468 
considered an eligible airport-related project for purposes 
of section 40117 of such title. 
(d) SELECTION CRITERIA.—In selecting among ap-
plicants for participation in the program, the Secretary 
shall give priority consideration to applicants proposing to 
carry out environmental mitigation demonstration projects 
that will— 
(1) achieve the greatest reductions in aircraft 
noise, airport emissions, or airport water quality im-
pacts either on an absolute basis or on a per dollar 
of funds expended basis; and 
(2) be implemented by an eligible consortium. 
(e) FEDERAL SHARE.—Notwithstanding any provi-
sion of subchapter I of chapter 471 of such title, the 
United States Government share of allowable project costs 
of an environmental mitigation demonstration project car-
ried out under this section shall be 50 percent. 
(f) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The Secretary may not 
make grants for a single environmental mitigation dem-
onstration project under this section in a total amount 
that exceeds $2,500,000. 
(g) PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION.—The Secretary 
may develop and publish information on the results of en-
vironmental mitigation demonstration projects carried out 
under this section, including information identifying best 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00468
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
469 
practices for reducing or mitigating aviation impacts on 
noise, air quality, or water quality in the vicinity of air-
ports. 
(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the following defi-
nitions apply: 
(1) ELIGIBLE CONSORTIUM.—The term ‘‘eligi-
ble consortium’’ means a consortium of 2 or more of 
the following entities: 
(A) A business incorporated in the United 
States. 
(B) A public or private educational or re-
search organization located in the United 
States. 
(C) An entity of a State or local govern-
ment. 
(D) A Federal laboratory. 
(2) ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION DEMONSTRA-
TION PROJECT.—The term ‘‘environmental mitiga-
tion demonstration project’’ means a project that— 
(A) demonstrates at a public-use airport 
environmental mitigation techniques or tech-
nologies with associated benefits, which have al-
ready been proven in laboratory demonstra-
tions; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00469
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
470 
(B) utilizes methods for efficient adapta-
tion or integration of innovative concepts to air-
port operations; and 
(C) demonstrates whether a technique or 
technology for environmental mitigation identi-
fied in research is— 
(i) practical to implement at or near 
multiple public-use airports; and 
(ii) capable of reducing noise, airport 
emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, or 
water quality impacts in measurably sig-
nificant amounts. 
Subtitle F—Public Buildings 
PART 1—GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
SEC. 8601. PUBLIC BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENT AND RE-
NEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. 
(a) ESTIMATE OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE IN PRO-
SPECTUS.—Section 3307(b) of title 40, United States 
Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph 
(5); 
(2) by striking the period at the end of para-
graph (6) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol-
lowing: 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00470
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
471 
‘‘(7) with respect to any prospectus for the con-
struction, alteration, or acquisition of any building 
or space to be leased, an estimate of the future en-
ergy performance of the building or space and a spe-
cific description of the use of energy efficient and re-
newable energy systems, including photovoltaic sys-
tems, in carrying out the project.’’. 
(b) MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 
LEASED SPACE.—Section 3307 of such of title is amend-
ed— 
(1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as 
subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(f) MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 
LEASED SPACE.—With respect to space to be leased, the 
Administrator shall include, to the maximum extent prac-
ticable, minimum performance requirements requiring en-
ergy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.’’. 
(c) USE
OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING FIX-
TURES AND BULBS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 33 of such title is 
amended— 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00471
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
472 
(A) by redesignating sections 3313, 3314, 
and 3315 as sections 3315, 3316, and 3317, re-
spectively; and 
(B) by inserting after section 3312 the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘§ 3313. Use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and 
bulbs 
‘‘(a) CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND ACQUISI-
TION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.—Each public building con-
structed, altered, or acquired by the Administrator of Gen-
eral Services shall be equipped, to the maximum extent 
feasible as determined by the Administrator, with lighting 
fixtures and bulbs that are energy efficient. 
‘‘(b) MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.—Each 
lighting fixture or bulb that is replaced by the Adminis-
trator in the normal course of maintenance of public build-
ings shall be replaced, to the maximum extent feasible, 
with a lighting fixture or bulb that is energy efficient. 
‘‘(c) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making a determination 
under this section concerning the feasibility of installing 
a lighting fixture or bulb that is energy efficient, the Ad-
ministrator shall consider— 
‘‘(1) the life-cycle cost effectiveness of the fix-
ture or bulb; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00472
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
473 
‘‘(2) the compatibility of the fixture or bulb 
with existing equipment; 
‘‘(3) whether use of the fixture or bulb could re-
sult in interference with productivity; 
‘‘(4) the aesthetics relating to use of the fixture 
or bulb; and 
‘‘(5) such other factors as the Administrator 
determines appropriate. 
‘‘(d) ENERGY STAR.—A lighting fixture or bulb shall 
be treated as being energy efficient for purposes of this 
section if— 
‘‘(1) the fixture or bulb is certified under the 
Energy Star program established by section 324A of 
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6294a); or 
‘‘(2) the Administrator has otherwise deter-
mined that the fixture or bulb is energy efficient. 
‘‘(e) APPLICABILITY OF BUY AMERICAN ACT.—Ac-
quisitions carried out pursuant to this section shall be sub-
ject to the requirements of the Buy American Act (41 
U.S.C. 10c et seq.). 
‘‘(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The requirements of sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall take effect one year after the 
date of enactment of this subsection.’’. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00473
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
474 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for 
such chapter is amended by striking the items relat-
ing to sections 3313, 3314, and 3315 and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘3313. Use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs. 
‘‘3314. Maximum period for utility services contracts. 
‘‘3315. Delegation. 
‘‘3316. Report to Congress. 
‘‘3317. Certain authority not affected.’’. 
(d) MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR UTILITY SERVICE CON-
TRACTS.—Such chapter is further amended by inserting 
after section 3313 (as inserted by subsection (c)(1) of this 
section) the following: 
‘‘§ 3314. Maximum period for utility service contracts 
‘‘Notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B), the Adminis-
trator of General Services may contract for public utility 
services for a period of not more than 30 years if cost 
effective and necessary to promote the use of energy effi-
cient and renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic 
systems.’’. 
(e) EVALUATION FACTOR.—Section 3310 of such 
title is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and 
(5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(3) shall include in the solicitation for any 
lease requiring a prospectus under section 3307 an 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00474
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
475 
evaluation factor considering the extent to which the 
offeror will promote energy efficiency and the use of 
renewable energy;’’. 
SEC. 8602. PUBLIC BUILDING LIFE-CYCLE COSTS. 
Section 544(a)(1) of the National Energy Conserva-
tion Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8254(a)(1)) is amended by 
striking ‘‘25’’ and inserting ‘‘40’’. 
SEC. 8603. INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HEADQUARTERS 
BUILDING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of General 
Services shall install a photovoltaic system, as set forth 
in the Sun Wall Design Project, for the headquarters 
building of the Department of Energy located at 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, commonly 
known as the Forrestal Building. 
(b) FUNDING.—There shall be available from the 
Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592 of title 
40, United States Code, $30,000,000 to carry out this sec-
tion. Such sums shall be derived from the unobligated bal-
ance of amounts made available from the Fund for fiscal 
year 2007, and prior fiscal years, for repairs and alter-
nations and other activities (excluding amounts made 
available for the energy program). Such sums shall remain 
available until expended. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00475
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
476 
(c) OBLIGATION
OF FUNDS.—None of the funds 
made available pursuant to subsection (b) may be obli-
gated prior to September 30, 2007. 
PART 2—COAST GUARD 
SEC. 8631. PROHIBITION ON INCANDESCENT LAMPS BY 
COAST GUARD. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—Except as provided by subsection 
(b), on and after January 1, 2009, a general service incan-
descent lamp shall not be purchased or installed in a Coast 
Guard facility by or on behalf of the Coast Guard. 
(b) EXCEPTION.—A general service incandescent 
lamp may be purchased, installed, and used in a Coast 
Guard facility whenever the application of a general serv-
ice incandescent lamp is— 
(1) necessary due to purpose or design, includ-
ing medical, security, and industrial applications; 
(2) reasonable due to the architectural or his-
torical value of a light fixture installed before Janu-
ary 1, 2009; or 
(3) the Commandant of the Coast Guard deter-
mines that operational requirements necessitate the 
use of a general service incandescent lamp. 
(c) LIMITATION.—In this section, the term ‘‘facility’’ 
does not include a vessel or aircraft of the Coast Guard. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00476
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
477 
PART 3—ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 
SEC. 8651. CAPITOL COMPLEX PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF FEASI-
BILITY STUDY. 
(a) STUDY.—The Architect of the Capitol may per-
form a feasibility study regarding construction of a photo-
voltaic roof for the Rayburn House Office Building. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall 
transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives a report on the 
results of the feasibility study and recommendations re-
garding construction of a photovoltaic roof for the building 
referred to in subsection (a). 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008. 
SEC. 8652. CAPITOL COMPLEX E–85 REFUELING STATION. 
(a) CONSTRUCTION.—The Architect of the Capitol 
may construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E– 
85 fuel at or within close proximity to the Capitol Grounds 
Fuel Station. 
(b) USE.—The E–85 fuel tank and pumping system 
shall be available for use by all legislative branch vehicles 
capable of operating with E–85 fuel, subject to such other 
legislative branch agencies reimbursing the Architect of 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:34 Aug 01, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00477
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3220.IH
H3220
bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with BILLS