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15 U.S.C. § 2652 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2652. Asbestos Ombudsman
(a) Appointment
The Administrator shall appoint an Asbestos Ombudsman, who shall carry out the duties described in subsection (b).
(b) Duties
The duties of the Asbestos Ombudsman are—
(1) to receive complaints, grievances, and requests for information submitted by any person with respect to any aspect of this subchapter,
(2) to render assistance with respect to the complaints, grievances, and requests received, and
(3) to make such recommendations to the Administrator as the Ombudsman considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 99–519, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2987.)
15 U.S.C. § 2654 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2654. Transitional rules
Any regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency under subchapter I which is inconsistent with this subchapter shall not be in effect after October 22, 1986. Any advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, any proposed rule, and any regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency in effect before October 22, 1986, which is consistent with the regulations required under section 2643 of this title shall remain in effect and may be used to meet the requirements of section 2643 of this title, except that any such regulation shall be enforced under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title II, § 214, as added Pub. L. 99–519, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2988.)
15 U.S.C. § 2663 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2663. EPA citizen’s guide
(a) Publication
In order to make continuous progress toward the long-term goal established in section 2661 of this title, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall, not later than June 1, 1989, publish and make available to the public an updated version of its document titled “A Citizen’s Guide to Radon”. The Administrator shall revise and republish the guide as necessary thereafter.
(b) Information included
(1) Action levels
The updated citizen’s guide published as provided in subsection (a) shall include a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposure.
(2) Other information
The updated citizen’s guide shall also include information with respect to each of the following:
(A) The increased health risk associated with the exposure of potentially sensitive populations to different levels of radon.
(B) The increased health risk associated with the exposure to radon of persons engaged in potentially risk-increasing behavior.
(C) The cost and technological feasibility of reducing radon concentrations within existing and new buildings.
(D) The relationship between short-term and long-term testing techniques and the relationship between (i) measurements based on both such techniques, and (ii) the actions 1 levels set forth as provided in paragraph (1).
(E) Outdoor radon levels around the country.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2755.)
15 U.S.C. § 2668 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2668. Regional radon training centers
(a) Funding program
Upon application of colleges, universities, institutions of higher learning, or consortia of such institutions, the Administrator may make a grant or cooperative agreement, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator considers appropriate, under this section to the applicant for the purpose of establishing and operating a regional radon training center.
(b) Purpose of centers
The purpose of a regional radon training center is to develop information and provide training to Federal and State officials, professional and private firms, and the public regarding the health risks posed by radon and demonstrated methods of radon measurement and mitigation.
(c) Applications
Any colleges, universities, institutions of higher learning or consortia of such institutions may submit an application for funding under this section. Such applications shall be submitted to the Administrator in such form and containing such information as the Administrator may require.
(d) Selection criteria
The Administrator shall support at least 3 eligible applications with the full amount of available funds. The Administrator shall select recipients of funding under this section to ensure that funds are equitably allocated among regions of the United States, and on the basis of each of the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the applicant’s program will promote the purpose described in subsection (b).
(2) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant regarding radon measurement and mitigation methods and other radon-related issues.
(3) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant in radon training and in activities relating to information development and dissemination.
(4) The seriousness of the radon problem in the region.
(5) The geographical coverage of the proposed center.
(6) Any other uniform criteria that the Administrator deems necessary to promote the purpose described in subsection (b) and that the Administrator provides to potential applicants prior to the application process.
(e) Termination of funding
No funding may be given under this section in any fiscal year to an applicant which in the preceding fiscal year received funding under this section unless the Administrator determines that the recipient satisfactorily implemented the activities that were funded in the preceding year.
(f) Authorization
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program under this section not to exceed $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1989, 1990, and 1991.
(Pub. L. 94–469, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 100–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2762.)
15 U.S.C. § 2824 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2824. Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
(a) To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt or continue in effect, except as provided in subsection (b), any provision of law or regulation with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.
(b) A State or political subdivision thereof may provide for any investigative or enforcement action, remedy, or penalty (including procedural actions necessary to carry out such investigative or enforcement actions, remedies, or penalties) with respect to any provision of law or regulation permitted by subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 95–297, title II, § 204, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 337; Pub. L. 102–486, title XV, § 1502(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2997.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–486 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of any law or regulation (including any remedy or penalty applicable to any violation thereof) with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.”
15 U.S.C. § 2907 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2907. Contract and grant authority; records and audits
(a) Functions vested in any Federal officer or agency by this chapter or under the Program may be exercised through the facilities and personnel of the agency involved or, to the extent provided or approved in advance in appropriation Acts, by other persons or entities under contracts or grant arrangements entered into by such officer or agency.
(b)
(1) Each person or entity to which Federal funds are made available under a contract or grant arrangement as authorized by this chapter shall keep such records as the Director of the Office shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such person or entity of such funds, the total cost of the activities for which such funds were so made available, the amount of that portion of such cost supplied from other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
(2) The Director of the Office and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of 3 years after the completion of the activities (referred to in paragraph (1)) of any person or entity pursuant to any contract or grant arrangement referred to in subsection (a), have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of such person or entity which, in the judgment of the Director or the Comptroller General, may be related or pertinent to such contract or grant arrangement.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 8, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 604.)
15 U.S.C. § 2961 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2961. Study and decision aid
(a) Study of consequences of community growth and development; decision aid to assist State and local authorities in managing development
The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study of the implications and potential consequences of growth and development on urban, suburban, and rural communities. Based upon the findings of the study, the Secretary shall produce a decision aid to assist State and local authorities in planning and managing urban, suburban, and rural growth and development while preserving community character.
(b) Consultation with appropriate Federal departments and agencies
The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section.
(c) Report
The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report containing the decision aid produced under subsection (a) no later than January 30, 1992. The Secretary shall notify appropriate State and local authorities that such decision aid is available on request.
(Pub. L. 101–606, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3104.)
15 U.S.C. § 3132 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3132. Committee review
(a) Short-term and medium-term goals
In conjunction with its review of the Economic Report, and the holding of hearings on the Economic Report under the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.], the Joint Economic Committee shall review and analyze the short-term and medium-term goals set forth in the Economic Report pursuant to section 3(a)(2) and 4(b) of the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1022(a)(2), 1022a(b)].
(b) Hearings
The Joint Economic Committee shall hold hearings on the Economic Report for the purpose of receiving testimony from Members of the Congress, and such appropriate representatives of Federal departments and agencies, the general public, and interested groups as the joint committee deems advisable. The joint committee shall also consider the comments and views on the Economic Report which are received from State and local officials.
(c) Report of standing and joint committees and committees with legislative jurisdiction
Within thirty days after receipt by the Congress of the Economic Report, each standing committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives, each other committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives which has legislative jurisdiction, and each joint committee of the Congress may submit to the Joint Economic Committee, for use by the Joint Economic Committee in conducting its review and analysis under subsection (a), a report containing the views and recommendations of the submitting committee with respect to aspects of the Economic Report which relate to its jurisdiction.
(d) Report of Joint Economic Committee
On or before March 15 of each year, a majority of the members of the Joint Economic Committee shall submit a report to the Committees on the Budget of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Such report shall include findings, recommendations, and any appropriate analyses with respect and in direct comparison to each of the short-term and medium-term goals set forth in the Economic Report.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title III, § 302, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1904.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Employment Act of 1946, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Feb. 20, 1946, ch. 33, 60 Stat. 23, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 21 (§ 1021 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1021 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3151 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3151. Nondiscrimination
(a) Exclusion from participation or denial of benefits
No person in the United States shall on the ground of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded pursuant to the implementation of this chapter, including membership in any structure created by this chapter.
(b) Noncompliance notification; remedies of Secretary of Labor
Whenever the Secretary of Labor determines that a recipient of funds made available pursuant to this chapter has failed to comply with subsection (a), or an applicable regulation, the Secretary shall notify the recipient of the noncompliance and shall request such recipient to secure compliance. If within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed sixty days, the recipient fails or refuses to secure compliance, the Secretary of Labor may—
(1) refer the matter to the Attorney General with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted;
(2) exercise the powers and functions provided by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) 1 or
(3) take such other action as may be provided by law.
(c) Civil action by Attorney General
When a matter is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to subsection (b), or whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a recipient is engaged in a pattern or practice in violation of the provisions of this section, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate United States district court for any and all appropriate relief.
(d) Enforcement analysis in Report of President
To assist and evaluate the enforcement of this section, and the broader equal employment opportunity policies of this chapter the Secretary of Labor shall include, in the annual report referred to in section 1022a(f)(2)(B) of this title, a detailed analysis of the extent to which the enforcement of this section achieves positive results in both the quantity and quality of jobs, and for employment opportunities generally.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title IV, § 401, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1907; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(12)(B)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–421.)
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (d), see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “include, in the annual report referred to in section 1022a(f)(2)(B) of this title,” for “include, in the annual Employment and Training Report of the President provided under section 705(a) of CETA,”.
15 U.S.C. § 3205 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3205. Federal participation
(a) Intervention
In addition to the authorities vested in the Secretary pursuant to any other provision of law, the Secretary, on his own motion, may intervene as a matter of right in any proceeding before a State regulatory authority which relates to gas utility rates or rate design. Such intervention shall be solely for the purpose of advocating policies or methods which carry out the purposes set forth in section 3201 of this title.
(b) Rights
The Secretary shall have the same rights as any other party to a proceeding before a State regulatory authority which relates to gas utility rates or rate design.
(c) Nonregulated gas utilities
The Secretary, on his own motion, may, to the same extent as provided in subsections (a) through (b), intervene as a matter of right in any proceeding which relates to rates or rate design of nonregulated gas utilities.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 305, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3152.)
heading: Definitions
text: The definition of Secretary in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3206 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3206. Gas utility rate design proposals
(a) Study
(1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission and, after affording an opportunity for consultation and comment by representatives of the State regulatory commissions, gas utilities, and gas consumers, shall study and report to Congress on gas utility rate design within 18 months after November 9, 1978. Such study shall address the effect (both separately and in combination) of the following factors upon the items listed in paragraph (2): incremental pricing; marginal cost pricing; end user gas consumption taxes; wellhead natural gas pricing policies; demand-commodity rate design; declining block rates; interruptible service; seasonal rate differentials; and end user rate schedules.
(2) The items referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:
(A) natural gas pipeline and local distribution company load factors;
(B) rates to each class of user, including residential, commercial, and industrial users;
(C) the change in total costs resulting from gas utility designs (including capital and operating costs) to gas consumers or classes thereof;
(D) demand for, and consumption of, natural gas;
(E) end use profiles of natural gas pipelines and local distribution companies; and
(F) competition with alternative fuels.
(b) Proposals
Based upon the study prepared pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop proposals to improve gas utility rate design and to encourage conservation of natural gas. Such proposals shall include any comments and recommendations of the Commission.
(c) Transmission to Congress
The proposals prepared under subsection (b), shall be transmitted, together with any legislative recommendations, to each House of Congress not later than 6 months after the date of submission of the study under subsection (a). Such proposals shall be accompanied by an analyses 1 of—
(1) the projected savings (if any) in consumption of natural gas, and other energy resources,
(2) changes (if any) in the cost of natural gas to consumers, which are likely to result from the implementation nationally of each of such proposals, and
(3) the effects of the proposals on other provisions of this Act on gas utility rate structures.
(d) Public participation
The Secretary shall provide for public participation in the conduct of the study under subsection (a), and the preparation of proposals under subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 306, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3152.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, 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.
heading: Definitions
text: The definitions of Secretary and Commission in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, apply to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3209 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3209. Reports respecting standards
(a) State authorities and nonregulated utilities
Not later than 1 year after November 9, 1978, and annually thereafter for 10 years, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each gas utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated gas utility, shall report to the Secretary, in such manner as the Secretary shall prescribe, respecting its consideration of the standards established by this chapter. Such report shall include a summary of the determinations made and actions taken with respect to each of such standards on a utility-by-utility basis.
(b) Secretary
Not later than 18 months after November 9, 1978, and annually thereafter for 10 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the President and the Congress containing—
(1) a summary of the reports submitted under subsection (a),
(2) his analysis of such reports, and
(3) his actions under this chapter, and his recommendations for such further Federal actions, including any legislation, regarding retail gas utility rates (and other practices) as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 309, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3153.)
heading: Definitions
text: The definition of Secretary in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3361 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3361. Declaration of emergency
(a) Presidential declaration
The President may declare a natural gas supply emergency (or extend a previously declared emergency) if he finds that—
(1) a severe natural gas shortage, endangering the supply of natural gas for high-priority uses, exists or is imminent in the United States or in any region thereof; and
(2) the exercise of authorities under section 3362 or section 3363 of this title is reasonably necessary, having exhausted other alternatives to the maximum extent practicable, to assist in meeting natural gas requirements for such high-priority uses.
(b) Limitation
(1) Expiration
Any declaration of a natural gas supply emergency (or extension thereof) under subsection (a), shall terminate at the earlier of—
(A) the date on which the President finds that any shortage described in subsection (a) does not exist or is not imminent; or
(B) 120 days after the date of such declaration of emergency (or extension thereof).
(2) Extensions
Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the President from extending, under subsection (a), any emergency (or extension thereof), previously declared under subsection (a), upon the expiration of such declaration of emergency (or extension thereof) under paragraph (1)(B).
(Pub. L. 95–621, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3381.)
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this subchapter, except for authority to declare, extend, and terminate a national gas supply emergency pursuant to this section, delegated to Secretary of Energy, see section 1–101 of Ex. Ord. No. 12235, Sept. 3, 1980, 45 F.R. 58803, set out as a note under section 3364 of this title.