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116 STAT. 3012 PUBLIC LAW 107-355—DEC. 17, 2002 (d) FUNDING.— The Secretary may carry out this section using only amounts that are specifically appropriated to carry out this section. 15 USC 717m SEC. 26. STUDY AND REPORT ON NATURAL GAS PIPELINE AND STOR- note. AGE FACILITIES IN NEW ENGLAND. (a) STUDY. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, shall conduct a study on the natural gas pipeline transmission network in New England and natural gas storage facilities associated with that network. (b) CONSIDERATION.— In carrying out the study, the Commission shall consider the ability of natural gas pipeline and storage facilities in New England to meet current and projected demand by gas-fired power generation plants and other consumers. Deadline. (c) REPORT. —Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including recommendations for addressing potential natural gas transmission and storage capacity problems in New England. Approved December 17, 2002. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3609 (S. 235): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-605, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): July 23, considered and passed House. Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended. Nov. 14, House concurred in Senate amendment.