Us Code § 8287d - Assistance to Federal agencies in achieving energy efficiency in Federal facilities and operations

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§ 8287d. Assistance to Federal agencies in achieving energy efficiency in Federal facilities and operations

The Secretary in fiscal year 1999 and thereafter, shall continue the process begun in fiscal year 1998 of accepting funds from other Federal agencies in return for assisting agencies in achieving energy efficiency in Federal facilities and operations by the use of privately financed, energy savings performance contracts and other private financing mechanisms. The funds may be provided after agencies begin to realize energy cost savings; may be retained by the Secretary until expended; and may be used only for the purpose of assisting Federal agencies in achieving greater efficiency, water conservation and use of renewable energy by means of privately financed mechanisms, including energy savings performance contracts and utility incentive programs. These recovered funds will continue to be used to administer even greater energy efficiency, water conservation and use of renewable energy by means of privately financed mechanisms such as utility efficiency service contracts and energy savings performance contracts. The recoverable funds will be used for all necessary program expenses, including contractor support and resources needed, to achieve overall Federal energy management program objectives for greater energy savings. Any such privately financed contracts shall meet the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102–486 regarding energy savings performance contracts and utility incentive programs.

(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(e) [title II], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–278.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Energy Policy Act of 1992, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 102–486, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2776. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 13201 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act which comprises this chapter.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Similar Provisions

Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:

Pub. L. 105–83, title II, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1582.

CHAPTER 92—POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec.
8301.
Findings; statement of purposes.
8302.
Definitions.
8303.
Territorial application.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—NEW FACILITIES

Part A—Prohibitions

8311.
Coal capability of new electric powerplants; certification of compliance.
8312.
Repealed.

        

Part B—Exemptions

8321.
Temporary exemptions.
8322.
Permanent exemptions.
8323.
General requirements for exemptions.
8324.
Terms and conditions; compliance plans.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—EXISTING FACILITIES

Part A—Prohibitions

8341.
Existing electric powerplants.
8342.
Repealed.
8343.
Rules relating to case-by-case and category prohibitions.

        

Part B—Exemptions

8351.
Temporary exemptions.
8352.
Permanent exemptions.
8353.
General requirements for exemptions.
8354.
Terms and conditions; compliance plans.

        

SUBCHAPTER IV—ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS; EMERGENCY AUTHORITIES

8371, 8372. Repealed.
8373.
Conservation in Federal facilities, contracts, and financial assistance programs.
8374.
Emergency authorities.
8375.
Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER V—SYSTEM COMPLIANCE OPTION

8391.
Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER VI—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

8401.
Assistance to areas impacted by increased coal or uranium production.
8401a.
"Local government" defined.
8402.
Loans to assist powerplant acquisitions of air pollution control equipment.

        

SUBCHAPTER VII—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Part A—Procedures

8411.
Administrative procedures.
8412.
Judicial review.

        

Part B—Information and Reporting

8421.
Information.
8422.
Compliance report.

        

Part C—Enforcement

8431.
Notice of violation; other general provisions.
8432.
Criminal penalties.
8433.
Civil penalties.
8434.
Injunctions and other equitable relief.
8435.
Citizens suits.

        

Part D—Preservation of Contractual Rights

8441.
Preservation of contractual interest.

        

Part E—Studies

8451.
National coal policy study.
8452.
Repealed.
8453.
Impact on employees.
8454.
Study of compliance problem of small electric utility systems.
8455.
Repealed.
8456.
Socioeconomic impacts of increased coal production and other energy development.
8457.
Use of petroleum and natural gas in combustors.

        

Part F—Appropriations Authorization

8461.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

Part G—Coordination With Other Provisions of Law

8471.
Effect on environmental requirements.
8472.
Effect of orders under section 792 of title 15.
8473.
Environmental impact statements under section 4332 of this title.

        

SUBCHAPTER VIII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

8481, 8482. Repealed.
8483.
Submission of reports.
8484.
Electric utility conservation plan.

        

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

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