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42 U.S.C. § 7134 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7134. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; compensation of Chairman and members
There shall be within the Department, a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission established by subchapter IV of this chapter (hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the “Commission”). The Chairman shall be compensated at the rate provided for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5. The other members of the Commission shall be compensated at the rate provided for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5. The Chairman and members of the Commission shall be individuals who, by demonstrated ability, background, training, or experience, are specially qualified to assess fairly the needs and concerns of all interests affected by Federal energy policy.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 204, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 571.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7137 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7137. Functions of Comptroller General
The functions of the Comptroller General of the United States under section 771 of title 15 shall apply with respect to the monitoring and evaluation of all functions and activities of the Department under this chapter or any other Act administered by the Department.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 207, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 574.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7138 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7138. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–504, title I, § 102(e)(1)(A), Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2517
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 208, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 575; Pub. L. 96–226, title II, § 202, Apr. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 315; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 205, Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1823, related to the Office of Inspector General in the Department of Energy, providing for (a) appointment and confirmation of Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General, removal, assistants, and compensation; (b) duties and responsibilities of Inspector General; (c) semiannual reports to Secretary and Congress; (d) report on problems, abuses, or deficiencies relating to administration of Department programs and operations; (e) additional investigations and reports; (f) transmittal of reports, information, or documents without clearance or approval; (g) additional authority of Inspector General; (h) auditing requirements; (i) avoidance of duplication and coordination and cooperation with activities of Comptroller General; and (j) report of violations of Federal criminal law to Attorney General. See section 9 of Pub. L. 95–452, Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective 180 days after Oct. 18, 1988, see section 113 of Pub. L. 100–504, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 5 of Pub. L. 95–452 [Inspector General Act of 1978] in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 7139 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7139. Office of Science; establishment; appointment of Director; compensation; duties
(a) Establishment
There shall be within the Department an Office of Science to be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall be compensated at the rate provided for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(b) Duties and responsibilities of Director
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Director—
(1) to advise the Secretary with respect to the physical research program transferred to the Department from the Energy Research and Development Administration;
(2) to monitor the Department’s energy research and development programs in order to advise the Secretary with respect to any undesirable duplication or gaps in such programs;
(3) to advise the Secretary with respect to the well-being and management of the multipurpose laboratories under the jurisdiction of the Department, excluding laboratories that constitute part of the nuclear weapons complex;
(4) to advise the Secretary with respect to education and training activities required for effective short- and long-term basic and applied research activities of the Department;
(5) to advise the Secretary with respect to grants and other forms of financial assistance required for effective short- and long-term basic and applied research activities of the Department; and
(6) to carry out such additional duties assigned to the Office by the Secretary.
(c) Mission
The mission of the Office of Science shall be the delivery of scientific discoveries, capabilities, and major scientific tools to transform the understanding of nature and to advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 209, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577; Pub. L. 105–245, title III, § 309(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1853; Pub. L. 109–58, title X, § 1006(c)(4), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 932; Pub. L. 115–246, title III, § 302, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3140.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–246 added subsec. (c).
2005—Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 109–58 added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: “to carry out such additional duties assigned to the Office by the Secretary relating to basic and applied research, including but not limited to supervision or support of research activities carried out by any of the Assistant Secretaries designated by section 7133 of this title, as the Secretary considers advantageous.”
1998—Pub. L. 105–245 substituted “Office of Science” for “Office of Energy Research” in section catchline and in subsec. (a).
42 U.S.C. § 7142a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7142a. Designation of American Museum of Science and Energy
(a) In general
The Museum—
(1) is designated as the “American Museum of Science and Energy”; and
(2) shall be the official museum of science and energy of the United States.
(b) References
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Museum is deemed to be a reference to the “American Museum of Science and Energy”.
(c) Property of the United States
(1) In general
The name “American Museum of Science and Energy” is declared the property of the United States.
(2) Use
The Museum shall have the sole right throughout the United States and its possessions to have and use the name “American Museum of Science and Energy”.
(3) Effect on other rights
This subsection shall not be construed to conflict or interfere with established or vested rights.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 401], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–266.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7142b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7142b. Authority
To carry out the activities of the Museum, the Secretary may—
(1) accept and dispose of any gift, devise, or bequest of services or property, real or personal, that is—
(A) designated in a written document by the person making the gift, devise, or bequest as intended for the Museum; and
(B) determined by the Secretary to be suitable and beneficial for use by the Museum;
(2) operate a retail outlet on the premises of the Museum for the purpose of selling or distributing items (including mementos, food, educational materials, replicas, and literature) that are—
(A) relevant to the contents of the Museum; and
(B) informative, educational, and tasteful;
(3) collect reasonable fees where feasible and appropriate;
(4) exhibit, perform, display, and publish materials and information of or relating to the Museum in any media or place;
(5) consistent with guidelines approved by the Secretary, lease space on the premises of the Museum at reasonable rates and for uses consistent with such guidelines; and
(6) use the proceeds of activities authorized under this section to pay the costs of the Museum.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 402], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–267.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7142c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7142c. Museum volunteers
(a) Authority to use volunteers
The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum.
(b) Status of volunteers
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), service by a volunteer under subsection (a) shall not be considered Federal employment.
(2) Exceptions
(A) Federal Tort Claims Act
For purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, a volunteer under subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee of the Government (as defined in section 2671 of that title).
(B) Compensation for work injuries
For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, a volunteer described in subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee (as defined in section 8101 of title 5).
(c) Compensation
A volunteer under subsection (a) shall serve without pay, but may receive nominal awards and reimbursement for incidental expenses, including expenses for a uniform or transportation in furtherance of Museum activities.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 403], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–267.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7142d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7142d. Definitions
For purposes of sections 7142a to 7142d of this title:
(1) Museum
The term “Museum” means the museum operated by the Secretary of Energy and located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy or a designated representative of the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 404], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–268.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 7142a to 7142d of this title, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV] of Pub. L. 106–554, which enacted sections 7142a to 7142d of this title, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7143 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7143. Repealed. Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3294(d)(1), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 970
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, § 3158(a), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3093, established the Office of Fissile Materials Disposition.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Mar. 1, 2000, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2401 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
42 U.S.C. § 7144 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144. Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security Administration
(a) Responsibility for establishing policy
The Secretary shall be responsible for establishing policy for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
(b) Review of programs and activities
The Secretary may direct officials of the Department who are not within the National Nuclear Security Administration to review the programs and activities of the Administration and to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding administration of those programs and activities, including consistency with other similar programs and activities of the Department.
(c) Staff
The Secretary shall have adequate staff to support the Secretary in carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this section.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 213, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3203(a), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 954.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 1, 2000, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
42 U.S.C. § 7144a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144a. Establishment of security, counterintelligence, and intelligence policies
The Secretary shall be responsible for developing and promulgating the security, counterintelligence, and intelligence policies of the Department. The Secretary may use the immediate staff of the Secretary to assist in developing and promulgating those policies.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 214, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3204(a), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 955; amended Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, § 3117(g), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2508; Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXIV, § 6422, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2200.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–92 struck out subsec. (a) designation and subsecs. (b) and (c), which, respectively, established the Intelligence Executive Committee and provided for budget justification materials.
2006—Pub. L. 109–364 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 5, 1999, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
42 U.S.C. § 7144b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144b. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
(a) Definitions
In this section, the terms “intelligence community” and “National Intelligence Program” have the meanings given such terms in section 3003 of title 50.
(b) In general
There is in the Department an Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Such office shall be under the National Intelligence Program.
(c) Director
(1) The head of the Office shall be the Director of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, who shall be an employee in the Senior Executive Service, the Senior Intelligence Service, the Senior National Intelligence Service, or any other Service that the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, considers appropriate. The Director of the Office shall report directly to the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary shall select an individual to serve as the Director from among individuals who have substantial expertise in matters relating to the intelligence community, including foreign intelligence and counterintelligence.
(d) Duties
(1) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Director shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary may prescribe.
(2) The Director shall be responsible for establishing policy for intelligence and counterintelligence programs and activities at the Department.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 215, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3204(a), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 955; amended Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, § 3117(f), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2508; Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXIV, § 6421(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2199.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–92 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to establishment, director, duties, and annual reports of the Office of Counterintelligence.
2006—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–364 substituted “who shall be an employee in the Senior Executive Service, the Senior Intelligence Service, the Senior National Intelligence Service, or any other Service that the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, considers appropriate” for “which shall be a position in the Senior Executive Service”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 5, 1999, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
42 U.S.C. § 7144d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144d. Office of Arctic Energy
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Energy may establish within the Department of Energy an Office of Arctic Energy.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of such office shall be as follows:
(1) To promote research, development, and deployment of electric power technology that is cost-effective and especially well suited to meet the needs of rural and remote regions of the United States, especially where permafrost is present or located nearby.
(2) To promote research, development, and deployment in such regions of—
(A) enhanced oil recovery technology, including heavy oil recovery, reinjection of carbon, and extended reach drilling technologies;
(B) gas-to-liquids technology and liquified natural gas (including associated transportation systems);
(C) small hydroelectric facilities, river turbines, and tidal power;
(D) natural gas hydrates, coal bed methane, and shallow bed natural gas; and
(E) alternative energy, including wind, geothermal, and fuel cells.
(c) Location
The Secretary shall locate such office at a university with expertise and experience in the matters specified in subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3197], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–482.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7144e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144e. Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Department an Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (referred to in this section as the “Office”). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(b) Duties of Director
The Director, in accordance with Federal policies promoting Indian self-determination and the purposes of this chapter, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that—
(1) promote Indian tribal energy development, efficiency, and use;
(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs;
(3) enhance and strengthen Indian tribal energy and economic infrastructure relating to natural resource development and electrification; and
(4) bring electrical power and service to Indian land and the homes of tribal members located on Indian lands or acquired, constructed, or improved (in whole or in part) with Federal funds.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 217, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title V, § 502(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 763.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, as amended, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 7151a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7151a. Jurisdiction over matters transferred from Energy Research and Development Administration
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, jurisdiction over matters transferred to the Department of Energy from the Energy Research and Development Administration which on the effective date of such transfer were required by law, regulation, or administrative order to be made on the record after an opportunity for an agency hearing may be assigned to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or retained by the Secretary at his discretion.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title I, § 104(a), Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 53.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of Energy Act of 1978—Civilian Applications, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 7153 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7153. Administration of leasing transfers
(a) Authority retained by Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior shall retain any authorities not transferred under section 7152(b) 1 of this title and shall be solely responsible for the issuance and supervision of Federal leases and the enforcement of all regulations applicable to the leasing of mineral resources, including but not limited to lease terms and conditions and production rates. No regulation promulgated by the Secretary shall restrict or limit any authority retained by the Secretary of the Interior under section 7152(b) 1 of this title with respect to the issuance or supervision of Federal leases. Nothing in section 7152(b) 1 of this title shall be construed to affect Indian lands and resources or to transfer any functions of the Secretary of the Interior concerning such lands and resources.
(b) Consultation with Secretary of the Interior with respect to promulgation of regulations
In exercising the authority under section 7152(b) 1 of this title to promulgate regulations, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior during the preparation of such regulations and shall afford the Secretary of the Interior not less than thirty days, prior to the date on which the Department first publishes or otherwise prescribes regulations, to comment on the content and effect of such regulations.
(c) Repealed. Pub. L. 97–100, title II, § 201, Dec. 23, 1981, 95 Stat. 1407
(d) Preparation of environmental impact statement
The Department of the Interior shall be the lead agency for the purpose of preparation of an environmental impact statement required by section 4332(2)(C) of this title for any action with respect to the Federal leases taken under the authority of this section, unless the action involves only matters within the exclusive authority of the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 303, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 579; Pub. L. 97–100, title II, § 201, Dec. 23, 1981, 95 Stat. 1407.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 7152(b) of this title, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 97–100, title II, § 201, Dec. 23, 1981, 95 Stat. 1407.
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–100 struck out subsec. (c) which afforded the Secretary of Energy the opportunity to disapprove any terms and conditions on which the Secretary of the Interior proposed to issue a Federal lease.