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42 U.S.C. § 18791 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18791. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Priority State
The term “priority State” means a State that—
(A) is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program; and
(B)
(i) is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita combined residential and commercial sector energy consumption, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration; or
(ii) is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by State, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration.
(2) Program
The term “program” means the program established under section 18792(a) of this title.
(3) State
The term “State” means a State (as defined in section 6202 of this title), acting through a State energy office.
(4) State Energy Program
The term “State Energy Program” means the State Energy Program established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40501, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1050.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in par. (4), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871. Part D of title III of the Act is classified generally to part B (§ 6321 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 77 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 18801 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18801. Building, training, and assessment centers
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) and Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20) to establish building training and assessment centers—
(1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance in buildings;
(2) to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings;
(3) to train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and enforcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation;
(4) to assist institutions of higher education and Tribal Colleges or Universities in training building technicians;
(5) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings, particularly energy-intensive buildings; and
(6) to coordinate with and assist State-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States.
(b) Coordination and nonduplication
(1) In general
The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program under section 17116 of this title and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort.
(2) Collocation
To the maximum extent practicable, building, training, and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with industrial research and assessment centers (as defined in section 18811 of this title).
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40512, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1059.)
42 U.S.C. § 18802 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18802. Career skills training
(a) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means a nonprofit partnership that—
(1) includes the equal participation of industry, including public or private employers, and labor organizations, including joint labor-management training programs;
(2) may include workforce investment boards, community-based organizations, qualified service and conservation corps, educational institutions, small businesses, cooperatives, State and local veterans agencies, and veterans service organizations; and
(3) demonstrates—
(A) experience in implementing and operating worker skills training and education programs;
(B) the ability to identify and involve in training programs carried out under this section, target populations of individuals who would benefit from training and be actively involved in activities relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy industries; and
(C) the ability to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies.
(c) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection (b) shall be 50 percent.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40513, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1060.)
42 U.S.C. § 18803 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18803. Commercial building energy consumption information sharing
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Administrator
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration.
(2) Agreement
The term “Agreement” means the agreement entered into under subsection (b).
(3) Survey
The term “Survey” means the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey.
(b) Authorization of agreement
Not later than 120 days after November 15, 2021, the Administrator and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall sign, and submit to Congress, an information sharing agreement relating to commercial building energy consumption data.
(c) Content of agreement
The Agreement shall—
(1) provide, to the extent permitted by law, that—
(A) the Administrator shall have access to building-specific data in the Portfolio Manager database of the Environmental Protection Agency; and
(B) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall have access to building-specific data collected by the Survey;
(2) describe the manner in which the Administrator shall use the data described in paragraph (1) and subsection (d);
(3) describe and compare—
(A) the methodologies that the Energy Information Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and State and local government managers use to maximize the quality, reliability, and integrity of data collected through the Survey, the Portfolio Manager database of the Environmental Protection Agency, and State and local building energy disclosure laws (including regulations), respectively, and the manner in which those methodologies can be improved; and
(B) consistencies and variations in data for the same buildings captured in—
(i)
(I) the 2018 Survey cycle; and
(II) each subsequent Survey cycle; and
(ii) the Portfolio Manager database of the Environmental Protection Agency; and
(4) consider whether, and the methods by which, the Administrator may collect and publish new iterations of Survey data every 3 years—
(A) using the Survey processes of the Administrator; or
(B) as supplemented by information in the Portfolio Manager database of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(d) Data
The data referred in subsection (c)(2) includes data that—
(1) is collected through the Portfolio Manager database of the Environmental Protection Agency;
(2) is required to be publicly available on the internet under State and local government building energy disclosure laws (including regulations); and
(3) includes information on private sector buildings that are not less than 250,000 square feet.
(e) Protection of information
In carrying out the agreement, the Administrator and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall protect information in accordance with—
(1) section 552(b)(4) of title 5 (commonly known as the “Freedom of Information Act” 1 );
(2) subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44; and
(3) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40514, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1061.)
42 U.S.C. § 18812 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18812. Leveraging Existing Agency Programs To Assist Small and Medium Manufacturers
The Secretary shall expand the scope of technologies covered by the industrial research and assessment centers of the Department—
(1) to include smart manufacturing technologies and practices; and
(2) to equip the directors of the industrial research and assessment centers with the training and tools necessary to provide technical assistance in smart manufacturing technologies and practices, including energy management systems, to manufacturers.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40532, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1069.)
42 U.S.C. § 18813 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18813. Leveraging Smart Manufacturing Infrastructure at National Laboratories
(a) Study
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall conduct a study on how the Department can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the National Laboratories, particularly for small and medium manufacturers.
(2) Inclusions
In identifying ways to increase access to National Laboratories under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A) focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the National Laboratories; and
(B) ensure that—
(i) the information from the manufacturer is protected; and
(ii) the security of the National Laboratory facility is maintained.
(3) Report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study.
(b) Actions for Increased Access
The Secretary shall facilitate access to the National Laboratories studied under subsection (a) for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the National Laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the United States.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40533, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1069.)
42 U.S.C. § 18814 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18814. State manufacturing leadership
(a) Financial assistance authorized
The Secretary may provide financial assistance on a competitive basis to States for the establishment of programs to be used as models for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies.
(b) Applications
(1) In general
To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(2) Criteria
The Secretary shall evaluate an application for financial assistance under this section on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the Secretary, including—
(A) technical merit, innovation, and impact;
(B) research approach, workplan, and deliverables;
(C) academic and private sector partners; and
(D) alternate sources of funding.
(c) Requirements
(1) Term
The term of an award of financial assistance under this section shall not exceed 3 years.
(2) Maximum amount
The amount of an award of financial assistance under this section shall be not more than $2,000,000.
(3) Matching requirement
Each State that receives financial assistance under this section shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 30 percent of the amount of the financial assistance.
(d) Use of funds
A State may use financial assistance provided under this section—
(1) to facilitate access to high-performance computing resources for small and medium manufacturers; and
(2) to provide assistance to small and medium manufacturers to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices.
(e) Evaluation
The Secretary shall conduct semiannual evaluations of each award of financial assistance under this section—
(1) to determine the impact and effectiveness of programs funded with the financial assistance; and
(2) to provide guidance to States on ways to better execute the program of the State.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40534, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1070.)
42 U.S.C. § 18832 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18832. Energy efficiency materials pilot program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Applicant
The term “applicant” means a nonprofit organization that applies for a grant under this section.
(2) Energy-efficiency material
(A) In general
The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of energy or fuel.
(B) Inclusions
The term “energy-efficiency material” includes—
(i) a roof or lighting system or component of the system;
(ii) a window;
(iii) a door, including a security door; and
(iv) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system).
(3) Nonprofit building
The term “nonprofit building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
(b) Establishment
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials.
(c) Grants
(1) In general
The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b).
(2) Application
The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe.
(3) Criteria for grant
In determining whether to award a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on—
(A) the energy savings achieved;
(B) the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials;
(C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and
(D) the financial need of the applicant.
(4) Limitation on individual grant amount
Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
42 U.S.C. § 18851 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18851. Wage rate requirements
(a) Davis-Bacon
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work on a project assisted in whole or in part by funding made available under this chapter or an amendment made by this chapter shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly referred to as the “Davis-Bacon Act”).
(b) Authority
With respect to the labor standards specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XI, § 41101, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1130.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this division”, meaning div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of div. D of Pub. L. 117–58 to the Code, see Tables.
The Davis-Bacon Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 411, 46 Stat. 1494, which was classified generally to sections 276a to 276a–5 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and was repealed and reenacted as sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§ 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
43 U.S.C. § 31h (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31h. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title $64,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2031.
(b) Allocation of appropriations
Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2005—
(1) 50 percent shall be available for the State component; and
(2) 4 percent shall be available for the education component.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(i), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1416; Pub. L. 116–9, title V, § 5002(a)(1), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title II, § 40202(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 959.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 102–285, known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, which is classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 31a of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 31h, Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(g), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111, authorized appropriations for the national cooperative geologic mapping program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58 substituted “2031” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which appropriated funds to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title for fiscal years 1999 to 2005.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(A), substituted “2005” for “2000” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(B), substituted “50” for “48”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(C), which directed amendment of par. (2) “by striking 2 and inserting ‘4’ ”, was executed by substituting “4” for “2”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
43 U.S.C. § 50e (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 50e. USGS energy and minerals research facility
(a) Establishment
The Director of the United States Geological Survey (referred to in this section as the “Director”), shall fund, through a cooperative agreement with an academic partner, the design, construction, and tenant build-out of a facility to support energy and minerals research and appurtenant associated structures.
(b) Ownership
The United States Geological Survey shall retain ownership of the facility and associated structures described in subsection (a).
(c) Agreements
The Director may enter into agreements with, and to collect and expend funds or in-kind contributions from, academic, Federal, State, or other tenants over the life of the facility described in subsection (a) for the purposes of—
(1) facility planning;
(2) design;
(3) maintenance;
(4) operation; or
(5) facility improvements.
(d) Leases
The Director may enter into a lease or other agreement with the academic partner with which the Director has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), at no cost to the Federal Government, to obtain land on which to construct the facility described in that subsection for a term of not less than 99 years.
(e) Reports
The Director shall submit to Congress annual reports on—
(1) the facility described in subsection (a); and
(2) the authorities used under this section.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section $167,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title II, § 40204, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 960.)
43 U.S.C. § 155 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 155. Withdrawal, reservation, or restriction of public lands for defense purposes; “public lands” defined; exception
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, except in time of war or national emergency hereafter declared by the President or the Congress, on and after February 28, 1958 the provisions hereof shall apply to the withdrawal and reservation for, restriction of, and utilization by, the Department of Defense for defense purposes of the public lands of the United States, including public lands in the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii: Provided, That—
(1) for the purposes of this Act, the term “public lands” shall be deemed to include, without limiting the meaning thereof, Federal lands and waters of the Outer Continental Shelf, as defined in section 1331 of this title, and Federal lands and waters off the coast of the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii;
(2) nothing in this Act shall be deemed to be applicable to the withdrawal or reservation of public lands specifically as naval petroleum, naval oil shale, or naval coal reserves;
(3) nothing in this Act shall be deemed to be applicable to the warning areas over the Federal lands and waters of the Outer Continental Shelf and Federal lands and waters off the coast of the Territory of Alaska reserved for use of the military departments prior to August 7, 1953, and
(4) nothing in this section, section 156, or section 157 of this title shall be deemed to be applicable either to those reservations or withdrawals which expired due to the ending of the unlimited national emergency of May 27, 1941, and which subsequent to such expiration have been and are now used by the military departments with the concurrence of the Department of the Interior, or to the withdrawal of public domain lands of the Marine Corps Training Center, Twentynine Palms, California, and the naval gunnery ranges in the State of Nevada designated as Basic Black Rock and Basic Sahwave Mountain.
(Pub. L. 85–337, § 1, Feb. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 27.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in pars. (1), (2), and (3), is Pub. L. 85–337, Feb. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 27, which enacted sections 155 to 158 of this title and section 2671 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and amended section 472 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Admission of Alaska and Hawaii to Statehood
text: Alaska was admitted into the Union on Jan. 3, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 3, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, and Hawaii was admitted into the Union on Aug. 21, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 21, 1959, 24 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74. For Alaska Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 85–508, July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 339, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. For Hawaii Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 86–3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as a note preceding section 491 of Title 48.