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42 U.S.C. § 8141 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8141. Congressional findings
The Congress finds and declares—
(1) that artistic, cultural, and historic resources, including urban design, constitute an integral part of a suitable living environment for the residents of the Nation’s urban areas, and should be available to all residents of such areas, regardless of income;
(2) that the development or preservation of such resources is a significant and necessary factor in restoring and maintaining the vitality of the urban environment, and can serve as a catalyst for improving decaying or deteriorated urban communities and expanding economic opportunities, and for creating a sense of community identity, spirit, and pride; and
(3) that the encouragement and support of local initiatives to develop or preserve such resources, particularly in connection with federally assisted housing or community development activities or in communities with a high proportion of low-income residents, is an appropriate function of the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 802, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2122.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of this subchapter as the “Livable Cities Act of 1978”, see section 801 of Pub. L. 95–557, set out as a note under section 8101 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8143 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8143. Definitions
For the purpose of this subchapter—
(1) the terms “art” and “arts” include, but are not limited to, architecture (including preservation, restoration, or adaptive use of existing structures), landscape architecture, urban design, interior design, graphic arts, fine arts (including painting and sculpture), performing arts (including music, drama, and dance), literature, crafts, photography, communications media and film, as well as other similar activities which reflect the cultural heritage of the Nation’s communities and their citizens;
(2) the term “nonprofit organization” means an organization in which no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or stockholders, individual or individuals and, if a private entity, which is not disqualified for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 by reason of attempting to influence legislation and does not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office; such organizations may include States and units of local government (including public agencies or special authorities thereof), regional organizations of local governments and nonprofit societies, neighborhood groups, institutions, organizations, associations or museums;
(3) the term “project” means a program or activity intended to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including programs for neighborhood and community-based arts programs, urban design, user needs design, and the encouragement of the preservation of historic or other structures which have neighborhood or community significance;
(4) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;
(5) the term “Chairman” means the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts;
(6) the term “Department” means the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
(7) the term “Endowment” means the National Endowment for the Arts.
(Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 804, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Par. (2). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.
42 U.S.C. § 8146 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8146. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the purposes of this subchapter not to exceed $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and not to exceed $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980. Any amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 95–557, title VIII, § 807, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2124; Pub. L. 96–153, title I, § 108, Dec. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 1105.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1979—Pub. L. 96–153 reduced authorization of appropriation for fiscal year 1980 from “$10,000,000” to “$5,000,000”.
42 U.S.C. § 8231 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8231. Grants for energy conserving improvements; establishment of standards; authorization of appropriations
(1) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make grants to finance energy conserving improvements (as defined in subparagraph (2) of the last paragraph of section 1703(a) of title 12) to projects which are financed with loans under section 1701q of title 12, or which are subject to mortgages insured under section 1715l(d)(3) or section 1715z–1 of title 12. The Secretary shall make assistance available under this section on a priority basis to those projects which are in financial difficulty as a result of high energy costs. In carrying out the program authorized by this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations requiring that any grant made under this section shall be made only on the condition that the recipient of such grant shall take steps (prescribed by the Secretary) to assure that the benefits derived from such grants in terms of lower energy costs shall accrue to tenants in the form of lower rentals or to the Federal Government in the form of a lower operating subsidy if such a subsidy is being paid to such recipient.
(2) The Secretary shall establish minimum standards for energy conserving improvements to multifamily dwelling units to be assisted under this section.
(3) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section not to exceed $25,000,000.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 251(b), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3235; Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(c)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–388 inserted closing parenthesis after “section 1703(a) of title 12” and substituted “accrue” for “accure”.
42 U.S.C. § 8233 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8233. Weatherization study
The President shall conduct a study which shall monitor the weatherization activities authorized by this Act and amendments made thereby and those weatherization activities undertaken, independently of this Act and such amendments. The President shall report to the Congress within one year from November 9, 1978, and annually thereafter, concerning—
(1) the extent of progress being made through weatherization activities toward the achievement of national energy conservation goals;
(2) adequacy and costs of materials necessary for weatherization activities; and
(3) the need for and desirability of modifying weatherization activities authorized by this Act, and amendments made thereby and of extending such activities to a broader range of income groups than are being assisted under this Act and such amendments.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 254, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3237.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–619, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3206, as amended, known as the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to the requirement that the President report annually to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the last item on page 40 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 8235 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8235. “Residential building” defined
As used in this part, the term “residential building” means any building used as a residence which is not a new building to which final standards under sections 6833(a) and 6834 1 of this title apply and which has a system for heating, cooling, or both.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 261, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 562, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 746.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 6834 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–35, title X, § 1041(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 621.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Statement of Purpose
text: Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 561, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 746, provided that:
“It is the purpose of this subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 561–563) of title V of Pub. L. 96–294, enacting this part]—
“(1) to establish a program under which the Secretary of Energy may provide assistance to State and local governments to encourage up to four demonstration programs that make energy conservation measures available without charge to residential property owners and tenants under a plan designed to maximize the energy savings available in residential buildings in designated areas; and
“(2) to demonstrate through such program prototype residential energy efficiency plans under which State and local governments, State regulatory authorities, and public utilities may participate in a cooperative manner with public or private entities to install energy conservation measures in the greatest possible number of residential buildings within their respective jurisdictions or service areas.”
42 U.S.C. § 8235e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8235e. Authority of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to exempt application of certain laws
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may exempt from any provisions in sections 4, 5, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717c, 717d, and 717f) and titles II and IV of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 3341 through 3348 and 3391 through 3394) the sale or transportation, by any public utility, local distribution company, interstate or intrastate pipeline, or any other person, of any natural gas which is determined (in the case of a regulated utility, company, pipeline, or person) by the State regulatory authority having rate-making authority over such utility, company, pipeline, or person, or (in the case of a nonregulated utility, company, pipeline, or person) by such utility, company, pipeline, or person, to have been conserved because of a prototype residential energy efficiency program which is established under a plan approved under section 8235a(a) of this title, if the Commission determines that such exemption is necessary to make feasible the demonstration of such prototype residential energy efficiency program.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 266, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 562, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 749; amended Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(c)(4), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–621, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3350, as amended. Title II of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 was classified generally to subchapter II (§ 3341 et seq.) of chapter 60 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, prior to its repeal by Pub. L. 100–42, § 2(a), May 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 314. Title IV of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 3391 et seq.) of chapter 60 of Title 15. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of Title 15 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–388 substituted “(15 U.S.C. 717c” for “(17 U.S.C. 717c”.
42 U.S.C. § 8236 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8236. Voluntary rating guidelines
(a) In general
Not later than 18 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, representatives of existing home energy rating programs, and other appropriate persons, shall, by rule, issue voluntary guidelines that may be used by State and local governments, utilities, builders, real estate agents, lenders, agencies in mortgage markets, and others, to enable and encourage the assignment of energy efficiency ratings to residential buildings.
(b) Contents of guidelines
The voluntary guidelines issued under subsection (a) shall—
(1) encourage uniformity with regard to systems for rating the annual energy efficiency of residential buildings;
(2) establish protocols and procedures for—
(A) certification of the technical accuracy of building energy analysis tools used to determine energy efficiency ratings;
(B) training of personnel conducting energy efficiency ratings;
(C) data collection and reporting;
(D) quality control; and
(E) monitoring and evaluation;
(3) encourage consistency with, and support for, the uniform plan for Federal energy efficient mortgages, including that developed under section 946 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12712 note) and pursuant to sections 105 and 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992;
(4) provide that rating systems take into account local climate conditions and construction practices, solar energy collected on-site, and the benefits of peak load shifting construction practices, and not discriminate among fuel types; and
(5) establish procedures to ensure that residential buildings can receive an energy efficiency rating at the time of sale and that such rating is communicated to potential buyers.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 271, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 102(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2787.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 946 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is section 946 of Pub. L. 101–625, which is set out as a note under section 12712 of this title.
Sections 105 and 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), are sections 105 and 106 of Pub. L. 102–486. Section 105 amended section 12704 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 12712 of this title. Section 106 is classified to section 1701z–16 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
42 U.S.C. § 8241 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8241. Definitions
As used in the part—
(1) The term “Federal agency” means—
(A) an Executive agency as defined in section 105 of title 5; and
(B) each entity specified in subparagraphs (B) through (I) of subsection (1) of section 5721 of title 5.
(2) The term “Federal building” means any building or other structure owned in whole or part by the United States or any Federal agency, including any such structure occupied by a Federal agency under a lease-acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without further negotiation.
(3) The term “solar heating” means, with respect to any Federal building, the use of solar energy to meet all or part of the heating needs of such building (including hot water), or all or part of the needs of such building for hot water.
(4) The term “solar heating and cooling” means the use of solar energy to provide all or part of the heating needs of a Federal building (including hot water) and all or part of the cooling needs of such building, or all or part of the needs of such building for hot water.
(5) The term “solar energy equipment” means equipment for solar heating or solar heating and cooling.
(6) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 521, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3275; Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, § 1303(b), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2242.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “subparagraphs (B) through (I)” for “paragraphs (B) through (H)”.
42 U.S.C. § 8252 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8252. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to promote the conservation and the efficient use of energy and water, and the use of renewable energy sources, by the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 542, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3277; Pub. L. 100–615, § 2(a), Nov. 5, 1988, 102 Stat. 3185; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 152(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2844.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–486 inserted “and water, and the use of renewable energy sources,” after “use of energy”.
1988—Pub. L. 100–615 amended section generally, substituting statement of purpose for policy statement declaring it to be United States policy for Federal Government to have the opportunity and responsibility, with participation of industry, to further develop, demonstrate, and promote use of energy conservation, solar heating and cooling, and other renewable energy sources in Federal buildings.
42 U.S.C. § 8254 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8254. Establishment and use of life cycle cost methods and procedures
(a) Establishment of life cycle cost methods and procedures
The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Administrator of the General Services Administration, shall—
(1) establish practical and effective present value methods for estimating and comparing life cycle costs for Federal buildings, using the sum of all capital and operating expenses associated with the energy system of the building involved over the expected life of such system or during a period of 40 years, whichever is shorter, and using average fuel costs and a discount rate determined by the Secretary; and
(2) develop and prescribe the procedures to be followed in applying and implementing the methods so established.
(b) Use of life cycle cost methods and procedures
(1) The design of new Federal buildings, and the application of energy conservation measures to existing Federal buildings, shall be made using life cycle cost methods and procedures established under subsection (a).
(2) In leasing buildings for its own use or that of another agency, each agency shall, after January 1, 1994, fully consider the efficiency of all potential building space at the time of renewing or entering into a new lease.
(c) Use in non-Federal structures
The Secretary shall make available information to the public on the use of life cycle cost methods in the construction of buildings, structures, and facilities in all segments of the economy.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 544, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3277; Pub. L. 100–615, § 2(a), Nov. 5, 1988, 102 Stat. 3186; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 152(d), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2845; Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 441, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1623.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–140 substituted “40” for “25”.
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–486, § 152(d)(1), substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–486, § 152(d)(2), substituted “agency shall, after January 1, 1994, fully consider the efficiency of all potential building space at the time of renewing or entering into a new lease.” for “agency shall give appropriate preference to buildings which minimize life cycle costs.”
1988—Pub. L. 100–615 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to establishment and use of life cycle cost methods and procedures for provisions defining terms (1) Secretary, (2) life cycle cost, (3) preliminary energy audit, (4) energy survey, (5) Federal building, (6) construction, and (7) energy performance target.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 8255 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8255. Budget treatment for energy conservation measures
The President shall transmit to the Congress, along with each budget that is submitted to the Congress under section 1105 of title 31, a statement of the amount of appropriations requested in such budget, if any, on an individual agency basis, for—
(1) electric and other energy costs to be incurred in operating and maintaining agency facilities; and
(2) compliance with the provisions of this part, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), and all applicable Executive orders, including Executive Order 12003 (42 U.S.C. 6201 note) and Executive Order 12759 (56 Fed. Reg. 16257).
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 545, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3278; Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 405, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 99–509, title III, § 3301, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1890; Pub. L. 100–615, § 2(a), Nov. 5, 1988, 102 Stat. 3186; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 152(e), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2846.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 77 (§ 6201 et seq.) 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.
Executive Order 12003, referred to in par. (2), is Ex. Ord. No. 12003, July 20, 1977, 42 F.R. 37523 which amended Ex. Ord. No. 11912, April 13, 1976, 41 F.R. 15825, set out as a note under section 6201 of this title.
Executive Order 12759, referred to in par. (2), is Ex. Ord. No. 12759, April 17, 1991, 56 F.R. 16257, as amended, which was set out as a note under section 6201 of this title, prior to revocation by Ex. Ord. No. 13123, § 604, June 3, 1999, 64 F.R. 30859, formerly set out as a note under section 8251 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–486 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Each agency, in support of the President’s annual budget request to the Congress, shall specifically set forth and identify funds requested for energy conservation measures.”
1988—Pub. L. 100–615 amended section generally, substituting provision relating to budget treatment for energy conservation measures for provisions relating to establishment and use of life cycle cost methods, use of life cycle costs, and use in non-Federal structures.
1986—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–509 substituted “average” for “marginal”.
1980—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–294, which directed amendment of par. (1) by inserting provisions setting forth criteria for establishing life-cycle costs for Federal buildings before the period at end, was executed to par. (2) as the probable intent of Congress because par. (1) does not contain a period.