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42 U.S.C. § 15972 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15972. Loan to place Alaska clean coal technology facility in service
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Borrower
The term “borrower” means the owner of the clean coal technology plant.
(2) Clean coal technology plant
The term “clean coal technology plant” means the plant located near Healy, Alaska, constructed under Department cooperative agreement number DE–FC–22–91PC90544.
(3) Cost of a direct loan
The term “cost of a direct loan” has the meaning given the term in section 661a(5)(B) of title 2.
(b) Authorization
Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary shall use amounts made available under subsection (e) to provide the cost of a direct loan to the borrower for purposes of placing the clean coal technology plant into reliable operation for the generation of electricity.
(c) Requirements
(1) Maximum loan amount
The amount of the direct loan provided under subsection (b) shall not exceed $80,000,000.
(2) Determinations by Secretary
Before providing the direct loan to the borrower under subsection (b), the Secretary shall determine that—
(A) the plan of the borrower for placing the clean coal technology plant in reliable operation has a reasonable prospect of success;
(B) the amount of the loan (when combined with amounts available to the borrower from other sources) will be sufficient to carry out the project; and
(C) there is a reasonable prospect that the borrower will repay the principal and interest on the loan.
(3) Interest; term
The direct loan provided under subsection (b) shall bear interest at a rate and for a term that the Secretary determines appropriate, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into account the needs and capacities of the borrower and the prevailing rate of interest for similar loans made by public and private lenders.
(4) Additional terms and conditions
The Secretary may require any other terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(d) Use of payments
The Secretary shall retain any payments of principal and interest on the direct loan provided under subsection (b) to support energy research and development activities, to remain available until expended, subject to any other conditions in an applicable appropriations Act.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to provide the cost of a direct loan under subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 412, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 754.)
42 U.S.C. § 15973 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15973. Western integrated coal gasification demonstration project
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall carry out a project to demonstrate production of energy from coal mined in the western United States using integrated gasification combined cycle technology (referred to in this section as the “demonstration project”).
(b) Components
The demonstration project—
(1) may include repowering of existing facilities;
(2) shall be designed to demonstrate the ability to use coal with an energy content of not more than 9,000 Btu/lb.; and
(3) shall be capable of removing and sequestering carbon dioxide emissions.
(c) All types of western coals
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and to the extent economically feasible, the demonstration project shall also be designed to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of types of coal (including subbituminous and bituminous coal with an energy content of up to 13,000 Btu/lb.) mined in the western United States.
(d) Location
The demonstration project shall be located in a western State at an altitude of greater than 4,000 feet above sea level.
(e) Cost sharing
The Federal share of the cost of the demonstration project shall be determined in accordance with section 16352 of this title.
(f) Loan guarantees
Notwithstanding subchapter XIII of this chapter, the demonstration project shall not be eligible for Federal loan guarantees.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 413, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 755.)
heading: References in Text
text: Subchapter XIII of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (f), was in the original “title XIV”, meaning title XIV of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1061, which enacted subchapter XIII of this chapter and section 13557 of this title. For complete classification of title XIV to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15974 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15974. Coal gasification
The Secretary is authorized to provide loan guarantees for a project to produce energy from a plant using integrated gasification combined cycle technology of at least 400 megawatts in capacity that produces power at competitive rates in deregulated energy generation markets and that does not receive any subsidy (direct or indirect) from ratepayers.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 414, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 755.)
42 U.S.C. § 15976 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15976. Electron scrubbing demonstration
The Secretary shall use $5,000,000 from amounts appropriated to initiate, through the Chicago Operations Office, a project to demonstrate the viability of high-energy electron scrubbing technology on commercial-scale electrical generation using high-sulfur coal.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 416, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 756.)
42 U.S.C. § 15977 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15977. Department of Energy transportation fuels from Illinois basin coal
(a) In general
The Secretary shall carry out a program to evaluate the commercial and technical viability of advanced technologies for the production of Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels, and other transportation fuels, manufactured from Illinois basin coal, including the capital modification of existing facilities and the construction of testing facilities under subsection (b).
(b) Facilities
For the purpose of evaluating the commercial and technical viability of different processes for producing Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels, and other transportation fuels, from Illinois basin coal, the Secretary shall support the use and capital modification of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities at—
(1) Southern Illinois University Coal Research Center;
(2) University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research; and
(3) Energy Center at Purdue University.
(c) Gasification products test center
In conjunction with the activities described in subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall construct a test center to evaluate and confirm liquid and gas products from syngas catalysis in order that the system has an output of at least 500 gallons of Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuel per day in a 24-hour operation.
(d) Milestones
(1) Selection of processes
Not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall select processes for evaluating the commercial and technical viability of different processes of producing Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels, and other transportation fuels, from Illinois basin coal.
(2) Agreements
Not later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall offer to enter into agreements—
(A) to carry out the activities described in this section, at the facilities described in subsection (b); and
(B) for the capital modifications or construction of the facilities at the locations described in subsection (b).
(3) Evaluations
Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall begin, at the facilities described in subsection (b), evaluation of the technical and commercial viability of different processes of producing Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels, and other transportation fuels, from Illinois basin coal.
(4) Construction of facilities
(A) In general
The Secretary shall construct the facilities described in subsection (b) at the lowest cost practicable.
(B) Grants or agreements
The Secretary may make grants or enter into agreements or contracts with the institutions of higher education described in subsection (b).
(e) Cost sharing
The cost of making grants under this section shall be shared in accordance with section 16352 of this title.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $85,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 417, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 756.)
42 U.S.C. § 15991 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15991. Inventory requirement
(a) Review of assessments
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary, shall review coal assessments and other available data to identify—
(A) Federal lands with coal resources that are available for development;
(B) the extent and nature of any restrictions on the development of coal resources on Federal lands identified under paragraph (1); and
(C) with respect to areas of such lands for which sufficient data exists, resources of compliant coal and supercompliant coal.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this subsection—
(A) the term “compliant coal” means coal that contains not less than 1.0 and not more than 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu; and
(B) the term “supercompliant coal” means coal that contains less than 1.0 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu.
(b) Completion and updating of the inventory
The Secretary—
(1) shall complete the inventory under subsection (a) by not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005; and
(2) shall update the inventory as the availability of data and developments in technology warrant.
(c) Report
The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and make publicly available—
(1) a report containing the inventory under this section, by not later than 2 years after the effective date of this section; and
(2) each update of such inventory.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 437, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 762.)
heading: References in Text
text: The effective date of this section, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this section.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of subtitle D of title IV of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this part, as the “Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 2005”, see section 431 of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as a note under section 15801 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16001 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16001. Energy efficiency in federally assisted housing
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall promote energy conservation in housing that is located on Indian land and assisted with Federal resources through—
(1) the use of energy-efficient technologies and innovations (including the procurement of energy-efficient refrigerators and other appliances);
(2) the promotion of shared savings contracts; and
(3) the use and implementation of such other similar technologies and innovations as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development considers to be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title V, § 506(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 779.)
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of title V of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this subchapter, as the “Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005”, see section 501 of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as a note under section 15801 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16011 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16011. Demonstration hydrogen production at existing nuclear power plants
(a) Demonstration projects
The Secretary shall provide for the establishment of 2 projects in geographic areas that are regionally and climatically diverse to demonstrate the commercial production of hydrogen at existing nuclear power plants.
(b) Economic analysis
Prior to making an award under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine whether the use of existing nuclear power plants is a cost-effective means of producing hydrogen.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of carrying out this section not more than $100,000,000.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 634, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 790.)
42 U.S.C. § 16012 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16012. Prohibition on assumption by United States Government of liability for certain foreign incidents
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer of the United States or of any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government may enter into any contract or other arrangement, or into any amendment or modification of a contract or other arrangement, the purpose or effect of which would be to directly or indirectly impose liability on the United States Government, or any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, or to otherwise directly or indirectly require an indemnity by the United States Government, for nuclear incidents occurring in connection with the design, construction, or operation of a production facility or utilization facility in any country whose government has been identified by the Secretary of State as engaged in state sponsorship of terrorist activities (specifically including any country the government of which, as of September 11, 2001, had been determined by the Secretary of State under section 2371(a) of title 22, section 2405(j)(1) of title 50, Appendix, or section 2780(d) of title 22 to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism). This section shall not apply to nuclear incidents occurring as a result of missions, carried out under the direction of the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of State, that are necessary to safely secure, store, transport, or remove nuclear materials for nuclear safety or nonproliferation purposes.
(b) Definitions
The terms used in this section shall have the same meaning as those terms have under section 2014 of this title, unless otherwise expressly provided in this section.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 635, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 790.)
42 U.S.C. § 16013 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16013. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 636, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 791.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle B (§§ 621–639) of title VI of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 782, which enacted this part and sections 2015b, 2210c, and 5853 of this title, amended sections 2133, 2135, 2158, 2160d, 2201, 2210a, 2214, 2297h–8, and 5851 of this title, repealed section 2213 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 2158 and 2214 of this title. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16021 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16021. Project establishment
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a project to be known as the “Next Generation Nuclear Plant Project” (referred to in this part as the “Project”).
(b) Content
The Project shall consist of the research, development, design, construction, and operation of a prototype plant, including a nuclear reactor that—
(1) is based on research and development activities supported by the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative under section 16272(d) 1 of this title; and
(2) shall be used—
(A) to generate electricity;
(B) to produce hydrogen; or
(C) both to generate electricity and to produce hydrogen.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 641, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 794.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 16272(d) of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), was in the original a reference to section 942(d) of Pub. L. 109–58, which is classified to section 16251(d) of this title but was translated as meaning section 952(d) of Pub. L. 109–58 to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because section 952(d) relates to Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative and section 942(d) relates to limitations on production incentives for cellulosic biofuels.
42 U.S.C. § 16022 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16022. Project management
(a) Departmental management
(1) In general
The Project shall be managed in the Department by the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science, and Technology.
(2) Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems program
The Secretary may combine the Project with the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative.
(3) Existing DOE project management expertise
The Secretary may utilize capabilities for review of construction projects for advanced scientific facilities within the Office of Science to track the progress of the Project.
(b) Laboratory management
(1) Lead Laboratory
The Idaho National Laboratory shall be the lead National Laboratory for the Project and shall collaborate with other National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, other research institutes, industrial researchers, and international researchers to carry out the Project.
(2) Industrial partnerships
(A) In general
The Idaho National Laboratory shall organize a consortium of appropriate industrial partners that will carry out cost-shared research, development, design, and construction activities, and operate research facilities, on behalf of the Project.
(B) Cost-sharing
Activities of industrial partners funded by the Project shall be cost-shared in accordance with section 16352 of this title.
(C) Preference
Preference in determining the final structure of the consortium or any partnerships under this part shall be given to a structure (including designating as a lead industrial partner an entity incorporated in the United States) that retains United States technological leadership in the Project while maximizing cost sharing opportunities and minimizing Federal funding responsibilities.
(3) Prototype plant siting
The prototype nuclear reactor and associated plant shall be sited at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho.
(4) Reactor test capabilities
The Project shall use, if appropriate, reactor test capabilities at the Idaho National Laboratory.
(5) Other Laboratory capabilities
The Project may use, if appropriate, facilities at other National Laboratories.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 642, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 795.)
42 U.S.C. § 16024 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16024. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(a) In general
In accordance with section 5842 of this title, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall have licensing and regulatory authority for any reactor authorized under this part.
(b) Licensing strategy
Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary and the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a licensing strategy for the prototype nuclear reactor, including—
(1) a description of ways in which current licensing requirements relating to light-water reactors need to be adapted for the types of prototype nuclear reactor being considered by the Project;
(2) a description of analytical tools that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will have to develop to independently verify designs and performance characteristics of components, equipment, systems, or structures associated with the prototype nuclear reactor;
(3) other research or development activities that may be required on the part of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in order to review a license application for the prototype nuclear reactor; and
(4) an estimate of the budgetary requirements associated with the licensing strategy.
(c) Ongoing interaction
The Secretary shall seek the active participation of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission throughout the duration of the Project to—
(1) avoid design decisions that will compromise adequate safety margins in the design of the reactor or impair the accessibility of nuclear safety-related components of the prototype reactor for inspection and maintenance;
(2) develop tools to facilitate inspection and maintenance needed for safety purposes; and
(3) develop risk-based criteria for any future commercial development of a similar reactor architectures.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 644, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 797.)
42 U.S.C. § 16025 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16025. Project timelines and authorization of appropriations
(a) Target date to complete the first project phase
Not later than September 30, 2011, the Secretary shall—
(1) select the technology to be used by the Project for high-temperature hydrogen production and the initial design parameters for the prototype nuclear plant; or
(2) submit to Congress a report establishing an alternative date for making the selection.
(b) Design competition for second project phase
(1) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Idaho National Laboratory, shall fund not more than 4 teams for not more than 2 years to develop detailed proposals for competitive evaluation and selection of a single proposal for a final design of the prototype nuclear reactor.
(2) Systems integration
The Secretary may structure Project activities in the second project phase to use the lead industrial partner of the competitively selected design under paragraph (1) in a systems integration role for final design and construction of the Project.
(c) Target date to complete project construction
Not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary shall—
(1) complete construction and begin operations of the prototype nuclear reactor and associated energy or hydrogen facilities; or
(2) submit to Congress a report establishing an alternative date for completion.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for research and construction activities under this part (including for transfer to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for activities under section 16024 of this title as appropriate)—
(1) $1,250,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2015; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 645, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 798.)
42 U.S.C. § 16042 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16042. Department of Homeland Security consultation
Before issuing a license for a utilization facility, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall consult with the Department of Homeland Security concerning the potential vulnerabilities of the location of the proposed facility to terrorist attack.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, § 657, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 814.)