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42 U.S.C. § 17286 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17286. Geothermal assessment, exploration information, and priority activities
(a) In general
Not later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall—
(1) complete a comprehensive nationwide geothermal resource assessment that examines the full range of geothermal resources in the United States; and
(2) submit to the the 1 Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the results of the assessment.
(b) Periodic updates
At least once every 10 years, the Secretary shall update the national assessment required under this section to support public and private sector decisionmaking.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section—
(1) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2022.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 807, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
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. § 17301 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17301. Prohibition on market manipulation
It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to use or employ, in connection with the purchase or sale of crude oil 1 gasoline or petroleum distillates at wholesale, any manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance, in contravention of such rules and regulations as the Federal Trade Commission may prescribe as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of United States citizens.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 811, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
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. § 17302 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17302. Prohibition on false information
It is unlawful for any person to report information related to the wholesale price of crude oil 1 gasoline or petroleum distillates to a Federal department or agency if—
(1) the person knew, or reasonably should have known, the information to be false or misleading;
(2) the information was required by law to be reported; and
(3) the person intended the false or misleading data to affect data compiled by the department or agency for statistical or analytical purposes with respect to the market for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 812, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)
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. § 17303 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17303. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission
(a) Enforcement
This part shall be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction as though all applicable terms of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this part.
(b) Violation is treated as unfair or deceptive act or practice
The violation of any provision of this part shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice proscribed under a rule issued under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 813, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
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. § 17304 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17304. Penalties
(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any penalty applicable under the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), any supplier that violates section 17301 or 17302 of this title shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $1,000,000.
(b) Method
The penalties provided by subsection (a) shall be obtained in the same manner as civil penalties imposed under section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45).
(c) Multiple offenses; mitigating factors
In assessing the penalty provided by subsection (a)—
(1) each day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate violation; and
(2) the court shall take into consideration, among other factors—
(A) the seriousness of the violation; and
(B) the efforts of the person committing the violation to remedy the harm caused by the violation in a timely manner.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 814, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
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. § 17305 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17305. Effect on other laws
(a) Other authority of the Commission
Nothing in this part limits or affects the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to bring an enforcement action or take any other measure under the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) or any other provision of law.
(b) Antitrust law
Nothing in this part shall be construed to modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws. For purposes of this subsection, the term “antitrust laws” shall have the meaning given it in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12), except that it includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent that such section 5 applies to unfair methods of competition.
(c) State law
Nothing in this part preempts any State law.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 815, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1724.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
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. § 17321 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17321. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(2) Clean and efficient energy technology
The term “clean and efficient energy technology” means an energy supply or end-use technology that, compared to a similar technology already in widespread commercial use in a recipient country, will—
(A) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases; or
(B)
(i) increase efficiency of energy production; or
(ii) decrease intensity of energy usage.
(3) Greenhouse gas
The term “greenhouse gas” means—
(A) carbon dioxide;
(B) methane;
(C) nitrous oxide;
(D) hydrofluorocarbons;
(E) perfluorocarbons; or
(F) sulfur hexafluoride.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 901, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1725.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title IX of Pub. L. 110–140, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1725, which enacted this subchapter and amended section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 9101 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 3021 of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Tables.
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. § 17331 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17331. United States assistance for developing countries
(a) Assistance authorized
The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall support policies and programs in developing countries that promote clean and efficient energy technologies—
(1) to produce the necessary market conditions for the private sector delivery of energy and environmental management services;
(2) to create an environment that is conducive to accepting clean and efficient energy technologies that support the overall purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including—
(A) improving policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks;
(B) increasing institutional abilities to provide energy and environmental management services; and
(C) increasing public awareness and participation in the decision-making of delivering energy and environmental management services; and
(3) to promote the use of American-made clean and efficient energy technologies, products, and energy and environmental management services.
(b) Report
The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of this section for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development $200,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 911, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1725.)
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. § 17332 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17332. United States exports and outreach programs for India, China, and other countries
(a) Assistance authorized
The Secretary of Commerce shall direct the United States and Foreign Commercial Service to expand or create a corps of the Foreign Commercial Service officers to promote United States exports in clean and efficient energy technologies and build the capacity of government officials in India, China, and any other country the Secretary of Commerce determines appropriate, to become more familiar with the available technologies—
(1) by assigning or training Foreign Commercial Service attachés, who have expertise in clean and efficient energy technologies from the United States, to embark on business development and outreach efforts to such countries; and
(2) by deploying the attachés described in paragraph (1) to educate provincial, state, and local government officials in such countries on the variety of United States-based technologies in clean and efficient energy technologies for the purposes of promoting United States exports and reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
(b) Report
The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of this section for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 912, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1726.)
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. § 17333 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17333. United States trade missions to encourage private sector trade and investment
(a) Assistance authorized
The Secretary of Commerce shall direct the International Trade Administration to expand or create trade missions to and from the United States to encourage private sector trade and investment in clean and efficient energy technologies—
(1) by organizing and facilitating trade missions to foreign countries and by matching United States private sector companies with opportunities in foreign markets so that clean and efficient energy technologies can help to combat increases in global greenhouse gas emissions; and
(2) by creating reverse trade missions in which the Department of Commerce facilitates the meeting of foreign private and public sector organizations with private sector companies in the United States for the purpose of showcasing clean and efficient energy technologies in use or in development that could be exported to other countries.
(b) Report
The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of this section for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 913, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1726.)
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. § 17334 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17334. Actions by United States International Development Finance Corporation
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States International Development Finance Corporation should promote greater investment in clean and efficient energy technologies by—
(1) proactively reaching out to United States companies that are interested in investing in clean and efficient energy technologies in countries that are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions;
(2) giving preferential treatment to the evaluation and awarding of projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies; and
(3) providing greater flexibility in supporting projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies, including financing, insurance, and other assistance.
(b) Report
The United States International Development Finance Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 9653 of title 22—
(1) a description of the activities carried out to implement this section; or
(2) if the Corporation did not carry out any activities to implement this section, an explanation of the reasons therefor.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 914, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1727; Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1470(v)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3519.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(A), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(B), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(C), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 9653 of title 22” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 2200a of title 22” in introductory provisions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
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. § 17335 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17335. Actions by United States Trade and Development Agency
(a) Assistance authorized
The Director of the Trade and Development Agency shall establish or support policies that—
(1) proactively seek opportunities to fund projects that involve the utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies, including in trade capacity building and capital investment projects;
(2) where appropriate, advance the utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies, particularly to countries that have the potential for significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; and
(3) recruit and retain individuals with appropriate expertise or experience in clean, renewable, and efficient energy technologies to identify and evaluate opportunities for projects that involve clean and efficient energy technologies and services.
(b) Report
The President shall include in the annual report on the activities of the Trade and Development Agency required under section 2421(d) of title 22 a description of the activities carried out to implement this section.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 915, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1727.)
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. § 17351 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17351. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Board
The term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Foundation established pursuant to section 17352(c) of this title.
(2) Chief Executive Officer
The term “Chief Executive Officer” means the chief executive officer of the Foundation appointed pursuant to section 17352(b) of this title.
(3) Foundation
The term “Foundation” means the International Clean Energy Foundation established by section 17352(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 921, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1732.)
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. § 17353 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17353. Duties of Foundation
The Foundation shall—
(1) use the funds authorized by this part to make grants to promote projects outside of the United States that serve as models of how to significantly reduce the emissions of global greenhouse gases through clean and efficient energy technologies, processes, and services;
(2) seek contributions from foreign governments, especially those rich in energy resources such as member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and private organizations to supplement funds made available under this part;
(3) harness global expertise through collaborative partnerships with foreign governments and domestic and foreign private actors, including nongovernmental organizations and private sector companies, by leveraging public and private capital, technology, expertise, and services towards innovative models that can be instituted to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions;
(4) create a repository of information on best practices and lessons learned on the utilization and implementation of clean and efficient energy technologies and processes to be used for future initiatives to tackle the climate change crisis;
(5) be committed to minimizing administrative costs and to maximizing the availability of funds for grants under this part; and
(6) promote the use of American-made clean and efficient energy technologies, processes, and services by giving preference to entities incorporated in the United States and whose technology will be substantially manufactured in the United States.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 923, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1735.)
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. § 17354 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17354. Annual report
(a) Report required
Not later than March 31, 2008, and each March 31 thereafter, the Foundation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this part during the prior fiscal year.
(b) Contents
The report required by subsection (a) shall include—
(1) the total financial resources available to the Foundation during the year, including appropriated funds, the value and source of any gifts or donations accepted pursuant to section 17355(a)(6) of this title, and any other resources;
(2) a description of the Board’s policy priorities for the year and the basis upon which competitive grant proposals were solicited and awarded to nongovernmental institutions and other organizations;
(3) a list of grants made to nongovernmental institutions and other organizations that includes the identity of the institutional recipient, the dollar amount, and the results of the program; and
(4) the total administrative and operating expenses of the Foundation for the year, as well as specific information on—
(A) the number of Foundation employees and the cost of compensation for Board members, Foundation employees, and personal service contractors;
(B) costs associated with securing the use of real property for carrying out the functions of the Foundation;
(C) total travel expenses incurred by Board members and Foundation employees in connection with Foundation activities; and
(D) total representational expenses.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 924, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1736.)
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.