Pub. L. 112-74, div. B, tit. III (as amended)

314.(a)The Secretary of Energy may openly compete and issue an award to allow a third party, on a fee-for-service basis, to operate and maintain a metering station of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is underutilized (as defined in section 102-75.50 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) and related equipment.(b)Not later than 30 days before the issuance of such award, the Secretary of Energy shall certify to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that the award will not reduce the reliability or accessibility of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, raise costs of oil in the local market, or negatively impact the supply of oil to current users.(c)Funds collected under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.