42 USC 6805 - Grants for State consumer protection offices by Secretary

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 6805.

Grants for State consumer protection offices by Secretary

(a)

Establishment, operation, and purpose; qualifications for funds

The Secretary may make grants to States, or otherwise as provided in subsection (c), under this section to provide for the establishment and operation of offices of consumer services to assist consumers in their presentations before utility regulatory commissions. Any assistance provided under this section shall be provided only for an office of consumer services which is operated independently of any such utility regulatory commission and which is empowered to—

(1)

make general factual assessments of the impact of proposed rate changes and other proposed regulatory actions upon all affected consumers;

(2)

assist consumers in the presentation of their positions before utility regulatory commissions; and

(3)

advocate, on its own behalf, a position which it determines represents the position most advantageous to consumers, taking into account developments in rate design reform.

(b)

Grants subject to State assurances on funds

(c)

Offices established by Tennessee Valley Authority

(Pub. L. 94–385, title II, § 205, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1144; Pub. L. 95–617, title I, § 143, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3134.)

cite as: 42 USC 6805