Offshore transmission infrastructure studies and recommendations

(a) Studies and recommendations The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the interagency comprehensive digital mapping initiative established under section 388(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and other relevant Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, shall periodically conduct studies and make recommendations available to the public on the potential siting of offshore transmission infrastructure in a manner that— (1) achieves sufficient transmission capacity to support offshore energy development to meet State, Tribal, or Federal renewable or clean electricity mandates, targets, or goals; (2) promotes safety, national security, Tribal sovereignty, and environmental protection while minimizing impacts to cultural and living marine resources, including Tribal cultural resources; and (3) leads to efficient development of onshore points of interconnection. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended.