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42 U.S.C. § 6215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6215. Major fuel burning stationary source
(a) Restrictions on issuance of orders or rules by Governor pursuant to section 7425 of this title
No Governor of a State may issue any order or rule pursuant to section 7425 of this title to any major fuel burning stationary source (or class or category thereof)—
(1) prohibiting such source from using fuels other than locally or regionally available coal or coal derivatives, or
(2) requiring such source to enter into a contract (or contracts) for supplies of locally or regionally available coal or coal derivatives.
(b) Petition to President
(1) The Governor of any State may petition the President to exercise the President’s authorities pursuant to section 7425 of this title with respect to any major fuel burning stationary source located in such State.
(2) Any petition under paragraph (1) shall include documentation which could support a finding that significant local or regional economic disruption or unemployment would result from use by such source of—
(A) coal or coal derivatives other than locally or regionally available coal,
(B) petroleum products,
(C) natural gas, or
(D) any combination of fuels referred to in subparagraphs (A) through (C), to comply with the requirements of a State implementation plan pursuant to section 7410 of this title.
(c) Action to be taken by President
Within 90 days after the submission of a Governor’s petition under subsection (b), the President shall either issue an order or rule pursuant to section 7425 of this title or deny such petition, stating in writing his reasons for such denial. In making his determination to issue such an order or rule pursuant to this subsection, the President must find that such order or rule would—
(1) be consistent with section 7425 of this title;
(2) result in no significant increase in the consumption of energy;
(3) not subject the ultimate consumer to significantly higher energy costs; and
(4) not violate any contractual relationship between such source and any supplier or transporter of fuel to such source.
(d) Effect on authority of President to allocate coal or coal derivatives
Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall affect the authority of the President or the Secretary of the Department of Energy to allocate coal or coal derivatives under any provision of law.
(e) Definitions
The terms “major fuel burning stationary source (or class or category thereof)” and “locally or regionally available coal or coal derivatives” shall have the meanings assigned to them for the purposes of section 7425 of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 107, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 661, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3285; amended Pub. L. 106–469, title VI, § 605(b)(2), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2043.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Pub. L. 106–469 inserted section catchline.
42 U.S.C. § 6217 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6217. Scientific inventory of oil and gas reserves
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy, shall conduct an inventory of all onshore Federal lands. The inventory shall identify—
(1) the United States Geological Survey estimates of the oil and gas resources underlying these lands;
(2) the extent and nature of any restrictions or impediments to the development of the resources, including—
(A) impediments to the timely granting of leases;
(B) post-lease restrictions, impediments, or delays on development for conditions of approval, applications for permits to drill, or processing of environmental permits; and
(C) permits or restrictions associated with transporting the resources for entry into commerce; and
(3) the quantity of resources not produced or introduced into commerce because of the restrictions.
(b) Regular update
Once completed, the USGS resource estimates and the surface availability data as provided in subsection (a)(2) shall be regularly updated and made publicly available.
(c) Inventory
The inventory shall be provided to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate within 2 years after November 9, 2000.
(d) Assessments
Using the inventory, the Secretary of Energy shall make periodic assessments of economically recoverable resources accounting for a range of parameters such as current costs, commodity prices, technology, and regulations.
(Pub. L. 106–469, title VI, § 604, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2041; Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 364(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 723.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Act of 2000, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–58, § 364(a)(1)(A), struck out “reserve” before “estimates” and “and” after the semicolon.
Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 109–58, § 364(a)(1)(B), added pars. (2) and (3) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “the extent and nature of any restrictions or impediments to the development of such resources.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–58, § 364(a)(2), substituted “resource” for “reserve” and “publicly” for “publically”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–58, § 364(a)(3), added subsec. (d) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (d). Text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
42 U.S.C. § 6232 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6232. Definitions
As used in this part and part C:
(1) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(5)(A), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029.
(2) The term “importer” means any person who owns, at the first place of storage, any petroleum product imported into the United States.
(3) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(5)(A), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029.
(4) The term “interest in land” means any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or mineral rights.
(5) The term “readily available inventories” means stocks and supplies of petroleum products which can be distributed or used without affecting the ability of the importer or refiner to operate at normal capacity; such term does not include minimum working inventories or other unavailable stocks.
(6) The term “refiner” means any person who owns, operates, or controls the operation of any refinery.
(7) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(5)(A), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029.
(8) The term “related facility” means any necessary appurtenance to a storage facility, including pipelines, roadways, reservoirs, and salt brine lines.
(9) The term “Reserve” means the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
(10) The term “storage facility” means any facility or geological formation which is capable of storing significant quantities of petroleum products.
(11) The term “Strategic Petroleum Reserve” means petroleum products stored in storage facilities pursuant to this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 152, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 882; Pub. L. 101–383, § 6(a)(1), Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 729; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(5), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Par. (1). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(5)(A), struck out par. (1) which read as follows: “The term ‘Early Storage Reserve’ means that portion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve which consists of petroleum products stored pursuant to section 6235 of this title.”
Par. (3). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(5)(A), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “The term ‘Industrial Petroleum Reserve’ means that portion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve which consists of petroleum products owned by importers or refiners and acquired, stored, or maintained pursuant to section 6236 of this title.”
Par. (7). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(5)(A), struck out par. (7) which read as follows: “The term ‘Regional Petroleum Reserve’ means that portion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve which consists of petroleum products stored pursuant to section 6237 of this title.”
Par. (11). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(5)(B), struck out “; such term includes the Industrial Petroleum Reserve, the Early Storage Reserve, and the Regional Petroleum Reserve” before period at end.
1990—Pub. L. 101–383 inserted “and part C” after “this part”.
42 U.S.C. § 6243 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6243. Records and accounts
(a) Preparation and maintenance
The Secretary may require any person to prepare and maintain such records or accounts as the Secretary, by rule, determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.
(b) Audit of operations of storage facility
The Secretary may audit the operations of any storage facility in which any petroleum product is stored or required to be stored pursuant to the provisions of this part.
(c) Access to and inspection of records or accounts and storage facilities
The Secretary may require access to, and the right to inspect and examine, at reasonable times, (1) any records or accounts required to be prepared or maintained pursuant to subsection (a) and (2) any storage facilities subject to audit by the United States under the authority of this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 889; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
42 U.S.C. § 6246 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6246. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this part and part D, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 166, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(a)(1), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6246, Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 166, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 890; Pub. L. 95–70, § 4, July 21, 1977, 91 Stat. 277; Pub. L. 97–35, title X, § 1034(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 104–306, § 1(1), Oct. 14, 1996, 110 Stat. 3810; Pub. L. 105–177, § 1(1), June 1, 1998, 112 Stat. 105; Pub. L. 106–64, § 1(1), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 511; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(18), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2033; Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title III, § 339(a)(1), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 278, authorized appropriations for this part, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(a)(1), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.
42 U.S.C. § 6247a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6247a. Use of underutilized facilities
(a) Authority
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the Secretary, by lease or otherwise, for any term and under such other conditions as the Secretary considers necessary or appropriate, may store in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities petroleum product 1 owned by a foreign government or its representative. Petroleum products stored under this section are not part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and may be exported without license from the United States.
(b) Protection of facilities
All agreements entered into pursuant to subsection (a) shall contain provisions providing for fees to fully compensate the United States for all related costs of storage and removals of petroleum products (including the proportionate cost of replacement facilities necessitated as a result of any withdrawals) incurred by the United States on behalf of the foreign government or its representative.
(c) Access to stored oil
The Secretary shall ensure that agreements to store petroleum products for foreign governments or their representatives do not impair the ability of the United States to withdraw, distribute, or sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to an energy emergency or to the obligations of the United States under the Agreement on an International Energy Program.
(d) Availability of funds
Funds collected through the leasing of Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities authorized by subsection (a) after September 30, 2007, shall be used by the Secretary of Energy without further appropriation for the purchase of petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 168, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title IX, § 9303(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 676.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 875, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 6249a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6249a. Implementation
(a) , (b) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(21), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2033
(c) Legal status regarding other law
Petroleum product and facilities contracted for under this part have the same status as petroleum product and facilities owned by the United States for all purposes associated with the exercise of the laws of any State or political subdivision thereof.
(d) Return of product
At such time as the petroleum product contracted for under this part is withdrawn from the Reserve upon the expiration, termination, or other conclusion of the contract, such petroleum product (or the equivalent quantity of petroleum product withdrawn from the Reserve pursuant to the contract) shall be deemed, for purposes of determining the extent to which such product is thereafter subject to any Federal, State, or local law or regulation, not to have left the place where such petroleum product was located at the time it was originally committed to a contract under this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 172, as added Pub. L. 101–383, § 6(a)(4), Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 730; amended Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(21), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2033.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 106–469 struck out subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:
“(a) Amendment to Plan Not Required.—An amendment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan is not required for any action taken under this part.
“(b) Fill Rate Requirement.—For purposes of section 6240(d)(1) of this title, any petroleum product stored in the Reserve under this part that is removed from the Reserve at the expiration, termination, or other conclusion of the agreement shall be considered to be part of the Reserve until the beginning of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the petroleum product was removed.”
42 U.S.C. § 6250 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6250. Establishment
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary may establish, maintain, and operate in the Northeast a Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. A Reserve established under this part is not a component of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of this subchapter. A Reserve established under this part shall contain no more than 2 million barrels of petroleum distillate.
(b) For the purposes of this part—
(1) the term “Northeast” means the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey;
(2) the term “petroleum distillate” includes heating oil and diesel fuel; and
(3) the term “Reserve” means the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve established under this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 181, as added Pub. L. 106–469, title II, § 201(a)(3), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2034.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 181 of Pub. L. 94–163 was renumbered section 191 and was classified to section 6251 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–58.
42 U.S.C. § 6250f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6250f. Limit on amount of petroleum distillate
Notwithstanding section 6250 of this title, for fiscal year 2012 and hereafter, the [Northeast Home Heating Oil] Reserve shall contain no more than 1 million barrels of petroleum distillate.
(Pub. L. 112–74, div. B, title III, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 869.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6283 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6283. Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Budget contract
The term “budget contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months.
(2) Fixed-price contract
The term “fixed-price contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations.
(3) Price cap contract
The term “price cap contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract.
(b) Assistance
At the request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide information, technical assistance, and funding—
(1) to develop education and outreach programs to encourage consumers to fill their storage facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil during the summer months; and
(2) to promote the use of budget contracts, price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other advantageous financial arrangements,
to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply shortages of those products.
(c) Preference
In implementing this section, the Secretary shall give preference to States that contribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 273, as added Pub. L. 106–469, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2040; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(b)(2), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–58 struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: “Section 6285 of this title does not apply to this section.”
42 U.S.C. § 6294a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6294a. Energy Star program
(a) In general
There is established within the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency a voluntary program to identify and promote energy-efficient products and buildings in order to reduce energy consumption, improve energy security, and reduce pollution through voluntary labeling of, or other forms of communication about, products and buildings that meet the highest energy conservation standards.
(b) Division of responsibilities
Responsibilities under the program shall be divided between the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with the terms of applicable agreements between those agencies.
(c) Duties
The Administrator and the Secretary shall—
(1) promote Energy Star compliant technologies as the preferred technologies in the marketplace for—
(A) achieving energy efficiency; and
(B) reducing pollution;
(2) work to enhance public awareness of the Energy Star label, including by providing special outreach to small businesses;
(3) preserve the integrity of the Energy Star label;
(4) regularly update Energy Star product criteria for product categories;
(5) solicit comments from interested parties prior to establishing or revising an Energy Star product category, specification, or criterion (or prior to effective dates for any such product category, specification, or criterion);
(6) on adoption of a new or revised product category, specification, or criterion, provide reasonable notice to interested parties of any changes (including effective dates) in product categories, specifications, or criteria, along with—
(A) an explanation of the changes; and
(B) as appropriate, responses to comments submitted by interested parties; and
(7) provide appropriate lead time (which shall be 270 days, unless the Agency or Department specifies otherwise) prior to the applicable effective date for a new or a significant revision to a product category, specification, or criterion, taking into account the timing requirements of the manufacturing, product marketing, and distribution process for the specific product addressed.
(d) Deadlines
The Secretary shall establish new qualifying levels—
(1) not later than January 1, 2006, for clothes washers and dishwashers, effective beginning January 1, 2007; and
(2) not later than January 1, 2008, for clothes washers, effective beginning July 1, 2009.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 324A, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 131(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 620; amended Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 311(b), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1564.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 110–140 substituted “July 1, 2009” for “January 1, 2010”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 6298 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6298. Rules
The Commission and the Secretary may each issue such rules as each deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 328, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 928; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration.