Us Code § 16182 - Definitions
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§ 16182. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Departmental mission
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
The term "Hispanic-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a) of title 20.
(3) Nonmilitary energy laboratory
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
The term "part B institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1061 of title 20.
(5) Single-purpose research facility
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
The term "university" has the meaning given the term "institution of higher education" in section 1001 of title 20.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §903, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title IX of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 8101 and 8102 of Title 7, Agriculture, and section 5523 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 15801 of this title, section 8102 of Title 7, and section 2001 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and amended provisions set out as notes under section 8101 of Title 7 and section 1902 of Title 30. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Department of Energy Organization Act, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, which is classified principally to chapter 84 (§7101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
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