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42 U.S.C. § 17390 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17390. Voluntary model pathways
(a) Establishment of voluntary model pathways
(1) Establishment
Not later than 90 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary of Energy (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”), in consultation with the steering committee established under paragraph (3), shall initiate the development of voluntary model pathways for modernizing the electric grid through a collaborative, public-private effort that—
(A) produces illustrative policy pathways encompassing a diverse range of technologies that can be adapted for State and regional applications by regulators and policymakers;
(B) facilitates the modernization of the electric grid and associated communications networks to achieve the objectives described in paragraph (2);
(C) ensures a reliable, resilient, affordable, safe, and secure electric grid; and
(D) acknowledges and accounts for different priorities, electric systems, and rate structures across States and regions.
(2) Objectives
The pathways established under paragraph (1) shall facilitate achievement of as many of the following objectives as practicable:
(A) Near real-time situational awareness of the electric system.
(B) Data visualization.
(C) Advanced monitoring and control of the advanced electric grid.
(D) Enhanced certainty of policies for investment in the electric grid.
(E) Increased innovation.
(F) Greater consumer empowerment.
(G) Enhanced grid resilience, reliability, and robustness.
(H) Improved—
(i) integration of distributed energy resources;
(ii) interoperability of the electric system; and
(iii) predictive modeling and capacity forecasting.
(I) Reduced cost of service for consumers.
(J) Diversification of generation sources.
(3) Steering committee
Not later than 90 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary shall establish a steering committee to help develop the pathways under paragraph (1), to be composed of members appointed by the Secretary, consisting of persons with appropriate expertise representing a diverse range of interests in the public, private, and academic sectors, including representatives of—
(A) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
(B) the National Laboratories;
(C) States;
(D) State regulatory authorities;
(E) transmission organizations;
(F) representatives of all sectors of the electric power industry;
(G) institutions of higher education;
(H) independent research institutes; and
(I) other entities.
(b) Technical assistance
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to States, Indian Tribes, or units of local government to adopt or implement one or more elements of the pathways developed under subsection (a)(1), including on a pilot basis.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8008, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2586.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Act of 2020, and not as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 17391 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17391. Voluntary state, regional, and local electricity distribution planning
(a) In general
On the request of a State, regional organization, or electric utility, the Secretary of Energy shall provide assistance to States, regional organizations, and electric utilities to facilitate the development of State, regional, and local electricity distribution plans by—
(1) conducting a resource assessment and analysis of future demand and distribution requirements; and
(2) developing open source tools for State, regional, and local planning and operations.
(b) Risk and security analysis
The assessment under subsection (a)(1) shall include—
(1) the evaluation of the physical security, cybersecurity, and associated communications needs of an advanced distribution management system and the integration of distributed energy resources; and
(2) advanced use of grid architecture to analyze risks in an all-hazards approach that includes communications infrastructure, control systems architecture, and power systems architecture.
(c) Designation
The information collected for the assessment and analysis under subsection (a)(1)—
(1) shall be considered to be critical electric infrastructure information under section 824o–1 of title 16; and
(2) shall only be released in compliance with regulations implementing that section.
(d) Technical assistance
For the purpose of assisting in the development of State and regional electricity distribution plans, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance to—
(1) States;
(2) regional reliability entities; and
(3) other distribution asset owners and operators.
(e) Withdrawal
A State or any entity that has requested technical assistance under this section may withdraw the request for technical assistance at any time, and on such withdrawal, the Secretary shall terminate all assistance efforts.
(f) Effect
Nothing in this section authorizes the Secretary to require any State, regional organization, regional reliability entity, asset owner, or asset operator to adopt any model, tool, plan, analysis, or assessment.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8010, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2588.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Act of 2020, and not as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which comprises this chapter.
43 U.S.C. § 2214 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2214. Applicable period of drought program
(a) In general
The programs and authorities established under this subchapter shall become operative in any Reclamation State and in the State of Hawaii only after the Governor or Governors of the affected State or States, or on a reservation, when the governing body of the affected tribe has made a request for temporary drought assistance and the Secretary has determined that such temporary assistance is merited, or upon the approval of a drought contingency plan as provided in subchapter II of this chapter.
(b) Coordination with BPA
If a Governor referred to in subsection (a) is the Governor of the State of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana, the Governor shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration before making a request under subsection (a).
(c) Termination of authority
The authorities established under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2021.
(Pub. L. 102–250, title I, § 104, Mar. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 56; Pub. L. 106–566, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2820; Pub. L. 109–234, title II, § 2306(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 456; Pub. L. 111–212, title I, § 404(a), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2313; Pub. L. 113–76, div. D, title II, § 206, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 164; Pub. L. 115–141, div. D, title II, § 203(a), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. D, title II, § 207(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1363.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2018—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “2020” for “2017”.
2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted “2017” for “2012”.
2010—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–212 substituted “September 30, 2012” for “September 30, 2010”.
2006—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–234 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “September 30, 2005”.
2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(1), inserted “and in the State of Hawaii” after “Reclamation State”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(2), substituted “on September 30, 2005” for “ten years after March 5, 1992”.
43 U.S.C. § 2241 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2241. Authorization of appropriations
Except as otherwise provided in section 2243 of this title (relating to temperature control devices at Shasta Dam, California), there is authorized to be appropriated not more than $120,000,000 in total for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2021.
(Pub. L. 102–250, title III, § 301, Mar. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 58; Pub. L. 104–206, title II, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2992; Pub. L. 106–60, title II, Sept. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(2) [title II], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–67; Pub. L. 107–66, title II, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 498; Pub. L. 108–7, div. D, title II, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 144; Pub. L. 108–137, title II, Dec. 1, 2003, 117 Stat. 1847; Pub. L. 109–234, title II, § 2306(b), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 457; Pub. L. 111–212, title I, § 404(b), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2314; Pub. L. 113–235, div. D, title II, § 204, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2311; Pub. L. 115–141, div. D, title II, § 203(b), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. D, title II, § 207(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1363.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “$120,000,000” for “$90,000,000” and “2020” for “2017”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “2017” for “2012”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–212 substituted “through 2012” for “through 2010”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–234 substituted “the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2010” for “fiscal years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004”.
2003—Pub. L. 108–137 substituted “2003, and 2004” for “and 2003”.
Pub. L. 108–7 substituted “2002, and 2003” for “and 2002”.
2001—Pub. L. 107–66 substituted “2001, and 2002” for “and 2001”.
2000—Pub. L. 106–377 substituted “2000, and 2001” for “and 2000”.
1999—Pub. L. 106–60 substituted “1999, and 2000” for “and 1997”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–206 substituted “1996, and 1997” for “and 1996”.
43 U.S.C. § 2907 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2907. Compliance with other laws
(a) In general
Before conveying an eligible facility under this chapter, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable Federal environmental laws, including—
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and
(3) subtitle III of title 54.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that any Federal permitting and review processes required with respect to a conveyance of an eligible facility under this chapter should be completed with the maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title VIII, § 8007, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 808.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of Title 16 and Tables.
43 U.S.C. § 3001 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3001. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Covered land
The term “covered land” means land that is—
(A) Federal lands administered by the Secretary concerned; and
(B) not excluded from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy under—
(i) a land use plan; or
(ii) other Federal law.
(2) Federal land
The term “Federal land” means—
(A) public land as defined by section 103 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702); or
(B) land of the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of title 16).
(3) Land use plan
The term “land use plan” means—
(A) for public land, a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(B) for National Forest System land, a land management plan approved, amended, or revised under section 1604 of title 16.
(4) Eligible project
The term “eligible project” means a project carried out on covered land that uses wind, solar, or geothermal energy to generate energy.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3101, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2513.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle B (§§ 3101–3106) of title III of div. Z of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2513, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Tables.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in par. (3)(A), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of this title and Tables.
43 U.S.C. § 3003 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3003. Increasing economic certainty
(a) Considerations
The Secretary may consider acreage rental rates, capacity fees, and other recurring annual fees in total when evaluating existing rates paid for the use of Federal land by eligible projects.
(b) Reductions in base rental rates
The Secretary may reduce acreage rental rates and capacity fees, or both, for existing and new wind and solar authorizations if the Secretary determines—
(1) that the existing rates—
(A) exceed fair market value;
(B) impose economic hardships;
(C) limit commercial interest in a competitive lease sale or right-of-way grant; or
(D) are not competitively priced compared to other available land; or
(2) that a reduced rental rate or capacity fee is necessary to promote the greatest use of wind and solar energy resources.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3103, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2516.)
43 U.S.C. § 3004 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3004. National goal for renewable energy production on Federal land
(a) In General
Not later than September 1, 2022, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and other heads of relevant Federal agencies, establish national goals for renewable energy production on Federal land.
(b) Minimum production goal
The Secretary shall seek to issue permits that, in total, authorize production of not less than 25 gigawatts of electricity from wind, solar, and geothermal energy projects by not later than 2025, through management of public lands and administration of Federal laws.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3104, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2516.)
43 U.S.C. § 3005 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3005. Savings clause
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall continue to manage public lands under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), respectively, including for due consideration of mineral and nonrenewable energy-related projects and other nonrenewable energy uses, for the purposes of land use planning, permit processing, and conducting environmental reviews.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3106, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2517.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle B (§§ 3101–3106) of title III of div. Z of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2513, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Tables.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of this title and Tables.
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–378, Aug. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 476, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1600 et seq.) of chapter 36 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1600 of Title 16 and Tables.
45 U.S.C. § 367 (RAILROADS)
§ 367. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the “Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act”.
(June 25, 1938, ch. 680, § 17, 52 Stat. 1113.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act June 25, 1938, ch. 680, 52 Stat. 1094, which enacted this chapter and amended sections 503 and 1104 and former section 1107 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Another section 17 of Act June 25, 1938, was classified to section 368 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–251, § 5(c), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3165.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2020 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 231, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1957, provided that: “This subchapter [subchapter III (§§ 231–235) of title II of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, amending section 352 of this title, section 906 of Title 2, The Congress, and section 9030 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 352 of this title, section 906 of Title 2, and section 9030 of Title 15] may be cited as the ‘Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020’.”
heading: Short Title of 1996 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 104–251, § 1, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3161, provided that: “This Act [amending section 352 of this title, repealing section 368 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 352 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Railroad Unemployment Insurance Amendments Act of 1996’.”
heading: Short Title of 1988 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 100–647, title VII, § 7001, Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3757, provided that: “This title [enacting section 369 of this title, amending sections 231, 231a, 231e, 351 to 355, 358, 360, 361, and 362 of this title and sections 3321, 3322, 6157, 6201, 6317, 6513, and 6601 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, omitting section 3323 of Title 26, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 231, 231a, 351 to 353, 355, and 358 of this title and section 3321 of Title 26, and amending provisions set out as notes under section 231n of this title] may be cited as the ‘Railroad Unemployment Insurance and Retirement Improvement Act of 1988’.”
46 U.S.C. § 2109 (SHIPPING)
§ 2109. Public vessels
Except as otherwise provided, this subtitle does not apply to a public vessel of the United States. However, this subtitle does apply to a vessel (except a Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation vessel) owned or operated by the Department of Transportation or by any corporation organized or controlled by the Department.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5102(b)(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1927; Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, § 902(e)(1), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 567; Pub. L. 111–281, title IX, § 903(a)(5)(A), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3010; Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title V, § 512(c)(6)(A), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2756.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
2109
46:362
46:363
46:391a(4)
Section 2109 exempts public vessels from the applicability of the maritime safety and seamen’s welfare laws of this subtitle although some public vessels are inspected under interagency voluntary agreements.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation” for “Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–281 amended directory language of Pub. L. 109–241, § 902(e)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2006—Pub. L. 109–241, § 902(e)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 111–281, struck out “a Coast Guard or” after “(except”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “Except as otherwise provided, this” for “This”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–281, title IX, § 903(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3010, provided that the amendment by section 903(a)(5)(A) is effective with enactment of Pub. L. 109–241.
46 U.S.C. § 8503 (SHIPPING)
§ 8503. Federal pilots authorized
(a) The Secretary may require a pilot licensed under section 7101 of this title on a self-propelled vessel when a pilot is not required by State law and the vessel is—
(1) engaged in foreign commerce; and
(2) operating—
(A) in internal waters of the United States; or
(B) within 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured.
(b) A requirement prescribed under subsection (a) of this section is terminated when the State having jurisdiction over the area involved—
(1) establishes a requirement for a State licensed pilot; and
(2) notifies the Secretary of that fact.
(c) For the Saint Lawrence Seaway, the Secretary may not delegate the authority under this section to an agency except the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
(d) A person violating this section or a regulation prescribed under this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty.
(e) A person that knowingly violates this section or a regulation prescribed under this section commits a class D felony.
(Added Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(f)(3)(A), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2874; amended Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4302(h), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 539; Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 301(b)(8), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3417; Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title V, § 512(c)(6)(C), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2757.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation” for “Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation”.
1998—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–383 added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “operating on the navigable waters of the United States.”
1990—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–380 substituted “commits a class D felony” for “shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned for not more than five years, or both”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 101–380 applicable to incidents occurring after Aug. 18, 1990, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101–380, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Territorial Sea of United States
text: For extension of territorial sea of United States, see Proc. No. 5928, set out as a note under section 1331 of Title 43, Public Lands.