; (B) feasibility; (C) the leveraging of existing capabilities to minimize duplication of effort; and (D) the protection of sensitive data or information. (3) Applicability of FACA Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act ), shall not apply to the steering committee established under paragraph (1). (e) Responsibilities and costs (1) Collaboration In administering the activities described in subsections (a) through (d), the Secretary may work with utilities, electric cooperatives, National Laboratories, and other agencies and entities, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (2) Avoidance of additional costs In administering the activities described in subsections (a) through (d), the Secretary shall use amounts appropriated under subsection (f) to avoid imposing additional costs on electric cooperatives, utilities, and assisting entities. (3) Additional programs The Secretary may establish new programs to carry out the activities described in subsections (a) through (d), as necessary, using amounts appropriated under subsection (f). (4) Savings provision Nothing in this Act precludes a State from continuing to collect, or adding to, specific data required to be submitted to a State agency. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, to remain available until expended.