Committee on Energy Statistics Guidance on Statistical, Economic and Technical Issues; and Energy Modeling Forum Studies on Energy Issues.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
