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42 U.S.C. § 7341 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7341. Effective date
The provisions of this chapter shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after the Secretary first takes office, or on such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, except that at any time after August 4, 1977, (1) any of the officers provided for in subchapters II and IV of this chapter may be nominated and appointed, as provided in those subchapters, and (2) the Secretary and the Commission may promulgate regulations pursuant to section 7295(b)(2) of this title at any time after August 4, 1977. Funds available to any department or agency (or any official or component thereof), functions of which are transferred to the Secretary or the Commission by this chapter, may with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, be used to pay the compensation and expenses of any officer appointed pursuant to this subsection until such time as funds for that purpose are otherwise available.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title IX, § 901, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 612.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, as amended, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Executive Order No. 12009
text: Ex. Ord. No. 12009, Sept. 13, 1977, 42 F.R. 46267, which prescribed Oct. 1, 1977, as the effective date of this chapter, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12553, Feb. 25, 1986, 51 F.R. 7237.
42 U.S.C. § 7342 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7342. Interim appointments
In the event that one or more officers required by this chapter to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall not have entered upon office on October 1, 1977, the President may designate any officer, whose appointment was required to be made, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who was such an officer immediately prior to October 1, 1977, to act in such office until the office is filled as provided in this chapter. While so acting such persons shall receive compensation at the rates provided by this chapter for the respective offices in which they act.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title IX, § 902, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 612.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7351 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7351. Submission of comprehensive review
Not later than January 15, 1982, the President shall prepare and submit to the Congress a comprehensive review of each program of the Department. Each such review shall be made available to the committee or committees of the Senate and House of Representatives having jurisdiction with respect to the annual authorization of funds, pursuant to section 7270 of this title, for such programs for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title X, § 1001, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 612.)
42 U.S.C. § 7352 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7352. Contents of review
Each comprehensive review prepared for submission under section 7351 of this title shall include—
(1) the name of the component of the Department responsible for administering the program;
(2) an identification of the objectives intended for the program and the problem or need which the program was intended to address;
(3) an identification of any other programs having similar or potentially conflicting or duplicative objectives;
(4) an assessment of alternative methods of achieving the purposes of the program;
(5) a justification for the authorization of new budget authority, and an explanation of the manner in which it conforms to and integrates with other efforts;
(6) an assessment of the degree to which the original objectives of the program have been achieved, expressed in terms of the performance, impact, or accomplishments of the program and of the problem or need which it was intended to address, and employing the procedures or methods of analysis appropriate to the type or character of the program;
(7) a statement of the performance and accomplishments of the program in each of the previous four completed fiscal years and of the budgetary costs incurred in the operation of the program;
(8) a statement of the number and types of beneficiaries or persons served by the program;
(9) an assessment of the effect of the program on the national economy, including, but not limited to, the effects on competition, economic stability, employment, unemployment, productivity, and price inflation, including costs to consumers and to businesses;
(10) an assessment of the impact of the program on the Nation’s health and safety;
(11) an assessment of the degree to which the overall administration of the program, as expressed in the rules, regulations, orders, standards, criteria, and decisions of the officers executing the program, are believed to meet the objectives of the Congress in establishing the program;
(12) a projection of the anticipated needs for accomplishing the objectives of the program, including an estimate if applicable of the date on which, and the conditions under which, the program may fulfill such objectives;
(13) an analysis of the services which could be provided and performance which could be achieved if the program were continued at a level less than, equal to, or greater than the existing level; and
(14) recommendations for necessary transitional requirements in the event that funding for such program is discontinued, including proposals for such executives or legislative action as may be necessary to prevent such discontinuation from being unduly disruptive.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title X, § 1002, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 612.)
42 U.S.C. § 7361 to 7364 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 7361 to 7364. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–486, title XVI, § 1606, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3003
text: Section 7361, Pub. L. 96–294, title III, § 301, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 712, related to preparation of energy targets.
text: Section 7362, Pub. L. 96–294, title III, § 302, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 712, related to congressional consideration.
text: Section 7363, Pub. L. 96–294, title III, § 303, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 714, set out energy target form and definitions.
text: Section 7364, Pub. L. 96–294, title III, § 304, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 715, set out general provisions regarding targets.
42 U.S.C. § 7371 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7371. Statement of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish incentives for the use of renewable energy resources, to improve and coordinate the dissemination of information to the public with respect to renewable energy resources, to encourage the use of certain cost effective solar energy systems and conservation measures by the Federal Government, to establish a program for the promotion of local energy self-sufficiency, to broaden the existing program for accelerating the procurement and use of photovoltaic systems, and to provide further encouragement for the development of small hydroelectric power projects.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 402, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 715.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title IV of Pub. L. 96–294, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 715, known as the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Short Title
text: Section 401 of title IV Pub. L. 96–294 provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter, amending sections 8255, 8271, and 8274 to 8276 of this title and sections 2705 and 2708 of Title 16, Conservation, and enacting a provision set out as a note under section 2701 of Title 16] may be cited as the ‘Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980’.”
42 U.S.C. § 7372 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7372. “Secretary” and “renewable energy resource” defined
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy; and
(2) the term “renewable energy resource” means any energy resource which has recently originated in the sun, including direct and indirect solar radiation and intermediate solar energy forms such as wind, ocean thermal gradients, ocean currents and waves, hydropower, photovoltaic energy, products of photosynthetic processes, organic wastes, and others.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 403, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 716.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title IV of Pub. L. 96–294, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 715, known as the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 8255, 8271, and 8274 to 8276 of this title and sections 2705 and 2708 of Title 16, Conservation, and enacted a provision set out as a note under section 2701 of Title 16. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7371 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7373 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7373. Coordinated dissemination of information on renewable energy resources and conservation
In order to improve the effectiveness of Federal information dissemination activities in the fields of renewable energy resources and energy conservation with the objective of developing and promoting better public understanding of these resources and their potential uses, the Secretary shall—
(1) take affirmative steps to coordinate all of the activities of the Department of Energy, whether conducted by the Department itself or by other public or private entities with assistance from the Department, which are aimed at or involve the dissemination of information with respect to renewable energy resources or energy conservation, and
(2) report annually to the Congress on the status of such activities, including a description of how the information dissemination activities and services of the Department of Energy in the fields of renewable energy resources and energy conservation are being coordinated with similar or related activities and services of other Federal agencies.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 404, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 716.)
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in par. (2) of this section, 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 18th item on page 87 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 7374 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7374. Energy self-sufficiency initiatives
(a) Establishment of 3-year pilot program
There is hereby established under the direction of the Secretary a 3-year pilot energy self-sufficiency program to demonstrate energy self-sufficiency through the use of renewable energy resources in one or more States in the United States.
(b) Establishment of subprograms to pilot programs; scope of subprograms
As a part of the pilot program, the Secretary shall establish such subprograms as the Secretary determines are necessary to achieve the purpose of this section, including subprograms—
(1) to promote the development and utilization of synergistic combinations of different renewable energy resources in specific projects aimed at reducing fossil fuel importation;
(2) to initiate and encourage energy self-sufficiency at appropriate levels of government;
(3) to stimulate private industry participation in the realization of the objective stated in subsection (a) of this section; and
(4) to stimulate the utilization of abandoned or underutilized industrial facilities for the generation of energy from any locally available renewable resource, such as municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, or forest products waste.
(c) Implementation of subprograms; preparation of plan of program and additional Federal actions
In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Secretary is authorized to assign to an existing office in the Department of Energy the responsibility of undertaking and carrying out the subprograms established under subsection (b) of this section. In addition, the Secretary shall prepare a detailed plan within one hundred eighty days of June 30, 1980, setting forth (1) the 3-year pilot program itself, and (2) any additional Federal actions needed to encourage and promote the adoption of programs for energy self-sufficiency.
(d) Submission of plan and implementation report to Congress
The Secretary shall submit to the Congress, within one year after June 30, 1980, the plan prepared under the second sentence of subsection (c) of this section along with a report suggesting the legislative initiatives needed to fully implement such plan.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 406, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 716.)
42 U.S.C. § 7375 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7375. Authorization of appropriations
(a) There is authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 1981 and 1982 not to exceed $10,000,000 for loans under section 402 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 [16 U.S.C. 2702], in addition to any amounts authorized for such loans by that Act; and the amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.
(b) There is authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 1981 and 1982 not to exceed $100,000,000 for loans under section 403 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 [16 U.S.C. 2703]; and the amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.
(c) There is authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1981 not to exceed $10,000,000 to carry out section 7374 of this title (relating to energy self-sufficiency initiatives).
(Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 409, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 719.)
heading: References in Text
text: That Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, as amended, known as the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7381c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381c. Education partnerships
(a) Education partnerships
The Secretary may authorize each Department research and development facility, to the extent practicable and consistent with the provisions of the laboratory’s management and operating contract, to enter into education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States (including local educational agencies, colleges, and universities) for the purpose of encouraging and enhancing study in scientific disciplines at all levels of education.
(b) Types of assistance
Under a partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution under subsection (a) of this section and as authorized by the Secretary, a Department research and development facility may provide assistance to the educational institution by—
(1) loaning or transferring equipment to the institution;
(2) transferring to the institution equipment determined by the director of the Department research and development facility to be surplus;
(3) making personnel of Department research and development facilities available to teach science courses or to assist in the development of science courses and materials for the institution;
(4) involving faculty and students of the institution in research programs of Department research and development facilities;
(5) cooperating with the institution in developing a program under which students may be given academic credit for work on research projects of Department research and development facilities;
(6) providing academic and career advice and assistance to students of the institution; and
(7) providing funds to educational institutions to hire personnel to facilitate interactions between local school systems, Department research and development facilities, and corporate and governmental entities.
(Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3166, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1843; Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1102(c), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 938.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1102(c)(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “loaning equipment to the institution;”.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1102(c)(2)–(4), added par. (7).
42 U.S.C. § 7381c–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381c–1. Partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Hispanic-serving institution
The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a) of title 20.
(2) Historically Black college or university
The term “historically Black college or university” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20.
(3) National Laboratory
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
(4) Science facility
The term “science facility” has the meaning given the term “single-purpose research facility” in section 16182 of this title.
(5) Tribal college
The term “tribal college” has the meaning given the term “tribally controlled college or university” in section 1801(a) of title 25.
(b) Education partnership
The Secretary shall require the director of each National Laboratory, and may require the head of any science facility, to increase the participation of historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges in any activity that increases the capacity of the historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges to train personnel in science or engineering.
(c) Activities
An activity described in subsection (b) of this section includes—
(1) collaborative research;
(2) equipment transfer;
(3) training activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility; and
(4) mentoring activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility.
(d) Report
Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this section.
(Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3167, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1105(b)(2), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 940; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 941(k)(2)(M), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3467.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3167 of Pub. L. 101–510 was renumbered section 3168 and is classified to section 7381d of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 110–315 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1801(a) of title 25.
42 U.S.C. § 7381d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381d. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(2) The term “Department” means the Department of Energy.
(3) The term “Department research and development facilities” means all Department of Energy single-purpose and multipurpose National Laboratories and research and development facilities and programs, and any other facility or program operated by a contractor funded by the Department of Energy.
(4) The term “local educational agency” has the meaning given that term by section 2891(12) 1 of title 20.
(5) National laboratory.—
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3168, formerly § 3167, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1843; Pub. L. 105–245, title III, § 309(b)(2)(D), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1853; renumbered § 3168 and amended Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, §§ 1102(d), 1105(b)(1), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 938, 939; Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(c), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 602.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 2891(12) of title 20, referred to in par. (4), was in the original “section 1471(12) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2891(12))”, Pub. L. 89–10, and was omitted in the general amendment of that Act by Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3519. See section 7801 of Title 20, Education.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3168 of Pub. L. 101–510 was renumbered section 3169 and is classified to section 7381e of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Par. (5). Pub. L. 110–69 added par. (5).
2005—Par. (3). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1102(d), substituted “by the Department of Energy” for “from the Office of Science of the Department of Energy”.
1998—Par. (3). Pub. L. 105–245 substituted “Office of Science” for “Office of Energy Research”.
42 U.S.C. § 7381e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381e. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out university research support and other science, mathematics, and engineering education programs authorized by this part and administered by the Office of Science of the Department of Energy, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1991.
(Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3169, formerly § 3168, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1843; Pub. L. 105–245, title III, § 309(b)(2)(D), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1853; renumbered § 3169, Pub. L. 109–58, title XI, § 1105(b)(1), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 939; Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(d)(2), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 603.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–69 substituted “this part” for “this subchapter”.
1998—Pub. L. 105–245 substituted “Office of Science” for “Office of Energy Research”.
42 U.S.C. § 7381g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381g. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education.
(2) National Laboratory
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3170, as added Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(d)(3), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 603.)
heading: Consultation
text: Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(b), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 602, provided that:
“The Secretary [of Energy] shall—
“(1) consult with the Secretary of Education and the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding activities authorized under subpart B of the Department of Energy Science Education Enhancement Act [this part] (as added by subsection (d)(3)) to improve science and mathematics education; and
“(2) otherwise make available to the Secretary of Education reports associated with programs authorized under that section.”
42 U.S.C. § 7381h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381h. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–358, title IX, § 901(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4044
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3171, as added Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(d)(3), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 603, related to pilot program of grants to specialty schools for science and mathematics.
42 U.S.C. § 7381j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381j. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–358, title IX, § 901(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4044
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3175, as added Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(d)(3), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 606, related to experiential-based learning opportunities.
42 U.S.C. § 7381p (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7381p. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–358, title IX, § 901(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4044
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3191, as added Pub. L. 110–69, title V, § 5003(d)(3), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 611, related to national energy education development.