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42 U.S.C. § 19291 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19291. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Clean energy technology
The term “clean energy technology” means a technology that significantly reduces energy use, increases energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, reduces emissions of other pollutants, or mitigates other negative environmental consequences of energy production, transmission or use.
(2) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy.
(3) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of each National Laboratory and the Director of each Department of Energy single-purpose research facility.
(4) Economically distressed area
The term “economically distressed area” has the meaning described in section 3161(a) of this title.
(5) Grant
The term “grant” means a grant award, cooperative agreement award, or any other financial assistance arrangement that the Secretary of Energy determines to be appropriate.
(6) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20.
(7) National Laboratory
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given that term in section 15801 of this title.
(8) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10701, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1701.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle J (§§ 10701–10727) of title VI of div. B of Pub. L. 117–167, which is classified principally to this part. For complete classification of subtitle J to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 19302 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19302. Clean Energy Technology University Prize competition
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means a nonprofit entity, an institution of higher education, or an entity working with one or more institutions of higher education.
(2) Minority-serving institution
The term “minority-serving institution” means an institution described in section 1067q(a) of title 20.
(b) In general
The Secretary shall establish a program, known as the “Clean Energy Technology University Prize”, to award funding for eligible entities to carry out regional and one national clean energy technology prize competitions, under section 3719 of title 15. In carrying out such prize competitions, students shall compete to develop a business model for furthering the commercial application of an innovative clean energy technology.
(c) Training funding
In carrying out this program, the Secretary may provide funding to train participating students in skills needed for the successful commercial application of clean energy technologies, including through virtual training sessions.
(d) Prioritization
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize awarding grants to eligible entities that work with students at minority-serving institutions.
(e) Coordination
In carrying out this program, the Secretary shall coordinate and partner with other clean energy technology prize competitions. In doing so, the Secretary may develop and disseminate best practices for administering prize competitions under this section.
(f) Report
In accordance with section 16391a of this title, the Secretary shall report annually on the progress and implementation of the program established under section (b).
(g) Evaluation
In accordance with section 16391a of this title, 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 an evaluation on the long-term outcomes of the program established under this section and the progress towards achieving the purposes of the program in subsection (b).
(h) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities authorized in this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10714, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1703.)
42 U.S.C. § 19303 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19303. Clean energy technology transfer coordination
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Chief Commercialization Officer established in section 16391(a) of this title, shall support the coordination of relevant technology transfer programs that advance the commercial application of clean energy technologies nationally and across all energy sectors. In particular, the Secretary may support activities to—
(1) facilitate the sharing of information on best practices for successful operation of clean energy technology transfer programs;
(2) coordinate resources and improve cooperation among clean energy technology transfer programs;
(3) facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and start-up companies and the variety of programs related to clean energy technology transfer under the Department; and
(4) facilitate the development of metrics to measure the impact of clean energy technology transfer programs on—
(A) advancing the development, demonstration, and commercial application of clean energy technologies;
(B) increasing the competitiveness of United States in the clean energy sector, including in manufacturing; and
(C) commercial application of clean energy technologies being developed by entrepreneurs from under-represented backgrounds.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities in this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10715, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1703.)
42 U.S.C. § 19312 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19312. Entrepreneurial leave program
(a) In general
The Secretary shall delegate to Directors the authority to carry out an entrepreneurial leave program (referred to in this section as the “program”) to allow National Laboratory employees to take a full leave of absence from their position, with the option to return to that or a comparable position up to 3 years later, or a partial leave of absence, to advance the commercial application of energy and related technologies relevant to the mission of the Department.
(b) Termination authority
Directors shall retain the authority to terminate National Laboratory employees that participate in the program if such employees are found to violate terms prescribed by the National Laboratory at which such employee is employed.
(c) Licensing
To reduce barriers to participation in the program, the Secretary shall delegate to the Directors the requirement to establish streamlined mechanisms for facilitating the licensing of technology that is the focus of National Laboratory employees who participate in the program.
(d) Report
In accordance with section 16391a of this title, the Secretary shall report annually on the utilization of this authority at National Laboratories, including the number of employees who participate in this program at each National Laboratory and the number of employees who take a permanent leave from their positions at National Laboratories as a result of participating in this program.
(e) Federal ethics
Nothing in this section shall affect existing Federal ethics rules applicable to Federal personnel.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10719, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1707.)
42 U.S.C. § 19313 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19313. National Laboratory non-Federal employee outside employment authority
(a) In general
The Secretary shall delegate to Directors of National Laboratories the authority to allow their non-Federal employees—
(1) to engage in outside employment, including start-up companies based on licensing technologies developed at National Laboratories and consulting in their areas of expertise, and receive compensation from such entities; and
(2) to engage in outside activities related to their areas of expertise at the National Laboratory and may allow employees, in their employment capacity at such outside employment, to access the National Laboratories under the same contracting mechanisms as non-Laboratory employees and entities, in accordance with appropriate conflict of interest protocols.
(b) Requirements
If a Director elects to use the authority granted by subsection (a) of this section, the Director, or their designee, shall—
(1) require employees to disclose to and obtain approval from the Director or their designee prior to engaging in any outside employment;
(2) develop and require appropriate conflict of interest protocols for employees that engage in outside employment;
(3) maintain the authority to terminate employees engaging in outside employment if they are found to violate terms, including conflict of interest protocols, mandated by the Director; and
(4) ensure that any such programs or activities are in conformance with the Department’s research security policies, including DOE Order 486.1.
(c) Additional restrictions
Employees engaging in outside employment may not—
(1) allow such activities to interfere with or impede their duties at the National Laboratory;
(2) engage in activities related to outside employment using National Laboratory government equipment, property, or resources, unless such activities are performed under National Laboratory contracting mechanisms, such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements or Strategic Partnership Projects, whereby all conflicts of interest requirements apply; or
(3) use their position at a National Laboratory to provide an unfair competitive advantage to an outside employer or start-up activity.
(d) Federal ethics
Nothing in this section shall affect existing Federal ethics rules applicable to Federal personnel.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10720, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1707.)
42 U.S.C. § 19321 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19321. Special hiring authority for scientific, engineering, and project management personnel
(a) In general
The Under Secretary for Science shall have the authority to—
(1) make appointments of not more than 60 scientific, engineering, and professional personnel, without regard to civil service laws, to assist the Department in meeting specific project or research needs;
(2) fix the basic pay of any employee appointed under this section at a rate to be determined by the Under Secretary at rates not in excess of Level II of the Executive Schedule (EX–II) under section 5311 of title 5 without regard to the civil service laws; and
(3) pay any employee appointed under this section payments in addition to basic pay, except that the total amount of additional payments paid to an employee under this subsection for any 12-month period shall not exceed the lesser of the following amounts:
(A) $25,000.
(B) The amount equal to 25 percent of the annual rate of basic pay of that employee.
(C) The amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section 5307(a)(1) of title 5.
(b) Term
(1) In general
The term of any employee appointed under this section shall not exceed 3 years unless otherwise authorized in law.
(2) Termination
The Under Secretary for Science shall have the authority to terminate any employee appointed under this section at any time based on performance or changing project or research needs of the Department.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10726, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1710.)
42 U.S.C. § 19341 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19341. Applied laboratories infrastructure restoration and modernization
(a) Definition of National Laboratory.
In this section, the term “National Laboratory” means—
(1) the National Renewable Energy Laboratory;
(2) the National Energy Technology Laboratory;
(3) the Idaho National Laboratory;
(4) the Savannah River National Laboratory;
(5) the Sandia National Laboratories;
(6) the Los Alamos National Laboratory; and
(7) the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
(b) Restoration and Modernization Projects
(1) In general
The Secretary shall fund projects described in paragraph (2) as needed to address the deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization of National Laboratories.
(2) Projects described
The projects referred to in paragraph (1) are, as determined by the Secretary—
(A) priority deferred maintenance projects at National Laboratories, including facilities sustainment for, upgrade of, and construction of research laboratories, administrative and support buildings, utilities, roads, power plants, and any other critical infrastructure; and
(B) lab modernization projects at National Laboratories, including projects relating to core infrastructure needed—
(i) to support existing and emerging science missions with new and specialized requirements for world-leading scientific user facilities and computing capabilities; and
(ii) to maintain safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations, including pilot projects to demonstrate net-zero emissions with resilient operations.
(3) Approach
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use all available approaches and mechanisms, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, including—
(A) capital line items;
(B) minor construction projects;
(C) energy savings performance contracts;
(D) utility energy service contracts;
(E) alternative financing; and
(F) expense funding.
(c) Submission to Congress
For each fiscal year through fiscal year 2027, at the same time as the annual budget submission of the President, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a list of projects for which the Secretary will provide funding under this section, including a description of each project and the funding profile for the project.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities described in this section $800,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, of which, in each fiscal year—
(1) $640,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for projects at National Laboratories described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a); and
(2) $160,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for projects at National Laboratories described in paragraphs (5) through (7) of that subsection.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10761, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1725.)
44 U.S.C. § 734 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 734. Stationery and blank books for Congress
Upon requisition of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, respectively, the Director of the Government Publishing Office shall furnish stationery, blank books, tables, forms, and other necessary papers preparatory to congressional legislation, required for the official use of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or their committees and officers. This does not prevent the purchase by the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives of stationery and blank books necessary for sale to Senators and Members in the stationery rooms of the two Houses as provided by law.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1254; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(c)(1), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 146 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 2, 28 Stat. 601; Mar. 1, 1907, ch. 2284, § 1, 34 Stat. 1013).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “Director of the Government Publishing Office” for “Public Printer”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Stationery room of House of Representatives redesignated Office Supply Service.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Certain functions of Officers of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services replaced by Chief Administrative Officer of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995.
44 U.S.C. § 1315 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 1315. Fish and Wildlife Service: bulletins
In addition to the usual number of the bulletins of the Fish and Wildlife Service, five thousand copies shall be printed: one thousand for the Senate, two thousand for the House of Representatives, and two thousand for distribution by the Service.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1268.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 258 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 73, 28 Stat. 614; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232).
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, § 3, 70 Stat. 1119. See section 742b of Title 16, Conservation.
44 U.S.C. § 1316 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 1316. Fish and Wildlife Service: report of the Director
In addition to the usual number of the report of the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, eight thousand copies shall be printed: two thousand for the Senate, four thousand for the House of Representatives, and two thousand for distribution by the Service.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1268.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 259 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 73, 28 Stat. 614; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232).
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, § 3, 70 Stat. 1119. See section 742b of Title 16, Conservation.
44 U.S.C. § 2307 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 2307. Trust fund account; disbursements; sales of publications and releases
The income from trust funds held by the Board and the proceeds from the sale of securities and other personal property, as and when collected, shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States in a trust fund account to be known as the National Archives Trust Fund, subject to disbursement on the basis of certified vouchers of the Archivist of the United States (or his designee) for activities approved by the Board and in the interest of the national archival and records activities administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, including but not restricted to the preparation and publication of special works, and collections of sources and the preparation, duplication, editing, and release of historical photographic materials and sound recordings. The Archivist may sell publications and releases authorized by this section and paid for out of the income derived from trust funds at a price which will cover their cost, plus 10 percent, and moneys received from these sales shall be paid into, administered, and expended as part of the National Archives Trust Fund.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1293; Pub. L. 98–497, title II, § 202(b), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2294.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 300ee (July 9, 1941, ch. 284, § 5, 55 Stat. 581).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “on the basis of certified vouchers of the Archivist of the United States (or his designee) for activities approved by the Board and in the interest of the national archival and records activities administered by the National Archives and Records Administration” for “by the Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, on the basis of certified vouchers of the Chairman or his authorized agent, unless otherwise restricted by the instrument of gift or bequest, for and in the interest of the national archival and records activities administered by the General Services Administration” and “Archivist” for “Chairman” in second sentence.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–497 effective Apr. 1, 1985, see section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Division of Disbursement of Treasury Department consolidated into Fiscal Service of Treasury Department by section 1(a)(1) of Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See section 306 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
51 U.S.C. § 40113 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 40113. Airspace systems research
(a) Objective.—
The Airspace Systems Research program shall pursue research and development to enable revolutionary improvements to and modernization of the National Airspace System, as well as to enable the introduction of new systems for vehicles that can take advantage of an improved, modern air transportation system.
(b) Alignment.—
Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall align the projects of the Airspace Systems Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3380.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
40113
42 U.S.C. 16723.
Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 423, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2925.
In subsection (b), the date “December 30, 2005” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
text: Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10832, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1748, provided that:
“(a) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation Program.—
The Administrator [of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration] shall—
“(1) research and test capabilities and concepts, including unmanned aircraft systems communications, for integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system;
“(2) leverage the partnership NASA [National Aeronautics and Space Administration] has with industry focused on the advancement of technologies for future air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems; and
“(3) continue to leverage the research and testing portfolio of NASA to inform the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system, consistent with public safety and national security objectives.
“(b) Sense of Congress on Coordination With Federal Aviation Administration.—
It is the sense of Congress that—
“(1) NASA should continue—
“(A) to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration on research on air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems; and
“(B) to assist the Federal Aviation Administration in the integration of air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system; and
“(2) the test ranges (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) should continue to be leveraged for research on—
“(A) air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems; and
“(B) the integration of such systems into the national airspace system.”
[For definition of “unmanned aircraft system” as used in section 10832 of Pub. L. 117–167, set out above, see section 10802 of Pub. L. 117–167, set out as a Definitions note under section 10101 of this title.]