Assessment of resources

The Administrator of the Energy Information Administration (referred to in this section as the “Administrator”) shall establish a 5-year plan to enhance the quality and scope of the data collection necessary to ensure the scope, accuracy, and timeliness of the information needed for efficient functioning of energy markets and related financial operations. In establishing the plan under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall pay particular attention to— The Administrator shall submit to Congress the plan established under subsection (a), including a description of any improvements needed to enhance the ability of the Administrator to collect and process energy information in a manner consistent with the needs of energy markets. The Administrator shall— The Administrator shall consult with State officials and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a regular basis in— Not later than 1 year after December 19, 2007, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an assessment of State-level data needs, including a plan to address the needs. In addition to any other amounts made available to the Administrator, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section—