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15 U.S.C. § 4507 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4507. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(2) The term “subpart V regulations” means the provisions of Subpart V—Special Procedures for Distribution of Refunds (10 CFR 205.280–205.288) and any amendment made after October 21, 1986, and all precedents and decisions under such regulations, but only to the extent that such provisions, precedents, decisions, and amendments are consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) The term “energy conservation programs” means—
(A) the program under part A of the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6861 and following);
(B) the programs under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to primary and supplemental State energy conservation programs; 42 U.S.C. 6321 and following);
(C) the program under part G of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to energy conservation for schools and hospitals; 42 U.S.C. 6371 and following); and
(D) the program under the National Energy Extension Service Act (42 U.S.C. 7001 and following).
(4) The term “person” includes refiners, retailers, resellers, farmer cooperatives, transportation entities, public and private utilities, school districts, Federal, State, and local governmental entities, farmers, and other individuals and their successors.
(5) The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 99–509, title III, § 3008, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1887.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976, referred to in par. (3)(A), probably means the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976, which is title IV of Pub. L. 94–385, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1150, as amended. Part A of the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976, is classified generally to part A (§ 6861 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 81 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 6801 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in par. (3)(B), (C), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended. Parts D and G of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act are classified generally to parts B (§ 6321 et seq.) and E (§ 6371 et seq.), respectively, of subchapter III of chapter 77 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of Title 42 and Tables.
The National Energy Extension Service Act, referred to in par. (3)(D), is title V of Pub. L. 95–39, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 191, as amended, which was classified principally to chapter 83 (§ 7001 et seq.) of Title 42 and was repealed by Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 143(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2843. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7001 of Title 42 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 4601 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4601. Findings, purposes, and definitions
(a) Findings
The Congress finds that it is in the national economic and security interests of the United States for the Department of Defense to provide financial assistance to the industry consortium known as Sematech for research and development activities in the field of semiconductor manufacturing technology.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to encourage the semiconductor industry in the United States—
(A) to conduct research on advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques; and
(B) to develop techniques to use manufacturing expertise for the manufacture of a variety of semiconductor products; and
(2) in order to achieve the purpose set out in paragraph (1), to provide a grant program for the financial support of semiconductor research activities conducted by Sematech.
(c) Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) The terms “Semiconductor Technology Council” and “Council” mean the advisory council established by section 4603 of this title.
(2) The term “Sematech” means a consortium of firms in the United States semiconductor industry established for the purposes of (A) conducting research concerning advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques, and (B) developing techniques to adapt manufacturing expertise to a variety of semiconductor products.
(Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 271, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1068; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(c)(1), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1610.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103–160 substituted “Semiconductor Technology Council” for “Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech”.
15 U.S.C. § 4603a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4603a. Study and report by Semiconductor Technology Council
(a) Study and report
Not later than February 1, 1989, and annually thereafter for each fiscal year in which appropriated funds are expended for Sematech the Semiconductor Technology Council established under section 4603(a) of this title shall conduct a study and submit a report to the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee of the Senate and to appropriate committees of the House of Representatives concerning Federal participation in Sematech. The study and report shall be conducted under the direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology.
(b) Council recommendations and report
The Council shall include in the report submitted under subsection (a) the following:
(1) identification of potential sources of Federal funding from department and agency budgets for Sematech and recommendations concerning methods and terms of Federal financial participation in Sematech, including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and contributions in kind. The feasibility of methods of Federal recoupment shall also be considered;
(2) definition and assessment of continued Federal participation in Sematech including, but not limited to, issues of technology research and development, civilian and defense industrial base objectives and initiatives, and commercialization. The report shall include a summary of the most recent plans, milestones, and cost estimates for Sematech, including any changes and alterations, and shall comment on Sematech’s accomplishments and shortfalls in the preceding fiscal year;
(3) coordination of inter-agency participation, including all matters pertaining to Federal funding and decisionmaking, and other issues regarding Federal participation in Sematech; and
(4) any other issues and questions the Council deems appropriate shall be considered.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5422, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1468; Pub. L. 102–245, title I, § 103(e), Feb. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 9; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title II, § 263(g), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1610.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, and not as part of part F of title II of division A of Pub. L. 100–180 which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–160 substituted “Semiconductor Technology Council” for “Advisory Council on Federal Participation in Sematech” in section catchline and subsec. (a).
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–245 substituted “Technology” for “Economic Affairs”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
15 U.S.C. § 4605 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4605. Export of semiconductor manufacturing
Any export of materials, equipment, and technology developed by Sematech in whole or in part with financial assistance provided under section 4602(a) of this title shall be subject to the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.) 1 and shall not be subject to the Arms Export Control Act [22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title II, § 275, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1071.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Export Administration Act of 1979, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–72, Sept. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 503, which was classified principally to section 2401 et seq. of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as chapter 56 (§ 4601 et seq.) of Title 50, and was repealed by Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVII, § 1766(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2232, except for sections 11A, 11B, and 11C thereof (50 U.S.C. 4611, 4612, 4613).
The Arms Export Control Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 90–629, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1320, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 39 (§ 2751 et seq.) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2751 of Title 22 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 4622 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4622. Establishment of semiconductor manufacturing technology research initiative
The Secretary of Energy shall initiate and carry out a program (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Initiative”) of research on semiconductor manufacturing technology and on the practical applications of such technology. The Secretary may carry out the Initiative in a way that complements the activities of a consortium of United States semiconductor manufacturers, materials manufacturers, and equipment manufacturers, established for the purpose of conducting research concerning advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques and developing techniques to adopt manufacturing expertise to a variety of semiconductor products.
(Pub. L. 100–180, div. C, title I, § 3142, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1242.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle” and was translated as reading “this part” meaning part D of title I of division C of Pub. L. 100–180 which enacted this subchapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress because title I did not contain subtitles.
15 U.S.C. § 4631 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4631. Technology transfer
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy shall adopt procedures to provide for timely and efficient transfer of semiconductor technology developed under the Initiative pursuant to applicable laws, Executive orders, and regulations.
(b) Plan for commercialization enhancement
(1) Not later than one year after the date on which funds are first appropriated to conduct the Initiative, the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to the committees of Congress named in paragraph (2) a plan for the transfer of semiconductor technology and information generated by the Initiative.
(2) The committees of Congress referred to in paragraph (1) are the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 100–180, div. C, title I, § 3151, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1244; Pub. L. 103–437, § 5(b)(6), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4582.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Committee on Science, Space, and Technology” for “Committee on Science and Technology”.
15 U.S.C. § 4657 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4657. Prohibition relating to foreign entities of concern
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter may be provided to a foreign entity of concern.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCIX, § 9907, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4860.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle” and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title XCIX of div. H of Pub. L. 116–283, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
15 U.S.C. § 4658 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4658. Defense Production Act of 1950 efforts
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after January 1, 2021, the President shall submit to Congress a report on a plan of action for any use of authorities available in title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.) to establish or enhance a domestic production capability for microelectronics technologies and related technologies, subject to—
(1) the availability of appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) a determination made under the plan pursuant to such title III that such technologies are essential to the national defense and that domestic industrial capabilities are insufficient to meet these needs.
(b) Coordination
The President shall develop the plan of action required by subsection (a) in consultation with any relevant head of a Federal agency, an advisory committee established under section 708(d) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4558(d)), and appropriate stakeholders in the private sector.
(Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCIX, § 9908, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4860.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Defense Production Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, which is classified principally to chapter 55 (§ 4501 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. Title III of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 4531 et seq.) of chapter 55. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of Title 50 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 4701...4704 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 4701 to 4704. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 4701 to 4704 were omitted pursuant to section 4704 which provided that the authorities under this subchapter expired on Dec. 31, 1998.
Section 4701, Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2122, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1325, defined “Japanese markets”.
Section 4702, Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2123, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1326, established initiative on auto parts sales to Japan.
Section 4703, Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2124, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1326, established Special Advisory Committee on auto parts sales in Japan.
Section 4704, Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2125, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1327; Pub. L. 103–236, title V, § 510(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 465, provided that the authorities under this subchapter expire on Dec. 31, 1998.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 1998 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, § 3801, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2275, provided that title XXXVIII of div. C of Pub. L. 105–261, enacting former subchapter I–A of this chapter, could be cited as the “Fair Trade in Automotive Parts Act of 1998”.
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–392, title IV, § 401, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4099, provided that: “This title [amending section 4728 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Environmental Export Promotion Act of 1994’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2001, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1325, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be referred to as the ‘Export Enhancement Act of 1988’.”
Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2121, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1325, provided that this subchapter could be referred to as the “Fair Trade in Auto Parts Act of 1988”.
15 U.S.C. § 4705...4705c (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§§ 4705 to 4705c. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 4705 to 4705c were omitted pursuant to section 4705c which provided that the authority under this subchapter expired on Dec. 31, 2003.
Section 4705, Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, § 3802, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2275, contained definitions.
Section 4705a, Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, § 3803, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2276, related to re-establishment of initiative on automotive parts sales to Japan.
Section 4705b, Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, § 3804, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2276, established Special Advisory Committee on automotive parts sales in Japanese and other Asian markets.
Section 4705c, Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXVIII, § 3805, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2277, provided that the authority under this subchapter expire on Dec. 31, 2003.
15 U.S.C. § 4722 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4722. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2302, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1341, which related to Commercial Service Officers and multilateral development bank procurement, was renumbered § 1803 of title XVIII of Pub. L. 95–118, by Pub. L. 101–240, title V, § 541(b)(2), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2517, and was transferred to section 262s–2 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
15 U.S.C. § 4725 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4725. United States and Foreign Commercial Service Pacific Rim initiative
(a) In general
In order to encourage the export of United States goods and services to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, the United States and Foreign Commercial Service shall make a special effort to—
(1) identify United States goods and services which are not being exported to the markets of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan but which could be exported to these markets under competitive market conditions;
(2) identify and notify United States persons who sell or provide such goods or services of potential opportunities identified under paragraph (1);
(3) present, periodically, a list of the goods and services identified under paragraph (1), together with a list of any impediments to the export of such goods and services, to appropriate authorities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, with a view toward liberalizing markets to such goods and services;
(4) facilitate the entrance into such markets by United States persons identified and notified under paragraph (2); and
(5) monitor and evaluate the results of efforts to increase the sale of goods and services in such markets.
(b) Reports to Congress
The Secretary of Commerce shall report periodically to the Congress on activities carried out under subsection (a).
(c) “United States person” defined
As used in this section, the term “United States person” means—
(1) a United States citizen; or
(2) a corporation, partnership, or other association created under the laws of the United States or any State (including the District of Columbia or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States).
(Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2306, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1344.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under subsec. (b) of this section is listed on page 51), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
15 U.S.C. § 4727a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4727a. Implementation of primary objectives of TPCC
The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee shall—
(1) report on the actions taken or efforts currently underway to eliminate the areas of overlap and duplication identified among Federal export promotion activities;
(2) coordinate efforts to sponsor or promote any trade show or trade fair;
(3) work with all relevant State and national organizations, including the National Governors’ Association, that have established trade promotion offices;
(4) report on actions taken or efforts currently underway to promote better coordination between State, Federal, and private sector export promotion activities, including co-location, cost sharing between Federal, State, and private sector export promotion programs, and sharing of market research data; and
(5) by not later than March 30, 2000, and annually thereafter, include the matters addressed in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) in the annual report required to be submitted under section 4727(f) of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–158, § 6, Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1746.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Export Enhancement Act of 1999, and not as part of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 which enacted this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 4728a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4728a. State and Federal Export Promotion Coordination Working Group
(a) Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States to promote exports as an opportunity for small businesses. In exercising their powers and functions in order to advance that policy, all Federal agencies shall work constructively with State and local agencies engaged in export promotion and export financing activities.
(b) Establishment
The President shall establish a State and Federal Export Promotion Coordination Working Group (in this section referred to as the “Working Group”) as a subcommittee of the Trade Promotion Coordination Committee (in this section referred to as the “TPCC”).
(c) Purposes
The purposes of the Working Group are—
(1) to identify issues related to the coordination of Federal resources relating to export promotion and export financing with such resources provided by State and local governments;
(2) to identify ways to improve coordination with respect to export promotion and export financing activities through the strategic plan developed under section 4727(c) of this title;
(3) to develop a strategy for improving coordination of Federal and State resources relating to export promotion and export financing, including methods to eliminate duplication of effort and overlapping functions; and
(4) to develop a strategic plan for considering and implementing the suggestions of the Working Group as part of the strategic plan developed under section 4727(c) of this title.
(d) Membership
The Secretary of Commerce shall select the members of the Working Group, who shall include—
(1) representatives from State trade agencies representing regionally diverse areas; and
(2) representatives of the departments and agencies that are represented on the TPCC, who are designated by the heads of their respective departments or agencies to advise the head on ways of promoting the exportation of United States goods and services.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2313A, as added Pub. L. 114–125, title V, § 504(a), Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 177.)
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under subsec. (b) of this section assigned to Secretary of Commerce, see Ex. Ord. No. 13733, § 1(a), July 22, 2016, 81 F.R. 49515, set out as a note under section 4421 of Title 19, Customs Duties.
15 U.S.C. § 4802 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4802. Council established
There is established the Competitiveness Policy Council (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Council”), an advisory committee under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5203, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1456.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Advisory Councils
text: Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.