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42 U.S.C. § 16361 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16361. Arctic Engineering Research Center
(a) In general
The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary and the United States Arctic Research Commission, shall provide annual grants to a university located adjacent to the Arctic Energy Office of the Department of Energy, to establish and operate a university research center to be headquartered in Fairbanks and to be known as the “Arctic Engineering Research Center” (referred to in this section as the “Center”).
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the Center shall be to conduct research on, and develop improved methods of, construction and use of materials to improve the overall performance of roads, bridges, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, and other infrastructure in the Arctic region, with an emphasis on developing—
(1) new construction techniques for roads, bridges, rail, and related transportation infrastructure and residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure that are capable of withstanding the Arctic environment and using limited energy resources as efficiently as practicable;
(2) technologies and procedures for increasing road, bridge, rail, and related transportation infrastructure and residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure safety, reliability, and integrity in the Arctic region;
(3) new materials and improving the performance and energy efficiency of existing materials for the construction of roads, bridges, rail, and related transportation infrastructure and residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure in the Arctic region; and
(4) recommendations for new local, regional, and State permitting and building codes to ensure transportation and building safety and efficient energy use when constructing, using, and occupying such infrastructure in the Arctic region.
(c) Objectives
The Center shall carry out—
(1) basic and applied research in the subjects described in subsection (b), the products of which shall be judged by peers or other experts in the field to advance the body of knowledge in road, bridge, rail, and infrastructure engineering in the Arctic region; and
(2) an ongoing program of technology transfer that makes research results available to potential users in a form that can be implemented.
(d) Amount of grant
For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011, the Secretary shall provide a grant in the amount of $3,000,000 to the institution specified in subsection (a) to carry out this section.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 997, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 915.)
42 U.S.C. § 16362 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16362. Barrow Geophysical Research Facility
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and the Interior, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish a joint research facility in Barrow, Alaska, to be known as the “Barrow Geophysical Research Facility”, to support scientific research activities in the Arctic.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretaries of Commerce, Energy, and the Interior, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the planning, design, construction, and support of the Barrow Geophysical Research Facility, $61,000,000.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 998, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 916.)
42 U.S.C. § 16373 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16373. Additional requirements for awards
(a) Demonstration projects
An application for an award under this part for a demonstration project shall describe with specificity the intended commercial use of the technology to be demonstrated.
(b) Flexibility in locating demonstration projects
Subject to the limitation in section 16371(c) of this title, a demonstration project under this part relating to an ultra-deepwater technology or an ultra-deepwater architecture may be conducted in deepwater depths.
(c) Intellectual property agreements
If an award under this part is made to a consortium (other than the program consortium), the consortium shall provide to the Secretary a signed contract agreed to by all members of the consortium describing the rights of each member to intellectual property used or developed under the award.
(d) Technology transfer
Two and one-half percent of the amount of each award made under this part shall be designated for technology transfer and outreach activities under this part.
(e) Cost sharing reduction for independent producers
In applying the cost sharing requirements under section 16352 of this title to an award under this part the Secretary may reduce or eliminate the non-Federal requirement if the Secretary determines that the reduction is necessary and appropriate considering the technological risks involved in the project.
(f) Information sharing
All results of the research administered by the program consortium shall be made available to the public consistent with Department policy and practice on information sharing and intellectual property agreements.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999C, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 921.)
42 U.S.C. § 16375 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16375. Limits on participation
An entity shall be eligible to receive an award under this part only if the Secretary finds—
(1) that the entity’s participation in the program under this part would be in the economic interest of the United States; and
(2) that either—
(A) the entity is a United States-owned entity organized under the laws of the United States; or
(B) the entity is organized under the laws of the United States and has a parent entity organized under the laws of a country that affords—
(i) to United States-owned entities opportunities, comparable to those afforded to any other entity, to participate in any cooperative research venture similar to those authorized under this part;
(ii) to United States-owned entities local investment opportunities comparable to those afforded to any other entity; and
(iii) adequate and effective protection for the intellectual property rights of United States-owned entities.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999E, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 923.)
42 U.S.C. § 16377 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16377. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Deepwater
The term “deepwater” means a water depth that is greater than 200 but less than 1,500 meters.
(2) Independent producer of oil or gas
(A) In general
The term “independent producer of oil or gas” means any person that produces oil or gas other than a person to whom subsection (c) of section 613A of title 26 does not apply by reason of paragraph (2) (relating to certain retailers) or paragraph (4) (relating to certain refiners) of section 613A(d) of such title.
(B) Rules for applying paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 613A(d)
For purposes of subparagraph (A), paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 613A(d) of title 26 shall be applied by substituting “calendar year” for “taxable year” each place it appears in such paragraphs.
(3) Program administration funds
The term “program administration funds” means funds used by the program consortium to administer the program under this part, but not to exceed 10 percent of the total funds allocated under paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 16378(d) of this title.
(4) Program consortium
The term “program consortium” means the consortium selected under section 16372(d) of this title.
(5) Program research funds
The term “program research funds” means funds awarded to research performers by the program consortium consistent with the annual plan.
(6) Remote or inconsequential
The term “remote or inconsequential” has the meaning given that term in regulations issued by the Office of Government Ethics under section 208(b)(2) of title 18.
(7) Small producer
The term “small producer” means an entity organized under the laws of the United States with production levels of less than 1,000 barrels per day of oil equivalent.
(8) Ultra-deepwater
The term “ultra-deepwater” means a water depth that is equal to or greater than 1,500 meters.
(9) Ultra-deepwater architecture
The term “ultra-deepwater architecture” means the integration of technologies for the exploration for, or production of, natural gas or other petroleum resources located at ultra-deepwater depths.
(10) Ultra-deepwater technology
The term “ultra-deepwater technology” means a discrete technology that is specially suited to address one or more challenges associated with the exploration for, or production of, natural gas or other petroleum resources located at ultra-deepwater depths.
(11) Unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource
The term “unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource” means natural gas and other petroleum resource located onshore in an economically inaccessible geological formation, including resources of small producers.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999G, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 923.)
42 U.S.C. § 16393 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16393. Small business advocacy and assistance
(a) Small business advocate
The Secretary shall require the Director of each National Laboratory, and may require the Director of a single-purpose research facility, to designate a small business advocate to—
(1) increase the participation of small business concerns, including socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section 637(a)(4) of title 15), in procurement, collaborative research, technology licensing, and technology transfer activities conducted by the National Laboratory or single-purpose research facility;
(2) report to the Director of the National Laboratory or single-purpose research facility on the actual participation of small business concerns in procurement and collaborative research along with recommendations, if appropriate, on how to improve participation;
(3) make available to small business concerns training, mentoring, and information on how to participate in procurement and collaborative research activities;
(4) increase the awareness inside the National Laboratory or single-purpose research facility of the capabilities and opportunities presented by small business concerns; and
(5) establish guidelines for the program under subsection (b) and report on the effectiveness of the program to the Director of the National Laboratory or single-purpose research facility.
(b) Establishment of small business assistance program
The Secretary shall require the Director of each National Laboratory, and may require the Director of a single-purpose research facility, to establish a program to provide small business concerns with—
(1) assistance directed at making the small business concerns more effective and efficient subcontractors or suppliers to the National Laboratory or single-purpose research facilities; or
(2) general technical assistance, the cost of which shall not exceed $10,000 per instance of assistance, to improve the products or services of the small business concern.
(c) Use of funds
None of the funds expended under subsection (b) may be used for direct grants to small business concerns.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for activities under this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2008.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title X, § 1003, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 929.)
42 U.S.C. § 16394 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16394. Outreach
The Secretary shall ensure that each program authorized by this Act or an amendment made by this Act includes an outreach component to provide information, as appropriate, to manufacturers, consumers, engineers, architects, builders, energy service companies, institutions of higher education, facility planners and managers, State and local governments, and other entities.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title X, § 1004, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 930.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 594, as amended, known as the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and repealed numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16395 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16395. Relationship to other laws
Except as otherwise provided in this Act or an amendment made by this Act, the Secretary shall carry out the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs, projects, and activities authorized by this Act or an amendment made by this Act in accordance with the applicable provisions of—
(1) the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.);
(3) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13201 et seq.);
(4) the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.);
(5) chapter 18 of title 35 (commonly known as the “Bayh-Dole Act”); and
(6) any other Act under which the Secretary is authorized to carry out the programs, projects, and activities.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title X, § 1005, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 930.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 594, as amended, known as the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and repealed numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in par. (1), is act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, as added by act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1, 68 Stat. 921, and amended, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
The Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 93–577, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1878, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 74 (§ 5901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5901 of this title and Tables.
The Energy Policy Act of 1992, referred to in par. (3), is Pub. L. 102–486, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2776, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 13201 of this title and Tables.
The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, referred to in par. (4), is Pub. L. 96–480, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2311, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 63 (§ 3701 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3701 of Title 15 and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16411 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16411. Workforce trends and traineeship grants
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Energy technology industry
The term “energy technology industry” includes—
(A) a renewable energy industry;
(B) a company that develops or commercializes a device to increase energy efficiency;
(C) the oil and gas industry;
(D) the nuclear power industry;
(E) the coal industry;
(F) the electric utility industry; and
(G) any other industrial sector, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(2) Skilled technical personnel
The term “skilled technical personnel” means—
(A) journey- and apprentice-level workers who are enrolled in, or have completed, a federally-recognized or State-recognized apprenticeship program; and
(B) other skilled workers in energy technology industries, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Workforce trends
(1) Monitoring
The Secretary, in consultation with, and using data collected by, the Secretary of Labor, shall monitor trends in the workforce of—
(A) skilled technical personnel that support energy technology industries; and
(B) electric power and transmission engineers.
(2) Report on trends
Not later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on current trends under paragraph (1), with recommendations (as appropriate) to meet the future labor requirements for the energy technology industries.
(3) Report on shortage
As soon as practicable after the date on which the Secretary identifies or predicts a significant national shortage of skilled technical personnel in one or more energy technology industries, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the shortage.
(c) Traineeship grants for skilled technical personnel
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, may establish programs in the appropriate offices of the Department under which the Secretary provides grants to enhance training (including distance learning) for any workforce category for which a shortage is identified or predicted under subsection (b)(2).
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2008.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1101, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 937.)
42 U.S.C. § 16412 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16412. Training guidelines for nonnuclear electric energy industry personnel
(a) In general
The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary and in conjunction with the electric industry and recognized employee representatives, shall develop model personnel training guidelines to support the reliability and safety of the nonnuclear electric system.
(b) Requirements
The training guidelines under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum—
(1) include training requirements for workers engaged in the construction, operation, inspection, or maintenance of nonnuclear electric generation, transmission, or distribution systems, including requirements relating to—
(A) competency;
(B) certification; and
(C) assessment, including—
(i) initial and continuous evaluation of workers;
(ii) recertification procedures; and
(iii) methods for examining or testing the qualification of an individual who performs a covered task; and
(2) consolidate training guidelines in existence on the date on which the guidelines under subsection (a) are developed relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of nonnuclear electric generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, such as guidelines established by the National Electric Safety Code and other industry consensus standards.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1103, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 939.)
42 U.S.C. § 16413 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16413. National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies
The Secretary shall support the ongoing activities of and explore opportunities for expansion of the National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies to carry out research, education, and training activities to facilitate the improvement of energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and security of industrial, commercial, residential, and public buildings.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1104, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 939.)
42 U.S.C. § 16414 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16414. National Power Plant Operations Technology and Educational Center
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall support the establishment of a National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center (referred to in this section as the “Center”), to address the need for training and educating certified operators and technicians for the electric power industry.
(b) Location of Center
The Secretary shall support the establishment of the Center at an institution of higher education that has—
(1) expertise in providing degree programs in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution technologies;
(2) expertise in providing onsite and Internet-based training; and
(3) demonstrated responsiveness to workforce and training requirements in the electric power industry.
(c) Training and continuing education
(1) In general
The Center shall provide training and continuing education in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution technologies and operations.
(2) Location
The Center shall carry out training and education activities under paragraph (1)—
(A) at the Center; and
(B) through Internet-based information technologies that allow for learning at remote sites.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1106, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 940.)
42 U.S.C. § 16422 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16422. Advanced transmission technologies
(a) Definition of advanced transmission technology
In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
(1) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
(2) underground cables;
(3) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
(4) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(5) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
(6) modular equipment;
(7) wireless power transmission;
(8) ultra-high voltage lines;
(9) high-voltage DC technology;
(10) flexible AC transmission systems;
(11) energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);
(12) controllable load;
(13) distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);
(14) enhanced power device monitoring;
(15) direct system state sensors;
(16) fiber optic technologies;
(17) power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);
(18) mobile transformers and mobile substations; and
(19) any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) Authority
In carrying out the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the Commission shall encourage, as appropriate, the deployment of advanced transmission technologies.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1223, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 953.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 791a et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of Title 16 and Tables.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.