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15 U.S.C. § 2706 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2706. Informational and testing functions of Secretary of Energy
(a) Evaluations of new or improved technologies pursuant to written submissions
The Secretary of Energy shall, for the purposes of performing his responsibilities under this chapter, consider any reasonable new or improved technology, a description of which is submitted to the Secretary of Energy in writing, which could lead or contribute to the development of advanced automobile propulsion system technology.
(b) Testing by Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency of systems developed under research and development program or submitted by Secretary; scope and purposes of tests; submission of test data and results to Secretary
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall test, or cause to be tested, in a facility subject to Environmental Protection Agency supervision, each advanced automobile propulsion system in an appropriately modified production vehicle equipped with such a system developed in whole or in part with Federal financial assistance under this chapter, or referred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for such purpose by the Secretary of Energy, to determine whether such vehicle complies with any exhaust emission standards or any other requirements promulgated or reasonably expected to be promulgated under any provision of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857 et seq.) [42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.], the Noise Control Act of 1972 (42 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.), or any other provision of Federal law administered by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. In conjunction with any test for compliance with exhaust emission standards under this section, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall also conduct tests to determine the fuel economy of such vehicle. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit all test data and the results of such tests to the Secretary of Energy.
(c) Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information, data, and materials to developers
The Secretary of Energy shall collect, analyze, and disseminate to developers information, data, and materials that may be relevant to the development of advanced automobile propulsion system technology.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 307, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 82.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Air Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 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 7401 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Noise Control Act of 1972 (42 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.), referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 92–574, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1234, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 65 (§ 4901 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4901 of Title 42 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 2707 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2707. Patents and inventions; statutory provisions applicable; contracts or grants covered
Section 5908 of title 42 shall apply to any contract (including any assignment, substitution of parties, or subcontract thereunder) or grant, entered into, made, or issued by the Secretary of Energy under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 308, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 82.)
15 U.S.C. § 2708 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2708. Comptroller General audit and examination of books, etc.; statutory provisions applicable; contracts or grants covered
Section 5876 of title 42 shall apply with respect to the authority of the Comptroller General to have access to and rights of examination of books, documents, papers, and records of recipients of financial assistance under this chapter; except that for the purposes of this chapter, the term “contract” (as used in section 2206 of title 42, insofar as it relates to such section 5876 of title 42) means “contract or grant”.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 309, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 82.)
15 U.S.C. § 2709 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2709. Reports to Congress by Secretary of Energy
(a) Comprehensive program, etc.
As a separate part of the annual report submitted under section 5914(a) 1 of title 42 with respect to the comprehensive plan and program then in effect under section 5905(a) and (b) of title 42, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress an annual report of activities under this chapter. Such report shall include—
(1) a current comprehensive program definition for implementing this chapter;
(2) an evaluation of the state of automobile propulsion system research and development in the United States;
(3) the number and amount of contracts and grants made under this chapter;
(4) an analysis of the progress made in developing advanced automobile propulsion system technology; and
(5) suggestions for improvements in advanced automobile propulsion system research and development, including recommendations for legislation.
(b) Study on financial obligation guarantees
The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a survey of developers, lending institutions, and other appropriate persons or institutions and shall otherwise make a study for the purpose of determining whether, and under what conditions, research, development, demonstration, and commercial availability of advanced automobile propulsion system technology may be aided by the guarantee of financial obligations by the Federal Government. The Secretary of Energy shall report the results of such survey and study to the Congress within 1 year after February 25, 1978. Such report shall include an examination of those stages of advanced automobile propulsion system technology research, development, demonstration, and commercialization for which financial obligation guarantees may be useful or appropriate and shall contain such legislative recommendations as may be necessary.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 310, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 83.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 5914 of title 42, referred to in subsec. (a), was omitted from the Code.
15 U.S.C. § 2710 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2710. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this chapter, in addition to any amounts made available for such purposes pursuant to title I of this Act, the sum of $12,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 312, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 83.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title I of this Act, referred to in text, is title I (§§ 101–107) of Pub. L. 95–238, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 47. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 2806 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2806. Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
(a) Termination or nonrenewal of franchise
(1) To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to the termination (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any franchise, or to the nonrenewal (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any franchise relationship, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of any law or regulation (including any remedy or penalty applicable to any violation thereof) with respect to termination (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any such franchise or to the nonrenewal (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any such franchise relationship unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.
(2) No State or political subdivision of a State may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of law (including a regulation) that requires a payment for the goodwill of a franchisee on the termination of a franchise or nonrenewal of a franchise relationship authorized by this subchapter.
(b) Transfer or assignment of franchise
(1) Nothing in this subchapter authorizes any transfer or assignment of any franchise or prohibits any transfer or assignment of any franchise as authorized by the provisions of such franchise or by any applicable provision of State law which permits such transfer or assignment without regard to any provision of the franchise.
(2) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any State from specifying the terms and conditions under which any franchise or franchise relationship may be transferred to the designated successor of a franchisee upon the death of the franchisee.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title I, § 106, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 332; Pub. L. 103–371, § 5, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3485.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–371, § 5(1), redesignated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–371, § 5(2), redesignated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
15 U.S.C. § 2807 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2807. Prohibition on restriction of installation of renewable fuel pumps
(a) Definition
In this section:
(1) Renewable fuel
The term “renewable fuel” means any fuel—
(A) at least 85 percent of the volume of which consists of ethanol; or
(B) any mixture of biodiesel and diesel or renewable diesel (as defined in regulations adopted pursuant to section 7545(o) of title 42 (40 CFR, part 80)), determined without regard to any use of kerosene and containing at least 20 percent biodiesel or renewable diesel.
(2) Franchise-related document
The term “franchise-related document” means—
(A) a franchise under this chapter; and
(B) any other contract or directive of a franchisor relating to terms or conditions of the sale of fuel by a franchisee.
(b) Prohibitions
(1) In general
No franchise-related document entered into or renewed on or after December 19, 2007, shall contain any provision allowing a franchisor to restrict the franchisee or any affiliate of the franchisee from—
(A) installing on the marketing premises of the franchisee a renewable fuel pump or tank, except that the franchisee’s franchisor may restrict the installation of a tank on leased marketing premises of such franchisor;
(B) converting an existing tank or pump on the marketing premises of the franchisee for renewable fuel use, so long as such tank or pump and the piping connecting them are either warranted by the manufacturer or certified by a recognized standards setting organization to be suitable for use with such renewable fuel;
(C) advertising (including through the use of signage) the sale of any renewable fuel;
(D) selling renewable fuel in any specified area on the marketing premises of the franchisee (including any area in which a name or logo of a franchisor or any other entity appears);
(E) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee;
(F) listing renewable fuel availability or prices, including on service station signs, fuel dispensers, or light poles; or
(G) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card,
so long as such activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) do not constitute mislabeling, misbranding, willful adulteration, or other trademark violations by the franchisee.
(2) Effect of provision
Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a franchisor from requiring the franchisee to obtain reasonable indemnification and insurance policies.
(c) Exception to 3-grade requirement
No franchise-related document that requires that 3 grades of gasoline be sold by the applicable franchisee shall prevent the franchisee from selling a renewable fuel in lieu of 1, and only 1, grade of gasoline.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title I, § 107, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 241(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section 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. § 2824 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2824. Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
(a) To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt or continue in effect, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any provision of law or regulation with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.
(b) A State or political subdivision thereof may provide for any investigative or enforcement action, remedy, or penalty (including procedural actions necessary to carry out such investigative or enforcement actions, remedies, or penalties) with respect to any provision of law or regulation permitted by subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title II, § 204, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 337; Pub. L. 102–486, title XV, § 1502(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2997.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–486 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of any law or regulation (including any remedy or penalty applicable to any violation thereof) with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.”
15 U.S.C. § 2841 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2841. Study by Secretary of Energy
(a) Consultation with Chairman of Federal Trade Commission, Attorney General, and other agencies deemed appropriate by Secretary
The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General and other agencies as the Secretary deems appropriate, shall conduct a study of the extent to which producers, refiners, and other suppliers of motor fuel subsidize the sale of such motor fuel at retail or wholesale with profits obtained from other operations.
(b) Scope
Such study shall examine—
(1) the role of vertically integrated operations in facilitating subsidization of sales of motor fuel at wholesale or retail;
(2) the extent to which such subsidization is predatory and presents a threat to competition;
(3) the profitability of various segments of the petroleum industry;
(4) the impact of prohibiting such subsidization on the competitive viability of various segments of the petroleum industry, on prices of motor fuel to consumers and on the health and structure of the petroleum industry as a whole; and
(5) such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Notice to interested parties and opportunity to present written and oral data, views and arguments
In conducting the study required by this section, the Secretary shall give appropriate notice and afford interested persons an opportunity to present written and oral data, views and arguments concerning such study.
(d) Report to Congress; contents and time for submission; Presidential promulgation of rules establishing interim measures; submission date and duration of interim measures; Congressional approval of interim measures
(1) The Secretary shall report the results of the study required by this section, together with such recommendations for legislative action and such statistical evidence as he deems appropriate to the Congress on or before the expiration of the eighteenth month after June 19, 1978.
(2) If the President determines that interim measures are necessary and appropriate to maintain the competitive viability of the marketing sector of the petroleum industry during Congressional consideration of the recommendations contained in the report submitted under paragraph (1), he shall prescribe, by rule, in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 6393(a) of title 42 such interim measures.
(3) No interim measure proposed by the President under this section may be submitted after January 1, 1980, and the effect of such measure if approved by the Congress under paragraph (4) may not extend beyond 18 months after such Congressional approval.
(4) Such interim measure shall not take effect unless approved by both Houses of Congress as if it were a contingency plan under section 6422 of title 42: Provided, That the 60-day period referred to in such section shall be extended to 90 days for purposes of this section.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title III, § 301, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 337.)
15 U.S.C. § 2902 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2902. Purpose
It is the purpose of the Congress in this chapter to establish a national climate program that will assist the Nation and the world to understand and respond to natural and man-induced climate processes and their implications.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 3, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 601.)
15 U.S.C. § 2903 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2903. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) The term “Board” means the Climate Program Policy Board.
(2) The term “Office” means the National Climate Program Office.
(3) The term “Program” means the National Climate Program.
(4) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 4, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 601; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6084(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 136.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Pub. L. 99–272 added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively.
15 U.S.C. § 2905 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2905. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6084(g), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 137
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–367, § 6, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 603, related to establishment and requirements of intergovernmental climate programs.
15 U.S.C. § 2906 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2906. Annual report
The Secretary shall prepare and submit to the President and the authorizing committees of the Congress, not later than March 31 of each year, a report on the activities conducted pursuant to this chapter during the preceding fiscal year, including—
(a) a summary of the achievements of the Program during the previous fiscal year;
(b) an analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Program;
(c) a copy of the 5-year plan and any changes made in such plan;
(d) a summary of the multiagency budget request for the Program of section 2904(g) of this title; and
(e) any recommendations for additional legislation which may be required to assist in achieving the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 7, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 604; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 202(b), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1822.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1982—Pub. L. 97–375 substituted “March 31” for “January 30”.
15 U.S.C. § 2907 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2907. Contract and grant authority; records and audits
(a) Functions vested in any Federal officer or agency by this chapter or under the Program may be exercised through the facilities and personnel of the agency involved or, to the extent provided or approved in advance in appropriation Acts, by other persons or entities under contracts or grant arrangements entered into by such officer or agency.
(b)
(1) Each person or entity to which Federal funds are made available under a contract or grant arrangement as authorized by this chapter shall keep such records as the Director of the Office shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such person or entity of such funds, the total cost of the activities for which such funds were so made available, the amount of that portion of such cost supplied from other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
(2) The Director of the Office and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of 3 years after the completion of the activities (referred to in paragraph (1)) of any person or entity pursuant to any contract or grant arrangement referred to in subsection (a) of this section, have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of such person or entity which, in the judgment of the Director or the Comptroller General, may be related or pertinent to such contract or grant arrangement.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 8, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 604.)
15 U.S.C. § 2908 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2908. Authorization of appropriations
In addition to any other funds otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of conducting climate-related programs, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, not to exceed $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, not to exceed $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and not to exceed $25,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, of which amount not less than $2,653,000 shall be made directly available to the National Climate Program Office in the form of a budget item separate from the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 9, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 96–547, § 1, Dec. 18, 1980, 94 Stat. 3217.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–547 revised former subsec. (a) into entire section with additional provisions relating to fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1981, and struck out subsec. (b) setting forth authorization of appropriations for grants.
15 U.S.C. § 2921 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2921. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “Committee” means the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences established under section 2932 of this title;
(2) “Council” means the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology;
(3) “global change” means changes in the global environment (including alterations in climate, land productivity, oceans or other water resources, atmospheric chemistry, and ecological systems) that may alter the capacity of the Earth to sustain life;
(4) “global change research” means study, monitoring, assessment, prediction, and information management activities to describe and understand—
(A) the interactive physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate the total Earth system;
(B) the unique environment that the Earth provides for life;
(C) changes that are occurring in the Earth system; and
(D) the manner in which such system, environment, and changes are influenced by human actions;
(5) “Plan” means the National Global Change Research Plan developed under section 2934 of this title, or any revision thereof; and
(6) “Program” means the United States Global Change Research Program established under section 2933 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–606, § 2, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3096.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–606, § 1, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3096, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Global Change Research Act of 1990’.”
Pub. L. 101–606, title II, § 201, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3102, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘International Cooperation in Global Change Research Act of 1990’.”