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33 U.S.C. § 3604 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3604. Interagency financing and agreements
(a) In general
The Secretary of Commerce may execute an agreement, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, with any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, any public or private organization, or any individual to carry out activities under this chapter.
(b) Reciprocity
Member Departments and agencies of the Council shall have the authority to create, support, and maintain joint centers, and to enter into and perform such contracts, leases, grants, and cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and fulfillment of the System Plan.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12305, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1434; Pub. L. 116–271, title I, § 104, Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3339.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–271 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “To carry out interagency activities under this chapter, the Secretary of Commerce may execute cooperative agreements, or any other agreements, with, and receive and expend funds made available by, any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, or any public or private organization, or individual.”
33 U.S.C. § 3608 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3608. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–271, title I, § 107(a), Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3341
text: Section, Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12309, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1436, related to independent cost estimates to be sent to Congress within 1 year after Mar. 30, 2009.
33 U.S.C. § 3706 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3706. NSF ocean acidification activities
(a) Research activities
The Director of the National Science Foundation shall continue to carry out research activities on ocean acidification which shall support competitive, merit-based, peer-reviewed proposals for research, observation, and monitoring of ocean acidification and its impacts, including—
(1) impacts on marine organisms, including species cultured for aquaculture, and marine ecosystems;
(2) impacts on ocean, coastal, and estuarine biogeochemistry;
(3) the development of methodologies and technologies to evaluate ocean acidification and its impacts; and
(4) impacts of multiple stressors on ecosystems exhibiting hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, or sediment delivery, combined with changes in ocean chemistry.
(b) Consistency
The research activities shall be consistent with the strategic research plan developed by the Subcommittee under section 3704 of this title.
(c) Coordination
The Director shall encourage coordination of the Foundation’s ocean acidification activities with such activities of other nations and international organizations.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12407, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1441; Pub. L. 116–271, title I, § 112, Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3344.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–271 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director of the National Science Foundation shall continue to carry out research activities on ocean acidification which shall support competitive, merit-based, peer-reviewed proposals for research and monitoring of ocean acidification and its impacts, including—
“(1) impacts on marine organisms and marine ecosystems;
“(2) impacts on ocean, coastal, and estuarine biogeochemistry; and
“(3) the development of methodologies and technologies to evaluate ocean acidification and its impacts.”
33 U.S.C. § 3915 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3915. Outreach plan
(a) Definition of rural community
In this section, the term “rural community” means a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 10,000 inhabitants.
(b) Outreach required
Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Administrator, in consultation with relevant Federal agencies, shall develop and begin implementation of an outreach plan to promote financial assistance available under this subtitle to small communities and rural communities.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title V, § 5036, as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. E, title II, § 50215(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1174.)
33 U.S.C. § 4211 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4211. Establishment and purposes of Foundation
(a) Establishment
There is established the Marine Debris Foundation (in this subchapter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Foundation is a charitable and nonprofit organization and is not an agency or establishment of the United States.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of the Foundation are—
(1) to encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the activities and services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Marine Debris Program established under section 1952 of this title, and other relevant programs and agencies;
(2) to undertake and conduct such other activities as will augment efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris and address the adverse impacts of marine debris on the economy of the United States, the marine environment, and navigation safety;
(3) to participate with, and otherwise assist, State, local, and Tribal governments, foreign governments, entities, and individuals in undertaking and conducting activities to assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris and address the adverse impacts of marine debris and its root causes on the economy of the United States, the marine environment (including waters in the jurisdiction of the United States, the high seas, and waters in the jurisdiction of other countries), and navigation safety;
(4) subject to an agreement with the Secretary of Commerce, administer the Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovation as described in title II; 1 and
(5) to support other Federal actions to reduce marine debris.
(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 111, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1075.)
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. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1074, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Title II, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), means title II of Pub. L. 116–224, which is classified generally to subchapter II of this chapter, but probably should have been a reference to subtitle C of title I of Pub. L. 116–224, which is classified generally to part B of this subchapter and relates to the Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovations.
33 U.S.C. § 4215 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4215. Volunteer status
The Secretary of Commerce may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations, the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the officers and employees of the Board, without compensation from the Department of Commerce, as volunteers in the performance of the functions authorized in this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 115, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1079.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1074, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
33 U.S.C. § 4216 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4216. Report requirements; petition of Attorney General for equitable relief
(a) Report
The Foundation shall, as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report—
(1) describing the proceedings and activities of the Foundation during that fiscal year, including a full and complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments; and
(2) including a detailed statement of the recipient, amount, and purpose of each grant made by the Foundation in the fiscal year.
(b) Relief with respect to certain Foundation acts or failure to act
If the Foundation—
(1) engages in, or threatens to engage in, any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with its purposes set forth in section 4211(b) of this title; or
(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to discharge its obligations under this subchapter, or threatens to do so,
the Attorney General may petition in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate.
(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 116, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1079.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1074, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
33 U.S.C. § 4218 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4218. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce to carry out this subchapter $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
(2) Use of appropriated funds
Subject to paragraph (3), amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be provided to the Foundation to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation, or to a recipient of a grant provided by the Foundation, by private persons and State and local government agencies.
(3) Prohibition on use for administrative expenses
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no Federal funds made available under paragraph (1) may be used by the Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses.
(B) Exception
The Secretary may allow the use of Federal funds made available under paragraph (1) to pay for salaries during the 18-month period beginning on December 18, 2020.
(b) Additional authorization
(1) In general
In addition to the amounts made available under subsection (a), the Foundation may accept Federal funds from a Federal agency under any other Federal law for use by the Foundation to further the assessment, prevention, reduction, and removal of marine debris in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.
(2) Use of funds accepted from Federal agencies
Federal funds provided to the Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be used by the Foundation for matching, in whole or in part, contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation by private persons and State and local government agencies.
(c) Prohibition on use of grant amounts for litigation and lobbying expenses
Amounts provided as a grant by the Foundation shall not be used for—
(1) any expense related to litigation consistent with Federal-wide cost principles; or
(2) any activity the purpose of which is to influence legislation pending before Congress consistent with Federal-wide cost principles.
(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 118, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1080.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1074, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
33 U.S.C. § 4235 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 4235. Report to Congress
Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this subchapter, the Secretary shall post on a publicly available website a report on the prize competition that includes—
(1) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under section 4233 of this title, a statement by the Marine Debris Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the Marine Debris Foundation relating to the duties described in section 4233 of this title; and
(2) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under section 4234 of this title that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 125, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1083.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1074, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
40 U.S.C. § 14323 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14323. Congressional notification
(a) In General.—
In the case of a project described in subsection (b), the Appalachian Regional Commission shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the award of a grant or other financial assistance not less than 3 full business days before awarding the grant or other financial assistance.
(b) Projects Described.—
A project referred to in subsection (a) is a project that the Appalachian Regional Commission has selected to receive a grant or other financial assistance under this subtitle in an amount not less than $50,000.
(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, § 11506(c)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 584.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as an Effective Date of 2021 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
40 U.S.C. § 14511 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14511. Appalachian regional energy hub initiative
(a) In General.—
The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance to, make grants to, enter into contracts with, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for projects and activities—
(1) to conduct research and analysis regarding the economic impact of an ethane storage hub in the Appalachian region that supports a more-effective energy market performance due to the scale of the project, such as a project with the capacity to store and distribute more than 100,000 barrels per day of hydrocarbon feedstock with a minimum gross heating value of 1,700 Btu per standard cubic foot;
(2) with the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the area in which the project is located; and
(3) that will help establish a regional energy hub in the Appalachian region for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen produced from the steam methane reforming of natural gas feedstocks.
(b) Limitation on Available Amounts.—
Of the cost of any project or activity eligible for a grant under this section—
(1) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section;
(2) in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section; and
(3) in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section.
(c) Sources of Assistance.—
Subject to subsection (b), a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section, in combination with amounts made available—
(1) under any other Federal program; or
(2) from any other source.
(d) Federal Share.—
Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Appalachian Regional Commission determines to be appropriate.
(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, § 11506(e)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 585.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as an Effective Date of 2021 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
40 U.S.C. § 14704 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14704. Termination
This subtitle, except sections 14102(a)(1) and (b) and 14501, ceases to be in effect on October 1, 2026.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20326, as added Pub. L. 110–5, § 2, Feb. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 110–371, § 6, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(c), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 116–159, div. B, title I, § 1107(b), Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, § 11506(g), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 586.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14704
40 App.:405.
Pub. L. 89–4, title IV, § 405, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 91–123, title I, § 111, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 92–65, title II, § 213, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 173; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, § 122(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 96–506, § 3(6), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1222(b) (1st sentence), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 105–393, title II, § 222, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 107–149, § 12, Mar. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 71.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Pub. L. 117–58 substituted “2026” for “2021”.
2020—Pub. L. 116–159 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–94 substituted “2020” for “2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–371 substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2007—Pub. L. 109–289, § 20326, as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted “October 1, 2007” for “October 1, 2006”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2021 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1436(d) of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date note under section 14509 of this title.
41 U.S.C. § 102 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 102. Commercial component
In this subtitle, the term “commercial component” means a component that is a commercial product.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3678; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(2)(A), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1860.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
102
41:259(c)(13).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 309(c)(13), as added Pub. L. 98–369, title VII, § 2711(a)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 98–577, title V, § 504(a)(4), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 103–355, title I, § 1551, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3299.
41:264a (“commercial component”).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title III, § 314A (“commercial component”), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8202, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3394.
41:403(15).
Pub. L. 93–400, § 4(15), as added Pub. L. 103–355, title VIII, § 8001(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3386.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “commercial product” for “commercial item”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
41 U.S.C. § 103 (PUBLIC CONTRACTS)
§ 103. Commercial product
In this subtitle, the term “commercial product” means any of the following:
(1) A product, other than real property, that—
(A) is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes; and
(B) has been sold, leased, or licensed, or offered for sale, lease, or license, to the general public.
(2) A product that—
(A) evolved from a product described in paragraph (1) through advances in technology or performance; and
(B) is not yet available in the commercial marketplace but will be available in the commercial marketplace in time to satisfy the delivery requirements under a Federal Government solicitation.
(3) A product that would satisfy the criteria in paragraph (1) or (2) were it not for—
(A) modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or
(B) minor modifications made to meet Federal Government requirements.
(4) Any combination of products meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) that are of a type customarily combined and sold in combination to the general public.
(5) A product, or combination of products, referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4), even though the product, or combination of products, is transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor.
(6) A nondevelopmental item if the procuring agency determines, in accordance with conditions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that—
(A) the product was developed exclusively at private expense; and
(B) has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple State and local governments or to multiple foreign governments.
(Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1859.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 103, Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3679; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title VIII, § 847(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1487, defined term “commercial item”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1859, effective Jan. 1, 2020. See Effective Date note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective, and repeal of former section 103 effective, on Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.