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30 U.S.C. § 1805 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1805. Innovation in basic and advanced materials industries
(a) Centers for Industrial Technology; recommendations for establishment; activities
(1) In order to promote the use of more cost-effective, advanced technology and other means of providing for innovation and increased productivity within the basic and advanced materials industries, the Council shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding the establishment of Centers for Industrial Technology as provided in Public Law 96–480 (15 U.S.C. 3705).
(2) The activities of such Centers shall focus on, but not be limited to, the following generic materials areas: corrosion; welding and joining of materials; advanced processing and fabrication technologies; microfabrication; and fracture and fatigue.
(b) Mechanism for dissemination of data; establishment; computerization
In order to promote better use and innovation of materials in design for improved safety or efficiency, the Council shall establish in cooperation with the appropriate Federal agencies and private industry, an effective mechanism for disseminating materials property data in an efficient and timely manner. In carrying out this responsibility, the Council shall consider, where appropriate, the establishment of a computerized system taking into account, to the maximum extent practicable, existing available resources.
(Pub. L. 98–373, title II, § 206, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1252.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 96–480, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 96–480, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2311, known as the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, which is classified generally to chapter 63 (§ 3701 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3701 of Title 15 and Tables.
30 U.S.C. § 1806 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1806. Compensation of members and reimbursement
(a) Basic pay for levels II and III of Executive Schedule
The Chairman of the Council, if not otherwise a paid officer or employee of the Federal Government, shall be paid at the rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay provided for level II of the Executive Schedule. The other members of the Council, if not otherwise paid officers or employees of the Federal Government, shall be paid at a per diem rate comparable to the rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay provided for level III of the Executive Schedule.
(b) Reimbursement of travel expenses for attendance at meetings
Subject to existing law and regulations governing conflicts of interest, the Council may accept reimbursement from any private nonprofit organization or from any department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government, or from any State or local government, for reasonable travel expenses incurred by any member or employee of the Council in connection with such member’s or employee’s attendance at any conference, seminar, or similar meeting.
(Pub. L. 98–373, title II, § 207, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1252.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Levels II and III of the Executive Schedule, referred to in subsec. (a), are set out in sections 5313 and 5314, respectively, of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
30 U.S.C. § 1807 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1807. Executive Director
(a) Function, appointment, and compensation
There shall be an Executive Director (hereinafter referred to as the “Director”), who shall be chief administrator of the Council. The Director shall be appointed by the Council full time and shall be paid at the rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay provided for level III of the Executive Schedule.
(b) Personnel and services of experts and consultants; rules and regulations
The Director is authorized—
(1) to employ such personnel as may be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties and functions under this chapter, but not to exceed twelve compensated employees;
(2) to obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of title 5; and
(3) to develop, subject to approval by the Council, rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(c) Consultation with other groups; utilization of public and private services, facilities, and information
In exercising his responsibilities and duties under this chapter, the Director—
(1) may consult with representatives of academia, industry, labor, State and local governments, and other groups; and
(2) shall utilize to the fullest extent possible the services, facilities, and information (including statistical information) of public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals.
(d) Utilization of voluntary and uncompensated labor and services
Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Council may utilize voluntary and uncompensated labor and services in carrying out its duties and functions.
(Pub. L. 98–373, title II, § 208, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1253.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Level III of the Executive Schedule, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out in section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (d), “section 1342 of title 31” substituted for “section 367(b) of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 665(b))” on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Personnel Matters
text: Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5182, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1454, directed the Executive Director of the National Critical Materials Council to increase the number of employees of the Council by the equivalent of 5 full-time employees by Aug. 23, 1988, and required that at least 4 full-time employees so appointed would be permanent professional employees who have expertise in technical fields relevant to the responsibilities of the National Critical Materials Council, such as materials science and engineering, environmental matters, minerals and natural resources, ceramic or composite engineering, metallurgy, and geology.
30 U.S.C. § 1809 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1809. General authority of Council
The Council is authorized—
(1) to establish such internal rules and regulations as may be necessary for its operation;
(2) to enter into contracts and acquire materials and supplies necessary for its operation to such extent or in such amounts as are provided for in appropriation Acts;
(3) to publish, consistent with title 44, or arrange to publish critical materials information that it deems to be useful to the public and private industry to the extent that such publication is consistent with the national defense and economic interest;
(4) to utilize such services or personnel as may be provided to the Council on a nonreimbursable basis by any agency of the United States; and
(5) to exercise such authorities as may be necessary and incidental to carrying out its responsibilities and duties under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 98–373, title II, § 210, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1253; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5183, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1454.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Par. (4). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “nonreimbursable” for “reimbursable”.
30 U.S.C. § 1810 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1810. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter a sum not to exceed $500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and such sums as may be necessary thereafter: Provided, That the authority provided for in this chapter shall expire on September 30, 1992, unless otherwise authorized by Congress.
(Pub. L. 98–373, title II, § 211, July 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 1254; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5184, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1454.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “1992” for “1990”.
30 U.S.C. § 1901 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1901. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) The term “contract” has the same meaning as “procurement contract” in section 6303 of title 31.
(2) The term “cooperative agreement” has the same meaning as in section 6305 of title 31.
(3) The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) a research or educational entity chartered or incorporated under Federal or State law;
(B) an individual who is a United States citizen; or
(C) a State or regional agency.
(4) The term “grant” has the same meaning as “grant agreement” in section 6304 of title 31.
(5) The term “in-kind contribution” means a noncash contribution provided by a non-Federal entity that directly benefits and is related to a specific project or program. An in-kind contribution may include real property, equipment, supplies, other expendable property, goods, and services.
(6) The term “marine mineral resource” means—
(A) sand and aggregates;
(B) placers;
(C) phosphates;
(D) manganese nodules;
(E) cobalt crusts;
(F) metal sulfides;
(G) for purposes of this section and sections 1902 through 1905 of this title only, methane hydrate; and
(H) other marine resources that are not—
(i) oil and gas;
(ii) fisheries; or
(iii) marine mammals.
(7) The term “methane hydrate” means—
(A) a methane clathrate that is in the form of a methane-water ice-like crystalline material and is stable and occurs naturally in deep-ocean and permafrost areas; and
(B) other natural gas hydrates found in association with deep-ocean and permafrost deposits of methane hydrate.
(8) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 91–631, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 104–325, § 2(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3994; amended Pub. L. 106–193, § 4, May 2, 2000, 114 Stat. 236.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Par. (6)(G), (H). Pub. L. 106–193, § 4(1), added subpar. (G) and redesignated former subpar. (G) as (H).
Pars. (7), (8). Pub. L. 106–193, § 4(2), (3), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 104–325, § 1, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3994, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996’.”
30 U.S.C. § 1902 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 1902. Research program
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish and carry out a program of research on marine mineral resources.
(b) Program goal
The goal of the program shall be to—
(1) promote research, identification, assessment, and exploration of marine mineral resources in an environmentally responsible manner;
(2) assist in developing domestic technologies required for efficient and environmentally sound development of marine mineral resources;
(3) coordinate and promote the use of technologies developed with Federal assistance, and the use of available Federal assets, for research, identification, assessment, exploration, and development of marine mineral resources; and
(4) encourage academia and industry to conduct basic and applied research, on a joint basis, through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts with the Federal Government.
(c) Responsibilities of Secretary
In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall—
(1) promote and coordinate partnerships between industry, government, and academia to research, identify, assess, and explore marine mineral resources in an environmentally sound manner;
(2) undertake programs to develop the basic information necessary to the long-term national interest in marine mineral resources (including seabed mapping) and to ensure that data and information are accessible and widely disseminated as needed and appropriate;
(3) identify, and promote cooperation among agency programs that are developing, technologies developed by other Federal programs that may hold promise for facilitating undersea applications related to marine mineral resources, including technologies related to vessels and other platforms, underwater vehicles, survey and mapping systems, remote power sources, data collection and transmission systems, and various seabed research systems; and
(4) foster communication and coordination between Federal and State agencies, universities, and private entities concerning marine mineral research on seabeds of the continental shelf, ocean basins, and arctic and cold water areas.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Secretary shall ensure the participation of non-Federal users of technologies and data related to marine mineral resources in planning and priority setting.
(Pub. L. 91–631, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 104–325, § 2(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3995.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Methane Hydrate Research and Development
text: Pub. L. 106–193, May 2, 2000, 114 Stat. 234, known as the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000, which was set out as a note under this section, was amended and transferred to chapter 32 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this title by Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 894.
30 U.S.C. § 2001 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2001. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) in order to promote energy independence and meet the increasing demand for energy, the United States will require a diversified portfolio of substantially increased quantities of electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels;
(2) according to the report submitted to Congress by the National Research Council entitled “Charting the Future of Methane Hydrate Research in the United States”, the total United States resources of gas hydrates have been estimated to be on the order of 200,000 trillion cubic feet;
(3) according to the report of the National Commission on Energy Policy entitled “Ending the Energy Stalemate—A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenge”, and dated December 2004, the United States may be endowed with over one-fourth of the methane hydrate deposits in the world;
(4) according to the Energy Information Administration, a shortfall in natural gas supply from conventional and unconventional sources is expected to occur in or about 2020; and
(5) the National Academy of Sciences states that methane hydrate may have the potential to alleviate the projected shortfall in the natural gas supply.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 2, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 894.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–193, § 1, as added by Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 894, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000’.”
heading: Reclassification
text: Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(b), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898, provided that: “The Law Revision Counsel shall reclassify the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 (30 U.S.C. 1902 note; Public Law 106–193) to a new chapter at the end of title 30, United States Code.”
30 U.S.C. § 2002 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2002. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Contract
The term “contract” means a procurement contract within the meaning of section 6303 of title 31.
(2) Cooperative agreement
The term “cooperative agreement” means a cooperative agreement within the meaning of section 6305 of title 31.
(3) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(4) Grant
The term “grant” means a grant awarded under a grant agreement (within the meaning of section 6304 of title 31).
(5) Industrial enterprise
The term “industrial enterprise” means a private, nongovernmental enterprise that has an expertise or capability that relates to methane hydrate research and development.
(6) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1002 of title 20).
(7) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy.
(8) Secretary of Commerce
The term “Secretary of Commerce” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(9) Secretary of Defense
The term “Secretary of Defense” means the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretary of the Navy.
(10) Secretary of the Interior
The term “Secretary of the Interior” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Director of the Minerals Management Service.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 3, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 895.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: The Minerals Management Service was abolished and functions divided among the Office of Natural Resources Revenue, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. See Secretary of the Interior Orders No. 3299 of May 19, 2010, and No. 3302 of June 18, 2010, and chapters II, V, and XII of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, as revised by final rules of the Department of the Interior at 75 F.R. 61051 and 76 F.R. 64432.
30 U.S.C. § 2004 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2004. National Research Council study
(a) Agreement for Study
The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council under which the National Research Council shall—
(1) conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and
(2) make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs.
(b) Report
Not later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the National Research Council under this section.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 5, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
30 U.S.C. § 2005 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2005. Reports and studies for Congress
The Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate copies of any report or study that the Department of Energy prepares at the direction of any committee of Congress relating to the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 6, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
30 U.S.C. § 2006 (MINERAL LANDS AND MINING)
§ 2006. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended—
(1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and
(5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.
(Pub. L. 106–193, § 7, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.
44 U.S.C. § 103 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 103. Joint Committee on Printing: remedial powers
The Joint Committee on Printing may use any measures it considers necessary to remedy neglect, delay, duplication, or waste in the public printing and binding and the distribution of Government publications.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1239.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 4 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 2, 28 Stat. 601; Mar. 1, 1907, ch. 2284, § 1, 34 Stat. 1012; Mar. 1, 1919, ch. 86, § 11, 40 Stat. 1270).
Only that portion of section 11 of the 1919 Act that precedes the proviso is included in this section. The balance is incorporated in section 501 of this revision.
Changes are made in phraseology.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Procurement of Services of Consultants
text: Pub. L. 95–94, title I, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 669, as amended by Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, provided in part: “That, effective October 1, 1977, the Joint Committee is authorized (1) to procure the temporary or intermittent services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof, in the same manner and under the same conditions as a standing committee of the Senate may procure such services under subsection (i) of section 202 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended [section 4301(i) of Title 2, The Congress], and (2) with the prior consent of the agency concerned, to use on a reimbursable basis the services of personnel, information, and facilities of any such agency: Provided further, That, prior to the employment of any consultants or the procurement of services by contract relative to any review and analysis of the operation of the Government Publishing Office, the Joint Committee shall consult with the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittees of the House and Senate; and that periodic reports on the progress of any such review and analysis be submitted to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittees of the House and Senate.”
Prior similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 94–303, title I, June 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 616.