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42 U.S.C. § 8628a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8628a. Technical assistance, training, and compliance reviews
(a) Of the amounts appropriated under section 8621(b) of this title for any fiscal year, not more than $300,000 of such amounts may be reserved by the Secretary—
(1) to—
(A) make grants to State and public agencies and private nonprofit organizations; or
(B) enter into contracts or jointly financed cooperative arrangements or interagency agreements with States and public agencies (including Federal agencies) and private nonprofit organizations;
to provide for training and technical assistance related to the purposes of this subchapter, including collection and dissemination of information about programs and projects assisted under this subchapter, and ongoing matters of regional or national significance that the Secretary finds would assist in the more effective provision of services under this subchapter; or
(2) to conduct onsite compliance reviews of programs supported under this subchapter.
(b) No provision of this section shall be construed to prevent the Secretary from making a grant pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to one or more private nonprofit organizations that apply jointly with a business concern to receive such grant.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title XXVI, § 2609A, as added Pub. L. 99–425, title V, § 505(a), Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 975; amended Pub. L. 103–252, title III, § 311(a)(3), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 105–285, title III, § 309, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2759.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, the first and second time appearing in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original “this subtitle” which was translated as “this title”, meaning title XXVI of Pub. L. 97–35, as the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–285, § 309(b), substituted “Technical assistance, training, and compliance reviews” for “Technical assistance and training” as section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–285, § 309(a), substituted “$300,000” for “$250,000” in introductory provisions, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and inserted “to—”, redesignated former par. (1) as subpar. (A), realigned margin, and substituted “make grants” for “to make grants”, redesignated former par. (2) as subpar. (B), realigned margin, substituted “enter into” for “to enter into” and inserted “or interagency agreements” after “cooperative arrangements” and “(including Federal agencies)” after “public agencies”, realigned margin of concluding provisions and substituted “; or” for period at end, and added par. (2).
1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–252 substituted “$250,000” for “$500,000” in introductory provisions.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–252 effective Oct. 1, 1994, see section 314 of Pub. L. 103–252, set out as a note under section 8621 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section 1001 of Pub. L. 99–425, set out as an Effective Date of 1986 Amendment note under section 8621 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8630 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8630. Renewable fuels
In providing assistance pursuant to this subchapter, a State, or any other person with which the State makes arrangements to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, may purchase renewable fuels, including biomass.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title XXVI, § 2612, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 121(b), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 616.)
heading: Report to Congress
text: Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 121(c), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 616, provided that: “The Secretary [of Energy] shall report to Congress on the use of renewable fuels in providing assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.).”
42 U.S.C. § 8701 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8701. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 100, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 616, which related to Congressional findings, declarations, and purposes, was omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8702 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8702. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 112, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 633, which defined terms for this chapter, was omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8711 to 8719 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8711 to 8719. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8711 to 8719 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8711, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 115, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 636, created the Corporation, provided for its offices and residence status, and referred to its general powers.
Section 8712, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 116, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 636, provided for board of directors of Corporation.
Section 8713, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 117, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 638; Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(c) [title II, § 201], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1860, related to officers and employees of Corporation.
Section 8714, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 118, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 638, related to conflicts of interest and financial disclosure.
Section 8715, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 119, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 639, related to delegation of authority and transfer of functions.
Section 8716, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 120, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 640, authorized administrative expenses.
Section 8717, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 121, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 641, related to public access to information.
Section 8718, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 122, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 641, related to Inspector General of Corporation.
Section 8719, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 123, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 644, established an Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors. For continuation of Advisory Committee, see section 7404(c) of Pub. L. 99–272, set out as a note under section 8791 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8721 to 8725 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8721 to 8725. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8721 to 8725 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8721, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 125, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 644, established a national synthetic fuel production goal.
Section 8722, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 126, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 644, related to production strategy.
Section 8723, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 127, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 649, related to solicitation of proposals.
Section 8724, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 128, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 650, related to Congressional disapproval procedure.
Section 8725, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 129, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 652, related to Congressional approval procedure.
42 U.S.C. § 8731 to 8740 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8731 to 8740. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8731 to 8740 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8731, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 131, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 654, authorized financial assistance.
Section 8732, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 132, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 658, related to loans made by Corporation.
Section 8733, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 133, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 660, related to loan guarantees made by Corporation.
Section 8734, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 134, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 661, related to price guarantees by Corporation.
Section 8735, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 135, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 661, related to purchase agreements made by Corporation.
Section 8736, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 136, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 662, related to joint ventures by Corporation.
Section 8737, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 137, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 663, related to control of assets.
Section 8738, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 138, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 665, related to unlawful contracts.
Section 8739, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 139, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 665, related to fees and application of receipts.
Section 8740, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 140, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 665, related to disposition of securities.
42 U.S.C. § 8741 to 8745 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8741 to 8745. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8741 to 8745 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8741, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 141, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 665, related to construction and operation of synthetic fuel projects.
Section 8742, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 142, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 666, limited construction projects.
Section 8743, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 143, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 666, subjected construction projects and joint ventures to certain Federal laws and provided for monitoring of environmental and health related emissions.
Section 8744, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 144, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 667, related to construction project reports.
Section 8745, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 145, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 667, related to financial record requirements for contract recipients.
42 U.S.C. § 8751 to 8755 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8751 to 8755. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8751 to 8755 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8751, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 151, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 667, related to issue by Corporation of obligations purchasable by United States only.
Section 8752, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 152, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 668, related to limitations on total amount of obligational authority.
Section 8753, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 153, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 669, related to budgetary treatment.
Section 8754, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 154, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 669, related to receipts of Corporation.
Section 8755, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 155, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 669, related to tax status of Corporation.
42 U.S.C. § 8761 to 8768 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8761 to 8768. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8761 to 8768 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8761, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 161, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 670, related to penalty for false statements.
Section 8762, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 162, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 670, related to penalty for forgery.
Section 8763, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 163, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 671, related to penalties and injunctive relief for misappropriation of funds and for unauthorized activities.
Section 8764, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 164, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 671, related to penalty for conspiracy.
Section 8765, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 165, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 672, related to deceptive use of corporate name.
Section 8766, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 166, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 672, authorized an action for damages by Corporation in addition to penalties prescribed for violations.
Section 8767, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 167, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 672, related to actions by Attorney General.
Section 8768, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 168, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 672; Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(c) [title II, § 201], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1860, related to civil actions against Corporation.
42 U.S.C. § 8771 to 8780 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8771 to 8780. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8771 to 8780 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8771, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 171, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 673, related to general powers of Corporation.
Section 8772, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 172, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 674, related to coordination by Corporation with Federal entities.
Section 8773, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 173, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 675, related to patents.
Section 8774, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 174, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 676, related to utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses.
Section 8775, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 175, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 676; Pub. L. 98–426, § 27(d)(2), Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1654, provided relationship to other Federal laws.
Section 8776, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 176, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 678, provided for severability of provisions.
Section 8777, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 177, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 678, specified Corporation’s fiscal year and provided for audits and reports.
Section 8778, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 178, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 679, related to water rights.
Section 8779, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 179, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 679, related to Western Hemisphere projects.
Section 8780, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 180, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 680, related to a lender financial protection and completion guarantee study.
42 U.S.C. § 8781, 8782 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8781, 8782. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 8781 and 8782 were omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
Section 8781, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 181, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 680, related to disposal of corporate tangible assets.
Section 8782, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 182, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 681, related to disposal of assets other than as provided for in section 8781.
42 U.S.C. § 8795 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8795. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 195, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 682, which authorized appropriations to purchase corporate obligations and authorized public debt status for purchases and redemptions of corporate obligations, was omitted from the Code in view of termination of United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation. See note set out under section 8791 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8801 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8801. Congressional findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) the dependence of the United States on imported petroleum and natural gas must be reduced by all economically and environmentally feasible means, including the use of biomass energy resources; and
(2) a national program for increased production and use of biomass energy that does not impair the Nation’s ability to produce food and fiber on a sustainable basis for domestic and export use must be formulated and implemented within a multiple-use framework.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 202, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 683.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 96–294, § 1, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 611, provided: “That this Act [enacting chapters 95 to 97, and sections 6347, 7361 to 7364, 7371 to 7375, 8235 to 8235i, 8281 to 8284, 8285 to 8285c, and 8286 to 8286b of this title, sections 1435 and 3129 of Title 7, Agriculture, sections 3601 to 3620 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, section 3391a of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, sections 1146, 1147, 1501, 1511 to 1516, 1521, 1522, 1531, 1541, and 1542 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and sections 2075, 2076, and 2095 to 2098 of the Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, amending sections 6240, 6862 to 6872, 8211, 8213, 8214, 8216, 8217, 8221, 8255, 8271, and 8274 to 8276 of this title, sections 341, 342, 427, and 3154 of Title 7, section 7430 of Title 10, Armed Forces, sections 1451, 1454, 1717, 1723g, and 1723h of Title 12, section 753 of Title 15, sections 590h, 796, 824a–3, 824i, 824j, 1642, 2705, and 2708 of Title 16, Conservation, sections 1141 and 1143 of Title 30, and sections 2062, 2091 to 2093, 2151, 2161, and 2166 of the Appendix to Title 50, repealing section 1723f of Title 12, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 6240, 7371, 8211, 8235, 8701, and 8901 of this title, section 3601 of Title 12, section 2701 of Title 16, section 1501 of Title 30, and sections 2061 and 2062 of the Appendix to Title 50] may be cited as the ‘Energy Security Act’.”
Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 201, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 683, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter, sections 1435 and 3129 of Title 7, Agriculture, and section 3391a of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and amending sections 341, 342, 427, and 3154 of Title 7, section 753 of Title 15, and sections 590h and 1642 of Title 16, Conservation] may be cited as the ‘Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980’.”
42 U.S.C. § 8804 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8804. Coordination with other authorities and programs
The authorities in this chapter are in addition to and do not modify (except to the extent expressly provided for in this chapter) authorities and programs of the Department of Energy and of the Department of Agriculture under other provisions of law.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 205, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 686.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 96–294, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 683, known as the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 8811 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8811. Biomass energy development plans
(a) Plan respecting maximized production and use by December 31, 1982; preparation, transmission, etc.
Not later than 180 days after June 30, 1980, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly prepare, and transmit to the President and the Congress, a plan for maximizing in accordance with this subchapter biomass energy production and use. Such plan shall be designed to achieve a total level of alcohol production and use within the United States of at least 60,000 barrels per day of alcohol by December 31, 1982.
(b) Comprehensive plan respecting maximized production and use from January 1, 1983, to December 31, 1990, preparation, transmission, etc.
(1) Not later than January 1, 1982, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly prepare, and transmit to the President and the Congress, a comprehensive plan for maximizing in accordance with this subchapter biomass energy production and use, for the period beginning January 1, 1983, and ending December 31, 1990. Such plan shall be designed to achieve a level of alcohol production within the United States equal to at least 10 percent of the level of gasoline consumption within the United States as estimated by the Secretary of Energy for the calendar year 1990.
(2) The plan prepared under this subsection shall evaluate the feasibility of reaching the goals set forth in such subsection.
(c) Required guidelines
The plans prepared under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall each include guidelines for use in awarding financial assistance under this subchapter which are designed to increase, during the period covered by the plan, the amount of motor fuel displaced by biomass energy.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 211, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 686.)
42 U.S.C. § 8815 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8815. Price guarantees
(a) Authority of Secretary concerned; minimum sales price
Subject to sections 8812 and 8817 of this title, the Secretary concerned may commit to guarantee, and guarantee, that the price that the owner or operator of any biomass energy proj­ect will receive for all or part of the production from that project shall not be less than a specified sales price determined as of the date of execution of the price guarantee or commitment to guarantee.
(b) Cost-plus arrangements as basis
(1) No price guarantee under this section may be based upon a cost-plus arrangement, or variant thereof, which guarantees a profit to the owner or operator involved.
(2) The use of a cost-of-service pricing mechanism by a person pursuant to law, or by a regulatory body establishing rates for a regulated person, shall not be deemed to be a cost-plus arrangement, or variant thereof, for purposes of paragraph (1).
(c) Maximum dollar amount of liability of United States
Each price guarantee, or commitment to guarantee, which is made under this section shall specify the maximum dollar amount of liability of the United States under that guarantee.
(d) Renegotiation of sales price and maximum liability
If the Secretary determines, in the discretion of the Secretary, that—
(1) a biomass energy project would not otherwise be satisfactorily completed or continued, and
(2) completion or continuation of such project would be necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter,
the sales price set forth in the price guarantee, and maximum liability under such guarantee, may be renegotiated.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 215, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 692.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 96–294, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 683, known as the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 8818 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8818. Reports
(a) Repealed. Pub. L. 99–386, title I, § 101(a), Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 821
(b) Comprehensive list of loans, grants, etc.
Within 120 days after June 30, 1980, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Congress a comprehensive list of all the types of loans, grants, incentives, rebates, or any other such private, State, or Federal economic or financial benefits now in effect or proposed which can be or have been used for production of alcohol to be used as a motor fuel or petroleum substitute.
(c) Annual reports; report evaluating overall impact and plan for termination of Office of Alcohol Fuels
(1)
(A) The Office of Alcohol Fuels shall submit to the Congress and the President annual reports containing a general description of the Office’s operations during the year and a description and evaluation of each biomass energy project for which financial assistance by the Office is then in effect.
(B) Each annual report shall describe progress made toward meeting the goals of this subchapter and contain specific recommendations on what actions the Congress could take in order to facilitate the work of the Office in achieving such goals.
(C) Each annual report under this subsection shall contain financial statements prepared by the Office.
(2) On or before September 30, 1990, the Office shall submit to the Congress and the President a report evaluating the overall impact made by the Office and describing the status of each biomass energy project which has received financial assistance under this subchapter from the Office. Such report shall contain a plan for the termination of the work of the Office.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 218, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 695; Pub. L. 99–386, title I, § 101(a), Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 821.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–386 struck out subsec. (a) which related to submission of quarterly reports to the President and Congress by Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Energy.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (c)(1) of this section relating to the requirement that the Office of Alcohol Fuels submit annual reports to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 12th item on page 91 of House Document No. 103–7.