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15 U.S.C. § 8550 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8550. Improvements to Cooperative Observer Program of National Weather Service
(a) In general
The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, acting through the National Weather Service, shall improve the Cooperative Observer Program by—
(1) providing support to—
(A) State-coordinated programs relating to the Program; and
(B) States and regions where observations provided through the Program are scarce;
(2) working with State weather service headquarters to increase participation in the Program and to add stations in States and regions described in paragraph (1)(B);
(3) where feasible, ensuring that data streams from stations that have been contributing data to the Program for more than 50 years are maintained and continually staffed by volunteers;
(4) prioritizing the recruitment of new volunteers for the Program;
(5) ensuring that opportunities exist for automated reporting to lessen the burden on volunteers to collect and report data by hand; and
(6) ensuring that integrated reporting is available for qualitative observations that cannot be automated, such as drought conditions, snow observations, and hazardous weather events, to ensure that volunteers in the Program can report and upload observations quickly and easily.
(b) Coordination with States and regions
Not less frequently than every 180 days, the National Weather Service shall coordinate with State and regional offices with respect to the status of Cooperative Observer Program stations.
(c) Coordination with Federal agencies
The National Weather Service shall coordinate with other Federal agencies, including the Forest Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the United States Geological Survey, to leverage opportunities to grow the Cooperative Observer Program network and to more effectively use existing infrastructure, weather stations, and staff of the Program.
(Pub. L. 115–423, § 8, Jan. 7, 2019, 132 Stat. 5461.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: This section was enacted as part of the National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, and not as part of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 which comprises this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 8701 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8701. Declaration of policy
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the establishment of an orderly program for developing, financing, and carrying out an effective, continuous, and coordinated program of research, education, and promotion, including funds for marketing and market research activities, that is designed to—
(1) strengthen the position of the concrete masonry products industry in the domestic marketplace;
(2) maintain, develop, and expand markets and uses for concrete masonry products in the domestic marketplace; and
(3) promote the use of concrete masonry products in construction and building.
(b) Limitation
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to provide for the control of production or otherwise limit the right of any person to manufacture concrete masonry products.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. E, § 1302, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3469.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 115–254, div. E, § 1301, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3469, provided that: “This division [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2018’.”
15 U.S.C. § 8717 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8717. Study and report by the Department of Commerce
Not later than 3 years after October 5, 2018, the Secretary shall prepare a study and submit to Congress a report examining the appropriateness and effectiveness of applying the commodity check-off program model (such as those programs established under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq.)) to a nonagricultural industry, taking into account the program established by this chapter and any other check-off program involving a nonagricultural industry.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. E, § 1318, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3485.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, referred to in text, is subtitle B of title V of Pub. L. 104–127, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1032, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 7411 et seq.) of chapter 101 of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of Title 7 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 8801 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8801. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Advisory Committee
The term “Advisory Committee” means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee established under section 8814(a) of this title.
(2) Appropriate committees of Congress
The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(C) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.
(3) Coordination Office
The term “Coordination Office” means the National Quantum Coordination Office established under section 8812(a) of this title.
(4) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20.
(5) Program
The term “Program” means the National Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 8811(a) of this title.
(6) Quantum information science
The term “quantum information science” means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information.
(7) Subcommittee
The term “Subcommittee” means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under section 8813(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 115–368, § 2, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5092.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 115–368, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5092, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘National Quantum Initiative Act’.”
15 U.S.C. § 8901 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8901. Definition of Administrator
In this chapter, the term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7302, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2275.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title LXXIII of Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2275, known as the PFAS Act of 2019, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7301, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2275, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending section 2607 of this title and sections 300j–12 and 11023 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘PFAS Act of 2019’.”
15 U.S.C. § 8951 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 8951. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Contaminant
The term “contaminant” means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.
(2) Contaminant of emerging concern; emerging contaminant
The terms “contaminant of emerging concern” and “emerging contaminant” mean a contaminant—
(A) for which the Administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation; and
(B) that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals.
(3) Federal research strategy
The term “Federal research strategy” means the coordinated cross-agency plan for addressing critical research gaps related to detecting, assessing exposure to, and identifying the adverse health effects of emerging contaminants in drinking water developed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to the report of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate accompanying S. 1662 of the 115th Congress (S. Rept. 115–139).
(4) Technical assistance and support
The term “technical assistance and support” includes—
(A) assistance with—
(i) identifying appropriate analytical methods for the detection of contaminants;
(ii) understanding the strengths and limitations of the analytical methods described in clause (i);
(iii) troubleshooting the analytical methods described in clause (i);
(B) providing advice on laboratory certification program elements;
(C) interpreting sample analysis results;
(D) providing training with respect to proper analytical techniques;
(E) identifying appropriate technology for the treatment of contaminants; and
(F) analyzing samples, if—
(i) the analysis cannot be otherwise 1 obtained in a practicable manner otherwise; 1 and
(ii) the capability and capacity to perform the analysis is available at a Federal facility.
(5) Working Group
The term “Working Group” means the Working Group established under section 8952(b)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7341, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2283.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: S. 1662 of the 115th Congress, referred to in par. (3), is the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, which became div. B of Pub. L. 115–141, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 400. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9003 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9003. State Trade Expansion Program
(a) In general
Notwithstanding paragraph (3)(C)(iii) of section 649(l) of this title, for grants under the State Trade Expansion Program under such section 649(l) of this title using amounts made available for fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019, the period of the grant shall continue through the end of fiscal year 2021.
(b) Reimbursement
The Administrator shall reimburse any recipient of assistance under section 649(l) of this title for financial losses relating to a foreign trade mission or a trade show exhibition that was cancelled solely due to a public health emergency declared due to COVID–19 if the reimbursement does not exceed a recipient’s grant funding.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title I, § 1104, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 297.)
15 U.S.C. § 9004 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9004. Waiver of matching funds requirement under the Women’s Business Center program
During the period beginning on March 27, 2020, and ending on June 30, 2021, the requirement relating to obtaining cash contributions from non-Federal sources under section 656(c)(1) of this title is waived for any recipient of assistance under such section 656 of this title.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title I, § 1105, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 297; Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 345(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2051.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “the period beginning on March 27, 2020, and ending on June 30, 2021” for “the 3-month period beginning on March 27, 2020”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2020 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 345(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2051, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136; 134 Stat. 281).”
15 U.S.C. § 9005 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9005. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title I, § 1106, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 297; Pub. L. 116–142, § 3(b), June 5, 2020, 134 Stat. 641, which related to loan forgiveness, was renumbered as section 7A of Pub. L. 85–536 by Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 304(b)(1)(A), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1993, and transferred to section 636m of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 9012 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9012. Emergency rulemaking authority
Not later than 15 days after March 27, 2020, the Administrator shall issue regulations to carry out this title 1 and the amendments made by this title 1 without regard to the notice requirements under section 553(b) of title 5.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title I, § 1114, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 312.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, is title I of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 286, which enacted this subchapter and amended, and enacted provisions set out as notes under, section 636 of this title and several sections in Title 11, Bankruptcy. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Emergency Rulemaking Authority in Public Law 116–260
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 303, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1993, provided that: “Not later than 10 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020], the Administrator [of the Small Business Administration] shall issue regulations to carry out this Act [probably means “this title”, title III of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this Act without regard to the notice requirements under section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code.”
15 U.S.C. § 9029 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9029. Assistance and guidance in implementing programs
(a) In general
In order to assist States in establishing, qualifying, and implementing short-time compensation programs (as defined in section 3306(v) of title 26), the Secretary of Labor (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall—
(1) develop model legislative language, or disseminate existing model legislative language, which may be used by States in developing and enacting such programs, and periodically review and revise such model legislative language;
(2) provide technical assistance and guidance in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and
(3) establish reporting requirements for States, including reporting on—
(A) the number of estimated averted layoffs;
(B) the number of participating employers and workers; and
(C) such other items as the Secretary of Labor determines are appropriate.
(b) Model language and guidance
The model language and guidance developed under subsection (a) shall allow sufficient flexibility by States and participating employers while ensuring accountability and program integrity.
(c) Consultation
In developing the model legislative language and guidance under subsection (a), and in order to meet the requirements of subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with employers, labor organizations, State workforce agencies, and other program experts. Existing model legislative language that has been developed through such a consultative process shall be deemed to meet the consultation requirement of this subsection.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2111, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 333.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 2111 of Pub. L. 116–136. Subsec. (d) of section 2111 of Pub. L. 116–136 repealed provisions formerly set out as a note under section 3306 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
15 U.S.C. § 9031 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9031. Funding for the DOL Office of Inspector General for oversight of unemployment provisions
There are appropriated, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Labor, $25,000,000 to carry out audits, investigations, and other oversight activities authorized under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) that are related to the provisions of, and amendments made by, this subtitle, to remain available without fiscal year limitation.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2115, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 334.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–452, Oct. 12, 1978, 92 Stat. 1101, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9032 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9032. Implementation
(a) Non-application of the Paperwork Reduction Act
Chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995”),1 shall not apply to the provisions of, and the amendments made by, this subtitle.
(b) Operating instructions or other guidance
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Labor may issue any operating instructions or other guidance necessary to carry out the provisions of, or the amendments made by, this subtitle.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2116, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 335.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9033 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9033. Return to work reporting
Each State participating in an agreement under any of the preceding sections of this subtitle shall have in effect a method to address any circumstances in which, during any period during which such agreement is in effect, claimants of unemployment compensation refuse to return to work or to accept an offer of suitable work without good cause. Such method shall include the following:
(1) A reporting method for employers, such as through a phone line, email, or online portal, to notify the State agency when an individual refuses an offer of employment.
(2) A plain-language notice provided to such claimants about State return to work laws, rights to refuse to return to work or to refuse suitable work, including what constitutes suitable work, and a claimant’s right to refuse work that poses a risk to the claimant’s health or safety, and information on contesting the denial of a claim that has been denied due to a report by an employer that the claimant refused to return to work or refused suitable work.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2117, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 251(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1961.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 251(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1961, provided that: “The requirements imposed by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect 30 days from the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020].”
15 U.S.C. § 9045 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9045. Coordination with Secretary of Transportation
In implementing this part with respect to air carriers, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Transportation.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4006, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 477.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 4001–4029) of title IV of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, which is classified principally to this part. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see section 4001 of Pub. L. 116–136, set out as a Short Title note under section 9001 of this title, and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9046 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9046. Suspension of certain aviation excise taxes
(a) Transportation by air
In the case of any amount paid for transportation by air (including any amount treated as paid for transportation by air by reason of section 4261(e)(3) of title 26) during the excise tax holiday period, no tax shall be imposed under section 4261 or 4271 of title 26. The preceding sentence shall not apply to amounts paid on or before March 27, 2020.
(b) Use of Kerosene in commercial aviation
In the case of kerosene used in commercial aviation (as defined in section 4083 of title 26) during the excise tax holiday period—
(1) no tax shall be imposed on such kerosene under—
(A) section 4041(c) of title 26, or
(B) section 4081 of title 26 (other than at the rate provided in subsection (a)(2)(B) thereof), and
(2) section 6427(l) of title 26 shall be applied—
(A) by treating such use as a nontaxable use, and
(B) without regard to paragraph (4)(A)(ii) thereof.
(c) Excise tax holiday period
For purposes of this section, the term “excise tax holiday period” means the period beginning after March 27, 2020 and ending before January 1, 2021.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4007, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 477.)
15 U.S.C. § 9048 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9048. Temporary Government in the Sunshine Act relief
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System determines, in writing, that unusual and exigent circumstances exist, the Board may conduct meetings without regard to the requirements of section 552b of title 5 during the period beginning on March 27, 2020 and ending on the earlier of—
(1) the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020 under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) terminates; or
(2) December 31, 2020.
(b) Records
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall keep a record of all Board votes and the reasons for such votes during the period described in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4009, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 478.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Emergencies Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 94–412, Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1255, which is classified principally to chapter 34 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 50 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9049 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9049. Temporary hiring flexibility
(a) Definition
In this section, the term “covered period” means the period beginning on March 27, 2020, and ending on the sooner of—
(1) the termination date of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020 under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); or
(2) December 31, 2020.
(b) Authority
During the covered period, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may, without regard to sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, recruit and appoint candidates to fill temporary and term appointments within their respective agencies upon a determination that those expedited procedures are necessary and appropriate to enable the respective agencies to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID–19.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4010, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 478.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Emergencies Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 94–412, Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1255, which is classified principally to chapter 34 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 50 and Tables.