r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 42 defines, in section order.
“cost of a direct loan” applies in that section
The term “cost of a direct loan” has the meaning given the term in section 661a(5)(B) of title 2 . (b) Authorization Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary shall use amounts made available under subsection (e) to provide the cost of a direct loan to the borrower for purposes of placing the clean coal technology plant into reliable operation for the generation of electricity. (c) Requirements (1) Maximum loan amount The amount of the direct loan provided under subsection (b) shall not exceed $80,000,000.
“compliant coal” applies in that section
the term “compliant coal” means coal that contains not less than 1.0 and not more than 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu; and;
“supercompliant coal” applies in that section
the term “supercompliant coal” means coal that contains less than 1.0 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu. (b) Completion and updating of the inventory The Secretary— (1) shall complete the inventory under subsection (a) by not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005 ; and (2) shall update the inventory as the availability of data and developments in technology warrant.
“advanced nuclear facility” applies in that section
The term “advanced nuclear facility” means any nuclear facility the reactor design for which is approved after December 31, 1993 , by the Commission (and such design or a substantially similar design of comparable capacity was not approved on or before that date). (2) Combined license
“combined license” applies in that section
The term “combined license” means a combined construction and operating license for an advanced nuclear facility issued by the Commission. (3) Commission
“Commission” applies in that section
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (4) Sponsor
“loan cost” applies in that section
the term “loan cost” has the meaning given the term “cost of a loan guarantee” under section 661a(5)(C) of title 2 . (B) Establishment of accounts There is established in the Department 2 separate accounts, which shall be known as the— (i) “Standby Support Program Account”; and (ii) “Standby Support Grant Account”.
“sponsor” applies in that section
The term “sponsor” means a person who has applied for or been granted a combined license. (b) Contract authority (1) In general The Secretary may enter into contracts under this section with sponsors of an advanced nuclear facility that cover a total of 6 reactors, with the 6 reactors consisting of not more than 3 different reactor designs, in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) Requirement for contracts (A) Definition of loan cost In this paragraph,
“byproduct material” applies in that section
the term “byproduct material” has the meaning given the term in paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 2014(e) of this title . (ii) Preparation and publication To facilitate an orderly transition of regulatory authority with respect to byproduct material, the Commission, in issuing regulations under subparagraph (A), shall prepare and publish a transition plan for— (I) States that have not, before the date on which the plan is published, entered into an agreement with the Commission under section 2021(b) of this title ; and (II) States that have entered into an agreement with the Commission under that section before the date on which the plan is published.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a for-profit corporation; (B) a nonprofit corporation; or (C) an institution of higher education. (2) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means a program established under subsection (b). (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a program to improve technologies for the commercialization of— (1) a combination hybrid/flexible fuel vehicle; or (2) a plug-in hybrid/flexible fuel vehicle. (c) Grants In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall provide grants that give preference to proposals that— (1) achieve the greatest reduction in miles per gallon of petroleum fuel consumption; (2) achieve not less than 250 miles per gallon of petroleum fuel consumption; and (3) have the greatest potential of commercialization to the general public within 5 years.
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Alternative fuel
“alternative fuel” applies in that section
The term “alternative fuel” means liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, propane, or biofuels. (3) Clean school bus
“clean school bus” applies in that section
The term “clean school bus” means a school bus that— (A) the Administrator certifies reduces emissions and is operated entirely or in part using an alternative fuel; or (B) is a zero-emission school bus. (4) Eligible contractor
“eligible contractor” applies in that section
The term “eligible contractor” means a contractor that is a for-profit, not-for-profit, or nonprofit entity that has the capacity— (A) to sell, lease, license, or contract for service clean school buses, zero-emission school buses, charging or fueling infrastructure, or other equipment needed to charge, fuel, or maintain clean school buses or zero-emission school buses, to individuals or entities that own, lease, license, or contract for service a school bus or a fleet of school buses; or (B) to arrange financing for such a sale, lease, license, or contract for service. (5) Eligible recipient (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B),
“eligible recipient” applies in that section
the term “eligible recipient” means— (i) 1 or more local or State governmental entities responsible for— (I) providing school bus service to 1 or more public school systems; or (II) the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses; (ii) an eligible contractor; (iii) a nonprofit school transportation association; (iv) a charter school (as defined in section 7221i of title 20 ) responsible for the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses for that charter school; or (v) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 5304 of title 25 ), Tribal organization (as defined in that section), or tribally controlled school (as defined in section 2511 of title 25 ) …
“high-need local educational agency” applies in that section
The term “high-need local educational agency” means a local educational agency (as defined in section 7801 of title 20 ) that is among the local educational agencies in the applicable State with high percentages of children counted under section 6333(c) of title 20 , on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data available, as determined by the Secretary of Education (or, for a local educational agency for which no such data is available, such other data as the Secretary of Education determines to be satisfactory). (7) School bus
“school bus” applies in that section
The term “school bus” has the meaning given the term “schoolbus” in section 30125(a) of title 49 . (8) Zero-emission school bus
“zero-emission school bus” applies in that section
The term “zero-emission school bus” means a school bus that is certified by the Administrator to have a drivetrain that produces, under any possible operational mode or condition, zero exhaust emission of— (A) any air pollutant that is listed pursuant to section 7408(a) of this title (or any precursor to such an air pollutant); and (B) any greenhouse gas.
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Alternative fuel
“alternative fuel” applies in that section
The term “alternative fuel” means— (A) liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, or propane; (B) methanol or ethanol at no less than 85 percent by volume; or (C) biodiesel conforming with standards published by the American Society for Testing and Materials as of August 10, 2005 . (3) Clean school bus
“clean school bus” applies in that section
The term “clean school bus” means a school bus with a gross vehicle weight of greater than 14,000 pounds that— (A) is powered by a heavy duty engine; and (B) is operated solely on an alternative fuel or ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. (4) Eligible recipient (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B),
“eligible recipient” applies in that section
the term “eligible recipient” means— (i) one or more local or State governmental entities responsible for providing school bus service to one or more public school systems or the purchase of school buses; (ii) one or more contracting entities that provide school bus service to one or more public school systems; or (iii) a nonprofit school transportation association.
“retrofit technology” applies in that section
The term “retrofit technology” means a particulate filter or other emissions control equipment that is verified or certified by the Administrator or the California Air Resources Board as an effective emission reduction technology when installed on an existing school bus. (6) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (7) Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
“ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel” applies in that section
The term “ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel” means diesel fuel that contains sulfur at not more than 15 parts per million. (b) Program for retrofit or replacement of certain existing school buses with clean school buses (1) Establishment (A) In general The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary and other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall establish a program for awarding grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipients for the replacement of, retrofit (including repowering, aftertreatment, and remanufactured engines) of, or purchase of alternative fuels for, certain existing school buses.
“tier 2 emission standards” applies in that section
the term “tier 2 emission standards” means the motor vehicle emission standards that apply to passenger cars, light trucks, and larger passenger vehicles manufactured after the 2003 model year, as issued on February 10, 2000 , by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under sections 7521 and 7545 of this title. (b) Diesel combustion and after-treatment technologies The Secretary shall accelerate efforts to improve diesel combustion and after-treatment technologies for use in diesel fueled motor vehicles.
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the Conserve by Bicycling Program established by subsection (b). (2) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (b) Establishment There is established within the Department of Transportation a program to be known as the “Conserve by Bicycling Program”. (c) Projects (1) In general In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall establish not more than 10 pilot projects that are— (A) dispersed geographically throughout the United States; and (B) designed to conserve energy resources by encouraging the use of bicycles in place of motor vehicles.
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Advanced truck stop electrification system
“advanced truck stop electrification system” applies in that section
The term “advanced truck stop electrification system” means a stationary system that delivers heat, air conditioning, electricity, or communications, and is capable of providing verifiable and auditable evidence of use of those services, to a heavy-duty vehicle and any occupants of the heavy-duty vehicle with or without relying on components mounted onboard the heavy-duty vehicle for delivery of those services. (3) Auxiliary power unit
“auxiliary power unit” applies in that section
The term “auxiliary power unit” means an integrated system that— (A) provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity to components on a heavy-duty vehicle; and (B) is certified by the Administrator under part 89 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), as meeting applicable emission standards. (4) Heavy-duty vehicle
“energy conservation technology” applies in that section
term “energy conservation technology” means any device, system of devices, or equipment that improves the fuel economy. (7) Long-duration idling (A) In general
“heavy-duty vehicle” applies in that section
The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a vehicle that— (A) has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds; and (B) is powered by a diesel engine. (5) Idle reduction technology
“idle reduction technology” applies in that section
The term “idle reduction technology” means an advanced truck stop electrification system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that— (A) is used to reduce long-duration idling; and (B) allows for the main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine to be shut down. (6) Energy conservation technology the 1
“long-duration idling” applies in that section
The term “long-duration idling” means the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine, for a period greater than 15 consecutive minutes, at a time at which the main drive engine is not engaged in gear. (B) Exclusions The term “long-duration idling” does not include the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine during a routine stoppage associated with traffic movement or congestion.
“biodiesel” applies in that section
the term “biodiesel” 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 and that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials D6751–02a Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels.
“fuel cell” applies throughout its part
The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device. (2) Light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet The term “light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet” does not include any vehicle designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions. (3) Stationary; portable The terms “stationary” and “portable”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include— (A) continuous electric power; and (B) backup electric power. (4) Task Force
“Task Force” applies throughout its part
The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title . (5) Technical Advisory Committee
“Technical Advisory Committee” applies throughout its part
The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee selected under section 16156 of this title .
“Administrator” applies throughout its part
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Certified engine configuration
“certified engine configuration” applies throughout its part
The term “certified engine configuration” means a new, rebuilt, or remanufactured engine configuration— (A) that has been certified or verified by— (i) the Administrator; or (ii) the California Air Resources Board; (B) that meets or is rebuilt or remanufactured to a more stringent set of engine emission standards, as determined by the Administrator; and (C) in the case of a certified engine configuration involving the replacement of an existing engine or vehicle, an engine configuration that replaced an engine that was— (i) removed from the vehicle; and (ii) returned to the supplier for remanufacturing to a more stringent set of engine emissions standards or for scrappage.
“eligible entity” applies throughout its part
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a regional, State, local, or tribal agency or port authority with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality; (B) a nonprofit organization or institution that— (i) represents or provides pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets; or (ii) has, as its principal purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality; and (C) any private individual or entity that— (i) is the owner of record of a diesel vehicle or fleet operated pursuant to a contract, license, or lease with a Federal department or agency or an entity described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) meets such timely and …
“emerging technology” applies throughout its part
The term “emerging technology” means a technology that is not currently, or has not been previously, certified or verified by the Administrator or the California Air Resources Board but for which an approvable application and test plan has been submitted for verification to the Administrator or the California Air Resources Board. (5) Fleet
“fleet” applies throughout its part
The term “fleet” means one or more diesel vehicles or mobile or stationary diesel engines. (6) Heavy-duty truck
“heavy-duty truck” applies throughout its part
The term “heavy-duty truck” has the meaning given the term “heavy duty vehicle” in section 7521 of this title . (7) Medium-duty truck The term “medium-duty truck” has such meaning as shall be determined by the Administrator, by regulation. (8) State
“State” applies throughout its part
The term “State” means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (9) Verified technology
“verified technology” applies throughout its part
The term “verified technology” means a pollution control technology, including a retrofit technology or auxiliary power unit, that has been verified by— (A) the Administrator; or (B) the California Air Resources Board.
“eligible technology” applies in that section
the term “eligible technology” means— (1) a verified technology; or (2) an emerging technology. (b) Technology transfer program (1) In general The Administrator shall establish a program under which the Administrator— (A) informs stakeholders of the benefits of eligible technologies; and (B) develops nonfinancial incentives to promote the use of eligible technologies.
“clean hydrogen” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “clean hydrogen” and “hydrogen” mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section 16166(a) of this title , including production from any fuel source. (2) Fuel cell
“fuel cell” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel, which is supplied from an external source, and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device. (3) Heavy-duty vehicle
“heavy-duty vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that— (A) is rated at more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight; (B) has a curb weight of more than 6,000 pounds; or (C) has a basic vehicle frontal area in excess of 45 square feet. (4) Infrastructure
“hydrogen” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “clean hydrogen” and “hydrogen” mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section 16166(a) of this title , including production from any fuel source. (2) Fuel cell
“infrastructure” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “infrastructure” means the equipment, systems, or facilities used to produce, distribute, deliver, or store hydrogen (except for onboard storage). (5) Light-duty vehicle
“light-duty vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight. (6) Portable; storage The terms “portable” and “storage”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include— (A) continuous electric power; and (B) backup electric power. (7) Task Force
“Task Force” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title . (8) Technical Advisory Committee
“Technical Advisory Committee” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee established under section 16156 of this title .
“concentrating solar power devices” applies in that section
the term “concentrating solar power devices” means devices that concentrate the power of the sun by reflection or refraction to improve the efficiency of a photovoltaic or thermal generation process;
“minority institution” applies in that section
the term “minority institution” has the meaning given to that term in section 1067k of title 20 ;
“part B institution” applies in that section
the term “part B institution” has the meaning given to that term in section 1061 of title 20 ; and;
“photovoltaic devices” applies in that section
the term “photovoltaic devices” means devices that convert light directly into electricity through a solid-state, semiconductor process. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for carrying out the activities under this section for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2020.
“regional clean hydrogen hub” applies in that section
the term “regional clean hydrogen hub” means a network of clean hydrogen producers, potential clean hydrogen consumers, and connective infrastructure located in close proximity. (b) Establishment of program The Secretary shall establish a program to support the development of at least 4 regional clean hydrogen hubs that— (1) demonstrably aid the achievement of the clean hydrogen production standard developed under section 16166(a) of this title ; (2) demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen; and (3) can be developed into a national clean hydrogen network to facilitate a clean hydrogen economy.
“electrolysis” applies in that section
The term “electrolysis” means a process that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. (2) Electrolyzer
“electrolyzer” applies in that section
The term “electrolyzer” means a system that produces hydrogen using electrolysis. (3) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b). (b) Establishment Not later than 90 days after November 15, 2021 , the Secretary shall establish a research, development, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment program for purposes of commercialization to improve the efficiency, increase the durability, and reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen using electrolyzers. (c) Goals The goals of the program are— (1) to reduce the cost of hydrogen produced using electrolyzers to less than $2 per kilogram of hydrogen by 2026; and (2) any other goals the Secretary determines are appropriate.
“departmental mission” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “departmental mission” means any of the functions vested in the Secretary by the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law. (2) Hispanic-serving institution
“Hispanic-serving institution” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a) of title 20 . (3) Nonmilitary energy laboratory
“nonmilitary energy laboratory” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “nonmilitary energy laboratory” means a National Laboratory other than a National Laboratory listed in subparagraph (G), (H), or (N) of section 15801(3) of this title . (4) Part B institution
“part B institution” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “part B institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1061 of title 20 . (5) Single-purpose research facility
“single-purpose research facility” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “single-purpose research facility” means— (A) any of the primarily single-purpose entities owned by the Department; or (B) any other organization of the Department designated by the Secretary. (6) University
“university” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “university” has the meaning given the term “institution of higher education” in section 1001 of title 20 .
“Department” applies in that section
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy. (B) Energy-water nexus
“energy-water nexus” applies in that section
The term “energy-water nexus” means the links between— (i) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (ii) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater. (C) Interagency RD&D Coordination Committee
“Interagency RD&D Coordination Committee” applies in that section
The term “Interagency RD&D Coordination Committee” means the Interagency RD&D Coordination Committee on the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (or the “NEWS RD&D Committee”) established under paragraph (3)(A). (D) Nexus of Energy and Water Sustainability RD&D Office; NEWS RD&D Office The term “Nexus of Energy and Water Sustainability RD&D Office” or the “NEWS RD&D Office” means an office located at the Department and managed in cooperation with the Department of the Interior pursuant to an agreement between the 2 agencies to carry out leadership and administrative functions for the Interagency RD&D Coordination Committee. (E) RD&D
“RD&D” applies in that section
The term “RD&D” means research, development, and demonstration. (F) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (2) Statement of policy Recognizing States’ primacy over allocation and administration of water resources (except in specific instances where preempted under Federal law) and the siting of energy infrastructure within State boundaries on non-Federal lands, it is the national policy that the Federal government, in all energy-water nexus management activities, shall maximize coordination and consultation among Federal agencies and with State and local governments, and disseminate information to the public in the most effective manner.
“advanced solid-state lighting” applies in that section
The term “advanced solid-state lighting” means a semiconducting device package and delivery system that produces white light using externally applied voltage. (2) Industry Alliance
“Industry Alliance” applies in that section
The term “Industry Alliance” means an entity selected by the Secretary under subsection (d). (3) Initiative
“Initiative” applies in that section
The term “Initiative” means the Next Generation Lighting Initiative carried out under this section. (4) Research
“research” applies in that section
The term “research” includes research on the technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes required for white light emitting diodes. (5) White light emitting diode
“white light emitting diode” applies in that section
The term “white light emitting diode” means a semiconducting package, using either organic or inorganic materials, that produces white light using externally applied voltage. (b) Initiative The Secretary shall carry out a Next Generation Lighting Initiative in accordance with this section to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities related to advanced solid-state lighting technologies based on white light emitting diodes.
“high performance building” applies in that section
the term “high performance building” means a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.
“associated equipment” applies in that section
The term “associated equipment” means equipment located where the batteries will be used that is necessary to enable the use of the energy stored in the batteries. (b) Program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of energy technology for the secondary use of batteries, if the Secretary finds that there are sufficient numbers of batteries to support the program.
“battery” applies in that section
The term “battery” means an energy storage device that previously has been used to provide motive power in a vehicle powered in whole or in part by electricity. (2) Associated equipment
“advanced energy methods and technologies” applies in that section
The term “advanced energy methods and technologies” means all methods and technologies that promote energy efficiency and conservation, including distributed generation technologies, and life-cycle analysis of energy use. (2) Center
“Center” applies in that section
The term “Center” means an Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Center established pursuant to this section. (3) Distributed generation
“Cooperative Extension” applies in that section
The term “Cooperative Extension” means the extension services established at the land-grant colleges and universities under the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914 [ 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.]. (5) Land-grant colleges and universities
“distributed generation” applies in that section
The term “distributed generation” means an electric power generation technology, including photovoltaic, small wind, and micro-combined heat and power, that serves electric consumers at or near the site of production. (4) Cooperative Extension
“land-grant colleges and universities” applies in that section
The term “land-grant colleges and universities” means— (A) 1862 Institutions (as defined in section 7601 of title 7 ); (B) 1890 Institutions (as defined in section 7601 of title 7 ); and (C) 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 7601 of title 7 ). (i) Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated in section 16191 of this title , there are authorized to be appropriated for the program under this section such sums as may be appropriated.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a utility; (B) a municipality; (C) a water district; (D) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native village; and (E) any other authority that provides water, wastewater, or water reuse services. (2) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program
“pilot program” applies in that section
The term “smart energy and water efficiency pilot program” or “pilot program” means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (b) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program in accordance with this section.
“smart energy and water efficiency pilot program” applies in that section
The term “smart energy and water efficiency pilot program” or “pilot program” means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (b) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program in accordance with this section.
“small scale portable power device” applies in that section
the term “small scale portable power device” means a field-deployable portable mechanical or electromechanical device that can be used for applications such as communications, computation, mobility enhancement, weapons systems, optical devices, cooling, sensors, medical devices, and active biological agent detection systems.
“biomass” applies in that section
The term “biomass” means— (A) any organic material grown for the purpose of being converted to energy; (B) any organic byproduct of agriculture (including wastes from food production and processing) that can be converted into energy; or (C) any waste material that can be converted to energy, is segregated from other waste materials, and is derived from— (i) any of the following forest-related resources: mill residues, precommercial thinnings, slash, brush, or otherwise nonmerchantable material; or (ii) wood waste materials, including waste pallets, crates, dunnage, manufacturing and construction wood wastes (other than pressure-treated, chemically-treated, or painted wood wastes), and …
“lignocellulosic feedstock” applies in that section
The term “lignocellulosic feedstock” means any portion of a plant or coproduct from conversion, including crops, trees, forest residues, and agricultural residues not specifically grown for food, including from barley grain, grapeseed, rice bran, rice hulls, rice straw, soybean matter, and sugarcane bagasse. (b) Program The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for bioenergy, including— (1) biopower energy systems; (2) biofuels; (3) bioproducts; (4) integrated biorefineries that may produce biopower, biofuels, and bioproducts; (5) cross-cutting research and development in feedstocks; and (6) economic analysis.
“critical material” applies in that section
The term “critical material” has the meaning given the term in section 1606 of title 30 . (2) Economically distressed area
“economically distressed area” applies in that section
The term “economically distressed area” means an area described in section 3161(a) of this title . (3) Eligible entity
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) an institution of higher education, including a minority-serving institution; (B) a National Laboratory; (C) a Federal research agency; (D) a State research agency; (E) a research agency associated with a territory or freely associated state; (F) a Tribal energy development organization; (G) an Indian Tribe; (H) a Tribal organization; (I) a Native Hawaiian community-based organization; (J) a nonprofit research organization; (K) an industrial entity; (L) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary; and (M) a consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (L). (4) Indian Tribe
“Indian Tribe” applies in that section
The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (5) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies in that section
The term “institution of higher education” means— (A) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20 ); or (B) a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 1002(c) of title 20 ). (6) Minority serving institution
“minority-serving institution” applies in that section
The term “minority-serving institution” has the meaning given the term “eligible institution” in section 1067q(a) of title 20 . (7) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies in that section
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given such term in section 15801(3) of this title . (8) Native Hawaiian community-based organization
“Native Hawaiian community-based organization” applies in that section
The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” has the meaning given the term in section 7517 of title 20 . (9) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b)(1). (10) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (11) Territory or freely associated state
“territory or freely associated state” applies in that section
The term “territory or freely associated state” has the meaning given the term “insular area” in section 3103 of title 7 . (12) Tribal energy development organization
“Tribal energy development organization” applies in that section
The term “Tribal energy development organization” has the meaning given the term “tribal energy development organization” in section 3501 of title 25 . (13) Tribal organization
“Tribal organization” applies in that section
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (b) Wind energy technology program (1) Establishment (A) In general The Secretary shall establish a program to conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of wind energy technologies in accordance with this subsection. (B) Purposes The purposes of the program are the following: (i) To improve the energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, reliability, resilience, security, siting, integration, manufacturability, installation, decommissioning, and recyclability of wind energy technologies.
“critical material” applies in that section
The term “critical material” has the meaning given the term in section 1606 of title 30 . (2) Economically distressed area
“economically distressed area” applies in that section
The term “economically distressed area” means an area described in section 3161(a) of this title . (3) Eligible entity
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) an institution of higher education, including a minority-serving institution; (B) a National Laboratory; (C) a Federal research agency; (D) a State research agency; (E) a research agency associated with a territory or freely associated state; (F) a Tribal energy development organization; (G) an Indian Tribe; (H) a Tribal organization; (I) a Native Hawaiian community-based organization; (J) a nonprofit research organization; (K) an industrial entity; (L) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary; and (M) a consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (L). (4) Indian Tribe
“Indian Tribe” applies in that section
The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (5) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies in that section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20 . (6) Mine land
“mine land” applies in that section
The term “mine land” means— (A) land subject to titles IV and V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and (B) land that has been claimed or patented subject to sections 2319 through 2344 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the “Mining Law of 1872”) ( 30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.). (7) Minority-serving institution
“minority-serving institution” applies in that section
The term “minority-serving institution” has the meaning given the term “eligible institution” in section 1067q(a) of title 20 . (8) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies in that section
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given such term in section 15801(3) of this title . (9) Native Hawaiian community-based organization
“Native Hawaiian community-based organization” applies in that section
The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” has the meaning given the term in section 7517 of title 20 . (10) Photovoltaic device
“photovoltaic device” applies in that section
The term “photovoltaic device” means— (A) a device that converts light directly into electricity through a solid-state, semiconductor process; (B) the photovoltaic cells of a device described in subparagraph (A); and (C) the electronic and electrical components of a device described in subparagraph (A). (11) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b)(1)(A). (12) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (13) Solar energy
“solar energy” applies in that section
The term “solar energy” means— (A) thermal or electric energy derived from radiation from the Sun; or (B) energy resulting from a chemical reaction caused by radiation recently originated in the Sun. (14) Territory or freely associated state
“territory or freely associated state” applies in that section
The term “territory or freely associated state” has the meaning given the term “insular area” in section 3103 of title 7 . (15) Tribal energy development organization
“Tribal energy development organization” applies in that section
The term “Tribal energy development organization” has the meaning given the term “tribal energy development organization” in section 3501 of title 25 . (16) Tribal organization
“Tribal organization” applies in that section
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (b) Solar energy technology program (1) Establishment (A) In general The Secretary shall establish a program to conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of solar energy technologies in accordance with this subsection. (B) Purposes The purposes of the program are the following: (i) To improve the energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, reliability, resilience, security, siting, integration, manufacturability, installation, decommissioning, and recyclability of solar energy technologies.
“cellulosic biofuels” applies in that section
The term “cellulosic biofuels” means any fuel that is produced from cellulosic feedstocks. (2) Eligible entity
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means a producer of fuel from cellulosic biofuels the production facility of which— (A) is located in the United States; (B) meets all applicable Federal and State permitting requirements; and (C) meets any financial criteria established by the Secretary. (c) Program (1) Establishment The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish an incentive program for the production of cellulosic biofuels.
“advanced nuclear reactor” applies throughout its part
The term “advanced nuclear reactor” means— (A) a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in sections 50.2 and 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)), with significant improvements compared to reactors operating on December 27, 2020 , including improvements such as— (i) additional inherent safety features; (ii) lower waste yields; (iii) improved fuel and material performance; (iv) increased tolerance to loss of fuel cooling; (v) enhanced reliability or improved resilience; (vi) increased proliferation resistance; (vii) increased thermal efficiency; (viii) reduced consumption of cooling water and other environmental impacts; (ix) the …
“Commission” applies throughout its part
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (3) Fast neutron
“fast neutron” applies throughout its part
The term “fast neutron” means a neutron with kinetic energy above 100 kiloelectron volts. (4) National Laboratory (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B),
“National Laboratory” applies throughout its part
the term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (B) Limitation With respect to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Sandia National Laboratories,
“neutron flux” applies throughout its part
The term “neutron flux” means the intensity of neutron radiation measured as a rate of flow of neutrons applied over an area. (6) Neutron source
“neutron source” applies throughout its part
The term “neutron source” means a research machine that provides neutron irradiation services for— (A) research on materials sciences and nuclear physics; and (B) testing of advanced materials, nuclear fuels, and other related components for reactor systems.
“critical radioactive and stable isotope” applies in that section
the term “critical radioactive and stable isotope” has the meaning given the term in section 18649(a) of this title . (3) Report The Secretary shall submit annually a public report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate documenting funds spent under the program that describes program activities, objectives, and outcomes, including those that could benefit the entirety of the existing reactor fleet, such as with respect to aging management and related sustainability concerns, and identifying funds awarded to private entities.
“EPSCoR university” applies in that section
The term “EPSCoR university” means an institution of higher education located in a State eligible to participate in the program defined in section 502 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p note). (D) Historically Black college or university
“historically Black college or university” applies in that section
The term “historically Black college or university” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20 . (E) Minority-serving institution
“junior faculty” applies in that section
The term “junior faculty” means a faculty member who was awarded a doctorate less than 10 years before receipt of an award from the grant program described in paragraph (2)(B). (B) Junior or community college
“junior or community college” applies in that section
The term “junior or community college” means— (i) a public institution of high education, including additional locations, at which the highest awarded degree, or the predominantly awarded degree, is an associate degree; or (ii) any Tribal college or university (as defined in section 1059c of title 20 ). (C) EPSCoR university
“minority-serving institution” applies in that section
The term “minority-serving institution” means a Hispanic-serving institution, an Alaska Native-serving institution, a Native Hawaiian-serving institution, a Predominantly Black Institution, an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, or a Native American-serving nontribal institution as described in section 1067q of title 20 . (F) Tribal College or University
“Tribal College or University” applies in that section
The term “Tribal College or University” has the meaning given such term in section 1059c of title 20 . (b) Nuclear energy traineeship subprogram (1) Establishment In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the Secretary shall competitively award traineeships in coordination with universities to provide focused, advanced training to meet critical mission needs of the Department, including in industries that are represented by skilled labor unions.
“advanced nuclear reactor” applies in that section
The term “advanced nuclear reactor” has the meaning given the term in section 16271(b) of this title . (2) Commission
“Commission” applies in that section
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (3) 2 Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies in that section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (4) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies in that section
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 16271(b) of this title . (5) Program
“nontechnical nuclear research” applies in that section
The term “nontechnical nuclear research” means research with specializations such as social sciences or law that can support an increase in community engagement, participation, and confidence in nuclear energy systems, including the navigation of the licensing required for advanced reactor deployment, aligned with the objectives in section 16271(a)(2) of this title .
“Program” applies in that section
The term “Program” means the University Nuclear Leadership Program established under this section. (3) 3 Nontechnical nuclear research
“demonstration project” applies in that section
the term “demonstration project” means an advanced nuclear reactor operated in any manner, including as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system, for the purpose of demonstrating the suitability for commercial application of the advanced nuclear reactor.
“Commission” applies in that section
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program established under subsection (b). (3) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the “Advanced Nuclear Energy Cost-Share Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall make cost-share grants to applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the Commission fees of the applicant for pre-application review activities and application review activities. (c) Requirement The Secretary shall seek out technology diversity in making grants under the program. (d) Cost-share amount The Secretary shall determine the cost-share amount for each grant under the program in accordance with section 16352 of this title .
“Commission” applies in that section
The term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2) Demonstration project