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15 U.S.C. § 3111 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3111. Congressional statement of purpose
The Congress recognizes that general economic policies alone have been unable to achieve the goals set forth in this chapter related to full employment, production, and real income, balanced growth, adequate growth in productivity, proper attention to national priorities, achievement of an improved trade balance through increased exports and improvement in the international competitiveness of agriculture, business, and industry, and achievement of reasonable price stability as provided for in section 1022b(b) of this title. It is, therefore, the purpose of this subchapter to require the President to initiate, as the President deems appropriate, with recommendations to the Congress where necessary, supplementary programs and policies to the extent that the President finds such action necessary to help achieve these goals, including the goals and timetable for the reduction of unemployment. Insofar as feasible without undue delay, any policies and programs so recommended shall be included in the Economic Report.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title II, § 201, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1899.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 3113 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3113. Economic activity coordination
(a) Federal, regional, State, local, and private sector
As an integral part of any countercyclical employment policies undertaken in accord with section 3112 of this title, the President shall, to the extent the President deems necessary, set forth programs and policies, including recommended legislation where needed, to coordinate economic action among the Federal Government, regions, States and localities, and the private sector to promote achievement of the purposes of this chapter and the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.] and an economic environment in which State and local governments and private sector economic activity and employment will prosper. In considering programs and policies related to the private sector, full consideration shall be given to promoting the growth and well-being of small businesses and employment training programs through private sector incentives.
(b) Fiscal needs and budget conditions
In any efforts under this section, the President shall endeavor to meet criteria that establish programs which are funded to take account of the fiscal needs and budget conditions of the respective States and localities and their own efforts, with special attention to the rates of unemployment in such States and localities.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title II, § 203, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1900.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in subsec. (a), see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
The Employment Act of 1946, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Feb. 20, 1946, ch. 33, 60 Stat. 23, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 21 (§ 1021 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1021 of this title and Tables.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Executive Order No. 12329
text: Ex. Ord. No. 12329, Oct. 14, 1981, 46 F.R. 50919, which established the President’s Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives and provided for its membership, functions, etc., was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12399, § 4(i), Dec. 31, 1982, 48 F.R. 380, formerly set out as a note under section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
15 U.S.C. § 3115 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3115. Youth employment policies and programs
(a) Congressional findings
The Congress finds and declares—
(1) That 1 serious unemployment and economic disadvantage of a unique nature exist among youths even under generally favorable economic conditions;
(2) that this group constitutes a substantial portion of the Nation’s unemployment, and that this significantly contributes to crime, alcoholism and drug abuse, and other social and economic problems; and
(3) that many youths have special employment needs and problems which, if not promptly addressed, will substantially contribute to more severe unemployment problems in the long run.
(b) Improvement and expansion
To the extent deemed necessary in fulfillment of the purposes of this chapter, the President shall improve and expand existing youth employment programs, recommending legislation where required. In formulating any such program, the President shall—
(1) include provisions designed to fully coordinate youth employment activities with other employment and training programs;
(2) develop a smoother transition from school to work;
(3) prepare disadvantaged and other youths with employability handicaps for regular self-sustaining employment;
(4) develop realistic methods for combining training with work; and
(5) develop provisions designed to attract structurally unemployed youth into productive full-time employment through incentives to private and independent sector businesses; 2
(Pub. L. 95–523, title II, § 205, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1901.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in subsec. (b), see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 3131 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3131. Congressional statement of purpose
(a) Establishment of procedures for review and action
The purposes of this subchapter are to establish procedures for congressional review and action with respect to the Economic Report of the President (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Economic Report”), the report of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the other policies and provisions of this chapter and the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.].
(b) Legislative action
The Congress shall initiate or develop such legislation as it deems necessary to implement proposals and objectives pursuant to this chapter and the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.] after such modification in such proposals as it deems desirable. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent the Congress or any of its committees from considering or initiating at any time legislative action in furtherance of the goals and purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title III, § 301, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1904.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 95–523, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1904, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 632 and 636 of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.
For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
The Employment Act of 1946, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is act Feb. 20, 1946, ch. 33, 60 Stat. 23, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 21 (§ 1021 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1021 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3132 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3132. Committee review
(a) Short-term and medium-term goals
In conjunction with its review of the Economic Report, and the holding of hearings on the Economic Report under the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.], the Joint Economic Committee shall review and analyze the short-term and medium-term goals set forth in the Economic Report pursuant to section 3(a)(2) and 4(b) of the Employment Act of 1946 [15 U.S.C. 1022(a)(2), 1022a(b)].
(b) Hearings
The Joint Economic Committee shall hold hearings on the Economic Report for the purpose of receiving testimony from Members of the Congress, and such appropriate representatives of Federal departments and agencies, the general public, and interested groups as the joint committee deems advisable. The joint committee shall also consider the comments and views on the Economic Report which are received from State and local officials.
(c) Report of standing and joint committees and committees with legislative jurisdiction
Within thirty days after receipt by the Congress of the Economic Report, each standing committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives, each other committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives which has legislative jurisdiction, and each joint committee of the Congress may submit to the Joint Economic Committee, for use by the Joint Economic Committee in conducting its review and analysis under subsection (a), a report containing the views and recommendations of the submitting committee with respect to aspects of the Economic Report which relate to its jurisdiction.
(d) Report of Joint Economic Committee
On or before March 15 of each year, a majority of the members of the Joint Economic Committee shall submit a report to the Committees on the Budget of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Such report shall include findings, recommendations, and any appropriate analyses with respect and in direct comparison to each of the short-term and medium-term goals set forth in the Economic Report.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title III, § 302, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1904.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Employment Act of 1946, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Feb. 20, 1946, ch. 33, 60 Stat. 23, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 21 (§ 1021 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1021 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3133 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3133. Exercise of rulemaking powers
(a) 1 The Provisions of this subchapter and the amendments made by such provisions are enacted by the Congress—
(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of each House, respectively, or of that House to which they specifically apply, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and
(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change such rules (so far as relating to such House), at any time, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of such House.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title III, § 305, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1907.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 95–523, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1904, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 632 and 636 of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3152 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3152. Labor standards
(a) Equal wages; increase in employment
Any new program enacted and funded pursuant to the implementation of this chapter shall, subject to any limitations on maximum annual compensation as may be provided in the law authorizing such programs, provide that persons employed are paid equal wages for equal work, and that such policies and programs create a net increase in employment through work that would not otherwise be done or are essential to fulfill national priority purposes.
(b) Wage rates; work limitations of reservoir projects employees
Any person employed in any reservoir project enacted and funded pursuant to the implementation of section 3116(c)(1) of this title, or in any other job created pursuant to implementation of this chapter, shall, subject to any limitations on maximum annual compensation as may be provided in the law authorizing such programs, be paid not less than the pay received by others performing the same type of work for the same employer, and in no case less than the minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 [29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.]. No person employed in any reservoir project enacted and funded pursuant to implementation of section 3116(c)(1) of this title shall perform work of the type to which sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40 apply, except as otherwise may be specifically authorized by law.
(c) Recommendations of President
Any recommendation by the President for legislation to implement any program enacted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, requiring the use of funds under this chapter, and submitted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, shall contain appropriate wage provisions based upon existing wage standard legislation.
(Pub. L. 95–523, title IV, § 402, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1908.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see References in Text note set out under section 3102 of this title.
The Fair Labor Standards Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 676. 52 Stat. 1060, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 8 (§ 201 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 201 of Title 29, and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: “Sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40 apply” substituted in subsec. (b) for “the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5) applies” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
15 U.S.C. § 3201 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3201. Purposes; coverage
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are to encourage—
(1) conservation of energy supplied by gas utilities;
(2) the optimization of the efficiency of use of facilities and resources by gas utility systems; and
(3) equitable rates to gas consumers of natural gas.
(b) Volume of total retail sales
This chapter applies to each gas utility in any calendar year, and to each proceeding relating to each gas utility in such year, if the total sales of natural gas by such utility for purposes other than resale exceeded 10 billion cubic feet during any calendar year beginning after December 31, 1975, and before the immediately preceding calendar year.
(c) Exclusion of wholesale sales
The requirements of this chapter do not apply to the operations of a gas utility, or to proceedings respecting such operations, to the extent that such operations or proceedings relate to sales of natural gas for purposes of resale.
(d) List of covered utilities
Before the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary shall publish a list identifying each gas utility to which this chapter applies during such calendar year. Promptly after publication of such list, each State regulatory authority shall notify the Secretary of each gas utility on the list for which such State regulatory authority has ratemaking authority.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3149.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: The definition of Secretary in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3202 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3202. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) The term “gas consumer” means any person, State agency, or Federal agency, to which natural gas is sold other than for purposes of resale.
(2) The term “gas utility” means any person, State agency, or Federal agency, engaged in the local distribution of natural gas, and the sale of natural gas to any ultimate consumer of natural gas.
(3) The term “State regulated gas utility” means any gas utility with respect to which a State regulatory authority has ratemaking authority.
(4) The term “nonregulated gas utility” means any gas utility other than a State regulated gas utility.
(5) The term “rate” means any (A) price, rate, charge, or classification made, demanded, observed, or received with respect to sale of natural gas to a gas consumer, (B) any rule, regulation, or practice respecting any such rate, charge, or classification, and (C) any contract pertaining to the sale of natural gas to a gas consumer.
(6) The term “ratemaking authority” means authority to fix, modify, approve, or disapprove rates.
(7) The term “sale” when used with respect to natural gas, includes an exchange of natural gas.
(8) The term “State regulatory authority” means any State agency which has ratemaking authority with respect to the sale of natural gas by any gas utility (other than by such State agency).
(9) The term “integrated resource planning” means, in the case of a gas utility, planning by the use of any standard, regulation, practice, or policy to undertake a systematic comparison between demand-side management measures and the supply of gas by a gas utility to minimize life-cycle costs of adequate and reliable utility services to gas consumers. Integrated resource planning shall take into account necessary features for system operation such as diversity, reliability, dispatchability, and other factors of risk and shall treat demand and supply to gas consumers on a consistent and integrated basis.
(10) The term “demand-side management” includes energy conservation, energy efficiency, and load management techniques.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 302, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3150; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 115(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2803.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pars. (9), (10). Pub. L. 102–486 added pars. (9) and (10).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Additional Definitions
text: Except as otherwise specifically provided, the definitions in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, apply to this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 3205 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3205. Federal participation
(a) Intervention
In addition to the authorities vested in the Secretary pursuant to any other provision of law, the Secretary, on his own motion, may intervene as a matter of right in any proceeding before a State regulatory authority which relates to gas utility rates or rate design. Such intervention shall be solely for the purpose of advocating policies or methods which carry out the purposes set forth in section 3201 of this title.
(b) Rights
The Secretary shall have the same rights as any other party to a proceeding before a State regulatory authority which relates to gas utility rates or rate design.
(c) Nonregulated gas utilities
The Secretary, on his own motion, may, to the same extent as provided in subsections (a) through (b), intervene as a matter of right in any proceeding which relates to rates or rate design of nonregulated gas utilities.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 305, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3152.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: The definition of Secretary in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3206 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3206. Gas utility rate design proposals
(a) Study
(1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission and, after affording an opportunity for consultation and comment by representatives of the State regulatory commissions, gas utilities, and gas consumers, shall study and report to Congress on gas utility rate design within 18 months after November 9, 1978. Such study shall address the effect (both separately and in combination) of the following factors upon the items listed in paragraph (2): incremental pricing; marginal cost pricing; end user gas consumption taxes; wellhead natural gas pricing policies; demand-commodity rate design; declining block rates; interruptible service; seasonal rate differentials; and end user rate schedules.
(2) The items referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:
(A) natural gas pipeline and local distribution company load factors;
(B) rates to each class of user, including residential, commercial, and industrial users;
(C) the change in total costs resulting from gas utility designs (including capital and operating costs) to gas consumers or classes thereof;
(D) demand for, and consumption of, natural gas;
(E) end use profiles of natural gas pipelines and local distribution companies; and
(F) competition with alternative fuels.
(b) Proposals
Based upon the study prepared pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop proposals to improve gas utility rate design and to encourage conservation of natural gas. Such proposals shall include any comments and recommendations of the Commission.
(c) Transmission to Congress
The proposals prepared under subsection (b), shall be transmitted, together with any legislative recommendations, to each House of Congress not later than 6 months after the date of submission of the study under subsection (a). Such proposals shall be accompanied by an analyses 1 of—
(1) the projected savings (if any) in consumption of natural gas, and other energy resources,
(2) changes (if any) in the cost of natural gas to consumers, which are likely to result from the implementation nationally of each of such proposals, and
(3) the effects of the proposals on other provisions of this Act on gas utility rate structures.
(d) Public participation
The Secretary shall provide for public participation in the conduct of the study under subsection (a), and the preparation of proposals under subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 306, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3152.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, known as the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: The definitions of Secretary and Commission in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, apply to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3207 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3207. Judicial review and enforcement
(a) Limitation of Federal jurisdiction
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court of the United States shall have jurisdiction over any action arising under any provision of this chapter except for—
(A) an action over which a court of the United States has jurisdiction under paragraph (2), or
(B) review in the Supreme Court of the United States in accordance with sections 1257 and 1258 of title 28.
(2) The Secretary may bring an action in any appropriate court of the United States to enforce his right to intervene under section 3205 of this title, and such court shall have jurisdiction to grant appropriate relief.
(b) Enforcement
(1) Any person may bring an action to enforce the requirements of this chapter in the appropriate State court. Such action in a State court shall be pursuant to applicable State procedures.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the Secretary to appeal or otherwise seek judicial review of the decisions of a State regulatory authority or nonregulated gas utility or to become a party to any action to obtain such review or appeal. The Secretary may participate as an amicus curiae in any judicial review of an action arising under the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 307, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3153.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: The definitions of Secretary and State in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, apply to this section.
15 U.S.C. § 3208 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3208. Relationship to other applicable law
Nothing in this chapter prohibits any State regulatory authority or nonregulated gas utility from adopting, pursuant to State law, any standard or rule affecting gas utilities which is different from any standard established by this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–617, title III, § 308, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3153.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: The definition of State in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.