State energy security plans

In this section: The term “bulk-power system” has the meaning given the term in section 824o(a) of title 16. The term “State energy security plan” means a State energy security plan described in subsection (b). Federal financial assistance made available to a State under this part may be used for the development, implementation, review, and revision of a State energy security plan that— proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the State, in consultation with owners and operators of energy infrastructure in the State— A State energy security plan shall— address potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including— address— In developing or revising a State energy security plan, the State energy office of the State shall coordinate, to the extent practicable, with— other entities responsible for— A State is not eligible to receive Federal financial assistance under this part for any purpose for a fiscal year unless the Governor of the State submits to the Secretary, with respect to that fiscal year— after an annual review, carried out by the Governor, of a State energy security plan— On request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide information, technical assistance, and other assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy security plan. Each State receiving Federal financial assistance under this part shall provide reasonable assurance to the Secretary that the State has established policies and procedures designed to assure that the financial assistance will be used— Information provided to, or collected by, the Federal Government pursuant to this section the disclosure of which the Secretary reasonably foresees could be detrimental to the physical security or cybersecurity of any electric utility or the bulk-power system— The requirements of this section shall expire on October 31, 2025.