r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE wiki — defined terms

“converted housing unit” applies in that section

The term “converted housing unit” means a housing unit that is created using a covered grant. (3) Covered grant

“covered grant” applies in that section

The term “covered grant” means a grant awarded under the Pilot Program. (4) Eligible entity

“eligible entity” applies in that section

The term “eligible entity” means a participating jurisdiction. (5) Pilot Program

“Pilot Program” applies in that section

The term “Pilot Program” means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (6) Vacant and abandoned building

“vacant and abandoned building” applies in that section

The term “vacant and abandoned building” means a property— (A) that was constructed for use as a warehouse, factory, mall, strip mall, or hotel, or for another industrial or commercial use; and (B) (i) with respect to which— (I) a code enforcement inspection has determined that the property is not safe; and (II) not less than 90 days have elapsed since the owner was notified of the deficiencies in the property and the owner has taken no corrective action; or (ii) that is subject to a court-ordered receivership or nuisance abatement related to abandonment pursuant to State or local law or otherwise meets the definition of an abandoned property under State law.

“surplus cash flow” applies in that section

the term “surplus cash flow” means the cash flow of the project after the payment of all amounts due under the first mortgage, operating expenses, and required replacement reserves, as determined by the participating jurisdiction. (B) Additional interest payments Under the model program, for any year in which the sum of the surplus cash flow of a project and the return on equity exceeds all interest payments due under subparagraph (A), 50 percent of the excess surplus cash flow shall be paid to the participating jurisdiction’s HOME Investment Trust Fund as additional interest.

“self-help housing” applies in that section

The term “self-help housing” means the same as in section 1490c of this title . (f) Additional restrictions The guidelines for the model program shall generally comport with the additional protections and restrictions specified under section 1490c of this title .

“Board” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Board of Directors” or “Board” means the Board of Directors of the National Homeownership Trust under section 12851(b) of this title . (2) Displaced homemaker

“Board of Directors” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Board of Directors” or “Board” means the Board of Directors of the National Homeownership Trust under section 12851(b) of this title . (2) Displaced homemaker

“displaced homemaker” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “displaced homemaker” means an individual who— (A) is an adult; (B) has not worked full-time full-year in the labor force for a number of years, but has during such years, worked primarily without remuneration to care for the home and family; and (C) is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment. (3) Fund

“Fund” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Fund” means the National Homeownership Trust Fund established in section 12853 of this title . (4) Single parent

“single parent” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “single parent” means an individual who— (A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse; and (B) (i) has 1 or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody; or (ii) is pregnant. (5) State

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State” means the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (6) Trust

“Trust” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Trust” means the National Homeownership Trust established in section 12851 of this title .

“applicant” applies throughout its part

The term “applicant” means the following entities that may represent the tenants of the housing: (A) A resident management corporation established in accordance with the requirements of the Secretary under section 1437r of this title . (B) A resident council. (C) A cooperative association. (D) A public or private nonprofit organization. (E) A public body (including an agency or instrumentality thereof). (F) A public housing agency (including an Indian housing authority). (G) A mutual housing association.;

“eligible family” applies throughout its part

The term “eligible family” means a family or individual— (A) who is a tenant of the eligible property on the date the Secretary approves an implementation grant; or (B) whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary with adjustments for smaller and larger families.;

“eligible property” applies throughout its part

The term “eligible property” means a multifamily rental property, containing 5 or more units, that is— (A) owned or held by the Secretary; (B) financed by a loan or mortgage held by the Secretary or insured by the Secretary; (C) determined by the Secretary to have serious physical or financial problems under the terms of an insurance or loan program administered by the Secretary; or (D) owned or held by the Secretary of Agriculture, the Resolution Trust Corporation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, the General Services Administration, any other Federal agency, or a State or local government or an agency or instrumentality …

“homeownership program” applies throughout its part

The term “homeownership program” means a program for homeownership under this part.;

“Indian housing authority” applies throughout its part

The term “Indian housing authority” has the meaning given such term in section 1437a(b)(11) 1 of this title.;

“low-income family” applies throughout its part

The term “low-income family” has the meaning given such term in section 1437a(b)(2) of this title .;

“public housing agency” applies throughout its part

The term “public housing agency” has the meaning given such term in section 1437a(b)(6) of this title .;

“recipient” applies throughout its part

The term “recipient” means an applicant approved to receive a grant under this title 1 or such other entity specified in the approved application that will assume the obligations of the recipient under this part.;

“resident council” applies throughout its part

The term “resident council” means any incorporated nonprofit organization or association that— (A) is representative of the tenants of the housing; (B) adopts written procedures providing for the election of officers on a regular basis; and (C) has a democratically elected governing board, elected by the tenants of the housing.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its part

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

“applicant” applies throughout its part

The term “applicant” means a private nonprofit organization, cooperative association, or a public agency (including an agency or instrumentality thereof) in cooperation with a private nonprofit organization.;

“displaced homemaker” applies throughout its part

The term “displaced homemaker” has the same meaning as in section 12704 of this title .;

“eligible family” applies throughout its part

The term “eligible family” means a family or individual who— (A) has an income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary with adjustments for smaller and larger families; and (B) is a first-time homebuyer.;

“eligible property” applies throughout its part

The term “eligible property” means a single family property, containing no more than four units, that is owned or held by the Secretary, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Resolution Trust Corporation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, the General Services Administration, any other Federal agency, a State or local government (including any in rem property), or a public housing agency or an Indian housing authority (excluding public or Indian housing under the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C.

“first-time homebuyer” applies throughout its part

The term “first-time homebuyer” has the same meaning as in section 12704 of this title .;

“homeownership program” applies throughout its part

The term “homeownership program” means a program for homeownership under this part.;

“Indian housing authority” applies throughout its part

The term “Indian housing authority” has the meaning given such term in section 3(b)(11) 1 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.;

“low-income family” applies throughout its part

The term “low-income family” has the meaning given such term in section 3(b)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(2) ].;

“public housing agency” applies throughout its part

The term “public housing agency” has the meaning given such term in section 3(b)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6) ].;

“recipient” applies throughout its part

The term “recipient” means an applicant approved to receive a grant under this part or such other entity specified in the approved application that will assume the obligations of the recipient under this part.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its part

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.;

“single parent” applies throughout its part

The term “single parent” means an individual who— (A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse; and (B) (i) has 1 or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody; or (ii) is pregnant.

“home” applies in that section

The term “home” means any 1- to 4-family dwelling. Such term includes any dwelling unit in a condominium project or cooperative project consisting of not more than 4 dwelling units, any town house, and any manufactured home. (2) Metropolitan statistical area

“metropolitan statistical area” applies in that section

The term “metropolitan statistical area” means a metropolitan statistical area as established by the Office of Management and Budget. (3) Nonprofit organization

“nonprofit organization” applies in that section

The term “nonprofit organization” means a private nonprofit corporation, or other private nonprofit legal entity, that is approved by the Secretary as to financial responsibility. (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (5) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (6) Unit of general local government

“unit of general local government” applies in that section

The term “unit of general local government” means any borough, city, county, parish, town, township, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. (c) Assistance to nonprofit organizations (1) In general The Secretary may provide assistance to nonprofit organizations to carry out enterprise zone homeownership opportunity programs to promote homeownership in federally approved and equivalent State-approved enterprise zones in accordance with the provisions of this section. Such assistance shall be made in the form of grants.

“acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases” applies throughout its chapter

The term “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases” or “AIDS” means the disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.;

“AIDS” applies throughout its chapter

The term “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases” or “AIDS” means the disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.;

“applicant” applies throughout its chapter

The term “applicant” means a State, a unit of general local government, or a nonprofit organization eligible to receive assistance under this chapter.;

“city” applies throughout its chapter

The term “city” has the meaning given the term in section 5302(a) of this title .;

“eligible person” applies throughout its chapter

The term “eligible person” means a person with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or a related disease and the family of such person.;

“grantee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “grantee” means a State or unit of general local government receiving grants from the Secretary under this chapter.;

“HIV” applies throughout its chapter

The term “HIV” means infection with the human immunodeficiency virus.;

“individuals living with HIV or AIDS” applies throughout its chapter

The term “individuals living with HIV or AIDS” means, with respect to the counting of cases in a geographic area during a period of time, the sum of— (A) the number of living non-AIDS cases of HIV in the area; and (B) the number of living cases of AIDS in the area.

“locality” applies throughout its chapter

The term “locality” means the geographical area within the jurisdiction of a local government.;

“low-income individual” applies throughout its chapter

The term “low-income individual” means any individual or family whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that the Secretary may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median income for the area if the Secretary finds that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or unusually high or low family incomes.;

“metropolitan statistical area” applies throughout its chapter

The term “metropolitan statistical area” means a metropolitan statistical area as established by the Office of Management and Budget. Such term includes the District of Columbia.;

“nonprofit organization” applies throughout its chapter

The term “nonprofit organization” means any nonprofit organization (including a State or locally chartered, nonprofit organization) that— (A) is organized under State or local laws; (B) has no part of its net earnings inuring to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; (C) complies with standards of financial accountability acceptable to the Secretary; and (D) has among its purposes significant activities related to providing services or housing to persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or related diseases.;

“project sponsor” applies throughout its chapter

The term “project sponsor” means a nonprofit organization or a housing agency of a State or unit of general local government that contracts with a grantee to receive assistance under this chapter.;

“recipient” applies throughout its chapter

The term “recipient” means a grantee or other applicant receiving funds under this chapter. 1;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.;

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any agency or instrumentality thereof that is established pursuant to legislation and designated by the chief executive to act on behalf of the jurisdiction with regard to provisions of this chapter.;

“unit of general local government” applies throughout its chapter

The term “unit of general local government” has the same meaning as in section 12704 of this title .;

“alternative grantee” applies in that section

the term “alternative grantee” means a public housing agency (as defined in section 1437a(b) of this title ), a unified funding agency (as defined in section 11360 of this title ), a State, a unit of general local government, or an instrumentality of State or local government.

“qualifying smoke alarm” applies in that section

The term “qualifying smoke alarm” means a smoke alarm that— (i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before December 29, 2022 , and not substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022 — (I) (aa) is hardwired; or (bb) uses 10-year non rechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and— (AA) is sealed; (BB) is tamper resistant; and (CC) contains silencing means; and (II) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or (ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022 , is hardwired.

“smoke alarm” applies in that section

The term “smoke alarm” has the meaning given the term “smoke detector” in section 2225(d) of title 15 . (B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined

“Administrator” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.;

“Agency” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Agency” means the Environmental Protection Agency.;

“multi-media” applies throughout its chapter

The term “multi-media” means water, air, and land. (7) The term “SIC codes” refers to the 2-digit code numbers used for classification of economic activity in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual.

“release” applies throughout its chapter

The term “release” has the same meaning as provided by section 11049(8) of this title . (5);

“source reduction” applies throughout its chapter

The term “source reduction” means any practice which— (i) reduces the amount of any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant entering any waste stream or otherwise released into the environment (including fugitive emissions) prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal; and (ii) reduces the hazards to public health and the environment associated with the release of such substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The term includes equipment or technology modifications, process or procedure modifications, reformulation or redesign of products, substitution of raw materials, and improvements in housekeeping, maintenance, training, or inventory control.

“toxic chemical” applies throughout its chapter

The term “toxic chemical” means any substance on the list described in section 11023(c) of this title .;

“Secretary” applies in that section

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.

“Administrator” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;

“alternative fuel” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “alternative fuel” means methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols; mixtures containing 85 percent or more (or such other percentage, but not less than 70 percent, as determined by the Secretary, by rule, to provide for requirements relating to cold start, safety, or vehicle functions) by volume of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols with gasoline or other fuels; natural gas, including liquid fuels domestically produced from natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas; hydrogen; coal-derived liquid fuels; fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials; electricity (including electricity from solar energy); and any other fuel the Secretary determines, by …

“alternative fueled vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “alternative fueled vehicle” means a dedicated vehicle or a dual fueled vehicle; (B) Inclusions .—

“comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle which is, as determined by the Secretary— (A) commercially available at the time the comparability of the vehicle is being assessed; (B) powered by an internal combustion engine that utilizes gasoline or diesel fuel as its fuel source; and (C) provides passenger capacity or payload capacity the same or similar to the alternative fueled vehicle to which it is being compared; (5) “covered person” means a person that owns, operates, leases, or otherwise controls— (A) a fleet that contains at least 20 motor vehicles that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled, and are used primarily within a …

“dedicated vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “dedicated vehicle” means— (A) a dedicated automobile, as such term is defined in section 32901(a)(7) 2 of title 49; or (B) a motor vehicle, other than an automobile, that operates solely on alternative fuel;

“domestic” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “domestic” means derived from resources within the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, including the outer Continental Shelf, as such term is defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act [ 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.], or from resources within a Nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade;

“dual fueled vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “dual fueled vehicle” means— (A) dual fueled automobile, as such term is defined in section 32901(a)(8) 2 of title 49; or (B) a motor vehicle, other than an automobile, that is capable of operating on alternative fuel and is capable of operating on gasoline or diesel fuel;

“fleet” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “fleet” means a group of 20 or more light duty motor vehicles, used primarily in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area, as established by the Bureau of the Census, with a 1980 population of more than 250,000, that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled and are owned, operated, leased, or otherwise controlled by a governmental entity or other person who owns, operates, leases, or otherwise controls 50 or more such vehicles, by any person who controls such person, by any person controlled by such person, and by any person under common control with such person, except that such term does not include— (A) motor vehicles held …

“fuel supplier” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “fuel supplier” means— (A) any person engaged in the importing, refining, or processing of crude oil to produce motor fuel; (B) any person engaged in the importation, production, storage, transportation, distribution, or sale of motor fuel; and (C) any person engaged in generating, transmitting, importing, or selling at wholesale or retail electricity;

“light duty motor vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “light duty motor vehicle” means a light duty truck or light duty vehicle, as such terms are defined under section 7550(7) of this title , of less than or equal to 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating;

“motor fuel” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “motor fuel” means any substance suitable as a fuel for a motor vehicle;

“motor vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “motor vehicle” has the meaning given such term under section 7550(2) of this title ; and;

“replacement fuel” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “replacement fuel” means the portion of any motor fuel that is methanol, ethanol, or other alcohols, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, coal derived liquid fuels, fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials, electricity (including electricity from solar energy), ethers, or any other fuel the Secretary determines, by rule, is substantially not petroleum and would yield substantial energy security benefits and substantial environmental benefits.

“Federal fleet” applies in that section

the term “Federal fleet” means 20 or more light duty motor vehicles, located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area, as established by the Bureau of the Census, with a 1980 population of more than 250,000, that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled and are owned, operated, leased, or otherwise controlled by or assigned to any Federal executive department, military department, Government corporation, independent establishment, or executive agency, the United States Postal Service, the Congress, the courts of the United States, or the Executive Office of the President.

“medium duty passenger vehicle” applies in that section

The term “medium duty passenger vehicle” has the meaning given that term 1 section 523.2 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on December 19, 2007 . (2) Prohibition (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no Federal agency shall acquire a light duty motor vehicle or medium duty passenger vehicle that is not a low greenhouse gas emitting vehicle.

“biodiesel” applies in that section

the term “biodiesel”— (A) means a diesel fuel substitute produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources that meets the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the Environmental Protection Agency under section 7545 of this title ; (B) includes biodiesel derived from— (i) animal wastes, including poultry fats and poultry wastes, and other waste materials; or (ii) municipal solid waste and sludges and oils derived from wastewater and the treatment of wastewater; and;

“qualifying volume” applies in that section

the term “qualifying volume” means— (A) 450 gallons; or (B) if the Secretary determines by rule that the average annual alternative fuel use in light duty vehicles by fleets and covered persons exceeds 450 gallons or gallon equivalents, the amount of such average annual alternative fuel use.

“Governor” applies in that section

The term “Governor” means the chief executive of a State. (2) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this section, $10,000,000 for each of the 5 fiscal years beginning after October 24, 1992 .

“fuel cell electric vehicle” applies in that section

The term “fuel cell electric vehicle” means an on-road or non-road vehicle that uses a fuel cell (as defined in section 16152 of this title ). (2) Hybrid electric vehicle

“hybrid electric vehicle” applies in that section

The term “hybrid electric vehicle” means a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle (as defined in section 30B(d)(3) of title 26 ). (3) Medium- or heavy-duty electric vehicle

“medium- or heavy-duty electric vehicle” applies in that section

The term “medium- or heavy-duty electric vehicle” means an electric, hybrid electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 8,501 pounds. (4) Neighborhood electric vehicle

“neighborhood electric vehicle” applies in that section

The term “neighborhood electric vehicle” means a 4-wheeled on-road or nonroad vehicle that— (A) has a top attainable speed in 1 mile of more than 20 mph and not more than 25 mph on a paved level surface; and (B) is propelled by an electric motor and on-board, rechargeable energy storage system that is rechargeable using an off-board source of electricity. (5) Plug-in electric drive vehicle

“plug-in electric drive vehicle” applies in that section

The term “plug-in electric drive vehicle” means a vehicle that— (A) draws motive power from a battery with a capacity of at least 4 kilowatt-hours; (B) can be recharged from an external source of electricity for motive power; and (C) is a light-, medium-, or heavy duty motor vehicle or nonroad vehicle (as those terms are defined in section 7550 of this title ).

“antitrust laws” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “antitrust laws” means the Acts set forth in section 12 of title 15 ;

“associated equipment” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “associated equipment” means equipment necessary for the regeneration, refueling, or recharging of batteries or other forms of electric energy used to power an electric motor vehicle and, in the case of electric-hybrid vehicles, such term includes nonpetroleum-related equipment necessary for, and solely related to, the demonstration of such vehicles;

“discount payment” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “discount payment” means the amount determined pursuant to section 13283 of this title ;

“electric motor vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “electric motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays, or other sources of electric current and may include an electric-hybrid vehicle;

“electric-hybrid vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “electric-hybrid vehicle” means a vehicle primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other source of electric current and also relies on a non-electric source of power;

“eligible metropolitan area” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “eligible metropolitan area” means any Metropolitan Area (as such term is defined by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to section 3504 of title 44 ) with a 1980 population of 250,000 or more that has been designated by a proposer and the Secretary for a demonstration project under this subchapter, except that the Secretary may designate an area with a 1990 population of 50,000 or more as an eligible metropolitan area;

“infrastructure and support systems” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “infrastructure and support systems” includes support and maintenance services and facilities, electricity delivery mechanisms and methods, regulatory treatment of investment in electric motor vehicles and associated equipment, consumer education programs, safety and health procedures, and battery availability, replacement, recycling, and disposal, that may be required to enable electric utilities, manufacturers, and others to support the operation and maintenance of electric motor vehicles and associated equipment;

“motor vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “motor vehicle” has the meaning given such term under section 7550(2) of this title ;

“non-Federal person” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “non-Federal person” means an entity not part of the Federal Government that is either— (A) organized under the laws of the United States or the laws of a State of the United States; or (B) a unit of State or local government;

“price differential” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “price differential” means— (A) in the case of a purchased electric motor vehicle, the difference between the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of such electric motor vehicle and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of a comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicle; and (B) in the case of a leased electric motor vehicle, the difference between the monthly lease payment of such electric motor vehicle over the life of the lease and the monthly lease payment of a comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicle over the life of the lease; and;

“proposer” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “proposer” means a non-Federal person that submits a proposal to conduct a demonstration project under this subchapter;

“user” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “user” means a person or entity that purchases or leases an electric motor vehicle.

“domestic companies” applies in that section

the term “domestic companies” means entities which are substantially involved in the United States in the domestic production of motor vehicles for sale in the United States and have a substantial percentage of their production facilities in the United States.

“developing country” applies in that section

the term “developing country” includes, but is not limited to, countries in Central and Eastern Europe or in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. (m) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program required by this section, $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

“host country” applies in that section

the term “host country” means a foreign country which is— (A) the participant in or the site of the proposed renewable energy technology project; and (B) either— (i) classified as a country eligible to participate in development assistance programs of the Agency for International Development pursuant to applicable law or regulation; or (ii) a developing country.;

“critical material” applies in that section

the term “critical material” has the meaning given the term in section 1606 of title 30 .

“host country” applies in that section

the term “host country” means a foreign country which is— (1) the participant in or the site of the proposed clean coal technology project; and (2) either— (A) classified as a country eligible to participate in development assistance programs of the Agency for International Development pursuant to applicable law or regulation; or (B) a developing country or country with an economy in transition from a nonmarket to a market economy. (m) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program required by this section, $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

“coal combustion byproducts” applies in that section

the term “coal combustion byproducts” means the residues from the combustion of coal including ash, slag, and flue gas desulfurization materials. (b) Study and report to Congress (1) The Secretary shall conduct a detailed and comprehensive study on the institutional, legal, and regulatory barriers to increased utilization of coal combustion byproducts by potential governmental and commercial users. Such study shall identify and investigate barriers found to exist at the Federal, State, or local level, which may have limited or may have the foreseeable effect of limiting the quantities of coal combustion byproducts that are utilized.

“Affected State” applies in that section

The term “Affected State” means a State listed by the Secretary of the Interior, with the participation of the Secretary of Energy, under subsection (b).;

“coal seam” applies in that section

The term “coal seam” means any stratum of coal 20 inches or more in thickness, unless a stratum of less thickness is being commercially worked, or can in the judgment of the Secretary of the Interior forseeably 3 be commercially worked and will require protection if wells are being drilled through it.

“coalbed methane gas” applies in that section

The term “coalbed methane gas” means occluded natural gas produced (or which may be produced) from coalbeds and rock strata associated therewith.;

“nonparticipating working interest owner” applies in that section

The term “nonparticipating working interest owner” means a gas or oil owner of a tract included in a spacing unit which elects to share in the operation of the well on a carried basis by agreeing to have its proportionate share of the costs allocable to its interest charged against its share of production of the well in accordance with subsection (f)(3).;

“participating working interest owner” applies in that section

The term “participating working interest owner” means a gas or oil owner which elects to bear a share of the risks and costs of drilling, completing, equipping, gathering, operating (including any and all disposal costs) 2 plugging, and abandoning a well on a spacing unit and to receive a share of production from the well equal to the proportion which the acreage in the spacing unit it owns or holds under lease bears to the total acreage of the spacing unit.;

“unit operator” applies in that section

The term “unit operator” means the entity designated in a pooling order to develop a spacing unit by the drilling of one or more wells on the unit.;

“developing country” applies in that section

the term “developing country” includes, but is not limited to, countries in Central and Eastern Europe or in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. (n) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program required by this section, $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

“host country” applies in that section

the term “host country” means a foreign country which is— (A) the participant in or the site of the proposed innovative energy technology project; and (B) either— (i) classified as a country eligible to participate in development assistance programs of the Agency for International Development pursuant to applicable law or regulation; or (ii) a developing country; and;

“Advisory Committee” applies in that section

The term “Advisory Committee” means the Climate Change Technology Advisory Committee established under subsection (f)(1). (2) Carbon sequestration

“carbon sequestration” applies in that section

The term “carbon sequestration” means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (3) Committee

“Committee” applies in that section

The term “Committee” means the Committee on Climate Change Technology established under subsection (b)(1). (4) Developing country

“developing country” applies in that section

The term “developing country” has the meaning given the term in section 13387(m) of this title . (5) Greenhouse gas

“greenhouse gas” applies in that section

The term “greenhouse gas” means— (A) carbon dioxide; (B) methane; (C) nitrous oxide; (D) hydrofluorocarbons; (E) perfluorocarbons; and (F) sulfur hexafluoride. (6) Greenhouse gas intensity

“greenhouse gas intensity” applies in that section

The term “greenhouse gas intensity” means the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output. (7) National Laboratory

“National Laboratory” applies in that section

The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801(3) 1 of this title. (b) Committee on Climate Change Technology (1) In general Not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005 , the President shall establish a Committee on Climate Change Technology to— (A) integrate current Federal climate reports; and (B) coordinate Federal climate change technology activities and programs carried out in furtherance of the strategy developed under subsection (c)(1).

“alternative fuels” applies throughout its part

the term “alternative fuels” includes natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, fuels other than alcohol that are derived from biological materials, and any fuel the content of which is at least 85 percent by volume methanol, ethanol, or other alcohol. (e) Authorization of appropriations (1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this part, including all transportation sector energy conservation research and development (other than activities under section 13435 of this title ) and all transportation sector biofuels energy systems under solar energy, $119,144,000 for fiscal year 1993 and $160,000,000 for fiscal year 1994.

“alternative fuel vehicle” applies in that section

the term “alternative fuel vehicle” means a motor vehicle that operates on alternative fuels; and;

“motor vehicle” applies in that section

the term “motor vehicle” includes any automobile, truck, bus, van, or other on-road or off-road motor vehicle, including a boat.

“advanced battery technology” applies in that section

the term “advanced battery technology” means electrochemical storage devices and systems, including fuel cells, and associated technology necessary to charge, discharge, recharge, or regenerate such devices, for use as a source of power for an electric motor vehicle and any other associated equipment;

“associated equipment” applies in that section

the term “associated equipment” means equipment necessary for the regeneration, refueling, or recharging of batteries or other forms of electric energy used to power an electric motor vehicle and, in the case of electric-hybrid vehicles, such term includes nonpetroleum-related equipment necessary for, and solely related to, the demonstration of such vehicles;

“electric motor vehicle” applies in that section

the term “electric motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays, or other sources of electric current and may include an electric-hybrid vehicle; and;

“electric-hybrid vehicle” applies in that section

the term “electric-hybrid vehicle” means vehicle primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other sources of electric current and also relies on a nonelectric source of power that also operates on or is capable of operating on a nonelectrical source of power.

“advanced nuclear reactor technologies” applies throughout its part

the term “advanced nuclear reactor technologies” means— (A) advanced light water reactors that may be commercially available in the near-term, including but not limited to mid-sized reactors with passive safety features for the generation of commercial electric power from nuclear fission; and (B) other advanced nuclear reactor technologies that may require prototype demonstration prior to commercial availability in the mid- or long-term, including but not limited to high-temperature, gas-cooled reactors and liquid metal reactors, for the generation of commercial electric power from nuclear fission;

“certification” applies throughout its part

the term “certification” means approval by the Commission of a standardized design.

“Commission” applies throughout its part

the term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission;

“standardized design” applies throughout its part

the term “standardized design” means a design for a nuclear power plant that may be utilized for a multiple number of units or a multiple number of sites; and;

“eligible jurisdiction” applies in that section

The term “eligible jurisdiction” means a State that is determined to be eligible for a grant under this paragraph in accordance with subparagraph (D). (ii) EPSCoR

“EPSCoR” applies in that section

The term “EPSCoR” means the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research operated under subparagraph (B). (iii) National Laboratory

“National Laboratory” applies in that section

The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (iv) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means— (I) a State; (II) the District of Columbia; (III) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (IV) Guam; and (V) the United States Virgin Islands. (B) Program operation The Secretary shall operate an Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.

“qualified entity” applies in that section

the term “qualified entity” means a nonprofit corporation, association, or institution that has demonstrated special knowledge of, and experience with, the education of low-income and first generation college students and whose primary mission is the operation of national programs that focus on low-income students and provide training and other services to educators. (h) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from section 13503(e) of this title and the Environmental Restoration and Waste Management program, to carry out the purposes of this section.

“advanced manufacturing technology” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “advanced manufacturing technology” means processes, equipment, techniques, practices, and capabilities that are applied for the purpose of— (A) improving the productivity, quality, or energy efficiency of the design, development, testing, or manufacture of a product; or (B) expanding the technical capability to design, develop, test, or manufacture a product that is fundamentally different in character from existing products and that will result in improved energy efficiency;

“advanced materials” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “advanced materials” means materials that are processed, synthesized, fabricated, and manufactured to develop high performance properties that exceed the corresponding properties of conventional materials for structural, electronic, magnetic, or photonic applications, or for joining, welding, bonding, or packaging components into complex assemblies, including— (A) advanced monolithic materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers; (B) advanced composite materials such as metal matrix (including intermetallics), polymer matrix, ceramic matrix, continuous fiber ceramic composite, and carbon matrix composites; and (C) advanced electronic, magnetic, and photonic materials, including …

“United States” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “United States” means the 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

“costs related to decommissioning of nuclear facilities” applies in that section

the term “costs related to decommissioning of nuclear facilities” means any cost associated with the compliance with regulatory requirements governing the decommissioning of nuclear facilities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission;

“costs related to storage and disposal of nuclear waste” applies in that section

the term “costs related to storage and disposal of nuclear waste” means any costs, whether required by regulation or incurred as a matter of prudent business practice, associated with the storage or disposal of nuclear waste;

“nuclear hot cell services” applies in that section

the term “nuclear hot cell services” means services related to the examination of, or performance of various operations on, nuclear fuel rods, control assemblies, or other components that are emitting large quantities of ionizing radiation; and;

“nuclear waste” applies in that section

the term “nuclear waste” means any radioactive waste material subject to regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Department of Energy.

“joint venture” applies in that section

the term “joint venture” has the meaning given the term “joint research and development venture” under section 4301(a)(6) and (b) of title 15, except that such term may apply under this section to research, development, demonstration, and commercial application joint ventures. (d) Protection of information Section 12(c)(7) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 [ 15 U.S.C. 3710a(c)(7) ], relating to the protection of information, shall apply to research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs and activities under this Act.