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The Quadrennial Energy Review. US Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, April 2015, 348 p.http://energy.gov/epsa/downloads/quadrennial-energy-review-full-reportThe first installment of the QER examines how to modernize american energy infrastructure to promote economic competitiveness, energy security and environmental responsibility, and is focused on energy transmission, storage, and distribution (TS&#38;D), the networks of pipelines, wires, storage, waterways, railroads, and other facilities that form the backbone of american energy system. The report seeks to identify vulnerabilities in the system and proposes major policy recommendations and investments to replace, expand, and modernize infrastructure where appropriate.Contents : Chapter I - Introduction Chapter II - Increasing the Resilience, Reliability, Safety, and Asset Security of TS&#38;D Infrastructure Chapter III - Modernizing the Electric Grid Chapter IV - Modernizing U.S. Energy Security Infrastructures in a Changing Global Marketplace Chapter V - Improving Shared Transport Infrastructures Chapter VI - Integrating North American Energy Markets Chapter VII - Addressing Environmental Aspects of TS&#38;D Infrastructure Chapter VIII - Enhancing Employment and Workforce Training Chapter IX - Siting and Permitting of TS&#38;D InfrastructureChapter X - Analytical and Stakeholder Process