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42 U.S.C. § 6351 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6351. Coordination of research and development of energy efficient technologies for industry
(a) In general
As part of the research and development activities of the Industrial Technologies Program of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall establish, as appropriate, collaborative research and development partnerships with other programs within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (including the Building Technologies Program), the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, and the Office of Science that—
(1) leverage the research and development expertise of those programs to promote early stage energy efficiency technology development;
(2) support the use of innovative manufacturing processes and applied research for development, demonstration, and commercialization of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency (including improvements in efficient use of water), reduce emissions, reduce industrial waste, and improve industrial cost-competitiveness; and
(3) apply the knowledge and expertise of the Industrial Technologies Program to help achieve the program goals of the other programs.
(b) Reports
Not later than 2 years after December 18, 2012, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes actions taken to carry out subsection (a) and the results of those actions.
(Pub. L. 112–210, § 6, Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1519.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6362 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6362. Energy conservation policies and practices
(a) “Agency” defined
In this section, “agency” means—
(1) the Department of Transportation with respect to part A of subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code;
(2) the Interstate Commerce Commission;
(3) the Federal Maritime Commission; and
(4) the Federal Power Commission.
(b) Statement of probable impact of major regulatory action on energy efficiency
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each of the agencies specified in subsection (a) of this section shall, where practicable and consistent with the exercise of their authority under other law, include in any major regulatory action (as defined by rule by each such agency) taken by each such agency, a statement of the probable impact of such major regulatory action on energy efficiency and energy conservation.
(c) Application of provisions to authority exercised to protect public health and safety
Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to any authority exercised under any provision of law designed to protect the public health or safety.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 382, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 939; Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1364.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which related to reports to Congress by Federal agencies, feasibility of additional savings in energy consumption, and administration of laws permitting inefficient use of energy.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h)(2), substituted “subsection (a)” for “subsection (a)(1)”.
heading: Abolition of Interstate Commerce Commission and Transfer of Functions
text: Interstate Commerce Commission abolished and functions of Commission transferred, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, to Surface Transportation Board effective Jan. 1, 1996, by section 702 of Title 49, Transportation, and section 101 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 701 of Title 49. References to Interstate Commerce Commission deemed to refer to Surface Transportation Board, a member or employee of the Board, or Secretary of Transportation, as appropriate, see section 205 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 701 of Title 49.
42 U.S.C. § 6371a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371a. Guidelines
(a) Energy audits
The Secretary shall, by rule, not later than 60 days after November 9, 1978—
(1) prescribe guidelines for the conduct of preliminary energy audits, including a description of the type, number, and distribution of preliminary energy audits of school and hospital facilities that will provide a reasonably accurate evaluation of the energy conservation needs of all such facilities in each State, and
(2) prescribe guidelines for the conduct of energy audits.
(b) State plans for implementation of energy conservation projects in schools and hospitals
The Secretary shall, by rule, not later than 90 days after November 9, 1978, prescribe guidelines for State plans for the implementation of energy conservation projects in schools and hospitals. The guidelines shall include—
(1) a description of the factors which the State energy agency may consider in determining which energy conservation projects will be given priority in making grants pursuant to this part, including such factors as cost, energy consumption, energy savings, and energy conservation goals,
(2) a description of the suggested criteria to be used in establishing a State program to identify persons qualified to implement energy conservation projects, and
(3) a description of the types of energy conservation measures deemed appropriate for each region of the Nation.
(c) Revisions
Guidelines prescribed under this section may be revised from time to time after notice and opportunity for comment.
(d) Determination of severe hardship class for schools and hospitals
The Secretary shall, by rule prescribe criteria for determining schools and hospitals which are in a class of severe hardship. Such criteria shall take into account climate, fuel costs, fuel availability, ability to provide the non-Federal share of the costs, and such other factors that he deems appropriate.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 392, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3242.)
42 U.S.C. § 6371b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371b. Preliminary energy audits and energy audits
(a) Application by Governor
The Governor of any State may apply to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary may specify after promulgation of guidelines under section 6371a(a) of this title for grants to conduct preliminary energy audits and energy audits of school facilities and hospital facilities in such State under this part.
(b) Grants for conduct of preliminary energy audits
Upon application under subsection (a) of this section the Secretary may make grants to States for purposes of conducting preliminary energy audits of school facilities and hospital facilities under this part in accordance with the guidelines prescribed under section 6371a(a)(1) of this title. If a State does not conduct preliminary energy audits within two years after November 9, 1978, the Secretary may conduct such audits within such State.
(c) Grants for conduct of energy audits
Upon application under subsection (a) of this section the Secretary may make grants to States for purposes of conducting energy audits of school facilities and hospital facilities under this part in accordance with the guidelines prescribed under section 6371a(a)(2) of this title.
(d) Audits conducted prior to grant of financial assistance
If a State without the use of financial assistance under this section, conducts preliminary energy audits or energy audits which comply with the guidelines prescribed by the Secretary or which are approved by the Secretary the funds allocated for purposes of this section shall be added to the funds available for energy conservation projects for such State and shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.
(e) Restriction on use of funds; grant covering total cost of energy audits
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts made available under this section (together with any other amounts made available from other Federal sources) may not be used to pay more than 50 percent of the costs of any preliminary energy audit or any energy audit.
(2) Upon the request of the Governor, the Secretary may make grants to a State for up to 100 percent of the costs of any preliminary energy audits and energy audits, subject to the requirements of section 6371g(a)(3) of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 393, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3242.)
42 U.S.C. § 6371f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371f. Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 1999 through 2003 such sums as may be necessary.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 397, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3246; amended Pub. L. 101–440, § 8(b), Oct. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 1015; Pub. L. 105–388, § 2(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3477.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–388 amended section generally, substituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1999 through 2003 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1991 through 1993.
1990—Pub. L. 101–440 amended section generally, substituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1991 through 1993 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1978, Sept. 30, 1979, and Sept. 30, 1980.
42 U.S.C. § 6371h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371h. 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 types of conservation measures implemented, with funds allocated, and an estimate of the energy savings achieved.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 399, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3247; amended Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 203(b), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2242.)
heading: Amendments
text: 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 Congress a detailed report” and “Such description” for “Such report”.
42 U.S.C. § 6371i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371i. 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, § 400, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3247; amended Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(11), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–388 struck out “(a)” before “Each recipient”.
42 U.S.C. § 6371j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6371j. Application of sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40
No grant for a project (other than so much of a grant as is used for a preliminary energy audit, energy audit, or technical assistance or a grant the total project cost of which is $5,000 or less, excluding costs for a preliminary energy audit, energy audit, or technical assistance) shall be made under this part or part 1 unless the Secretary finds that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of work on any construction utilizing such grants will be paid at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40; and the Secretary of Labor shall have with respect to the labor standards specified in this section the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 5 U.S.C. Appendix) and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 312, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3254.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, means part 2 (§§ 310–312) of title III of Pub. L. 95–619, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3248, as amended, which enacted sections 6371j and 6372 to 6372i of this title and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 6372 of this title. For complete classification of this part to the Code, see Tables.
Part 1, referred to in text, means part 1 (§§ 301–304) of title III of Pub. L. 95–619, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3238, as amended, which enacted sections 6371 to 6371i of this title, amended sections 300k–2 and 300n–1 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 6371 of this title. For complete classification of this part to the Code, see Tables.
Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Act of March 31, 1931 (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5, known as the Davis-Bacon Act)” and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934 (40 U.S.C. 276c)” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
Section was enacted as a part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and not as a part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter, and consequently is not a part of part E of this subchapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6372a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372a. Guidelines
(a) Energy audits
The Secretary shall, by rule, not later than sixty days after November 9, 1978—
(1) prescribe guidelines for the conduct of the preliminary energy audits for buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions, including a description of the type, number and distribution of preliminary energy audits of such buildings that will provide a reasonably accurate evaluation of the energy conservation needs of all such buildings in each State, and
(2) prescribe guidelines for the conduct of energy audits.
(b) Implementation of technical assistance programs
The Secretary shall, by rule, not later than 90 days after November 9, 1978, prescribe guidelines for State plans for the implementation of technical assistance programs for buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. The guidelines shall include—
(1) a description of the factors to be considered in determining which technical assistance programs will be given priority in making grants pursuant to this part, including such factors as cost, energy consumption, energy savings, and energy conservation goals;
(2) a description of the suggested criteria to be used in establishing a State program to identify persons qualified to undertake technical assistance work; and
(3) a description of the types of energy conservation measures deemed appropriate for each region of the Nation.
(c) Revisions
Guidelines prescribed under this part may be revised from time to time after notice and opportunity for comment.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400B, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3249.)
42 U.S.C. § 6372b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372b. Preliminary energy audits and energy audits
(a) Application by Governor
The Governor of any State may apply to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary may specify after promulgation of the guidelines under section 6372a(a) of this title for grants to conduct preliminary energy audits of buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions in such State under this part.
(b) Grants for conduct of preliminary energy audits
Upon application under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may make grants to States to assist in conducting preliminary energy audits under this part for buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. Such audits shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines prescribed under section 6372a(a)(1) of this title.
(c) Application by Governor, unit of local government or public care institution
The Governor of any State, unit of local government or public care institution may apply to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary may specify after promulgation of the guidelines under section 6372a(a) of this title for grants to conduct energy audits of buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions in such State under this part.
(d) Grants for conduct of energy audits
Upon application under subsection (c) of this section the Secretary may make grants to States, units of local government, and public care institutions for purposes of conducting energy audits of facilities under this part in accordance with the guidelines prescribed under section 6372a(a)(2) of this title.
(e) Audits conducted prior to grant of financial assistance
If a State, unit of local government, or public care institution, without the use of financial assistance under this section, conducts preliminary energy audits or energy audits which comply with the guidelines prescribed by the Secretary or which are approved by the Secretary, the funds allocated for purposes of this section shall be added to the funds available for technical assistance programs for such State, and shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purpose.
(f) Restriction on use of funds
Amounts made available under this section (together with any other amounts made available from other Federal sources) may not be used to pay more than 50 percent of the costs of any preliminary energy audit or energy audit.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400C, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3250.)
42 U.S.C. § 6372d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372d. Applications for grants for technical assistance
(a) Limitation on number of applications by units of local government and public care institutions; submittal to State energy agency
Applications of units of local government and public care institutions for grants for technical assistance under this part shall be made not more than once for any fiscal year. Such applications shall be submitted to the State energy agency and the State energy agency shall make a single submittal to the Secretary containing all applications which comply with the State plan.
(b) Required information
Applications for grants for technical assistance under this part shall contain or be accompanied by, such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including the results of energy audits which comply with guidelines under this part. The annual submittal to the Secretary by the State energy agency under subsection (a) of this section shall include a listing and description of technical assistance proposed to be funded under this part within the State during the fiscal year for which such application is made, and such information concerning expenditures as the Secretary may, by rule, require.
(c) Compliance required for approval; reasons for disapproval; resubmittal; amendment
The Secretary shall approve such applications submitted by a State energy agency as he determines to be in compliance with this section and the requirements of the applicable State plan approved under section 6372c of this title. The Secretary shall state the reasons for his disapproval in the case of any application which he disapproves. Any application not approved by the Secretary may be resubmitted by the applicant at any time in the same manner as the original application and the Secretary shall approve such resubmitted application as he determines to be in compliance with this section and the requirements of the State plan. Amendments of an application shall, except as the Secretary may otherwise provide be subject to approval in the same manner as the original application. All or any portions of an application under this section may be disapproved to the extent that funds are not available under this part.
(d) Suspension of further assistance for failure to comply
Whenever the Secretary after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to any unit of local government or public care institution receiving assistance under this part, finds that there has been a failure to comply substantially with the provisions set forth in the application approved under this section, the Secretary shall notify the unit of local government or public care institution that further assistance will not be made available to such unit of local government or public care institution under this part until he is satisfied that there is no longer any failure to comply. Until he is so satisfied, no further assistance shall be made to such unit of local government or public care institution under this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400E, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3252.)
42 U.S.C. § 6372e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372e. Grants for technical assistance
(a) Authorization of Secretary
The Secretary may make grants to States and to units of local government and public care institutions in payment of technical assistance program costs for buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions the applications for which have been approved under section 6372d of this title.
(b) Restriction on use of funds
Amounts made available for purposes of this section (together with any amounts available for such purposes from other Federal sources) may not be used to pay more than 50 percent of technical assistance program costs.
(c) Allocation requirements
Grants made under this section in any State in any year shall be made in accordance with the requirements contained in section 6372g of this title.
(d) Prescription of rules limiting allocations to States for administrative expenses
The Secretary shall prescribe rules limiting the amount of funds allocated to a State which may be expended for administrative expenses by such State.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400F, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3252.)
42 U.S.C. § 6372f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6372f. Authorization of appropriations
(a) For the purpose of making grants to States to conduct preliminary energy audits and energy audits under this part there is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.
(b) For the purpose of making technical assistance grants under this part to States and to units of local government and public care institutions, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $17,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and $32,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.
(c) For the expenses of the Secretary in administering the provisions of this part, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year in the two consecutive fiscal year periods ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400G, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253.)