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15 U.S.C. § 2706 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2706. Informational and testing functions of Secretary of Energy
(a) Evaluations of new or improved technologies pursuant to written submissions
The Secretary of Energy shall, for the purposes of performing his responsibilities under this chapter, consider any reasonable new or improved technology, a description of which is submitted to the Secretary of Energy in writing, which could lead or contribute to the development of advanced automobile propulsion system technology.
(b) Testing by Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency of systems developed under research and development program or submitted by Secretary; scope and purposes of tests; submission of test data and results to Secretary
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall test, or cause to be tested, in a facility subject to Environmental Protection Agency supervision, each advanced automobile propulsion system in an appropriately modified production vehicle equipped with such a system developed in whole or in part with Federal financial assistance under this chapter, or referred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for such purpose by the Secretary of Energy, to determine whether such vehicle complies with any exhaust emission standards or any other requirements promulgated or reasonably expected to be promulgated under any provision of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857 et seq.) [42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.], the Noise Control Act of 1972 (42 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.), or any other provision of Federal law administered by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. In conjunction with any test for compliance with exhaust emission standards under this section, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall also conduct tests to determine the fuel economy of such vehicle. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit all test data and the results of such tests to the Secretary of Energy.
(c) Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information, data, and materials to developers
The Secretary of Energy shall collect, analyze, and disseminate to developers information, data, and materials that may be relevant to the development of advanced automobile propulsion system technology.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 307, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 82.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Air Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 et seq.) 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 7401 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Noise Control Act of 1972 (42 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.), referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 92–574, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1234, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 65 (§ 4901 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4901 of Title 42 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 2709 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2709. Reports to Congress by Secretary of Energy
(a) Comprehensive program, etc.
As a separate part of the annual report submitted under section 5914(a) 1 of title 42 with respect to the comprehensive plan and program then in effect under section 5905(a) and (b) of title 42, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress an annual report of activities under this chapter. Such report shall include—
(1) a current comprehensive program definition for implementing this chapter;
(2) an evaluation of the state of automobile propulsion system research and development in the United States;
(3) the number and amount of contracts and grants made under this chapter;
(4) an analysis of the progress made in developing advanced automobile propulsion system technology; and
(5) suggestions for improvements in advanced automobile propulsion system research and development, including recommendations for legislation.
(b) Study on financial obligation guarantees
The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a survey of developers, lending institutions, and other appropriate persons or institutions and shall otherwise make a study for the purpose of determining whether, and under what conditions, research, development, demonstration, and commercial availability of advanced automobile propulsion system technology may be aided by the guarantee of financial obligations by the Federal Government. The Secretary of Energy shall report the results of such survey and study to the Congress within 1 year after February 25, 1978. Such report shall include an examination of those stages of advanced automobile propulsion system technology research, development, demonstration, and commercialization for which financial obligation guarantees may be useful or appropriate and shall contain such legislative recommendations as may be necessary.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 310, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 83.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 5914 of title 42, referred to in subsec. (a), was omitted from the Code.
15 U.S.C. § 2710 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2710. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this chapter, in addition to any amounts made available for such purposes pursuant to title I of this Act, the sum of $12,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.
(Pub. L. 95–238, title III, § 312, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 83.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Title I of this Act, referred to in text, is title I (§§ 101–107) of Pub. L. 95–238, Feb. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 47. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 2806 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2806. Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
(a) Termination or nonrenewal of franchise
(1) To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to the termination (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any franchise, or to the nonrenewal (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any franchise relationship, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of any law or regulation (including any remedy or penalty applicable to any violation thereof) with respect to termination (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any such franchise or to the nonrenewal (or the furnishing of notification with respect thereto) of any such franchise relationship unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.
(2) No State or political subdivision of a State may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of law (including a regulation) that requires a payment for the goodwill of a franchisee on the termination of a franchise or nonrenewal of a franchise relationship authorized by this subchapter.
(b) Transfer or assignment of franchise
(1) Nothing in this subchapter authorizes any transfer or assignment of any franchise or prohibits any transfer or assignment of any franchise as authorized by the provisions of such franchise or by any applicable provision of State law which permits such transfer or assignment without regard to any provision of the franchise.
(2) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any State from specifying the terms and conditions under which any franchise or franchise relationship may be transferred to the designated successor of a franchisee upon the death of the franchisee.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title I, § 106, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 332; Pub. L. 103–371, § 5, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3485.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–371, § 5(1), redesignated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–371, § 5(2), redesignated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
15 U.S.C. § 2807 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2807. Prohibition on restriction of installation of renewable fuel pumps
(a) Definition
In this section:
(1) Renewable fuel
The term “renewable fuel” means any fuel—
(A) at least 85 percent of the volume of which consists of ethanol; or
(B) any mixture of biodiesel and diesel or renewable diesel (as defined in regulations adopted pursuant to section 7545(o) of title 42 (40 CFR, part 80)), determined without regard to any use of kerosene and containing at least 20 percent biodiesel or renewable diesel.
(2) Franchise-related document
The term “franchise-related document” means—
(A) a franchise under this chapter; and
(B) any other contract or directive of a franchisor relating to terms or conditions of the sale of fuel by a franchisee.
(b) Prohibitions
(1) In general
No franchise-related document entered into or renewed on or after December 19, 2007, shall contain any provision allowing a franchisor to restrict the franchisee or any affiliate of the franchisee from—
(A) installing on the marketing premises of the franchisee a renewable fuel pump or tank, except that the franchisee’s franchisor may restrict the installation of a tank on leased marketing premises of such franchisor;
(B) converting an existing tank or pump on the marketing premises of the franchisee for renewable fuel use, so long as such tank or pump and the piping connecting them are either warranted by the manufacturer or certified by a recognized standards setting organization to be suitable for use with such renewable fuel;
(C) advertising (including through the use of signage) the sale of any renewable fuel;
(D) selling renewable fuel in any specified area on the marketing premises of the franchisee (including any area in which a name or logo of a franchisor or any other entity appears);
(E) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee;
(F) listing renewable fuel availability or prices, including on service station signs, fuel dispensers, or light poles; or
(G) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card,
so long as such activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) do not constitute mislabeling, misbranding, willful adulteration, or other trademark violations by the franchisee.
(2) Effect of provision
Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a franchisor from requiring the franchisee to obtain reasonable indemnification and insurance policies.
(c) Exception to 3-grade requirement
No franchise-related document that requires that 3 grades of gasoline be sold by the applicable franchisee shall prevent the franchisee from selling a renewable fuel in lieu of 1, and only 1, grade of gasoline.
(Pub. L. 95–297, title I, § 107, as added Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 241(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
15 U.S.C. § 2824 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2824. Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
(a) To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt or continue in effect, except as provided in subsection (b), any provision of law or regulation with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.
(b) A State or political subdivision thereof may provide for any investigative or enforcement action, remedy, or penalty (including procedural actions necessary to carry out such investigative or enforcement actions, remedies, or penalties) with respect to any provision of law or regulation permitted by subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 95–297, title II, § 204, June 19, 1978, 92 Stat. 337; Pub. L. 102–486, title XV, § 1502(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2997.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–486 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “To the extent that any provision of this subchapter applies to any act or omission, no State or any political subdivision thereof may adopt, enforce, or continue in effect any provision of any law or regulation (including any remedy or penalty applicable to any violation thereof) with respect to such act or omission, unless such provision of such law or regulation is the same as the applicable provision of this subchapter.”
15 U.S.C. § 2903 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2903. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) The term “Board” means the Climate Program Policy Board.
(2) The term “Office” means the National Climate Program Office.
(3) The term “Program” means the National Climate Program.
(4) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 4, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 601; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6084(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 136.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Pub. L. 99–272 added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively.
15 U.S.C. § 2906 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2906. Annual report
The Secretary shall prepare and submit to the President and the authorizing committees of the Congress, not later than March 31 of each year, a report on the activities conducted pursuant to this chapter during the preceding fiscal year, including—
(a) a summary of the achievements of the Program during the previous fiscal year;
(b) an analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Program;
(c) a copy of the 5-year plan and any changes made in such plan;
(d) a summary of the multiagency budget request for the Program of section 2904(g) of this title; and
(e) any recommendations for additional legislation which may be required to assist in achieving the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 7, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 604; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 202(b), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1822.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1982—Pub. L. 97–375 substituted “March 31” for “January 30”.
15 U.S.C. § 2908 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2908. Authorization of appropriations
In addition to any other funds otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of conducting climate-related programs, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, not to exceed $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, not to exceed $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and not to exceed $25,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, of which amount not less than $2,653,000 shall be made directly available to the National Climate Program Office in the form of a budget item separate from the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(Pub. L. 95–367, § 9, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 96–547, § 1, Dec. 18, 1980, 94 Stat. 3217.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–547 revised former subsec. (a) into entire section with additional provisions relating to fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1981, and struck out subsec. (b) setting forth authorization of appropriations for grants.
15 U.S.C. § 2921 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2921. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “Committee” means the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences established under section 2932 of this title;
(2) “Council” means the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology;
(3) “global change” means changes in the global environment (including alterations in climate, land productivity, oceans or other water resources, atmospheric chemistry, and ecological systems) that may alter the capacity of the Earth to sustain life;
(4) “global change research” means study, monitoring, assessment, prediction, and information management activities to describe and understand—
(A) the interactive physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate the total Earth system;
(B) the unique environment that the Earth provides for life;
(C) changes that are occurring in the Earth system; and
(D) the manner in which such system, environment, and changes are influenced by human actions;
(5) “Plan” means the National Global Change Research Plan developed under section 2934 of this title, or any revision thereof; and
(6) “Program” means the United States Global Change Research Program established under section 2933 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–606, § 2, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3096.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–606, § 1, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3096, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Global Change Research Act of 1990’.”
Pub. L. 101–606, title II, § 201, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3102, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘International Cooperation in Global Change Research Act of 1990’.”
15 U.S.C. § 2937 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2937. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–606, title I, § 107, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3101, which required the Chairman of the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology to submit an annual report to Congress on the activities conducted by the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences pursuant to this subchapter, terminated effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, page 157 of House Document No. 103–7.
15 U.S.C. § 2938 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 2938. Relation to other authorities
(a) National Climate Program research activities
The President, the Chairman of the Council, and the Secretary of Commerce shall ensure that relevant research activities of the National Climate Program, established by the National Climate Program Act (15 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.), are considered in developing national global change research efforts.
(b) Availability of research findings
The President, the Chairman of the Council, and the heads of the agencies and departments represented on the Committee, shall ensure that the research findings of the Committee, and of Federal agencies and departments, are available to—
(1) the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the formulation of a coordinated national policy on global climate change pursuant to section 1103 of the Global Climate Protection Act of 1987 (15 U.S.C. 2901 note); and
(2) all Federal agencies and departments for use in the formulation of coordinated national policies for responding to human-induced and natural processes of global change pursuant to other statutory responsibilities and obligations.
(c) Effect on Federal response actions
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed, interpreted, or applied to preclude or delay the planning or implementation of any Federal action designed, in whole or in part, to address the threats of stratospheric ozone depletion or global climate change.
(Pub. L. 101–606, title I, § 108, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3101.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Climate Program Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 95–367, Sept. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 601, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 56 (§ 2901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2901 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3001 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3001. Congressional findings and policy
(a) The Congress finds that—
(1) the States should have the primary responsibility for determining what forms of gambling may legally take place within their borders;
(2) the Federal Government should prevent interference by one State with the gambling policies of another, and should act to protect identifiable national interests; and
(3) in the limited area of interstate off-track wagering on horseraces, there is a need for Federal action to ensure States will continue to cooperate with one another in the acceptance of legal interstate wagers.
(b) It is the policy of the Congress in this chapter to regulate interstate commerce with respect to wagering on horseracing, in order to further the horseracing and legal off-track betting industries in the United States.
(Pub. L. 95–515, § 2, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1811.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 95–515, § 9, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1815, provided that:
“(a) The provisions of this Act [this chapter] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 25, 1978], and, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, shall apply to any interstate off-track wager accepted on or after such date of enactment.
“(b)
(1) The provisions of this Act [this chapter] shall not apply to any interstate off-track wager which is accepted pursuant to a contract existing on May 1, 1978.
“(2) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any form of legal non-parimutuel off-track betting existing in a State on May 1, 1978.
“(3) The provisions of subsection (b) of section 5 of this Act [section 3004(b) of this title] shall not apply to any parimutuel off-track betting system existing on May 1, 1978, in a State which does not conduct parimutuel horseracing on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 25, 1978].”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–515, § 1, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1811, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978’.”
15 U.S.C. § 3102 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3102. Report to Congressional committees
Not later than one year after October 27, 1978, the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives each shall conduct a study and submit a report, including findings and recommendations, to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on Rules of the House, respectively, on the subject of establishing a full employment goal in connection with the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–523, § 3, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1889; S. Res. 30, Mar. 7, 1979.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–523, Oct. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 1887, known as the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, which enacted this chapter and sections 1022a to 1022f of this title, amended sections 1021, 1022, and 1023 of this title, sections 632 and 636 of Title 2, The Congress, and section 225a of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1021 and 3101 of this title and section 225a of Title 12. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19, 1999. Previously, Committee on Human Resources of the Senate changed to Committee on Labor and Human Resources effective Mar. 7, 1979, by Senate Resolution No. 30, 96th Congress. See, also, Rule XXV of Standing Rules of the Senate adopted Nov. 14, 1979.