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42 U.S.C. § 6372g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372g. Allocation of grants
(a) Grants made under this part shall be allocated among the States in accordance with a formula to be prescribed, by rule, by the Secretary, taking into account population and climate of each State, and such other factors as the Secretary may deem appropriate.
(b) The total amount allocated to any State under subsection (a) of this section in any year shall not exceed 10 percent of the total amount allocated to all the States in such year under such subsection (a) of this section. Except for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands, not less than 0.5 percent of such total allocation to all States for that year shall be allocated in such year for the total of grants in each State which has an approved State plan under this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400H, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253.)
42 U.S.C. § 6372h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372h. Administration; detailed description in annual report
(a) The Secretary may prescribe such rules as may be necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this part.
(b) The Secretary shall include in his annual report a detailed description of the actions taken under this part in the preceding fiscal year and the actions planned to be taken in the subsequent fiscal year. Such description shall show the allocations made (including the allocations made to each State) and include information on the technical assistance carried out with funds allocated, and an estimate of the energy savings, if any, achieved.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400I, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253; amended Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2242; Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(13), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–388 struck out comma after “Secretary shall”.
1980—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–470 substituted “include in his annual report a detailed description” for “within one year after November 9, 1978, and annually thereafter while funds are available under this part, submit to the Congress a detailed report” and “Such description” for “Such report”.
42 U.S.C. § 6372i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372i. Records
Each recipient of assistance under this part shall keep such records, provide such reports, and furnish such access to books and records as the Secretary may by rule prescribe.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400J, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253.)
42 U.S.C. § 6373 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6373. Off-highway motor vehicles
Not later than 1 year after November 9, 1978, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete a study of the energy conservation potential of recreational motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, aircraft and motor boats which are designed for recreational use, and shall submit a report to the President and to the Congress containing the results of such study.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 385, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 681(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3286.)
42 U.S.C. § 6374a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6374a. Alternative fuels truck commercial application program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary, in cooperation with manufacturers of heavy duty engines and with other Federal agencies, shall establish a commercial application program to study the use of alternative fuels in heavy duty trucks and, if appropriate, other heavy duty applications.
(b) Funding
(1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1993 through 1995, to remain available until expended.
(2) The authority of the Secretary to obligate amounts to be expended under this section shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance by appropriation Acts.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400BB, as added Pub. L. 100–494, § 4(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2444; amended Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 401, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2875.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–486, § 401(a), substituted “alternative fuels” for “alcohol and natural gas”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–486, § 401(b), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated for the period encompassing the fiscal years ending September 30, 1990, September 30, 1991, and September 30, 1992, a total of $2,000,000 for alcohol powered vehicles and dual energy vehicles, and a total of $2,000,000 for natural gas powered vehicles and natural gas dual energy vehicles, to carry out the purposes of this section.”
42 U.S.C. § 6374b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6374b. Alternative fuels bus program
(a) Testing
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall, beginning in the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, assist State and local government agencies in the testing in urban settings of buses capable of operating on alternative fuels for the emissions levels, durability, safety, and fuel economy of such buses, comparing the different types with each other and with diesel powered buses, as such buses will be required to operate under Federal safety and environmental standards applicable to such buses for the model year 1991. To the extent practicable, testing assisted under this section shall apply to each of the various types of alternative fuel buses.
(b) Funding
There are authorized to be appropriated for the period encompassing the fiscal years ending September 30, 1990, September 30, 1991, and September 30, 1992, a total of $2,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section.
(c) “Bus” defined
For purposes of this section, the term “bus” means a vehicle which is designed to transport 30 individuals or more.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400CC, as added Pub. L. 100–494, § 4(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2445; amended Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 402(1), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2875.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–486 substituted “alternative fuels” for “alcohol and buses capable of operating on natural gas” and “each of the various types of alternative fuel buses” for “both buses capable of operating on alcohol and buses capable of operating on natural gas”.
42 U.S.C. § 6374c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6374c. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400DD, as added Pub. L. 100–494, § 4(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2445; amended Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 402(2), (3), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, provided for establishment of the Interagency Commission on Alternative Motor Fuels and the United States Alternative Fuels Council, required the Commission to submit interim reports and a final report by Sept. 30, 1992, to Congress, and terminated the Commission and Council upon submission of the final report.
42 U.S.C. § 6374e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6374e. Federal fleet conservation requirements
(a) Mandatory reduction in petroleum consumption
(1) In general
Not later than 18 months after December 19, 2007, the Secretary shall issue regulations for Federal fleets subject to section 6374 of this title to require that, beginning in fiscal year 2010, each Federal agency shall reduce petroleum consumption and increase alternative fuel consumption each year by an amount necessary to meet the goals described in paragraph (2).
(2) Goals
The goals of the requirements under paragraph (1) are that not later than October 1, 2015, and for each year thereafter, each Federal agency shall achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in annual petroleum consumption and a 10 percent increase in annual alternative fuel consumption, as calculated from the baseline established by the Secretary for fiscal year 2005.
(3) Milestones
The Secretary shall include in the regulations described in paragraph (1)—
(A) interim numeric milestones to assess annual agency progress towards accomplishing the goals described in that paragraph; and
(B) a requirement that agencies annually report on progress towards meeting each of the milestones and the 2015 goals.
(b) Plan
(1) Requirement
(A) In general
The regulations under subsection (a) shall require each Federal agency to develop a plan, and implement the measures specified in the plan by dates specified in the plan, to meet the required petroleum reduction levels and the alternative fuel consumption increases, including the milestones specified by the Secretary.
(B) Inclusions
The plan shall—
(i) identify the specific measures the agency will use to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(2); and
(ii) quantify the reductions in petroleum consumption or increases in alternative fuel consumption projected to be achieved by each measure each year.
(2) Measures
The plan may allow an agency to meet the required petroleum reduction level through—
(A) the use of alternative fuels;
(B) the acquisition of vehicles with higher fuel economy, including hybrid vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles if the vehicles are commercially available;
(C) the substitution of cars for light trucks;
(D) an increase in vehicle load factors;
(E) a decrease in vehicle miles traveled;
(F) a decrease in fleet size; and
(G) other measures.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400FF, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title I, § 142, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1518.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 6384 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6384. Enforcement
(a) Civil penalties
Any person who violates any general or special order of the Comptroller General issued under section 6382(a)(1)(B) of this title may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. Each day of failure to comply with such an order shall be deemed a separate violation. Such penalty shall be assessed by the Comptroller General and collected in a civil action brought by the Comptroller General through any attorney employed by the Government Accountability Office or any other attorney designated by the Comptroller General, or, upon request of the Comptroller General, the Attorney General. A person shall not be liable with respect to any period during which the effectiveness of the order with respect to such person was stayed.
(b) Jurisdiction; process
Any action to enjoin or set aside an order issued under section 6382(a)(1)(B) of this title may be brought only before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Any action to collect a civil penalty for violation of any general or special order may be brought only in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. In any action brought under subsection (a) of this section to collect a civil penalty, process may be served in any judicial district of the United States.
(c) Securing compliance with subpena
Upon petition by the Comptroller General through any attorney employed by the Government Accountability Office or designated by the Comptroller General, or, upon request of the Comptroller General, the Attorney General, any United States district court within the jurisdiction of which any inquiry under this part is carried on may, in the case of refusal to obey a subpena of the Comptroller General issued under this part, issue an order requiring compliance therewith; and any failure to obey the order of the court may be treated by the court as a contempt thereof.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 504, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 959; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsecs. (a), (c). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.
42 U.S.C. § 6385 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6385. Petroleum product information
The President or his delegate shall, pursuant to authority otherwise available to the President or his delegate under any other provision of law, collect information on the pricing, supply, and distribution of petroleum products by product category at the wholesale and retail levels, on a State-by-State basis, which was collected as of September 1, 1981, by the Energy Information Administration.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 97–229, § 5(a), Aug. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 252.)
42 U.S.C. § 6391 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6391. Prohibited actions
(a) Unreasonable classifications and differentiations
Action taken under the authorities to which this section applies, resulting in the allocation of petroleum products or electrical energy among classes of users or resulting in restrictions on use of petroleum products and electrical energy shall not be based upon unreasonable classifications of, or unreasonable differentiations between, classes of users. In making any such allocation the President, or any agency of the United States to which such authority is delegated, shall give consideration to the need to foster reciprocal and nondiscriminatory treatment by foreign countries of United States citizens engaged in commerce in those countries.
(b) Unreasonably disproportionate share of burdens between segments of business community
To the maximum extent practicable, any restriction under authorities to which this section applies on the use of energy shall be designed to be carried out in such manner so as to be fair and to create a reasonable distribution of the burden of such restriction on all sectors of the economy, without imposing an unreasonably disproportionate share of such burden on any specific class of industry, business, or commercial enterprise, or on any individual segment thereof. In prescribing any such restriction, due consideration shall be given to the needs of commercial, retail, and service establishments whose normal function is to supply goods or services of an essential convenience nature during times of day other than conventional daytime working hours.
(c) Authorities to which section applies
This section applies to actions under any of the following authorities:
(1) titles I and II of this Act (other than any provision of such titles which amends another law).
(2) this title.1
(3) the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.1
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 521, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 960.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title I of this Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is title I of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 875, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 6211 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Title II of this Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is title II of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 6271 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.
This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is title V of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 956, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Tables.
The Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), is Pub. L. 93–159, Nov. 27, 1973, 87 Stat. 628, which was classified generally to chapter 16A (§ 751 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and was omitted from the Code pursuant to section 760g of Title 15, which provided for the expiration of the President’s authority under that chapter on Sept. 30, 1981.
42 U.S.C. § 6392 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6392. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. D, title XLIII, § 4304(b)(8), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 664
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 522, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 961; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(a), title VII, §§ 703, 707, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577, 606, 607; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288, related to conflicts of interest.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: For effective date and applicability of repeal, see section 4401 of Pub. L. 104–106, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 2302 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
42 U.S.C. § 6394 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6394. Prohibited acts
It shall be unlawful for any person—
(1) to violate any provision of title I or title II of this Act or this title 1 (other than any provision of such titles which amend 2 another law),
(2) to violate any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to any such provision or any provision of section 383 of this Act [42 U.S.C. 6363]; or
(3) to fail to comply with any provision prescribed in, or pursuant to, an energy conservation contingency plan which is in effect.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 524, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 963.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title I of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title I of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 875, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 6211 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Title II of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title II of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 6271 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.
This title, referred to in par. (1), is title V of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 956, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 6396 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6396. State laws or programs
No State law or State program in effect on December 22, 1975, or which may become effective thereafter, shall be superseded by any provision of title I or II of this Act (other than any provision of such title which amends another law) or any rule, regulation, or order thereunder, except insofar as such State law or State program is in conflict with such provision, rule, regulation, or order.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 526, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title I of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title I of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 875, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 6211 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Title II of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title II of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 6271 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 6397 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6397. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(1), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 527, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964, related to transfer of authority on termination of Federal Energy Administration.
42 U.S.C. § 6398 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6398. Authorization of appropriations
Any authorization of appropriations in this Act, or in any amendment to any other law made by this Act, for the fiscal year 1976 shall be deemed to include an additional authorization of appropriations for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, in amounts which equal one-fourth of any amount authorized for fiscal year 1976, unless appropriations for the same purpose are specifically authorized in a law hereinafter enacted.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 528, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 6201 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 6399 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6399. Intrastate natural gas
No provision of this chapter shall permit the imposition of any price controls on, or require any allocation of, natural gas not subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 529, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(a), title IV, § 402, title VII, §§ 703, 707, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577, 583, 606, 607.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: “Secretary or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission” substituted for “Federal Power Commission” pursuant to sections 301(a), 402, 703, and 707 of Pub. L. 95–91, which are classified to sections 7151(a), 7172, 7293, and 7297 of this title and which terminated Federal Power Commission and transferred its functions to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Secretary of Energy.
42 U.S.C. § 6400 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6400. Limitation on loan guarantees
Loan guarantees and obligation guarantees under this Act or any amendment to another law made by this Act may not be issued in violation of any limitation in appropriations or other Acts, with respect to the amounts of outstanding obligational authority.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 530, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 6201 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 6401 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6401. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–58, title I, § 104(c)(3), July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 105
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 531, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 965, provided for the expiration of all authority under subchapters I and II of this chapter at midnight June 30, 1985.
42 U.S.C. § 6501 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6501. “Petroleum” defined
As used in this chapter, the term “petroleum” includes crude oil, gases (including natural gas), natural gasoline, and other related hydrocarbons, oil shale, and the products of any of such resources.
(Pub. L. 94–258, title I, § 101, Apr. 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 303.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 94–258, § 1, Apr. 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 303, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter and section 7420 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and amending section 6244 of this title and sections 7421 to 7436 and 7438 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976’.”