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42 U.S.C. § 18791 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18791. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Priority State
The term “priority State” means a State that—
(A) is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program; and
(B)
(i) is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita combined residential and commercial sector energy consumption, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration; or
(ii) is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by State, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration.
(2) Program
The term “program” means the program established under section 18792(a) of this title.
(3) State
The term “State” means a State (as defined in section 6202 of this title), acting through a State energy office.
(4) State Energy Program
The term “State Energy Program” means the State Energy Program established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40501, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1050.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in par. (4), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871. Part D of title III of the Act is classified generally to part B (§ 6321 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 77 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.. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18801 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18801. Building, training, and assessment centers
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) and Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20) to establish building training and assessment centers—
(1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance in buildings;
(2) to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings;
(3) to train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and enforcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation;
(4) to assist institutions of higher education and Tribal Colleges or Universities in training building technicians;
(5) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings, particularly energy-intensive buildings; and
(6) to coordinate with and assist State-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States.
(b) Coordination and nonduplication
(1) In general
The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program under section 17116 of this title and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort.
(2) Collocation
To the maximum extent practicable, building, training, and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with industrial research and assessment centers (as defined in section 18811 of this title).
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40512, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1059.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18802 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18802. Career skills training
(a) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means a nonprofit partnership that—
(1) includes the equal participation of industry, including public or private employers, and labor organizations, including joint labor-management training programs;
(2) may include workforce investment boards, community-based organizations, qualified service and conservation corps, educational institutions, small businesses, cooperatives, State and local veterans agencies, and veterans service organizations; and
(3) demonstrates—
(A) experience in implementing and operating worker skills training and education programs;
(B) the ability to identify and involve in training programs carried out under this section, target populations of individuals who would benefit from training and be actively involved in activities relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy industries; and
(C) the ability to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies.
(c) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection (b) shall be 50 percent.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40513, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1060.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18812 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18812. Leveraging Existing Agency Programs To Assist Small and Medium Manufacturers
The Secretary shall expand the scope of technologies covered by the industrial research and assessment centers of the Department—
(1) to include smart manufacturing technologies and practices; and
(2) to equip the directors of the industrial research and assessment centers with the training and tools necessary to provide technical assistance in smart manufacturing technologies and practices, including energy management systems, to manufacturers.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40532, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1069.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18813 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18813. Leveraging Smart Manufacturing Infrastructure at National Laboratories
(a) Study
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall conduct a study on how the Department can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the National Laboratories, particularly for small and medium manufacturers.
(2) Inclusions
In identifying ways to increase access to National Laboratories under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A) focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the National Laboratories; and
(B) ensure that—
(i) the information from the manufacturer is protected; and
(ii) the security of the National Laboratory facility is maintained.
(3) Report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study.
(b) Actions for Increased Access
The Secretary shall facilitate access to the National Laboratories studied under subsection (a) for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the National Laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the United States.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40533, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1069.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18814 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18814. State manufacturing leadership
(a) Financial assistance authorized
The Secretary may provide financial assistance on a competitive basis to States for the establishment of programs to be used as models for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies.
(b) Applications
(1) In general
To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(2) Criteria
The Secretary shall evaluate an application for financial assistance under this section on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the Secretary, including—
(A) technical merit, innovation, and impact;
(B) research approach, workplan, and deliverables;
(C) academic and private sector partners; and
(D) alternate sources of funding.
(c) Requirements
(1) Term
The term of an award of financial assistance under this section shall not exceed 3 years.
(2) Maximum amount
The amount of an award of financial assistance under this section shall be not more than $2,000,000.
(3) Matching requirement
Each State that receives financial assistance under this section shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 30 percent of the amount of the financial assistance.
(d) Use of funds
A State may use financial assistance provided under this section—
(1) to facilitate access to high-performance computing resources for small and medium manufacturers; and
(2) to provide assistance to small and medium manufacturers to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices.
(e) Evaluation
The Secretary shall conduct semiannual evaluations of each award of financial assistance under this section—
(1) to determine the impact and effectiveness of programs funded with the financial assistance; and
(2) to provide guidance to States on ways to better execute the program of the State.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40534, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1070.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18815 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18815. Report
The Secretary annually shall submit to Congress and make publicly available a report on the progress made in advancing smart manufacturing in the United States.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40535, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1071.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 18832 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 18832. Energy efficiency materials pilot program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Applicant
The term “applicant” means a nonprofit organization that applies for a grant under this section.
(2) Energy-efficiency material
(A) In general
The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of energy or fuel.
(B) Inclusions
The term “energy-efficiency material” includes—
(i) a roof or lighting system or component of the system;
(ii) a window;
(iii) a door, including a security door; and
(iv) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system).
(3) Nonprofit building
The term “nonprofit building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
(b) Establishment
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials.
(c) Grants
(1) In general
The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b).
(2) Application
The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe.
(3) Criteria for grant
In determining whether to award a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on—
(A) the energy savings achieved;
(B) the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials;
(C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and
(D) the financial need of the applicant.
(4) Limitation on individual grant amount
Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 31h (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31h. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title $64,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2031.
(b) Allocation of appropriations
Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2005—
(1) 50 percent shall be available for the State component; and
(2) 4 percent shall be available for the education component.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(i), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1416; Pub. L. 116–9, title V, § 5002(a)(1), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title II, § 40202(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 959.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 102–285, known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, which is classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 31a of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 31h, Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(g), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111, authorized appropriations for the national cooperative geologic mapping program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58 substituted “2031” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which appropriated funds to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title for fiscal years 1999 to 2005.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(A), substituted “2005” for “2000” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(B), substituted “50” for “48”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(C), which directed amendment of par. (2) “by striking 2 and inserting ‘4’ ”, was executed by substituting “4” for “2”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
43 U.S.C. § 50e (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 50e. USGS energy and minerals research facility
(a) Establishment
The Director of the United States Geological Survey (referred to in this section as the “Director”), shall fund, through a cooperative agreement with an academic partner, the design, construction, and tenant build-out of a facility to support energy and minerals research and appurtenant associated structures.
(b) Ownership
The United States Geological Survey shall retain ownership of the facility and associated structures described in subsection (a).
(c) Agreements
The Director may enter into agreements with, and to collect and expend funds or in-kind contributions from, academic, Federal, State, or other tenants over the life of the facility described in subsection (a) for the purposes of—
(1) facility planning;
(2) design;
(3) maintenance;
(4) operation; or
(5) facility improvements.
(d) Leases
The Director may enter into a lease or other agreement with the academic partner with which the Director has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), at no cost to the Federal Government, to obtain land on which to construct the facility described in that subsection for a term of not less than 99 years.
(e) Reports
The Director shall submit to Congress annual reports on—
(1) the facility described in subsection (a); and
(2) the authorities used under this section.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section $167,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title II, § 40204, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 960.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
43 U.S.C. § 3204 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3204. Critical maintenance and repair
(a) Critical failure at a reserved or transferred work
(1) In general
A reserved or transferred work shall only be eligible for funding under section 3201(2)(A) of this title if—
(A) construction of the reserved or transferred work began on or before January 1, 1915; and
(B) a unit of the reserved or transferred work suffered a critical failure in Bureau of Reclamation infrastructure during the 2-year period ending on November 15, 2021, that resulted in the failure to deliver water to project beneficiaries.
(2) Use of funds
Rehabilitation, repair, and replacement activities for a transferred or reserved work using amounts made available under section 3201(2)(A) of this title may be used for the entire transferred or reserved work, regardless of whether the critical failure was limited to a single project of the overall work.
(3) Nonreimbursable funds
Notwithstanding section 510b(b) of this title, amounts made available to a reserved or transferred work under section 3201(2)(A) of this title shall be nonreimbursable to the United States.
(b) Carey Act projects
The Secretary shall use amounts made available under section 3201(2)(B) of this title to fund the rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of a dam—
(1) the construction of which began on or after January 1, 1905;
(2) that was developed pursuant to section 4 of the Act of August 18, 1894 (commonly known as the “Carey Act”) (43 U.S.C. 641; 28 Stat. 422, chapter 301);
(3) that the Governor of the State in which the dam is located has—
(A) determined the dam has reached its useful life;
(B) determined the dam poses significant health and safety concerns; and
(C) requested Federal support; and
(4) for which the estimated rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement, engineering, and permitting costs would exceed $50,000,000.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title IX, § 40904, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1121.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Carey Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Aug. 18, 1894, ch. 301, § 4, 28 Stat. 422, which is classified to section 641 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
43 U.S.C. § 3206 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 3206. Drought contingency plan funding requirements
(a) In general
Funds made available under section 3201(8) of this title for use in the Lower Colorado River Basin may be used for projects—
(1) to establish or conserve recurring Colorado River water that contributes to supplies in Lake Mead and other Colorado River water reservoirs in the Lower Colorado River Basin; or
(2) to improve the long-term efficiency of operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin.
(b) Limitation
None of the funds made available under section 3201(8) of this title may be used for the operation of the Yuma Desalting Plant.
(c) Effect
Nothing in section 3201(8) of this title limits existing or future opportunities to augment the water supplies of the Colorado River.
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title IX, § 40906, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1124.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.