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30 U.S.C. § 1904 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1904. Marine mineral research centers
(a) In general
No later than 90 days after October 19, 1996, the Secretary shall designate 3 centers for marine mineral research and related activities.
(b) Concentration
One center shall concentrate primarily on research in the continental shelf regions of the United States, 1 center shall concentrate primarily on research in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands, and 1 center shall concentrate primarily on research in arctic and cold water regions.
(c) Criteria
In designating a center under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to a university that—
(1) administers a federally funded center for marine minerals research;
(2) matriculates students for advanced degrees in marine geological sciences, nonenergy natural resources, and related fields of science and engineering;
(3) is a United States university with established programs and facilities that primarily focus on marine mineral resources;
(4) has engaged in collaboration and cooperation with industry, governmental agencies, and other universities in the field of marine mineral resources;
(5) has demonstrated significant engineering, development, and design experience in two or more of the following areas; 1
(A) seabed exploration systems;
(B) marine mining systems; and
(C) marine mineral processing systems; and
(6) has been designated by the Secretary as a State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute.
(d) Center activities
A center shall—
(1) provide technical assistance to the Secretary concerning marine mineral resources;
(2) advise the Secretary on pertinent international activities in marine mineral resources development;
(3) engage in research, training, and education transfer associated with the characterization and utilization of marine mineral resources; and
(4) promote the efficient identification, assessment, exploration, and management of marine mineral resources in an environmentally sound manner.
(e) Allocation of funds
In distributing funds to the centers designated under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, allocate an equal amount to each center.
(f) Limitations
(1) Administrative expenses
Not more than 5 percent of the amount made available to carry out this section during a fiscal year may be used by the Secretary for expenses associated with administration of the program authorized by this section.
(2) Construction costs
None of the funds made available under this section may be used for the construction of a new building or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building (including site grading and improvement and architect fees).
(Pub. L. 91–631, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 104–325, § 2(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3998.)
30 U.S.C. § 1905 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1905. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–631, title II, § 205, as added Pub. L. 104–325, § 2(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3999.)
30 U.S.C. § 2001 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2001. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) in order to promote energy independence and meet the increasing demand for energy, the United States will require a diversified portfolio of substantially increased quantities of electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels;
(2) according to the report submitted to Congress by the National Research Council entitled “Charting the Future of Methane Hydrate Research in the United States”, the total United States resources of gas hydrates have been estimated to be on the order of 200,000 trillion cubic feet;
(3) according to the report of the National Commission on Energy Policy entitled “Ending the Energy Stalemate—A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenge”, and dated December 2004, the United States may be endowed with over one-fourth of the methane hydrate deposits in the world;
(4) according to the Energy Information Administration, a shortfall in natural gas supply from conventional and unconventional sources is expected to occur in or about 2020; and
(5) the National Academy of Sciences states that methane hydrate may have the potential to alleviate the projected shortfall in the natural gas supply.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 2, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 894.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–193, § 1, as added by Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 894, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000’.”
heading: Reclassification
text: Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(b), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898, provided that: “The Law Revision Counsel shall reclassify the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 (30 U.S.C. 1902 note; Public Law 106–193) to a new chapter at the end of title 30, United States Code.”
30 U.S.C. § 2002 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2002. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Contract
The term “contract” means a procurement contract within the meaning of section 6303 of title 31.
(2) Cooperative agreement
The term “cooperative agreement” means a cooperative agreement within the meaning of section 6305 of title 31.
(3) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(4) Grant
The term “grant” means a grant awarded under a grant agreement (within the meaning of section 6304 of title 31).
(5) Industrial enterprise
The term “industrial enterprise” means a private, nongovernmental enterprise that has an expertise or capability that relates to methane hydrate research and development.
(6) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1002 of title 20).
(7) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy.
(8) Secretary of Commerce
The term “Secretary of Commerce” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(9) Secretary of Defense
The term “Secretary of Defense” means the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretary of the Navy.
(10) Secretary of the Interior
The term “Secretary of the Interior” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Director of the Minerals Management Service.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 3, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 895.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: The Minerals Management Service was abolished and functions divided among the Office of Natural Resources Revenue, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. See Secretary of the Interior Orders No. 3299 of May 19, 2010, and No. 3302 of June 18, 2010, and chapters II, V, and XII of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, as revised by final rules of the Department of the Interior at 75 F.R. 61051 and 76 F.R. 64432.
30 U.S.C. § 2004 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2004. National Research Council study
(a) Agreement for Study
The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council under which the National Research Council shall—
(1) conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and
(2) make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs.
(b) Report
Not later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the National Research Council under this section.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 5, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
30 U.S.C. § 2005 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2005. Reports and studies for Congress
The Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate copies of any report or study that the Department of Energy prepares at the direction of any committee of Congress relating to the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 6, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
30 U.S.C. § 2006 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2006. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended—
(1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and
(5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 7, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
31 U.S.C. § 101 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 101. Agency
In this title, “agency” means a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
101
(no source).
The section is included to avoid the necessity for defining “agency” each time it is used in the revised title.
31 U.S.C. § 102 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 102. Executive agency
In this title, “executive agency” means a department, agency, or instrumentality in the executive branch of the United States Government.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
102
(no source).
The section is included to avoid the necessity for defining “executive agency” each time it is used in the revised title.
31 U.S.C. § 103 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 103. United States
In this title, “United States”, when used in a geographic sense, means the States of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
103
(no source).
The section is included to avoid the necessity for defining “United States” each time it is used in the revised title.
31 U.S.C. § 302 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 302. Treasury of the United States
The United States Government has a Treasury of the United States. The Treasury is in the Department of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 879.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
302
31:472.
R.S. § 3591.
The section is substituted for the source provisions to eliminate unnecessary words and because of subsequent laws and the restatement in the revised title about the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury and coins, currency, accounts, depositaries, and public debt of the United States Government.
31 U.S.C. § 303 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 303. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(a) The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is a bureau in the Department of the Treasury.
(b) The head of the Bureau is the Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Director—
(1) shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary; and
(2) reports directly to the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 879.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
303
31:171.
June 4, 1897, ch. 2, § 1(4th proviso on p. 18), 30 Stat. 18.
In subsection (a), the words “a bureau in the Department of the Treasury” are added for clarity and consistency in chapter 3 of the revised title.
In subsection (b), the first sentence is substituted for the words before the first comma because of the source provisions restated in section 321(c) of the revised title. Clause (1) is substituted for “subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “and be responsible” are omitted as being included in “reports directly to” and because of section 301 of the revised title.
31 U.S.C. § 304 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 304. United States Mint
(a) The United States Mint is a bureau in the Department of the Treasury.
(b)
(1) The head of the Mint is the Director of the Mint. The Director is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The term of the Director is 5 years. The President may remove the Director from office. On removal, the President shall send a message to the Senate giving the reasons for removal.
(2) The Director shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 879; Pub. L. 102–390, title II, § 225(a), (b)(1), (2), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1629.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
304(a)
31:251(1st sentence less words after 1st comma).
R.S. § 343(less 1st sentence words after 1st comma).
304(b)(1)
31:251(2d sentence words before comma, last sentence).
304(b)(2)
31:251(2d sentence words after comma).
In subsection (b)(1), the word “head” is substituted for “chief officer” in 31:251 for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The word “is” is substituted for “shall be denominated” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b)(2), the words “The Director shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury” are substituted for “and shall be under the general direction of the Secretary of the Treasury” for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–390, § 225(b)(2), substituted “United States Mint” for “Bureau of the Mint” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–390, § 225(a), substituted “United States Mint” for “Bureau of the Mint”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–390, § 225(b)(1), substituted “head of the Mint” for “head of the Bureau”.
31 U.S.C. § 305 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 305. Federal Financing Bank
The Federal Financing Bank, established under section 4 of the Federal Financing Bank Act of 1973 (12 U.S.C. 2283), is subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 879.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
305
(no source).
The section is included to provide in subchapter I of chapter 3 of the revised title a complete list of the organizational units established by law that are in the Department of the Treasury or are subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury.
31 U.S.C. § 307 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 307. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, established under section 324 of the Revised Statutes (12 U.S.C. 1), is an office in the Department of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 880.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
307
(no source).
The section is included to provide in subchapter I of chapter 3 of the revised title a complete list of the organizational units established by law that are in the Department of the Treasury or are subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury. The title “Office of the Comptroller of the Currency” and the word “office” are used to reflect the name that this organizational unit of the Department of the Treasury historically has been given.
31 U.S.C. § 308 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 308. United States Customs Service
The United States Customs Service, established under section 1 of the Act of March 3, 1927 (19 U.S.C. 2071), is a service in the Department of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 880.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
308
(no source).
The section is included to provide in subchapter I of chapter 3 of the revised title a complete list of the organizational units established by law that are in the Department of the Treasury or are subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury.
heading: Change of Name
text: Bureau of Customs redesignated United States Customs Service by Treasury Department Order 165–23, Apr. 4, 1973, eff. Aug. 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 13037.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
31 U.S.C. § 309 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 309. Office of Thrift Supervision
The Office of Thrift Supervision established under section 3(a) 1 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act shall be an office in the Department of the Treasury.
(Added Pub. L. 101–73, title III, § 307(a)(1), Aug. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 352; amended Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(f)(1)(A), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1361.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3(a) of the Home Owners’ Loan Act, referred to in text, which established the Office of Thrift Supervision, was classified to section 1462a(a) of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and was struck out by Pub. L. 111–203, title III, § 369(3)(B), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1558.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 309 was renumbered section 315 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–272 substituted “section 3(a)” for “section 2A(a)”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Office of Thrift Supervision abolished and functions transferred to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation by sections 5412 and 5413 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
31 U.S.C. § 311 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 311. Office of Intelligence and Analysis
(a) Establishment.—
There is established within the Department of the Treasury, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (in this section referred to as the “Office”), which shall—
(1) be within the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence;
(2) be responsible for the receipt, analysis, collation, and dissemination of foreign intelligence and foreign counterintelligence information (within the meaning of section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)) 1 related to the operation and responsibilities of the Department of the Treasury; and
(3) have such other related duties and authorities as may be assigned to it by the Secretary, subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary.
(b) Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis.—
The Office shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Assistant Secretary shall report directly to the Undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes.
(Added Pub. L. 108–177, title I, § 105(a)(1)(B), Dec. 13, 2003, 117 Stat. 2603; amended Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title II, § 222(b)(1), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3245.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Security Act of 1947, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, 61 Stat. 495, which was formerly classified principally to chapter 15 (§ 401 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to editorial reclassification in chapter 44 (§ 3001 et seq.) of Title 50. Section 3 of the Act is now classified to section 3003 of Title 50. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 311 was renumbered section 315 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–447, § 222(b)(1)(A), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–447, § 222(b)(1)(B), substituted “Terrorism and Financial Crimes” for “Enforcement”.
heading: Construction
text: Pub. L. 108–177, title I, § 105(b), Dec. 13, 2003, 117 Stat. 2603, as amended by Pub. L. 111–259, title VIII, § 808, Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2749, provided that: “Nothing in section 311 of title 31, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), or in section 313 of such title, shall be construed to alter the authorities and responsibilities of the Director of National Intelligence with respect to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury as an element of the intelligence community.”