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U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON DC 20585

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 2, 2008

EIA Releases Comments Received in Response to Federal Register Notice

On October 15, 2008, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on the process and technologies used for disseminating its Weekly Petroleum Status Report (WPSR) and Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report (WNGSR). The notice requested comments on several questions regarding appropriate standards of fair information release, timing, possible security policies and effective technology solutions. Written comments were due on November 14, 2008. EIA anticipates issuing a proposal to make any changes in its release process based on these comments in spring of 2009.

Comments received by EIA in response to the Federal Register notice can be reviewed at:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/press/fedreg_oct08comments.pdf

The information described in this press release was prepared by the Energy Information Administration, the independent statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. The information and the press release should be attributed to the Energy Information Administration and should not be construed as advocating or reflecting any policy position of the Department of Energy or any other organization.


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