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42 U.S.C. § 16422 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16422. Advanced transmission technologies
(a) Definition of advanced transmission technology
In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
(1) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
(2) underground cables;
(3) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
(4) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(5) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
(6) modular equipment;
(7) wireless power transmission;
(8) ultra-high voltage lines;
(9) high-voltage DC technology;
(10) flexible AC transmission systems;
(11) energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);
(12) controllable load;
(13) distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);
(14) enhanced power device monitoring;
(15) direct system state sensors;
(16) fiber optic technologies;
(17) power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);
(18) mobile transformers and mobile substations; and
(19) any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) Authority
In carrying out the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the Commission shall encourage, as appropriate, the deployment of advanced transmission technologies.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1223, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 953.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 791a et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of Title 16 and Tables.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16453 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16453. State access to books and records
(a) In general
Upon the written request of a State commission having jurisdiction to regulate a public-utility company in a holding company system, the holding company or any associate company or affiliate thereof, other than such public-utility company, wherever located, shall produce for inspection books, accounts, memoranda, and other records that—
(1) have been identified in reasonable detail in a proceeding before the State commission;
(2) the State commission determines are relevant to costs incurred by such public-utility company; and
(3) are necessary for the effective discharge of the responsibilities of the State commission with respect to such proceeding.
(b) Limitation
Subsection (a) does not apply to any person that is a holding company solely by reason of ownership of one or more qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.).
(c) Confidentiality of information
The production of books, accounts, memoranda, and other records under subsection (a) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as may be necessary and appropriate to safeguard against unwarranted disclosure to the public of any trade secrets or sensitive commercial information.
(d) Effect on State law
Nothing in this section shall preempt applicable State law concerning the provision of books, accounts, memoranda, and other records, or in any way limit the rights of any State to obtain books, accounts, memoranda, and other records under any other Federal law, contract, or otherwise.
(e) Court jurisdiction
Any United States district court located in the State in which the State commission referred to in subsection (a) is located shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with this section.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1265, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 975.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16454 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16454. Exemption authority
(a) Rulemaking
Not later than 90 days after the effective date of this part, the Commission shall issue a final rule to exempt from the requirements of section 16452 of this title (relating to Federal access to books and records) any person that is a holding company, solely with respect to one or more—
(1) qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.);
(2) exempt wholesale generators; or
(3) foreign utility companies.
(b) Other authority
The Commission shall exempt a person or transaction from the requirements of section 16452 of this title (relating to Federal access to books and records) if, upon application or upon the motion of the Commission—
(1) the Commission finds that the books, accounts, memoranda, and other records of any person are not relevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public utility or natural gas company; or
(2) the Commission finds that any class of transactions is not relevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public utility or natural gas company.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1266, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 975.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For the effective date of this part, referred to in subsec. (a), see Effective Date note set out under section 16451 of this title.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3117, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16455 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16455. Affiliate transactions
(a) Commission authority unaffected
Nothing in this part shall limit the authority of the Commission under the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) to require that jurisdictional rates are just and reasonable, including the ability to deny or approve the pass through of costs, the prevention of cross-subsidization, and the issuance of such rules and regulations as are necessary or appropriate for the protection of utility consumers.
(b) Recovery of costs
Nothing in this part shall preclude the Commission or a State commission from exercising its jurisdiction under otherwise applicable law to determine whether a public-utility company, public utility, or natural gas company may recover in rates any costs of an activity performed by an associate company, or any costs of goods or services acquired by such public-utility company from an associate company.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1267, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 791a et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of Title 16 and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16456 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16456. Applicability
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, no provision of this part shall apply to, or be deemed to include—
(1) the United States;
(2) a State or any political subdivision of a State;
(3) any foreign governmental authority not operating in the United States;
(4) any agency, authority, or instrumentality of any entity referred to in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); or
(5) any officer, agent, or employee of any entity referred to in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) acting as such in the course of his or her official duty.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1268, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16457 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16457. Effect on other regulations
Nothing in this part precludes the Commission or a State commission from exercising its jurisdiction under otherwise applicable law to protect utility customers.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1269, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16458 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16458. Enforcement
The Commission shall have the same powers as set forth in sections 825e through 825p of title 16 to enforce the provisions of this part.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1270, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16459 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16459. Savings provisions
(a) In general
Nothing in this part, or otherwise in the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, or rules, regulations, or orders thereunder, prohibits a person from engaging in or continuing to engage in activities or transactions in which it is legally engaged or authorized to engage on August 8, 2005, if that person continues to comply with the terms (other than an expiration date or termination date) of any such authorization, whether by rule or by order.
(b) Effect on other Commission authority
Nothing in this part limits the authority of the Commission under the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) or the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.).
(c) Tax treatment
Tax treatment under section 1081 1 of title 26 as a result of transactions ordered in compliance with the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.) shall not be affected in any manner due to the repeal of that Act and the enactment of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 [42 U.S.C. 16451 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1271, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 976.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, known as the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), is title I of act Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, 49 Stat. 803, as amended, which was classified generally to chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1263, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 974. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 791a et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of Title 16 and Tables.
The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 717w of Title 15 and Tables.
Section 1081 of title 26, referred to in subsec. (c), was repealed by Pub. L. 109–135, title IV, § 402(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2610.
The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, referred to in subsec. (c), is subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58. See note for this part above.
42 U.S.C. § 16460 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16460. Implementation
Not later than 4 months after August 8, 2005, the Commission shall—
(1) issue such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to implement this part (other than section 16453 of this title, relating to State access to books and records); and
(2) submit to Congress detailed recommendations on technical and conforming amendments to Federal law necessary to carry out this part and the amendments made by this part.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1272, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 977.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16461 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16461. Transfer of resources
All books and records that relate primarily to the functions transferred to the Commission under this part shall be transferred from the Securities and Exchange Commission to the Commission.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1273, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 977.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16462 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16462. Service allocation
(a) Definition of public utility
In this section, the term “public utility” has the meaning given the term in section 824(e) of title 16.
(b) FERC review
In the case of non-power goods or administrative or management services provided by an associate company organized specifically for the purpose of providing such goods or services to any public utility in the same holding company system, at the election of the system or a State commission having jurisdiction over the public utility, the Commission, after the effective date of this part, shall review and authorize the allocation of the costs for such goods or services to the extent relevant to that associate company.
(c) Effect on Federal and State law
Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Commission or a State commission under other applicable law.
(d) Rules
Not later than 4 months after August 8, 2005, the Commission shall issue rules (which rules shall be effective no earlier than the effective date of this part) to exempt from the requirements of this section any company in a holding company system whose public utility operations are confined substantially to a single State and any other class of transactions that the Commission finds is not relevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public utility.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1275, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 977.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For the effective date of this part, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (d), see Effective Date note set out under section 16451 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16463 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16463. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this part.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1276, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 978.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle F (§§ 1261–1277) of title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 972, which enacted this part, amended sections 824 and 824m of Title 16, Conservation, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle F to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16481 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16481. Commission defined
In this subchapter, the term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1291(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 984.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title XII of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 941, which enacted this subchapter and sections 824j–1 and 824o to 824w of Title 16, Conservation, amended sections 796, 824, 824a–3, 824b, 824e, 824j, 824m, 825e, 825f, 825l to 825o, 825o–1, 2621, 2622, 2625, 2634, and 2642 of Title 16, repealed chapter 2C (§ 79 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and sections 824n and 825q of Title 16, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 15801 and 16451 of this title and sections 824b, 824o, 824q, and 2642 of Title 16. For complete classification of title XII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16502 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16502. Advanced Biofuel Technologies Program
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection (d), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee established under section 8605 1 of title 7, establish a program, to be known as the “Advanced Biofuel Technologies Program”, to demonstrate advanced technologies for the production of alternative transportation fuels.
(b) Priority
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall give priority to projects that enhance the geographical diversity of alternative fuels production and utilize feedstocks that represent 10 percent or less of ethanol or biodiesel fuel production in the United States during the previous fiscal year.
(c) Demonstration projects
(1) In general
As part of the program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall fund demonstration projects—
(A) to develop not less than 4 different conversion technologies for producing cellulosic biomass ethanol; and
(B) to develop not less than 5 technologies for coproducing value-added bioproducts (such as fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides) resulting from the production of biodiesel fuel.
(2) Administration
Demonstration projects under this subsection shall be—
(A) conducted based on a merit-reviewed, competitive process; and
(B) subject to the cost-sharing requirements of section 16352 of this title.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $110,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XV, § 1514, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1090.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 8605 of title 7, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 110–246, title IX, § 9001(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 2095. Provisions relating to a Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee are now contained in section 8108(d) of title 7, Agriculture.
42 U.S.C. § 16503 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16503. Sugar ethanol loan guarantee program
(a) In general
Funds may be provided for the cost (as defined in section 661a of title 2) of loan guarantees issued under title XIV 1 to carry out commercial demonstration projects for ethanol derived from sugarcane, bagasse, and other sugarcane byproducts.
(b) Demonstration projects
The Secretary may issue loan guarantees under this section to projects to demonstrate commercially the feasibility and viability of producing ethanol using sugarcane, sugarcane bagasse, and other sugarcane byproducts as a feedstock.
(c) Requirements
An applicant for a loan guarantee under this section may provide assurances, satisfactory to the Secretary, that—
(1) the project design has been validated through the operation of a continuous process facility;
(2) the project has been subject to a full technical review;
(3) the project, with the loan guarantee, is economically viable; and
(4) there is a reasonable assurance of repayment of the guaranteed loan.
(d) Limitations
(1) Maximum guarantee
Except as provided in paragraph (2), a loan guarantee under this section—
(A) may be issued for up to 80 percent of the estimated cost of a project; but
(B) shall not exceed $50,000,000 for any 1 project.
(2) Additional guarantees
(A) In general
The Secretary may issue additional loan guarantees for a project to cover—
(i) up to 80 percent of the excess of actual project costs; but
(ii) not to exceed 15 percent of the amount of the original loan guarantee.
(B) Principal and interest
Subject to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall guarantee 100 percent of the principal and interest of a loan guarantee made under subparagraph (A).
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XV, § 1516, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1091.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Title XIV, referred to in subsec. (a), is title XIV of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1061, which enacted subchapter XIII of this chapter and section 13557 of this title.