Wave and Current Energy Generating Devices Criteria and Standards

摘要

Section 633 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 authorized a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to expand marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production, including a program to address standards development. The Act requires consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, and with other Federal agencies. In February 2008 MMS issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Alternate Energy Research under its Technology Assessment and Research Program. Since MMS has specific responsibility under the Energy Policy Act it was necessary to undertake this study to assess the existing regulations and identify any gaps in the regulations.