81.039 National Energy Information Center

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.

OBJECTIVES:		Need help understanding this page?

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.
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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 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.

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APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Pre-application 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:   Not applicable.
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:   Not applicable.
Audits:   Not applicable.
Records:   Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   89-0216-9-1-250.
Obligations:   (Salaries and Expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:   Not applicable.

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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

NEIC responded to approximately 29,000 inquiries for energy data and information during the most recent fiscal year.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Descriptions of NEIC products and services furnished upon request.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   Not applicable.
Headquarters Office:   Sandra Wilkins, 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:   http://www.eia.doe.gov

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.

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