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15 U.S.C. § 2664 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2664. Model construction standards and techniques
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall develop model construction standards and techniques for controlling radon levels within new buildings. To the maximum extent possible, these standards and techniques should be developed with the assistance of organizations involved in establishing national building construction standards and techniques. The Administrator shall make a draft of the document containing the model standards and techniques available for public review and comment. The model standards and techniques shall provide for geographic differences in construction types and materials, geology, weather, and other variables that may affect radon levels in new buildings. The Administrator shall make final model standards and techniques available to the public by June 1, 1990. The Administrator shall work to ensure that organizations responsible for developing national model building codes, and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States, adopt the Agency’s model standards and techniques.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2756.)
15 U.S.C. § 2668 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2668. Regional radon training centers
(a) Funding program
Upon application of colleges, universities, institutions of higher learning, or consortia of such institutions, the Administrator may make a grant or cooperative agreement, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator considers appropriate, under this section to the applicant for the purpose of establishing and operating a regional radon training center.
(b) Purpose of centers
The purpose of a regional radon training center is to develop information and provide training to Federal and State officials, professional and private firms, and the public regarding the health risks posed by radon and demonstrated methods of radon measurement and mitigation.
(c) Applications
Any colleges, universities, institutions of higher learning or consortia of such institutions may submit an application for funding under this section. Such applications shall be submitted to the Administrator in such form and containing such information as the Administrator may require.
(d) Selection criteria
The Administrator shall support at least 3 eligible applications with the full amount of available funds. The Administrator shall select recipients of funding under this section to ensure that funds are equitably allocated among regions of the United States, and on the basis of each of the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the applicant’s program will promote the purpose described in subsection (b) of this section.
(2) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant regarding radon measurement and mitigation methods and other radon-related issues.
(3) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant in radon training and in activities relating to information development and dissemination.
(4) The seriousness of the radon problem in the region.
(5) The geographical coverage of the proposed center.
(6) Any other uniform criteria that the Administrator deems necessary to promote the purpose described in subsection (b) of this section and that the Administrator provides to potential applicants prior to the application process.
(e) Termination of funding
No funding may be given under this section in any fiscal year to an applicant which in the preceding fiscal year received funding under this section unless the Administrator determines that the recipient satisfactorily implemented the activities that were funded in the preceding year.
(f) Authorization
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program under this section not to exceed $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1989, 1990, and 1991.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2762.)
15 U.S.C. § 2670 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2670. Regulations
The Administrator is authorized to issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 310, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2764.)
15 U.S.C. § 2671 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2671. Additional authorizations
Amounts authorized to be appropriated in this subchapter for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter are in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated under other provisions of law for radon-related activities.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 311, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2764.)
15 U.S.C. § 2683 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2683. Identification of dangerous levels of lead
Within 18 months after October 28, 1992, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations which shall identify, for purposes of this subchapter and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 [42 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.], lead-based paint hazards, lead-contaminated dust, and lead-contaminated soil.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 403, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3916.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, referred to in text, is title X of Pub. L. 102–550, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3897, which is classified principally to chapter 63A (§ 4851 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4851 of Title 42 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 2686 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2686. Lead hazard information pamphlet
(a) Lead hazard information pamphlet
Not later than 2 years after October 28, 1992, after notice and opportunity for comment, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall publish, and from time to time revise, a lead hazard information pamphlet to be used in connection with this subchapter and section 4852d of title 42. The pamphlet shall—
(1) contain information regarding the health risks associated with exposure to lead;
(2) provide information on the presence of lead-based paint hazards in federally assisted, federally owned, and target housing;
(3) describe the risks of lead exposure for children under 6 years of age, pregnant women, women of childbearing age, persons involved in home renovation, and others residing in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards;
(4) describe the risks of renovation in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards;
(5) provide information on approved methods for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards and their effectiveness in identifying, reducing, eliminating, or preventing exposure to lead-based paint hazards;
(6) advise persons how to obtain a list of contractors certified pursuant to this subchapter in lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction in the area in which the pamphlet is to be used;
(7) state that a risk assessment or inspection for lead-based paint is recommended prior to the purchase, lease, or renovation of target housing;
(8) state that certain State and local laws impose additional requirements related to lead-based paint in housing and provide a listing of Federal, State, and local agencies in each State, including address and telephone number, that can provide information about applicable laws and available governmental and private assistance and financing; and
(9) provide such other information about environmental hazards associated with residential real property as the Administrator deems appropriate.
(b) Renovation of target housing
Within 2 years after October 28, 1992, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations under this subsection to require each person who performs for compensation a renovation of target housing to provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to the owner and occupant of such housing prior to commencing the renovation.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 406, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3920.)
15 U.S.C. § 2687 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2687. Regulations
The regulations of the Administrator under this subchapter shall include such recordkeeping and reporting requirements as may be necessary to insure the effective implementation of this subchapter. The regulations may be amended from time to time as necessary.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 407, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3921.)
15 U.S.C. § 2688 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2688. Control of lead-based paint hazards at Federal facilities
Each department, agency, and instrumentality of executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government (1) having jurisdiction over any property or facility, or (2) engaged in any activity resulting, or which may result, in a lead-based paint hazard, and each officer, agent, or employee thereof, shall be subject to, and comply with, all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, both substantive and procedural (including any requirement for certification, licensing, recordkeeping, or reporting or any provisions for injunctive relief and such sanctions as may be imposed by a court to enforce such relief) respecting lead-based paint, lead-based paint activities, and lead-based paint hazards in the same manner, and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity is subject to such requirements, including the payment of reasonable service charges. The Federal, State, interstate, and local substantive and procedural requirements referred to in this subsection include, but are not limited to, all administrative orders and all civil and administrative penalties and fines regardless of whether such penalties or fines are punitive or coercive in nature, or whether imposed for isolated, intermittent or continuing violations. The United States hereby expressly waives any immunity otherwise applicable to the United States with respect to any such substantive or procedural requirement (including, but not limited to, any injunctive relief, administrative order, or civil or administrative penalty or fine referred to in the preceding sentence, or reasonable service charge). The reasonable service charges referred to in this section include, but are not limited to, fees or charges assessed for certification and licensing, as well as any other nondiscriminatory charges that are assessed in connection with a Federal, State, interstate, or local lead-based paint, lead-based paint activities, or lead-based paint hazard activities program. No agent, employee, or officer of the United States shall be personally liable for any civil penalty under any Federal, State, interstate, or local law relating to lead-based paint, lead-based paint activities, or lead-based paint hazards with respect to any act or omission within the scope of his official duties.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 408, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3921.)
15 U.S.C. § 2689 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2689. Prohibited acts
It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to comply with a provision of this subchapter or with any rule or order issued under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 409, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3921.)
15 U.S.C. § 2690 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2690. Relationship to other Federal law
Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of other appropriate Federal agencies to establish or enforce any requirements which are at least as stringent as those established pursuant to this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 410, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3921.)
15 U.S.C. § 2692 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2692. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this subchapter such sums as may be necessary.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 412, as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3923.)
15 U.S.C. § 2695 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2695. Grants for healthy school environments
(a) In general
The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may provide grants to States for use in—
(1) providing technical assistance for programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (including the Tools for Schools Program and the Healthy School Environmental Assessment Tool) to schools for use in addressing environmental issues; and
(2) development and implementation of State school environmental health programs that include—
(A) standards for school building design, construction, and renovation; and
(B) identification of ongoing school building environmental problems, including contaminants, hazardous substances, and pollutant emissions, in the State and recommended solutions to address those problems, including assessment of information on the exposure of children to environmental hazards in school facilities.
(b) Sunset
The authority of the Administrator to carry out this section shall expire 5 years after December 19, 2007.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 461(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1640.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Subchapter effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
15 U.S.C. § 2695a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2695a. Model guidelines for siting of school facilities
Not later than 18 months after December 19, 2007, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue voluntary school site selection guidelines that account for—
(1) the special vulnerability of children to hazardous substances or pollution exposures in any case in which the potential for contamination at a potential school site exists;
(2) modes of transportation available to students and staff;
(3) the efficient use of energy; and
(4) the potential use of a school at the site as an emergency shelter.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 461(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1640.)
15 U.S.C. § 2695b (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2695b. Public outreach
(a) Reports
The Administrator shall publish and submit to Congress an annual report on all activities carried out under this subchapter, until the expiration of authority described in section 2695(b) of this title.
(b) Public outreach
The Federal Director appointed under section 17092(a) of title 42 (in this subchapter referred to as the “Federal Director”) shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the public clearinghouse established under section 17083(1) of title 42 receives and makes available information on the exposure of children to environmental hazards in school facilities, as provided by the Administrator.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 461(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1640.)
15 U.S.C. § 2695d (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2695d. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, and $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2013, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 461(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1642.)
15 U.S.C. § 2701 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2701. Congressional findings and purpose
(a) The Congress finds that—
(1) existing automobile propulsion systems, on the average, fall short of meeting the long-term goals of the Nation with respect to environmental protection, and energy conservation;
(2) advanced alternatives to existing automobile propulsion systems could, with sufficient research and development effort, meet these long-term goals, and have the potential to be mass produced at reasonable cost; and advanced automobile propulsion systems could operate with significantly less adverse environmental impact and fuel consumption than existing automobiles, while meeting all of the other requirements of Federal law;
(3) insufficient resources are being devoted to both research on and development of advanced automobile propulsion system technology;
(4) an expanded research and development effort with respect to advance automobile propulsion system technology would complement and stimulate corresponding efforts by the private sector and would encourage automobile manufacturers to consider seriously the incorporation of such advanced technology into automobiles and automobile components; and
(5) the Nation’s energy and environmental problems are urgent, and therefore advanced automobile propulsion system technology should be developed, tested, demonstrated, and prepared for manufacture within the shortest practicable time.
(b) It is therefore the purpose of the Congress, in this chapter to—
(1)
(A) direct the Department of Energy to make contracts and grants for research and development leading to the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems within 5 years of February 25, 1978, or within the shortest practicable time consistent with appropriate research and development techniques, and (B) evaluate and disseminate information with respect to advanced automobile propulsion system technology;
(2) preserve, enhance, and facilitate competition in research, development, and production with respect to existing and alternative automobile propulsion systems; and
(3) supplement, but neither supplant nor duplicate, the automotive propulsion system research and development efforts of private industry.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 302, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 78.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 301, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 78, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending section 2451 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Automotive Propulsion Research and Development Act of 1978’.”
15 U.S.C. § 2702 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2702. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “advanced automobile propulsion system” means an energy conversion system, including engine and drive train, which utilizes advanced technology and is suitable for use in an advanced automobile;
(2) “developer” means any person engaged in whole or in part in research or other efforts directed toward the development of advanced automobile technology;
(3) “fuel” means any energy source capable of propelling an automobile;
(4) “fuel economy” refers to the average distance traveled in representative driving conditions by an automobile per unit of fuel consumed, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with test procedures which shall be established by rule and shall require that fuel economy tests be conducted in conjunction with the exhaust emissions tests mandated by section 7525 of title 42;
(5) “intermodal adaptability” refers to any characteristics of an automobile which enable it to be operated or carried, or which facilitate its operation or carriage, by or on an alternative mode or other system of transportation;
(6) “reliability” refers to (A) the average time and distance over which normal automobile operation can be expected without significant repair or replacement of parts, and (B) the ease of diagnosis and repair of an automobile, its systems, and parts in the event of failure during use or damage from an accident;
(7) “safety” refers to the performance of an automobile propulsion system or equipment in such a manner that the public is protected against unreasonable risk of accident and against unreasonable risk of death or bodily injury in case of accident;
(8) “State” means any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 303, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 79.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 7525 of title 42, referred to in par. (4), was in the original “section 206 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857f–5)”, meaning act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, § 206, as added Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91–604, § 8(a), 84 Stat. 1694, which was formerly classified to section 1857f–5 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and which is classified to section 7525 of Title 42 pursuant to the general revision of the Clean Air Act by Pub. L. 95–95, Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 685.
15 U.S.C. § 2704 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2704. Evaluation by Secretary of Transportation on utilization of advanced technology by automobile industry
The Secretary of Transportation, in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, shall evaluate the extent to which the automobile industry utilizes advanced automotive technology which is or could be made available to it.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 305, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 81; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(i), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 724.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1995—Pub. L. 104–66 struck out at end “The Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the Congress each year on the results of such evaluation including any appropriate recommendations which may encourage the utilization of advanced automobile technology by the automobile industry.”