r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 42 defines, in section order.
“demonstration project” applies in that section
The term “demonstration project” has the meaning given such term in section 16279a of this title . (3) HA–LEU
“HA–LEU” applies in that section
The term “HA–LEU” means high-assay low-enriched uranium. (4) High-assay low-enriched uranium
“high-assay low-enriched uranium” applies in that section
The term “high-assay low-enriched uranium” means uranium having an assay greater than 5.0 weight percent and less than 20.0 weight percent of the uranium-235 isotope. (5) High-enriched uranium
“high-enriched uranium” applies in that section
The term “high-enriched uranium” means uranium with an assay of 20.0 weight percent or more of the uranium-235 isotope. (6) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
“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) Associated entity
“associated entity” applies in that section
The term “associated entity” means an entity that— (A) is owned, controlled, or dominated by— (i) the government of a country that is an ally or partner of the United States; or (ii) an associated individual; or (B) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, a country that is an ally or partner of the United States, including a corporation that is incorporated in such a country. (3) Associated individual
“associated individual” applies in that section
The term “associated individual” means an alien who is a national of a country that is an ally or partner of the United States. (4) Consortium
“consortium” applies in that section
The term “consortium” means the consortium established under section 16281(a)(2)(F) of this title . (5) Department
“Department” applies in that section
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy. (6) High-assay, low-enriched uranium; HALEU
“HALEU” applies in that section
The term “high-assay, low-enriched uranium” or “HALEU” means high-assay low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 16281(d) of this title ). (7) Low-enriched uranium; LEU
“high-assay, low-enriched uranium” applies in that section
The term “high-assay, low-enriched uranium” or “HALEU” means high-assay low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 16281(d) of this title ). (7) Low-enriched uranium; LEU
“LEU” applies in that section
The term “low-enriched uranium” or “LEU” means each of— (A) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 2297h) of this title; and (B) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 2297h–10a(a) of this title ). (8) Programs
“low-enriched uranium” applies in that section
The term “low-enriched uranium” or “LEU” means each of— (A) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 2297h) of this title; and (B) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 2297h–10a(a) of this title ). (8) Programs
“Programs” applies in that section
The term “Programs” means— (A) the Nuclear Fuel Security Program established under subsection (e)(1); (B) the American Assured Fuel Supply Program of the Department; and (C) the HALEU for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Demonstration Projects Program established under subsection (e)(3). (9) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (10) U.S. nuclear energy company
“U.S. nuclear energy company” applies in that section
The term “U.S. nuclear energy company” means a company that— (A) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the United States; and (B) is involved in the nuclear energy industry. (e) Establishment and expansion of programs The Secretary, consistent with the objectives described in subsection (c), shall— (1) establish a program, to be known as the “Nuclear Fuel Security Program”, to increase the quantity of HALEU and, if determined to be necessary after completion of a market evaluation, LEU produced by U.S.
“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 , except that, for purposes of this section, the reference to “reactors operating on December 27, 2020 ” in paragraph (1)(A) of that section shall be deemed to read “reactors operating in the United States on December 27, 2020 ”. (2) Ally or partner nation
“ally or partner nation” applies in that section
The term “ally or partner nation” means— (A) the Government of any country that is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; (B) the Government of the Republic of India; and (C) the Government of any country designated as an ally or partner nation by the Secretary of State for purposes of this section. (3) Appropriate committees of Congress
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committees on Foreign Relations, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B) the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (4) Associated entity
“associated entity” applies in that section
The term “associated entity” means an entity that— (A) is owned, controlled, or operated by— (i) an ally or partner nation; or (ii) an associated individual; or (B) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, a country described in paragraph (2), including a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in that paragraph. (5) Associated individual
“associated individual” applies in that section
The term “associated individual” means a foreign national who is a national of a country described in paragraph (2). (6) Civil nuclear
“civil nuclear” applies in that section
The term “civil nuclear” means activities, other than atomic energy defense activities, relating to— (A) nuclear plant construction; (B) nuclear fuel services; (C) nuclear energy financing; (D) nuclear plant operations; (E) nuclear plant regulation; (F) nuclear medicine; (G) nuclear safety; (H) community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites; (I) infrastructure support for nuclear energy; (J) nuclear plant decommissioning; (K) nuclear liability; (L) safe storage and safe disposal of spent nuclear fuel; (M) environmental safeguards; (N) nuclear nonproliferation and security; and (O) technology related to the matters described in subparagraphs (A) through (N).
“embarking civil nuclear nation” applies in that section
The term “embarking civil nuclear nation” means a country that— (i) does not have a civil nuclear energy program; (ii) is in the process of developing or expanding a civil nuclear energy program, including safeguards and a legal and regulatory framework, for— (I) nuclear safety; (II) nuclear security; (III) radioactive waste management; (IV) civil nuclear energy; (V) environmental safeguards; (VI) community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites; (VII) nuclear liability; or (VIII) nuclear reactor licensing; (iii) is in the process of selecting, developing, constructing, or utilizing nuclear reactors, including advanced nuclear reactors, or advanced civil nuclear …
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy. (9) Spent nuclear fuel
“spent nuclear fuel” applies in that section
The term “spent nuclear fuel” has the meaning given the term in section 10101 of this title . (10) United States nuclear energy company
“United States competitiveness clause” applies in that section
the term “United States competitiveness clause” means any United States competitiveness provision in any agreement entered into by the Department of Energy, including— (i) a cooperative agreement; (ii) a cooperative research and development agreement; and (iii) a patent waiver. (B) Consideration In carrying out paragraph (1), the relevant officials described in that paragraph shall consider the impact of United States competitiveness clauses on any financing relationships entered into or proposed to be entered into under that paragraph.
“United States nuclear energy company” applies in that section
The term “United States nuclear energy company” means a company that— (A) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the United States; and (B) is involved in the nuclear energy industry. (c) Nuclear Exports Working Group (1) Establishment There is established a working group, to be known as the “Nuclear Exports Working Group” (referred to in this subsection as the “working group”).
“large-scale pilot project” applies in that section
The term “large-scale pilot project” means a pilot project that— (A) represents the scale of technology development beyond laboratory development and bench scale testing, but not yet advanced to the point of being tested under real operational conditions at commercial scale; (B) represents the scale of technology necessary to gain the operational data needed to understand the technical and performance risks of the technology before the application of that technology at commercial scale or in commercial-scale demonstration; and (C) is large enough— (i) to validate scaling factors; and (ii) to demonstrate the interaction between major components so that control philosophies for a new process …
“natural gas” applies in that section
The term “natural gas” means any fuel consisting in whole or in part of— (A) natural gas; (B) liquid petroleum gas; (C) synthetic gas derived from petroleum or natural gas liquids; (D) any mixture of natural gas and synthetic gas; or (E) biomethane. (3) Natural gas electric generation facility (A) In general
“natural gas electric generation facility” applies in that section
The term “natural gas electric generation facility” means a facility that generates electric energy using natural gas as the fuel. (B) Inclusions
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b)(1). (5) Transformational technology (A) In general
“transformational technology” applies in that section
The term “transformational technology” means a technology that represents a significant change in the methods used to convert energy that will enable a step change in performance, efficiency, cost of electricity, and reduction of emissions as compared to the technology in existence on December 27, 2020 . (B) Inclusions
“large-scale carbon sequestration” applies in that section
The term “large-scale carbon sequestration” means a scale that— (A) demonstrates the ability to inject into geologic formations and sequester carbon dioxide; and (B) has a goal of sequestering not less than 50 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. (2) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b)(1). (b) Carbon storage program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercialization for carbon storage.
“GIS” applies in that section
the term “GIS” means geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component. (b) Program The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to maximize the productive capacity of marginal wells and reservoirs.
“dilute media” applies in that section
The term “dilute media” means media in which the concentration of carbon dioxide is less than 1 percent by volume. (B) Prize competition
“eligible project” applies in that section
The term “eligible project” means a direct air capture project or a component project of a regional direct air capture hub. (B) Regional direct air capture hub
“prize competition” applies in that section
The term “prize competition” means the competitive technology prize competition established under paragraph (2). (C) Qualified carbon dioxide (i) In general
“qualified carbon dioxide” applies in that section
The term “qualified carbon dioxide” means any carbon dioxide that— (I) is captured directly from the ambient air; and (II) is measured at the source of capture and verified at the point of disposal, injection, or utilization. (ii) Inclusion
“qualified direct air capture facility” applies in that section
The term “qualified direct air capture facility” means any facility that— (I) uses carbon capture equipment to capture carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air; and (II) captures more than 50,000 metric tons of qualified carbon dioxide annually. (ii) Exclusion The term “qualified direct air capture facility” does not include any facility that captures carbon dioxide— (I) that is deliberately released from naturally occurring subsurface springs; or (II) using natural photosynthesis.
“regional direct air capture hub” applies in that section
The term “regional direct air capture hub” means a network of direct air capture projects, potential carbon dioxide utilization off-takers, connective carbon dioxide transport infrastructure, subsurface resources, and sequestration infrastructure located within a region. (2) Establishment of program (A) In general The Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide funding for eligible projects that contribute to the development of 4 regional direct air capture hubs described in subparagraph (B).
“carbon dioxide removal” applies in that section
the term “carbon dioxide removal” means the capture of carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or, in dissolved form, from seawater, combined with the sequestration of that carbon dioxide, including through— (1) direct air capture and sequestration; (2) enhanced carbon mineralization; (3) bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration; (4) forest restoration; (5) soil carbon management; and (6) direct ocean capture.
“advanced biofuel” applies in that section
The term “advanced biofuel” has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of title 7 . (B) Bioenergy
“bioenergy” applies in that section
The term “bioenergy” means energy derived from biofuels. (C) Biomass
“biomass” applies in that section
The term “biomass” has the meaning given the term in section 15852(b) of this title . (D) Bioproduct
“bioproduct” applies in that section
The term “bioproduct” has the meaning given the term “biobased product” in section 8101 of title 7 .
“Facility” applies in that section
The terms “Spallation Neutron Source Facility” and “Facility” mean the completed Spallation Neutron Source scientific user facility located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (5) Spallation Neutron Source Project
“Project” applies in that section
The terms “Spallation Neutron Source Project” and “Project” means Department Project 99–E–334, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (b) Spallation Neutron Source Project (1) In general The Secretary shall submit to Congress, as part of the annual budget request of the President submitted to Congress, a report on progress on the Spallation Neutron Source Project. (2) Contents The report shall include for the Project— (A) a description of the achievement of milestones; (B) a comparison of actual costs to estimated costs; and (C) any changes in estimated Project costs or schedule.
“SING” applies in that section
The term “SING” means the Spallation Neutron Source Instruments Next Generation major item of equipment. (2) SNS power upgrade
“SNS power upgrade” applies in that section
The term “SNS power upgrade” means the Spallation Neutron Source power upgrade described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department. (3) SNS second target station
“SNS second target station” applies in that section
The term “SNS second target station” means the Spallation Neutron Source second target station described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department. (4) Spallation Neutron Source Facility
“Spallation Neutron Source Facility” applies in that section
The terms “Spallation Neutron Source Facility” and “Facility” mean the completed Spallation Neutron Source scientific user facility located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (5) Spallation Neutron Source Project
“Spallation Neutron Source Project” applies in that section
The terms “Spallation Neutron Source Project” and “Project” means Department Project 99–E–334, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (b) Spallation Neutron Source Project (1) In general The Secretary shall submit to Congress, as part of the annual budget request of the President submitted to Congress, a report on progress on the Spallation Neutron Source Project. (2) Contents The report shall include for the Project— (A) a description of the achievement of milestones; (B) a comparison of actual costs to estimated costs; and (C) any changes in estimated Project costs or schedule.
“CIFIA program” applies throughout its part
The term “CIFIA program” means the carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program established under section 16372(a) of this title . (2) Common carrier
“common carrier” applies throughout its part
The term “common carrier” means a transportation infrastructure operator or owner that— (A) publishes a publicly available tariff containing the just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions of nondiscriminatory service; and (B) holds itself out to provide transportation services to the public for a fee. (3) Contingent commitment
“contingent commitment” applies throughout its part
The term “contingent commitment” means a commitment to obligate funds from future available budget authority that is— (A) contingent on those funds being made available in law at a future date; and (B) not an obligation of the Federal Government. (4) Eligible project costs
“eligible project costs” applies throughout its part
The term “eligible project costs” means amounts substantially all of which are paid by, or for the account of, an obligor in connection with a project, including— (A) the cost of— (i) development-phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities; (ii) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, replacement, and acquisition of real property (including land relating to the project and improvements to land), environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, and acquisition and installation of equipment (including labor); and (iii) capitalized …
“Federal credit instrument” applies throughout its part
The term “Federal credit instrument” means a secured loan or loan guarantee authorized to be provided under the CIFIA program with respect to a project. (6) Lender
“lender” applies throughout its part
The term “lender” means a qualified institutional buyer (as defined in section 230.144A(a) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), commonly known as Rule 144A(a) of the Securities and Exchange Commission and issued under the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.)), that is not a Federal qualified institutional buyer. (7) Letter of interest
“letter of interest” applies throughout its part
The term “letter of interest” means a letter submitted by a potential applicant prior to an application for credit assistance in a format prescribed by the Secretary on the website of the CIFIA program that— (A) describes the project and the location, purpose, and cost of the project; (B) outlines the proposed financial plan, including the requested credit and grant assistance and the proposed obligor; (C) provides a status of environmental review; and (D) provides information regarding satisfaction of other eligibility requirements of the CIFIA program. (8) Loan guarantee
“loan guarantee” applies throughout its part
The term “loan guarantee” means any guarantee or other pledge by the Secretary to pay all or part of the principal of, and interest on, a loan made to an obligor, or debt obligation issued by an obligor, in each case funded by a lender. (9) Master credit agreement
“master credit agreement” applies throughout its part
The term “master credit agreement” means a conditional agreement that— (A) is for the purpose of extending credit assistance for— (i) a project of high priority under section 16372(c)(3)(A) of this title ; or (ii) a project covered under section 16372(c)(3)(B) of this title ; (B) does not provide for a current obligation of Federal funds; and (C) would— (i) make a contingent commitment of a Federal credit instrument or grant at a future date, subject to— (I) the availability of future funds being made available to carry out the CIFIA program; and (II) the satisfaction of all conditions for the provision of credit assistance under the CIFIA program, including section 16373(b) of this title ; …
“obligor” applies throughout its part
The term “obligor” means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, non-Federal governmental entity, agency, or instrumentality, or other entity that is liable for payment of the principal of, or interest on, a Federal credit instrument. (11) Produced in the United States The term “produced in the United States”, with respect to iron and steel, means that all manufacturing processes for the iron and steel, including the application of any coating, occurs within the United States. (12) Project
“project” applies throughout its part
The term “project” means a project for common carrier carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure or associated equipment, including pipeline, shipping, rail, or other transportation infrastructure and associated equipment, that will transport or handle carbon dioxide captured from anthropogenic sources or ambient air, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (13) Project obligation
“project obligation” applies throughout its part
The term “project obligation” means any note, bond, debenture, or other debt obligation issued by an obligor in connection with the financing of a project, other than a Federal credit instrument. (14) Secured loan
“secured loan” applies throughout its part
The term “secured loan” means a direct loan to an obligor or a debt obligation issued by an obligor and purchased by the Secretary, in each case funded by the Secretary in connection with the financing of a project under section 16373 of this title . (15) Subsidy amount
“subsidy amount” applies throughout its part
The term “subsidy amount” means the amount of budget authority sufficient to cover the estimated long-term cost to the Federal Government of a Federal credit instrument— (A) calculated on a net present value basis; and (B) excluding administrative costs and any incidental effects on governmental receipts or outlays in accordance with the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 ( 2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.).
“Program” applies in that section
The term “Program” means the Technology Infrastructure Program established under subsection (b). (2) Technology cluster
“technology cluster” applies in that section
The term “technology cluster” means a concentration of technology-related business concerns, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit institutions, that reinforce each other’s performance in the areas of technology development through formal or informal relationships. (3) Technology-related business concern
“technology-related business concern” applies in that section
The term “technology-related business concern” means a for-profit corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, or small business concern that— (A) conducts scientific or engineering research; (B) develops new technologies; (C) manufactures products based on new technologies; or (D) performs technological services. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Technology Infrastructure Program in accordance with this section.
“Director” applies in that section
The term “Director” means— (i) the Director of each National Laboratory; and (ii) the Director of each single-purpose research facility. (B) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies in that section
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (C) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the program established under paragraph (2). (D) Small business concern
“small business concern” applies in that section
The term “small business concern” has the meaning given such term in section 632 of title 15 . (2) Establishment The Secretary, acting through the Chief Commercialization Officer appointed under section 16391(a) of this title , and in consultation with the Directors, shall establish a program to provide small business concerns with vouchers under paragraph (3)— (A) to achieve the goal described in subsection (a)(1); and (B) to improve the products, services, and capabilities of small business concerns in the mission space of the Department.
“energy technology industry” applies in that section
The term “energy technology industry” includes— (A) a renewable energy industry; (B) a company that develops or commercializes a device to increase energy efficiency; (C) the oil and gas industry; (D) the nuclear power industry; (E) the coal industry; (F) the electric utility industry; and (G) any other industrial sector, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (2) Skilled technical personnel
“skilled technical personnel” applies in that section
The term “skilled technical personnel” means— (A) journey- and apprentice-level workers who are enrolled in, or have completed, a federally-recognized or State-recognized apprenticeship program; and (B) other skilled workers in energy technology industries, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Workforce trends (1) Monitoring The Secretary, in consultation with, and using data collected by, the Secretary of Labor, shall monitor trends in the workforce of— (A) skilled technical personnel that support energy technology industries; and (B) electric power and transmission engineers.
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration. (2) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury. (b) Authority (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to paragraphs (2) through (5)— (A) the Western Area Power Administration may borrow funds from the Treasury; and (B) the Secretary shall, without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation, loan to the Western Area Power Administration, on such terms as may be fixed by the Administrator and the Secretary, such sums (not to exceed, in the aggregate (including deferred interest), $3,250,000,000 in outstanding repayable balances at any one time) as, in the judgment of the Administrator, are from time to time required for the purpose of— (i) …
“advanced transmission technology” applies in that section
the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including— (1) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables); (2) underground cables; (3) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors); (4) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators; (5) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines); (6) modular equipment; (7) wireless power transmission; (8) ultra-high voltage lines; (9) high-voltage DC …
“qualifying advanced power system technology facility” applies in that section
The term “qualifying advanced power system technology facility” means a facility using an advanced fuel cell, turbine, or hybrid power system or power storage system to generate or store electric energy. (2) Qualifying security and assured power facility
“qualifying security and assured power facility” applies in that section
The term “qualifying security and assured power facility” means a qualifying advanced power system technology facility determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to be in critical need of secure, reliable, rapidly available, high-quality power for critical governmental, industrial, or commercial applications. (d) Authorization There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of this section, $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2012.
“appropriate Federal regulatory authority” applies in that section
The term “appropriate Federal regulatory authority” means— (A) in the case of a Federal power marketing agency, the Secretary, except that the Secretary may designate the Administrator of a Federal power marketing agency to act as the appropriate Federal regulatory authority with respect to the transmission system of the Federal power marketing agency; and (B) in the case of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (2) Federal power marketing agency
“Federal power marketing agency” applies in that section
The term “Federal power marketing agency” has the meaning given the term in section 796 of title 16 . (3) Federal utility
“Federal utility” applies in that section
The term “Federal utility” means— (A) a Federal power marketing agency; or (B) the Tennessee Valley Authority. (4) Transmission Organization
“Transmission Organization” applies in that section
The term “Transmission Organization” has the meaning given the term in section 796 of title 16 . (5) Transmission system
“transmission system” applies in that section
The term “transmission system” means an electric transmission facility owned, leased, or contracted for by the United States and operated by a Federal utility. (b) Transfer The appropriate Federal regulatory authority may enter into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement transferring control and use of all or part of the transmission system of a Federal utility to a Transmission Organization.
“Commission” applies throughout its part
The term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (4) Company
“company” applies throughout its part
The term “company” means a corporation, partnership, association, joint stock company, business trust, or any organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, or a receiver, trustee, or other liquidating agent of any of the foregoing. (5) Electric utility company
“electric utility company” applies throughout its part
The term “electric utility company” means any company that owns or operates facilities used for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy for sale. (6) Exempt wholesale generator and foreign utility company
“exempt wholesale generator” applies throughout its part
The terms “exempt wholesale generator” and “foreign utility company” have the same meanings as in sections 79z–5a and 79z–5b of title 15, as those sections existed on the day before the effective date of this part. (7) Gas utility company
“foreign utility company” applies throughout its part
The terms “exempt wholesale generator” and “foreign utility company” have the same meanings as in sections 79z–5a and 79z–5b of title 15, as those sections existed on the day before the effective date of this part. (7) Gas utility company
“gas utility company” applies throughout its part
The term “gas utility company” means any company that owns or operates facilities used for distribution at retail (other than the distribution only in enclosed portable containers or distribution to tenants or employees of the company operating such facilities for their own use and not for resale) of natural or manufactured gas for heat, light, or power. (8) Holding company (A) In general
“holding company” applies throughout its part
The term “holding company” means— (i) any company that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds, with power to vote, 10 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of a public-utility company or of a holding company of any public-utility company; and (ii) any person, determined by the Commission, after notice and opportunity for hearing, to exercise directly or indirectly (either alone or pursuant to an arrangement or understanding with one or more persons) such a controlling influence over the management or policies of any public-utility company or holding company as to make it necessary or appropriate for the rate protection of utility customers with respect to rates that …
“holding company system” applies throughout its part
The term “holding company system” means a holding company, together with its subsidiary companies. (10) Jurisdictional rates
“jurisdictional rates” applies throughout its part
The term “jurisdictional rates” means rates accepted or established by the Commission for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce, the sale of electric energy at wholesale in interstate commerce, the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce, and the sale in interstate commerce of natural gas for resale for ultimate public consumption for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use. (11) Natural gas company
“natural gas company” applies throughout its part
The term “natural gas company” means a person engaged in the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce or the sale of such gas in interstate commerce for resale. (12) Person
“person” applies throughout its part
The term “person” means an individual or company. (13) Public utility
“public utility” applies throughout its part
The term “public utility” means any person who owns or operates facilities used for transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce or sales of electric energy at wholesale in interstate commerce. (14) Public-utility company
“public-utility company” applies throughout its part
The term “public-utility company” means an electric utility company or a gas utility company. (15) State commission
“State commission” applies throughout its part
The term “State commission” means any commission, board, agency, or officer, by whatever name designated, of a State, municipality, or other political subdivision of a State that, under the laws of such State, has jurisdiction to regulate public utility companies.
“voting security” applies throughout its part
The term “voting security” means any security presently entitling the owner or holder thereof to vote in the direction or management of the affairs of a company.
“public utility” applies in that section
the term “public utility” has the meaning given the term in section 824(e) of title 16 . (b) FERC review In the case of non-power goods or administrative or management services provided by an associate company organized specifically for the purpose of providing such goods or services to any public utility in the same holding company system, at the election of the system or a State commission having jurisdiction over the public utility, the Commission, after the effective date of this part, shall review and authorize the allocation of the costs for such goods or services to the extent relevant to that associate company.
“electric consumer” applies in that section
The terms “electric consumer” and “electric utility” have the meanings given those terms in section 2602 of title 16 .
“electric utility” applies in that section
The terms “electric consumer” and “electric utility” have the meanings given those terms in section 2602 of title 16 .
“State regulatory authority” applies in that section
The term “State regulatory authority” has the meaning given that term in section 796(21) of title 16 . (2) Electric consumer and electric utility
“Commission” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “Commission” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
“large unit” applies in that section
the term “large unit” means a unit with a generating capacity of 100 megawatts or more;
“oxygen-fuel systems” applies in that section
the term “oxygen-fuel systems” means systems that utilize fuel efficiency benefits of oil, gas, coal, and biomass combustion using substantially pure oxygen, with high flame temperatures and the exclusion of air from the boiler, in industrial or electric utility steam generating units; and;
“small unit” applies in that section
the term “small unit” means a unit with a generating capacity in the 10–50 megawatt range.
“municipal solid waste” applies in that section
the term “municipal solid waste” has the meaning given the term “solid waste” in section 6903 of this title . (b) Establishment of program The Secretary shall establish a program to provide guarantees of loans by private institutions for the construction of facilities for the processing and conversion of municipal solid waste and cellulosic biomass into fuel ethanol and other commercial byproducts.
“commercial technology” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “commercial technology” means a technology in general use in the commercial marketplace. (B) Inclusions The term “commercial technology” does not include a technology solely by use of the technology in a demonstration project funded by the Department. (2) Cost
“cost” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cost” has the meaning given the term “cost of a loan guarantee” within the meaning of section 661a(5)(C) of title 2 . (3) Eligible project
“eligible project” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “eligible project” means a project described in section 16513 of this title . (4) Guarantee (A) In general
“guarantee” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “guarantee” has the meaning given the term “loan guarantee” in section 661a of title 2 , except that a loan guarantee may guarantee any debt obligation of a non-Federal borrower to any Eligible Lender (as defined in section 609.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations). (B) Inclusion
“obligation” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “obligation” means the loan or other debt obligation that is guaranteed under this section. (6) State
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” has the meaning given the term in section 6802 of this title . (7) State energy financing institution (A) In general
“State energy financing institution” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State energy financing institution” means a quasi-independent entity or an entity within a State agency or financing authority established by a State— (i) to provide financing support or credit enhancements, including loan guarantees and loan loss reserves, for eligible projects; and (ii) to create liquid markets for eligible projects, including warehousing and securitization, or take other steps to reduce financial barriers to the deployment of existing and new eligible projects. (B) Inclusion
“energy infrastructure” applies in that section
the term “energy infrastructure” means a facility, and associated equipment, used for enabling the identification, leasing, development, production, processing, transportation, transmission, refining, and generation needed for energy and critical minerals. (f) Funding (1) In general In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2028 , to carry out activities under this section.
“GIS” applies in that section
the term “GIS” means geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component.
“Department” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy. (2) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20 . (3) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (4) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
“nuclear science” applies in that section
the term “nuclear science” includes— (1) nuclear science; (2) nuclear engineering; (3) nuclear chemistry; (4) radio chemistry; and (5) health physics. (c) Establishment The Secretary shall establish, in accordance with this section, a program to expand and enhance institution of higher education nuclear science educational capabilities. (d) Nuclear science program expansion grants for institutions of higher education (1) In general The Secretary shall award up to 3 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher education that establish new academic degree programs in nuclear science.
“hydrocarbon systems science” applies in that section
The term “hydrocarbon systems science” means a science involving natural gas or other petroleum exploration, development, or production. (2) Inclusions
“eligible student” applies in that section
the term “eligible student” means a student who attends an institution of higher education that offers a doctoral degree in a field relevant to a mission area of the Department. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a graduate fellowship program for eligible students pursuing a doctoral degree in a mission area of the Department. (c) Selection (1) In general The Secretary shall award fellowships to eligible students under this section through a competitive merit review process, involving written and oral interviews, that will result in a wide distribution of awards throughout the United States, as determined by the Secretary.
“ARPA–E” applies in that section
The term “ARPA–E” means the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy established by subsection (b). (2) Director
“Director” applies in that section
The term “Director” means the Director of ARPA-E appointed under subsection (d). (3) Fund
“Fund” applies in that section
The term “Fund” means the Energy Transformation Acceleration Fund established under subsection ( o )(1). (b) Establishment There is established the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy within the Department to overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department.
“apprenticeship program” applies in that section
The term “apprenticeship program” means a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664 , chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (4) Area career and technical education school
“area career and technical education school” applies in that section
The term “area career and technical education school” has the meaning given the term in section 2302 of title 20 . (5) Community college
“career planning” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“community college” applies in that section
The term “community college” has the meaning given the term “junior or community college” in section 1058(f) of title 20 . (6) Covered facility of the national nuclear security administration
“community-based organization” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“covered facility of the National Nuclear Security Administration” applies in that section
The term “covered facility of the National Nuclear Security Administration” means a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility as such terms are defined in section 2501 1 of title 50. (7) Eligible sponsor
“customized training” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“economic development agency” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“eligible sponsor” applies in that section
The term “eligible sponsor” means a public organization or nonprofit organization that— (A) with respect to an apprenticeship program, administers the program through a partnership that may include— (i) an industry or sector partnership; (ii) an employer or industry association; (iii) a labor-management organization; (iv) a local workforce development board or State workforce development board; (v) a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education that offers an educational program leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in conjunction with a certificate of completion of apprenticeship; (vi) the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and Reserves); (vii) a community-based …
“individual with a barrier to employment” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“industry or sector partnership” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“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 . (9) Local workforce development board
“local educational agency” applies in that section
The terms “local educational agency” and “secondary school” have the meanings given the terms in section 7801 of title 20 . (2) WIOA terms
“local workforce development board” applies in that section
The term “local workforce development board” has the meaning given the term “local board” in section 3102 of title 29 . (10) National Laboratory
“National Laboratory” applies in that section
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title . (11) Nonprofit organization
“nonprofit organization” applies in that section
The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title. (12) Pre-apprenticeship program
“on-the-job training” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program
“pre-apprenticeship program” applies in that section
The term “pre-apprenticeship program” means a program— (A) designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program; and (B) that has a documented partnership with at least one, if not more, apprenticeship programs. (13) Provider of adult education
“provider of adult education” applies in that section
The term “provider of adult education” has the meaning given the term “eligible provider” in section 3272 of title 29 . (14) Related instruction
“recognized postsecondary credential” applies in that section
The terms “career planning”, “community-based organization”, “customized training”, “economic development agency”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “industry or sector partnership”, “on-the-job training”, “recognized postsecondary credential”, and “workplace learning advisor” have the meanings given such terms in section 3102 of title 29 . (3) Apprenticeship program