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42 U.S.C. § 17356 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17356. General personnel authorities
(a) Detail of personnel
Upon request of the Chief Executive Officer, the head of an agency may detail any employee of such agency to the Foundation on a reimbursable basis. Any employee so detailed remains, for the purpose of preserving such employee’s allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits, an employee of the agency from which detailed.
(b) Reemployment rights
(1) In general
An employee of an agency who is serving under a career or career conditional appointment (or the equivalent), and who, with the consent of the head of such agency, transfers to the Foundation, is entitled to be reemployed in such employee’s former position or a position of like seniority, status, and pay in such agency, if such employee—
(A) is separated from the Foundation for any reason, other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance; and
(B) applies for reemployment not later than 90 days after the date of separation from the Foundation.
(2) Specific rights
An employee who satisfies paragraph (1) is entitled to be reemployed (in accordance with such paragraph) within 30 days after applying for reemployment and, on reemployment, is entitled to at least the rate of basic pay to which such employee would have been entitled had such employee never transferred.
(c) Hiring authority
Of persons employed by the Foundation, no more than 30 persons may be appointed, compensated, or removed without regard to the civil service laws and regulations.
(d) Basic pay
The Chief Executive Officer may fix the rate of basic pay of employees of the Foundation without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 of title 5 (relating to the classification of positions), subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title (relating to General Schedule pay rates), except that no employee of the Foundation may receive a rate of basic pay that exceeds the rate for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of such title.
(e) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “agency” means an executive agency, as defined by section 105 of title 5; and
(2) the term “detail” means the assignment or loan of an employee, without a change of position, from the agency by which such employee is employed to the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 926, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1737.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17357 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17357. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
(b) Allocation of funds
(1) In general
The Foundation may allocate or transfer to any agency of the United States Government any of the funds available for carrying out this part. Such funds shall be available for obligation and expenditure for the purposes for which the funds were authorized, in accordance with authority granted in this part or under authority governing the activities of the United States Government agency to which such funds are allocated or transferred.
(2) Notification
The Foundation shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not less than 15 days prior to an allocation or transfer of funds pursuant to paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 927, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1738.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17372 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17372. Annual national energy security strategy report
(a) Reports
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), on the date on which the President submits to Congress the budget for the following fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the President shall submit to Congress a comprehensive report on the national energy security of the United States.
(2) New Presidents
In addition to the reports required under paragraph (1), the President shall submit a comprehensive report on the national energy security of the United States by not later than 150 days after the date on which the President assumes the office of President after a presidential election.
(b) Contents
Each report under this section shall describe the national energy security strategy of the United States, including a comprehensive description of—
(1) the worldwide interests, goals, and objectives of the United States that are vital to the national energy security of the United States;
(2) the foreign policy, worldwide commitments, and national defense capabilities of the United States necessary—
(A) to deter political manipulation of world energy resources; and
(B) to implement the national energy security strategy of the United States;
(3) the proposed short-term and long-term uses of the political, economic, military, and other authorities of the United States—
(A) to protect or promote energy security; and
(B) to achieve the goals and objectives described in paragraph (1);
(4) the adequacy of the capabilities of the United States to protect the national energy security of the United States, including an evaluation of the balance among the capabilities of all elements of the national authority of the United States to support the implementation of the national energy security strategy; and
(5) such other information as the President determines to be necessary to inform Congress on matters relating to the national energy security of the United States.
(c) Classified and unclassified form
Each national energy security strategy report shall be submitted to Congress in—
(1) a classified form; and
(2) an unclassified form.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 933, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1740.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17374 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17374. Transparency in extractive industries resource payments
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this section is to—
(1) ensure greater United States energy security by combating corruption in the governments of foreign countries that receive revenues from the sale of their natural resources; and
(2) enhance the development of democracy and increase political and economic stability in such resource rich foreign countries.
(b) Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States—
(1) to increase energy security by promoting anti-corruption initiatives in oil and natural gas rich countries; and
(2) to promote global energy security through promotion of programs such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) that seek to instill transparency and accountability into extractive industries resource payments.
(c) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States should further global energy security and promote democratic development in resource-rich foreign countries by—
(1) encouraging further participation in the EITI by eligible countries and companies; and
(2) promoting the efficacy of the EITI program by ensuring a robust and candid review mechanism.
(d) Report
(1) Report required
Not later than 180 days after December 19, 2007, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on progress made in promoting transparency in extractive industries resource payments.
(2) Matters to be included
The report required by paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of United States participation in the EITI, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic efforts to further participation in the EITI, and other United States initiatives to strengthen energy security, deter energy kleptocracy, and promote transparency in the extractive industries.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for the purposes of United States contributions to the Multi-Donor Trust Fund of the EITI.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 935, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1748.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17381 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17381. Statement of policy on modernization of electricity grid
It is the policy of the United States to support the modernization of the Nation’s electricity transmission and distribution system to maintain a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure that can meet future demand growth and to achieve each of the following, which together characterize a Smart Grid:
(1) Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid.
(2) Dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, with full cyber-security.
(3) Deployment and integration of distributed resources and generation, including renewable resources.
(4) Development and incorporation of demand response, demand-side resources, and energy-efficiency resources.
(5) Deployment of “smart” technologies (real-time, automated, interactive technologies that optimize the physical operation of appliances and consumer devices) for metering, communications concerning grid operations and status, and distribution automation.
(6) Integration of “smart” appliances and consumer devices.
(7) Deployment and integration of advanced electricity storage and peak-shaving technologies, including plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and thermal-storage air conditioning.
(8) Provision to consumers of timely information and control options.
(9) Development of standards for communication and interoperability of appliances and equipment connected to the electric grid, including the infrastructure serving the grid.
(10) Identification and lowering of unreasonable or unnecessary barriers to adoption of smart grid technologies, practices, and services.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title XIII, § 1301, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1783.)
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17382 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17382. Smart grid system report
The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (referred to in this section as the “OEDER”) and through the Smart Grid Task Force established in section 17383 of this title, shall, after consulting with any interested individual or entity as appropriate, no later than 1 year after December 19, 2007, and every 2 years thereafter, report to Congress concerning the status of smart grid deployments nationwide and any regulatory or government barriers to continued deployment. The report shall provide the current status and prospects of smart grid development, including information on technology penetration, communications network capabilities, costs, and obstacles. It may include recommendations for State and Federal policies or actions helpful to facilitate the transition to a smart grid. To the extent appropriate, it should take a regional perspective. In preparing this report, the Secretary shall solicit advice and contributions from the Smart Grid Advisory Committee created in section 17383 of this title; from other involved Federal agencies including but not limited to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“Commission”), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“Institute”), and the Department of Homeland Security; and from other stakeholder groups not already represented on the Smart Grid Advisory Committee.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title XIII, § 1302, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1784.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: December 19, 2007, referred to in text, was in the original “enactment” and was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–140 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
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.
42 U.S.C. § 17532 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17532. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17532 was editorially reclassified as section 60532 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, which was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–391, title V, § 504(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5233.
42 U.S.C. § 17554 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17554. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17554 was editorially reclassified as section 60554 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, which was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–391, title V, § 504(d), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5233.
(THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17701, 17702. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17701, Pub. L. 110–422, § 2, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4781, which related to congressional findings on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 20102 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
Section 17702, Pub. L. 110–422, § 3, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4782, which related to definitions, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 10101 of Title 51.
(THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17712, 17713. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17712, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 204, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4785, which related to transitioning experimental research into operational services, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsecs. (b), (c), and (d) were repealed and reenacted as subsecs. (a), (b), and (c), respectively, of section 60502 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a), which provided sense of Congress regarding such transitioning, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
Section 17713, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 206, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4785, which related to reauthorization of Glory Mission examining effect of aerosols and solar energy on climate, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 60503 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which required baseline report no later than 90 days after Oct. 15, 2008, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17723 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17723. Repealed or Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title III, § 304, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4787, which related to research program to determine perceived impact of sonic booms, was repealed in part and transferred in part. Subsecs. (b) and (c) were repealed and reenacted as section 40704 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a) was transferred and is set out as a note under section 40704 of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17732 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17732. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17732, Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, § 404, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4789, which related to establishment of a lunar outpost, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsecs. (a) and (b) were repealed and reenacted as section 70505 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (c), providing sense of Congress relating to use of commercial services in support of lunar outpost activities, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17733 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17733. Repealed or Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, § 405, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4789, which related to exploration technology development, was repealed in part and transferred in part. Subsec. (b) was repealed and reenacted as section 70506 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a) was transferred and is set out as a note under section 70506 of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17751 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17751. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 601, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793, which related to plan to support operation and utilization of the International Space Station beyond fiscal year 2015, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 70907 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which required Administrator to submit a plan to congressional committees not later than nine months after Oct. 15, 2008, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17753 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17753. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 603, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4796, which related to contingency plan for cargo resupply of the International Space Station, and required contingency plan to be delivered to congressional committees no later than one year after Oct. 15, 2008, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314.
42 U.S.C. § 17761 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17761. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 613, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4799, which related to Space Shuttle transition and disposition of program-related assets, and provided for Space Shuttle Transition Liaison Office, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 70501 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
42 U.S.C. § 17771 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17771. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 621, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4801, which related to Launch Services strategy, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 50903 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
42 U.S.C. § 17781 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17781. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VII, § 704, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4802, which related to enhancement of NASA’s educational role, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (b) was repealed and reenacted as subsec. (d) of section 40903, and subsec. (c) was repealed and reenacted as section 40311, of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a), which provided sense of Congress regarding educational and agency use of the International Space Station National Laboratory, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17791 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17791. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VIII, § 801, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4803, which reaffirmed policy on surveying near-Earth asteroids and comets, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 71101 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which provided sense of Congress regarding the policy and its benefits, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17792 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17792. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title VIII, § 802, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4803, which related to Congressional findings regarding threat of collision of potentially hazardous near-Earth object with Earth, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 71101 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
(THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17811, 17812. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 17811, Pub. L. 110–422, title X, § 1002, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4806, which related to maintenance and upgrade of NASA Center facilities, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 31502 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which required determination of maintenance and upgrade backlog at NASA Centers and facilities, and subsec. (c), which required report to Congress to be delivered concurrently with fiscal 2011 budget request, were omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
Section 17812, Pub. L. 110–422, title X, § 1003, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4807, which related to assessment of NASA laboratory capabilities, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 31503 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which required independent external review of NASA laboratories and report to congressional committees no later than 18 months after Oct. 15, 2008, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17821 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17821. Repealed or Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, § 1102, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4808, which related to initiation of discussions on development of framework for space traffic management, was repealed in part and transferred in part. Subsec. (b) was repealed and reenacted as section 71302 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a), which provided congressional finding of need for space traffic management, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 71302 of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17825 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17825. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title XI, § 1109, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4811, which related to protection of scientific credibility, integrity, and communication within NASA, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (c) was repealed and reenacted as section 60506 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a), which provided sense of Congress regarding NASA’s posture toward scientific research, and subsec. (b), which directed Comptroller General to initiate study within 60 days after Oct. 15, 2008, complete it within 270 days, and report to Congress, were omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.