size information used for determining eligibility under such provisions serve as the basis for determining eligibility for the Energy Refund Program. (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may authorize States to provide benefits under this section on a quarterly basis if the Secretary determines that the amount of the benefits that would be provided on a monthly basis to households is insufficient to be efficiently paid on a monthly basis in light of the administrative expenses of the Energy Refund Program. (6) Controlling law For purposes of any administrative or judicial action or proceeding initiated by a household to a provision arising under this section, including any procedures established by a State agency under paragraph (3) or any regulations issued by the Secretary under paragraph (4), such action or proceeding shall be subject to the following conditions: (A) Limitation on recovery for wrongful or erroneous withholding of refunds Any energy refunds that are determined to have been wrongfully or erroneously withheld from a household shall be restored for a period of not greater than 1 year prior to the date that the underlying action or proceeding was filed, or in the case of an action seeking review of a final State agency determination, not more than 1 year prior to the date of the filing of a request with the State for the restoration of such allotments or, in either case, not more than 1 year prior to the date the State agency is notified or otherwise discovers the possible loss to a household. (B) Records Any records maintained by a State agency under this section for the purpose of certification of applicant households, the issuance of energy refunds, or compliance with any requirements established by the Secretary shall be made available to a household to the extent necessary to carry out such action or proceeding and consistent with the privacy standards established under subsection (e)(2)(A). (C) Regulations For purposes of any such administrative or judicial