§ 113B-20 – Definition; declaration of energy crisis.
113B-20. Definition; declaration of energy crisis. (a) "Energy crisis". – An energy crisis exists when the health, welfare or safety of the citizens of North Carolina are threatened by reason of an actual or impending acute shortage in usable, necessary energy resources. (b) Declaration by Governor. – Upon a finding by the Governor that the […]
§ 113B-21 – Creation of Legislative Committee on Energy Crisis Management.
113B-21. Creation of Legislative Committee on Energy Crisis Management. (a) Upon the declaration of an energy crisis by the Governor, a Legislative Committee on Energy Crisis Management shall be created to consist of the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the majority leader […]
§ 113B-22 – Procedures for adopting emergency proposals; emergency powers.
113B-22. Procedures for adopting emergency proposals; emergency powers. (a) Upon the declaration of an energy crisis, the Governor shall submit to the Legislative Committee for its prompt consideration such emergency orders, rules and regulations as deemed necessary to alleviate the effects of the energy crisis. (b) The Governor shall immediately consult with the Legislative Committee […]
§ 113B-23 – Administration of plans and procedures.
113B-23. Administration of plans and procedures. (a) Upon the declaration of an energy crisis, pursuant to G.S. 113B-20, the Energy Policy Council shall become the emergency energy coordinating body for the State and shall carry out the following duties: (1) Identify and determine the nature and severity of expected energy shortages; (2) Provide for daily […]
§ 113B-24 – Enforcement; penalties for violations.
113B-24. Enforcement; penalties for violations. (a) The Attorney General and the law-enforcement authorities of the State and its political subdivisions shall enforce the provisions of this Article and all orders, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to G.S. 113B-22. (b) Any person who violates this Article or any rules, orders or regulations promulgated pursuant to G.S. […]
§ 113B-30 – (Contingent effective date see notes) Allocation of revenues from offshore energy production; creation of Offshore Energy Management Fund.
113B-30. (Contingent effective date – see notes) Allocation of revenues from offshore energy production; creation of Offshore Energy Management Fund. (a) Any revenues and royalties paid to the State as a result of offshore leasing, exploration, development, and production of all energy resources shall be deposited in the Offshore Emergency Fund until the Fund reaches […]
§ 113B-12 – Annual reports; contents.
113B-12. Annual reports; contents. (a) Every two years the Energy Policy Council shall transmit to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Environmental Review Commission, the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy, and the chairman of the Utilities Commission a comprehensive report providing a general […]
§ 113B-2 – Creation of Energy Policy Council; purpose of Council.
113B-2. Creation of Energy Policy Council; purpose of Council. (a) The Energy Policy Council is created to advise and make recommendations on increasing domestic energy exploration, development, and production within the State and region to promote economic growth and job creation to the Governor and the General Assembly. The Energy Policy Council shall be located […]
§ 113B-3 – Composition of Council; appointments; terms of members; removal; qualifications.
113B-3. Composition of Council; appointments; terms of members; removal; qualifications. (a) The Energy Policy Council shall consist of 13 members to be appointed as follows: (1), (2) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-365, s. 8(c), effective July 29, 2013. (2a) The Secretary of Environmental Quality, or the Secretary’s designee. (2b) The Secretary of Commerce, or the […]
§ 113B-4 – Chairman of Council; replacement; reimbursement of members.
113B-4. Chairman of Council; replacement; reimbursement of members. (a) The Lieutenant Governor or the Lieutenant Governor’s designee shall serve as chair of the Council. (b) In case of a vacancy in the membership on the Energy Policy Council prior to the expiration of a member’s term, a successor shall be appointed within 30 days of […]