(i)
with respect to the inventory of high-voltage recovery transformers, new transformers, and other equipment proposed to be developed and stored under paragraph (1)—
(I)
the policies, technical specifications, and logistical and program structures necessary to mitigate the risks associated with the loss of high-voltage recovery transformers;
(II)
the technical specifications for high-voltage recovery transformers;
(III)
where inventory of high-voltage recovery transformers should be stored;
(IV)
the quantity of high-voltage recovery transformers necessary for the inventory;
(V)
how the stored inventory of high-voltage recovery transformers would be secured and maintained;
(VI)
how the high-voltage recovery transformers may be transported;
(VII)
opportunities for developing new flexible advanced transformer designs; and
(VIII)
whether new Federal regulations or cost-sharing requirements are necessary to carry out the storage of high-voltage recovery transformers; and
(ii)
any efforts carried out by industry as of the date of the assessment—
(I)
to share transformers and equipment;
(II)
to develop plans for next generation transformers; and
(III)
to plan for surge and long-term manufacturing of, and long-term standardization of, transformer designs.