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n: (DOE) a federal department set up to provide a frame- work for a complete and balanced national energy plan through coordination and administration of the energy functions of the federal government. It is responsible for longterm, high-risk research and development of energy technology, the marketing of federal power, energy conservation, the nuclear weapons program, energy regulatory programs, and a central energy data collection and analysis program. Address: 1000 Independence Ave. SW;Washington, DC 20585;(202) 586-5000.

abbr: Department of Energy.

US Department Of Energy.

n: (ERA) federal agency that administers federal energy programs other than those regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. See also Department of Energy. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

n: (EIA) a part of the Department of Energy (DOE) the main purpose of which is to disseminate information such as statistics to Congress, the administration, and the general public. Address: 1000 Independence Avenue SW;Washington, DC 20585;(202) 586-2363.

n: (FERC) an independent agency (created in 1977) of the Department of Energy that has jurisdiction over oil pipelines engaged in interstate commerce. With respect to the natural gas industry, the general regulatory principles of the FERC are defined in the Natural Gas Act (NGA),and the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA). The FERC also has jurisdiction over wholesale interstate electric rates, hydroelectric licensing, and oil pipeline rates. Its predecessor was the Federal Power Commission (FPC). Address: 888 1st Street NE;Washington, DC 20426;(202) 208-0200.