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42 U.S.C. § 5508 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5508. Program of applied research by Secretary of Energy for improvement and development of heating systems for commercial application; transmission of results to Secretary and Administrator
(a) The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a program of applied research relevant to (1) the improvement of solar heating components and systems and (2) the development and commercial application of combined solar heating and cooling components and systems as contemplated by the programs under this subchapter.
(b) The Secretary of Energy shall apprise the Secretary and the Administrator on a continuing basis of the results of the programs being conducted in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, and the Secretary and the Administrator shall insure that such results, where appropriate, are incorporated into the development and demonstration programs established by this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 10, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1074; Pub. L. 93–438, title I, § 104(f), title III, § 301(h), Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1238, 1250; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(a), title VII, §§ 703, 707, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577, 606, 607.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: “Secretary of Energy” substituted in text for “Director”, meaning Director of National Science Foundation, pursuant to sections 104(f) and 301(h) of Pub. L. 93–438, which are classified to sections 5814(f) and 5871(h) of this title and which transferred functions of National Science Foundation relating to or utilized in connection with solar heating and cooling development to Administrator of Energy Research and Development Administration, and pursuant to sections 301(a), 703, and 707 of Pub. L. 95–91, which are classified to sections 7151(a), 7293, and 7297 of this title and which terminated Energy Research and Development Administration and transferred its functions and functions of Administrator thereof (with certain exceptions) to Secretary of Energy.
42 U.S.C. § 5509 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5509. Supervision of systems and programs by Secretary
(a) Monitoring of performance; collection and evaluation of data; studies and investigation; reports to Congress
The Secretary, utilizing the services of the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and in coordination with such other Government agencies as may be appropriate, shall—
(1) monitor the performance and operation of solar heating and combined solar heating and cooling systems installed in residential dwellings under this subchapter;
(2) collect and evaluate data and information on the performance and operation of solar heating and combined solar heating and cooling systems installed in residential dwellings under this subchapter; and
(3) from time to time, carrying out such studies and investigations and take such other actions, including the submission of special reports to the Congress when appropriate, as may be necessary to assure that the programs for which the Secretary is responsible under this subchapter effectively carry out the policy of this subchapter.
(b) Cooperation with scientific, technical, and professional societies and industry representatives in development of performance criteria and test procedures
In the development of the performance criteria and test procedures required under sections 5503, 5504, and 5506 of this title, the Secretary shall work closely with the appropriate scientific, technical, and professional societies and industry representatives to insure the best possible use of available expertise in this area.
(c) Continued liaison with building and related industries and scientific and technical communities
The Secretary shall also maintain continuing liaison with the building industry and related industries and interests, and with the scientific and technical community during and after the period of the programs carried out under this subchapter, in order to assure that the projected benefits of such programs are and will continue to be realized.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 11, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1074; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards”.
42 U.S.C. § 5512 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5512. Small business concerns’ opportunities to participate in programs
In carrying out their functions under this subchapter, all Federal officers and agencies shall take steps to assure that small business concerns will have realistic and adequate opportunities to participate in the programs under this subchapter to the maximum extent possible.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 14, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1077.)
42 U.S.C. § 5513 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5513. Priorities and criteria of demonstration programs
The Secretary shall set priorities as far as possible consistent with the intent and operation of this subchapter in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) The residential dwellings and other buildings which will be part of the demonstration programs referred to in sections 5503, 5504, and 5507 of this title shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of the solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems involved, and of the dwellings and other buildings themselves, in both rural and urban locations and under climatic conditions which vary as much as possible.
(b) Consideration shall be given to projected costs of commercial production and maintenance of the solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems utilized in the demonstration programs.
(c) Encouragement should be given in the conduct of programs under this subchapter to those projects in which funds, appropriated by any State or political subdivision thereof for the purpose of sharing costs with the Federal Government for the purchase and installation of solar heating or combined solar heating and cooling components and systems, are committed before or after September 3, 1974.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 15, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1077.)
42 U.S.C. § 5514 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5514. Regulations
The Administrator and the Secretary in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and other appropriate officers and agencies, shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subchapter promptly and efficiently. Each such officer or agency, in consultation with the Administrator and the Secretary, may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out his or its particular functions under this subchapter promptly and efficiently.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 16, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1078; Pub. L. 93–438, title I, § 104(f), title III, § 301(h), Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1238, 1250; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(a), title VII, §§ 703, 707, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577, 606, 607; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: “Secretary of Energy” substituted in text for “Director”, meaning Director of the National Science Foundation, pursuant to sections 104(f) and 301(h) of Pub. L. 93–438, which are classified to sections 5814(f) and 5871(h) of this title and which transferred functions of National Science Foundation relating to or utilized in connection with solar heating and cooling development to Administrator of Energy Research and Development Administration, and pursuant to sections 301(a), 703, and 707 of Pub. L. 95–91, which are classified to sections 7151(a), 7293, and 7297 of this title and which terminated Energy Research and Development Administration and transferred its functions and functions of Administrator thereof (with certain exceptions) to Secretary of Energy.
42 U.S.C. § 5515 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5515. Use of publicly assisted housing by Secretary in demonstrations
The Secretary shall make appropriate use of publicly assisted housing and particularly low-rent housing assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.] in demonstrating solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 17, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1078.)
heading: References in Text
text: The United States Housing Act of 1937, referred to in text, is act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, as revised generally by Pub. L. 93–383, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 653, which is classified generally to chapter 8 (§ 1437 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1437 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 5516 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5516. Transfer of functions
Within sixty days after the effective date of the law creating the Energy Research and Development Administration or any other law creating a permanent Federal organization or agency having jurisdiction over the energy research and development functions of the United States (or within sixty days after September 3, 1974, if the effective date of such law occurs prior to the enactment of this subchapter), the energy research and development functions vested in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation under this subchapter and any funds which may have been appropriated pursuant to section 5517 of this title, to the extent necessary or appropriate, may, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, be transferred to and vested in the Energy Research and Development Administration or such other organization or agency.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 18, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1078.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Energy Research and Development Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administrator thereof transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by sections 7151(a) and 7293 of this title.
Functions of National Science Foundation relating to or utilized in connection with solar heating and cooling development transferred to Administrator of Energy Research and Development Administration by section 5814(f) of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5517 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5517. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Appropriations to National Aeronautics and Space Administration
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended, to carry out the functions vested in the Administrator by this subchapter.
(b) Appropriations to Department of Housing and Urban Development
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended. Any sums so appropriated shall be available (1) to carry out the functions vested in the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by this subchapter, and (2) for transfer to the Department of Defense, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the General Services Administration to enable them to carry out their respective functions under this subchapter.
(c) Appropriations for programs under this subchapter
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979, $50,000,000 in the aggregate to carry out the programs established by this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 93–409, § 19, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1078; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards”.
42 U.S.C. § 5551 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5551. Congressional declaration of findings and policy
(a) The Congress hereby finds that—
(1) the needs of a viable society depend on an ample supply of energy;
(2) the current imbalance between domestic supply and demand for fuels and energy is likely to persist for some time;
(3) dependence on nonrenewable energy resources cannot be continued indefinitely, particularly at current rates of consumption;
(4) it is in the Nation’s interest to expedite the long-term development of renewable and nonpolluting energy resources, such as solar energy;
(5) the various solar energy technologies are today at widely differing stages of development, with some already near the stage of commercial application and others still requiring basic research;
(6) the early development and export of viable equipment utilizing solar energy, consistent with the established preeminence of the United States in the field of high technology products, can make a valuable contribution to our balance of trade;
(7) the mass production and use of equipment utilizing solar energy will help to eliminate the dependence of the United States upon foreign energy sources and promote the national defense;
(8) to date, the national effort in research, development, and demonstration activities relating to the utilization of solar energy has been extremely limited; therefore
(9) the urgency of the Nation’s critical energy shortages and the need to make clean and renewable energy alternatives commercially viable require that the Nation undertake an intensive research, development, and demonstration program with an estimated Federal investment which may reach or exceed $1,000,000,000.
(b) The Congress declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to—
(1) pursue a vigorous and viable program of research and resource assessment of solar energy as a major source of energy for our national needs; and
(2) provide for the development and demonstration of practicable means to employ solar energy on a commercial scale.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 2, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1431.)
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of Pub. L. 93–473, which enacted this subchapter, as the “Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974”, see section 1 of Pub. L. 93–473, set out as a note under section 5501 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5552 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5552. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “solar energy” means energy which has recently originated in the Sun, including direct and indirect solar radiation and intermediate solar energy forms such as wind, sea thermal gradients, products of photosynthetic processes, organic wastes, and others;
(2) the term “byproducts” includes, with respect to any solar energy technology or process, any solar energy products (including energy forms) other than those associated with or constituting the primary product of such technology or process;
(3) the term “insolation” means the rate at which solar energy is received at the surface of the Earth;
(4) the term “Project” means the Solar Energy Coordination and Management Project; and
(5) the term “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Project.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 3, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1431.)
42 U.S.C. § 5554 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5554. Solar energy resource determination and assessment program; objectives; implementation
(a) The Chairman shall initiate a solar energy resource determination and assessment program with the objective of making a regional and national appraisal of all solar energy resources, including data on insolation, wind, sea thermal gradients, and potentials for photosynthetic conversion. The program shall emphasize identification of promising areas for commercial exploitation and development. The specific goals shall include—
(1) the development of better methods for predicting the availability of all solar energy resources, over long time periods and by geographic location;
(2) the development of advanced meteorological, oceanographic, and other instruments, methodology, and procedures necessary to measure the quality and quantity of all solar resources on periodic bases;
(3) the development of activities, arrangements, and procedures for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information and data relating to solar energy resource assessment.
(b) The Chairman, acting through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other appropriate agencies, shall—
(1) develop and carry out a general plan for inventorying all forms of solar energy resources associated with Federal lands and (where consistent with property rights) non-Federal lands;
(2) conduct regional surveys based upon such general plan, using innovative meteorological, oceanographic, and space-related techniques, in sufficient numbers to lead to a national inventory of solar energy resources in the United States;
(3) publish and make available maps, reports, and other documents developed from such surveys to encourage and facilitate the commercial development of solar energy resources; and
(4) make such recommendations for legislation as may appear to be necessary to establish policies for solar resources involving Federal lands and waters, consistent with known inventories of various resource types, with the state of technologies for solar energy development, and with evaluation of the environmental impacts of such development.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 5, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1433.)
42 U.S.C. § 5555 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5555. Research and development program
(a) Purpose
The Chairman shall initiate a research and development program for the purpose of resolving the major technical problems inhibiting commercial utilization of solar energy in the United States.
(b) Implementation
In connection with or as a part of such program, the Chairman shall—
(1) conduct, encourage, and promote scientific research and studies to develop effective and economical processes and equipment for the purpose of utilizing solar energy in an acceptable manner for beneficial uses;
(2) carry out systems, economic, social, and environmental studies to provide a basis for research, development and demonstration planning and phasing; and
(3) perform or cause to be performed technology assessments relevant to the utilization of solar energy.
(c) Scope
The specific solar energy technologies to be addressed or dealt with in the program shall include—
(1) direct solar heat as a source for industrial processes, including the utilization of low-level heat for process and other industrial purposes;
(2) thermal energy conversion, and other methods, for the generation of electricity and the production of chemical fuels;
(3) the conversion of cellulose and other organic materials (including wastes) to useful energy or fuels;
(4) photovoltaic and other direct conversion processes;
(5) sea thermal gradient conversion;
(6) windpower conversion;
(7) solar heating and cooling of housing and of commercial and public buildings; and
(8) energy storage.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 6, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1433.)
42 U.S.C. § 5558 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5558. Scientific and technical education programs
The Chairman, acting through the National Science Foundation, is authorized and directed to support programs of education in the sciences and engineering to provide the necessary trained personnel to perform the solar energy research, development, and demonstration activities required under this subchapter. Such support may include fellowships, traineeships, technical training programs, technologist training programs, and summer institute programs.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 9, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1436.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions of National Science Foundation relating to or utilized in connection with solar heating and cooling development transferred to Administrator of Energy Research and Development Administration by section 5814(f) of this title. Energy Research and Development Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administrator thereof transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by sections 7151(a) and 7293 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5559 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5559. Solar Energy Research Institute; establishment; functions; location
(a) There is established a Solar Energy Research Institute, which shall perform such research, development, and related functions as the Chairman may determine to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the Project’s activities under this subchapter or to be otherwise in furtherance of the purpose and objectives of this subchapter.
(b) The Institute may be located (as designated by the Chairman) at a new or existing Federal laboratory (including a non-Federal laboratory performing functions under a contract entered into with the Project or with any of the agencies represented in the Project as well as a laboratory whose personnel are Federal employees).
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 10, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1436.)
42 U.S.C. § 5560 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5560. International cooperation in solar energy research and programs of education
(a) The Chairman, in furtherance of the objectives of this subchapter, is authorized to cooperate and participate jointly with other nations, especially those with agreements for scientific cooperation with the United States, in the following activities:
(1) interinstitutional, bilateral, or multilateral research projects in the field of solar energy; and
(2) agreements and programs which will facilitate the exchange of information and data relating to solar energy resource assessment and solar energy technologies.
(b) The National Science Foundation is authorized to encourage, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the other objectives of this subchapter, international participation and cooperation in the development and maintenance of programs of education to carry out the policy set forth in section 5558 of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 11, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1437.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions of National Science Foundation relating to or utilized in connection with solar heating and cooling development transferred to Administrator of Energy Research and Development Administration by section 5814(f) of this title. Energy Research and Development Administration terminated and functions vested by law in Administrator thereof transferred to Secretary of Energy (unless otherwise specifically provided) by sections 7151(a) and 7293 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 5561 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5561. Regulations
The Chairman, in consultation with heads of the Federal agencies having functions under this subchapter and with other appropriate officers and agencies, shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subchapter promptly and efficiently. Each such officer or agency, in consultation with the Chairman, may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out his or its particular functions under this subchapter promptly and efficiently.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 12, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1437.)
42 U.S.C. § 5562 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5562. Summary in annual report
A summary of all actions taken under the provisions of this subchapter and action planned for the ensuing year shall be included in the annual report required by section 7267 of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–473, § 13, Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1437; Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 203(c), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2243.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–470 substituted provision requiring a summary of all action taken and action planned be included in the annual report required by section 7267 of this title for provision requiring the Chairman to report annually to the President and Congress on all action taken, action planned, and a projection, to the extent practical, of activities and funding requirements for the ensuing five years.