2013 Current Fiscal Year Report: National Petroleum Council Report Run Date: 10/01/2021 07:50:46 AM 1. Department or Agency 2. Fiscal Year Department of Energy 2013 3. Committee or Subcommittee 3b. GSA Committee No. National Petroleum Council 452 4. Is this New During Fiscal 5. Current 6. Expected Renewal 7. Expected Term Year? Charter Date Date No 01/12/2012 01/12/2014 8a. Was Terminated During 8b. Specific Termination 8c. Actual Term FiscalYear? Authority Date No AGEN 9. Agency Recommendation for Next10a. Legislation Req to 10b. Legislation FiscalYear Terminate? Pending? Continue No Not Applicable 11. Establishment Authority Agency Authority 12. Specific Establishment 13. Effective 14. Commitee 14c. Authority Date Type Presidential? AGEN 05/03/1946 Continuing No 15. Description of Committee National Policy Issue Advisory Board 16a. Total Number of No Reports for this

Reports FiscalYear 17a. Open 1 17b. Closed 0 17c. Partially Closed 0 Other Activities 0 17d. Total 1 Meetings and Dates Purpose Start End The NPC held its 123nd meeting at which Secretary Moniz provide remarks and expressed interest in 07/16/2013 - 07/16/2013 having the NPC conduct several strategic, short term studies during his tenure at DOE. Number of Committee Meetings Listed: 1 Current FY Next FY 18a(1). Personnel Pmts to Non-Federal Members $0.00 $0.00 18a(2). Personnel Pmts to Federal Members $0.00 $0.00 18a(3). Personnel Pmts to Federal Staff $221,220.00$229,100.00 18a(4). Personnel Pmts to Non-Member Consultants $0.00 $0.00 18b(1). Travel and Per Diem to Non-Federal Members $2,910.00 $5,000.00 18b(2). Travel and Per Diem to Federal Members $0.00 $0.00 18b(3). Travel and Per Diem to Federal Staff $2,005.00 $14,500.00 18b(4). Travel and Per Diem to Non-member Consultants $0.00 $0.00 18c. Other(rents,user charges, graphics, printing, mail, etc.) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 18d. Total $227,135.00$249,600.00 19. Federal Staff Support Years (FTE) 1.33 1.40

20a. How does the Committee accomplish its purpose? The National Petroleum Council (NPC) is chartered to provide the Secretary of Energy with advice and recommendations on matters requested by the Secretary, relating to oil and natural gas, or the oil and natural gas industries. This purpose is largely accomplished through the conduct of studies. Matters that the Secretary would like to have considered by the NPC are submitted in the form of a letter outlining the nature and scope of the study. The NPC reserves the right to decide whether it will consider any matter referred to it. Over the last 60 years, the NPC has prepared over 200 reports dealing with virtually every aspect of oil and gas supply and demand. These reports have not only served as valuable tools in the development of energy policy but also have enabled government and industry to anticipate and jointly seek solutions to current and future energy problems. NPC reports are widely circulated and serve as references for energy analysts, industry and government decision makers, legislators, and academicians.

20b. How does the Committee balance its membership? Members of the NPC are apppointed by the Secretary of Energy and represent specific oil and gas industry sectors or related interests. These include balanced representation from among, but not limited to: integrated oil and natural gas companies; large and small independent oil and gas producers; natural gas companies; independent oil transporters, refiners and marketers; construction, drilling, and oilfield services; financial and consultant services; electric companies and other large consumers; and non-industry or not-for-profit groups such as academia, States, Native American Tribes, environmental and other public interest organizations, and professional societies.

20c. How frequent and relevant are the Committee Meetings? The NPC meets in Washington, DC, once or twice a year and study groups meet as necessary. The time, place, and agenda of each Council and study group meeting are determined by its respective chair person, with the concurrence of the Department. The experience that is resident in the NPC provides a perspective on oil and natural gas issues and the oil and natural gas industries which is otherwise unavailable.

20d. Why can't the advice or information this committee provides be obtained elsewhere? There are no other sources with the breadth, depth, and diversity of oil and gas technical and policy knowledge and expertise that the NPC provides. No other federal advisory committee currently performs, or is capable of performing, the functions of the NPC. It would not be possible for the Department to duplicate the knowledge and expertise embodied in the Council and its study committees in addressing important oil and gas issues, e.g., by using alternative methods such as public hearings, contractor work efforts, or in-house study efforts.

20e. Why is it necessary to close and/or partially closed committee meetings? N/A

21. Remarks Originally established by the Department of the Interior in 1946 at the request of President Harry S. Truman and subsequently transferred to the Department of Energy in 1977, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to oil and natural gas, and the oil and natural gas industries. In July 2013, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz indicated his interest in requesting the NPC conduct several strategic, short tern studies to inform government decision making. In 2009, Energy Secretary Steven Chu had requested the NPC undertake two major studies, continuing a tradition of NPC studies having the potential for broad public policy impact. The first NPC study, completed in 2011, assessed the character and potential of North American natural gas and oil resources and the contribution that natural gas can make in a transition to a lower carbon energy mix while achieving objectives of environmental protection, economic growth, and energy security. The second NPC study on future transportation fuels, completed in 2012, examined the prospects for integrating new fuels and vehicles into the marketplace and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. transportation sector by 2050. Pivotal energy challenges addressed in the NPC study reports include ensuring prudent development of the Nation's abundant oil and gas resources, reducing the Nation's reliance on oil imports and oil use in the transportation sector, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. Technology innovation, the capabilities of industry and other factors will be critical to meeting the future energy needs of American consumers and protecting the environment.

Designated Federal Officer Christopher A. Smith Acting Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Committee Members Start End Occupation Member Designation Representative Adams, Gary 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Deloitte LLP Member Representative Akins, Nicholas 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 American Electric Power Co. Member Representative Alcorn, George 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Alcorn Exploration, Inc Member Representative Anderson, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Wood MacKenzie, Ltd. Member Representative Andress, Thurmon 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 BreitBurn Management Member Representative Anthony, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Oklahoma Corporation Commission Member Representative Armstrong, Alan 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Williams Companies, Inc. Member Representative Armstrong, Gregory 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Member Representative Armstrong, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Armstrong Energy Corporation Member Representative Arnold, Gregory 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Truman Arnold Companies Member Representative Asherman, Philip 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. Member Representative Bailey, Ralph 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Fuel Tech, Inc. Member Representative Barrett, Frederick 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Bill Barrett Corporation Member Representative Bechtel, Riley 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Bechtel Group, Inc. Member Representative Benezit, Michel 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Total S.A. Member Representative Best, Anthony 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 SM Energy Company Member Representative Bollinger, Donald 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. Member Representative Book, Kevin 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 ClearView Energy Partners LLC Member Representative Bookout, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 John F. Bookout Member Representative Boyd, James 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 California Energy Commission Member Representative Brigham, Ben 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Brigham Exploration Company Member Representative Brumley, Jon 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Enduro Resources Partners LLC Member Representative Burguieres, Philip 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 EMC Holdings, L.L.C. Member Representative Cabell, Matthew 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Seneca Resources Corporation Member Representative Callahan, Kateri 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Alliance to Save Energy Member Representative Catell, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Stonybrook University Member Representative Cazalot, Clarence 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Company Member Representative Claussen, Eileen 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Member Representative Cocklin, Kim 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Atmos Energy Corporation Member Representative Collins, T 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Oceaneering Interntional, Inc. Member Representative Craver, Theodore 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Edison International Member Representative Custard, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Dallas Production, Inc. Member Representative Daniel, Patrick 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Enbridge Inc. Member Representative Davidson, Charles 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Noble Energy, Inc. Member Representative Davis, D. Scott 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 UPS Member Representative Deaton, Chadwick 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Incorporated Member Representative Demers, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Westport Innovations Inc. Member Representative Deming, Claiborne 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Murphy Oil Corporation Member Representative Demshur, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Core Laboratories Member Representative Deutch, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Member Representative Downes, Laurence 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 New Jersey Resources Corporation Member Representative Dunn, W. Byron 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Tubular Synergy Group, LP Member Representative Duroc-Danner, Bernard 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Weatherford International Ltd. Member Representative Ebel, Gregory 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Spectra Energy Corp Member Representative Ellis, Mark 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 LINN Energy, LLC Member Representative Eresman, Randall 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Encana Corporation Member Representative Erickson, Ronald 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Holiday Companies Member Representative Fattahi, Behrooz 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Society of Petroleum Engineers Member Representative Fees, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Babcock & Wilcox Company Member Representative Fesharaki, Fereidun 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 FACTS Global Energy Member Representative Fisher, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The University of Texas Member Representative Flores, James 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Plains Exploration & Production Company Member Representative Foshee, Douglas 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 El Paso Corporation Member Representative Foster, Paul 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Western Refining, Inc. Member Representative Foutch, Randy 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 , Inc. Member Representative Fox, Jeanne 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Member Representative Fry, Thomas 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Fry Advisors Member Representative Garland, Greg 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Phillips 66 Company Member Representative Gee, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Gee Strategies Group, LLC Member Representative Gerson, Elliot 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Aspen Institute Member Representative Ghosh, Asim 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Husky Energy Inc. Member Representative Gibbs, James 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Five States Energy Company, LLC Member Representative Gibson, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 ONEOK, Inc. Member Representative Girling, Russell 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 TransCanada Corporation Member Representative Goldstein, Lawrence 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. Member Representative Goldwyn, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Goldwyn Global Strategies, LLC Member Representative Gould, Andrew 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Limited Member Representative Greenshields, Simon 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Morgan Stanley Member Representative Gremp, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 FMC Technologies, Inc. Member Representative Hackett, James 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Member Representative Hall, Gary 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hall-Houston Exploration Partners, L.L.C. Member Representative Hamilton, Frederic 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Hamilton Companies LLC Member Representative Hamm, Harold 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Continental Resources, Inc. Member Representative Hamre, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Center for Strategic and International Studies Member Representative Harju, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 University of North Dakota Member Representative Heminger, Gary 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Marathon Petroleum Corporation Member Representative Henley, Jeffrey 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Oracle Corporation Member Representative Hess, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Member Representative Hightower, Jack 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Bluestem Energy, L.P. Member Representative Hightower, Stephen 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hightowers Petroleum Co. Member Representative Hildebrand, Jeffery 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hilcorp Energy Company Member Representative Hill, Ralph 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 WPX Energy, Inc. Member Representative Hofmeister, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Citizens for Affordable Energy Member Representative Hoglund, Forrest 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 SeaOne Maritime Corp. Member Representative Holditch, Stephen 06/28/2012 12/21/2012 Texas A&M University Member Representative Houston, Martin 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 BG Group plc Member Representative Hunt, Ray 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hunt Consolidated, Inc. Member Representative Huntington, Hillard 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Stanford University Member Representative Hurd, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hurd Enterprises, Ltd. Member Representative Irani, Ray 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Corporation Member Representative Isenberg, Eugene 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Nabors Industries, Inc. Member Representative Jacobs, Terrence 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Penneco Oil Company Member Representative Jibson, Ronald 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Questar Corporation Member National Association of Black Geologists and Representative Johnson, Robert 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Geophysicists Member Representative Jones, A. V. 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Van Operating, Ltd. Member Representative Jones, Jon 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Jones Management Corp. Member Representative Jordan, Jerry 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Knox Energy, Inc. Member Representative Jorden, Thomas 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Cimarex Energy Co. Member Representative Julander, Fred 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Julander Energy Company Member Representative Karsner, Alexander 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Manifest Energy, Inc. Member Representative Kelly, Richard 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Xcel Energy Member Representative Kibsgaard, Paul 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Schlumberger Member Representative Kinder, Richard 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Kinder Morgan Inc. Member Representative Kinnear, Peter 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 FMC Technologies, Inc. Member Representative Kirschner, Frederick 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Frederick M. Kirschner Member Representative Kissel, Jeffrey 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hawai'iGas Member Representative Krenicki, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 GE Energy Member Representative Krupp, Fred 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Environmental Defense Fund Member Representative Kuuskraa, Vello 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Advanced Resources International, Inc. Member Representative Lance, Ryan 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 ConocoPhillips Member Representative Layton, Stephen 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation Member Representative Lazenby, Virginia 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Bretagne, LLC Member Representative Lesar, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Company Member Representative Leveson, Nancy 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Member Representative Lieuwen, Tim 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Georgia Institute of Technology Member Representative Linn, Michael 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 MCL Ventures LLC Member Representative Liveris, Andrew 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Dow Chemical Company Member Representative Lopez, Daniel 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Member Representative Lovins, Amory 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Rocky Mountain Institute Member Representative Maguire, Cary 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Maguire Oil Company Member Representative Maloney, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Statoil ASA Member Representative McClendon, Aubrey 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Chesapeake Energy Corporation Member Representative McEvoy, M 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Oceaneering International, Inc. Member Representative McGilvray, W. Gary 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 DeGolyer and MacNaughton Member Representative McIntire, Lee 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 CH2M HILL Companies, Ltd. Member Representative McKay, Lamar 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 BP America Inc. Member Representative McManus, James 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Energen Corporation Member Representative McQuade, Rae 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 North American Energy Standards Board Member Representative McRae, Arnetta 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 American Association of Blacks in Energy Member Rice University - James A. Baker, III Institute for Public Representative Medlock, Kenneth 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Policy Member Representative Miller, Augustus 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Miller Oil Company, Inc. Member Representative Miller, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 EnCap Investments L.P. Member Representative Miller, Merrill 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 National OilWell Varco, Inc. Member Representative Miller, Michael 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Miller Energy Company Member Representative Moffatt, T 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 The Energy Council Member Representative Monaco, Al 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Enbridge Inc. Member Representative Moore, Jack 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Cameron Member Representative Morris, Michael 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 American Electric Power Co., Inc. Member Representative Mueller, Steven 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Southwestern Energy Company Member Representative Mulva, James 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 ConocoPhillips Member Representative Murfin, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Murfin Drilling Co., Inc. Member Representative Murphy, Mark 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Strata Production Company Member Representative Neville, Richard 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Western Petroleum Company Member Representative Newsome, James 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Delta Strategy Group Member Representative Nichols, J. Larry 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Devon Energy Corporation Member Representative Noonan, Patrick 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Conservation Fund Member Representative Norcia, Gerardo 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Member Representative Northington, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Northington Strategy Group Member Representative Nusz, Thomas 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 , LLC Member Representative O'Reilly, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Bechtel Corporation Member Representative Odum, Marvin 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Shell Oil Company Member Representative Orsak, Geoffrey 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The University of Tulsa Member Representative Owens, James 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Caterpillar, Inc. Member Representative Palmer, C. R. 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Rowan Companies, Inc. Member Representative Papa, Mark 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 EOG Resources, Inc. Member Representative Parker, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Parker Drilling Company Member Representative Paul, Donald 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 University of Southern California Energy Institute Member Representative Platt, Jeffrey 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Tidewater Inc. Member Representative Pulsipher, Allan 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Louisiana State University Member Representative Rabun, Daniel 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 ENSCO plc Member Representative Ralls, W. Matt 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Rowan Companies, Inc. Member Representative Rattie, Keith 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Questar Corporation Member Representative Raymond, Lee 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Member Representative Ressler, June 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Cenergy Companies Member Representative Robertson, Corbin 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Quintana Minerals Corporation Member Representative Rogers, James 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Duke Energy Corporation Member Representative Rosenberg, Henry 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Crown Central LLC Member Representative Rykhoek, Phil 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Denbury Resources Member Representative Scaroni, Paolo 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 S.p.A Member Representative Seaton, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Fluor Corporation Member Representative Seligman, Peter 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Conservation International Member Representative Sewell, S. Scott 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Delta Energy Management, Inc. Member Representative Shackouls, Bobby 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The Carlyle Group Member Representative Sharp, Philip 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Resources for the Future, Inc. Member Representative Shearer, R. Gordon 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Hess LNG LLC Member Representative Sheffield, Scott 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Pioneer Natural Resources Company Member Representative Simon, Timothy 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 California Public Utilities Commission Member Representative Skaggs, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 NiSource, Inc. Member Representative Smith, Carl Michael 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Member Representative Smith, Frederick 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 FedEx Corporation Member Representative Stanley, Charles 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 QEP Resources, Inc. Member Representative Stewart, Frank 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 American Association of Blacks in Energy Member Representative Surma, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 U.S. Steel Corporation Member Representative Taylor, Cindy 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Oil States International, Inc. Member Representative Taylor, Dean 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Tidewater, Inc. Member Representative Tercek, Mark 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 The Nature Conservancy Member Representative Tew, Berry 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Geological Survey of Alabama Member Representative Thakur, Ganesh 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Society of Petroleum Engineers Member Representative Tierney, Susan 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Analysis Group, Inc. Member Representative Tillerson, Rex 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 ExxonMobil Corporation Member Representative Tinker, Scott 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 The University of Texas - Bureau of Economic Geology Member Representative Tosch, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. Member Representative True, Diemer 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Diamond Oil, LLC Member Representative True, H.A. 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 True Oil LLC Member Representative Tudor, Robert 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., LLC Member Representative Utt, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 KBR, Inc. Member Representative Valdez, W. Bruce 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund Member Representative Venter, J. Craig 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 J. Craig Venter Institute Member Representative Verleger, Philip 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 University of Calgary Member Representative Vincent, Bruce 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Swift Energy Company Member Representative Walker, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 EnerVest, Ltd. Member Representative Wall, Douglas 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc Member Representative Warner, Cynthia 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Sapphire Energy, Inc. Member Representative Watford, Michael 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Ultra Petroleum Corp. Member Representative Watson, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Member Representative Webb, Roger 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Georgia Institute of Technology Member Representative West, J. Robinson 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 PFC Energy, Inc. Member Representative White, Craig 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Philadelphia Gas Works Member Representative White, William 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Lazard Houston Member Representative Williams, David 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Noble Corporation Member Representative Wilson, Mary Jane 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 WZI Inc. Member Representative Wirth, Timothy 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 United Nations Foundation Member Representative Woertz, Patricia 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Archer Daniels Midland Company Member Representative Wood, David 06/18/2012 12/21/2012 Murphy Oil Corporation Member Representative Wood, Patrick 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Wood3 Resources Member Representative Wyrsch, Martha 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Vestas Americas, USA Member Representative Yates, George 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 HEYCO Energy Group, Inc. Member Representative Yates, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Yates Petroleum Corporation Member Representative Yeager, J. Michael 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 BHP Billiton Petroleum Member Representative Yergin, Daniel 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates, Inc. Member Representative Young, John 12/21/2012 12/21/2014 Energy Future Holdings Corp. Member Number of Committee Members Listed: 221

Narrative Description The findings and recommendations of NPC studies support more informed energy-related public policy decisions and the achievement of Department of Energy and Administration goals related to energy, the environment, and the economy, including actions to build the foundation for a clean energy future, enable responsible development of domestic oil and natural gas resources, tackle the issue of climate change, and strenghten the Nation's infrastructure.

What are the most significant program outcomes associated with this committee? Checked if Applies Improvements to health or safety Trust in government Major policy changes Advance in scientific research Effective grant making Improved service delivery Increased customer satisfaction Implementation of laws or regulatory requirements Other

Outcome Comments Prior outcomes have included more informed decisions by state and federal government on policy, research and regulatory initiatives with substantial public benefit.

What are the cost savings associated with this committee? Checked if Applies None Unable to Determine Under $100,000 $100,000 - $500,000 $500,001 - $1,000,000 $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 Over $10,000,000 Cost Savings Other

Cost Savings Comments The NPC’s 2003 natural gas study showed that a balanced approach to future public policy decision making to increase energy efficiency, develop of new resources, and enable flexibility in fuel choice, could save U.S. consumers $1 trillion in U.S. natural gas costs over the next 20 years. The NPC’s 2004 study on U.S. petroleum refining and inventories highlighted government actions that could potentially enable petroleum markets to operate more efficiently or avoid significant petroleum product supply disruptions in the future. The NPC's 2007 report, Facing the Hard Truths About Energy: A Comprehensive View to 2030 of Global Oil and Natural Gas provided important insights for shaping energy policy that strengthens global energy security, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. Policy recommendations in the NPC's 2011 report on Prudent Development: Realizing the Potential of North America's Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources were evaluated from the perspectives of economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and energy security. The NPC's 2012 report on Advancing Technology for America's Transportation Future identified technologies that could increase vehicle fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from American transportation.

What is the approximate Number of recommendations produced by this committee for the life of the committee? 2,800

Number of Recommendations Comments Based on prior experience, each NPC study results in approximately 14 major recommendations. Over the last 60 years, the NPC has prepared over 200 reports dealing with virtually every aspect of oil and gas supply and demand. These reports have not only served as valuable tools in the development of energy policy but also have enabled government and industry to anticipate and jointly seek solutions to current and future energy problems.

What is the approximate Percentage of these recommendations that have been or will be Fully implemented by the agency? 30%

% of Recommendations Fully Implemented Comments Estimates of how many NPC recommendations have been implemented may be subjective as NPC recommendations range in specificity (see below). NPC recommendations often encompass broad public policy strategies for addressing the Nation's energy challenges. The implementation timespan for some recommendations such as to enhance natural gas supply diversity, or to sustain and enhance natural gas infrastructure, could span decades. Additionally, NPC recommendations may call for action by industry and/or government (including Congress, states, one or more federal agencies, or some combination).

What is the approximate Percentage of these recommendations that have been or will be Partially implemented by the agency? 45%

% of Recommendations Partially Implemented Comments Prior assessments have shown that government has made substantial progress in implementing up to 75% of the recommendations in some NPC studies. However, estimates of how many NPC recommendations have been implemented may be subjective as NPC recommendations range in specificity. The NPC’s 2003 natural gas study had four key recommendations to: 1) improve demand flexibility and efficiency, 2) increase supply diversity, 3) sustain and enhance natural gas infrastructure, and 4) promote efficiency of natural gas markets, and over 60 supporting recommendations, many of which are similar to strategies and actions in the President’s 2001 National Energy Policy. Recommendations from the 2004 study on U.S. petroleum refining and inventories pertained to topics such as new source review reform, national ambient air quality standards, ultra low sulfur diesel regulations, national energy legislation, sound science, cost-effectiveness and energy analysis, and permitting, and actions by government on these topics continue to evolve. Numerous recommendations from the 2003 and 2004 studies are reflected in provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The NPC's 2007 Hard Truths report outlined five core strategies to enable industry and government to more adequately prepare for the hard energy truths facing the United States and the world, and contains over 40 supporting recommendations. Recommendations from the NPC's 2011 Prudent Development study reflected five core strategies to support prudent natural gas and oil resources development and regulation; better reflect environmental impacts in markets and fuel technology choices; enhance the efficient use of energy; enhance the functioning of energy markets; and, support the development of a skilled workforce. Recommendations from the NPC's 2012 Transportation Fuels study called on government to promote sustained funding and other resources, either by itself or in combination with industry, on pre-competitive aspects of 12 priority technology areas, as well as in areas that could lead to disruptive innovations.

Does the agency provide the committee with feedback regarding actions taken to implement recommendations or advice offered? Yes No Not Applicable

Agency Feedback Comments Feedback is provided to NPC members on the value of the committee’s studies and recommendations through remarks made by the Secretary of Energy and Deputy Secretary of Energy at NPC meetings, by periodic reports on progress made to implement NPC recommendations, by DOE sharing information on the status of government actions related to NPC recommendations, and the frequent use of, or reference to, NPC studies by DOE and other government agencies. In January 2008, the Secretary of Energy distributed copies of the Hard Truths report to all members of Congress and State governors. In May 2008, the Secretary sent a letter to the Council Chair that included a DOE review of actions taken by government consistent with recommendations contained in the NPC's 2007 Hard Truths report; and copies were subsequently provided to all NPC members. The work of the NPC has clear linkages to goals outlined in the Administration's Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future and Climate Action Plan and various government actions from 2011 through 2013.

What other actions has the agency taken as a result of the committee's advice or recommendation? Checked if Applies Reorganized Priorities Reallocated resources Issued new regulation Proposed legislation Approved grants or other payments Other

Action Comments Findings and recommendations from NPC studies serve as valuable input for government program and policy decision making. Technical data and insights on evolving oil and gas industry trends serve as valuable input for energy forecasts by the Energy Information Administration, an independent statistical agency of DOE.

Is the Committee engaged in the review of applications for grants? No

Grant Review Comments NA

How is access provided to the information for the Committee's documentation? Checked if Applies Contact DFO Online Agency Web Site Online Committee Web Site Online GSA FACA Web Site Publications Other

Access Comments A comprehensive summary of the NPC, including its purpose, membership and studies, is available at http://www.npc.org. Electronic copies of the NPC's most recent 2011 and 2012 reports and supporting materials including topical papers and presentations are also available at http://www.npc.org. Interest in the 2007 Hard Truths report was unprecedented with over 1.5 million downloads of the report and study materials. Over 8,200 hard copies of the report and over 10,000 CDs containing the report and its supporting materials were distributed. More than 180 summary presentations were made to opinion leaders worldwide. In addition, the report's Executive Summary is available in seven languages (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish).