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42 U.S.C. § 13664 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13664. Definitions
(a) 1 Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Drug-related criminal activity
The term “drug-related criminal activity” has the meaning given the term in section 1437a(b) of this title.
(2) Federally assisted housing
The term “federally assisted housing” means a dwelling unit—
(A) in public housing (as such term is defined in section 1437a(b) of this title);
(B) assisted with tenant-based assistance under section 1437f of this title;
(C) in housing that is provided project-based assistance under section 1437f of this title, including new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects;
(D) in housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12 (as amended by section 801 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act);
(E) in housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12, as such section existed before the enactment of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act [November 28, 1990];
(F) in housing that is assisted under section 8013 of this title;
(G) in housing financed by a loan or mortgage insured under section 1715l(d)(3) of title 12 that bears interest at a rate determined under the proviso of section 1715l(d)(5) of title 12;
(H) in housing insured, assisted, or held by the Secretary or a State or State agency under section 1715z–1 of title 12; or
(I) in housing assisted under section 1484 or 1485 of this title.
(3) Owner
The term “owner” means, with respect to federally assisted housing, the entity or private person (including a cooperative or public housing agency) that has the legal right to lease or sublease dwelling units in such housing.
(Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 579, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2642.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 801 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(D), is section 801 of Pub. L. 101–625.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, and not as part of subtitles C to F of title VI of Pub. L. 102–550 which comprise this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective and applicable beginning upon Oct. 1, 1999, except as otherwise provided, with provision that Secretary may implement any provision of this section before such date, except to extent otherwise provided, see section 503 of Pub. L. 105–276, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1437 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17001 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17001. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy.
(2) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 110–140, § 2, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1498.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 110–140, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1492, known as the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below 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.
heading: Short Title of 2015 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 114–11, § 1(a), Apr. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 182, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 17062, 17063, 17084, and 17085 of this title, amending sections 6295, 6302 to 6304, and 17091 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015’.”
Pub. L. 114–11, title I, § 101, Apr. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 182, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 17062, 17084, and 17085 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Better Buildings Act of 2015’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 110–140, § 1(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1492, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 601, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1674, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 601–607) of title VI of Pub. L. 110–140, enacting part A (§ 17171 et seq.) of subchapter V of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 611, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1678, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 611–625) of title VI of Pub. L. 110–140, enacting part B (§ 17191 et seq.) of subchapter V of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 631, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1686, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 631–636) of title VI of Pub. L. 110–140, enacting part C (§ 17211 et seq.) of subchapter V of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research and Development Act’.”
Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 701, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1704, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 701–708) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–140, enacting part A (§ 17251 et seq.) of subchapter VI of this chapter and amending section 16293 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007’.”
42 U.S.C. § 17002 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17002. Relationship to other law
Except to the extent expressly provided in this Act or an amendment made by this Act, nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act supersedes, limits the authority provided or responsibility conferred by, or authorizes any violation of any provision of law (including a regulation), including any energy or environmental law or regulation.
(Pub. L. 110–140, § 3, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1498.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 110–140, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1492, known as the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 17001 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. § 17021 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17021. Biomass-based diesel and biodiesel labeling
(a) In general
Each retail diesel fuel pump shall be labeled in a manner that informs consumers of the percent of biomass-based diesel or biodiesel that is contained in the biomass-based diesel blend or biodiesel blend that is offered for sale, as determined by the Federal Trade Commission.
(b) Labeling requirements
Not later than 180 days after December 19, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission shall promulgate biodiesel labeling requirements as follows:
(1) Biomass-based diesel blends or biodiesel blends that contain less than or equal to 5 percent biomass-based diesel or biodiesel by volume and that meet ASTM D975 diesel specifications shall not require any additional labels.
(2) Biomass-based diesel blends or biodiesel blends that contain more than 5 percent biomass-based diesel or biodiesel by volume but not more than 20 percent by volume shall be labeled “contains biomass-based diesel or biodiesel in quantities between 5 percent and 20 percent”.
(3) Biomass-based diesel or biodiesel blends that contain more than 20 percent biomass based or biodiesel by volume shall be labeled “contains more than 20 percent biomass-based diesel or biodiesel”.
(c) Definitions
In this section:
(1) ASTM
The term “ASTM” means the American Society of Testing and Materials.
(2) Biomass-based diesel
The term “biomass-based diesel” means biodiesel as defined in section 13220(f) of this title.
(3) Biodiesel
The term “biodiesel” means the monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter that meet—
(A) the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives under this section; and
(B) the requirements of ASTM standard D6751.
(4) Biomass-based diesel and biodiesel blends
The terms “biomass-based diesel blend” and “biodiesel blend” means a blend of “biomass-based diesel” or “biodiesel” fuel that is blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 205, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1529.)
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. § 17022 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17022. Grants for production of advanced biofuels
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy shall establish a grant program to encourage the production of advanced biofuels.
(b) Requirements and priority
In making grants under this section, the Secretary—
(1) shall make awards to the proposals for advanced biofuels with the greatest reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to the comparable motor vehicle fuel lifecycle emissions during calendar year 2005; and
(2) shall not make an award to a project that does not achieve at least an 80 percent reduction in such lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2008 through 2015, except that the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not appropriated as of October 2, 2013, shall be reduced by $6,000,000.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 207, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1531; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(f), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 546.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2013—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–40 inserted “, except that the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not appropriated as of October 2, 2013, shall be reduced by $6,000,000” before period at end.
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. § 17031 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17031. Biodiesel
(a) Biodiesel study
Not later than 180 days after December 19, 2007, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall submit to Congress a report on any research and development challenges inherent in increasing the proportion of diesel fuel sold in the United States that is biodiesel.
(b) Material for the establishment of standards
The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in consultation with the Secretary, shall make publicly available the physical property data and characterization of biodiesel and other biofuels as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 221, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1533.)
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. § 17032 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17032. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in States with low rates of ethanol production, including low rates of production of cellulosic biomass ethanol, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
(1)
(A) be an institution of higher education (as defined in section 15801 of this title), including tribally controlled colleges or universities, located in a State described in subsection (a); or
(B) be a consortium including at least 1 such institution of higher education and industry, State agencies, Indian tribal agencies, National Laboratories, or local government agencies located in the State; and
(2) have proven experience and capabilities with relevant technologies.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 223, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1533.)
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. § 17033 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17033. Biofuels and biorefinery information center
(a) In general
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a biofuels and biorefinery information center to make available to interested parties information on—
(1) renewable fuel feedstocks, including the varieties of fuel capable of being produced from various feedstocks;
(2) biorefinery processing techniques related to various renewable fuel feedstocks;
(3) the distribution, blending, storage, and retail dispensing infrastructure necessary for the transport and use of renewable fuels;
(4) Federal and State laws and incentives related to renewable fuel production and use;
(5) renewable fuel research and development advancements;
(6) renewable fuel development and biorefinery processes and technologies;
(7) renewable fuel resources, including information on programs and incentives for renewable fuels;
(8) renewable fuel producers;
(9) renewable fuel users; and
(10) potential renewable fuel users.
(b) Administration
In administering the biofuels and biorefinery information center, the Secretary shall—
(1) continually update information provided by the center;
(2) make information available relating to processes and technologies for renewable fuel production;
(3) make information available to interested parties on the process for establishing a biorefinery; and
(4) make information and assistance provided by the center available through a toll-free telephone number and website.
(c) Coordination and nonduplication
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that the activities under this section are coordinated with, and do not duplicate the efforts of, centers at other government agencies.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 229, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1535.)
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. § 17034 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17034. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research
(a) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(1) an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 7601 of title 7);
(2) a part B institution (as defined in section 1061 of title 20) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);
(3) a tribal college or university (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20); or
(4) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1101a(a) of title 20).
(b) Grants
The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process.
(c) Collaboration
An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 230, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1536.)
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. § 17035 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17035. University based research and development grant program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program, in a geographically diverse manner, for projects submitted for consideration by institutions of higher education to conduct research and development of renewable energy technologies. Each grant made shall not exceed $2,000,000.
(b) Eligibility
Priority shall be given to institutions of higher education with—
(1) established programs of research in renewable energy;
(2) locations that are low income or outside of an urbanized area;
(3) a joint venture with an Indian tribe; and
(4) proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation as a source of woody biomass.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title.
(2) Renewable energy
The term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title.
(3) Urbanized area
The term “urbanized area” has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)
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. § 17051 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17051. Renewable fuel dispenser requirements
(a) Market penetration reports
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall determine and report to Congress annually on the market penetration for flexible-fuel vehicles in use within geographic regions to be established by the Secretary.
(b) Dispenser feasibility study
Not later than 24 months after December 19, 2007, the Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, shall report to the Congress on the feasibility of requiring motor fuel retailers to install E–85 compatible dispensers and related systems at retail fuel facilities in regions where flexible-fuel vehicle market penetration has reached 15 percent of motor vehicles. In conducting such study, the Secretary shall consider and report on the following factors:
(1) The commercial availability of E–85 fuel and the number of competing E–85 wholesale suppliers in a given region.
(2) The level of financial assistance provided on an annual basis by the Federal Government, State governments, and nonprofit entities for the installation of E–85 compatible infrastructure.
(3) The number of retailers whose retail locations are unable to support more than 2 underground storage tank dispensers.
(4) The expense incurred by retailers in the installation and sale of E–85 compatible dispensers and related systems and any potential effects on the price of motor vehicle fuel.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 242, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1540.)
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. § 17053 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17053. Federal fleet fueling centers
(a) In general
Not later than January 1, 2010, the head of each Federal agency shall install at least 1 renewable fuel pump at each Federal fleet fueling center in the United States under the jurisdiction of the head of the Federal agency.
(b) Report
Not later than October 31 of the first calendar year beginning after December 19, 2007, and each October 31 thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report that describes the progress toward complying with subsection (a), including identifying—
(1) the number of Federal fleet fueling centers that contain at least 1 renewable fuel pump; and
(2) the number of Federal fleet fueling centers that do not contain any renewable fuel pumps.
(c) Department of Defense facility
This section shall not apply to a Department of Defense fueling center with a fuel turnover rate of less than 100,000 gallons of fuel per year.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 246, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1547.)
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. § 17054 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17054. Biofuels distribution and advanced biofuels infrastructure
(a) In general
The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall carry out a program of research, development, and demonstration relating to existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure and new alternative distribution infrastructure.
(b) Focus
The program described in subsection (a) shall focus on the physical and chemical properties of biofuels and efforts to prevent or mitigate against adverse impacts of those properties in the areas of—
(1) corrosion of metal, plastic, rubber, cork, fiberglass, glues, or any other material used in pipes and storage tanks;
(2) dissolving of storage tank sediments;
(3) clogging of filters;
(4) contamination from water or other adulterants or pollutants;
(5) poor flow properties related to low temperatures;
(6) oxidative and thermal instability in long-term storage and uses;
(7) microbial contamination;
(8) problems associated with electrical conductivity; and
(9) such other areas as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 248, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1548.)
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.