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42 U.S.C. § 17242 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17242. Commercial insulation demonstration program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Advanced insulation
The term “advanced insulation” means insulation that has an R value of not less than R35 per inch.
(2) Covered refrigeration unit
The term “covered refrigeration unit” means any—
(A) commercial refrigerated truck;
(B) commercial refrigerated trailer; or
(C) commercial refrigerator, freezer, or refrigerator-freezer described in section 6313(c) of this title.
(b) Report
Not later than 90 days after December 19, 2007, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an evaluation of—
(1) the state of technological advancement of advanced insulation; and
(2) the projected amount of cost savings that would be generated by implementing advanced insulation into covered refrigeration units.
(c) Demonstration program
(1) Establishment
If the Secretary determines in the report described in subsection (b) that the implementation of advanced insulation into covered refrigeration units would generate an economically justifiable amount of cost savings, the Secretary, in cooperation with manufacturers of covered refrigeration units, shall establish a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of advanced insulation.
(2) Disclosure
The Secretary may, for a period of up to 5 years after an award is granted under the demonstration program, exempt from mandatory disclosure under section 552 of title 5 (popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act) information that the Secretary determines would be a privileged or confidential trade secret or commercial or financial information under subsection (b)(4) of such section if the information had been obtained from a non-Government party.
(3) Cost-sharing
Section 16352 of this title shall apply to any project carried out under this subsection.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2014.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 652, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1694.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17251 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17251. Carbon capture
(a) Program establishment
(1) In general
The Secretary shall carry out a program to demonstrate technologies for the large-scale capture of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. In making awards under this program, the Secretary shall select, as appropriate, a diversity of capture technologies to address the need to capture carbon dioxide from a range of industrial sources.
(2) Scope of award
Awards under this section shall be only for the portion of the project that—
(A) carries out the large-scale capture (including purification and compression) of carbon dioxide from industrial sources;
(B) provides for the transportation and injection of carbon dioxide; and
(C) incorporates a comprehensive measurement, monitoring, and validation program.
(3) Preferences for award
To ensure reduced carbon dioxide emissions, the Secretary shall take necessary actions to provide for the integration of the program under this paragraph with the large-scale carbon dioxide sequestration tests described in section 16293(c)(3) of this title. These actions should not delay implementation of these tests. The Secretary shall give priority consideration to projects with the following characteristics:
(A) Capacity
Projects that will capture a high percentage of the carbon dioxide in the treated stream and large volumes of carbon dioxide as determined by the Secretary.
(B) Sequestration
Projects that capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources that are near suitable geological reservoirs and could continue sequestration including—
(i) a field testing validation activity under section 16293 of this title; or
(ii) other geologic sequestration projects approved by the Secretary.
(4) Requirement
For projects that generate carbon dioxide that is to be sequestered, the carbon dioxide stream shall be of a sufficient purity level to allow for safe transport and sequestration.
(5) Cost-sharing
The cost-sharing requirements of section 16352 of this title for research and development projects shall apply to this section.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $200,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 703, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1708.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
heading: Short Title
text: Subtitle A (§§ 701–708) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–140, which is classified principally to this part, is known as the “Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007”. See Short Title note set out under section 17001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17252 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17252. Review of large-scale programs
The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for an independent review and oversight, beginning in 2011, of the programs under section 16293(c)(3) of this title and under section 17251 of this title, to ensure that the benefits of such programs are maximized. Not later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report on the results of such review and oversight.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 704, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1709.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17253 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17253. Geologic sequestration training and research
(a) Study
(1) In general
The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to undertake a study that—
(A) defines an interdisciplinary program in geology, engineering, hydrology, environmental science, and related disciplines that will support the Nation’s capability to capture and sequester carbon dioxide from anthropogenic sources;
(B) addresses undergraduate and graduate education, especially to help develop graduate level programs of research and instruction that lead to advanced degrees with emphasis on geologic sequestration science;
(C) develops guidelines for proposals from colleges and universities with substantial capabilities in the required disciplines that seek to implement geologic sequestration science programs that advance the Nation’s capacity to address carbon management through geologic sequestration science; and
(D) outlines a budget and recommendations for how much funding will be necessary to establish and carry out the grant program under subsection (b).
(2) Report
Not later than 1 year after December 19, 2007, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a copy of the results of the study provided by the National Academy of Sciences under paragraph (1).
(3) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2008.
(b) Grant program
(1) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program through which colleges and universities may apply for and receive 4-year grants for—
(A) salary and startup costs for newly designated faculty positions in an integrated geologic carbon sequestration science program; and
(B) internships for graduate students in geologic sequestration science.
(2) Renewal
Grants under this subsection shall be renewable for up to 2 additional 3-year terms, based on performance criteria, established by the National Academy of Sciences study conducted under subsection (a), that include the number of graduates of such programs.
(3) Interface with regional geologic carbon sequestration partnerships
To the greatest extent possible, geologic carbon sequestration science programs supported under this subsection shall interface with the research of the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships operated by the Department to provide internships and practical training in carbon capture and geologic sequestration.
(4) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this subsection such sums as may be necessary.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 705, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1709.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17254 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17254. Relation to Safe Drinking Water Act
The injection and geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall be subject to the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.), including the provisions of part C of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300h et seq.; relating to protection of underground sources of drinking water). Nothing in this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle imposes or authorizes the promulgation of any requirement that is inconsistent or in conflict with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.) or regulations thereunder.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 706, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§§ 701–708) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–140, which enacted this part, amended section 16293 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 17001 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 17001 of this title and Tables.
The Safe Drinking Water Act, referred to in text, is title XIV of act July 1, 1944, as added Dec. 16, 1974, Pub. L. 93–523, § 2(a), 88 Stat. 1660, which is classified generally to subchapter XII (§ 300f et seq.) of chapter 6A of this title. Part C of the Act is classified generally to part C (§ 300h et seq.) of subchapter XII of chapter 6A of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17255 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17255. Safety research
(a) Program
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a research program to address public health, safety, and environmental impacts that may be associated with capture, injection, and sequestration of greenhouse gases in geologic reservoirs.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this section $5,000,000 for each fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 707, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17256 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17256. University based research and development grant program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary, in consultation with other appropriate agencies, shall establish a university based research and development program to study carbon capture and sequestration using the various types of coal.
(b) Rural and agricultural institutions
The Secretary shall give special consideration to rural or agricultural based institutions in areas that have regional sources of coal and that offer interdisciplinary programs in the area of environmental science to study carbon capture and sequestration.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are to be authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 708, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17285 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17285. Sense of Congress relating to the use of renewable resources to generate energy
(a) Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) the United States has a quantity of renewable energy resources that is sufficient to supply a significant portion of the energy needs of the United States;
(2) the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States can help ensure a sustainable domestic energy system;
(3) accelerated development and use of renewable energy technologies provide numerous benefits to the United States, including improved national security, improved balance of payments, healthier rural economies, improved environmental quality, and abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for all citizens of the United States;
(4) the production of transportation fuels from renewable energy would help the United States meet rapidly growing domestic and global energy demands, reduce the dependence of the United States on energy imported from volatile regions of the world that are politically unstable, stabilize the cost and availability of energy, and safeguard the economy and security of the United States;
(5) increased energy production from domestic renewable resources would attract substantial new investments in energy infrastructure, create economic growth, develop new jobs for the citizens of the United States, and increase the income for farm, ranch, and forestry jobs in the rural regions of the United States;
(6) increased use of renewable energy is practical and can be cost effective with the implementation of supportive policies and proper incentives to stimulate markets and infrastructure; and
(7) public policies aimed at enhancing renewable energy production and accelerating technological improvements will further reduce energy costs over time and increase market demand.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should—
(1) provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States; and
(2) continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 806, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1722.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17286 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17286. Geothermal assessment, exploration information, and priority activities
(a) In general
Not later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall—
(1) complete a comprehensive nationwide geothermal resource assessment that examines the full range of geothermal resources in the United States; and
(2) submit to the the 1 Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the results of the assessment.
(b) Periodic updates
At least once every 10 years, the Secretary shall update the national assessment required under this section to support public and private sector decisionmaking.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section—
(1) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2022.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 807, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17301 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17301. Prohibition on market manipulation
It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to use or employ, in connection with the purchase or sale of crude oil 1 gasoline or petroleum distillates at wholesale, any manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance, in contravention of such rules and regulations as the Federal Trade Commission may prescribe as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of United States citizens.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 811, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17302 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17302. Prohibition on false information
It is unlawful for any person to report information related to the wholesale price of crude oil 1 gasoline or petroleum distillates to a Federal department or agency if—
(1) the person knew, or reasonably should have known, the information to be false or misleading;
(2) the information was required by law to be reported; and
(3) the person intended the false or misleading data to affect data compiled by the department or agency for statistical or analytical purposes with respect to the market for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 812, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17303 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17303. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission
(a) Enforcement
This part shall be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction as though all applicable terms of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this part.
(b) Violation is treated as unfair or deceptive act or practice
The violation of any provision of this part shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice proscribed under a rule issued under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 813, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17304 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17304. Penalties
(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any penalty applicable under the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), any supplier that violates section 17301 or 17302 of this title shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $1,000,000.
(b) Method
The penalties provided by subsection (a) shall be obtained in the same manner as civil penalties imposed under section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45).
(c) Multiple offenses; mitigating factors
In assessing the penalty provided by subsection (a)—
(1) each day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate violation; and
(2) the court shall take into consideration, among other factors—
(A) the seriousness of the violation; and
(B) the efforts of the person committing the violation to remedy the harm caused by the violation in a timely manner.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 814, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17305 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17305. Effect on other laws
(a) Other authority of the Commission
Nothing in this part limits or affects the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to bring an enforcement action or take any other measure under the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) or any other provision of law.
(b) Antitrust law
Nothing in this part shall be construed to modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws. For purposes of this subsection, the term “antitrust laws” shall have the meaning given it in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12), except that it includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent that such section 5 applies to unfair methods of competition.
(c) State law
Nothing in this part preempts any State law.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 815, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17321 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17321. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(2) Clean and efficient energy technology
The term “clean and efficient energy technology” means an energy supply or end-use technology that, compared to a similar technology already in widespread commercial use in a recipient country, will—
(A) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases; or
(B)
(i) increase efficiency of energy production; or
(ii) decrease intensity of energy usage.
(3) Greenhouse gas
The term “greenhouse gas” means—
(A) carbon dioxide;
(B) methane;
(C) nitrous oxide;
(D) hydrofluorocarbons;
(E) perfluorocarbons; or
(F) sulfur hexafluoride.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 901, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1725.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title IX of Pub. L. 110–140, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1725, which enacted this subchapter and amended section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 9101 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 3021 of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.