To ensure continued availability of natural gas.

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   Change 1: Inserts new text on page 278, line 8

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   Inserted: (h) Triennial Report on Effect on Natural Gas Demand.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an assessment of the effect of increased use of hydrogen, as a result of the programs in subsections (a) and (b), on demand for natural gas.

   Original wording

   On page 278, after line 8, insert the following:

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   Change 2: Rewrites page 291, line 22 through page 292, line 8

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   Removes page 291, line 22 through page 292, line 8 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (b) Contents.--At a minimum, each plan shall contain--

   Inserted: (1) a description of programs under the agency's control in which the use of hydrogen or fuel cells could benefit the operation of the agency, assist in the implementation of the agency's regulatory functions, or enhance the agency's mission;

   Inserted: (2) a description of any agency management practices, procurement policies, regulations, policies, or guidelines that may inhibit the agency's transitions to the use of fuel cells and hydrogen as an energy source; and

   Inserted: (3) an assessment of the effect of increased use of hydrogen by the agency, including increased use through programs under section 303(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended by this Act, or section 824 of this Act, on demand for natural gas.

   Original wording

   On page 291, strike line 22 and all that follows through page 292, line 8 and insert the following:

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