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42 U.S.C. § 16151 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16151. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to enable and promote comprehensive development, demonstration, and commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in partnership with industry;
(2) to make critical public investments in building strong links to private industry, institutions of higher education, National Laboratories, and research institutions to expand innovation and industrial growth;
(3) to build a mature hydrogen economy that creates fuel diversity in the massive transportation sector of the United States;
(4) to sharply decrease the dependency of the United States on imported oil, eliminate most emissions from the transportation sector, and greatly enhance our energy security; and
(5) to create, strengthen, and protect a sustainable national energy economy.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 802, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of title VIII of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this subchapter, as the “Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Act of 2005”, see section 801 of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as a note under section 15801 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16165 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16165. Savings clause
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Transportation that may exist prior to August 8, 2005, with respect to—
(1) research into, and regulation of, hydrogen-powered vehicles fuel systems integrity, standards, and safety under subtitle VI of title 49;
(2) regulation of hazardous materials transportation under chapter 51 of title 49;
(3) regulation of pipeline safety under chapter 601 of title 49;
(4) encouragement and promotion of research, development, and deployment activities relating to advanced vehicle technologies under section 5506 1 of title 49;
(5) regulation of motor vehicle safety under chapter 301 of title 49;
(6) automobile fuel economy under chapter 329 of title 49; or
(7) representation of the interests of the United States with respect to the activities and programs under the authority of title 49.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 816, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 855.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 5506 of title 49, referred to in par. (4), was repealed by Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, § 52010(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 887.
42 U.S.C. § 16181 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16181. Goals
(a) In general
In order to achieve the purposes of this subchapter, the Secretary shall conduct a balanced set of programs of energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application with the general goals of—
(1) increasing the efficiency of all energy intensive sectors through conservation and improved technologies;
(2) promoting diversity of energy supply;
(3) decreasing the dependence of the United States on foreign energy supplies;
(4) improving the energy security of the United States; and
(5) decreasing the environmental impact of energy-related activities.
(b) Goals
The Secretary shall publish measurable cost and performance-based goals, comparable over time, with each annual budget submission in at least the following areas:
(1) Energy efficiency for buildings, energy-consuming industries, and vehicles.
(2) Electric energy generation (including distributed generation), transmission, and storage.
(3) Renewable energy technologies, including wind power, photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, geothermal energy, hydrogen-fueled systems, biomass-based systems, biofuels, and hydropower.
(4) Fossil energy, including power generation, onshore and offshore oil and gas resource recovery, and transportation fuels.
(5) Nuclear energy, including programs for existing and advanced reactors, and education of future specialists.
(c) Public comment
The Secretary shall provide mechanisms for input on the annually published goals from industry, institutions of higher education, and other public sources.
(d) Effect of goals
Nothing in subsection (a) or the annually published goals creates any new authority for any Federal agency, or may be used by any Federal agency, to support the establishment of regulatory standards or regulatory requirements.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 902, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title IX of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 8101 and 8102 of Title 7, Agriculture, and section 5523 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 15801 of this title, section 8102 of Title 7, and section 2001 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and amended provisions set out as notes under section 8101 of Title 7 and section 1902 of Title 30. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of title IX of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this subchapter, as the “Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005”, see section 431 of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as a note under section 15801 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16182 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16182. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Departmental mission
The term “departmental mission” means any of the functions vested in the Secretary by the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law.
(2) Hispanic-serving institution
The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a) of title 20.
(3) Nonmilitary energy laboratory
The term “nonmilitary energy laboratory” means a National Laboratory other than a National Laboratory listed in subparagraph (G), (H), or (N) of section 15801(3) of this title.
(4) Part B institution
The term “part B institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1061 of title 20.
(5) Single-purpose research facility
The term “single-purpose research facility” means—
(A) any of the primarily single-purpose entities owned by the Department; or
(B) any other organization of the Department designated by the Secretary.
(6) University
The term “university” has the meaning given the term “institution of higher education” in section 1001 of title 20.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 903, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856.)
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. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 8101 and 8102 of Title 7, Agriculture, and section 5523 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 15801 of this title, section 8102 of Title 7, and section 2001 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and amended provisions set out as notes under section 8101 of Title 7 and section 1902 of Title 30. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Department of Energy Organization Act, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 84 (§ 7101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16194 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16194. Building standards
(a) Definition of high performance building
In this section, the term “high performance building” means a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.
(b) Assessment
Not later than 120 days after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National Institute of Building Sciences to—
(1) conduct an assessment (in cooperation with industry, standards development organizations, and other entities, as appropriate) of whether the current voluntary consensus standards and rating systems for high performance buildings are consistent with the current technological state of the art, including relevant results from the research, development and demonstration activities of the Department;
(2) determine if additional research is required, based on the findings of the assessment; and
(3) recommend steps for the Secretary to accelerate the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings that are based on the findings of the assessment.
(c) Grant and technical assistance program
Consistent with subsection (b) and section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note), the Secretary shall establish a grant and technical assistance program to support the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 914, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 861.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 12(d) of Pub. L. 104–113, as amended, which is set out as a note under section 272 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
42 U.S.C. § 16253 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16253. Small business bioproduct marketing and certification grants
(a) In general
Using amounts made available under subsection (g), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall make available on a competitive basis grants to eligible entities described in subsection (b) for the biobased product marketing and certification purposes described in subsection (c).
(b) Eligible entities
(1) In general
An entity eligible for a grant under this section is any manufacturer of biobased products that—
(A) proposes to use the grant for the biobased product marketing and certification purposes described in subsection (c); and
(B) has not previously received a grant under this section.
(2) Preference
In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall provide a preference to an eligible entity that has fewer than 50 employees.
(c) Biobased product marketing and certification grant purposes
A grant made under this section shall be used—
(1) to provide working capital for marketing of biobased products; and
(2) to provide for the certification of biobased products to—
(A) qualify for the label described in section 8102(b) of title 7; or
(B) meet other biobased standards determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(d) Matching funds
(1) In general
Grant recipients shall provide matching non-Federal funds equal to the amount of the grant received.
(2) Expenditure
Matching funds shall be expended in advance of grant funding, so that for every dollar of grant that is advanced, an equal amount of matching funds shall have been funded prior to submitting the request for reimbursement.
(e) Amount
A grant made under this section shall not exceed $100,000.
(f) Administration
The Secretary shall establish such administrative requirements for grants under this section, including requirements for applications for the grants, as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(g) Authorizations of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to make grants under this section—
(1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2015.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 944, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 881; Pub. L. 113–79, title IX, § 9002(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 928.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “section 8102(b)” for “section 8102(h)(1)”.
42 U.S.C. § 16274a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16274a. University Nuclear Leadership Program
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall jointly establish a program, to be known as the “University Nuclear Leadership Program”.
(b) Use of funds
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts made available to carry out the Program shall be used to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education in areas relevant to the programmatic mission of the applicable Federal agency, with an emphasis on providing the financial assistance with respect to research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities relevant to civilian advanced nuclear reactors including, but not limited to—
(A) relevant fuel cycle technologies;
(B) project management; and
(C) advanced construction, manufacturing, and fabrication methods.
(2) Exception
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), amounts made available to carry out the Program may be used to provide financial assistance for a scholarship, fellowship, or multiyear research and development project that does not align directly with a programmatic mission of the Department of Energy, if the activity for which assistance is provided would facilitate the maintenance of the discipline of nuclear science or engineering.
(c) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Advanced nuclear reactor; institution of higher education
The terms “advanced nuclear reactor” and “institution of higher education” have the meanings given those terms in section 16271 of this title.
(2) Program
The term “Program” means the University Nuclear Leadership Program established under this section.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025—
(1) $30,000,000 to the Secretary of Energy, of which $15,000,000 shall be for use by the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration; and
(2) $15,000,000 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(Pub. L. 111–8, div. C, title III, § 313, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 627; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2003(e), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2465.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, and also as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, and not as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Integrated University Program.
42 U.S.C. § 16276 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16276. Security of nuclear facilities
The Secretary shall conduct a research and development program on cost-effective technologies for increasing—
(1) the safety of nuclear facilities from natural phenomena; and
(2) the security of nuclear facilities from deliberate attacks.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 956, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 115–248, § 2(f), Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3157.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–248 struck out “, acting through the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology,” after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions.
42 U.S.C. § 16277 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16277. High-performance computation and supportive research
(a) Modeling and simulation
The Secretary shall carry out a program to enhance the capabilities of the United States to develop new reactor technologies through high-performance computation modeling and simulation techniques.
(b) Coordination
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with relevant Federal agencies as described by the National Strategic Computing Initiative established by Executive Order 13702 (80 Fed. Reg. 46177 (July 29, 2015)), while taking into account the following objectives:
(1) Using expertise from the private sector, institutions of higher education, and the National Laboratories to develop computational software and capabilities that prospective users may access to accelerate research and development of advanced nuclear reactor systems and reactor systems for space exploration.
(2) Developing computational tools to simulate and predict nuclear phenomena that may be validated through physical experimentation.
(3) Increasing the utility of the research infrastructure of the Department by coordinating with the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program within the Office of Science.
(4) Leveraging experience from the Energy Innovation Hub for Modeling and Simulation.
(5) Ensuring that new experimental and computational tools are accessible to relevant research communities, including private sector entities engaged in nuclear energy technology development.
(c) Supportive research activities
The Secretary shall consider support for additional research activities to maximize the utility of the research facilities of the Department, including physical processes—
(1) to simulate degradation of materials and behavior of fuel forms; and
(2) for validation of computational tools.
(d) Duplication
The Secretary shall ensure the coordination of, and avoid unnecessary duplication of, the activities of the program under subsection (a) with the activities of—
(1) other research entities of the Department, including the National Laboratories, the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy, and the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program; and
(2) industry.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 957, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 115–248, § 2(g), Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3157; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2004, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2470.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 13702, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out as a note under section 5501 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–260 added subsec. (d).
2018—Pub. L. 115–248 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to survey and plan regarding alternatives to industrial radioactive sources.
42 U.S.C. § 16279 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16279. Budget plan
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after September 28, 2018, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 2 alternative 10-year budget plans for civilian nuclear energy research and development by the Secretary, as described in subsections (b) through (d).
(b) Budget plan alternative 1
One of the budget plans submitted under subsection (a) shall assume constant annual funding for 10 years at the appropriated level for the current fiscal year for the civilian nuclear energy research and development of the Department.
(c) Budget plan alternative 2
One of the budget plans submitted under subsection (a) shall be an unconstrained budget.
(d) Inclusions
Each alternative budget plan submitted under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a prioritized list of the programs, projects, and activities of the Department to best support the development of advanced nuclear reactor technologies;
(2) realistic budget requirements for the Department to implement sections 16275(c), 16277, and 16278 of this title;
(3) the justification of the Department for continuing or terminating existing civilian nuclear energy research and development programs; and
(4) a description of the progress made under the programs described in section 16279a of this title.
(e) Updates
Not less frequently than once every 2 years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate updated 10-year budget plans which shall identify, and provide a justification for, any major deviation from a previous budget plan submitted under this section.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 959, as added Pub. L. 115–248, § 2(i), Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3160; amended Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title II, § 2005, 134 Stat. 2470.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2005(1), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “One of the budget plans submitted under subsection (a) shall assume constant annual funding for 10 years at the appropriated level for the civilian nuclear energy research and development of the Department for fiscal year 2016.”
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2005(2)–(4), added par. (4).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116–260, § 2005(5), added subsec. (e).
42 U.S.C. § 16280 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16280. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Commission
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2) Program
The term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b).
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the “Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall make cost-share grants to applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the Commission fees of the applicant for pre-application review activities and application review activities.
(c) Requirement
The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program.
(d) Cost-share amount
The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title.
(e) Use of funds
A recipient of a grant under the program may use the grant funds to cover Commission fees, including those fees associated with—
(1) developing a licensing project plan;
(2) obtaining a statement of licensing feasibility;
(3) reviewing topical reports; and
(4) other—
(A) pre-application review activities;
(B) application review activities; and
(C) interactions with the Commission.
(Pub. L. 115–248, § 3, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3160.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017, and not as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 16291a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16291a. Property interests
That for all programs funded under Fossil Energy appropriations in this and subsequent Acts, the Secretary may vest fee title or other property interests acquired under projects in any entity, including the United States.
(Pub. L. 113–76, div. D, title III, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 165.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, and not as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “this [Act]”, referred to in text, see section 3 of Pub. L. 113–76, set out as a note under section 1 of Title 1, General Provisions.