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42 U.S.C. § 13351 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13351. Additional clean coal technology solicitations
(a) Program design
Additional clean coal technology solicitations described in subsection (b) shall be designed to ensure the timely development of cost-effective technologies or energy production processes or systems utilizing coal that achieve greater efficiency in the conversion of coal to useful energy when compared to currently commercially available technology for the use of coal and the control of emissions from the combustion of coal. Such program shall be designed to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the availability for commercial use of such technologies by the year 2010.
(b) Additional solicitations
In conducting the Clean Coal Program established by Public Law 98–473, the Secretary shall consider the potential benefits of conducting additional solicitations pursuant to such program and, based on the results of that consideration, may carry out such additional solicitations, which shall be similar in scope and percentage of Federal cost sharing as that provided by Public Law 101–121.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1321, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2976.)
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 98–473, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 98–473, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 101–121, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 101–121, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 701, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 13366 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13366. National clearinghouse
(a) Feasibility
(1) The Secretary shall assess the feasibility of establishing a national clearinghouse for the exchange and dissemination of technical information on technology relating to coal and coal-derived fuels.
(2) In assessing the feasibility, the Secretary shall consider whether such a clearinghouse would be appropriate for purposes of—
(A) collecting information and data on technology relating to coal, and coal-derived fuels, which can be utilized to improve environmental quality and increase energy independence;
(B) disseminating to appropriate individuals, governmental departments, agencies, and instrumentalities, institutions of higher education, and other entities, information and data collected pursuant to this section;
(C) maintaining a library of technology publications and treatises relating to technology information and data collected pursuant to this section;
(D) organizing and conducting seminars for government officials, utilities, coal companies, and other entities or institutions relating to technology using coal and coal-derived fuels that will improve environmental quality and increase energy independence;
(E) gathering information on research grants made for the purpose of improving or enhancing technology relating to the use of coal, and coal-derived fuels, which will improve environmental quality and increase energy independence;
(F) translating into English foreign research papers, articles, seminar proceedings, test results that affect, or could affect, clean coal use technology, and other documents;
(G) encouraging, during the testing of technologies, the use of coal from a variety of domestic sources, and collecting or developing, or both, complete listings of test results using coals from all sources;
(H) establishing and maintaining an index or compilation of research projects relating to clean coal technology carried out throughout the world; and
(I) conducting economic modeling for feasibility of projects.
(b) Authority to establish clearinghouse
Based upon the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary may establish a clearinghouse.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1337, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2985.)
42 U.S.C. § 13367 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13367. Coal exports
(a) Plan
Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary and other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a plan for expanding exports of coal mined in the United States.
(b) Plan contents
The plan submitted under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a description of the location, size, and projected growth in potential export markets for coal mined in the United States;
(2) the identification by country of the foreign trade barriers to the export of coal mined in the United States, including foreign coal production and utilization subsidies, tax treatment, labor practices, tariffs, quotas, and other nontariff barriers;
(3) recommendations and a plan for addressing any such trade barriers;
(4) an evaluation of existing infrastructure in the United States and any new infrastructure requirements in the United States to support an expansion of exports of coal mined in the United States, including ports, vessels, rail lines, and any other supporting infrastructure; and
(5) an assessment of environmental implications of coal exports and the identification of export opportunities for blending coal mined in the United States with coal indigenous to other countries to enhance energy efficiency and environmental performance.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1338, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2986.)
42 U.S.C. § 13432 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13432. Advanced automotive fuel economy
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall conduct a program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, to supplement ongoing research activities of a similar nature at the Department of Energy, to accelerate the near-term and mid-term development of advanced technologies to improve the fuel economy of light-duty passenger vehicles powered by a piston engine, and hybrid vehicles powered by a combination of piston engine and electric motor.
(b) Program goal
The goal of the program established under subsection (a) shall be to stimulate the development of emerging technologies with the potential to achieve significant improvements in fuel economy while reducing emissions of air pollutants.
(c) Proposals
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section, making a special effort to involve small businesses in the program.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XX, § 2022, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3061.)
42 U.S.C. § 13433 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13433. Alternative fuel vehicle program
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall carry out a program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, on techniques related to improving natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology, including—
(1) fuel injection;
(2) carburetion;
(3) manifolding;
(4) combustion;
(5) power optimization;
(6) efficiency;
(7) lubricants and detergents;
(8) engine durability;
(9) ignition, including fuel additives to assist ignition;
(10) multifuel engines;
(11) emissions control, including catalysts;
(12) novel gas compression concepts;
(13) advanced storage systems;
(14) advanced gaseous fueling technologies; and
(15) the incorporation of advanced materials in these areas.
(b) Cooperative agreements and assistance
The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide financial assistance to, public or private entities willing to provide 50 percent of the costs of a program to perform activities under subsection (a).
(c) Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(1) the term “alternative fuel vehicle” means a motor vehicle that operates on alternative fuels; and
(2) the term “motor vehicle” includes any automobile, truck, bus, van, or other on-road or off-road motor vehicle, including a boat.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XX, § 2023, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3062.)
42 U.S.C. § 13437 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13437. Advanced diesel emissions program
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall initiate a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, on diesel engine combustion and engine systems, related advanced materials, and fuels and lubricants to reduce emissions oxides of nitrogen and particulates. Activities conducted under this program shall supplement activities of a similar nature at the Department of Energy. Such program shall include field demonstrations of sufficient scale and number in operating environments to prove technical and economic viability to meet the goal stated in subsection (b).
(b) Program goal
The goal of the program established under subsection (a) shall be to accelerate the ability of United States diesel manufacturers to meet current and future oxides of nitrogen and particulate emissions requirements.
(c) Program plan
Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate representatives of industry, institutions of higher education, Federal agencies, including national laboratories, and professional and technical societies, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a 5-year program plan to guide the activities under this section. Such plan shall be included as part of the plan required by section 13431(b) of this title.
(d) Solicitation of proposals
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities consistent with the 5-year program plan.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XX, § 2027, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3066.)
42 U.S.C. § 13454 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13454. Advanced buildings for 2005
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall initiate a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, to increase building energy efficiency, while maintaining affordability, by the year 2005. Such program shall include activities on—
(1) building design, design methods, and construction techniques;
(2) building materials, including recycled materials, and components;
(3) on-site energy supply conversion systems such as photovoltaics;
(4) automated energy management systems;
(5) methods of evaluating performance; and
(6) insulation products manufactured with nonozone depleting materials.
(b) Proposals
(1) Solicitation
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section.
(2) Contents of proposals
Proposals submitted under this subsection shall include and be judged upon—
(A) evidence of knowledge of current building practices in the United States and in other countries;
(B) an explanation of how the proposal will encourage the commercialization of the technologies resulting from activities in subsection (a);
(C) evidence of consideration of collaboration with Department of Energy national laboratories;
(D) evidence of collaboration with relevant industry or other groups or organizations; and
(E) a demonstration of the ability of the proposers to undertake and complete the project proposed.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2104, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3069.)
42 U.S.C. § 13456 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13456. Improving efficiency in energy-intensive industries
(a) Secretarial action
The Secretary, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, shall—
(1) pursue a research, development, demonstration and commercial application program intended to improve energy efficiency and productivity in energy-intensive industries and industrial processes; and
(2) undertake joint ventures to encourage the commercialization of technologies developed under paragraph (1).
(b) Joint ventures
(1) The Secretary shall—
(A) conduct a competitive solicitation for proposals from private firms and investors for such joint ventures under subsection (a)(2); and
(B) provide financial assistance to at least five such joint ventures.
(2) The purpose of the joint ventures shall be to design, test, and demonstrate changes to industrial processes that will result in improved energy efficiency and productivity. The joint ventures may also demonstrate other improvements of benefit to such industries so long as demonstration of energy efficiency improvements is the principal objective of the joint venture.
(3) In evaluating proposals for financial assistance and joint ventures under this section, the Secretary shall consider—
(A) whether the activities conducted under this section improve the quality and energy efficiency of industries or industrial processes;
(B) the regional distribution of the energy-intensive industries and industrial processes; and
(C) whether the proposed joint venture project would be located in the region which has the energy-intensive industry and industrial processes that would benefit from the project.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2107, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3070.)
42 U.S.C. § 13457 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13457. Energy efficient environmental program
(a) Program direction
The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is authorized to continue to carry out a 5-year program to improve the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of pollution prevention technologies and processes, including source reduction and waste minimization technologies and processes. The purposes of this section shall be to—
(1) apply a systems approach to minimizing adverse environmental effects of industrial production in the most cost effective and energy efficient manner; and
(2) incorporate consideration of the entire materials and energy cycle with the goal of minimizing adverse environmental impacts.
(b) Identification of opportunities
Within 9 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall identify opportunities for the demonstration of energy efficient pollution prevention technologies and processes.
(c) Report
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress evaluating the opportunities identified under subsection (b). Such report shall include—
(1) an assessment of the technologies available to increase productivity and simultaneously reduce the consumption of energy and material resources and the production of wastes;
(2) an assessment of the current use of such technologies by industry in the United States;
(3) the status of any such technologies currently being developed, together with projected schedules of their commercial availability;
(4) the energy savings resulting from the use of such technologies;
(5) the environmental benefits of such technologies;
(6) the costs of such technologies;
(7) an evaluation of any existing Federal or State regulatory disincentives for the employment of such technologies; and
(8) an evaluation of any other barriers to the use of such technologies.
In preparing the report required by this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, any other Federal, State, or local official the Secretary considers necessary, representatives of appropriate industries, members of organizations formed to further the goals of environmental protection or energy efficiency, and other appropriate interested members of the public, as determined by the Secretary.
(d) Proposals
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall solicit proposals for activities under this section. Proposals selected under this subsection shall demonstrate—
(1) technical viability and cost effectiveness; and
(2) procedures for technology transfer and information outreach during and after completion of the project.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2108, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3071.)
42 U.S.C. § 13472 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13472. High efficiency heat engines
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall conduct a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, to improve the efficiency of heat engines. Such program shall—
(1) include field demonstrations of sufficient scale and number so as to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility;
(2) incorporate materials that increase engine efficiency; and
(3) cover advanced engine designs for electric and industrial power generation for a range of small-, mid-, and large-scale applications, including—
(A) mechanically recuperated gas turbines;
(B) intercooled gas turbines with steam injection or recuperation;
(C) gas turbines utilizing reformed fuels or hydrogen; and
(D) high efficiency, simple cycle gas turbines.
(b) Program goal
The goal of the program established under subsection (a) shall be to develop heat engines that can achieve over 50 percent efficiency in the mid-term.
(c) Program plan
Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Congress a 5-year program plan, to be included in the plan required under section 13451(c) of this title, to guide the activities under this section. In preparing the program plan, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate representatives of industry, institutions of higher education, Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and national laboratories, and professional and technical societies.
(d) Proposals
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section such sums as may be necessary to be derived from sums authorized under section 13451(e) of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2112, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3072.)
42 U.S.C. § 13473 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13473. Civilian nuclear waste
(a) Study
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the potential for minimizing the volume and toxic lifetime of nuclear waste, including an analysis of the viability of existing technologies and an assessment of the extent of research and development required for new technologies.
(b) Program
Based on the results of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall prepare and submit to Congress a 5-year program plan for carrying out a program of research and development on new technologies for minimizing the volume and toxic lifetime of, and thereby mitigating hazards associated with, nuclear waste.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $4,700,000 for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2113, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3073.)
42 U.S.C. § 13475 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13475. Fuel cells
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall conduct a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, on efficient and environmentally benign power generation using fuel cells. The program may include activities on molten carbonate, solid oxide, including tubular, monolithic, and planar technologies, and advanced concepts.
(b) Program goal
The goal of the program established under subsection (a) is the development of cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally benign fuel cell systems which will operate on fossil fuels in multiple end use sectors.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $51,555,000 for fiscal year 1993 and $56,000,000 for fiscal year 1994.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2115, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3074.)
42 U.S.C. § 13478 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13478. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2118, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3075; Pub. L. 105–23, § 1, July 3, 1997, 111 Stat. 237, which authorized the Secretary to establish an electric and magnetic fields research and public information dissemination program, expired on Dec. 31, 1998.
42 U.S.C. § 13502 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13502. National Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Program
(a) Program direction
The Secretary shall establish a 5-year National Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title. Such program shall foster the commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve energy efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. At a minimum, the Program shall expedite the private sector deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, quality, and control in manufacturing processes that can foster economic growth, energy efficiency, and competitiveness. The program 1 shall include field demonstrations of sufficient scale and number to prove technical and economic feasibility.
(b) Program plan
Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate representatives of industry, institutions of higher education, Department of Energy national laboratories, and professional and technical societies, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a 5-year program plan to guide activities under this section. The Secretary shall biennially update and resubmit the program plan to Congress.
(c) Proposals
(1) Solicitation
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities consistent with the 5-year program plan. Such proposals may be submitted by one or more parties.
(2) Contents of proposals
Proposals submitted under this subsection shall include—
(A) an explanation of how the proposal will expedite the commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve energy efficiency in the building, industry, and transportation sectors;
(B) evidence of consideration of whether the unique capabilities of Department of Energy national laboratories warrants collaboration with such laboratories, and the extent of such collaboration proposed;
(C) a description of the extent to which the proposal includes collaboration with relevant industry or other groups or organizations; and
(D) evidence of the ability of the proposers to undertake and complete the proposed project.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from sums authorized under section 13451(e) of this title, including Department of Energy national laboratory participation in proposals submitted under subsection (c).
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXII, § 2202, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3086.)
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (b) of this section relating to the biennial resubmittal of the program plan 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 2nd item on page 86 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 13521 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13521. Policy on major construction projects
(a) Report and management plan
The Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report and management plan for any major construction project involving $100,000,000 or more, prior to the expenditure of those funds.
(b) Congressional review
Expenditure of funds for a project described in subsection (a) may be made after a period of 30 calendar days (not including any day on which either House of Congress is not in session because of adjournment of more than 3 calendar days prior to a day certain) has passed after receipt of the report and management plan by Congress.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXIII, § 2301, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3092.)