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10 U.S.C. § 1492 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 1492. Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas
(a) Authority.—
A covered official may treat a covered relative of a covered employee under the jurisdiction of that covered official in the same manner the Secretary of a military department treats, under section 481f(d) 1 of title 37, next of kin and family members of a member of the armed forces who dies while located or serving overseas.
(b) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) The term “covered employee” means a civilian employee—
(A) under the jurisdiction of a covered official; and
(B) who dies while located or serving overseas.
(2) The term “covered official” means—
(A) the Secretary of the military department concerned; and
(B) the head of a Defense Agency or Department of Defense Field Activity.
(3) The term “covered relative” means—
(A) the primary next of kin of the covered employee;
(B) two family members (other than primary next of kin) of the covered employee; and
(C) one or more additional family members of the covered employee, at the discretion of the Secretary a sibling of the covered employee.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XI, § 1104(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3889.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 481f of title 37, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 604(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1767.
13 U.S.C. § 401 (CENSUS)
§ 401. Exchange of census information with Bureau of Economic Analysis
(a) Exchange of Information.—
The Bureau of the Census shall exchange with the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce information collected under this title, and under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act, that pertains to any business enterprise that is operating in the United States, if the Secretary of Commerce determines such information is appropriate to augment and improve the quality of data collected under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act. Information provided to the Bureau of Economic Analysis by the Bureau of the Census shall be only those data collected directly from respondents by the Bureau of the Census.
(b) Requests for Information.—
The Director of the Bureau requesting information under this section shall make the request in writing and shall certify that the information will be used only for statistical activities performed to improve the quality of data collected under the authority of title 13, United States Code, and the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
(c) Definition.—
As used in subsection (a), the terms “business enterprise” and “United States” have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
(Added Pub. L. 101–533, § 5(a), Nov. 7, 1990, 104 Stat. 2347.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 94–472, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2059, which is classified generally to chapter 46 (§ 3101 et seq.) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. Section 3 of the Act is classified to section 3102 of Title 22. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 22 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 78aa–1 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 78aa–1. Special provision relating to statute of limitations on private causes of action
(a) Effect on pending causes of action
The limitation period for any private civil action implied under section 78j(b) of this title that was commenced on or before June 19, 1991, shall be the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on June 19, 1991.
(b) Effect on dismissed causes of action
Any private civil action implied under section 78j(b) of this title that was commenced on or before June 19, 1991—
(1) which was dismissed as time barred subsequent to June 19, 1991, and
(2) which would have been timely filed under the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on June 19, 1991,
shall be reinstated on motion by the plaintiff not later than 60 days after December 19, 1991.
(June 6, 1934, ch. 404, title I, § 27A, as added Pub. L. 102–242, title IV, § 476, Dec. 19, 1991, 105 Stat. 2387.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Constitutionality
text: For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.
15 U.S.C. § 3362 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3362. Emergency purchase authority
(a) Presidential authorization
During any natural gas supply emergency declared under section 3361 of this title, the President may, by rule or order, authorize any interstate pipeline or local distribution company served by any interstate pipeline to contract, upon such terms and conditions as the President determines to be appropriate (including provisions respecting fair and equitable prices), for the purchase of emergency supplies of natural gas—
(1) from any producer of natural gas (other than a producer who is affiliated with the purchaser, as determined by the President) if—
(A) such natural gas is not produced from the Outer Continental Shelf; and
(B) the sale or transportation of such natural gas was not pursuant to a certificate issued under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.] immediately before the date on which such contract was entered into; or
(2) from any intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or other person (other than an interstate pipeline or a producer of natural gas).
(b) Contract duration
The duration of any contract authorized under subsection (a) may not exceed 4 months. The preceding sentence shall not prohibit the President from authorizing under subsection (a) a renewal of any contract, previously authorized under such subsection, following the expiration of such contract.
(c) Related transportation and facilities
The President may, by order, require any pipeline to transport natural gas, and to construct and operate such facilities for the transportation of natural gas, as he determines necessary to carry out any contract authorized under subsection (a). The costs of any construction or transportation ordered under this subsection shall be paid by the purchaser of natural gas under the contract with respect to which such order is issued. No order to transport natural gas under this subsection shall require any pipeline to transport natural gas in excess of such pipeline’s available capacity.
(d) Maintenance of adequate records
The Commission shall require any interstate pipeline or local distribution company contracting under the authority of this section for natural gas to maintain and make available full and adequate records concerning transactions under this section, including records of the volumes of natural gas purchased under the authority of this section and the rates and charges for purchase and receipt of such natural gas.
(e) Special limitation
No sale under any emergency purchase contract under this section for emergency supplies of natural gas for sale and delivery from any intrastate pipeline which is operating under court supervision as of January 1, 1977, may take effect unless the court approves.
(Pub. L. 95–621, title III, § 302, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3382.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3372 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3372. Assignment of contractual rights to receive surplus natural gas
(a) Authorization of assignments
The Commission may, by rule or order, authorize any intrastate pipeline to assign, without compensation, to any interstate pipeline or local distribution company all or any portion of such intrastate pipeline’s right to receive surplus natural gas at any first sale, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission determines appropriate.
(b) Effect of authorization under subsection (a)
For the effect of an authorization under subsection (a), see section 3431 of this title (relating to the coordination of this chapter with the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.]).
(c) Surplus natural gas
For purposes of this section, the term “surplus natural gas” means any natural gas which is determined, by the State agency having regulatory jurisdiction over the intrastate pipeline which would be entitled to receive such natural gas in the absence of any assignment to exceed the then current demands on such pipeline for natural gas.
(Pub. L. 95–621, title III, § 312, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3392; Pub. L. 101–60, § 3(b)(2), July 26, 1989, 103 Stat. 158.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1989—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–60 substituted “any natural gas” for “any natural gas—
“(1) which is not committed or dedicated to interstate commerce on November 8, 1978;
“(2) the first sale of which is subject to a maximum lawful price established under subchapter I of this chapter; and
“(3)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1989 Amendment
text: Section 3(b) of Pub. L. 101–60 provided in part that the amendment by section 3(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101–60 is effective Jan. 1, 1993.
15 U.S.C. § 3374 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3374. Clauses prohibiting certain sales, transportation, and commingling
(a) General rule
Any provision of any contract for the first sale of natural gas is hereby declared against public policy and unenforceable with respect to any natural gas covered by this chapter if such provision—
(1) prohibits the commingling of natural gas subject to such contract with natural gas subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the provisions of the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.];
(2) prohibits the sale of any natural gas subject to such contract to, or transportation of any such natural gas by, any person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.], or otherwise prohibits the sale or transportation in interstate commerce (within the meaning of the Natural Gas Act) of natural gas subject to such contract; or
(3) terminates, or grants any party the option to terminate, any obligation under any such contract as a result of such commingling, sale, or transportation.
(b) Natural gas covered by this chapter
For purposes of subsection (a), the term “natural gas covered by this chapter” means—
(1) natural gas which is not committed or dedicated to interstate commerce as of November 8, 1978;
(2) natural gas, the sale in interstate commerce of which—
(A) is authorized under section 3362(a) or 3371(b) of this title; or
(B) is pursuant to an assignment under section 3372(a) of this title; and,
(3) natural gas, the transportation in interstate commerce of which is—
(A) pursuant to any order under section 3362(c) or section 3363(b), (c), (d), or (h) of this title; or
(B) authorized by the Commission under section 3371(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–621, title III, § 314, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3392.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), (2), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3391a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3391a. “Essential agricultural use” defined
For the purposes of section 3391 of this title, the term “essential agricultural use” shall—
(1) include use of natural gas in sugar refining for production of alcohol;
(2) include use of natural gas for agricultural production on set-aside acreage or acreage diverted from the production of a commodity (as provided under the Agricultural Act of 1949 [7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.]) to be devoted to the production of any commodity for conversion into alcohol or hydrocarbons for use as motor fuel or other fuels; and
(3) for the 5-year period beginning on June 30, 1980, include use of natural gas in the distillation of fuel-grade alcohol from food grains or other biomass by facilities in existence on June 30, 1980, which do not have the installed capability to burn coal lawfully.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 273, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 711.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Agricultural Act of 1949, referred to in par. (2), is act Oct. 31, 1949, ch. 792, 63 Stat. 1051, which is classified principally to chapter 35A (§ 1421 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1421 of Title 7 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 which is title II of the Energy Security Act, and not as part of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 which comprises this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 3393 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3393. Establishment and implementation of priorities
(a) Establishment of priorities
The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe the rules under sections 3391 and 3392 of this title pursuant to his authority under the Department of Energy Organization Act [42 U.S.C 7101 et seq.] to establish and review priorities for curtailments under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.].
(b) Implementation of priorities
The Commission shall implement the rules prescribed under sections 3391 and 3392 of this title pursuant to its authority under the Department of Energy Organization Act [42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.] to establish, review, and enforce curtailments under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 95–621, title IV, § 403, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3396.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Department of Energy Organization Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, which is classified principally to chapter 84 (§ 7101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3394 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3394. Limitation on revoking or amending certain pre-1969 certificates of public convenience and necessity
(a) General rule
The Commission may not, during the 10-year period beginning on November 9, 1978, revoke or amend any certificate of public convenience and necessity issued before January 1, 1969, under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717f] for the transportation of natural gas owned by any electric utility except upon the application of the person to whom such certificate was issued.
(b) Commission curtailment authority
The limitation under subsection (a) shall not affect the authority of the Commission to enforce any curtailment of deliveries of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 95–621, title IV, § 404, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3396.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Natural Gas Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 21, 1938, ch. 556, 52 Stat. 821, which is classified generally to chapter 15B (§ 717 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this act to the Code, see section 717w of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 3707 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3707. National Science Foundation Cooperative Research Centers
(a) Establishment and provisions
The National Science Foundation shall provide assistance for the establishment of Cooperative Research Centers. Such Centers shall be affiliated with a university, or other nonprofit institution, or a group thereof. The objective of the Centers is to enhance technological innovation as provided in section 3705(a) of this title through the conduct of activities as provided in section 3705(b) of this title.
(b) Planning grants
The National Science Foundation is authorized to make available nonrenewable planning grants to universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing the plan, as described under section 3705(c)(3) of this title.
(c) Terms and conditions
Grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements entered into by the National Science Foundation in execution of the powers and duties of the National Science Foundation under this chapter shall be governed by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 [42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.] and other pertinent Acts.
(Pub. L. 96–480, § 9, formerly § 8, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2316; Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(11), (12), (e)(2)(B), Oct. 20, 1986, 100 Stat. 1796, 1797; renumbered § 9, Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5122(a)(1), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1438; Pub. L. 106–404, § 7(4), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1745.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (c), is act May 10, 1950, ch. 171, 64 Stat. 149, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 1861 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1861 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 9 of Pub. L. 96–480 was renumbered section 10 and is classified to section 3708 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 106–404 made technical amendments to references in original act which appear in text as references to section 3705 of this title.
1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–502 substituted “Cooperative Research Centers” for “Centers for Industrial Technology” and struck out last sentence which read as follows: “The provisions of sections 3705(e) and 3705(f) of this title shall apply to Centers established under this section.”
15 U.S.C. § 3801 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3801. Congressional statement of findings and declaration of policy
(a) The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicular use are in short supply and constitute a sizable portion of domestic petroleum consumption;
(2) methane use in fleet-operated vehicles would result in substantial reduction in oil imports;
(3) methane is in more abundant domestic supply than petroleum products, is the primary component of natural gas and can be derived in increased quantities from coal, biomass, waste products, and other renewable resources;
(4) recoverable methane presently available in the United States is not fully utilized;
(5) test results to date indicate that methane use as a substitute for gasoline as a motor fuel can result in emission reductions;
(6) experience to date has shown methane to be a safe motor fuel in properly modified vehicles and is therefore particularly suitable as fuel for fleet vehicles; and
(7) the introduction into commerce of methane-fueled vehicles would be expedited and facilitated by the establishment of a Federal program of research, development, and demonstration to explore and refine technologies related to methane use as a vehicular fuel.
(b) It is therefore declared to be the policy of the Congress in this chapter to—
(1) provide for and support advanced and accelerated research into, and development of, methane vehicle design, and related technologies;
(2) demonstrate the economic and technological practicalities of methane-fueled vehicles for fleet use and of methane-fueled farm equipment;
(3) facilitate, and remove barriers to, the use of methane-fueled vehicles in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered motor vehicles where practicable;
(4) promote the substitution of methane-fueled vehicles for gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles currently used on farms and in fleet operations, particularly in areas where such substitution would facilitate plans to meet air quality standards set under the Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.]; and
(5) supplement, but neither supplant nor duplicate, the automotive propulsion system research and development efforts of private industry.
(Pub. L. 96–512, § 2, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2827.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Air Act, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 96–512, § 1, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2827, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Methane Transportation Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980’.”
15 U.S.C. § 3904 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 3904. Securities laws
(a) Ownership interest of members in risk retention groups
The ownership interests of members in a risk retention group shall be—
(1) considered to be exempted securities for purposes of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77e] and for purposes of section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [15 U.S.C. 78l]; and
(2) considered to be securities for purposes of the provisions of section 17 of the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77q] and the provisions of section 10 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [15 U.S.C. 78j].
(b) Investment companies
A risk retention group shall not be considered to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.).
(c) State blue sky laws
The ownership interests of members in a risk retention group shall not be considered securities for purposes of any State blue sky law.
(Pub. L. 97–45, § 5, Sept. 25, 1981, 95 Stat. 952.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Investment Company Act of 1940, referred to in subsec. (b), is title I of act Aug. 22, 1940, ch. 686, 54 Stat. 789, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 80a–1 et seq.) of chapter 2D of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 80a–51 of this title and Tables.