,,ii ,cal5d> ,no4 #ajd #aag? ,,congress #a/ ,session ,s4 #bcgg ,,9 ,,! ,,s5ate ,,( ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,july #ai1 #bjba,mr4 ,man*91 f ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces1 report$ ! foll[+ orig9al bill2 :i* 0 read twice & plac$ on ! cal5d> ,a ,,bill ,to inve/ 9 ! en]gy & outdoor infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to deploy new & innovative te*nologies1 update exi/+ infra/ructure to be reliable & resili5t1 & secure en]gy infra/ructure aga9/ physical & cyb] ?reats1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4,,title ,i--,grid infra/ructure & resiliency,subtitle ,a--,grid infra/ructure resili5ce & reliability,sec4 #ajja4 ,prev5t+ outages & enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( ! electric grid4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,haz>d mitigation us+ disa/] assi/ance4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,electric grid reliability & resili5ce rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,utility dem& response4,sec4 #ajje4 ,sit+ ( int]/ate electric transmission facilities4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,rulemak+ to increase ! effectiv5ess ( int]regional transmission plann+4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,transmission facilitation program4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,deploym5t ( te*nologies to enhance grid flexibility4,sec4 #ajji4 ,/ate en]gy security plans4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,/ate en]gy program4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration transmission borr[+ au?ority4,sec4 #ajab4 ,/udy ( codes & /&>ds = use ( en]gy /orage sy/ems across sectors4,sec4 #ajac4 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices4,sec4 #ajad4 ,columbia ,bas9 p[] managem5t4,subtitle ,b--,cybersecurity,sec4 #aaja4 ,enhanc+ grid security ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips4,sec4 #aajb4 ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program4,sec4 #aajc4 ,inc5tives = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology inve/m5t4,sec4 #aajd4 ,rural & municipal utility advanc$ cyb]security grant & te*nical assi/ance program4,sec4 #aaje4 ,enhanc$ grid security4,sec4 #aajf4 ,cyb]security plan4,sec4 #aajg4 ,sav+s provision4,,title ,,ii--,supply *a9s = clean en]gy technologies,sec4 #bjja4 ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program4,sec4 #bjjd4 ,,usgs en]gy & m9]als rese>* facility4,sec4 #bjje4 ,r>e e>? elem5ts demon/ration facility4,sec4 #bjjf4 ,critical m9]als supply *a9s & reliability4,sec4 #bjjg4 ,batt]y process+ & manufactur+4,sec4 #bjjh4 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program4,sec4 #bjji4 ,advanc$ en]gy manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program4,sec4 #bjaj4 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>*4,sec4 #bjaa4 #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d4,,title ,,iii--,fuels & te*nology infra/ructure investments,subtitle ,a--,c>bon capture1 utilization1 /orage1 & transportation infrastructure,sec4 #cjja4 ,f9d+s4,sec4 #cjjb4 ,c>bon utilization program4,sec4 #cjjc4 ,c>bon capture te*nology program4,sec4 #cjjd4 ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation4,sec4 #cjje4 ,c>bon /orage validation & te/+4,sec4 #cjjf4 ,secure geologic /orage p]mitt+4,sec4 #cjjg4 ,geologic c>bon seque/ration on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4,sec4 #cjjh4 ,c>bon removal4,subtitle ,b--,hydrog5 rese>* & development,sec4 #caja4 ,f9d+s2 purpose4,sec4 #cajb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #cajc4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program4,sec4 #cajd4 ,additional clean hydrog5 programs4,sec4 #caje4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications4,subtitle ,c--,nucle> en]gy infrastructure,sec4 #cbja4 ,infra/ructure plann+ = micro & small modul> nucle> reactors4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to c]ta9 projects & protection ( in=mation relat+ to c]ta9 agreem5ts4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,civil nucle> cr$it program4,subtitle ,d--,hydropower,sec4 #ccja4 ,hydroelectric production inc5tives4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative4,sec4 #ccje4 ,au?ority = pump$ /orage hydrop[] developm5t us+ multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,limitations on issuance ( c]ta9 leases ( p[] privilege4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #cdja4 ,sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4,sec4 #cdjb4 ,clean en]gy demon/ration program on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4,sec4 #cdjc4 ,leases1 easem5ts1 & rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4,,title ,,iv--,enabl+ en]gy infra/ructure inve/m5t & data collection,subtitle ,a--,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan program,sec4 #djja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan programs4,subtitle ,b--,en]gy ,in=mation ,administration,sec4 #daja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #dajb4 ,data collection 9 ! electricity sector4,sec4 #dajc4 ,expansion ( en]gy consumption surveys4,sec4 #dajd4 ,data collection on electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids4,sec4 #daje4 ,plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = m9]als us$ 9 ! en]gy sector4,sec4 #dajf4 ,expansion ( int]national en]gy data4,sec4 #dajg4 ,plan = ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em4,sec4 #dajh4 ,report on co/s ( c>bon abatem5t 9 ! electricity sector4,sec4 #daji4 ,h>monization ( ef=ts & data4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #dbja4 ,consid]ation ( measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,(fice ( public p>ticipation4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,digital climate solutions report4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,/udy & report by ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy on job loss & impacts on consum] en]gy co/s due to ! revocation ( ! p]mit = ! ,key/one ,,xl pipel9e4,sec4 #dbje4 ,/udy on impact ( electric vehicles4,sec4 #dbjf4 ,/udy on impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a94,,title ,v--,en]gy effici5cy & build+ infrastructure,subtitle ,a--,resid5tial & comm]cial en]gy efficiency,sec4 #ejja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #ejjb4 ,en]gy effici5cy revolv+ loan fund capitalization grant program4,sec4 #ejjc4 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ grant program4,subtitle ,b--,buildings,sec4 #eaja4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce4,sec4 #eajb4 ,build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s4,sec4 #eajc4 ,c>e] skills tra9+4,sec4 #eajd4 ,comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption in=mation %>+4,subtitle ,c--,indu/rial en]gy efficiency,p,a,r,t ,i--,industry,sec4 #ebja4 ,future ( indu/ry program & indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative4,,"p ,,ii--,sm>t manufacturing,sec4 #ebaa4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #ebab4 ,lev]ag+ exi/+ ag5cy programs to assi/ small & m$ium manufactur]s4,sec4 #ebac4 ,lev]ag+ sm>t manufactur+ infra/ructure at ,national ,laboratories4,sec4 #ebad4 ,/ate manufactur+ lead]%ip4,sec4 #ebae4 ,report4,subtitle ,d--,s*ools & nonprofits,sec4 #ecja4 ,grants = en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts at public s*ool facilities4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,en]gy effici5cy mat]ials pilot program4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #edja4 ,wea!rization assi/ance program4,sec4 #edjb4 ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program4,sec4 #edjc4 ,survey1 analysis1 & report on employm5t & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4,sec4 #edjd4 ,assi/+ ,f$]al ,facilities ) ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,te*nologies grant program4,sec4 #edje4 ,rebates4,sec4 #edjf4 ,model guidance = comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4,,title ,,vi--,me?ane r$uction infrastructure,sec4 #fjja4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration4,,title ,,vii--,ab&on$ m9e l& reclamation,sec4 #gjja4 ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #gjjb4 ,ab&on$ m9e reclamation fee4,sec4 #gjjc4 ,am\nts di/ribut$ f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund4,sec4 #gjjd4 ,ab&on$ h>drock m9e reclamation4,,title ,,viii--,natural res\rces-relat$ infra/ructure1 wildfire managem5t1 & ecosy/em restoration,sec4 #hjja4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program4,sec4 #hjjb4 ,/udy & report on feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9e sites4,sec4 #hjjc4 ,wildfire risk r$uction4,sec4 #hjjd4 ,ecosy/em re/oration4,sec4 #hjje4 ,,gao /udy4,sec4 #hjjf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation4,sec4 #hjjg4 ,em]g5cy actions4,,title ,,ix--,we/]n wat] infrastructure,sec4 #ijja4 ,au?orizations ( appropriations4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects4,sec4 #ijjd4 ,critical ma9t5ance & repair4,sec4 #ijje4 ,competitive grant program = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse program4,sec4 #ijjf4 ,dr\ght cont+5cy plan fund+ requirem5ts4,sec4 #ijjg4 ,multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal?4,sec4 #ijjh4 ,eligible desal9ation projects4,sec4 #ijji4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to use coronavirus fiscal recov]y funds to meet a non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,f$]al assi/ance = gr\ndwat] re*>ge1 aquif] /orage1 & wat] s\rce sub/itution projects4,,title ,x--,au?orization ( appropriations = ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects4,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,advanc$ reactor demon/ration program4,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,m9]al security projects4,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,c>bon capture demon/ration & pilot programs4,sec4 #ajjje4 ,direct air capture te*nologies prize competitions4,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,wat] p[] projects4,sec4 #ajjjg4 ,r5ewable en]gy projects4,sec4 #ajjjh4 ,indu/rial emissions demon/ration projects4,,title ,,xi--,wage rate requirements,sec4 #aajja4 ,wage rate requirem5ts4,,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous,sec4 #abjja4 ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,ext5sion ( ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 ,i ,grid infra/ructure & resili5cy ,a ,grid infra/ructure resili5ce & reliability #ajja4 ,prev5t+ outages & enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( ! electric grid 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,disruptive ev5t ,! t]m disruptive ev5t means an ev5t 9 :i* op]ations ( ! electric grid are disrupt$1 prev5tively %ut (f1 or _c op]ate safely due to extreme wea!r1 wildfire1 or a natural disa/]4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an electric grid op]ator2 7,b7 an electricity /orage op]ator2 7,c7 an electricity g5]ator2 7,d7 a transmission own] or op]ator2 7,e7 a di/ribution provid]2 7,f7 a fuel suppli]2 & 7,g7 any o!r relevant entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,natural disa/] ,! t]m natural disa/] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjb7;a7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;a7a774 7#d7 ,p[] l9e ,! t]m p[] l9e includes a transmission l9e or a di/ribution l9e1 z applicable4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all make grants to eligible entities1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,grants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to an eligible entity to c>ry out activities t-- 7,a7 are supplem5tal to exi/+ h>d5+ ef=ts ( ! eligible entity plann$ = any giv5 ye>2 & 7,b7 7i7 r$uce ! risk ( any p[] l9es own$ or op]at$ by ! eligible entity caus+ a wildfire2 or 7ii7 increase ! ability ( ! eligible entity to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 z "p ( ! application ( ! eligible entity submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a report detail+ pa/1 curr5t1 & future ef=ts by ! eligible entity to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant to an eligible entity 9 an am\nt t is great] ?an ! total am\nt t ! eligible entity has sp5t 9 ! previ\s #c ye>s on ef=ts to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#d7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 w g5]ate ! greate/ community b5efit 7:e!r rural or urban7 9 r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#e7 ,small utilities set aside ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to eligible entities "u ! program are made available to eligible entities t sell n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye>4 7d7 ,grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection1 may make grants "u ! program to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes1 :i* ea* ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe may use to aw>d grants to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,annual application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes a plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,plan requir$ ,a plan prep>$ by a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe = purposes ( an application describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 describe ! crit]ia & me?ods t w be us$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe to aw>d grants to eligible entities2 7ii7 be adopt$ aft] notice & a public he>+2 & 7iii7 describe ! propos$ fund+ di/ributions & recipi5ts ( ! grants to be provid$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u ?is subsection bas$ on a =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! =mula ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be bas$ on ! foll[+ factors3 7i7 ,! total population ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe4 7ii7 7,i7 ,! total area ( ! ,/ate or ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,,ii7 ! areas 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe ) a l[ ratio ( electricity cu/om]s p] mileage ( p[] l9es4 7iii7 ,! probability ( disruptive ev5ts 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe dur+ ! previ\s #aj ye>s1 z det]m9$ bas$ on ! numb] ( f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s or em]g5cies 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 z applicable1 includ+-- 7,i7 disa/]s = :i* ,fire ,managem5t ,assi/ance ,grants are provid$ "u section #dbj ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg72 7,,ii7 major disa/]s decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 7,,iii7 em]g5cies decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #eja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 & 7,,iv7 any o!r f$]ally decl>$ disa/] or em]g5cy 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7iv7 ,! numb] & sev]ity1 measur$ by population & economic impacts1 ( disruptive ev5ts exp]i5c$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjaa4 7v7 ,! total am\nt1 on a p] capita basis1 ( public & private exp5ditures dur+ ! previ\s #aj ye>s to c>ry out mitigation ef=ts to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 ) ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes ) high] p] capita exp5ditures receiv+ additional weight or consid]ation z comp>$ to ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes ) l[] p] capita exp5ditures4 7,c7 ,annual update ( data us$ 9 di/ribution ( funds ,beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all annually update-- 7i7 all data relat+ to ! factors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 all o!r data us$ 9 di/ribut+ grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* grant provid$ to a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program is allocat$1 pursuant to ! applicable plan ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe1 to eligible entities = projects )9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7#e7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants to eligible entities us+ funds made available to ! applicable ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program1 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all give priority to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe1 w g5]ate ! greate/ community b5efit 7:e!r rural or urban7 9 r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#f7 ,small utilities set aside ,a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe receiv+ a grant "u ! program %all ensure t1 ( ! am\nts made available to eligible entities f funds made available to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program1 ! p]c5tage made available to eligible entities t sell n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye> is n less ?an ! p]c5tage ( all cu/om]s 9 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe t are s]v$ by ^? eligible entities4 7#g7 ,te*nical assi/ance & adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nts made available to a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe may use n m ?an #e p]c5t =-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7g77#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) ! program4 7#h7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate & ,indian ,tribe %all be requir$ to mat* #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ea* grant provid$ to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program4 7e7 ,use ( grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant aw>d$ to an eligible entity "u ! program may be us$ = activities1 te*nologies1 equipm5t1 & h>d5+ measures to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 wea!rization te*nologies & equipm5t2 7,b7 fire-resi/ant te*nologies & fire prev5tion sy/ems2 7,c7 monitor+ & control te*nologies2 7,d7 ! und]gr\nd+ ( electrical equipm5t2 7,e7 utility pole managem5t2 7,f7 ! relocation ( p[] l9es or ! reconductor+ ( p[] l9es ) l[-sag1 advanc$ conductors2 7,g7 vegetation & fuel-load managem5t2 7,h7 ! use or con/ruction ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces = enhanc+ sy/em adaptive capacity dur+ disruptive ev5ts1 includ+-- 7i7 microgrids2 & 7ii7 batt]y-/orage subcompon5ts2 7,i7 adaptive protection te*nologies2 7,j7 advanc$ model+ te*nologies2 7,k7 h>d5+ ( p[] l9es1 facilities1 sub/ations1 ( o!r sy/ems2 & 7,l7 ! replacem5t ( old ov]head conductors & und]gr\nd cables4 7#b7 ,prohibitions & limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant aw>d$ to an eligible entity "u ! program may n be us$ =-- 7i7 con/ruction ( a new-- 7,i7 electric g5]at+ facility2 or 7,,ii7 l>ge-scale batt]y-/orage facility t is n us$ = enhanc+ sy/em adaptive capacity dur+ disruptive ev5ts2 or 7ii7 cyb]security4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 inve/m5ts eligible = recov]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may n seek co/ recov]y = ! portion ( ! co/ ( any sy/em1 te*nology1 or equipm5t t is fund$ ?r\gh a grant aw>d$ "u ! program4 7ii7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph prohibits an eligible entity f recov]+ ?r\gh traditional or inc5tive-bas$ ratemak+ any portion ( an inve/m5t 9 a sy/em1 te*nology1 or equipm5t t is n fund$ by a grant aw>d$ "u ! program4 7,c7 ,application limitations ,an eligible entity may n submit an application = a grant provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c7 & a grant provid$ by a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe pursuant to subsection 7d7 dur+ ! same application cycle4 7f7 ,di/ribution ( fund+ ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7#a7 #ej p]c5t is us$ to aw>d grants to eligible entities "u subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 #ej p]c5t is us$ to make grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u subsection 7d74 7g7 ,te*nical & o!r assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes may-- 7,a7 provide te*nical assi/ance & facilitate ! di/ribution & %>+ ( in=mation to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts2 & 7,b7 promulgate consum]-fac+ in=mation & res\rces to in=m ! public ( be/ practices & res\rces relat+ to r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#b7 ,use ( funds by ! ,secret>y ,( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #e p]c5t =-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) ! program4 7h7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all be requir$ to mat* #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,exception = small utilities ,an eligible entity t sells n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye> %all be requir$ to mat* #a_/c ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7i7 ,bi5nial report to congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! program4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include in=mation & data on-- 7,a7 ! co/s ( ! projects = :i* grants are aw>d$ to eligible entities2 7,b7 ! types ( activities1 te*nologies1 equipm5t1 & h>d5+ measures fund$ by ^? grants2 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ability ( ! p[] grid to )/& disruptive ev5ts has increas$4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #ajjb4 ,haz>d mitigation us+ disa/] assi/ance ,section #djd7;f77#ab7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7f77#ab77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ & wildfire aft] w9d/orm2 7#b7 by /rik+ includ+ replac+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8includ+-- 7,a7 replac+ 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 wildfire1 aft] extreme w9d2 & 7,b7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! in/allation ( fire-resi/ant wires & infra/ructure & ! und]gr\nd+ ( wires2 4 #ajjc4 ,electric grid reliability & resili5ce rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,en]gy infra/ructure ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means ea* (-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a comb9ation ( #b or m ,/ates2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 & 7v7 a public utility commission4 7,b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! competitive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,program ,upgrad+ ,our ,electric ,grid & ,ensur+ ,reliability & ,resili5cy1 to provide1 on a competitive basis1 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to eligible entities to c>ry out ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to coord9ate & collaborate ) electric sector own]s & op]ators-- 7,a7 to demon/rate innovative approa*es to transmission1 /orage1 & di/ribution infra/ructure to h>d5 & enhance resili5ce & reliability2 & 7,b7 to demon/rate new approa*es to enhance regional grid resili5ce1 implem5t$ ?r\gh ,/ates by public & rural electric coop]ative entities on a co/-%>$ basis4 7#d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a description (-- 7,a7 h[ ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance w\ld be us$2 7,b7 ! expect$ b5efici>ies1 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a proposal f an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 h[ ! proposal w\ld improve regional en]gy infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ! program on a competitive basis4 7#f7 ,co/ %>e ,section #ihh ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7 %all apply to ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u ! program4 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,en]gy improvem5t 9 rural or remote areas 7#a7 ,def9ition ( rural or remote area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural or remote area means a city1 t[n1 or un9corporat$ area t has a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj inhabitants4 7#b7 ,requir$ activities ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities to improve 9 rural or remote areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 ! resili5ce1 safety1 reliability1 & availability ( en]gy2 & 7,b7 environm5tal protection f adv]se impacts ( en]gy g5]ation4 7#c7 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 may provide ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to rural or remote areas = ! purpose (-- 7,a7 ov]all co/-effectiv5ess ( en]gy g5]ation1 transmission1 or di/ribution sy/ems2 7,b7 sit+ or upgrad+ transmission & di/ribution l9es2 7,c7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions f en]gy g5]ation by rural or remote areas2 7,d7 provid+ or mod]niz+ electric g5]ation facilities2 7,e7 develop+ microgrids2 & 7,f7 increas+ en]gy effici5cy4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7d7 ,en]gy infra/ructure resili5ce framework 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 & int]e/$ en]gy infra/ructure /akehold]s1 %all develop common analytical frameworks1 tools1 metrics1 & data to assess ! resili5ce1 reliability1 safety1 & security ( en]gy infra/ructure 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ by develop+ & /or+ an inv5tory ( easily transport$ high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s & o!r requir$ equipm5t4 7#b7 ,assessm5t & report 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ) respect to ! inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s1 new trans=m]s1 & o!r equipm5t propos$ to be develop$ & /or$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 ! policies1 te*nical specifications1 & logi/ical & program /ructures necess>y to mitigate ! risks associat$ ) ! loss ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 7,,ii7 ! te*nical specifications = high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 7,,iii7 :]e inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s %\ld be /or$2 7,,iv7 ! quantity ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s necess>y = ! inv5tory2 7,v7 h[ ! /or$ inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s w\ld be secur$ & ma9ta9$2 7,,vi7 h[ ! high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s may be transport$2 7,,vii7 opportunities = develop+ new flexible advanc$ trans=m] designs2 & 7,,viii7 :e!r new ,f$]al regulations or co/-%>+ requirem5ts are necess>y to c>ry out ! /orage ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 & 7ii7 any ef=ts c>ri$ out by indu/ry z ( ! date ( ! assessm5t-- 7,i7 to %>e trans=m]s & equipm5t2 7,,ii7 to develop plans = next g5]ation trans=m]s2 & 7,,iii7 to plan = surge & long-t]m manufactur+ (1 & long-t]m /&>dization (1 trans=m] designs4 7,b7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation t is provid$ to1 g5]at$ by1 or collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be consid]$ to be critical electric infra/ructure in=mation "u section #bae;,a ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a74 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! assessm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a74 #ajjd4 ,utility dem& response 7a7 ,consid]ation ( dem&-,response /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aaa7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bj7 ,dem&-response practices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* electric utility %all promote ! use ( dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices by comm]cial1 resid5tial1 & indu/rial consum]s to r$uce electricity consumption dur+ p]iods ( unusually high dem&4 7,b7 ,rate recov]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority %all consid] e/abli%+ rate me*anisms all[+ an electric utility ) respect to :i* ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority has ratemak+ au?ority to timely recov] ! co/s ( promot+ dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,nonregulat$ electric utilities ,a nonregulat$ electric utility may e/abli% rate me*anisms = ! timely recov]y ( ! co/s ( promot+ dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7#b7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,"t limitations ,section #aab7;b7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority7 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all comm5ce consid]ation "u section #aaa1 or set a he>+ date = consid]ation1 ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority71 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all complete ! consid]ation & make ! det]m9ation "u section #aaa ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d74 4 7,b7 ,failure to comply 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab7;c7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ su* p>agraph 7#ad7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraphs 7#af7 & ins]t+ su* p>agraph 7#ad74 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ae7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ae74 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>ds e/abli%$ by p>agraphs 7#af72 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#bj744 7ii7 ,te*nical correction ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #abed7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #iga7 is repeal$ & ! am5dm5t made by t p>agraph 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 is void1 & section #aab7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;d77 %all be 9 effect z if t am5dm5t _h n be5 enact$4 7,c7 ,prior ,/ate actions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,prior ,/ate actions ,subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n apply to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d7 9 ! case ( any electric utility 9 a ,/ate if1 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection-- 7#a7 ! ,/ate has implem5t$ = ! electric utility ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d72 7#b7 ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority = ! ,/ate or ! relevant nonregulat$ electric utility has conduct$ a proce$+ to consid] implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility2 or 7#c7 ! ,/ate legislature has vot$ on ! implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility4 4 7ii7 ,cross-ref]5ce ,section #abd ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 is am5d$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ?is subsection ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is section to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#bj744 7b7 ,optional features ( ,/ate en]gy cons]vation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#af71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ag7 z p>agraph 7#ah72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#af7 ! foll[+3 7#ag7 programs t promote ! in/allation & use ( dem&-response te*nology & dem&-response practices2 & 4 7c7 ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program ,section #edc7;i7 ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbec7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to r$uce en]gy consumption dur+ p]iods ( unusually high electricity or natural gas dem&4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 promote ! in/allation ( dem&-response te*nology & ! use ( dem&-response practices 9 ,f$]al build+s4 4 7d7 ,compon5ts ( ,z]o-,net-,en]gy ,comm]cial ,build+s ,initiative ,section #dbb7;d77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjhb7;d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ dem&-response te*nologies1 practices1 & policies7 aft] policies4 #ajje4 ,sit+ ( int]/ate electric transmission facilities 7a7 ,designation ( ,national ,int]e/ ,electric ,transmission ,corridors ,section #baf7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & ,indian ,tribes aft] affect$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ capacity con/ra9ts & be=e conge/ion2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,aft] & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 aft]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ affect$ ,/ates & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8affect$ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes71 %all issue a report1 bas$ on ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 or o!r in=mation relat+ to electric transmission capacity con/ra9ts & conge/ion1 :i* may designate z a national int]e/ electric transmission corridor any geographic area t-- 7i7 is exp]i5c+ electric en]gy transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion t adv]sely affects consum]s2 or 7ii7 is expect$ to exp]i5ce su* en]gy transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all conduct ! /udy & issue ! report 9 consultation & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 & issu+ ! report "u p>agraph 7#b71 %all consult2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or en]gy security aft] indep5d5ce2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! designation w\ld enhance ! ability ( facilities t g5]ate or transmit firm or int]mitt5t en]gy to connect to ! electric grid2 7,g7 ! designation-- 7i7 maximizes exi/+ rights-(-way2 & 7ii7 avoids & m9imizes1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 & (fsets to ! ext5t appropriate & practicable1 s5sitive environm5tal areas & cultural h]itage sites2 & 7,h7 ! designation w\ld result 9 a r$uction 9 ! co/ to pur*ase electric en]gy = consum]s4 4 7b7 ,con/ruction ,p]mit ,section #baf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by ins]t+ or int]regional b5efits aft] int]/ate b5efits2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 a ,/ate commission or o!r entity t has au?ority to approve ! sit+ ( ! facilities-- 7i7 has n made a det]m9ation on an application seek+ approval pursuant to applicable law by ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,i7 ! date on :i* ! application 0 fil$2 & 7,,ii7 ! date on :i* ! relevant national int]e/ electric transmission corridor 0 designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a72 7ii7 has condition$ its approval 9 su* a mann] t ! propos$ con/ruction or modification w n significantly r$uce transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion 9 int]/ate comm]ce or is n economically feasible2 or 7iii7 has d5i$ an application seek+ approval pursuant to applicable law2 4 7c7 ,rights-(-,way ,section #baf7;e77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ modify ! transmission facilities1 ! & ins]t+ modify1 & op]ate & ma9ta91 ! transmission facilities &1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,commission1 ! p]mit hold] has made good fai? ef=ts to engage ) l&[n]s & o!r /akehold]s e>ly 9 ! applicable p]mitt+ process1 !4 7d7 ,int]/ate ,compacts ,section #baf7;i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! memb]s & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! memb]s ( ! compact are 9 disagreem5t aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! relevant application = ! facility 0 fil$2 & 7,b7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! relevant national int]e/ electric transmission corridor 0 designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a74 4 #ajjf4 ,rulemak+ to increase ! effectiv5ess ( int]regional transmission plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission %all initiate a rulemak+ address+-- 7#a7 ! effectiv5ess ( exi/+ plann+ processes = id5tify+ int]regional transmission projects t provide economic1 reliability & op]ational b5efits1 tak+ into consid]ation ! public int]e/1 ! integrity ( m>kets1 & ! protection ( consum]s2 7#b7 *anges to ! processes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to ensure t effici5t1 co/-effective1 & broadly b5eficial int]regional transmission solutions are select$ = co/ allocation1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! public int]e/2 7,b7 ! protection ( consum]s2 7,c7 ! broad range ( economic1 reliability1 & op]ational b5efits t int]regional transmission provides2 7,d7 ! ne$s ( load-s]v+ entities to satisfy _! native load s]vice obligations2 7,e7 ! ne$ = s+le projects to secure approvals bas$ on a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! multiple b5efits provid$2 7,f7 ! importance ( syn*ronization ( plann+ processes 9 neighbor+ regions1 su* z us+ a jo9t model on a consi/5t timel9e ) a s+le set ( ne$s1 input assumptions1 & b5efit metrics2 7,g7 t evaluation ( long-t]m sc5>ios %\ld consid] ! expect$ life ( a transmission asset & ! pot5tial = future *anges 9 ! topology ( ! transmission sy/em2 7,h7 t transmission plann+ au?orities %\ld all[ = ! id5tification & jo9t evaluation ( alt]natives2 & 7,i7 t int]regional plann+ %\ld be done regul>ly & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s2 & 7#c7 co/ allocation me?odologies t reflect ! multiple b5efits provid$ by int]regional transmission solutions1 includ+ economic1 reliability1 & op]ational b5efits4 7b7 ,tim+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission %all promulgate a f9al rule to complete ! rulemak+ initiat$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section modifies ! obligations ( ! ,commission "u section #bag7;b77#d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdq7b77#d774 #ajjg4 ,transmission facilitation program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,capacity contract ,! t]m capacity contract means a contract ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y & an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 = ! "r to ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( an eligible project4 7#b7 ,eligible electric p[] transmission l9e ,! t]m eligible electric p[] transmission l9e means an electric p[] transmission l9e t is capable ( transmitt+ n less ?an-- 7,a7 #a1jjj megawatts2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a project t consi/s ( upgrad+ an exi/+ transmission l9e or con/ruct+ a new transmission l9e 9 an exi/+ transmission1 transportation1 or telecommunications infra/ructure corridor1 #ejj megawatts4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a non-,f$]al entity seek+ to c>ry out an eligible project4 7#d7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project 7includ+ any relat$ facility7-- 7,a7 to con/ruct a new or replace an exi/+ eligible electric p[] transmission l9e2 7,b7 to increase ! transmission capacity ( an exi/+ eligible electric p[] transmission l9e2 or 7,c7 to connect an isolat$ microgrid to an exi/+ transmission1 transportation1 or telecommunications infra/ructure corridor locat$ 9 ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 or a t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,fund ,! t]m ,fund means ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,fund e/abli%$ by subsection 7d77#a74 7#f7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,program e/abli%$ by subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,relat$ facility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m relat$ facility means a facility relat$ to an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m relat$ facility does n include-- 7i7 facilities us$ prim>ily to g5]ate electric en]gy2 or 7ii7 facilities us$ 9 ! local di/ribution ( electric en]gy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all facilitate ! con/ruction ( non-,f$]al electric p[] transmission l9es & relat$ facilities 9 accordance ) subsection 7e74 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures = ! solicitation & review ( applications f eligible entities4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,transmission facilitation fund ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund1 to be kn[n z ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,fund1 consi/+ (-- 7,a7 all am\nts receiv$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ receipts1 collections1 & recov]ies1 f any s\rce relat+ to exp5ses incurr$ by ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 co/s recov]$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#d72 7ii7 am\nts receiv$ z repaym5t ( a loan issu$ to an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 & 7iii7 am\nts contribut$ by eligible entities = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out an eligible project ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y is p>ticipat+ ) ! eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c72 7,b7 all am\nts borr[$ f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury by ! ,secret>y = ! program "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 any am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! program4 7#b7 ,borr[+ au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury may1 )\t fur!r appropriation & )\t fiscal ye> limitation1 loan to ! ,secret>y on su* t]ms z may be fix$ by ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 su* sums z1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are f "t to "t requir$ = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ! program1 n to exce$1 9 ! aggregate 7includ+ def]r$ int]e/71 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj 9 out/&+ repayable balances at any #a "t4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program1 includ+ = any adm9i/rative exp5ses ( c>ry+ out ! program t are n recov]$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#d7 ,co/ recov]y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! co/ ( any facilitation activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e77#a7 %all be collect$-- 7i7 f eligible entities receiv+ ! b5efit ( ! applicable facilitation activity1 on a s*$ule to be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ) respect to a contract$ transmission capacity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 ?r\gh rates *>g$ = ! use ( ! contract$ transmission capacity4 7,b7 ,=giv5ess ( balances 7i7 ,t]m9ation or end ( useful life ,if1 at ! end ( ! useful life ( an eligible project or ! t]m9ation ( a capacity contract "u subsection 7f77#e71 !re is a rema9+ balance ow$ to ! ,treasury "u ?is section1 ! balance %all be =giv54 7ii7 ,uncon/ruct$ projects ,funds exp5d$ to /udy projects t are consid]$ pursuant to ?is section b t are n con/ruct$ %all be =giv54 7,c7 ,recov]y ( co/s ( eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may collect ! co/s ( any activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y ) respect to an eligible project 9 :i* ! ,secret>y p>ticipates ) an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 ?r\gh rates *>g$ to cu/om]s b5efitt+ f ! new transmission capability provid$ by ! eligible project4 7e7 ,facilitation ( eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to facilitate eligible projects1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 subject to subsections 7f7 & 7i71 ent] into a capacity contract ) respect to an eligible project prior to ! date on :i* ! eligible project is complet$2 7,b7 subject to subsections 7g7 & 7i71 issue a loan to an eligible entity = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out an eligible project2 or 7,c7 subject to subsections 7h7 & 7i71 p>ticipate ) an eligible entity 9 design+1 develop+1 con/ruct+1 op]at+1 ma9ta9+1 or own+ an eligible project4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! provision & receipt ( assi/ance = an eligible project "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate-- 7,a7 to ensure ! success ( ! program2 & 7,b7 to protect ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,capacity contracts 7#a7 ,purpose ,9 ent]+ into capacity contracts "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into capacity contracts t w enc\rage o!r entities to ent] into contracts = ! transmission capacity ( ! eligible project4 7#b7 ,paym5t ,! am\nt paid by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u a capacity contract = ! "r to ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( an eligible project %all be-- 7,a7 ! fair m>ket value = ! use ( ! transmission capacity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y1 ! comp>able value = ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( o!r electric p[] transmission l9es2 & 7,b7 on a s*$ule & 9 su* divid$ am\nts1 :i* may be a s+le am\nt1 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are likely to facilitate con/ruction ( ! eligible project1 tak+ into acc\nt /&>d indu/ry practice & factors specific to ea* applicant1 includ+1 z applicable-- 7i7 pot5tial review by a ,/ate regulatory entity ( ! rev5ue requirem5t ( an electric utility2 & 7ii7 ! f9ancial model ( an indep5d5t transmission develop]4 7#c7 ,limitations ,a capacity contract %all-- 7,a7 be = a t]m ( n m ?an #dj ye>s2 & 7,b7 be = n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! total propos$ transmission capacity ( ! applicable eligible project4 7#d7 ,transmission m>ket+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y has n t]m9at$ a capacity contract "u p>agraph 7#e7 be=e ! applicable eligible project ent]s into s]vice1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts ) a ?ird p>ty to m>ket ! transmission capacity ( ! eligible project to :i* ! ,secret>y holds rights "u ! capacity contract4 7,b7 ,return ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ensure t any contract ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 maximizes ! f9ancial return to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,c7 ,competitive solicitation ,! ,secret>y %all only select ?ird p>ties = contracts "u ?is p>agraph ?r\gh a competitive solicitation4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all seek to t]m9ate a capacity contract z soon z practicable aft] det]m9+ t suffici5t transmission capacity ( ! eligible project has be5 secur$ by o!r entities to ensure ! long-t]m f9ancial viability ( ! eligible project1 includ+ ?r\gh #a or m transf]s "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,transf] ,on paym5t to ! ,secret>y by a ?ird p>ty = transmission capacity to :i* ! ,secret>y has rights "u a capacity contract1 ! ,secret>y may transf] ! rights to t transmission capacity to t ?ird p>ty4 7,c7 ,rel9qui%m5t ,on paym5t to ! ,secret>y by ! applicable eligible entity = transmission capacity to :i* ! ,secret>y has rights "u a capacity contract1 ! ,secret>y may rel9qui% ! rights to t transmission capacity to ! eligible entity4 7,d7 ,requirem5t ,a paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 %all be 9 an am\nt suffici5t = ! ,secret>y to recov] any rema9+ co/s incurr$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! quantity ( transmission capacity affect$ by ! transf] "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or ! rel9qui%m5t "u subp>agraph 7,c71 z applicable4 7#f7 ,o!r f$]al capacity positions ,! exi/5ce ( a capacity contract does n preclude a ,f$]al entity1 includ+ a ,f$]al p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration1 f o!rwise secur+ transmission capacity at any "t f an eligible project1 to ! ext5t t ! ,f$]al entity is au?oriz$ to secure t transmission capacity4 7#g7 ,=m ( f9ancial assi/ance ,ent]+ into a capacity contract "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 %all be consid]$ a =m ( f9ancial assi/ance describ$ 9 section #aejh4a7q77#a77vii7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7g7 ,int]e/ rate on loans ,! rate ( int]e/ to be *>g$ 9 connection ) any loan made by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b7 %all be fix$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into consid]ation m>ket yields on out/&+ m>ketable obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( comp>able maturities z ( ! date ( ! loan4 7h7 ,public-private p>tn]%ips ,! ,secret>y may p>ticipate ) an eligible entity ) respect to an eligible project "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! eligible project-- 7#a7 7,a7 is locat$ 9 an area designat$ z a national int]e/ electric transmission corridor pursuant to section #baf7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7a72 or 7,b7 is necess>y to accommodate an actual or project$ increase 9 dem& = electric transmission capacity across m ?an #a ,/ate or transmission plann+ region2 7#b7 is consi/5t ) effici5t & reliable op]ation ( ! transmission grid2 7#c7 w be op]at$ 9 con=mance ) prud5t utility practices2 7#d7 w be op]at$ 9 con=mance ) ! rules (-- 7,a7 a ,transmission ,organization 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif771 if applicable2 or 7,b7 a regional reliability organization2 & 7#e7 is n duplicative ( ! functions ( exi/+ transmission facilities t are ! subject ( ongo+ sit+ & relat$ p]mitt+ proce$+s4 7i7 ,c]tification ,prior to tak+ action to facilitate an eligible project "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7e77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t-- 7#a7 ! eligible project is 9 ! public int]e/2 7#b7 ! eligible project is unlikely to be con/ruct$ 9 z timely a mann] or ) z mu* transmission capacity 9 ! abs5ce ( facilitation "u ?is section1 includ+ ) respect to an eligible project = :i* a ,f$]al inve/m5t tax cr$it may be all[$2 & 7#c7 x is reasonable to expect t ! proce$s f ! eligible project w be adequate1 z applicable-- 7,a7 to recov] ! co/ ( a capacity contract ent]$ into "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a72 7,b7 to repay a loan provid$ "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 or 7,c7 to repay any am\nts borr[$ f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury "u subsection 7d77#b74 7j7 ,o!r au?orities1 limitations1 & effects 7#a7 ,p>ticipation ,! ,secret>y may p]mit o!r entities to p>ticipate 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 & own]%ip ( eligible projects facilitat$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,op]ations & ma9t5ance ,facilitation by ! ,secret>y ( an eligible project "u ?is section does n create any obligation on ! "p ( ! ,secret>y to op]ate or ma9ta9 ! eligible project4 7#c7 ,f$]al facilities ,= purposes ( co/ recov]y "u subsection 7d77#d7 & repaym5t ( a loan issu$ "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 ea* eligible project facilitat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all be treat$ z sep>ate & di/9ct f-- 7,a7 ea* o!r eligible project2 & 7,b7 all o!r ,f$]al p[] & transmission facilities4 7#d7 ,effect on ancill>y s]vices au?ority & obligations ,no?+ 9 ?is section conf]s on ! ,secret>y or any ,f$]al p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration any additional au?ority or obligation to provide ancill>y s]vices to us]s ( transmission facilities con/ruct$ or upgrad$ "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,effect on we/]n area p[] adm9i/ration projects ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects-- 7,a7 any p5d+ project application be=e ! ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration "u section #cja ( ! ,hoov] ,p[] ,plant ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba;a72 or 7,b7 any agreem5t ent]$ into by ! ,we/]n ,p[] ,adm9i/ration "u t section4 7#f7 ,?ird-p>ty f9ance ,no?+ 9 ?is section precludes an eligible project facilitat$ "u ?is section f be+ eligible z a project "u section #abbb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba74 7#g7 ,limitation on loans ,an eligible project may n be ! subject ( bo?-- 7,a7 a loan "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 a ,f$]al loan "u section #cja ( ! ,hoov] ,p[] ,plant ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba;a74 7#h7 ,consid]ations ,9 evaluat+ eligible projects = possible facilitation "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize projects t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 use te*nology t enhances ! capacity1 effici5cy1 resili5cy1 or reliability ( an electric p[] transmission sy/em1 includ+-- 7i7 reconductor+ ( an exi/+ electric p[] transmission l9e ) advanc$ conductors2 & 7ii7 h>dw>e or s(tw>e t enables dynamic l9e rat+s1 advanc$ p[] fl[ control1 or grid topology optimization2 7,b7 w improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( an electric p[] transmission sy/em2 7,c7 facilitate int]regional transf] capacity t supports /rong & equitable economic gr[?2 & 7,d7 contribute to national or subnational goals to l[] electricity sector gre5h\se gas emissions4 #ajjh4 ,deploym5t ( te*nologies to enhance grid flexibility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acjf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#ad72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,9 ! case ( data analytics t enable s(tw>e to engage 9 ,sm>t ,grid functions1 ! docum5t$ pur*ase co/s ( ! data analytics4 7#aj7 ,9 ! case ( build+s1 ! docum5t$ exp5ses = devices & s(tw>e1 includ+ = in/allation1 t all[ build+s to engage 9 dem& flexibility or ,sm>t ,grid functions4 7#aa7 ,9 ! case ( utility communications1 op]ational fib] & wireless broadb& communications networks to enable data fl[ betwe5 di/ribution sy/em compon5ts4 7#ab7 ,9 ! case ( advanc$ transmission te*nologies su* z dynamic l9e rat+1 fl[ control devices1 advanc$ conductors1 network topology optimization1 or o!r h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & associat$ protocols appli$ to exi/+ transmission facilities t increase ! op]ational transf] capacity ( a transmission network1 ! docum5t$ exp5ditures to pur*ase & in/all ^? advanc$ transmission te*nologies4 7#ac7 ,9 ! case ( extreme wea!r or natural disa/]s1 ! ability to r$irect or %ut (f p[] to m9imize black\ts & avoid fur!r damage4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#af72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,! ability to use data analytics & s(tw>e-z-s]vice to provide flexibility by improv+ ! visibility ( ! electrical sy/em to grid op]ators t c help quickly rebalance ! electrical sy/em ) autonom\s controls4 7#aj7 ,! ability to facilitate ! aggregation or integration ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces to s]ve z assets = ! grid4 7#aa7 ,! ability to provide en]gy /orage to meet fluctuat+ electricity dem&1 provide voltage support1 & integrate int]mitt5t g5]ation s\rces1 includ+ vehicle-to-grid te*nologies4 7#ab7 ,! ability ( h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & associat$ protocols appli$ to exi/+ transmission facilities to increase ! op]ational transf] capacity ( a transmission network4 7#ac7 ,! ability to anticipate & mitigate impacts ( extreme wea!r or natural disa/]s on grid resili5cy4 7#ad7 ,! ability to facilitate ! integration ( r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 & vehicle-to-grid te*nologies4 7#ae7 ,! ability to reliably meet increas$ dem& f electric vehicles & ! electrification ( appliances & o!r sectors4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,sm>t ,grid ,inve/m5t ,mat*+ ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #acjf7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;a77 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 #ajji4 ,/ate en]gy security plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,d ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #cfa-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,congress & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cfa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose2 def9itions 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ 7b7 ,x is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,purpose ,x is 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 2 7#b7 9 section #cff-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by /rik+ approv$ "u section #cfg1 & 2 & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h71 by ins]t+ a p>agraph head+1 ! text ( :i* is compris$ ( ! t]m def9$ 9 ! p>agraph2 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#f71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7#c7 by mov+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h7 ( section #cff 7z s r$esignat$7 s z to appe> aft] subsection 7c7 ( section #cfa 7z designat$ by p>agraph 7#a77;,c772 & 7#d7 by am5d+ section #cff to read z foll[s3 #cff4 ,/ate en]gy security plans 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,/ate en]gy security plan ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy security plan means a ,/ate en]gy security plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance = ,/ate en]gy security plans ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance made available to a ,/ate "u ?is "p may be us$ = ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 review1 & revision ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan t-- 7#a7 assesses ! exi/+ circum/ances 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#b7 proposes me?ods to /r5g!n ! ability ( ! ,/ate1 9 consultation ) own]s & op]ators ( en]gy infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 to secure ! en]gy infra/ructure ( ! ,/ate aga9/ all physical & cyb]security ?reats2 7,b7 7i7 to mitigate ! risk ( en]gy supply disruptions to ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 to enhance ! response to1 & recov]y f1 en]gy disruptions2 & 7,c7 to ensure t ! ,/ate has reliable1 secure1 & resili5t en]gy infra/ructure4 7c7 ,cont5ts ( plan ,a ,/ate en]gy security plan %all-- 7#a7 address all en]gy s\rces & regulat$ & unregulat$ en]gy provid]s2 7#b7 provide a ,/ate en]gy pr(ile1 includ+ an assessm5t ( en]gy production1 transmission1 di/ribution1 & end-use2 7#c7 address pot5tial haz>ds to ea* en]gy sector or sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 physical ?reats & vuln]abilities2 & 7,b7 cyb]security ?reats & vuln]abilities2 7#d7 provide a risk assessm5t ( en]gy infra/ructure & cross-sector int]dep5d5cies2 7#e7 provide a risk mitigation approa* to enhance reliability & end-use resili5ce2 & 7#f7 7,a7 address-- 7i7 multi-,/ate & regional coord9ation1 plann+1 & response2 & 7ii7 coord9ation ) ,indian ,tribes ) respect to plann+ & response2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 enc\rage mutual assi/ance 9 cyb] & physical response plans4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,9 develop+ or revis+ a ,/ate en]gy security plan1 ! ,/ate en]gy (fice ( ! ,/ate %all coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 )-- 7#a7 ! public utility or s]vice commission ( ! ,/ate2 7#b7 en]gy provid]s f ! private & public sectors2 & 7#c7 o!r entities responsible =-- 7,a7 ma9ta9+ fuel or electric reliability2 & 7,b7 secur+ en]gy infra/ructure4 7e7 ,f9ancial assi/ance ,a ,/ate is n eligible to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is "p = any purpose = a fiscal ye> unless ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y1 ) respect to t fiscal ye>-- 7#a7 a ,/ate en]gy security plan t meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 aft] an annual review1 c>ri$ out by ! ,gov]nor1 ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan-- 7,a7 any necess>y revisions to ! ,/ate en]gy security plan2 or 7,b7 a c]tification t no revisions to ! ,/ate en]gy security plan are necess>y4 7f7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 may provide in=mation1 te*nical assi/ance1 & o!r assi/ance 9 ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 or revision ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan4 7g7 ,requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate receiv+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is "p %all provide reasonable assurance to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ policies & proc$ures design$ to assure t ! f9ancial assi/ance w be us$-- 7#a7 to supplem5t1 & n to supplant1 ,/ate & local funds2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to increase ! am\nt ( ,/ate & local funds t o!rwise w\ld be available1 9 ! abs5ce ( ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance1 = ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan4 7h7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7i7 ,sunset ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all expire on ,octob] #ca1 #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7,public ,law #id-afc2 #hi ,/at4 #hgb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cfa & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cfa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose2 def9itions4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cff & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cff4 ,/ate en]gy security plans4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #eji7;i77#c7 ( ! ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,act ( #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#h7;i77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ prescrib$ = su* t]ms 9 section #cff ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act & ins]t+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cfa7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act4 7#b7 ,section #cfc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbc7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,section #dea7;i77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhha7;i77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ prescrib$ = su* t]ms 9 section #cff ( ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act & ins]t+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cfa7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act4 #ajaj4 ,/ate en]gy program 7a7 ,collaborative transmission sit+ ,section #cfb7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ! m&atory conduct ( activities to support transmission & di/ribution plann+1 includ+-- 7,a7 support = local gov]nm5ts & ,indian ,tribes2 7,b7 feasibility /udies = transmission l9e r\tes & alt]natives2 7,c7 prep>ation ( necess>y project design & p]mits2 & 7,d7 outrea* to affect$ /akehold]s4 4 7b7 ,/ate en]gy cons]vation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 programs to increase transportation en]gy effici5cy1 includ+ programs to help r$uce c>bon emissions 9 ! transportation sector by #bjej & accel]ate ! use ( alt]native transportation fuels =1 & ! electrification (1 ,/ate gov]nm5t vehicles1 fleet vehicles1 taxis & ride%>+ s]vices1 mass transit1 s*ool buses1 f]ries1 & privately own$ pass5g] & m$ium- & heavy-duty vehicles2 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,/ate en]gy program ,section #cfe ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is "p #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be di/ribut$ to ! ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! applicable di/ribution =mula 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjba2 & 7,b7 %all n be subject to ! mat*+ requirem5t describ$ 9 ! fir/ proviso ( ! matt] "u ! head+ en]gy cons]vation "u ! head+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 9 title ,,ii ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aihe 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbc;a74 4 #ajaa4 ,p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration transmission borr[+ au?ority 7a7 ,borr[+ au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 = ! purposes ( provid+ funds to assi/ 9 ! f9anc+ ( ! con/ruction1 acquisition1 & replacem5t ( ! ,f$]al ,columbia ,riv] ,p[] ,sy/em & to implem5t ! au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 "u ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ,electric ,p[] ,plann+ & ,cons]vation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hci et seq471 an additional #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 borr[+ au?ority is made available "u ! ,f$]al ,columbia ,riv] ,transmission ,sy/em ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hch et seq471 to rema9 out/&+ at any #a "t4 7#b7 ,limitation ,! obligation ( additional borr[+ au?ority "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #f1jjj1jjj1jjj by fiscal ye> #bjbh4 7b7 ,f9ancial plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all issue an updat$ f9ancial plan by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,z "p ( ! process ( issu+ an updat$ f9ancial plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 consi/5t ) asset managem5t plann+ & s\nd bus9ess pr9ciples1 consid] project$ & plann$ use & allocation ( ! borr[+ au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator across ! mission responsibilities ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 be=e issu+ ! f9al updat$ f9ancial plan-- 7i7 engage1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ) cu/om]s ) respect to a draft ( ! updat$ plan2 & 7ii7 consid] z a relevant factor any recomm5dations f cu/om]s reg>d+ prioritization ( asset inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,/akehold] engagem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 engage1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ) cu/om]s & /akehold]s ) respect to ! f9ancial & co/ managem5t ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator ?r\gh p]iodic program reviews2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 implem5t ^? policies t w\ld be expect$ to be consi/5t ) ! l[e/ possible p[] & transmission rates consi/5t ) s\nd bus9ess pr9ciples4 7d7 ,repaym5t ,any additional ,treasury borr[+ au?ority receiv$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 %all be fully repaid to ! ,treasury 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! applicable self-f9anc$ ,f$]al budget acc\nts2 & 7#b7 %all n be subject to budget scor+ or budget scor+ po9ts ( ord] ) respect to ?is ,act4 #ajab4 ,/udy ( codes & /&>ds = use ( en]gy /orage sy/ems across sectors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( types & comm]cial applications ( codes & /&>ds appli$ to-- 7#a7 /ation>y en]gy /orage sy/ems2 7#b7 mobile en]gy /orage sy/ems2 & 7#c7 en]gy /orage sy/ems t move betwe5 /ation>y & mobile applications1 su* z electric vehicle batt]ies or batt]ies repurpos$ = new applications4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be-- 7#a7 to id5tify b>ri]s1 fo/] collaboration1 & increase con=mity across sectors relat+ to-- 7,a7 use ( em]g+ en]gy /orage te*nologies2 & 7,b7 use cases1 su* z vehicle-to-grid integration2 7#b7 to id5tify all exi/+ codes & /&>ds t apply to en]gy /orage sy/ems2 7#c7 to id5tify codes & /&>ds t require revision or enhancem5t2 7#d7 to enhance ! safe implem5tation ( en]gy /orage sy/ems2 & 7#e7 to receive =mal input f /akehold]s reg>d+-- 7,a7 exi/+ codes & /&>ds2 & 7,b7 new or revis$ codes & /&>ds4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) all relevant /&>ds-develop+ organizations & o!r entities ) exp]tise reg>d+ en]gy /orage sy/em safety4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #ajac4 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices ,section #cbja7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ includ+ at & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,a7 at 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #a project to demon/rate second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies z aggregat$ en]gy /orage in/allations to provide s]vices to ! electric grid1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t to c>ry out a project to demon/rate second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies z aggregat$ en]gy /orage in/allations to provide s]vices to ! electric grid4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! project "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 to demon/rate p[] safety & ! reliability ( ! applications demon/rat$ "u ! program2 7ii7 to demon/rate ! ability ( electric vehicle batt]ies-- 7,i7 to provide ancill>y s]vices = grid /ability & managem5t2 & 7,,ii7 to r$uce ! peak loads ( homes & bus9esses2 7iii7 to ext5d ! useful life ( electric vehicle batt]ies & ! compon5ts ( electric vehicle batt]ies prior to ! collection1 recycl+1 & reprocess+ ( ! batt]ies & compon5ts2 & 7iv7 to increase acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! use ( second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies by utilities4 7,c7 ,priority ,9 select+ a project to c>ry out "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects 9 :i* ! demon/ration ( ! applicable second-life applications is pair$ ) #a or m facilities t c\ld p>ticul>ly b5efit f increas$ resili5cy & l[] en]gy co/s1 su* z a multi-family af=dable h\s+ facility1 a s5ior c>e facility1 & a community heal? c5t]4 4 #ajad4 ,columbia ,bas9 p[] managem5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,acc\nt means ! acc\nt e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,canadian entitlem5t ,! t]m ,canadian ,entitlem5t means ! d[n/ream p[] b5efits t ,canada is entitl$ to "u ,article ,v ( ! ,treaty ,relat+ to ,coop]ative ,developm5t ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ( ! ,columbia ,riv] ,bas91 sign$ at ,wa%+ton ,janu>y #ag1 #aifa 7#ae ,,u/ #aeee2 ,,tias #efch74 7b7 ,transmission ,coord9ation & ,expansion 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury an acc\nt = ! purposes ( mak+ exp5ditures to increase bilat]al transf]s ( r5ewable electric g5]ation betwe5 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,adm9i/rator may make exp5ditures f ! ,acc\nt = activities to improve electric p[] sy/em coord9ation by con/ruct+ electric p[] transmission facilities )9 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates t directly or indirectly facilitate non-c>bon emitt+ electric p[] transactions betwe5 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all consult ) relevant electric utilities 9 ,canada & appropriate regional transmission plann+ organizations 9 consid]+ ! con/ruction ( transmission activities "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,au?orization ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,acc\nt an am\nt equal to ! aggregat$ am\nt ( ! ,canadian ,entitlem5t dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,increas$ ,hydroelectric ,capacity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission] ( ,reclamation %all rehabilitate & enhance ! ,john ,w4 ,keys ,,iii ,pump ,g5]at+ ,plant-- 7,a7 to replace obsolete equipm5t2 7,b7 to ma9ta9 reliability & improve effici5cy 9 sy/em p]=mance & op]ation2 7,c7 to create m hydroelectric p[] capacity 9 ! ,pacific ,nor?we/2 & 7,d7 to ensure ! availability ( wat] = irrigation 9 ! ev5t t ,columbia ,riv] wat] fl[s f ,briti% ,columbia into ! ,unit$ ,/ates are insuffici5t aft] ,septemb] #af1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ajj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7d7 ,p[] ,coord9ation ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a /udy consid]+ ! pot5tial hydroelectric p[] value to ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ( increas+ ! coord9ation ( ! op]ation ( hydroelectric & wat] /orage facilities on riv]s locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all analyze-- 7,a7 project$ *anges to ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ electricity supply2 7,b7 pot5tial r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,c7 any pot5tial ne$ to increase transmission capacity2 & 7,d7 any o!r factor ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s to be relevant = increas+ bilat]al coord9ation4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 )-- 7,a7 ! ,briti% ,columbia or a cr[n corporation own$ by ,briti% ,columbia2 7,b7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7,c7 ! ,commission] ( ,reclamation2 & 7,d7 any public utility di/ricts t op]ate hydroelectric projects on ! ma9/em ( ! ,columbia ,riv]4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is subsection4 ,b ,cyb]security #aaja4 ,enhanc+ grid security ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em2 electric reliability organization ,! t]ms bulk-p[] sy/em & ,electric ,reliability ,organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,electric utility2 /ate regulatory au?ority ,! t]ms electric utility & ,/ate regulatory au?ority h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7b7 ,program to promote & advance physical security & cyb]security ( electric utilities 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security &1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate regulatory au?orities1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 %all c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to develop1 & provide = volunt>y implem5tation (1 maturity models1 self-assessm5ts1 & audit+ me?ods = assess+ ! physical security & cyb]security ( electric utilities2 7,b7 to assi/ ) ?reat assessm5t & cyb]security tra9+ = electric utilities2 7,c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance = electric utilities subject to ! program2 7,d7 to provide tra9+ to electric utilities to address & mitigate cyb]security supply *a9 managem5t risks2 7,e7 to advance1 9 p>tn]%ip ) electric utilities1 ! cyb]security ( ?ird-p>ty v5dors t manufacture compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 7,f7 to increase opportunities = %>+ be/ practices & data collection )9 ! electric sector2 & 7,g7 to assi/1 9 ! case ( electric utilities t own def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a7;a7771 ) full eng9e]+ reviews ( critical functions & op]ations at bo? ! utility & def5se infra/ructure levels-- 7i7 to id5tify unprotect$ av5ues = cyb]-enabl$ sabotage t w\ld h cata/rophic effects to national security2 & 7ii7 to recomm5d & implem5t eng9e]+ protections to ensure cont9u$ op]ations ( id5tifi$ critical functions ev5 9 ! face ( con/ant cyb] attacks & a*iev$ p]imet] access by sophi/icat$ adv]s>ies4 7#b7 ,scope ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 take into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! diff]5t sizes ( electric utilities2 & 7ii7 ! regions t electric utilities s]ve2 7,b7 prioritize electric utilities ) few] available res\rces due to size or region2 & 7,c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use & lev]age-- 7i7 exi/+ ,dep>tm5t & ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security programs2 & 7ii7 exi/+ programs ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies det]m9$ to be appropriate "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report on cyb]security ( di/ribution sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security &1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate regulatory au?orities1 & indu/ry /akehold]s1 %all submit to ,congress a report t assesses-- 7#a7 priorities1 policies1 proc$ures1 & actions = enhanc+ ! physical security & cyb]security ( electricity di/ribution sy/ems1 includ+ beh9d-!-met] g5]ation1 /orage1 & load managem5t devices1 to address ?reats to1 & vuln]abilities (1 electricity di/ribution sy/ems2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( ! priorities1 policies1 proc$ures1 & actions assess$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 an e/imate ( pot5tial co/s & b5efits ( ! implem5tation2 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( any public-private co/-%>+ opportunities4 7d7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 #aajb4 ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! volunt>y ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a volunt>y ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program to te/ ! cyb]security ( products & te*nologies int5d$ = use 9 ! en]gy sector1 includ+ 9 ! bulk-p[] sy/em4 7c7 ,program requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a te/+ process "u ! program to te/ ! cyb]security ( products & te*nologies int5d$ = use 9 ! en]gy sector1 includ+ products relat+ to indu/rial control sy/ems & op]ational te*nologies1 su* z sup]visory control & data acquisition sy/ems2 7#b7 = products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program1 e/abli% & ma9ta9 cyb]security vuln]ability report+ processes & a relat$ database t are integrat$ ) ,f$]al vuln]ability coord9ation processes2 7#c7 provide te*nical assi/ance to electric utilities1 product manufactur]s1 & o!r en]gy sector /akehold]s to develop solutions to mitigate id5tifi$ cyb]security vuln]abilities 9 products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program2 7#d7 bi5nially review products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program = cyb]security vuln]abilities & provide analysis ) respect to h[ ^? products & te*nologies respond to & mitigate cyb] ?reats2 7#e7 develop guidance t is in=m$ by analysis & te/+ results "u ! program = electric utilities & o!r compon5ts ( ! en]gy sector = ! procurem5t ( products & te*nologies2 7#f7 provide reasonable notice to1 & solicit comm5ts f1 ! public prior to e/abli%+ or revis+ ! te/+ process "u ! program2 7#g7 ov]see ! te/+ ( products & te*nologies "u ! program2 & 7#h7 consid] inc5tives to enc\rage ! use ( analysis & results ( te/+ "u ! program 9 ! design ( products & te*nologies = use 9 ! en]gy sector4 7d7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any compon5t ( ! en]gy sector1 includ+ any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7e7 ,f$]al gov]nm5t liability ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes ! comm5cem5t ( an action aga9/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) respect to ! te/+ ( a product or te*nology "u ! program4 #aajc4 ,inc5tives = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology inve/m5t ,"p ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bai 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbds7 ! foll[+3 #bai;,a4 ,inc5tives = cyb]security inve/m5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology means any te*nology1 op]ational capability1 or s]vice1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or a relat$ asset1 t enhances ! security po/ure ( public utilities ?r\gh improvem5ts 9 ! ability to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 or recov] f a cyb]security ?reat 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#b7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation means in=mation relat+ to advanc$ cyb]security te*nology or propos$ advanc$ cyb]security te*nology t is g5]at$ by or provid$ to ! ,commission or ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy4 7b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 ! ,electricity ,subsector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 & ! ,national ,association ( ,regulatory ,utility ,commission]s1 %all conduct a /udy to id5tify inc5tive-bas$1 includ+ p]=mance-bas$1 rate treatm5ts = ! transmission & sale ( electric en]gy subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,commission t c\ld be us$ to enc\rage-- 7#a7 inve/m5t by public utilities 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation by public utilities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7c7 ,inc5tive-,bas$ rate treatm5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,commission %all e/abli%1 by rule1 inc5tive-bas$1 includ+ p]=mance-bas$1 rate treatm5ts = ! transmission ( electric en]gy 9 int]/ate comm]ce & ! sale ( electric en]gy at :olesale 9 int]/ate comm]ce by public utilities = ! purpose ( b5efitt+ consum]s by enc\rag+-- 7#a7 inve/m5ts by public utilities 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation by public utilities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7d7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 issu+ a rule pursuant to ?is section1 ! ,commission may provide additional inc5tives beyond ^? id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7c7 9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t an inve/m5t 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology or in=mation %>+ program co/s w r$uce cyb]security risks to-- 7#a7 def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a77 & o!r facilities subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,commission t are critical to public safety1 national def5se1 or homel& security1 z det]m9$ by ! ,commission 9 consultation )-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security2 & 7,c7 o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7#b7 facilities ( small or m$ium-siz$ public utilities ) limit$ cyb]security res\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,commission4 7e7 ,ratepay] protection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any rate approv$ "u a rule issu$ pursuant to ?is section1 includ+ any revisions to t rule1 %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( sections #bje & #bjf t all rates1 *>ges1 t]ms1 & conditions-- 7,a7 %all be j & reasonable2 & 7,b7 %all n be unduly discrim9atory or pref]5tial4 7#b7 ,prohibition ( duplicate recov]y ,any rule issu$ pursuant to ?is section %all preclude rate treatm5ts t all[ unju/ & unreasonable d\ble recov]y = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology4 7f7 ,s+le-,issue rate fil+s ,! ,commission %all p]mit public utilities to apply = inc5tive-bas$ rate treatm5t "u a rule issu$ "u ?is section on a s+le-issue basis by submitt+ to ! ,commission a t>iff s*$ule "u section #bje t p]mits recov]y ( co/s & inc5tives ov] ! depreciable life ( ! applicable assets1 )\t reg>d to *anges 9 receipts or o!r co/s ( ! public utility4 7g7 ,protection ( in=mation ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation t is provid$ to1 g5]at$ by1 or collect$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7f7 %all be consid]$ to be critical electric infra/ructure in=mation "u section #bae;,a4 4 #aajd4 ,rural & municipal utility advanc$ cyb]security grant & te*nical assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology means any te*nology1 op]ational capability1 or s]vice1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or a relat$ asset1 t enhances ! security po/ure ( electric utilities ?r\gh improvem5ts 9 ! ability to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 or recov] f a cyb]security ?reat 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#b7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a rural electric coop]ative2 7,b7 a utility own$ by a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 su* z a municipally own$ electric utility2 7,c7 a utility own$ by any ag5cy1 au?ority1 corporation1 or in/rum5tality ( #a or m political subdivisions ( a ,/ate2 7,d7 a n-=-pr(it entity t is 9 a p>tn]%ip ) n few] ?an #f entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 & 7,e7 an inve/or-own$ electric utility t sells less ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye>4 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,rural & ,municipal ,utility ,advanc$ ,cyb]security ,grant & ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 & ! ,electricity ,subsector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,rural & ,municipal ,utility ,advanc$ ,cyb]security ,grant & ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program1 to provide grants & te*nical assi/ance to1 & ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts )1 eligible entities to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 & recov] f cyb]security ?reats4 7c7 ,objectives ,! objectives ( ! ,program %all be-- 7#a7 to deploy advanc$ cyb]security te*nologies = electric utility sy/ems2 & 7#b7 to increase ! p>ticipation ( eligible entities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7d7 ,aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all aw>d grants & provide te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program to eligible entities on a competitive basis2 7,b7 %all develop crit]ia & a =mula = aw>d+ grants & provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program2 7,c7 may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities t c facilitate ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7,d7 %all e/abli% a process to ensure t all eligible entities are in=m$ ab\t & c become aw>e ( opportunities to receive grants or te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program4 7#b7 ,priority = grants & te*nical assi/ance ,9 aw>d+ grants & provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 has limit$ cyb]security res\rces2 7,b7 owns assets critical to ! reliability ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em2 or 7,c7 owns def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a7;a7774 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #aaje4 ,enhanc$ grid security 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electric utility ,! t]m electric utility has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7#b7 ,e-,,isac ,! t]m ,e-,,isac means ! ,electricity ,in=mation ,%>+ & ,analysis ,c5t]4 7b7 ,cyb]security = ! en]gy sector rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security &1 z det]m9$ appropriate1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ! en]gy sector1 ! ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 t]ritories or freely associat$ /ates1 & o!r /akehold]s1 %all develop & c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to develop advanc$ cyb]security applications & te*nologies = ! en]gy sector-- 7i7 to id5tify & mitigate vuln]abilities1 includ+-- 7,i7 dep5d5cies on o!r critical infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 impacts f wea!r & fuel supply2 7,,iii7 increas$ dep5d5ce on inv]t]-bas$ te*nologies2 & 7,,iv7 vuln]abilities f unpat*$ h>dw>e & s(tw>e sy/ems2 & 7ii7 to advance ! security ( field devices & ?ird-p>ty control sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,i7 sy/ems = g5]ation1 transmission1 di/ribution1 end use1 & m>ket functions2 7,,ii7 specific electric grid elem5ts includ+ advanc$ met]+1 dem& response1 di/ribution1 g5]ation1 & electricity /orage2 7,,iii7 =5sic analysis ( infect$ sy/ems2 7,,iv7 secure communications2 & 7,v7 application ( 9-l9e edge security solutions2 7,b7 to lev]age electric grid ar*itecture z a means to assess risks to ! en]gy sector1 includ+ by implem5t+ an all-haz>ds approa* to communications infra/ructure1 control sy/ems ar*itecture1 & p[] sy/ems ar*itecture2 7,c7 to p]=m pilot demon/ration projects ) ! en]gy sector to ga9 exp]i5ce ) new te*nologies2 7,d7 to develop work=ce developm5t curricula = en]gy sector-relat$ cyb]security2 & 7,e7 to develop improv$ supply *a9 concepts = secure design ( em]g+ digital compon5ts & p[] electronics4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,en]gy sector op]ational support = cyb]resili5ce program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may develop & c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to enhance & p]iodically te/-- 7i7 ! em]g5cy response capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 ! coord9ation ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) o!r ag5cies1 ! ,national ,laboratories1 & private indu/ry2 7,b7 to exp& coop]ation ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) ! intellig5ce community = en]gy sector-relat$ ?reat collection & analysis2 7,c7 to enhance ! tools ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ,e-,,isac = monitor+ ! /atus ( ! en]gy sector2 7,d7 to exp& indu/ry p>ticipation 9 ,e-,,isac2 & 7,e7 to provide te*nical assi/ance to small electric utilities = purposes ( assess+ & improv+ cyb]maturity levels & address+ gaps id5tifi$ 9 ! assessm5t4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7d7 ,model+ & assess+ en]gy infra/ructure risk 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 %all develop & c>ry out an advanc$ en]gy security program to secure en]gy networks1 includ+-- 7,a7 electric networks2 7,b7 natural gas networks2 & 7,c7 oil exploration1 transmission1 & deliv]y networks4 7#b7 ,security & resili5cy objective ,! objective ( ! program develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is to increase ! functional pres]vation ( electric grid op]ations or natural gas & oil op]ations 9 ! face ( natural & human-made ?reats & haz>ds1 includ+ electric magnetic pulse & geomagnetic di/urbances4 7#c7 ,eligible activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! program develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 develop capabilities to id5tify vuln]abilities & critical compon5ts t pose major risks to grid security if de/roy$ or impair$2 7,b7 provide model+ at ! national level to pr$ict impacts f natural or human-made ev5ts2 7,c7 add physical security to ! cyb]security maturity model2 7,d7 conduct ex]cises & assessm5ts to id5tify & mitigate vuln]abilities to ! electric grid1 includ+ provid+ mitigation recomm5dations2 7,e7 conduct rese>* on h>d5+ solutions = critical compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 7,f7 conduct rese>* on mitigation & recov]y solutions = critical compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 & 7,g7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates & o!r entities = /&>ds & risk analysis4 7#d7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes new regulatory requirem5ts4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #aajf4 ,cyb]security plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may require1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 a recipi5t ( any aw>d or o!r fund+ "u ?is ,act-- 7#a7 to submit to ! ,secret>y1 prior to ! issuance ( ! aw>d or o!r fund+1 a cyb]security plan t demon/rates ! cyb]security maturity ( ! recipi5t 9 ! context ( ! project = :i* t aw>d or o!r fund+ 0 provid$2 & 7#b7 e/abli% a plan = ma9ta9+ & improv+ cyb]security ?r\gh\t ! life ( ! propos$ solution ( ! project4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( cyb]security plan ,a cyb]security plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all1 at a m9imum1 describe h[ ! recipi5t describ$ 9 t subsection-- 7#a7 plans to ma9ta9 cyb]security betwe5 networks1 sy/ems1 devices1 applications1 or compon5ts-- 7,a7 )9 ! propos$ solution ( ! project2 & 7,b7 at ! necess>y ext]nal int]faces at ! propos$ solution b\nd>ies2 7#b7 w p]=m ongo+ evaluation ( cyb]security risks to address issues z ! issues arise ?r\gh\t ! life ( ! propos$ solution2 7#c7 w report kn[n or suspect$ network or sy/em compromises ( ! project to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 w lev]age applicable cyb]security programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ cyb] vuln]ability te/+ & security eng9e]+ evaluations4 7c7 ,additional guidance ,ea* recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %\ld-- 7#a7 maximize ! use ( op5 guidance & /&>ds1 includ+1 :]ev] possible-- 7,a7 ! ,cyb]security ,capability ,maturity ,model ( ! ,dep>tm5t 7or a successor model72 & 7,b7 ! ,framework = ,improv+ ,critical ,infra/ructure ,cyb]security ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 & 7#b7 docum5t -- 7,a7 any deviation f op5 /&>ds2 & 7,b7 ! utilization ( propriet>y /&>ds :]e ! recipi5t det]m9es t su* deviation necess>y4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,(fice ( ,cyb]security1 ,en]gy ,security1 & ,em]g5cy ,response ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all review ea* cyb]security plan submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 to ensure integration ) ,dep>tm5t rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration programs4 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 #aajg4 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle affects ! au?ority1 exi/+ on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ( any o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 includ+ ! au?ority provid$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy 9 title ,,xxii ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq474 ,,ii ,supply *a9s = clean en]gy te*nologies #bjja4 ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative 7a7 ,def9ition ( critical m9]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey an initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,initiative74 7c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,initiative %all be to accel]ate ef=ts to c>ry out ! fundam5tal res\rces & mapp+ mission ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey by-- 7#a7 provid+ integrat$ topographic1 geologic1 geo*emical1 & geophysical mapp+2 7#b7 accel]at+ ! integration & consolidation ( geospatial & res\rce data2 & 7#c7 provid+ int]pretation ( subsurface & above-gr\nd m9]al res\rces data4 7d7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,initiative1 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,/ate geological surveys4 7#b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 precludes ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey f us+ exi/+ contract+ au?orities 9 c>ry+ out ! ,initiative4 7e7 ,compreh5sive mapp+ mod]nization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,initiative %all complete an initial compreh5sive national mod]n surface & subsurface mapp+ & data integration ef=t4 7#b7 ,approa* ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7 ) reg>d to m9]als1 m9]alization1 & m9]al deposits1 ! ,initiative %all focus on ! full range ( m9]als1 us+ a :ole ore body approa* r ?an a s+le commodity approa*1 to emphasize all ( ! recov]able critical m9]als 9 a giv5 surface or subsurface deposit4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7 ) reg>d to m9]als1 m9]alization1 & m9]al deposits1 ! ,initiative %all prioritize mapp+ & assess+ critical m9]als4 7#d7 ,inclusions ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,initiative %all also-- 7,a7 map & collect data = areas conta9+ m9e wa/e to increase und]/&+ ( above-gr\nd critical m9]al res\rces 9 previ\sly di/urb$ areas2 & 7,b7 provide = analysis ( samples1 includ+ samples )9 ! ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b77 = ! occurr5ce ( critical m9]als4 7f7 ,availability ,! ,initiative %all make ! geospatial data & metadata ga!r$ by ! ,initiative "u subsection 7e77#a7 electronically publicly accessible on an ongo+ basis4 7g7 ,integration ( data s\rces ,! ,initiative %all integrate data s\rces1 includ+ data f-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program e/abli%$ by section #d7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;c7a77#a772 7#b7 ! ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b772 7#c7 ! ,,usm9 ,m9]al ,deposit ,database ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey2 7#d7 ! #c;,d ,elevation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #e7;a7 ( ! ,national ,l&slide ,prep>$ness ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd7;a772 & 7#e7 o!r relevant s\rces1 includ+ s\rces provid+ geo!rmal res\rces data4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #cbj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #bjjb4 ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d7;d7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;c7d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,ab&on$ m9e l& & m9e wa/e compon5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! geologic mapp+ program %all include an ab&on$ m9e l& & m9e wa/e geologic mapp+ compon5t1 ! objective ( :i* %all be to e/abli% ! geologic framework ( ab&on$ m9e l& & o!r l& conta9+ m9e wa/e4 7,b7 ,mapp+ priorities ,= ! compon5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! priority %all be mapp+ ab&on$ m9e l& & o!r l& conta9+ m9e wa/e :]e multiple critical m9]al 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a777 & metal commodities are anticipat$ to be pres5t1 r ?an s+le m9]al res\rces4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #i7;a7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;h7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #bjjc4 ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program ,section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 to provide = pres]vation ( samples to track geo*emical signatures f critical m9]al 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a777 ore bodies = use 9 prov5ance track+ frameworks4 4 #bjjd4 ,,usgs en]gy & m9]als rese>* facility 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,director71 %all fund1 ?r\gh a coop]ative agreem5t ) an academic p>tn]1 ! design1 con/ruction1 & t5ant build-out ( a facility to support en]gy & m9]als rese>* & appurt5ant associat$ /ructures4 7b7 ,own]%ip ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey %all reta9 own]%ip ( ! facility & associat$ /ructures describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,agreem5ts ,! ,director may ent] into agreem5ts )1 & to collect & exp5d funds or 9-k9d contributions f1 academic1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or o!r t5ants ov] ! life ( ! facility describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 facility plann+2 7#b7 design2 7#c7 ma9t5ance2 7#d7 op]ation2 or 7#e7 facility improvem5ts4 7d7 ,leases ,! ,director may ent] into a lease or o!r agreem5t ) ! academic p>tn] ) :i* ! ,director has ent]$ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 at no co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 to obta9 l& on :i* to con/ruct ! facility describ$ 9 t subsection = a t]m ( n less ?an #ii ye>s4 7e7 ,reports ,! ,director %all submit to ,congress annual reports on-- 7#a7 ! facility describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 ! au?orities us$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out ?is section #afg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #bjje4 ,r>e e>? elem5ts demon/ration facility ,section #gjja ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ & annually !reaft] :ile ! facility e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c7 rema9s 9 op]ation1 aft] enactm5t ( ?is ,act12 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,r>e e>? demon/ration facility 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 coord9ation ) ! rese>* program "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all fund1 ?r\gh an agreem5t ) an academic p>tn]1 ! design1 con/ruction1 & build-out ( a facility to demon/rate ! comm]cial feasibility ( a full-scale integrat$ r>e e>? elem5t extraction & sep>ation facility & ref9]y4 7#b7 ,facility activities ,! facility e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide environm5tal b5efits ?r\gh use ( fe$/ock d]iv$ f acid m9e dra9age1 m9e wa/e1 or o!r delet]i\s mat]ial2 7,b7 sep>ate mix$ r>e e>? oxides into pure oxides ( ea* r>e e>? elem5t2 7,c7 ref9e r>e e>? oxides into r>e e>? metals2 & 7,d7 provide = sep>ation ( r>e e>? oxides & ref9+ into r>e e>? metals at a s+le site4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #adj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #bjjf4 ,critical m9]als supply *a9s & reliability 7a7 ,def9ition ( critical m9]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7b7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 critical m9]als are fundam5tal to ! economy1 competitiv5ess1 & security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 _m critical m9]als are only economic to recov] :5 comb9$ ) ! production ( a ho/ m9]al2 7#c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! critical m9]al ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld be satisfi$ by m9]als responsibly produc$ & recycl$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#d7 ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ process has be5 id5tifi$ z an imp$im5t to m9]al production & ! m9]al security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review p]=mance improvem5ts ,to improve ! quality & timel9ess ( ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes ) respect to critical m9]al production on ,f$]al l&1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>ies71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all complete ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes ) maximum effici5cy & effectiv5ess1 :ile support+ vital economic gr[?1 by-- 7#a7 e/abli%+ & adh]+ to timel9es & s*$ules = ! consid]ation (1 & f9al decisions reg>d+1 applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&2 7#b7 e/abli%+ cle>1 quantifiable1 & temporal p]mitt+ p]=mance goals & track+ progress aga9/ ^? goals2 7#c7 engag+ 9 e>ly collaboration among ag5cies1 project sponsors1 & affect$ /akehold]s-- 7,a7 to incorporate & address ! int]e/s ( ^? p>ties2 & 7,b7 to m9imize delays2 7#d7 ensur+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability by us+ co/-effective in=mation te*nology to collect & dissem9ate in=mation reg>d+ individual projects & ag5cy p]=mance2 7#e7 engag+ 9 e>ly & active consultation ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts-- 7,a7 to avoid conflicts or duplication ( ef=t2 7,b7 to resolve conc]ns2 & 7,c7 to all[ = concurr5t1 r ?an sequ5tial1 reviews2 7#f7 provid+ demon/rable improvem5ts 9 ! p]=mance ( ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes1 includ+ l[] co/s & m timely decisions2 7#g7 exp&+ & in/itutionaliz+ ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review process improvem5ts t h prov5 effective2 7#h7 develop+ me*anisms to bett] communicate priorities & resolve disputes among ag5cies at ! national1 regional1 ,/ate1 & local levels2 & 7#i7 develop+ o!r practices1 su* z preapplication proc$ures4 7d7 ,review & report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>ies %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 id5tifies additional measures1 includ+ regulatory & legislative proposals1 if appropriate1 t w\ld increase ! timel9ess ( p]mitt+ activities = ! exploration & developm5t ( dome/ic critical m9]als2 7#b7 id5tifies options1 includ+ co/ recov]y paid by p]mit applicants1 = ensur+ adequate /aff+ & tra9+ ( ,f$]al entities & p]sonnel responsible = ! consid]ation ( applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&2 7#c7 quantifies ! p]iod ( "t typically requir$ to complete ea* /ep associat$ ) ! developm5t & process+ ( applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 calculat+ ! range1 ! mean1 ! m$ian1 ! v>iance1 & o!r /ati/ical measures or repres5tations ( ! p]iod ( "t2 & 7,b7 tak+ into acc\nt o!r aspects t affect ! p]iod ( "t t are outside ! control ( ! ,executive bran*1 su* z judicial review1 applicant decisions1 or ,/ate & local gov]nm5t involvem5t2 & 7#d7 describes actions c>ri$ out pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,p]=mance metric ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u subsection 7d71 & aft] provid+ public notice & an opportunity to comm5t1 ! ,secret>ies1 us+ z a basel9e ! p]iod ( "t quantifi$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection1 %all develop & publi% a p]=mance metric = evaluat+ ! progress made by ! ,executive bran* to exp$ite ! p]mitt+ ( activities t w increase exploration =1 & developm5t (1 dome/ic critical m9]als1 :ile ma9ta9+ environm5tal /&>ds4 7f7 ,annual reports ,n lat] ?an ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t submits ! fir/ budget ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 aft] publication ( ! p]=mance metric requir$ "u subsection 7e71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>ies %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! implem5tation ( recomm5dations1 measures1 & options id5tifi$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7d72 7#b7 us+ ! p]=mance metric develop$ "u subsection 7e71 describes progress made by ! ,executive bran*1 z comp>$ to ! basel9e develop$ pursuant to subsection 7d77#c71 9 exp$it+ ! p]mitt+ ( activities t w increase exploration =1 & developm5t (1 dome/ic critical m9]als2 & 7#c7 comp>es ! ,unit$ ,/ates to o!r c\ntries 9 t]ms ( p]mitt+ effici5cy & any o!r crit]ia relevant to ! globally competitive critical m9]als indu/ry4 7g7 ,individual projects ,ea* ye>1 us+ data conta9$ 9 ! reports submitt$ "u subsection 7f71 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all prioritize inclusion ( individual critical m9]al projects on ! website op]at$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 9 accordance ) section #aabb ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bjjg4 ,batt]y process+ & manufactur+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ batt]y ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y means a batt]y t consi/s ( a batt]y cell t c be integrat$ into a module1 pack1 or sy/em to be us$ 9 en]gy /orage applications1 includ+ electric vehicles & ! electric grid4 7#b7 ,advanc$ batt]y compon5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y compon5t means a compon5t ( an advanc$ batt]y4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y compon5t includes mat]ials1 enhancem5ts1 enclosures1 anodes1 ca?odes1 electrolytes1 cells1 & o!r associat$ te*nologies t comprise an advanc$ batt]y4 7#c7 ,batt]y mat]ial ,! t]m batt]y mat]ial means ! raw & process$ =m ( a m9]al1 metal1 *emical1 or o!r mat]ial us$ 9 an advanc$ batt]y compon5t4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ihi7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcec7;b774 7#e7 ,=eign entity ( conc]n ,! t]m =eign entity ( conc]n means a =eign entity t is-- 7,a7 designat$ z a =eign t]rori/ organization by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate "u section #bai7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a772 7,b7 includ$ on ! li/ ( specially designat$ nationals & block$ p]sons ma9ta9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury 7commonly kn[n z ! ,,sdn li/72 7,c7 own$ by1 controll$ by1 or subject to ! jurisdiction or direction ( a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry t is a cov]$ nation 7z def9$ 9 section #becc;c7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 alleg$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al to h be5 involv$ 9 activities = :i* a conviction 0 obta9$ "u-- 7i7 *apt] #cg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,espionage ,act72 7ii7 section #iea or #ajcj ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 *apt] #ij ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,economic ,espionage ,act ( #aiif72 7iv7 ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7v7 section #bbd1 #bbe1 #bbf1 #bbg1 or #bcf ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd1 #bbge1 #bbgf1 #bbgg1 & #bbhd72 7vi7 ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq472 or 7vii7 ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,e7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 to be engag$ 9 unau?oriz$ conduct t is detrim5tal to ! national security or =eign policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,manufactur+ ,! t]m manufactur+1 ) respect to an advanc$ batt]y & an advanc$ batt]y compon5t1 means ! indu/rial & *emical /eps tak5 to produce t advanc$ batt]y or advanc$ batt]y compon5t1 respectively4 7#g7 ,process+ ,! t]m process+1 ) respect to batt]y mat]ial1 means ! ref9+ ( mat]ials1 includ+ ! treat+1 bak+1 & coat+ processes us$ to conv]t raw products into con/itu5t mat]ials employ$ directly 9 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+4 7#h7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! recov]y ( mat]ials f advanc$ batt]ies to be reus$ 9 simil> applications1 includ+ ! extract+1 process+1 & recoat+ ( batt]y mat]ials & advanc$ batt]y compon5ts4 7b7 ,batt]y mat]ial process+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ,fossil ,en]gy a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,batt]y ,mat]ial ,process+ ,grant ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program71 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program are-- 7,a7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a viable batt]y mat]ials process+ indu/ry to supply ! ,nor? ,am]ican batt]y supply *a92 7,b7 to exp& ! capabilities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+2 7,c7 to enhance national security by r$uc+ ! reliance ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on =eign competitors = critical mat]ials & te*nologies2 & 7,d7 to enhance ! dome/ic process+ capacity ( m9]als necess>y = batt]y mat]ials & advanc$ batt]ies4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities-- 7i7 to c>ry out #a or m demon/ration projects 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! process+ ( batt]y mat]ials2 7ii7 to con/ruct #a or m new comm]cial-scale batt]y mat]ial process+ facilities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 to retool1 retr(it1 or exp& #a or m exi/+ batt]y mat]ial process+ facilities locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & det]m9$ qualifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,am\nt limitation ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7,c7 ,priority2 consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 is locat$ & op]ates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 is own$ by a ,unit$ ,/ates entity2 7,,iii7 deploys ,nor? ,am]ican-own$ intellectual prop]ty & cont5t2 7,,iv7 repres5ts consortia or indu/ry p>tn]%ips2 & 7,v7 w n use batt]y mat]ial suppli$ by or orig9at+ f a =eign entity ( conc]n2 & 7ii7 take into consid]ation :e!r a project-- 7,i7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 l[- & mod]ate-income communities2 7,,ii7 enc\rages p>tn]%ip ) univ]sities & laboratories to spur innovation & drive d[n co/s2 7,,iii7 p>tn]s ) ,indian ,tribes2 & 7,,iv7 takes into acc\nt-- 7aa7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions & en]gy effici5t batt]y mat]ial process+ opportunities ?r\gh\t ! manufactur+ process2 & 7bb7 supply *a9 logi/ics4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7c7 ,batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy a batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program74 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a viable dome/ic manufactur+ & recycl+ capability to support & su/a9 a ,nor? ,am]ican batt]y supply *a94 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities-- 7i7 to c>ry out #a or m demon/ration projects = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 & recycl+2 7ii7 to con/ruct #a or m new comm]cial-scale advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 or recycl+ facilities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 to retool1 retr(it1 or exp& #a or m exi/+ facilities locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & det]m9$ qualifi$ by ! ,secret>y = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 & recycl+4 7,b7 ,am\nt limitation ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7,c7 ,priority2 consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 is locat$ & op]ates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 is own$ by a ,unit$ ,/ates entity2 7,,iii7 deploys ,nor? ,am]ican-own$ intellectual prop]ty & cont5t2 7,,iv7 repres5ts consortia or indu/ry p>tn]%ips2 & 7,v7 7aa7 if ! eligible entity w use ! grant = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 w n use batt]y mat]ial suppli$ by or orig9at+ f a =eign entity ( conc]n2 or 7bb7 if ! eligible entity w use ! grant = batt]y recycl+1 w n export recov]$ critical mat]ials to a =eign entity ( conc]n2 & 7ii7 take into consid]ation :e!r a project-- 7,i7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 l[- & mod]ate-income or rural communities2 7,,ii7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 communities t h lo/ jobs due to ! displacem5ts ( fossil en]gy jobs2 7,,iii7 enc\rages p>tn]%ip ) univ]sities & laboratories to spur innovation & drive d[n co/s2 7,,iv7 p>tn]s ) ,indian ,tribes2 7,v7 takes into acc\nt-- 7aa7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions & en]gy effici5t batt]y mat]ial process+ opportunities ?r\gh\t ! manufactur+ process2 & 7bb7 supply *a9 logi/ics2 & 7,,vi7 utilizes fe$/ock produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7d7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! grant programs e/abli%$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c71 includ+1 ) respect to ea* grant program1 a description (-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( grant applications receiv$2 7#b7 ! numb] ( grants aw>d$ & ! am\nt ( ea* aw>d2 7#c7 ! purpose & /atus ( ea* project c>ri$ out us+ a grant2 & 7#d7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7e7 ,li?ium-,ion ,batt]y ,recycl+ ,prize ,competition 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to c>ry out ! ,li?ium-,ion ,batt]y ,recycl+ ,prize ,competition ( ! ,dep>tm5t e/abli%$ pursuant to section #bd ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! competition74 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = pilot projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition1 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y may use am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to increase ! numb] ( w9n]s ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition2 7ii7 to increase ! am\nt aw>d$ to ea* w9n] ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition2 & 7iii7 to c>ry out any o!r activity t is consi/5t ) ! goals ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,batt]y & critical m9]al recycl+ 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,b7 ,batt]y ,! t]m batt]y means a device t-- 7i7 consi/s ( #a or m electro*emical cells t are electrically connect$2 & 7ii7 is design$ to /ore & deliv] electric en]gy4 7,c7 ,batt]y produc] ,! t]m batt]y produc] means1 ) respect to a cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product t is sold1 (f]$ = sale1 or di/ribut$ = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ?r\gh retail1 :olesale1 bus9ess-to-bus9ess1 & onl9e sale1 ! foll[+ applicable entity3 7i7 ,a p]son :o-- 7,i7 manufactures ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product2 & 7,,ii7 sells or (f]s = sale ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product "u ! br& ( t p]son4 7ii7 ,if !re is no p]son describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ) respect to ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product1 ! own] or lic5see ( ! br& "u :i* ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product is sold1 (f]$ = sale1 or di/ribut$1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! tradem>k ( ! br& is regi/]$4 7iii7 ,if !re is no p]son describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ) respect to ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product1 a p]son t imports ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product into ! ,unit$ ,/ates = sale or di/ribution4 7,d7 ,cov]$ batt]y ,! t]m cov]$ batt]y means a new or unus$ prim>y batt]y or re*>geable batt]y4 7,e7 ,cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product ,! t]m cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product means a new or unus$ product t conta9s or is packag$ ) a prim>y batt]y or re*>geable batt]y4 7,f7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7,g7 ,prim>y batt]y ,! t]m prim>y batt]y means a nonre*>geable batt]y t weighs n m ?an #d4d p\nds1 includ+ an alkal9e1 c>bon-z9c1 & li?ium metal batt]y4 7,h7 ,re*>geable batt]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m re*>geable batt]y means a batt]y t-- 7,i7 conta9s #a or m voltaic or galvanic cells t are electrically connect$ to produce electric en]gy2 7,,ii7 is design$ to be re*>g$2 7,,iii7 weighs n m ?an #aa p\nds2 & 7,,iv7 has a watt-h\r rat+ ( n m ?an #cjj watt-h\rs4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m re*>geable batt]y does n include a batt]y t-- 7,i7 conta9s electrolyte z a free liquid2 or 7,,ii7 employs lead-acid te*nology1 unless t batt]y is seal$ & does n conta9 electrolyte z a free liquid4 7,i7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! s]ies ( activities-- 7i7 dur+ :i* recyclable mat]ials are process$ into specification-grade commodities1 & consum$ z raw-mat]ial fe$/ock1 9 lieu ( virg9 mat]ials1 9 ! manufactur+ ( new products2 7ii7 t may include collection1 process+1 & brok]+2 & 7iii7 t result 9 subsequ5t consumption by a mat]ials manufactur]1 includ+ = ! manufactur+ ( new products4 7#b7 ,batt]y recycl+ rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all aw>d multiye> grants to eligible entities = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! reuse & recycl+ ( batt]ies1 includ+ by address+-- 7i7 recycl+ activities2 7ii7 ! developm5t ( me?ods to promote ! design & production ( batt]ies t take into full acc\nt & facilitate ! dismantl+1 reuse1 recov]y1 & recycl+ ( batt]y compon5ts & mat]ials2 7iii7 /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( batt]ies2 7iv7 ! extraction or recov]y ( critical m9]als f batt]ies t are recycl$2 7v7 ! integration ( increas$ quantities ( recycl$ critical m9]als 9 batt]ies & o!r products to develop m>kets = recycl$ batt]y mat]ials & critical m9]als2 7vi7 safe disposal ( wa/e mat]ials & compon5ts recov]$ dur+ ! recycl+ process2 7vii7 ! protection ( ! heal? & safety ( all p]sons involv$ 91 or 9 proximity to1 recycl+ & reprocess+ activities1 includ+ communities locat$ ne> recycl+ & mat]ials reprocess+ facilities2 7viii7 mitigation ( environm5tal impacts t arise f recycl+ batt]ies1 includ+ disposal ( toxic reag5ts & byproducts relat$ to recycl+ processes2 7ix7 protection ( data privacy associat$ ) collect$ cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products2 7x7 ! optimization ( ! value ( mat]ial d]iv$ f recycl+ batt]ies2 & 7xi7 ! co/-effectiv5ess & b5efits ( ! reuse & recycl+ ( batt]ies & critical m9]als4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 may aw>d a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7ii7 a ,national ,laboratory2 7iii7 a ,f$]al rese>* ag5cy2 7iv7 a ,/ate rese>* ag5cy2 7v7 a nonpr(it organization2 7vi7 an indu/rial entity2 7vii7 a manufactur+ entity2 7viii7 a private batt]y-collection entity2 7ix7 an entity op]at+ #a or m batt]y recycl+ activities2 7x7 a ,/ate or municipal gov]nm5t entity2 7xi7 a batt]y produc]2 7xii7 a batt]y retail]2 or 7xiii7 a consortium ( #b or m entities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xii74 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,an application submitt$ "u clause 7i7 %all describe h[ ! project w promote collaboration among-- 7,i7 batt]y produc]s & manufactur]s2 7,,ii7 batt]y mat]ial & equipm5t manufactur]s2 7,,iii7 batt]y recycl]s1 collectors1 & ref9]s2 & 7,,iv7 retail]s4 7,d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #fj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#c7 ,/ate & local programs 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t to assi/ 9 ! e/abli%m5t or enhancem5t ( ,/ate batt]y collection1 recycl+1 & reprocess+ programs4 7,b7 ,non-f$]al co/ %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all be #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! numb] ( batt]y collection po9ts e/abli%$ or enhanc$1 an e/imate ( jobs creat$1 & ! quantity ( mat]ial collect$ z a result ( ! grants aw>d$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#d7 ,retail]s z collection po9ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to retail]s t sell cov]$ batt]ies or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products to e/abli% & implem5t a sy/em = ! acceptance & collection ( cov]$ batt]ies & cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products1 z applicable1 = reuse1 recycl+1 or prop] disposal4 7,b7 ,collection sy/em ,a sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include take-back ( cov]$ batt]ies-- 7i7 at no co/ to ! consum]2 & 7ii7 on a regul>1 conv5i5t1 & accessible basis4 7,c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #ae1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#e7 ,task =ce on produc] responsibilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all conv5e a task =ce to develop an ext5d$ batt]y produc] responsibility framework t-- 7i7 addresses batt]y recycl+ goals1 co/ /ructures = m&atory recycl+1 report+ requirem5ts1 product design1 collection models1 & transportation ( collect$ mat]ials2 7ii7 provides suffici5t flexibility to all[ batt]y produc]s to det]m9e co/-effective /rategies = compliance ) ! framework2 & 7iii7 outl9es regulatory pa?ways = effective recycl+4 7,b7 ,task =ce memb]s ,memb]s ( ! task =ce conv5$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 batt]y produc]s1 manufactur]s1 retail]s1 recycl]s1 & collectors or processors2 7ii7 ,/ates & municipalities2 & 7iii7 o!r relevant /akehold]s1 su* z environm5tal1 en]gy1 or consum] organizations1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ,adm9i/rator1 conv5es ! task =ce "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7i7 describes ! ext5d$ produc] responsibility framework develop$ by ! task =ce2 7ii7 includes ! recomm5dations ( ! task =ce on h[ be/ to implem5t a m&atory pay-9 or o!r en=cem5t me*anism to ensure t batt]y produc]s & sell]s are contribut+ to ! recycl+ ( batt]ies2 & 7iii7 sugge/s regulatory pa?ways = effective recycl+4 7#f7 ,effect on m]cury-conta9+ & re*>geable batt]y managem5t act ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection1 or any regulation1 guidel9e1 framework1 or policy adopt$ or promulgat$ pursuant to ?is subsection1 %all modify or o!rwise affect ! provisions ( ! ,m]cury-,conta9+ & ,re*>geable ,batt]y ,managem5t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcja et seq474 #bjjh4 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program ,section #fda ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7k7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y second-,life applications & recycl+ 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program ,! t]m batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program means ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,critical mat]ial ,! t]m critical mat]ial has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7,c7 ,economically di/ress$ area ,! t]m economically di/ress$ area means an area describ$ 9 section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,public ,works & ,economic ,developm5t ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7,d7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y ,! t]m electric drive vehicle batt]y means any batt]y t is a motive p[] s\rce = an electric drive vehicle4 7,e7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ihi7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcec7;b774 7#b7 ,program ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a program ( rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration (-- 7,a7 second-life applications = electric drive vehicle batt]ies t h be5 us$ to p[] electric drive vehicles2 & 7,b7 te*nologies & processes = f9al recycl+ & disposal ( ! devices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 aw>d grants "u subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7ii7 c>ry out o!r activities 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,to improve ! recycl+ rates & second-use adoption rates ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7ii7 ,to optimize ! design & adaptability ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies to make electric drive vehicle batt]ies m easily recyclable4 7iii7 ,to e/abli% alt]native supply *a9s = critical mat]ials t are f\nd 9 electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7iv7 ,to r$uce ! co/ ( manufactur+1 in/allation1 pur*ase1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7v7 ,to improve ! environm5tal impact ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ processes4 7,c7 ,t>gets ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all address ne>-t]m 7up to #b ye>s71 mid-t]m 7up to #e ye>s71 & long-t]m 7up to #aj ye>s7 *all5ges to ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7,d7 ,grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants on a competitive1 m]it-review$ basis to eligible entities-- 7,i7 to conduct rese>*1 developm5t1 te/+1 & evaluation ( solutions to increase ! rate & productivity ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+2 & 7,,ii7 = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! recycl+ & second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ by address+-- 7aa7 te*nology to increase ! effici5cy ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & maximize ! recov]y ( critical mat]ials = use 9 new products2 7bb7 exp&$ uses = critical mat]ials recov]$ f electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7cc7 product design & con/ruction to facilitate ! disassembly & recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7dd7 product design & con/ruction & o!r tools & te*niques to ext5d ! lifecycle ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ me?ods to promote ! safe second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7ee7 /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7ff7 improvem5ts & *anges to electric drive vehicle batt]y *emi/ries t include ways to decrease process+ co/s = batt]y recycl+ )\t sacrific+ front-end p]=mance2 7gg7 second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ 9 applications outside ( ! automotive indu/ry2 & 7hh7 ! comm]cialization & scale-up ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ te*nologies4 7ii7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t-- 7,i7 are locat$ 9 geographically div]se regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 include bus9ess comm]cialization plans t h ! pot5tial = ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies at high volumes2 7,,iii7 support ! developm5t ( advanc$ manufactur+ te*nologies t h ! pot5tial to improve ! competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! int]national electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ sector2 7,,iv7 provide ! greate/ pot5tial to r$uce co/s = consum]s & promote accessibility & community implem5tation ( demon/rat$ te*nologies2 7,v7 increase disclosure & transp>5cy ( in=mation to consum]s2 7,,vi7 support ! developm5t or demon/ration ( projects 9 economically di/ress$ areas2 & 7,,vii7 support o!r relevant priorities1 z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,solicitation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a national solicitation = applications = grants describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7iv7 ,dissem9ation ( results ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! results ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$ "u clause 7i7 ?r\gh-- 7,i7 be/ practices relat+ to ^? grants1 = use 9 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+1 design1 in/allation1 refurbi%+1 or recycl+ indu/ries2 7,,ii7 coord9ation ) in=mation dissem9ation programs relat+ to g5]al recycl+ ( electronic devices2 & 7,,iii7 educational mat]ials = ! public1 produc$ 9 conjunction ) ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts or nonpr(it organizations1 on ! problems & solutions relat+ to ! recycl+ & second-life applications ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7,e7 ,coord9ation ) o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate & lev]age ! res\rces ( complem5t>y ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,f7 ,/udy & report 7i7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! viable m>ket opportunities available = ! recycl+1 second-use1 & manufactur+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7ii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & any o!r relevant committee ( ,congress a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy "u clause 7i71 includ+ a description (-- 7,i7 ! ability ( relevant bus9esses or o!r entities to competitively manufacture electric drive vehicle batt]ies & recycle electric drive vehicle batt]ies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 any exi/+ electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-use practices & plans ( electric drive vehicle manufactur+ companies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 any b>ri]s to electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iv7 opportunities & b>ri]s 9 electric drive vehicle batt]y supply *a9s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & int]nationally1 includ+ ) allies & trad+ p>tn]s2 7,v7 opportunities = job creation 9 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & manufactur+ fields & ! necess>y skills employees mu/ acquire = gr[? ( ^? fields 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,vi7 policy recomm5dations = enhanc+ electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,vii7 any recomm5dations = l[]+ logi/ics co/s & creat+ bett] coord9ation & effici5cy ) respect to ! removal1 collection1 transportation1 /orage1 & disassembly ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7,,viii7 any recomm5dations = areas ( coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to improve electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ rates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ix7 an aggressive #b-ye> t>get & plan1 ! implem5tation ( :i* %all beg9 dur+ ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$1 to enhance ! competitiv5ess ( electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,x7 ne$s = future rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects 9 electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+1 recycl+1 & relat$ areas1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,g7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! report "u subp>agraph 7,f77ii7 is submitt$1 & e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress1 an indep5d5t review ( ! progress ( ! grants aw>d$ "u subp>agraph 7,d7 9 meet+ ! recomm5dations & t>gets includ$ 9 ! report4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7p71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program "u subsection 7k7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #bjji4 ,advanc$ en]gy manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ en]gy prop]ty ,! t]m advanc$ en]gy prop]ty means-- 7,a7 prop]ty design$ to be us$ to produce en]gy f ! sun1 wat]1 w9d1 geo!rmal or hydro!rmal 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #fab ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia77 res\rces1 enhanc$ geo!rmal sy/ems 7z def9$ 9 t section71 or o!r r5ewable res\rces2 7,b7 fuel cells1 microturb9es1 or en]gy /orage sy/ems & compon5ts2 7,c7 electric grid mod]nization equipm5t or compon5ts2 7,d7 prop]ty design$ to capture1 remove1 use1 or seque/] c>bon oxide emissions2 7,e7 equipm5t design$ to ref9e1 electrolyze1 or bl5d any fuel1 *emical1 or product t is-- 7i7 r5ewable2 or 7ii7 l[-c>bon & l[-emission2 7,f7 prop]ty design$ to produce en]gy cons]vation te*nologies 7includ+ = resid5tial1 comm]cial1 & indu/rial applications72 7,g7 7i7 light-1 m$ium-1 or heavy-duty electric or fuel cell vehicles1 electric or fuel cell locomotives1 electric or fuel cell m>itime vessels1 or electric or fuel cell planes2 7ii7 te*nologies1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials ( ^? vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes2 & 7iii7 *>g+ or refuel+ infra/ructure associat$ ) ^? vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes2 7,h7 7i7 hybrid vehicles ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( n less ?an #ad1jjj p\nds2 & 7ii7 te*nologies1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials = ^? vehicles2 & 7,i7 o!r advanc$ en]gy prop]ty design$ to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 z may be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,cov]$ c5sus tract ,! t]m cov]$ c5sus tract means a c5sus tract-- 7,a7 9 :i*1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #aiii1 a coal m9e _h clos$2 7,b7 9 :i*1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjji1 a coal-fir$ electricity g5]at+ unit _h be5 retir$2 or 7,c7 t is imm$iately adjac5t to a c5sus tract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a manufactur+ firm-- 7,a7 ! gross annual sales ( :i* are less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 t has few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site ( ! manufactur+ firm2 & 7,c7 ! annual en]gy bills ( :i* total m ?an #ajj1jjj b less ?an #b1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,m9ority-own$ ,! t]m m9ority-own$1 ) respect to an eligible entity1 means an eligible entity n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( :i* is own$ by #a or m individuals :o are-- 7,a7 citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 ,asian ,am]ican1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,isl&]1 ,african ,am]ican1 ,hispanic1 ,pu]to ,rican1 ,native ,am]ican1 or ,alaska ,native4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project ,! t]m qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project means a project t-- 7,a7 7i7 re-equips1 exp&s1 or e/abli%es a manufactur+ or recycl+ facility = ! production or recycl+1 z applicable1 ( advanc$ en]gy prop]ty2 or 7ii7 re-equips an indu/rial or manufactur+ facility ) equipm5t design$ to r$uce ! gre5h\se gas emissions ( t facility sub/antially bel[ ! gre5h\se gas emissions "u curr5t be/ practices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! in/allation (-- 7,i7 l[- or z]o-c>bon process heat sy/ems2 7,,ii7 c>bon capture1 transport1 utilization1 & /orage sy/ems2 7,,iii7 te*nology relat+ to en]gy effici5cy & r$uction 9 wa/e f indu/rial processes2 or 7,,iv7 any o!r indu/rial te*nology t significantly r$uces gre5h\se gas emissions1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 has a reasonable expectation ( comm]cial viability1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 is locat$ 9 a cov]$ c5sus tract4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to c>ry out qualify+ advanc$ en]gy projects4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a description ( ! propos$ qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project to be c>ri$ out us+ ! grant4 7#b7 ,selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,projects ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy projects propos$ by ! eligible entities1 give high] priority to projects t-- 7i7 w provide high] net impact 9 avoid+ or r$uc+ an?ropog5ic emissions ( gre5h\se gases2 7ii7 w result 9 a high] level ( dome/ic job creation 7bo? direct & indirect7 dur+ ! lifetime ( ! project2 7iii7 w result 9 a high] level ( job creation 9 ! vic9ity ( ! project1 p>ticul>ly ) respect to-- 7,i7 l[-income communities 7z describ$ 9 section #de;,d7e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf72 & 7,,ii7 dislocat$ work]s :o 7 previ\sly employ$ 9 manufactur+1 coal p[] plants1 or coal m9+2 7iv7 h high] pot5tial = te*nological innovation & comm]cial deploym5t2 7v7 h a l[] leveliz$ co/ (-- 7,i7 g5]at$ or /or$ en]gy2 or 7,,ii7 measur$ r$uction 9 en]gy consumption or gre5h\se gas emission 7bas$ on co/s ( ! full supply *a972 & 7vi7 h a %ort] project "t4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t are m9ority-own$4 7d7 ,project completion & location2 return ( unobligat$ funds 7#a7 ,completion2 return ( unobligat$ funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program %all be requir$-- 7,a7 to complete ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project fund$ by ! grant n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! grant funds2 & 7,b7 to return to ! ,secret>y any grant funds t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( t #c-ye> p]iod4 7#b7 ,location ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program has c>ri$ out ! applicable qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project at a location t is mat]ially diff]5t f ! location specifi$ 9 ! application = ! grant1 ! eligible entity %all be requir$ to return ! grant funds to ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,te*nical ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance on a selective basis to eligible entities t are seek+ a grant "u ! ,program to enhance ! impact ( ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project to be c>ri$ out us+ ! grant ) respect to ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desir+ te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 select+ eligible entities = te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give high] priority to eligible entities t propose a qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project t has great] pot5tial = enhancem5t ( ! impact ( ! project ) respect to ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7f7 ,publication ( grants ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available ! id5tity ( ea* eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program & ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! grants aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ^? grants4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,program #gej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #bjaj4 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>* 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7#b7 ,critical m9]als & metals ,! t]m critical m9]als & metals includes any ho/ m9]al ( a critical m9]al4 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,f\ndation4 7#d7 ,end-to-end ,! t]m end-to-end1 ) respect to ! integration ( m9+ or life cycle ( m9]als1 means ! integrat$ approa* (1 or ! lifecycle det]m9$ by1 exam9+ ! rese>* & developm5tal process f ! m9+ ( ! raw m9]als to its process+ into useful mat]ials1 its integration into compon5ts & devices1 ! utilization ( su* devices 9 ! end-use application to satisfy c]ta9 p]=mance metrics1 & ! recycl+ or disposal ( su* devices4 7#e7 ,=eign entity ( conc]n ,! t]m =eign entity ( conc]n means a =eign entity t is-- 7,a7 designat$ z a =eign t]rori/ organization by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate "u section #bai7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a772 7,b7 includ$ on ! li/ ( specially designat$ nationals & block$ p]sons ma9ta9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury 7commonly kn[n z ! ,,sdn li/72 7,c7 own$ by1 controll$ by1 or subject to ! jurisdiction or direction ( a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry t is a cov]$ nation 7z def9$ 9 section #becc;c7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 alleg$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al to h be5 involv$ 9 activities = :i* a conviction 0 obta9$ "u-- 7i7 *apt] #cg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,espionage ,act72 7ii7 section #iea or #ajcj ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 *apt] #ij ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,economic ,espionage ,act ( #aiif72 7iv7 ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7v7 section #bbd1 #bbe1 #bbf1 #bbg1 or #bcf ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd1 #bbge1 #bbgf1 #bbgg1 & #bbhd72 7vi7 ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq472 or 7vii7 ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,e7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 to be engag$ 9 unau?oriz$ conduct t is detrim5tal to ! national security or =eign policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,f\ndation ,! t]m ,f\ndation means ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7#g7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#h7 ,national ,laboratory ,! t]m ,national ,laboratory has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#i7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! process ( collect+ & process+ sp5t mat]ials & devices & turn+ ! mat]ials & devices into raw mat]ials or compon5ts t c be reus$ ei!r p>tially or completely4 7#aj7 ,second>y recov]y ,! t]m second>y recov]y means ! recov]y ( critical m9]als & metals f disc>d$ end-use products or f wa/e products produc$ dur+ ! metal ref9+ & manufactur+ process1 includ+ f m9e wa/e piles1 acid m9e dra9age sludge1 or byproducts produc$ ?r\gh legacy m9+ & metallurgy activities4 7b7 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>* & developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to support supply *a9 resili5cy1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director1 %all issue aw>ds1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to support basic rese>* t w accel]ate innovation to advance critical m9]als m9+1 recycl+1 & reclamation /rategies & te*nologies = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 mak+ bett] use ( dome/ic res\rces2 & 7,b7 elim9at+ national reliance on m9]als & m9]al mat]ials t are subject to supply disruptions4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive an aw>d "u p>agraph 7#a7 are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,in/itutions ( high] education4 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories4 7,c7 ,nonpr(it organizations4 7,d7 ,consortia ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 includ+ consortia t collaborate ) private indu/ry4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,activities fund$ by an aw>d "u ?is section may include-- 7,a7 advanc+ m9+ rese>* & developm5t activities to develop new mapp+ & m9+ te*nologies & te*niques1 includ+ advanc$ critical m9]al extraction & production-- 7i7 to improve exi/+1 or to develop new1 supply *a9s ( critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 to yield m effici5t1 economical1 & environm5tally b5ign m9+ practices2 7,b7 advanc+ critical m9]al process+ rese>* activities to improve sep>ation1 alloy+1 manufactur+1 or recycl+ te*niques & te*nologies t c decrease ! en]gy int5sity1 wa/e1 pot5tial environm5tal impact1 & co/s ( ^? activities2 7,c7 advanc+ rese>* & developm5t ( critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ te*nologies t take into acc\nt ! pot5tial end-uses & disposal ( critical m9]als1 9 ord] to improve end-to-end integration ( m9+ & te*nological applications2 7,d7 conduct+ long-t]m e>? obs]vation ( reclaim$ m9e sites1 includ+ ! /udy ( ! evolution ( microbial div]sity at ^? sites2 7,e7 exam9+ ! application ( artificial intellig5ce = geological exploration ( critical m9]als1 includ+ :at size & div]sity ( data sets w\ld be requir$2 7,f7 exam9+ ! application ( ma*9e le>n+ = detection & sort+ ( critical m9]als1 includ+ :at size & div]sity ( data sets w\ld be requir$2 7,g7 conduct+ detail$ isotope /udies ( critical m9]als & ! developm5t ( m ref9$ geologic models2 or 7,h7 provid+ tra9+ & rese>* opportunities to und]graduate & graduate /ud5ts to prep>e ! next g5]ation ( m9+ eng9e]s & rese>*]s4 7c7 ,critical ,m9]als ,int]ag5cy ,subcommittee 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to support supply *a9 resili5cy1 ! ,critical ,m9]als ,subcommittee ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,subcommittee7 %all coord9ate ,f$]al sci5ce & te*nology ef=ts to ensure secure & reliable supplies ( critical m9]als to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,subcommittee %all be-- 7,a7 to advise & assi/ ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil1 includ+ ! ,committee on ,homel& & ,national ,security ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil1 on ,unit$ ,/ates policies1 proc$ures1 & plans relat+ to critical m9]als1 includ+-- 7i7 ,f$]al rese>*1 developm5t1 & deploym5t ef=ts to optimize me?ods = extractions1 conc5tration1 sep>ation1 & purification ( conv5tional1 second>y1 & unconv5tional s\rces ( critical m9]als1 includ+ rese>* t prioritizes end-to-end integration ( m9+ & recycl+ te*niques & ! end-use t>get = critical m9]als2 7ii7 effici5t use & reuse ( critical m9]als1 includ+ recycl+ te*nologies = critical m9]als & ! reclamation ( critical m9]als f compon5ts1 su* z sp5t batt]ies2 7iii7 address+ ! te*nology transitions betwe5 rese>* or lab-scale m9+ & recycl+ & comm]cialization ( ^! te*nologies2 7iv7 ! critical m9]als work=ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7v7 ,unit$ ,/ates private indu/ry inve/m5ts 9 innovation & te*nology transf] f f$]ally fund$ sci5ce & te*nology2 7,b7 to id5tify em]g+ opportunities1 /imulate int]national coop]ation1 & fo/] ! developm5t ( secure & reliable supply *a9s ( critical m9]als1 includ+ activities relat+ to ! reuse ( critical m9]als via recycl+2 7,c7 to ensure ! transp>5cy ( in=mation & data relat$ to critical m9]als2 & 7,d7 to provide recomm5dations on coord9ation & collaboration among ! rese>*1 developm5t1 & deploym5t programs & activities ( ,f$]al ag5cies to promote a secure & reliable supply ( critical m9]als necess>y to ma9ta9 national security1 economic well-be+1 & indu/rial production4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,subcommittee may1 tak+ into acc\nt ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( relevant advisory committees-- 7,a7 provide recomm5dations on h[ ,f$]al ag5cies may improve ! topographic1 geologic1 & geophysical mapp+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & improve ! discov]ability1 accessibility1 & usability ( ! result+ & exi/+ data1 to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law & subject to appropriate limitation = purposes ( privacy & security2 7,b7 assess ! progress t[>d develop+ critical m9]als recycl+ & reprocess+ te*nologies2 7,c7 assess ! end-to-end lifecycle ( critical m9]als1 includ+ = m9+1 usage1 recycl+1 & end-use mat]ial & te*nology requirem5ts2 7,d7 exam9e1 & provide recomm5dations =1 options = access+ & develop+ critical m9]als ?r\gh inve/m5t & trade ) allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,e7 evaluate & provide recomm5dations to inc5tivize ! developm5t & use ( advances 9 sci5ce & te*nology 9 ! private indu/ry2 7,f7 assess ! ne$ =1 & make recomm5dations to address1 ! *all5ges ! ,unit$ ,/ates critical m9]als supply *a9 work=ce faces1 includ+-- 7i7 ag+ & retir+ p]sonnel & faculty2 7ii7 public p]ceptions ab\t ! nature ( m9+ & m9]al process+2 & 7iii7 =eign competition = ,unit$ ,/ates tal5t2 7,g7 develop1 & update z necess>y1 a /rategic plan to guide ,f$]al programs & activities to enhance-- 7i7 sci5tific & te*nical capabilities across critical m9]al supply *a9s1 includ+ a roadmap t id5tifies key rese>* & developm5t ne$s & coord9ates ongo+ activities = s\rce div]sification1 m effici5t use1 recycl+1 & sub/itution = critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 cross-cutt+ m9+ sci5ce1 data sci5ce te*niques1 mat]ials sci5ce1 manufactur+ sci5ce & eng9e]+1 computational model+1 & environm5tal heal? & safety rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,h7 report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on activities & f9d+s "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,m&atory responsibilities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,subcommittee %all1 tak+ into acc\nt ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( relevant advisory committees1 id5tify & evaluate ,f$]al policies & regulations t re/rict ! m9+ ( critical m9]als4 7d7 ,grant program = process+ ( critical m9]als & developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 %all e/abli% a grant program to f9ance pilot projects =-- 7,a7 ! process+ or recycl+ ( critical m9]als 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 ! developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#b7 ,limitation on grant aw>ds ,a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,economic viability ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are likely to be economically viable ov] ! long t]m4 7#d7 ,second>y recov]y ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek to aw>d n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( grants aw>d$ dur+ ! fiscal ye> = projects relat+ to second>y recov]y ( critical m9]als & metals4 7#e7 ,dome/ic priority ,9 aw>d+ grants = ! developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize pilot projects t w process ! critical m9]als & metals dome/ically4 7#f7 ,prohibition on process+ by =eign entity ( conc]n ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t pilot projects d n export = process+ any critical m9]als & metals to a =eign entity ( conc]n4 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbd4 #bjaa4 #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d1 to develop a /rategy = ! ,dep>tm5t t1 ) respect to ! role ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! support & developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce-- 7#a7 meets ! curr5t & future indu/ry & labor ne$s ( ! en]gy sector2 7#b7 provides opportunities = /ud5ts to become qualifi$ = placem5t 9 traditional en]gy sector & em]g+ en]gy sector jobs2 7#c7 id5tifies areas 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t c effectively utilize ! te*nical exp]tise ( ! ,dep>tm5t to support ! work=ce activities ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#d7 /r5g!ns & engages ! work=ce tra9+ programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,national ,laboratories 9 c>ry+ out ! ,equity 9 ,en]gy ,initiative ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ,dep>tm5t work=ce priorities2 7#e7 develops plans to support & retra9 displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s2 & 7#f7 prioritizes education & job tra9+ = und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 includ+ racial & e?nic m9orities1 ,indian ,tribes1 wom51 vet]ans1 & socioeconomically disadvantag$ individuals4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( n few] ?an #aj & n m ?an #ae memb]s1 ) ! initial memb]s ( ! ,bo>d to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,bo>d %all include n few] ?an #a repres5tative ( a labor organization ) significant en]gy exp]i5ce :o has be5 nom9at$ by a national labor f$]ation4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,ea* individual appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h exp]tise 9-- 7,a7 ! field ( economics or work=ce developm5t2 7,b7 relevant traditional en]gy indu/ries or em]g+ en]gy indu/ries1 includ+ en]gy effici5cy2 7,c7 second>y or po/second>y education2 7,d7 en]gy work=ce developm5t or appr5tice%ip programs ( ,/ates or units ( local gov]nm5t2 7,e7 relevant organiz$ labor organizations2 or 7,f7 br++ und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 includ+ racial & e?nic m9orities1 wom51 vet]ans1 & socioeconomically disadvantag$ individuals1 into ! work=ce4 7c7 ,advisory bo>d review & recomm5dations 7#a7 ,det]m9ation by bo>d ,9 develop+ ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r !re are opportunities to m effectively & effici5tly use ! capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce2 7,b7 id5tify ways 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld "w ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 in/itutions ( high] education1 labor organizations1 ,indian ,tribes & tribal organizations1 & indu/ry 9 ! developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce1 subject to applicable law2 7,c7 id5tify ways 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t & ,national ,laboratories c-- 7i7 increase outrea* to m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions2 & 7ii7 make res\rces available to increase ! numb] ( skill$ m9orities & wom5 tra9$ to g into ! en]gy & en]gy-relat$ manufactur+ sectors2 7iii7 increase outrea* to displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s2 & 7iv7 make res\rces available to provide tra9+ to displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s to re5t] ! en]gy work=ce2 & 7,d7 7i7 id5tify ! en]gy sectors 9 greate/ ne$ ( work=ce tra9+2 & 7ii7 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 develop recomm5dations = ! skills necess>y to develop a work=ce tra9$ to "w 9 ^? en]gy sectors4 7#b7 ,requir$ analysis ,9 develop+ ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all analyze ! effectiv5ess (-- 7,a7 exi/+ ,dep>tm5t-direct$ support2 & 7,b7 exi/+ en]gy work=ce tra9+ programs4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d is e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 & bi5nially !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d is t]m9at$ "u subsection 7f71 ! ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report conta9+1 ) respect to ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7i7 ! f9d+s ( ! ,bo>d2 & 7ii7 ! propos$ en]gy work=ce /rategy ( ! ,bo>d4 7,b7 ,response ( ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a report is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,bo>d a response to ! report t-- 7,i7 describes :e!r ! ,secret>y approves or disapproves ( ea* recomm5dation ( ! ,bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 if ! ,secret>y approves ( a recomm5dation1 provides an implem5tation plan = ! recomm5dation2 & 7ii7 submit to ,congress-- 7,i7 ! report ( ! ,bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! response ( ! ,secret>y "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,public availability ( report 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all make ea* report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 available to ! public on ! e>li] (-- 7,i7 ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d receives ! response ( ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b77i72 & 7,,ii7 ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d submitt$ ! report to ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,if ! ,bo>d has receiv$ a response to a report f ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! ,bo>d %all make t response publicly available ) ! applicable report4 7d7 ,report by ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e ! date ( expiration ( a t]m ( ! ,bo>d "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! effectiv5ess & accompli%m5ts ( ! ,bo>d dur+ ! applicable t]m2 7#b7 conta9s a det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y z to :e!r ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$2 & 7#c7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$1 any recomm5dations z to :e!r & h[ ! scope & functions ( ! ,bo>d %\ld be modifi$4 7e7 ,outrea* to m9ority-,s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s ,9 develop+ ! /rategy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7#a7 give special consid]ation to increas+ outrea* to m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s2 7#b7 make res\rces available to-- 7,a7 m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 ) ! objective ( increas+ ! numb] ( skill$ m9orities & wom5 tra9$ to g into ! en]gy & manufactur+ sectors2 7,b7 in/itutions t s]ve vet]ans1 ) ! objective ( increas+ ! numb] vet]ans 9 ! en]gy indu/ry by ensur+ t vet]ans h ! cr$5tials & tra9+ necess>y to secure c>e]s 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 & 7,c7 in/itutions t s]ve displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s to increase ! numb] ( individuals tra9$ = jobs 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 7#c7 enc\rage ! en]gy indu/ry to improve ! opportunities = /ud5ts ( m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s to p>ticipate 9 int]n%ips1 preappr5tice%ips1 appr5tice%ips1 & coop]ative "w-/udy programs 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 & 7#d7 "w ) ! ,national ,laboratories to increase ! p>ticipation ( und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s 9 int]n%ips1 fell[%ips1 tra9+ programs1 & employm5t at ! ,national ,laboratories4 7f7 ,t]m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,bo>d %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y may r5ew ! ,bo>d = #a or m #e-ye> p]iods by submitt+1 n lat] ?an ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 a report describ$ 9 t subsection t conta9s a det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y t ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$4 ,,iii ,fuels & te*nology infra/ructure inve/m5ts ,a ,c>bon capture1 utilization1 /orage1 & transportation infra/ructure #cjja4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 ! indu/rial sector is integral to ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 provid+ millions ( jobs & ess5tial products2 & 7,b7 demon/rat+ global lead]%ip 9 manufactur+ & innovation2 7#b7 c>bon capture & /orage te*nologies are necess>y = r$uc+ h>d-to-abate emissions f ! indu/rial sector1 :i* emits ne>ly #be p]c5t ( c>bon dioxide emissions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 c>bon removal & /orage te*nologies1 includ+ direct air capture1 mu/ be deploy$ at l>ge-scale 9 ! com+ decades to remove c>bon dioxide directly f ! atmosph]e2 7#d7 l>ge-scale deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 removal1 utilization1 transport1 & /orage-- 7,a7 is critical = a*iev+ mid-c5tury climate goals2 & 7,b7 w drive regional economic developm5t1 te*nological innovation1 & high-wage employm5t2 7#e7 c>bon capture1 removal1 & utilization te*nologies require a backbone sy/em ( %>$ c>bon dioxide transport & /orage infra/ructure to enable l>ge-scale deploym5t1 realize economies ( scale1 & create an int]connect$ c>bon managem5t m>ket2 7#f7 c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure & p]man5t geological /orage are prov5 & safe te*nologies ) exi/+ ,f$]al & ,/ate regulatory frameworks2 7#g7 c>bon dioxide transport & /orage infra/ructure %>e simil> b>ri]s to deploym5t previ\sly fac$ by o!r types ( critical national infra/ructure1 su* z high capital co/s & *ick5-&-egg *all5ges1 t require ,f$]al & ,/ate support1 9 comb9ation ) private inve/m5t1 to be ov]come2 & 7#h7 ea* ,/ate %\ld take into consid]ation1 ) respect to new c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure-- 7,a7 qualify+ ! infra/ructure z pollution control devices "u applicable laws 7includ+ regulations7 ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 e/abli%+ a waiv] ( ad valorem & prop]ty taxes = ! infra/ructure = a p]iod ( n less ?an #aj ye>s4 #cjjb4 ,c>bon utilization program ,section #ifi;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 to develop or obta91 9 coord9ation ) o!r applicable ,f$]al ag5cies & /&>d-sett+ organizations1 /&>ds & c]tifications1 z appropriate1 to facilitate ! comm]cialization ( ! products & te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible entities to use 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 an entity %all be-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 or 7iii7 a public utility or ag5cy4 7,c7 ,applications ,eligible entities desir+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity %all use a grant receiv$ "u ?is p>agraph to procure & use comm]cial or indu/rial products t-- 7i7 use or are d]iv$ f an?ropog5ic c>bon oxides2 & 7ii7 demon/rate significant net r$uctions 9 lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions comp>$ to incumb5t te*nologies1 processes1 & products4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #da1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #fe1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #ff1efb1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #fg1idj1fbe = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #fi1chg1fef = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 #cjjc4 ,c>bon capture te*nology program ,section #ifb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ program4 & ins]t+ program = c>bon capture te*nologies2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 a front-end eng9e]+ & design program = c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure necess>y to enable deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage te*nologies4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 = activities "u ! front-end eng9e]+ & design program describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,e71 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #cjjd4 ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,ix ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,j ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation #iii;,a4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,,cifia program ,! t]m ,,cifia program means ! c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program e/abli%$ "u section #iii;,b7a74 7#b7 ,common c>ri] ,! t]m common c>ri] means a transportation infra/ructure op]ator or own] t-- 7,a7 publi%es a publicly available t>iff conta9+ ! j & reasonable rates1 t]ms1 & conditions ( nondiscrim9atory s]vice2 & 7,b7 holds itself out to provide transportation s]vices to ! public = a fee4 7#c7 ,cont+5t commitm5t ,! t]m cont+5t commitm5t means a commitm5t to obligate funds f future available budget au?ority t is-- 7,a7 cont+5t on ^? funds be+ made available 9 law at a future date2 & 7,b7 n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#d7 ,eligible project co/s ,! t]m eligible project co/s means am\nts sub/antially all ( :i* are paid by1 or = ! acc\nt (1 an obligor 9 connection ) a project1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! co/ (-- 7i7 developm5t-phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 p]mitt+1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 replacem5t1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat+ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 & acquisition & in/allation ( equipm5t 7includ+ labor72 & 7iii7 capitaliz$ int]e/ necess>y to meet m>ket requirem5ts1 reasonably requir$ res]ve funds1 capital issuance exp5ses1 & o!r c>ry+ co/s dur+ con/ruction2 & 7,b7 transaction co/s associat$ ) f9anc+ ! project1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/ ( legal c\nsel & te*nical consultants2 & 7ii7 any subsidy am\nt paid 9 accordance ) section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,b77ii7 or section #iii;,c7b77#f77;,b77ii74 7#e7 ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t ,! t]m ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t means a secur$ loan or loan gu>antee au?oriz$ to be provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program ) respect to a project4 7#f7 ,l5d] ,! t]m l5d] means a qualifi$ in/itutional buy] 7z def9$ 9 section #bcj4add;,a7a7 ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 commonly kn[n z ,rule #add;,a7a7 ( ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission & issu$ "u ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;a et seq4771 t is n a ,f$]al qualifi$ in/itutional buy]4 7#g7 ,lett] ( int]e/ ,! t]m lett] ( int]e/ means a lett] submitt$ by a pot5tial applicant prior to an application = cr$it assi/ance 9 a =mat prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y on ! website ( ! ,,cifia program t-- 7,a7 describes ! project & ! location1 purpose1 & co/ ( ! project2 7,b7 outl9es ! propos$ f9ancial plan1 includ+ ! reque/$ cr$it & grant assi/ance & ! propos$ obligor2 7,c7 provides a /atus ( environm5tal review2 & 7,d7 provides in=mation reg>d+ satisfaction ( o!r eligibility requirem5ts ( ! ,,cifia program4 7#h7 ,loan gu>antee ,! t]m loan gu>antee means any gu>antee or o!r pl$ge by ! ,secret>y to pay all or "p ( ! pr9cipal (1 & int]e/ on1 a loan made to an obligor1 or debt obligation issu$ by an obligor1 9 ea* case fund$ by a l5d]4 7#i7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5t ,! t]m ma/] cr$it agreem5t means a conditional agreem5t t-- 7,a7 is = ! purpose ( ext5d+ cr$it assi/ance =-- 7i7 a project ( high priority "u section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,a72 or 7ii7 a project cov]$ "u section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,b72 7,b7 does n provide = a curr5t obligation ( ,f$]al funds2 & 7,c7 w\ld-- 7i7 make a cont+5t commitm5t ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant at a future date1 subject to-- 7,i7 ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program2 & 7,,ii7 ! satisfaction ( all conditions = ! provision ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ section #iii;,c7b72 7ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nts & g5]al t]ms & conditions ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts or grants2 7iii7 id5tify ! #a or m rev5ue s\rces t w secure ! repaym5t ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts2 7iv7 provide = ! obligation ( funds = ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts or grants aft] all requirem5ts h be5 met = ! projects subject to ! agreem5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 compliance ) all applicable requirem5ts specifi$ "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ sections #iii;,b7d7 & #iii;,c7b77#a72 & 7,,ii7 ! availability ( funds to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program2 & 7v7 require t cont+5t commitm5ts %all result 9 a f9ancial close & obligation ( cr$it or grant assi/ance by n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( entry into ! agreem5t or release ( ! commitm5t1 z applicable1 unless o!rwise ext5d$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#aj7 ,obligor ,! t]m obligor means a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 jo9t v5ture1 tru/1 non-,f$]al gov]nm5tal entity1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality1 or o!r entity t is liable = paym5t ( ! pr9cipal (1 or int]e/ on1 a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7#aa7 ,produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ) respect to iron & /eel1 means t all manufactur+ processes = ! iron & /eel1 includ+ ! application ( any coat+1 occurs )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#ab7 ,project ,! t]m project means a project = common c>ri] c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure or associat$ equipm5t1 includ+ pipel9e1 %ipp+1 rail1 or o!r transportation infra/ructure & associat$ equipm5t1 t w transport or h&le c>bon dioxide captur$ f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#ac7 ,project obligation ,! t]m project obligation means any note1 bond1 deb5ture1 or o!r debt obligation issu$ by an obligor 9 connection ) ! f9anc+ ( a project1 o!r ?an a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7#ad7 ,secur$ loan ,! t]m secur$ loan means a direct loan to an obligor or a debt obligation issu$ by an obligor & pur*as$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 ea* case fund$ by ! ,secret>y 9 connection ) ! f9anc+ ( a project "u section #iii;,c4 7#ae7 ,subsidy am\nt ,! t]m subsidy am\nt means ! am\nt ( budget au?ority suffici5t to cov] ! e/imat$ long-t]m co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t-- 7,a7 calculat$ on a net pres5t value basis2 & 7,b7 exclud+ adm9i/rative co/s & any incid5tal effects on gov]nm5tal receipts or outlays 9 accordance ) ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7#af7 ,sub/antial completion ,! t]m sub/antial completion1 ) respect to a project1 means ! date-- 7,a7 on :i* ! project comm5ces transportation ( c>bon dioxide2 or 7,b7 ( a comp>able ev5t to ! ev5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & specifi$ 9 ! project cr$it agreem5t4 #iii;,b4 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide = eligible projects 9 accordance ) ?is subtitle-- 7#a7 a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t "u section #iii;,c2 7#b7 a grant "u section #iii;,d2 or 7#c7 bo? a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t & a grant4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project %all be eligible to receive a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or a grant "u ! ,,cifia program if-- 7,a7 ! entity propos+ to c>ry out ! project submits a lett] ( int]e/ prior to submission ( an application "u p>agraph 7#c7 = ! project2 & 7,b7 ! project meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,cr$itwor?9ess 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* project & obligor t receives a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or a grant "u ! ,,cifia program %all be cr$itwor?y1 su* t !re exi/s a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ( ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! obligor has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t = ! eligible project1 includ+ evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( an eligible project 7if available = ! applicable m>ket segm5t72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 & ca% sweeps or o!r /ructural enhancem5ts2 7iii7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! obligor-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m1 includ+ aft] ! project is complet$2 7iv7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! obligor1 if applicable2 & 7v7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 an obligor %all submit to ! ,secret>y a project application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,eligible project co/s ,a project "u ! ,,cifia program %all h eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,rev5ue s\rces ,! applicable ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t %all be repayable1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f-- 7,a7 us] fees2 7,b7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip2 or 7,c7 o!r rev5ue s\rces t also secure or fund ! project obligations4 7#f7 ,obligor w be id5tifi$ lat] ,a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 or a public au?ority1 may submit to ! ,secret>y an application "u p>agraph 7#c71 "u :i* a private p>ty to a public-private p>tn]%ip w be-- 7,a7 ! obligor2 & 7,b7 id5tifi$ at a lat] date ?r\gh completion ( a procurem5t & selection ( ! private p>ty4 7#g7 ,b5eficial effects ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e t f9ancial assi/ance = ea* project "u ! ,,cifia program w-- 7,a7 attract public or private inve/m5t = ! project2 or 7,b7 enable ! project to proce$ at an e>li] date ?an ! project w\ld o!rwise be able to proce$ or r$uce ! lifecycle co/s 7includ+ debt s]vice co/s7 ( ! project4 7#h7 ,project read9ess ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 ! applicant %all demon/rate a reasonable expectation t ! contract+ process = con/ruction ( ! project c comm5ce by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,cifia program4 7c7 ,selection among eligible projects 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( application process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process "u :i* projects t are eligible to receive assi/ance "u subsection 7b7 may-- 7,a7 receive cr$it assi/ance on t]ms acceptable to ! ,secret>y1 if adequate funds are available 7includ+ any funds provid$ on behalf ( an eligible project "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii77 to cov] ! subsidy am\nt associat$ ) ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t2 & 7,b7 receive grants "u section #iii;,d if-- 7i7 adequate funds are available to cov] ! am\nt ( ! grant2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project is eligible "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,priority ,9 select+ projects to receive cr$it assi/ance "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t-- 7,a7 are l>ge-capacity1 common c>ri] infra/ructure2 7,b7 h demon/rat$ dem& = use ( ! infra/ructure by associat$ projects t capture c>bon dioxide f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air2 7,c7 enable geographical div]sity 9 associat$ projects t capture c>bon dioxide f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air1 ) ! goal ( enabl+ projects 9 all major c>bon dioxide-emitt+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 are sit$ )91 or adjac5t to1 exi/+ pipel9e or o!r l9e> infra/ructure corridors1 9 a mann] t m9imizes environm5tal di/urbance & o!r sit+ conc]ns4 7#c7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7,a7 ,priority projects ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t = a project t ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7i7 w likely be eligible = cr$it assi/ance "u subsection 7b71 on obta9+-- 7,i7 additional commitm5ts f associat$ c>bon capture projects to use ! project2 or 7,,ii7 all necess>y p]mits & approvals2 & 7ii7 is a project ( high priority1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,adequate fund+ n available ,if ! ,secret>y fully obligates fund+ to eligible projects = a fiscal ye> & adequate fund+ is n available to fund a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t1 a project sponsor 7includ+ a unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t7 ( an eligible project may elect-- 7i7 7,i7 to ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t 9 lieu ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t2 & 7,,ii7 to wait to execute a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t until ! fiscal ye> = :i* additional funds are available to receive cr$it assi/ance2 or 7ii7 if ! lack ( adequate fund+ is solely ) respect to am\nts available = ! subsidy am\nt1 to pay ! subsidy am\nt to fund ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7d7 ,f$]al requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle sup]s$es ! applicability ( any o!r requirem5t "u ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations74 7#b7 ,,nepa ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance may only be provid$ "u ?is subtitle = a project t has receiv$ an environm5tal categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7e7 ,use ( ,am]ican iron1 /eel1 & manufactur$ goods 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 no ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program %all be made available = a project unless all iron1 /eel1 & manufactur$ goods us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply 9 any case or category ( cases ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! application w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/2 7,b7 iron1 /eel1 or a relevant manufactur$ good is n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available quantity1 or ( a satisfactory quality2 or 7,c7 ! inclusion ( iron1 /eel1 or a manufactur$ good produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates w increase ! co/ ( ! ov]all project by m ?an #be p]c5t4 7#c7 ,waiv]s ,if ! ,secret>y receives a reque/ = a waiv] "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make available to ! public a copy ( ! reque/1 toge!r ) any in=mation available to ! ,secret>y conc]n+ ! reque/-- 7i7 on an in=mal basis2 & 7ii7 by electronic means1 includ+ on ! (ficial public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 all[ = in=mal public comm5t relat+ to ! reque/ = n few] ?an #ae days be=e mak+ a det]m9ation ) respect to ! reque/2 & 7,c7 approve or disapprove ! reque/ by n lat] ?an ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! reque/4 7#d7 ,applicability ,?is subsection %all be appli$ 9 accordance ) any applicable obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u int]national agreem5ts4 7f7 ,application process+ proc$ures 7#a7 ,notice ( complete application ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 notice describ+ :e!r-- 7,a7 ! application is complete2 or 7,b7 additional in=mation or mat]ials are ne$$ to complete ! application4 7#b7 ,approval or d5ial ( application ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( issuance ( a writt5 notice "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application4 7g7 ,developm5t-phase activities ,any ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program may be us$ to f9ance up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( developm5t-phase activities1 z describ$ 9 section #iii;,a7#d77;,a74 #iii;,c4 ,secur$ loans 7a7 ,agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may ent] into agreem5ts ) #a or m obligors to make secur$ loans1 ! proce$s ( :i*-- 7,a7 %all be us$-- 7i7 to f9ance eligible project co/s ( any project select$ "u section #iii;,b2 7ii7 to ref9ance int]im con/ruction f9anc+ ( eligible project co/s ( any project select$ "u section #iii;,b2 or 7iii7 to ref9ance long-t]m project obligations or ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts1 if ! ref9anc+ provides additional fund+ capacity = ! completion1 enhancem5t1 or expansion ( any project t-- 7,i7 is select$ "u section #iii;,b2 or 7,,ii7 o!rwise meets ! requirem5ts ( t section2 & 7,b7 may be us$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#g7 to pay any fees collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t subsection4 7#b7 ,risk assessm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 %all det]m9e an appropriate cr$it subsidy am\nt = ea* secur$ loan1 tak+ into acc\nt all relevant factors1 includ+ ! cr$itwor?9ess factors "u section #iii;,b7b77#b74 7b7 ,t]ms & limitations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a secur$ loan "u ?is section ) respect to a project %all be on su* t]ms & conditions & conta9 su* cov5ants1 repres5tations1 w>ranties1 & requirem5ts 7includ+ requirem5ts = audits7 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! reasonably anticipat$ eligible project co/s4 7#c7 ,paym5t ,a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all be payable1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f-- 7,a7 us] fees2 7,b7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip2 or 7,c7 o!r rev5ue s\rces t also secure or fund ! project obligations4 7#d7 ,int]e/ rate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! int]e/ rate on a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all be n less ?an ! int]e/ rate reflect$ 9 ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! secur$ loan on ! date ( execution ( ! loan agreem5t4 7,b7 ,limit$ buyd[ns 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! ,secret>y may l[] ! int]e/ rate ( a secur$ loan "u ?is section to n l[] ?an ! int]e/ rate describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 if ! int]e/ rate has increas$ dur+ ! p]iod-- 7,i7 beg9n+ on1 z applicable-- 7aa7 ! date on :i* an application acceptable to ! ,secret>y is submitt$ = ! applicable project2 or 7bb7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ent]$ into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t = ! applicable project2 & 7,,ii7 end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y executes ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t = ! applicable project t is ! subject ( ! secur$ loan4 7ii7 ,description ( int]e/ rate ,! int]e/ rate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is ! int]e/ rate reflect$ 9 ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! secur$ loan 9 effect1 z applicable to ! project t is ! subject ( ! secur$ loan1 on-- 7,i7 ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i77aa72 or 7,,ii7 ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i77bb74 7iii7 ,limitation ,! int]e/ rate ( a secur$ loan may n be l[]$ pursuant to clause 7i7 by m ?an #aa_/b p]c5tage po9ts 7#aej basis po9ts74 7#e7 ,maturity date ,! f9al maturity date ( ! secur$ loan %all be ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #ce ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 if ! useful life ( ! capital asset be+ f9anc$ is ( a less] p]iod1 ! date t is ! end ( ! useful life ( ! asset4 7#f7 ,nonsubord9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! secur$ loan %all n be subord9at$ to ! claims ( any hold] ( project obligations 9 ! ev5t ( bankruptcy1 insolv5cy1 or liquidation ( ! obligor4 7,b7 ,preexi/+ ind5ture 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all waive ! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a public ag5cy borr[] t is f9anc+ ongo+ capital programs & has out/&+ s5ior bonds "u a preexi/+ ind5ture1 if-- 7,i7 ! secur$ loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]2 & 7,,ii7 ! secur$ loan is secur$ & payable f pl$g$ rev5ues n affect$ by project p]=mance1 su* z a tax-back$ rev5ue pl$ge or a sy/em-back$ pl$ge ( project rev5ues4 7ii7 ,limitation ,if ! ,secret>y waives ! nonsubord9ation requirem5t "u ?is subp>agraph-- 7,i7 ! maximum cr$it subsidy am\nt to be paid by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all be n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! pr9cipal am\nt ( ! secur$ loan2 & 7,,ii7 ! obligor %all be responsible = pay+ ! rema9d] ( ! subsidy am\nt1 if any4 7#g7 ,fees 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may collect a fee on or aft] ! date ( ! f9ancial close ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t "u ?is section 9 an am\nt equal to n m ?an #c1jjj1jjj to cov] all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( provid+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7,b7 ,am5dm5t to add co/ ( fees to secur$ loan ,if ! ,secret>y collects a fee f an obligor "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to cov] all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( provid+ a secur$ loan1 ! obligor & ! ,secret>y may am5d ! t]ms ( ! secur$ loan to add to ! pr9cipal ( ! secur$ loan an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! fee collect$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#h7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ any grant provid$ "u section #iii;,d1 %all n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! eligible project co/s4 7c7 ,repaym5t 7#a7 ,s*$ule ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a repaym5t s*$ule = ea* secur$ loan "u ?is section bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! project$ ca% fl[ f project rev5ues & o!r repaym5t s\rces2 & 7,b7 ! useful life ( ! project4 7#b7 ,comm5cem5t ,s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal or int]e/ on a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all comm5ce n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project4 7#c7 ,def]r$ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 at any "t aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( a project1 ! project is unable to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues 9 excess ( reasonable & necess>y op]at+ exp5ses to pay ! s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! secur$ loan1 ! ,secret>y may1 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 all[ ! obligor to add unpaid pr9cipal & int]e/ to ! out/&+ balance ( ! secur$ loan4 7,b7 ,int]e/ ,any paym5t def]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 cont9ue to accrue int]e/ 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#d7 until fully repaid2 & 7ii7 be s*$ul$ to be amortiz$ ov] ! rema9+ t]m ( ! loan4 7,c7 ,crit]ia 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,any paym5t def]ral "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be cont+5t on ! project meet+ crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,repaym5t /&>ds ,! crit]ia e/abli%$ pursuant to clause 7i7 %all include /&>ds = ! reasonable prospect ( repaym5t4 7#d7 ,prepaym5t 7,a7 ,use ( excess rev5ues ,any excess rev5ues t rema9 aft] satisfy+ s*$ul$ debt s]vice requirem5ts on ! project obligations & secur$ loan & all deposit requirem5ts "u ! t]ms ( any tru/ agreem5t1 bond resolution1 or simil> agreem5t secur+ project obligations may be appli$ annually to prepay ! secur$ loan1 )\t p5alty4 7,b7 ,use ( proce$s ( ref9anc+ ,a secur$ loan may be prepaid at any "t )\t p5alty f ! proce$s ( ref9anc+ f non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces4 7d7 ,sale ( secur$ loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 z soon z practicable aft] sub/antial completion ( a project & aft] notify+ ! obligor1 ! ,secret>y may sell to ano!r entity or re(f] into ! capital m>kets a secur$ loan = ! project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! sale or re(f]+ c be made on favorable t]ms4 7#b7 ,cons5t ( obligor ,9 mak+ a sale or re(f]+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n *ange any orig9al t]m or condition ( ! secur$ loan )\t ! writt5 cons5t ( ! obligor4 7e7 ,loan gu>antees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide a loan gu>antee to a l5d] 9 lieu ( mak+ a secur$ loan "u ?is section if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! budget>y co/ ( ! loan gu>antee is sub/antially ! same z1 or less ?an1 t ( a secur$ loan4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,! t]ms ( a loan gu>antee "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consi/5t ) ! t]ms requir$ "u ?is section = a secur$ loan1 except t ! rate on ! gu>ante$ loan & any prepaym5t features %all be negotiat$ betwe5 ! obligor & ! l5d]1 ) ! cons5t ( ! ,secret>y4 #iii;,d4 ,future gr[? grants 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y may provide grants to pay a portion ( ! co/ diff]5tial1 ) respect to any project$ future increase 9 dem& = c>bon dioxide transportation by an infra/ructure project describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 betwe5-- 7#a7 ! co/ ( con/ruct+ ! infra/ructure asset ) ! capacity to transport an increas$ fl[ rate ( c>bon dioxide1 z made practicable "u ! project2 & 7#b7 ! co/ ( con/ruct+ ! infra/ructure asset ) ! capacity to transport c>bon dioxide at ! fl[ rate initially requir$1 bas$ on commitm5ts = ! use ( ! asset4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an entity %all-- 7#a7 be eligible to receive cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program2 7#b7 c>ry out1 or propose to c>ry out1 a project = l>ge-capacity1 common c>ri] infra/ructure ) a probable future increase 9 dem& = c>bon dioxide transportation2 & 7#c7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,a grant provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ only to pay ! co/s ( any additional fl[ rate capacity ( a c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure asset t ! project sponsor demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y c reasonably be expect$ to be us$ dur+ ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ "u ?is section may n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! additional capacity describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #iii;,e4 ,program adm9i/ration 7a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a uni=m sy/em to s]vice ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program4 7b7 ,fees ,if fund+ suffici5t to cov] ! co/s ( s]vices ( exp]t firms reta9$ pursuant to subsection 7d7 & all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( s]vic+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts is n provid$ 9 an appropriations ,act = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y1 dur+ t fiscal ye>1 may collect fees on or aft] ! date ( ! f9ancial close ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program at a level t is suffici5t to cov] ^? co/s4 7c7 ,s]vic] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may appo9t a f9ancial entity to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 s]vic+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts4 7#b7 ,duties ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all act z ! ag5t = ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,fee ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all receive a s]vic+ fee1 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,assi/ance f exp]t firms ,! ,secret>y may reta9 ! s]vices ( exp]t firms1 includ+ c\nsel1 9 ! field ( municipal & project f9ance to assi/ 9 ! und]writ+ & s]vic+ ( ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts4 7e7 ,exp$it$ process+ ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures & measures to economize ! "t & co/ involv$ 9 obta9+ approval & ! issuance ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program4 #iii;,f4 ,/ate & local p]mits ,! provision ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program ) respect to a project %all n-- 7#a7 relieve any recipi5t ( ! assi/ance ( any project obligation to obta9 any requir$ ,/ate or local p]mit or approval ) respect to ! project2 7#b7 limit ! "r ( any unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t to approve or regulate any rate ( return on private equity inve/$ 9 ! project2 or 7#c7 o!rwise sup]s$e any ,/ate or local law 7includ+ any regulation7 applicable to ! con/ruction or op]ation ( ! project4 #iii;,g4 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y may promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program4 #iii;,h4 ,au?orization ( appropriations2 contract au?ority 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc2 & 7,b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,sp5d+ & borr[+ au?ority ,sp5d+ & borr[+ au?ority = a fiscal ye> to ent] into ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts %all be promptly apportion$ to ! ,secret>y on a fiscal-ye> basis4 7#c7 ,ree/imates ,if ! subsidy am\nt ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is ree/imat$1 ! co/ increase or decrease ( ! ree/imate %all be borne by1 or b5efit1 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 consi/5t ) section #ejd7;f7 ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c7f774 7#d7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #i1jjj1jjj 7z index$ = ,unit$ ,/ates doll> inflation f ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act 7z measur$ by ! ,consum] ,price ,index77 ea* fiscal ye> = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,cifia program4 7b7 ,contract au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 execution ( a t]m %eet by ! ,secret>y ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t t uses am\nts made available "u ! ,,cifia program %all impose on ! ,unit$ ,/ates a contractual obligation to fund ! ,f$]al cr$it inve/m5t4 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program = a fiscal ye> %all be available = obligation on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye>4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #fjj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #iag1 by /rik+ ,effici5cy2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to subtitle ,j ( title ,,ix 7relat+ to ultra-deepwat] & unconv5tional natural gas & o!r petroleum res\rces7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,subtitle ,j--,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,sec4 #iii;,a4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #iii;,b4 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection4 ,sec4 #iii;,c4 ,secur$ loans4 ,sec4 #iii;,d4 ,future gr[? grants4 ,sec4 #iii;,e4 ,program adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #iii;,f4 ,/ate & local p]mits4 ,sec4 #iii;,g4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #iii;,h4 ,au?orization ( appropriations2 contract au?ority4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ifi;,b & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #ifi;,b4 ,high effici5cy turb9es4 4 #cjje4 ,c>bon /orage validation & te/+ ,section #ifc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ ov] a #aj-ye> p]iod2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & demon/ration & ins]t+ demon/ration1 & comm]cialization2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 evaluat+ ! quantity1 location1 & tim+ ( geologic c>bon /orage deploym5t t may be ne$$1 & develop+ /rategies & res\rces to enable ! deploym5t4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,l>ge-scale c>bon /orage comm]cialization program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a comm]cialization program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ = ! developm5t ( new or exp&$ comm]cial l>ge-scale c>bon seque/ration projects & associat$ c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure1 includ+ fund+ = ! feasibility1 site *>act]ization1 p]mitt+1 & con/ruction /ages ( project developm5t4 7#b7 ,applications2 selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 an entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,application process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 is op5 to projects at any /age ( developm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 facilitates exp$iti\s developm5t ( projects describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 7,c7 ,project selection ,9 select+ projects = fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to-- 7i7 projects ) sub/antial c>bon dioxide /orage capacity2 or 7ii7 projects t w /ore c>bon dioxide f multiple c>bon capture facilities4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ ) respect to ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration program compon5ts describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 be=e give pref]5ce2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #b1ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #cjjf4 ,secure geologic /orage p]mitt+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,class ,,vi well ,! t]m ,class ,,vi well means a well describ$ 9 section #add4f7;f7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = geologic seque/ration p]mitt+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator = ! p]mitt+ ( ,class ,,vi wells by ! ,adm9i/rator = ! injection ( c>bon dioxide = ! purpose ( geologic seque/ration 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 & ! f9al rule ( ! ,adm9i/rator entitl$ ,f$]al ,requirem5ts ,"u ! ,und]gr\nd ,injection ,control 7,,uic7 ,program = ,c>bon ,dioxide 7,,co#b7 ,geologic ,seque/ration 7,,gs7 ,wells 7#ge ,f$4 ,reg4 #ggbcj 7,decemb] #aj1 #bjaj771 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,/ate p]mitt+ program grants 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to ,/ates t1 pursuant to section #adbb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;h-#a71 receive ! approval ( ! ,adm9i/rator = a ,/ate und]gr\nd injection control program = p]mitt+ ,class ,,vi wells = ! injection ( c>bon dioxide4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate t receives a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all use ! am\nts receiv$ "u ! grant to defray ! exp5ses ( ! ,/ate relat$ to ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a ,/ate und]gr\nd injection control program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #cjjg4 ,geologic c>bon seque/ration on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #b ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,:5 us$ 9 ?is ,act-- & ins]t+ ,9 ?is ,act32 7#b7 9 ea* subsection1 by ins]t+ a subsection head+1 ! text ( :i* is compris$ ( ! t]m def9$ 9 ! subsection2 7#c7 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end ( ea* subsection 7o!r ?an subsection 7q77 & 2 & at ! end ( subsection 7p7 & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,c>bon dioxide /ream 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m c>bon dioxide /ream means c>bon dioxide t-- 7,a7 has be5 captur$2 & 7,b7 consi/s ov]:elm+ly (-- 7i7 c>bon dioxide plus incid5tal associat$ sub/ances d]iv$ f ! s\rce mat]ial or capture process2 & 7ii7 any sub/ances add$ to ! /ream = ! purpose ( enabl+ or improv+ ! injection process4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m c>bon dioxide /ream does n include additional wa/e or o!r matt] add$ to ! c>bon dioxide /ream = ! purpose ( disposal4 7s7 ,c>bon seque/ration ,! t]m c>bon seque/ration means ! act ( /or+ c>bon dioxide t has be5 remov$ f ! atmosph]e or captur$ ?r\gh physical1 *emical1 or biological processes t c prev5t ! c>bon dioxide f rea*+ ! atmosph]e4 4 7b7 ,leases1 easem5ts1 or rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes ,section #h7p77#a7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 provide =1 support1 or are directly relat$ to ! injection ( a c>bon dioxide /ream into sub-seab$ geologic =mations = ! purpose ( long-t]m c>bon seque/ration4 4 7c7 ,cl>ification ,a c>bon dioxide /ream inject$ = ! purpose ( c>bon seque/ration "u subp>agraph 7,e7 ( section #h7p77#a7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77 %all n be consid]$ to be mat]ial 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,m>9e ,protection1 ,rese>*1 & ,sanctu>ies ,act ( #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adjb77 = purposes ( t ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq474 7d7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all promulgate regulations to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #cjjh4 ,c>bon removal 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ifi;,d ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,regional direct air capture hubs 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a direct air capture project or a compon5t project ( a regional direct air capture hub4 7,b7 ,regional direct air capture hub ,! t]m regional direct air capture hub means a network ( direct air capture projects1 pot5tial c>bon dioxide utilization (f-tak]s1 connective c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure1 subsurface res\rces1 & seque/ration infra/ructure locat$ )9 a region4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ = eligible projects t contribute to ! developm5t ( #d regional direct air capture hubs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,regional direct air capture hubs ,ea* ( ! #d regional direct air capture hubs develop$ "u ! program "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be a regional direct air capture hub t-- 7i7 facilitates ! deploym5t ( direct air capture projects2 7ii7 has ! capacity to capture & seque/]1 utilize1 or seque/] & utilize at lea/ #a1jjj1jjj metric tons ( c>bon dioxide f ! atmosph]e annually f a s+le unit or multiple int]connect$ units2 7iii7 demon/rates ! capture1 process+1 deliv]y1 & seque/ration or end-use ( captur$ c>bon2 & 7iv7 c\ld be develop$ into a regional or int]regional c>bon network to facilitate seque/ration or c>bon utilization4 7#c7 ,selection ( projects 7,a7 ,solicitation ( proposals 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = fund+ = eligible projects4 7ii7 ,additional solicitations ,! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = fund+ = eligible projects on a recurr+ basis aft] ! fir/ r\nd ( applications is receiv$ "u clause 7i7 until all am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection are exp5d$4 7,b7 ,selection ( projects = ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! deadl9e = ! submission ( proposals "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 ! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,c7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects "u subp>agraph 7,b7 us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,c>bon int5sity ( local indu/ry ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ea* eligible project %all be locat$ 9 a region )-- 7,i7 exi/+ c>bon-int5sive fuel production or indu/rial capacity2 or 7,,ii7 c>bon-int5sive fuel production or indu/rial capacity t has retir$ or clos$ 9 ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 7ii7 ,geographic div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7iii7 ,c>bon pot5tial ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 regions ) high pot5tial = c>bon seque/ration or utilization4 7iv7 ,hubs 9 fossil-produc+ regions ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( at lea/ #b regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 economically di/ress$ communities 9 ! regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) high levels ( coal1 oil1 or natural gas res\rces4 7v7 ,scalability ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t1 z comp>$ to o!r eligible projects1 w contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs ) l>g] initial capacity1 great] pot5tial = expansion1 & l[] leveliz$ co/ p] ton ( c>bon dioxide remov$ f ! atmosph]e4 7vi7 ,employm5t ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t are likely to create opportunities = skill$ tra9+ & long-t]m employm5t to ! greate/ numb] ( resid5ts ( ! region4 7vii7 ,additional crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may take into consid]ation o!r crit]ia t1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,d7 ,coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt & coord9ate ) activities ( ! c>bon capture te*nology program e/abli%$ "u section #ifb7;b77#a71 ! c>bon /orage validation & te/+ program e/abli%$ "u section #ifc7;b77#a71 & ! ,,cifia program e/abli%$ "u section #iii;,b7a7 su* t fund+ f ea* ( ! programs is lev]ag$ to contribute t[>d ! developm5t ( integrat$ regional & int]regional c>bon capture1 removal1 transport1 seque/ration1 & utilization networks4 7,e7 ,fund+ ( eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may make grants to1 or ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts or contracts )1 ea* eligible project select$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to accel]ate comm]cialization (1 & demon/rate ! removal1 process+1 transport1 seque/ration1 & utilization (1 c>bon dioxide captur$ f ! atmosph]e4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #c1ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 ,b ,hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t #caja4 ,f9d+s2 purpose 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 hydrog5 plays a critical "p 9 ! compreh5sive en]gy portfolio ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 ! use ( ! hydrog5 res\rces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 promotes en]gy security & resili5ce2 & 7,b7 provides economic value & environm5tal b5efits = div]se applications across multiple sectors ( ! economy2 & 7#c7 hydrog5 c be produc$ f a v>iety ( dome/ically available clean en]gy s\rces1 includ+-- 7,a7 r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 includ+ biomass2 7,b7 fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage2 & 7,c7 nucle> p[]4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subtitle is to accel]ate rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t ( hydrog5 f clean en]gy s\rces by-- 7#a7 provid+ a /atutory def9ition = ! t]m clean hydrog52 7#b7 e/abli%+ a clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap = ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 e/abli%+ a cle>+ h\se = clean hydrog5 program in=mation at ! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory2 7#d7 develop+ a robu/ clean hydrog5 supply *a9 & work=ce by prioritiz+ clean hydrog5 demon/ration projects 9 major %ale gas regions2 7#e7 e/abli%+ regional clean hydrog5 hubs2 & 7#f7 au?oriz+ appropriations to c>ry out ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,hydrog5 ,program ,plan1 dat$ ,novemb] #bjbj1 develop$ pursuant to title ,,viii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq474 #cajb4 ,def9itions ,section #hjc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaeb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh :5 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,portable2 /orage ,! t]ms portable & /orage1 :5 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,clean hydrog52 hydrog5 ,! t]ms clean hydrog5 & hydrog5 mean hydrog5 produc$ 9 compliance ) ! gre5h\se gas emissions /&>d e/abli%$ "u section #hbb7;a71 includ+ production f any fuel s\rce4 4 #cajc4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #hje ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4 #afaed7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,programs & ins]t+ ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ rese>* & developm5t program & ins]t+ crosscutt+ rese>* & developm5t program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ process+1 aft] production12 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7#a7 to advance rese>* & developm5t to demon/rate & comm]cialize ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation1 utility1 indu/rial1 comm]cial1 & resid5tial sectors2 & 7#b7 to demon/rate a /&>d ( clean hydrog5 production 9 ! transportation1 utility1 indu/rial1 comm]cial1 & resid5tial sectors by #bjdj4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ r5ewable fuels & bi(uels & ins]t+ fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration1 r5ewable fuels1 bi(uels1 & nucle> en]gy2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! private sector1 %all conduct activities to advance & support-- 7#a7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a s]ies ( te*nology co/ goals ori5t$ t[>d a*iev+ ! /&>d ( clean hydrog5 production develop$ "u section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 ! production ( clean hydrog5 f div]se en]gy s\rces1 includ+-- 7,a7 fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration2 7,b7 hydrog5-c>ri] fuels 7includ+ e?anol & me?anol72 7,c7 r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 includ+ biomass2 7,d7 nucle> en]gy2 & 7,e7 any o!r me?ods ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#c7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 = comm]cial1 indu/rial1 & resid5tial electric p[] g5]ation2 7#d7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 indu/rial applications1 includ+ /eelmak+1 cem5t1 *emical fe$/ocks1 & process heat2 7#e7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 = use z a fuel s\rce = bo? resid5tial & comm]cial com=t heat+ & hot wat] requirem5ts2 7#f7 ! safe & effici5t deliv]y ( hydrog5 or hydrog5-c>ri] fuels1 includ+-- 7,a7 transmission by pipel9es1 includ+ retr(itt+ ! exi/+ natural gas transportation infra/ructure sy/em to enable a transition to transport & deliv] increas+ levels ( clean hydrog51 clean hydrog5 bl5ds1 or clean hydrog5 c>ri]s2 7,b7 tanks & o!r di/ribution me?ods2 & 7,c7 conv5i5t & economic refuel+ ( vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes-- 7i7 at c5tral refuel+ /ations2 or 7ii7 ?r\gh di/ribut$ onsite g5]ation2 7#g7 advanc$ vehicle1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane te*nologies1 includ+-- 7,a7 eng9e & emission control sy/ems2 7,b7 en]gy /orage1 electric propulsion1 & hybrid sy/ems2 7,c7 automotive1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane mat]ials2 & 7,d7 o!r advanc$ vehicle1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane te*nologies2 7#h7 /orage ( hydrog5 or hydrog5-c>ri] fuels1 includ+ ! developm5t ( mat]ials = safe & economic /orage 9 gase\s1 liquid1 or solid =m2 7#i7 ! developm5t ( safe1 durable1 af=dable1 & effici5t fuel cells1 includ+ fuel-flexible fuel cell p[] sy/ems1 improv$ manufactur+ processes1 high-temp]ature membranes1 co/-effective fuel process+ = natural gas1 fuel cell /ack & sy/em reliability1 l[-temp]ature op]ation1 & cold />t capability2 7#aj7 ! ability ( dome/ic clean hydrog5 equipm5t manufactur]s to manufacture comm]cially available competitive te*nologies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#aa7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation sector1 includ+ 9 light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles1 rail transport1 aviation1 & m>itime applications2 & 7#ab7 9 coord9ation ) relevant ag5cies1 ! developm5t ( appropriate1 uni=m codes & /&>ds = ! safe & consi/5t deploym5t & comm]cialization ( clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 & end-use te*nologies4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,t>gets ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t>gets = ! program to address ne>-t]m 7up to #b ye>s71 mid-t]m 7up to #g ye>s71 & long-t]m 7up to #ae ye>s7 *all5ges to ! advancem5t ( clean hydrog5 sy/ems & te*nologies4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eii7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #hje & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #hje4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program4 4 #cajd4 ,additional clean hydrog5 programs ,title ,,viii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #hac ?r\gh #haf z sections #hah ?r\gh #hba1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #hab ! foll[+3 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrog5 hubs 7a7 ,def9ition ( regional clean hydrog5 hub ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m regional clean hydrog5 hub means a network ( clean hydrog5 produc]s1 pot5tial clean hydrog5 consum]s1 & connective infra/ructure locat$ 9 close proximity4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to support ! developm5t ( at lea/ #d regional clean hydrog5 hubs t-- 7#a7 demon/rably aid ! a*ievem5t ( ! clean hydrog5 production /&>d develop$ "u section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 demon/rate ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & end-use ( clean hydrog52 & 7#c7 c be develop$ into a national clean hydrog5 network to facilitate a clean hydrog5 economy4 7c7 ,selection ( regional clean hydrog5 hubs 7#a7 ,solicitation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit proposals = regional clean hydrog5 hubs4 7#b7 ,selection ( hubs ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! deadl9e = ! submission ( proposals "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all select at lea/ #d regional clean hydrog5 hubs to be develop$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select regional clean hydrog5 hubs "u p>agraph 7#b7 us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,fe$/ock div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f fossil fuels2 7ii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f r5ewable en]gy2 & 7iii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f nucle> en]gy4 7,b7 ,end-use div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! electric p[] g5]ation sector2 7ii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! indu/rial sector2 7iii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! resid5tial & comm]cial heat+ sector2 & 7iv7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation sector4 7,c7 ,geographic div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ea* regional clean hydrog5 hub-- 7i7 %all be locat$ 9 a diff]5t region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 %all use en]gy res\rces t are abundant 9 t region4 7,d7 ,hubs 9 natural gas-produc+ regions ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 at lea/ #b regional clean hydrog5 hubs %all be locat$ 9 ! regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) ! greate/ natural gas res\rces4 7,e7 ,employm5t ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to regional clean hydrog5 hubs t are likely to create opportunities = skill$ tra9+ & long-t]m employm5t to ! greate/ numb] ( resid5ts ( ! region4 7,f7 ,additional crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may take into consid]ation o!r crit]ia t1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is title 7#d7 ,fund+ ( regional clean hydrog5 hubs ,! ,secret>y may make grants to ea* regional clean hydrog5 hub select$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 to accel]ate comm]cialization (1 & demon/rate ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & end-use (1 clean hydrog54 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #h1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #had4 ,national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap 7a7 ,developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( relevant (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all develop a te*nologically & economically feasible national /rategy & roadmap to facilitate widescale production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog54 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all focus on-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ a /&>d ( hydrog5 production t a*ieves ! /&>d develop$ "u section #hbb7;a71 includ+ int]im goals t[>ds meet+ t /&>d2 7,b7 7i7 clean hydrog5 production & use f natural gas1 coal1 r5ewable en]gy s\rces1 nucle> en]gy1 & biomass2 & 7ii7 id5tify+ pot5tial b>ri]s1 pa?ways1 & opportunities1 includ+ ,f$]al policy ne$s1 to transition to a clean hydrog5 economy2 7,c7 id5tify+-- 7i7 economic opportunities = ! production1 process+1 transport1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 t exi/ 9 ! major %ale natural gas-produc+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 economic opportunities = ! production1 process+1 transport1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 t exi/ = m]*ant nucle> p[] plants op]at+ 9 d]egulat$ m>kets2 & 7iii7 environm5tal risks associat$ ) pot5tial deploym5t ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies 9 ^? regions1 & ways to mitigate ^? risks2 7,d7 approa*es1 includ+ sub/rategies1 t reflect geographic div]sity across ! c\ntry1 to advance clean hydrog5 bas$ on res\rces1 indu/ry sectors1 environm5tal b5efits1 & economic impacts 9 regional economies2 7,e7 id5tify+ opportunities to use1 & b>ri]s to us+1 exi/+ infra/ructure1 includ+ all compon5ts ( ! natural gas infra/ructure sy/em1 ! c>bon dioxide pipel9e infra/ructure sy/em1 end-use local di/ribution networks1 end-use p[] g5]ators1 ,,lng t]m9als1 indu/rial us]s ( natural gas1 & resid5tial & comm]cial consum]s ( natural gas1 = clean hydrog5 deploym5t2 7,f7 id5tify+ ! ne$s = & b>ri]s & pa?ways to develop+ clean hydrog5 hubs 7includ+1 :]e appropriate1 clean hydrog5 hubs c\pl$ ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage hubs7 t-- 7i7 are regionally disp]s$ across ! ,unit$ ,/ates & c lev]age natural gas to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 7ii7 c demon/rate ! effici5t production1 process+1 deliv]y1 & use ( clean hydrog52 7iii7 include transportation corridors & modes ( transportation1 includ+ transportation ( clean hydrog5 by pipel9e & rail & ?r\gh ports2 & 7iv7 :]e appropriate1 c\ld s]ve z jo9t clean hydrog5 & c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage hubs2 7,g7 prioritiz+ activities t improve ! ability ( ! ,dep>tm5t to develop tools to model1 analyze1 & optimize s+le-input1 multiple-output integrat$ hybrid en]gy sy/ems & multiple-input1 multiple-output integrat$ hybrid en]gy sy/ems t maximize effici5cy 9 provid+ hydrog51 high-value heat1 electricity1 & *emical syn!sis s]vices2 7,h7 id5tify+ ! appropriate po9ts ( int]action betwe5 & among ,f$]al ag5cies involv$ 9 ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 & cl>ify+ ! responsibilities ( ^? ,f$]al ag5cies1 & pot5tial regulatory ob/acles & recomm5dations = modifications1 9 ord] to support ! deploym5t ( clean hydrog52 & 7,i7 id5tify+ geographic zones or regions 9 :i* clean hydrog5 te*nologies c\ld effici5tly & economically be introduc$ 9 ord] to transition exi/+ infra/ructure to rely on clean hydrog51 9 support ( dec>boniz+ all relevant sectors ( ! economy4 7b7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap develop$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress updates to ! clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap "u p>agraph 7#a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y initially submits ! report & roadmap4 #hae4 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ & recycl+ 7a7 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants to1 & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or any o!r agreem5ts au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act or o!r ,f$]al law )1 eligible entities 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to advance new clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use equipm5t manufactur+ te*nologies & te*niques4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants or ent]+ into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all give priority to clean hydrog5 equipm5t manufactur+ projects t-- 7,a7 increase effici5cy & co/-effectiv5ess 9-- 7i7 ! manufactur+ process2 & 7ii7 ! use ( res\rces1 includ+ exi/+ en]gy infra/ructure2 7,b7 support dome/ic supply *a9s = mat]ials & compon5ts2 7,c7 id5tify & incorporate nonhaz>d\s alt]native mat]ials = compon5ts & devices2 7,d7 op]ate 9 p>tn]%ip ) tribal en]gy developm5t organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian community-bas$ organizations1 or t]ritories or freely associat$ ,/ates2 or 7,e7 are locat$ 9 economically di/ress$ areas ( ! major natural gas-produc+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress1 an indep5d5t review ( ! progress ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$1 or contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts ent]$ into1 "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,clean hydrog5 te*nology recycl+ rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants to1 & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or any o!r agreem5ts au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act or o!r ,f$]al law )1 eligible entities = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! reuse & recycl+ ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 increas+ ! effici5cy & co/-effectiv5ess ( ! recov]y ( raw mat]ials f clean hydrog5 te*nology compon5ts & sy/ems1 includ+ enabl+ te*nologies su* z electrolyz]s & fuel cells2 7,b7 m9imiz+ environm5tal impacts f ! recov]y & disposal processes2 7,c7 address+ any b>ri]s to ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & comm]cialization ( te*nologies & processes = ! disassembly & recycl+ ( devices us$ = clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use2 7,d7 develop+ alt]native mat]ials1 designs1 manufactur+ processes1 & o!r aspects ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies2 7,e7 develop+ alt]native disassembly & res\rce recov]y processes t enable effici5t1 co/-effective1 & environm5tally responsible disassembly (1 & res\rce recov]y f1 clean hydrog5 te*nologies2 & 7,f7 develop+ /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( fuel cells4 7#b7 ,dissem9ation ( results ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress ! results ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$1 or contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts ent]$ into1 "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any educational & outrea* mat]ials develop$ by ! projects4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #haf4 ,clean hydrog5 electrolysis program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electrolysis ,! t]m electrolysis means a process t uses electricity to split wat] into hydrog5 & oxyg54 7#b7 ,electrolyz] ,! t]m electrolyz] means a sy/em t produces hydrog5 us+ electrolysis4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 comm]cialization1 & deploym5t program = purposes ( comm]cialization to improve ! effici5cy1 increase ! durability1 & r$uce ! co/ ( produc+ clean hydrog5 us+ electrolyz]s4 7c7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program are-- 7#a7 to r$uce ! co/ ( hydrog5 produc$ us+ electrolyz]s to less ?an #b p] kilogram ( hydrog5 by #bjbf2 & 7#b7 any o!r goals ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 7d7 ,demon/ration projects ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all fund demon/ration projects-- 7#a7 to demon/rate te*nologies t produce clean hydrog5 us+ electrolyz]s2 & 7#b7 to validate in=mation on ! co/1 effici5cy1 durability1 & feasibility ( comm]cial deploym5t ( ! te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7e7 ,focus ,! program %all focus on rese>* relat+ to1 & ! developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t (-- 7#a7 l[-temp]ature electrolyz]s1 includ+ liquid-alkal9e electrolyz]s1 membrane-bas$ electrolyz]s1 & o!r advanc$ electrolyz]s1 capable ( conv]t+ int]mitt5t s\rces ( electric p[] to clean hydrog5 ) enhanc$ effici5cy & durability2 7#b7 high-temp]ature electrolyz]s t comb9e electricity & heat to improve ! effici5cy ( clean hydrog5 production2 7#c7 advanc$ rev]sible fuel cells t comb9e ! functionality ( an electrolyz] & a fuel cell2 7#d7 new highly active1 selective1 & durable electrolyz] cataly/s & electro-cataly/s t-- 7,a7 greatly r$uce or elim9ate ! ne$ = plat9um gr\p metals2 & 7,b7 enable electrolysis ( complex mixtures ) impurities1 includ+ seawat]2 7#e7 modul> electrolyz]s = di/ribut$ en]gy sy/ems & ! bulk-p[] sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a7772 7#f7 l[-co/ membranes or electrolytes & sep>ation mat]ials t are durable 9 ! pres5ce ( impurities or seawat]2 7#g7 improv$ compon5t design & mat]ial integration1 includ+ ) respect to electrodes1 por\s transport lay]s & bipol> plates1 & balance-(-sy/em compon5ts1 to all[ = scale-up & dome/ic manufactur+ ( electrolyz]s at a high volume2 7#h7 clean hydrog5 /orage te*nologies2 7#i7 te*nologies t integrate hydrog5 production )-- 7,a7 clean hydrog5 compression & dry+ te*nologies2 7,b7 clean hydrog5 /orage2 & 7,c7 transportation or /ation>y sy/ems2 & 7#aj7 integrat$ sy/ems t comb9e hydrog5 production ) r5ewable p[] or nucle> p[] g5]ation te*nologies1 includ+ hybrid sy/ems ) hydrog5 /orage4 7f7 ,grants1 contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,grants ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities = projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w\ld provide ! greate/ progress t[>d a*iev+ ! goal ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities & ,f$]al ag5cies = projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w\ld fur!r ! purpose ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,eligibility2 applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! eligibility ( an entity to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 or to receive fund+ = a demon/ration project "u subsection 7d7 %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desir+ to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 or to receive fund+ = a demon/ration project "u subsection 7d7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #hag4 ,laboratory managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory1 ! ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 & ! ,national ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,laboratory %all cont9ue to "w 9 a crosscutt+ mann] to c>ry out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hac & #hae4 7b7 ,coord9ation2 cle>+h\se ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate )-- 7,a7 ! ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 ! ,national ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,laboratory1 & o!r ,national ,laboratories 9 a cross-cutt+ mann]2 7,b7 in/itutions ( high] education2 7,c7 rese>* in/itutes2 7,d7 indu/rial rese>*]s2 & 7,e7 int]national rese>*]s2 & 7#b7 act z a cle>+h\se to collect in=mation f1 & di/ribute in=mation to1 ! ,national ,laboratories & o!r entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 4 #caje4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #cajd7a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #hbb4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & aft] tak+ into acc\nt input f indu/ry & o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all develop an initial /&>d = ! c>bon int5sity ( clean hydrog5 production t %all apply to activities c>ri$ out "u ?is title4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! /&>d develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7,a7 support clean hydrog5 production f ea* s\rce describ$ 9 section #hje7;e77#b72 7,b7 def9e ! t]m clean hydrog5 to mean hydrog5 produc$ ) a c>bon int5sity equal to or less ?an #b kilograms ( c>bon dioxide-equival5t produc$ at ! site ( production p] kilogram ( hydrog5 produc$2 & 7,c7 take into consid]ation te*nological & economic feasibility4 7#b7 ,adju/m5t ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y develops ! /&>d "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & aft] tak+ into acc\nt input f indu/ry & o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r ! def9ition ( clean hydrog5 requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %\ld be adju/$ bel[ ! /&>d describ$ 9 t p>agraph2 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! adju/m5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is appropriate1 c>ry out ! adju/m5t4 7c7 ,application ,! /&>d develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all apply to clean hydrog5 production f r5ewable1 fossil fuel ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration te*nologies1 nucle>1 & o!r fuel s\rces us+ any applicable production te*nology4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eii7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #hac ?r\gh #haf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrog5 hubs4 ,sec4 #had4 ,national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ & recycl+4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,clean hydrog5 electrolysis program4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,laboratory managem5t4,sec4 #hah4 ,te*nology transfer,sec4 #hai4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,co/ %>+4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,sav+s clause4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications4 4 ,c ,nucle> en]gy infra/ructure #cbja4 ,infra/ructure plann+ = micro & small modul> nucle> reactors 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m advanc$ nucle> reactor has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,isolat$ community ,! t]m isolat$ community has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #hjaa7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcib7;a774 7#c7 ,micro-reactor ,! t]m micro-reactor means an advanc$ nucle> reactor t has an electric p[] production capacity t is n great] ?an #ej megawatts4 7#d7 ,national ,laboratory ,! t]m ,national ,laboratory has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#e7 ,small modul> reactor ,! t]m small modul> reactor means an advanc$ nucle> reactor-- 7,a7 ) a rat$ capacity ( less ?an #cjj electrical megawatts2 & 7,b7 t c be con/ruct$ & op]at$ 9 comb9ation ) simil> reactors at a s+le site4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld enhance en]gy resili5ce & r$uce c>bon emissions ) ! use ( micro-reactors & small modul> reactors4 7c7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7b7 %all address ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an evaluation by ! ,dep>tm5t ( curr5t resili5ce & c>bon r$uction requirem5ts = en]gy = facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t to det]m9e :e!r *anges are ne$$ to address-- 7,a7 ! ne$ to provide un9t]rupt$ p[] to facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t = at lea/ #c days dur+ p[] grid failures2 7,b7 ! ne$ = protection aga9/ cyb] ?reats & electromagnetic pulses2 & 7,c7 resili5ce to extreme natural ev5ts1 includ+ e>?quakes1 volcanic activity1 tornados1 hurricanes1 floods1 tsunamis1 lah>s1 l&slides1 sei*es1 a l>ge quantity ( sn[fall1 & v l[ or high temp]atures4 7#b7 ,a /rategy ( ! ,dep>tm5t = us+ nucle> en]gy to meet resili5ce & c>bon r$uction goals ( facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,a /rategy to p>tn] ) private indu/ry to develop & deploy micro-reactors & small modul> reactors to remote communities 9 ord] to replace diesel g5]ation & o!r fossil fuels4 7#d7 ,an assessm5t by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! value associat$ ) enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t by transition+ to p[] f micro-reactors & small modul> reactors & to co-locat$ nucle> facilities ) ! capability to provide d$icat$ p[] to ! facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t dur+ a grid outage or failure4 7#e7 ,! plans ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 = deploy+ a micro-reactor & a small modul> reactor to produce en]gy = use by a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by #bjbf2 7,b7 = deploy+ a small modul> reactor to produce en]gy = use by a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by #bjbi2 & 7,c7 to include micro-reactors & small modul> reactors 9 ! plann+ = meet+ future facility en]gy ne$s4 7d7 ,f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance = sit+ micro-reactors1 small modul> reactors1 & advanc$ nucle> reactors 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all (f] f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance to entities to conduct feasibility /udies = ! purpose ( id5tify+ suitable locations = ! deploym5t ( micro-reactors1 small modul> reactors1 & advanc$ nucle> reactors 9 isolat$ communities4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,prior to provid+ f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct robu/ community engagem5t & outrea* = ! purpose ( id5tify+ levels ( int]e/ 9 isolat$ communities4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all n disburse m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts available = f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is subsection to ! ,national ,laboratories4 #cbjb4 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to c]ta9 projects & protection ( in=mation relat+ to c]ta9 agreem5ts 7a7 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to f$]ally fund$ advanc$ nucle> reactor projects 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,advanc$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m advanc$ nucle> reactor has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7,b7 ,prop]ty int]e/ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! t]m prop]ty int]e/ means any int]e/ 9 real prop]ty or p]sonal prop]ty 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act774 7ii7 ,exclusion ,! t]m prop]ty int]e/ does n include any int]e/ 9 intellectual prop]ty develop$ us+ fund+ provid$ "u a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,assignm5t ( prop]ty int]e/s ,! ,secret>y may assign to any entity1 includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 fee title or any o!r prop]ty int]e/ acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u an agreem5t ent]$ into ) respect to a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,project describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 a project = :i* fund+ is provid$ pursuant to ! fund+ opportunity ann\ncem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t numb]$ ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga1 includ+ any project = :i* fund+ has be5 provid$ pursuant to t ann\ncem5t z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,b7 any o!r project = :i* fund+ is provid$ us+ am\nts made available = ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t "u ! head+ ,nucle> ,en]gy "u ! head+ ,,en]gy ,,programs 9 title ,,iii ( division ,c ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #acc ,/at4 #bfgj72 7,c7 any o!r project = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is provid$ "u ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7,d7 a project-- 7i7 relat+ to advanc$ nucle> reactors2 & 7ii7 = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is provid$ "u a program focus$ on developm5t & demon/ration4 7#d7 ,retroactive ve/+ ,! ve/+ ( fee title or any o!r prop]ty int]e/ assign$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be retroactive to ! date on :i* ! applicable project fir/ receiv$ ,f$]al fund+ z describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7b7 ,consid]ations 9 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7i7 aft] 7,b72 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 z s designat$1 by /rik+ ,! director & ins]t+ ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! director2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,! ag5cy may au?orize ! director to provide appropriate protections aga9/ dissem9ation describ$ 9 clause 7i7 = a total p]iod ( n m ?an #cj ye>s if ! ag5cy det]m9es t ! nature ( ! in=mation protect$ aga9/ dissem9ation1 includ+ nucle> te*nology1 c\ld reasonably require an ext5d$ p]iod ( t protection to rea* comm]cialization4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ab7;d7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7d774 7,b7 ,retroactive effect ,clause 7ii7 ( section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b771 z add$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 %all apply ) respect to any coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t t is 9 effect z ( ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy contracts ,section #fdf7;g77#e7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gbef7;g77#e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,protection f disclosure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 = up to #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ag5cy4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8ag5cy-- 7i7 = up to #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$2 or 7ii7 = up to #cj ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! nature ( ! te*nology "u ! transaction1 includ+ nucle> te*nology1 c\ld reasonably require an ext5d$ p]iod ( protection f disclosure to rea* comm]cialization4 7,b7 ,ext5sion dur+ t]m ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! p]iod ( protection f disclosure dur+ ! t]m ( any transaction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) t subp>agraph4 4 #cbjc4 ,civil nucle> cr$it program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c]tifi$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m c]tifi$ nucle> reactor means a nucle> reactor t-- 7,a7 competes 9 a competitive electricity m>ket2 & 7,b7 is c]tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i7 to submit a seal$ bid 9 accordance ) subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,cr$it ,! t]m cr$it means a cr$it allocat$ to a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor "u subsection 7e77#b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a civil nucle> cr$it program-- 7#a7 to evaluate nucle> reactors t are project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors2 & 7#b7 to allocate cr$its to c]tifi$ nucle> reactors t are select$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 ( subsection 7e7 to receive cr$its "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( t subsection4 7c7 ,c]tification 7#a7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to be c]tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i71 ! own] or op]ator ( a nucle> reactor t is project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 includ+-- 7i7 in=mation on ! op]at+ co/s necess>y to make ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,i71 includ+-- 7,i7 ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss 9 doll>s p] megawatt-h\r1 inclusive ( ! co/ ( op]ational & m>ket risks1 expect$ to be incurr$ by ! nucle> reactor ov] ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$2 7,,ii7 any private or publicly available data ) respect to curr5t or project$ bulk p[] m>ket prices2 7,,iii7 out-(-m>ket rev5ue /reams2 7,,iv7 op]ations & ma9t5ance co/s2 7,v7 capital co/s1 includ+ fuel2 & 7,,vi7 op]ational & m>ket risks2 7ii7 an e/imate ( ! pot5tial increm5tal air pollutants t w\ld result if ! nucle> reactor 7 to cease op]ations2 7iii7 kn[n in=mation on ! s\rce ( produc$ uranium & ! location :]e ! uranium is conv]t$1 enri*$1 & fabricat$ into fuel assemblies = ! nucle> reactor = ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$2 & 7iv7 a detail$ plan to su/a9 op]ations at ! conclusion ( ! applicable #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$-- 7,i7 )\t receiv+ additional cr$its2 or 7,,ii7 ) ! receipt ( additional cr$its ( a l[] am\nt ?an ! cr$its allocat$ dur+ t #d-ye> cr$it p]iod4 7,b7 ,timel9e ,! ,secret>y %all accept applications describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 until ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7ii7 n less frequ5tly ?an e ye> !reaft]4 7,c7 ,paym5ts f ,/ate programs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! own] or op]ator ( a nucle> reactor t receives a paym5t f a ,/ate z]o-emission cr$it1 a ,/ate clean en]gy contract1 or any o!r ,/ate program ) respect to t nucle> reactor %all be eligible to submit an application "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to t nucle> reactor dur+ any application p]iod beg9n+ aft] ! #abj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,an application submitt$ by an own] or op]ator describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ) respect to a nucle> reactor describ$ 9 t clause %all include all project$ paym5ts f ,/ate programs 9 det]m9+ ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i71 unless ! cr$its allocat$ to ! nucle> reactor pursuant to t application w be us$ to r$uce ^? paym5ts4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation to c]tify 7,a7 ,det]m9ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! applicable date "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to c]tify1 9 accordance ) clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 ea* nucle> reactor = :i* an application is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( t p>agraph4 7ii7 ,m9imum requirem5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all only c]tify a nucle> reactor "u clause 7i7 if-- 7,i7 aft] consid]+ ! in=mation submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! nucle> reactor is project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors2 7,,ii7 aft] consid]+ ! e/imate submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t pollutants w\ld increase if ! nucle> reactor 7 to cease op]ations & be replac$ ) o!r types ( p[] g5]ation2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,nucle> ,regulatory ,commission has reasonable assurance t ! nucle> reactor-- 7aa7 w cont9ue to be op]at$ 9 accordance ) ! curr5t lic5s+ basis 7z def9$ 9 section #ed4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 ( ! nucle> reactor2 & 7bb7 poses no significant safety haz>ds4 7iii7 ,priority ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to c]tify a nucle> reactor "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to a nucle> reactor t uses1 to ! maximum ext5t available1 uranium t is produc$1 conv]t$1 enri*$1 & fabricat$ into fuel assemblies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,notice ,= ea* application receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicable own] or op]ator1 z applicable-- 7i7 a notice ( ! c]tification ( ! applicable nucle> reactor2 or 7ii7 a notice t describes ! reasons :y ! c]tification ( ! applicable nucle> reactor 0 d5i$4 7d7 ,bidd+ process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a deadl9e by :i* ea* c]tifi$ nucle> reactor %all submit to ! ,secret>y a seal$ bid t-- 7,a7 describes ! price p] megawatt-h\r ( ! cr$its desir$ by ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor1 :i* %all n exce$ ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i77,i72 & 7,b7 includes a commitm5t1 subject to ! receipt ( cr$its1 to provide a specific numb] ( megawatt-h\rs ( g5]ation dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! deadl9e e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! fir/ date on :i* ! ,secret>y has made ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7 ( subsection 7c7 ) respect to ea* application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( t subsection4 7e7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,auction ,not)/&+ section #afi ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ! heads ( applicable ,f$]al ag5cies1 e/abli% a process = evaluat+ bids submitt$ "u subsection 7d77#a7 ?r\gh an auction process2 & 7,b7 select c]tifi$ nucle> reactors to be allocat$ cr$its4 7#b7 ,cr$its ,subject to subsection 7f77#b71 on selection "u p>agraph 7#a71 a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor %all be allocat$ cr$its = a #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! selection4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! am\nts made available = cr$its "u ?is section to allocate cr$its to z _m c]tifi$ nucle> reactors z possible4 7f7 ,r5ewal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! own] or op]ator ( a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor may seek to rec]tify ! nucle> reactor 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may n allocate any cr$its aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 7g7 ,additional requirem5ts 7#a7 ,audit ,dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor fir/ receives a cr$it1 ! ,secret>y %all p]iodically audit ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor4 7#b7 ,recapture ,! ,secret>y %all1 by regulation1 provide = ! recapture ( ! allocation ( any cr$it to a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor t1 dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 t]m9ates op]ations2 or 7,b7 does n op]ate at an annual loss 9 ! abs5ce ( an allocation ( cr$its to ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor4 7#c7 ,confid5tiality ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures to ensure t any confid5tial1 private1 propriet>y1 or privileg$ in=mation t is includ$ 9 a seal$ bid submitt$ "u ?is section is n publicly disclos$ or o!rwise improp]ly us$4 7h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report ) respect to ! cr$its allocat$ to c]tifi$ nucle> reactors1 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! cr$its 9 avoid+ air pollutants :ile ensur+ grid reliability2 7#b7 a quantification ( ! ratepay] sav+s a*iev$ "u ?is section2 & 7#c7 any recomm5dations to r5ew or exp& ! cr$its4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #f1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,d ,hydrop[] #ccja4 ,hydroelectric production inc5tives ,section #bdb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehha7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act2 7#b7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ subsection 7b77#c71 by /rik+ ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #abe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ccjb4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehhb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ inc5tives aft] improvem5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 9 any #a fiscal ye> be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eie7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdc4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives4 4 #ccjc4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,c ( title ,,ii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #fgd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdg4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives 7a7 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ hydroelectric facility ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m qualifi$ hydroelectric facility means a hydroelectric project t-- 7#a7 7,a7 is lic5s$ by ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission2 or 7,b7 is a hydroelectric project con/ruct$1 op]at$1 or ma9ta9$ pursuant to a p]mit or valid exi/+ "r-(-way grant$ prior to ,june #aj1 #aibj1 or a lic5se grant$ pursuant to ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq472 7#b7 is plac$ into s]vice be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7#c7 7,a7 is 9 compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 & ,/ate requirem5ts2 or 7,b7 w\ld be br\ght into compliance ) ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 z a result ( ! capital improvem5ts c>ri$ out us+ an inc5tive paym5t "u ?is section4 7b7 ,inc5tive paym5ts ,! ,secret>y %all make inc5tive paym5ts to ! own]s or op]ators ( qualifi$ hydroelectric facilities = capital improvem5ts directly relat$ to-- 7#a7 improv+ grid resili5cy1 includ+-- 7,a7 adapt+ m quickly to *ang+ grid conditions2 7,b7 provid+ ancill>y s]vices 7includ+ black />t capabilities1 voltage support1 & sp9n+ res]ves72 7,c7 integrat+ o!r v>iable s\rces ( electricity g5]ation2 & 7,d7 manag+ accumulat$ res]voir s$im5ts2 7#b7 improv+ dam safety to ensure acceptable p]=mance "u all load+ conditions 7includ+ /atic1 hydrologic1 & seismic conditions71 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ma9t5ance or upgrade ( spillways or o!r appurt5ant /ructures2 7,b7 dam /ability improvem5ts1 includ+ erosion repair & enhanc$ seepage controls2 & 7,c7 upgrades or replacem5ts ( floodgates or natural infra/ructure re/oration or protection to improve flood risk r$uction2 or 7#c7 environm5tal improvem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 add+ or improv+ safe & effective fi% passage1 includ+ new or upgrad$ turb9e te*nology1 fi% ladd]s1 fi%ways1 & all o!r associat$ te*nology1 equipm5t1 or o!r fi% passage te*nology to a qualifi$ hydroelectric facility2 7,b7 improv+ ! quality ( ! wat] reta9$ or releas$ by a qualifi$ hydroelectric facility2 7,c7 promot+ d[n/ream s$im5t transport processes & habitat ma9t5ance2 & 7,d7 improv+ recreational access to ! project vic9ity1 includ+ roads1 trails1 boat +ress & egress1 fl[s to improve recreation1 & infra/ructure t improves riv] recreation opportunity4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,co/s ,inc5tive paym5ts "u ?is section %all n exce$ #cj p]c5t ( ! co/s ( ! applicable capital improvem5t4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,n m ?an #a inc5tive paym5t may be made "u ?is section ) respect to capital improvem5ts at a s+le qualifi$ hydroelectric facility 9 any #a fiscal ye>1 ! am\nt ( :i* %all n exce$ #e1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #eec1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eie7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdf ! foll[+3 #bdg4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives4 4 #ccjd4 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative ,section #cbja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 7i7 an electric utility1 includ+-- 7,i7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 su* z a municipally own$ electric utility2 or 7,,ii7 an in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate compos$ ( municipally own$ electric utilities2 7ii7 an electric coop]ative2 or 7iii7 an inve/or-own$ utility2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,c7 a ,/ate en]gy (fice2 7,d7 an in/itution ( high] education2 & 7,e7 a consortium ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#b7 ,demon/ration project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ent] into an agreem5t ) an eligible entity to provide f9ancial assi/ance to ! eligible entity to c>ry out project design1 transmission /udies1 p[] m>ket assessm5ts1 & p]mitt+ = a pump$ /orage hydrop[] project to facilitate ! long-duration /orage ( int]mitt5t r5ewable electricity4 7,b7 ,project requirem5ts ,to be eligible = f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a project %all-- 7i7 be design$ to provide n less ?an #a1jjj megawatts ( /orage capacity2 7ii7 be able to provide en]gy & capacity = use 9 m ?an #a organiz$ electricity m>ket2 7iii7 be able to /ore electricity g5]at$ by int]mitt5t r5ewable electricity projects locat$ on ,tribal l&2 & 7iv7 h receiv$ a prelim9>y p]mit f ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission4 7,c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,an eligible entity receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all provide mat*+ funds equal to or great] ?an ! am\nt ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u t subp>agraph4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #ccje4 ,au?ority = pump$ /orage hydrop[] developm5t us+ multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs ,section #i7;c7 ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ 1 includ+ small conduit hydrop[] developm5t & ins]t+ & res]ve to ! ,secret>y ! exclusive au?ority to develop small conduit hydrop[] us+ ,bureau ( ,reclamation facilities & pump$ /orage hydrop[] exclusively us+ ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ has be5 fil$ ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation ,small ,conduit ,hydrop[] ,developm5t & ,rural ,jobs ,act & ins]t+ 0 fil$ ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission be=e ,augu/ #i1 #bjac1 & is /ill p5d+4 #ccjf4 ,limitations on issuance ( c]ta9 leases ( p[] privilege 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission4 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals4 7#c7 ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals ,! t]m ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals means ! ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#d7 ,p>ty ,! t]m p>ty1 ) respect to a /udy plan agreem5t1 means ea* ( ! foll[+ p>ties to ! /udy plan agreem5t3 7,a7 ,! propos$ lessee4 7,b7 ,! ,tribes4 7#e7 ,project ,! t]m project means a propos$ pump$ /orage facility t-- 7,a7 w\ld use multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs2 & 7,b7 z ( ,june #a1 #bjag1 0 subject to a prelim9>y p]mit issu$ by ! ,commission pursuant to section #d7;f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gig7;f774 7#f7 ,propos$ lessee ,! t]m propos$ lessee means ! propos$ lessee ( a project4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#h7 ,/udy plan ,! t]m /udy plan means ! plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#i7 ,/udy plan agreem5t ,! t]m /udy plan agreem5t means an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7b77#a7 & describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#aj7 ,tribes ,! t]m ,tribes means-- 7,a7 ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation2 & 7,b7 ! ,spokane ,tribe ( ,indians ( ! ,spokane ,res]vation4 7b7 ,requirem5t = issuance ( leases ( p[] privilege ,! ,secret>y %all n issue a lease ( p[] privilege pursuant to section #i7;c77#a7 ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c77#a77 7z am5d$ by section #ccje7 = a project unless-- 7#a7 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes h ent]$ into a /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7#b7 ! ,secret>y or ! ,director1 z applicable1 makes a f9al det]m9ation =-- 7,a7 a /udy plan agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#b72 or 7,b7 a /udy plan "u subsection 7d74 7c7 ,/udy plan agreem5t requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a /udy plan agreem5t %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! deadl9es = ! propos$ lessee to =mally respond 9 writ+ to comm5ts & /udy reque/s ab\t ! project previ\sly submitt$ to ! ,commission2 7,b7 all[ = ! p>ties to submit additional comm5ts & /udy reque/s if any aspect ( ! project1 z propos$1 diff]s f an aspect ( ! project1 z describ$ 9 a preapplication docum5t provid$ to ! ,commission2 7,c7 except z expressly agre$ to by ! p>ties or z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or subsection 7d71 require t ! propos$ lessee conduct ea* /udy describ$ 9-- 7i7 a /udy reque/ ab\t ! project previ\sly submitt$ to ! ,commission2 or 7ii7 any additional /udy reque/ submitt$ 9 accordance ) ! /udy plan agreem5t2 7,d7 require t ! propos$ lessee /udy any pot5tial adv]se economic effects ( ! project on ! ,tribes1 includ+ effects on-- 7i7 annual paym5ts to ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation "u section #e7;b7 ( ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation ,gr& ,c\lee ,dam ,settlem5t ,act 7,public ,law #ajc-dcf2 #ajh ,/at4 #degi72 & 7ii7 annual paym5ts to ! ,spokane ,tribe ( ,indians ( ! ,spokane ,res]vation au?oriz$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! am\nt ( :i* d]ives f ! annual paym5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,e7 e/abli% a protocol = communication & consultation betwe5 ! p>ties2 7,f7 provide me*anisms = resolv+ disputes betwe5 ! p>ties reg>d+ implem5tation & en=cem5t ( ! /udy plan agreem5t2 & 7,g7 conta9 o!r provisions det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! p>ties4 7#b7 ,disputes 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! p>ties _c agree to ! t]ms ( a /udy plan agreem5t or implem5tation ( ^? t]ms1 ! p>ties %all submit to ! ,director1 = f9al det]m9ation on ! t]ms or implem5tation ( ! /udy plan agreem5t1 notice ( ! dispute1 consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#a77;,f71 to ! ext5t ! p>ties h agre$ to a /udy plan agreem5t4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a dispute cov]$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 may include ! view ( a propos$ lessee t an additional /udy reque/ submitt$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is n reasonably calculat$ to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 evaluat+ ! pot5tial impacts ( ! project4 7,c7 ,tim+ ,! ,director %all issue a det]m9ation reg>d+ a dispute "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives notice ( ! dispute "u t subp>agraph4 7d7 ,/udy plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! propos$ lessee %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a /udy plan t details ! propos$ me?odology = p]=m+ ea* ( ! /udies-- 7,a7 id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy plan agreem5t ( ! propos$ lessee2 or 7,b7 det]m9$ by ! ,director 9 a f9al det]m9ation reg>d+ a dispute "u subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,initial det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! /udy plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all make an initial det]m9ation t-- 7,a7 approves ! /udy plan2 7,b7 rejects ! /udy plan on ! gr\nds t ! /udy plan-- 7i7 lacks suffici5t detail on a propos$ me?odology = a /udy id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7ii7 is inconsi/5t ) ! /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7,c7 imposes additional /udy plan requirem5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y to adequately def9e ! pot5tial effects ( ! project on-- 7i7 ! ex]cise ( ! p>am\nt hunt+1 fi%+1 & boat+ rights ( ! ,tribes res]v$ pursuant to ! ,act ( ,june #bi1 #aidj 7#ed ,/at4 #gjc1 *apt] #dfj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce;d et seq472 7ii7 ! annual paym5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subsection 7c77#a77;,d72 7iii7 ! ,columbia ,bas9 project 7z def9$ 9 section #a ( ! ,act ( ,may #bg1 #aicg 7#ej ,/at4 #bjh1 *apt] #bfi2 #eg ,/at4 #ad1 *apt] #ad2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce772 7iv7 hi/oric prop]ties & cultural or spiritually significant res\rces2 & 7v7 ! environm5t4 7#c7 ,objections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes an initial det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,tribes or ! propos$ lessee may submit to ! ,director an objection to ! initial det]m9ation4 7,b7 ,f9al det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives an objection "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,director %all-- 7i7 hold a he>+ on ! record reg>d+ ! objection2 & 7ii7 make a f9al det]m9ation t e/abli%es ! /udy plan1 includ+ a description ( /udies ! propos$ lessee is requir$ to p]=m4 7#d7 ,no objections ,if no objections are submitt$ by ! deadl9e describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 ! initial det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be f9al4 7e7 ,conditions ( lease 7#a7 ,consi/5cy ) rights ( ,tribes2 protection1 mitigation1 & enhancem5t ( fi% & wildlife 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 %all conta9 conditions-- 7i7 to ensure t ! project is consi/5t )1 & w n int]f]e )1 ! ex]cise ( ! p>am\nt hunt+1 fi%+1 & boat+ rights ( ! ,tribes res]v$ pursuant to ! ,act ( ,june #bi1 #aidj 7#ed ,/at4 #gjc1 *apt] #dfj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce;d et seq472 & 7ii7 to adequately & equitably protect1 mitigate damages to1 & enhance fi% & wildlife1 includ+ relat$ spawn+ gr\nds & habitat1 affect$ by ! developm5t1 op]ation1 & managem5t ( ! project4 7,b7 ,recomm5dations ( ! ,tribes ,! conditions requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be bas$ on jo9t recomm5dations ( ! ,tribes4 7,c7 ,resolv+ inconsi/5cies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t any recomm5dation ( ! ,tribes "u subp>agraph 7,b7 is n reasonably calculat$ to ensure ! project is consi/5t ) subp>agraph 7,a7 or is inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq471 ! ,secret>y %all attempt to resolve any su* inconsi/5cy ) ! ,tribes1 giv+ due weight to ! recomm5dations & exp]tise ( ! ,tribes4 7ii7 ,publication ( f9d+s ,if1 aft] an attempt to resolve an inconsi/5cy "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y does n adopt 9 :ole or 9 "p a recomm5dation ( ! ,tribes "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue ea* ( ! foll[+ f9d+s1 includ+ a /atem5t ( ! basis = ea* ( ! f9d+s3 7,i7 ,a f9d+ t adoption ( ! recomm5dation is inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq474 7,,ii7 ,a f9d+ t ! conditions select$ by ! ,secret>y to be conta9$ 9 ! lease ( p[] privilege "u subp>agraph 7,a7 comply ) ! requirem5ts ( clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( t subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,annual *>ges payable by lic5see 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 %all conta9 conditions t require ! lessee ( ! project to make direct paym5ts to ! ,tribes ?r\gh reasonable annual *>ges 9 an am\nt t recomp5ses ! ,tribes = any adv]se economic effect ( ! project id5tifi$ 9 a /udy p]=m$ pursuant to ! /udy plan agreem5t = ! project4 7,b7 ,agreem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( ! annual *>ges describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be e/abli%$ ?r\gh agreem5t betwe5 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes4 7ii7 ,condition ,! agreem5t "u clause 7i71 includ+ any modification ( ! agreem5t1 %all be deem$ to be a condition to ! lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,dispute resolution 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes _c agree to ! t]ms ( an agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes %all submit notice ( ! dispute to ! ,director4 7ii7 ,resolution ,! ,director %all resolve ! dispute describ$ 9 clause 7i7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives notice ( ! dispute "u t clause4 7#c7 ,additional conditions ,! ,secret>y may include 9 any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 o!r conditions det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 on ! condition t ! conditions %all be consi/5t ) ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq474 7#d7 ,consultation ,9 e/abli%+ conditions "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,tribes4 7f7 ,deadl9es ,! ,secret>y or any (fic] ( ! ,(fice ( ,he>+ & ,appeals be=e :om a proce$+ is p5d+ "u ?is section may ext5d any deadl9e or enl>ge any timeframe describ$ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y or ! (fic]2 or 7#b7 on a %[+ ( good cause by any p>ty4 7g7 ,judicial review ,any f9al action ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,director made pursuant to ?is section %all be subject to judicial review 9 accordance ) *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7h7 ,effect on o!r projects ,no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es any prec$5t or is b9d+ on any ,bureau ( ,reclamation lease ( p[] privilege1 o!r ?an = a project4 ,e ,miscellane\s #cdja4 ,sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l& ,section #cjjd ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#af71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,m9e l& ,! t]m m9e l& means-- 7,a7 l& subject to titles ,,iv & ,v ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq42 #cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 & 7,b7 l& t has be5 claim$ or pat5t$ subject to sections #bcai ?r\gh #bcdd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7commonly kn[n z ! ,m9+ ,law ( #ahgb7 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bb et seq474 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#f77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = purposes ( clause 7iv71 aft] ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iv7 z clause 7v72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 a description ( ! te*nical & economic viability ( sit+ sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l&1 includ+ necess>y int]connection & transmission sit+ & ! impact on local job creation2 & 4 #cdjb4 ,clean en]gy demon/ration program on curr5t & =m] m9e l& 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,clean en]gy project ,! t]m clean en]gy project means a project t demon/rates #a or m ( ! foll[+ te*nologies3 7,a7 ,sol>4 7,b7 ,micro-grids4 7,c7 ,geo!rmal4 7,d7 ,direct air capture4 7,e7 ,fossil-fuel$ electricity g5]ation ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration4 7,f7 ,en]gy /orage1 includ+ pump$ /orage hydrop[] & compress$ air /orage4 7,g7 ,advanc$ nucle> te*nologies4 7#b7 ,economically di/ress$ area ,! t]m economically di/ress$ area means an area describ$ 9 section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,public ,works & ,economic ,developm5t ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7#c7 ,m9e l& ,! t]m m9e l& means-- 7,a7 l& subject to titles ,,iv & ,v ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq42 #cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 & 7,b7 l& t has be5 claim$ or pat5t$ subject to sections #bcai ?r\gh #bcdd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7commonly kn[n z ! ,m9+ ,law ( #ahgb7 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bb et seq474 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! demon/ration program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to demon/rate ! te*nical & economic viability ( c>ry+ out clean en]gy projects on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4 7c7 ,selection ( demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all select n m ?an #e clean en]gy projects1 to be c>ri$ out 9 geographically div]se regions1 at lea/ #b ( :i* %all be sol> projects4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to be select$ = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 a clean en]gy project %all demon/rate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 a te*nology on a curr5t or =m] m9e l& site ) a reasonable expectation ( comm]cial viability4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 select+ clean en]gy projects = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize clean en]gy projects t w-- 7,a7 be c>ri$ out 9 a location :]e ! greate/ numb] ( jobs c be creat$ f ! successful demon/ration ( ! clean en]gy project2 7,b7 provide ! greate/ net impact 9 avoid+ or r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,c7 provide ! greate/ dome/ic job creation 7bo? directly & indirectly7 dur+ ! implem5tation ( ! clean en]gy project2 7,d7 provide ! greate/ job creation & economic developm5t 9 ! vic9ity ( ! clean en]gy project1 p>ticul>ly-- 7i7 9 economically di/ress$ areas2 & 7ii7 ) respect to dislocat$ work]s :o 7 previ\sly employ$ 9 manufactur+1 coal p[] plants1 or coal m9+2 7,e7 h ! greate/ pot5tial = te*nological innovation & comm]cial deploym5t2 7,f7 h ! l[e/ leveliz$ co/ ( g5]at$ or /or$ en]gy2 7,g7 h ! l[e/ rate ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] unit ( electricity g5]at$ or /or$2 & 7,h7 h ! %orte/ project "t f p]mitt+ to completion4 7#d7 ,project selection ,! ,secret>y %all solicit proposals = clean en]gy projects & select clean en]gy project f9ali/s 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7#e7 ,compatibility ) exi/+ op]ations ,prior to select+ a clean en]gy project = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )1 z applicable1 m9+ claimhold]s or op]ators or ! relevant ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,l& program (fice to confirm-- 7,a7 t ! propos$ project is compatible ) any curr5t m9+1 exploration1 or reclamation activities2 & 7,b7 ! valid exi/+ rights ( any m9+ claimhold]s or op]ators4 7d7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,br[nfields & ,l& ,revitalization1 to det]m9e :e!r x is necess>y to promulgate regulations or issue guidance 9 ord] to prioritize & exp$ite ! sit+ ( clean en]gy projects on curr5t & =m] m9e l& sites4 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to project applicants select$ = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u subsection 7c7 to assess ! ne$$ int]connection1 transmission1 & o!r grid compon5ts & p]mitt+ & sit+ necess>y to int]connect1 on curr5t & =m] m9e l& :]e ! project w be sit$1 any g5]ation or /orage ) ! electric grid4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #cdjc4 ,leases1 easem5ts1 & rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,section #h7p77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77;,c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ /orage1 be=e or transmission4 ,,iv ,enabl+ en]gy infra/ructure inve/m5t & data collection ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan program #djja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan programs 7a7 ,title ,,xvii innovative en]gy loan gu>antee program 7#a7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,section #agjb7;d77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7;d77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,no gu>antee & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no gu>antee 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is reasonable prospect ( repaym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! borr[] has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! gu>ante$ obligation = ! eligible project1 includ+1 z applicable1 an evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( ! eligible project 7if comm]cially reasonably available72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ca% sweeps & o!r /ructure enhancem5ts2 7iv7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! borr[]-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m aft] ! project is complet$2 7v7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! borr[]1 if applicable2 & 7vi7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 4 7#b7 ,loan gu>antees = projects t increase ! dome/ically produc$ supply ( critical m9]als 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,projects t increase ! dome/ically produc$ supply ( critical m9]als 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a771 includ+ ?r\gh ! production1 process+1 manufactur+1 recycl+1 or fabrication ( m9]al alt]natives4 4 7,b7 ,prohibition on use ( previ\sly appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all n be made available = ! co/ ( loan gu>antees made "u p>agraph 7#ac7 ( section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b774 7,c7 ,prohibition on use ( previ\sly available commitm5t au?ority ,am\nts made available to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy = commitm5ts to gu>antee loans "u section #agjc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all n be made available = commitm5ts to gu>antee loans = projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 ( section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b774 7#c7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,section #agjb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,= ea* project select$ = a gu>antee "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t political influ5ce did n impact ! selection ( ! project4 4 7b7 ,advanc$ te*nology vehicle manufactur+ 7#a7 ,eligibility ,section #acf7;a77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ means an ultra & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 means-- 7,a7 an ultra 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 a m$ium duty vehicle or a heavy duty vehicle t exce$s #abe p]c5t ( ! gre5h\se gas emissions & fuel effici5cy /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! f9al rule ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy entitl$ ,gre5h\se ,gas ,emissions & ,fuel ,effici5cy ,/&>ds = ,m$ium- & ,heavy-,duty ,eng9es & ,vehicles--,phase #b 7#ha ,f$4 ,reg4 #gcdgh 7,octob] #be1 #bjaf772 7,c7 a tra9 or locomotive2 7,d7 a m>itime vessel2 7,e7 an aircraft2 & 7,f7 hyp]loop te*nology4 4 7#b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,section #acf7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,selection ( eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects to receive loans "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! loan recipi5t-- 7,i7 has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! loan2 7,,ii7 w provide suffici5t in=mation to ! ,secret>y = ! ,secret>y to ensure t ! qualifi$ inve/m5t is exp5d$ effici5tly & effectively2 & 7,,iii7 has met su* o!r crit]ia z may be e/abli%$ & publi%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( ! loan 7:5 comb9$ ) am\nts available to ! loan recipi5t f o!r s\rces7 w be suffici5t to c>ry out ! project4 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ( ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on a loan "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! loan recipi5t has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! pr9cipal & int]e/1 includ+1 z applicable1 an evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( ! eligible project 7if comm]cially reasonably available72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ca% sweeps & o!r /ructure enhancem5ts2 7iv7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! loan recipi5t-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m aft] ! project is complet$2 7v7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! loan recipi5t1 if applicable2 & 7vi7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 %all be subject to ! condition t ! loan is n subord9ate to o!r f9anc+4 4 7#c7 ,additional re=ms ,section #acf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ultra effici5t vehicle manufactur]s1 & compon5t suppli]s & ins]t+ ultra effici5t vehicle manufactur]s1 advanc$ te*nology vehicle manufactur]s1 & compon5t suppli]s2 7,b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7i7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,automobile & ins]t+ ,advanc$ te*nology vehicle2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ automobiles1 or compon5ts ( automobiles & ins]t+ advanc$ te*nology vehicles1 or compon5ts ( advanc$ te*nology vehicles2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7i72 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) relevant vehicle1 bio5]gy1 & hydrog5 & fuel cell demon/ration project activities support$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7k7 ,outrea* ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 provide assi/ance ) ! completion ( applications = aw>ds or loans "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 conduct outrea*1 includ+ ?r\gh conf]5ces & onl9e programs1 to dissem9ate in=mation on aw>ds & loans "u ?is section to pot5tial applicants4 7l7 ,prohibition on use ( appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection %all n be available to ! ,secret>y to provide aw>ds "u subsection 7b7 or loans "u subsection 7d7 = ! co/s ( activities t 7 n eligible = ^? aw>ds or loans on ! day be=e t date4 7m7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! /atus ( projects support$ by a loan "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 a li/ ( projects receiv+ a loan "u ?is section1 includ+ ! loan am\nt & con/ruction /atus ( ea* project2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ! loan repaym5t = ea* project1 includ+ future repaym5t projections2 7#c7 data reg>d+ ! numb] ( direct & indirect jobs reta9$1 re/or$1 or creat$ by f9anc$ projects2 7#d7 ! numb] ( new projects project$ to receive a loan "u ?is section 9 ! next #b ye>s1 includ+ ! project$ aggregate loan am\nt ov] ! next #b ye>s2 7#e7 evaluation ( ongo+ compliance ) ! assurances & commitm5ts1 & ( ! pr$ictions1 made by applicants pursuant to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7d72 7#f7 ! total numb] ( applications receiv$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ea* ye>2 & 7#g7 any o!r metrics ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 4 7#d7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,section #acf7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,= ea* eligible project select$ to receive a loan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t political influ5ce did n impact ! selection ( ! eligible project4 4 7c7 ,/ate loan eligibility 7#a7 ,def9itions ,section #agja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeaa7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjb ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb74 7#g7 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution means a quasi-indep5d5t entity or an entity )9 a ,/ate ag5cy or f9anc+ au?ority e/abli%$ by a ,/ate-- 7i7 to provide f9anc+ support or cr$it enhancem5ts1 includ+ loan gu>antees & loan loss res]ves1 = eligible projects2 & 7ii7 to create liquid m>kets = eligible projects1 includ+ w>eh\s+ & securitization1 or take o!r /eps to r$uce f9ancial b>ri]s to ! deploym5t ( exi/+ & new eligible projects4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution includes an entity or organization e/abli%$ to a*ieve ! purposes describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 by an ,indian ,tribal entity or an ,alaska ,native ,corporation4 4 7#b7 ,t]ms & conditions ,section #agjb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ projects receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution1 aft] = projects2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a gu>antee = a project receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution1 aft] ,no gu>antee2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itutions 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a gu>antee "u ?is title1 a project receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution-- 7,a7 %all meet ! requirem5ts ( section #agjc7;a77#a72 & 7,b7 %all n be requir$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #agjc7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips au?oriz$ ,9 c>ry+ out a project receiv+ a loan gu>antee "u ?is title1 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itutions may ent] into p>tn]%ips ) private entities1 ,tribal entities1 & ,alaska ,native corporations4 7#c7 ,prohibition on use ( appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection %all n be available to be us$ = ! co/ ( loan gu>antees = projects receiv+ f9anc+ support or cr$it enhancem5ts "u ?is subsection4 4 7d7 ,loan gu>antees = c]ta9 ,alaska natural gas transportation projects & sy/ems ,section #aaf ( ! ,alaska ,natural ,gas ,pipel9e ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjn7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ to ,we/ ,coa/ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ to ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ to ,we/ ,coa/ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#d7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ by /rik+ plants liquification plants & & ins]t+ plants1 liquification plants1 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ to ! ,we/ ,coa/2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ to ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,b ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration #daja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,annual critical m9]als outlook ,! t]m ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook means ! ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook prep>$ "u section #gjjb7;j77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;j77#a77;,b774 7#c7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7#d7 ,h\sehold en]gy burd5 ,! t]m h\sehold en]gy burd5 means ! quoti5t obta9$ by divid+-- 7,a7 ! resid5tial en]gy exp5ditures 7z def9$ 9 section #ddj4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act77 ( ! applicable h\sehold2 by 7,b7 ! annual income ( t h\sehold4 7#e7 ,h\sehold ) a high en]gy burd5 ,! t]m h\sehold ) a high en]gy burd5 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ddj4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#f7 ,l>ge manufactur+ facility ,! t]m l>ge manufactur+ facility means a manufactur+ facility t-- 7,a7 annually consumes m ?an #ce1jjj megawatt-h\rs ( electricity2 or 7,b7 has a peak p[] dem& ( m ?an #aj megawatts4 7#g7 ,load-s]v+ entity ,! t]m load-s]v+ entity has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bag7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdq7a774 7#h7 ,miscellane\s electric load ,! t]m miscellane\s electric load means electricity t-- 7,a7 is us$ by an appliance or device-- 7i7 )9 a build+2 or 7ii7 to s]ve a build+2 & 7,b7 is n us$ = heat+1 v5tilation1 air condition+1 light+1 wat] heat+1 or refrig]ation4 7#i7 ,regional transmission organization ,! t]m ,regional ,transmission ,organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7#aj7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fji7;a7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;c7a774 #dajb4 ,data collection 9 ! electricity sector 7a7 ,da%bo>d 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an onl9e database to track ! op]ation ( ! bulk p[] sy/em 9 ! contigu\s #dh ,/ates 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,da%bo>d74 7,b7 ,improvem5t ( exi/+ da%bo>d ,! ,da%bo>d may be e/abli%$ ?r\gh ! improvem5t1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection1 ( an exi/+ da%bo>d ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 su* z-- 7i7 ! ,u4,s4 ,electric ,sy/em ,op]at+ ,data da%bo>d2 or 7ii7 ! ,h\rly ,electric ,grid ,monitor4 7#b7 ,expansion 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all exp& ! ,da%bo>d to include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 h\rly op]at+ data collect$ f ! electricity balanc+ au?orities t op]ate ! bulk p[] sy/em 9 all ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ea* t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7,b7 ,types ( data ,! h\rly op]at+ data collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include data relat+ to-- 7i7 total electricity dem&2 7ii7 electricity dem& by subregion2 7iii7 %ort-t]m electricity dem& =eca/s2 7iv7 total electricity g5]ation2 7v7 net electricity g5]ation by fuel type1 includ+ r5ewables2 7vi7 electricity /or$ & dis*>g$2 7vii7 total net electricity int]*ange2 7viii7 electricity int]*ange ) directly int]connect$ balanc+ au?orities2 & 7ix7 :]e available1 ! e/imat$ m>g9al gre5h\se gas emissions p] megawatt h\r ( electricity g5]at$-- 7,i7 )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority2 & 7,,ii7 = ea* pric+ node4 7b7 ,mix ( en]gy s\rces 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli%1 9 accordance ) section #daji & ?is subsection & to ! ext5t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate1 a sy/em to h>monize ! op]at+ data on electricity g5]ation collect$ "u subsection 7a7 )-- 7,a7 measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas & o!r pollutant emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 o!r data collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy or o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7,c7 data collect$ by ,/ate or regional en]gy cr$it regi/ries4 7#b7 ,outcomes ,! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all result 9 an integrat$ dataset t includes1 = any giv5 "t-- 7,a7 ! net g5]ation ( electricity by megawatt h\r )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority2 & 7,b7 :]e available1 ! av]age & m>g9al gre5h\se gas emissions by megawatt h\r ( electricity g5]at$ )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority4 7#c7 ,real-"t data dissem9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all dissem9ate data-- 7,a7 on a real-"t basis2 & 7,b7 ?r\gh an application programm+ int]face t is publicly accessible4 7#d7 ,complem5t>y ef=ts ,! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all complem5t any exi/+ data dissem9ation ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator t make use ( electricity g5]ation data1 su* z electricity dem& by subregion & electricity int]*ange ) directly int]connect$ balanc+ au?orities4 7c7 ,obs]v$ *>act]i/ics ( bulk p[] sy/em res\rce integration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to provide to ! public timely data on ! integration ( en]gy res\rces into ! bulk p[] sy/em & ! electric di/ribution grids 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! obs]v$ effects ( t integration4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to improve ! temporal & spatial resolution ( data relat+ to h[ grid op]ations are *ang+1 su* z ?r\gh-- 7,a7 !rmal g5]ator cycl+ to accommodate int]mitt5t g5]ation2 7,b7 g5]ation unit self-s*$ul+ practices2 7,c7 r5ewable s\rce curtailm5t2 7,d7 utility-scale /orage2 7,e7 load response2 7,f7 aggregations ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces at ! di/ribution sy/em level2 7,g7 p[] int]*ange betwe5 directly connect$ balanc+ au?orities2 7,h7 exp&+ ,regional ,transmission ,organization balanc+ au?orities2 7,i7 improvem5ts 9 real-"t-- 7i7 accuracy ( locational m>g9al prices2 & 7ii7 signals to flexible dem&2 & 7,j7 disruptions to grid op]ations1 includ+ disruptions caus$ by cyb] s\rces1 physical s\rces1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 or o!r s\rces4 7d7 ,di/ribution sy/em op]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to provide to ! public timely data on ! op]ations ( load-s]v+ entities 9 ! electricity grids ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 provide data on-- 7,i7 ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix = ea* load-s]v+ entity2 & 7,,ii7 ! di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces op]at+ )9 ea* s]vice area ( a load-s]v+ entity2 7ii7 h>monize ! data on deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 ) measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7iii7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 dissem9ate ! data describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 & ! h>moniz$ data describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 on a real-"t basis2 & 7iv7 provide hi/orical data1 beg9n+ ) ! e>lie/ cal5d> ye> practicable1 b n lat] ?an cal5d> ye> #bjbj1 on ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,data on ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix ,9 collect+ ! data describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 use exi/+ volunt>y indu/ry me?odologies1 includ+ report+ protocols1 databases1 & emissions & en]gy use track+ s(tw>e t provide consi/5t1 timely1 & accessible c>bon emissions int5sity rates = deliv]$ electricity2 7ii7 consid] t g5]ation & transmission entities may provide data on behalf ( load-s]v+ entities2 7iii7 to ! ext5t t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es necess>y1 & 9 a mann] design$ to protect confid5tial in=mation1 require ea* load-s]v+ entity to submit additional in=mation z ne$$ to det]m9e ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix ( ! load-s]v+ entity1 includ+ f9ancial or contractual agreem5ts = p[] & g5]ation res\rce type attributes ) respect to p[] own$ by or retir$ by ! load-s]v+ entity2 & 7iv7 = any portion ( ! g5]ation res\rce mix ( a load-s]v+ entity t is o!rwise unacc\nt$ =1 develop a me?odology to assign to ! load-s]v+ entity a %>e ( ! o!rwise unacc\nt$ = res\rce mix ( ! relevant balanc+ au?ority4 #dajc4 ,expansion ( en]gy consumption surveys 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all implem5t measures to exp& ! ,manufactur+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,comm]cial ,build+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 & ! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey to include data on en]gy end use 9 ord] to facilitate ! id5tification (-- 7#a7 opportunities to improve en]gy effici5cy & en]gy productivity2 7#b7 *ang+ patt]ns ( en]gy use2 & 7#c7 opportunities to bett] und]/& & manage miscellane\s electric loads4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 increase ! scope & frequ5cy ( data collection on en]gy end uses & s]vices2 7,b7 use new data collection me?ods & tools 9 ord] to obta9 m compreh5sive data & r$uce ! burd5 on survey respond5ts1 includ+ by-- 7i7 access+ o!r exi/+ data s\rces2 & 7ii7 if feasible1 develop+ onl9e & real-"t report+ sy/ems2 7,c7 id5tify & report community-level economic & environm5tal impacts1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7i7 ! reliability & security ( ! en]gy supply2 & 7ii7 local areas ) h\seholds ) a high en]gy burd52 & 7,d7 improve ! pres5tation ( data1 includ+ by-- 7i7 enabl+ ! pres5tation ( data 9 an int]active c>tographic =mat on a national1 regional1 ,/ate1 & local level ) ! functionality ( view+ v>i\s economic1 en]gy1 & demographic measures on an individual basis or 9 comb9ation2 & 7ii7 incorporat+ ! results ( ! data collection1 me?ods1 & tools describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 into exi/+ & new digital di/ribution me?ods4 7#b7 ,manufactur+ en]gy consumption survey ,) respect to ! ,manufactur+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 implem5t measures to provide m detail$ repres5tations ( data by region2 7,b7 = l>ge manufactur+ facilities1 break out process heat use by requir$ process temp]atures 9 ord] to facilitate ! id5tification ( opportunities = co/ r$uctions & en]gy effici5cy or en]gy productivity improvem5ts2 7,c7 collect in=mation on-- 7i7 en]gy s\rce-swit*+ capabilities1 especially ) respect to !rmal processes & ! effici5cy ( !rmal processes2 7ii7 ! use ( electricity1 bi(uels1 hydrog51 or o!r alt]native fuels to produce process heat2 & 7iii7 ! use ( dem& response2 & 7,d7 id5tify curr5t & pot5tial future indu/rial clu/]s 9 :i* multiple firms & facilities 9 a def9$ geographic area %>e ! co/s & b5efits ( infra/ructure = clean manufactur+1 su* z-- 7i7 hydrog5 g5]ation1 production1 transport1 use1 & /orage infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 c>bon dioxide capture1 transport1 use1 & /orage infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,resid5tial en]gy consumption survey ,) respect to ! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 implem5t measures to provide m detail$ repres5tations ( data by-- 7i7 geographic area1 includ+ by ,/ate 7= ea* ,/ate72 7ii7 build+ type1 includ+ multi-family build+s2 7iii7 h\sehold income2 7iv7 location 9 a rural area2 & 7v7 o!r demographic *>act]i/ics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7,b7 report measures (-- 7i7 h\sehold electrical s]vice capacity2 7ii7 access to utility dem&-side managem5t programs & bill cr$its2 7iii7 *>act]i/ics ( ! en]gy mix us$ to g5]ate electricity 9 diff]5t regions2 & 7iv7 ! h\sehold en]gy burd5 = h\seholds-- 7,i7 9 diff]5t geographic areas2 7,,ii7 by electricity1 heat+1 & o!r end-uses2 & 7,,iii7 ) diff]5t demographic *>act]i/ics t correlate ) increas$ h\sehold en]gy burd51 includ+-- 7aa7 hav+ a l[ h\sehold income2 7bb7 be+ a m9ority h\sehold2 7cc7 resid+ 9 manufactur$ or multifamily h\s+2 7dd7 be+ 9 a fix$ or retirem5t income h\sehold2 7ee7 resid+ 9 r5tal h\s+2 & 7ff7 o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 #dajd4 ,data collection on electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop & implem5t measures to exp& data collection ) respect to electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids4 7b7 ,s\rces ( data ,! s\rces ( ! data collect$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 ho/-own$ or *>g+-network-own$ electric vehicle *>g+ /ations2 7#b7 aggregators ( *>g+-network electricity dem&2 7#c7 electric utilities (f]+ manag$-*>g+ programs2 7#d7 individual1 corporate1 or public own]s ( electric vehicles2 & 7#e7 balanc+ au?ority analyses (-- 7,a7 trans=m] load+ conge/ion2 & 7,b7 di/ribution-sy/em conge/ion4 7c7 ,consultation & coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator may consult & ent] into agreem5ts ) o!r in/itutions hav+ relevant data & data collection capabilities1 su* z-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7#d7 ,/ates or ,/ate ag5cies2 & 7#e7 private entities4 #daje4 ,plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = m9]als us$ 9 ! en]gy sector 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 %all develop a plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = en]gy te*nologies1 includ+ = en]gy production1 transmission1 or /orage purposes1 t use m9]als t are or c\ld be designat$ z critical m9]als4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all id5tify-- 7,a7 ! type & quantity ( m9]als consum$1 del9eat$ by en]gy te*nology2 7,b7 exi/+ m>kets = manufactur$ en]gy-produc+1 en]gy-transmission1 & en]gy-/or+ equipm5t2 & 7,c7 em]g+ or pot5tial m>kets = new en]gy-produc+1 en]gy-transmission1 & en]gy-/or+ te*nologies ent]+ comm]cialization4 7b7 ,metrics ,! plan develop$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all produce =eca/s ( en]gy te*nology dem&-- 7#a7 ov] ! #a-ye>1 #e-ye>1 & #aj-ye> p]iods beg9n+ on ! date on :i* developm5t ( ! plan is complet$2 7#b7 by economic sector2 & 7#c7 accord+ to any o!r p>amet]s t ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 det]m9es are ne$$ = ! ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook4 7c7 ,collaboration ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop ! plan "u subsection 7a77#a7 9 consultation )-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! possible trajectories ( em]g+ en]gy-produc+ & en]gy-/or+ te*nologies2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey-- 7,a7 to ensure coord9ation2 7,b7 to avoid duplicative ef=t2 & 7,c7 to align ! analysis ( dem& ) data & analysis ( :]e ! m9]als are produc$1 ref9$1 & subsequ5tly process$ into mat]ials & p>ts t are us$ to build en]gy te*nologies4 #dajf4 ,expansion ( int]national en]gy data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all implem5t measures to exp& & improve ! int]national en]gy data res\rces ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration 9 ord] to und]/&-- 7#a7 ! production & use ( en]gy 9 v>i\s c\ntries2 7#b7 *ang+ patt]ns ( en]gy use int]nationally2 7#c7 ! relative co/s & environm5tal impacts ( en]gy production & use int]nationally2 & 7#d7 plans = or con/ruction ( major en]gy facilities or infra/ructure4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 "w )1 & lev]age ! data res\rces (1 ! ,int]national ,en]gy ,ag5cy2 7#b7 include detail on en]gy consumption by fuel1 economic sector1 & end use )9 c\ntries = :i* data are available2 7#c7 collect relevant measures ( en]gy use1 includ+-- 7,a7 co/2 & 7,b7 emissions int5sity2 & 7#d7 provide tools t all[ = /raight=w>d c\ntry-to-c\ntry comp>isons ( en]gy production & consumption across economic sectors & end uses4 #dajg4 ,plan = ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop a plan to id5tify any ne$ or opportunity to update or fur!r ! capabilities ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7#a7 treat+ en]gy dem& endog5\sly2 7#b7 increas$ natural gas usage & increas$ m>ket p5etration ( r5ewable en]gy2 7#c7 flexible op]at+ modes ( nucle> p[] plants1 su* z load foll[+ & frequ5cy control2 7#d7 tools to model multiple-output en]gy sy/ems t provide hydrog51 high-value heat1 electricity1 & *emical syn!sis s]vices1 includ+ int]actions ( ^? en]gy sy/ems ) ! electricity grids1 pipel9e networks1 & ! broad] economy2 7#e7 dem& response & improv$ repres5tation ( en]gy /orage1 includ+ long-duration /orage1 9 capacity expansion models2 7#f7 electrification1 p>ticul>ly ) respect to ! transportation1 indu/rial1 & build+s sectors2 7#g7 increas+ model resolution to repres5t all h\rs ( ! ye> & all electricity g5]ators2 7#h7 :olesale electricity m>ket design & ! appropriate valuation ( all s]vices t support ! reliability ( electricity grids1 su* z-- 7,a7 batt]y /orage2 & 7,b7 syn!tic in]tia f grid-ti$ inv]t]s2 7#i7 economic model+ ( ! role ( en]gy effici5cy1 dem& response1 electricity /orage1 & a v>iety ( di/ribut$ g5]ation te*nologies2 7#aj7 ! production1 transport1 use1 & /orage ( c>bon dioxide1 hydrog51 & hydrog5 c>ri]s2 7#aa7 great] flexibility 9-- 7,a7 ! model+ ( ! environm5tal impacts ( electricity sy/ems1 su* z-- 7i7 emissions ( gre5h\se gases & o!r pollutants2 & 7ii7 ! use ( l& & wat] res\rces2 & 7,b7 ! ability to support climate model+1 su* z ! climate model+ p]=m$ by ! ,(fice ( ,biological & ,environm5tal ,rese>* 9 ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#ab7 te*nologies t are 9 an e>ly /age ( comm]cial deploym5t & h be5 id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z c&idates = l>ge-scale demon/ration projects1 su* z-- 7,a7 c>bon capture1 transport1 use1 & /orage f any s\rce or economic sector2 7,b7 direct air capture2 7,c7 hydrog5 production1 includ+ via electrolysis2 7,d7 syn!tic & biog5ic hydroc>bon liquid & gase\s fuels2 7,e7 sup]critical c>bon dioxide combu/ion turb9es2 7,f7 indu/rial fuel cell & hydrog5 combu/ion equipm5t2 & 7,g7 indu/rial electric boil]s2 7#ac7 increas$ & improv$ data s\rces & tools1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! e/abli%m5t ( te*nology & co/ basel9es1 includ+ te*nology le>n+ rates2 7,b7 economic & employm5t impacts ( en]gy sy/em policies & en]gy prices on h\seholds1 z a function ( h\sehold income & region2 & 7,c7 ! use ( behavioral economics to in=m dem& model+ 9 all sectors2 & 7#ad7 /riv+ to migrate t[>d a s+le1 consi/5t1 & op5-s\rce model+ plat=m1 & increas+ op5 access to model sy/ems1 data1 & outcomes1 =-- 7,a7 dissem9at+ ref]5ce sc5>ios t c be transp>5tly & broadly replicat$2 & 7,b7 promot+ ! developm5t ( ! rese>*] & analy/ work=ce ne$$ to cont9ue ! developm5t & validation ( improv$ en]gy sy/em models 9 ! future4 #dajh4 ,report on co/s ( c>bon abatem5t 9 ! electricity sector ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 ! pot5tial use ( leveliz$ co/ ( c>bon abatem5t or a simil> metric 9 analyz+ g5]ators ( electricity1 includ+ an id5tification ( limitations & appropriate uses ( ! metric2 7#b7 ! feasibility & impact ( incorporat+ leveliz$ co/ ( c>bon abatem5t 9 long-t]m =eca/s-- 7,a7 to comp>e te*nical approa*es & und]/& real-"t *anges 9 fossil-fuel & nucle> dispat*2 7,b7 to comp>e ! sy/em-level co/s ( te*nology options to r$uce emissions2 & 7,c7 to comp>e ! co/s ( policy options1 includ+ curr5t policies1 reg>d+ valid & v]ifiable r$uctions & removals ( c>bon2 & 7#c7 7,a7 a pot5tial process to measure c>bon dioxide emissions int5sity p] unit ( output production = a range (-- 7i7 en]gy s\rces2 7ii7 sectors2 & 7iii7 geographic regions2 & 7,b7 a correspond+ process to provide an empirical framework = report+ ! /atus & co/s ( c>bon dioxide r$uction relative to specifi$ goals4 #daji4 ,h>monization ( ef=ts & data ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to h>monize1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) data integrity-- 7#a7 ! data collection ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator1 includ+ any data collection requir$ "u ?is subtitle1 ) ! data collection ef=ts (-- 7,a7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 7,b7 o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7,c7 ,/ate or regional en]gy cr$it regi/ries1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#b7 ! data collect$ "u ?is subtitle1 includ+ ! op]at+ data on electricity g5]ation collect$ "u section #dajb7;a71 ) data collect$ by ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas & o!r pollutant emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7#c7 ! ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator to id5tify & report relevant impacts1 opportunities1 & patt]ns ) respect to en]gy use1 includ+ ! id5tification ( community-level economic & environm5tal impacts requir$ "u section #dajc7;b77#a77;,c71 ) ! ef=ts ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 to id5tify simil> impacts1 opportunities1 & patt]ns4 ,c ,miscellane\s #dbja4 ,consid]ation ( measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aaa7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 7z am5d$ by section #ajjd7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ programs ,ea* ,/ate %all consid] measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector1 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( rates t-- 7,a7 promote af=dable & equitable electric vehicle *>g+ options = resid5tial1 comm]cial1 & public electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 7,b7 improve ! cu/om] exp]i5ce associat$ ) electric vehicle *>g+1 includ+ by r$uc+ *>g+ times = light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles2 7,c7 accel]ate ?ird-p>ty inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ = light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles2 & 7,d7 appropriately recov] ! m>g9al co/s ( deliv]+ electricity to electric vehicles & electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure4 4 7b7 ,compliance 7#a7 ,"t limitation ,section #aab7;b7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 7z am5d$ by section #ajjd7;a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority7 & ea* nonregulat$ utility %all comm5ce consid]ation "u section #aaa1 or set a he>+ date = consid]ation1 ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority71 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all complete ! consid]ation & make ! det]m9ation "u section #aaa ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d74 4 7#b7 ,failure to comply ,section #aab7;c7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 7z am5d$ by section #ajjd7;a77#b77;,b77i77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ba744 7#c7 ,prior /ate actions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 7z am5d$ by section #ajjd7;a77#b77;,c77i77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,o!r prior ,/ate actions ,subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n apply to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d7 9 ! case ( any electric utility 9 a ,/ate if1 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection-- 7#a7 ! ,/ate has implem5t$ = ! electric utility ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d72 7#b7 ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority = ! ,/ate or ! relevant nonregulat$ electric utility has conduct$ a proce$+ to consid] implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility2 or 7#c7 ! ,/ate legislature has vot$ on ! implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod end+ on t date ( enactm5t4 4 7,b7 ,cross-ref]5ce ,section #abd ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 7z am5d$ by section #ajjd7;a77#b77;,c77ii77,,ii77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is section to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ba744 #dbjb4 ,(fice ( public p>ticipation ,section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbeq-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,director %all be comp5sat$ at a rate ( pay n great] ?an ! maximum rate ( pay prescrib$ = a s5ior executive 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice "u section #echb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code42 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 #dbjc4 ,digital climate solutions report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies & relevant /akehold]s1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t assesses us+ digital tools & plat=ms z climate solutions1 includ+-- 7#a7 artificial intellig5ce & ma*9e le>n+2 7#b7 block*a9 te*nologies & di/ribut$ l$g]s2 7#c7 cr[ds\rc+ plat=ms2 7#d7 ! ,int]net ( ,?+s2 7#e7 di/ribut$ comput+ = ! grid2 & 7#f7 s(tw>e & sy/ems4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 z practicable1 a full inv5tory & assessm5t ( digital climate solutions2 7#b7 an analysis ( h[ ! private sector c utilize ! digital tools & plat=ms includ$ 9 ! inv5tory "u p>agraph 7#a7 to accel]ate digital climate solutions2 & 7#c7 a summ>y ( opportunities to enhance ! /&>dization ( volunt>y & regulatory climate disclosure protocols1 includ+ enabl+ ! data to be dissem9at$ ?r\gh an application programm+ int]face t is accessible to ! public4 #dbjd4 ,/udy & report by ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy on job loss & impacts on consum] en]gy co/s due to ! revocation ( ! p]mit = ! ,key/one ,,xl pipel9e 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,executive ,ord] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,executive ,ord] means ,executive ,ord] #aciij 7#hf ,f$4 ,reg4 #gjcg2 relat+ to protect+ public heal? & ! environm5t & re/or+ sci5ce to tackle ! climate crisis74 7b7 ,/udy & ,report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to e/imate-- 7,a7 ! total numb] ( jobs t 7 lo/ z a direct or indirect result ( section #f ( ! ,executive ,ord] ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,ord] 0 issu$2 & 7,b7 ! impact on consum] en]gy co/s t are project$ to result z a direct or indirect result ( section #f ( ! ,executive ,ord] ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,ord] 0 issu$2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #dbje4 ,/udy on impact ( electric vehicles ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! cradle to grave environm5tal impact ( electric vehicles4 #dbjf4 ,/udy on impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a9 ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 %all /udy ! impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a94 ,v ,en]gy effici5cy & build+ infra/ructure ,a ,resid5tial & comm]cial en]gy effici5cy #ejja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,priority /ate ,! t]m priority ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is eligible = fund+ "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program2 & 7,b7 7i7 is among ! #ae ,/ates ) ! highe/ annual p]-capita comb9$ resid5tial & comm]cial sector en]gy consumption1 z mo/ rec5tly report$ by ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration2 or 7ii7 is among ! #ae ,/ates ) ! highe/ annual p]-capita en]gy-relat$ c>bon dioxide emissions by ,/ate1 z mo/ rec5tly report$ by ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u section #ejjb7;a74 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjb771 act+ ?r\gh a ,/ate en]gy (fice4 7#d7 ,/ate en]gy program ,! t]m ,/ate ,en]gy ,program means ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program e/abli%$ "u "p ,d ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq474 #ejjb4 ,en]gy effici5cy revolv+ loan fund capitalization grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide capitalization grants to ,/ates to e/abli% a revolv+ loan fund "u :i* ! ,/ate %all provide loans & grants1 z applicable1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,all ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use #dj p]c5t to provide capitalization grants to ,/ates t are eligible = fund+ "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 9 accordance ) ! allocation =mula e/abli%$ "u section #dbj4aa ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,rema9+ fund+ ,aft] apply+ ! allocation =mula describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$i/ribute any unclaim$ funds to ! rema9+ ,/ates seek+ capitalization grants "u t subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,priority /ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use #fj p]c5t to provide supplem5tal capitalization grants to priority ,/ates 9 accordance ) an allocation =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,rema9+ fund+ ,aft] apply+ ! allocation =mula describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$i/ribute any unclaim$ funds to ! rema9+ priority ,/ates seek+ supplem5tal capitalization grants "u t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,grant am\nt 7i7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a supplem5tal capitalization grant provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #ae1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,a supplem5tal capitalization grant receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 a capitalization grant receiv$ by t ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,applications = capitalization grants ,a ,/ate seek+ a capitalization grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a detail$ explanation ( h[ ! grant w be us$1 includ+ a plan to e/abli% a new revolv+ loan fund or use an exi/+ revolv+ loan fund2 7#b7 ! ne$ ( eligible recipi5ts = loans & grants 9 ! ,/ate = assi/ance ) conduct+ en]gy audits2 7#c7 a description ( ! expect$ b5efits t build+ infra/ructure & en]gy sy/em upgrades & retr(its w h on communities 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#d7 9 ! case ( a priority ,/ate seek+ a supplem5tal capitalization grant "u subsection 7b77#b71 a ju/ification = ne$+ ! supplem5tal fund+4 7d7 ,tim+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a timel9e ) dates by1 or p]iods by ! end (1 :i* a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 on receipt ( a capitalization grant "u ! program1 deposit ! grant funds into a revolv+ loan fund2 & 7,b7 beg9 us+ ! capitalization grant z describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,use ( grant ,"u ! timel9e e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate %all be requir$ to beg9 us+ a capitalization grant n m ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! grant is receiv$4 7e7 ,use ( grant funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program-- 7,a7 %all provide loans 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 may provide grants 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,loans 7,a7 ,comm]cial en]gy audit 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7iv7 to conduct a comm]cial en]gy audit4 7ii7 ,audit requirem5ts ,a comm]cial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 det]m9e ! ov]all consumption ( en]gy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 7,,ii7 id5tify & recomm5d lifecycle co/-effective opportunities to r$uce ! en]gy consumption ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t1 includ+ ?r\gh en]gy effici5t-- 7aa7 light+2 7bb7 heat+1 v5tilation1 & air condition+ sy/ems2 7cc7 w9d[s2 7dd7 appliances2 & 7ee7 insulation & build+ envelopes2 7,,iii7 e/imate ! en]gy & co/ sav+s pot5tial ( ! opportunities id5tifi$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 us+ s(tw>e approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,iv7 id5tify-- 7aa7 ! p]iod & level ( peak en]gy dem& = ea* build+ )9 ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 & 7bb7 ! s\rces ( en]gy consumption t are contribut+ ! mo/ to t p]iod ( peak en]gy dem&2 7,v7 recomm5d controls & managem5t sy/ems to r$uce or r$i/ribute peak en]gy consumption2 & 7,,vi7 e/imate ! total en]gy & co/ sav+s pot5tial = ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t if all recomm5d$ upgrades & retr(its are implem5t$1 us+ s(tw>e approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,additional audit inclusions ,a comm]cial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 may recomm5d /rategies to increase en]gy effici5cy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t ?r\gh use ( electric sy/ems or o!r high-effici5cy sy/ems utiliz+ fuels1 includ+ natural gas & hydrog54 7iv7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is a bus9ess t-- 7,i7 conducts ! majority ( its bus9ess 9 ! ,/ate t provides ! loan "u t clause2 & 7,,ii7 owns or op]ates-- 7aa7 #a or m comm]cial build+s2 or 7bb7 comm]cial space )9 a build+ t s]ves multiple functions1 su* z a build+ = comm]cial & resid5tial op]ations4 7,b7 ,resid5tial en]gy audits 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7iv7 to conduct a resid5tial en]gy audit4 7ii7 ,resid5tial en]gy audit requirem5ts ,a resid5tial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan "u clause 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 utilize ! same evaluation crit]ia z ! ,home ,p]=mance ,assessm5t us$ 9 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 7,,ii7 recomm5d lifecycle co/-effective opportunities to r$uce en]gy consumption )9 ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t1 includ+ ?r\gh en]gy effici5t-- 7aa7 light+2 7bb7 heat+1 v5tilation1 & air condition+ sy/ems2 7cc7 w9d[s2 7dd7 appliances2 & 7ee7 insulation & build+ envelopes2 7,,iii7 recomm5d controls & managem5t sy/ems to r$uce or r$i/ribute peak en]gy consumption2 7,,iv7 comp>e ! en]gy consumption ( ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t to comp>able resid5tial build+s 9 ! same geographic area2 & 7,v7 provide a ,home ,en]gy ,score1 or equival5t score 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 = ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t by us+ ! ,home ,en]gy ,score ,tool ( ! ,dep>tm5t or an equival5t scor+ tool4 7iii7 ,additional audit inclusions ,a resid5tial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 may recomm5d /rategies to increase en]gy effici5cy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t ?r\gh use ( electric sy/ems or o!r high-effici5cy sy/ems utiliz+ fuels1 includ+ natural gas & hydrog54 7iv7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is-- 7,i7 an individual :o owns-- 7aa7 a s+le family home2 7bb7 a condom9ium or duplex2 or 7cc7 a manufactur$ h\s+ unit2 or 7,,ii7 a bus9ess t owns or op]ates a multifamily h\s+ facility4 7,c7 ,comm]cial & resid5tial en]gy upgrades & retr(its 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 to c>ry out upgrades or retr(its ( build+ infra/ructure & sy/ems t-- 7,i7 are recomm5d$ 9 ! comm]cial en]gy audit or resid5tial en]gy audit1 z applicable1 complet$ = ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 7,,ii7 satisfy at lea/ #a ( ! crit]ia 9 ! ,home ,p]=mance ,assessm5t us$ 9 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 7,,iii7 improve1 ) respect to ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t-- 7aa7 ! physical com=t ( ! build+ or facility occupants2 7bb7 ! en]gy effici5cy ( ! build+ or facility2 or 7cc7 ! quality ( ! air 9 ! build+ or facility2 & 7,,iv7 7aa7 are lifecycle co/-effective2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 r$uce ! en]gy int5sity ( ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 or 7,,bb7 improve ! control & managem5t ( en]gy usage ( ! build+ or facility to r$uce dem& dur+ peak times4 7ii7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 or 7,b77iv7 t-- 7,i7 has complet$ a comm]cial en]gy audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or a resid5tial en]gy audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 us+ a loan provid$ "u ! applicable subp>agraph2 or 7,,ii7 has complet$ a comm]cial en]gy audit or resid5tial en]gy audit t-- 7aa7 0 n fund$ by a loan "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 meets ! requirem5ts = ! applicable audit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z applicable2 or 7,,bb7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is o!rwise satisfactory4 7iii7 ,loan t]m 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a loan provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be requir$ to be fully amortiz$ by ! e>li] (-- 7aa7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 ! ye> 9 :i* ! upgrades or retr(its c>ri$ out us+ ! loan exce$ _! expect$ useful life2 & 7bb7 #ae ye>s aft] ^? upgrades or retr(its are in/all$4 7,,ii7 ,calculation ,= purposes ( subclause 7,i77aa71 9 ! case ( a loan be+ us$ to fund multiple upgrades or retr(its1 ! longe/-liv$ upgrade or retr(it %all be us$ to calculate ! ye> 9 :i* ! upgrades or retr(its c>ri$ out us+ ! loan exce$ _! expect$ useful life4 7,d7 ,ref]ral to qualifi$ contractors ,foll[+ ! completion ( an audit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 by an eligible recipi5t ( a loan "u ! applicable subp>agraph1 ! ,/ate may ref] ! eligible recipi5t to a qualifi$ contractor1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate1 to e/imate-- 7i7 ! upfront capital co/ ( ea* recomm5d$ upgrade2 & 7ii7 ! total upfront capital co/ ( implem5t+ all recomm5d$ upgrades4 7,e7 ,loan recipi5ts ,ea* ,/ate provid+ loans "u ?is p>agraph %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 provide loans to eligible recipi5ts t d n h access to private capital4 7#c7 ,grants & te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! grant funds to provide grants or te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,an entity eligible = a grant or te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a bus9ess t-- 7,i7 is an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iv72 & 7,,ii7 has few] ?an #ejj employees2 or 7ii7 a l[-income individual 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb77 t owns a resid5tial build+4 7#d7 ,f9al assessm5t ,a ,/ate t provides a capitalization grant "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( t p>agraph may1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! upgrades or retr(its fund$ by ! grant "u t p>agraph are complet$1 provide to ! eligible recipi5t a loan or1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c71 a grant to conduct a f9al en]gy audit t assesses ! total en]gy sav+s f ! upgrades or retr(its4 7#e7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! grant funds = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 7f7 ,coord9ation ) exi/+ programs ,a ,/ate receiv+ a capitalization grant "u ! program is enc\rag$ to utilize & build on exi/+ programs & infra/ructure )9 ! ,/ate t may aid ! ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out a revolv+ loan fund program4 7g7 ,lev]ag+ private capital ,a ,/ate receiv+ a capitalization grant "u ! program %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use ! grant to lev]age private capital4 7h7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all engage 9 outrea* to in=m ,/ates ( ! availability ( capitalization grants "u ! program4 7i7 ,report ,ea* ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program %all1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] a grant is receiv$1 submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( recipi5ts to :i* ! ,/ate has di/ribut$-- 7,a7 loans =-- 7i7 comm]cial en]gy audits "u subsection 7e77#b77;,a72 7ii7 resid5tial en]gy audits "u subsection 7e77#b77;,b72 7iii7 en]gy upgrades & retr(its "u subsection 7e77#b77;,c72 & 7,b7 grants "u subsection 7e77#c72 & 7#b7 ! av]age capital co/ ( upgrades & retr(its across all comm]cial en]gy audits & resid5tial en]gy audits t 7 conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate us+ loans provid$ by ! ,/ate "u subsection 7e74 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #ejjc4 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ c]tification ,! t]m cov]$ c]tification means any ( ! foll[+ c]tifications3 7,a7 ,! ,am]ican ,society ( ,heat+1 ,refrig]at+ & ,air-,condition+ ,eng9e]s ,build+ ,en]gy ,assessm5t ,pr(essional c]tification4 7,b7 ,! ,association ( ,en]gy ,eng9e]s ,c]tifi$ ,en]gy ,auditor c]tification4 7,c7 ,! ,build+ ,p]=mance ,in/itute ,home ,en]gy ,pr(essional ,en]gy ,auditor c]tification4 7,d7 ,! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,s]vices ,network ,home ,en]gy ,rat] c]tification4 7,e7 ,any o!r ?ird-p>ty c]tification recogniz$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,f7 ,any ?ird-p>ty c]tification t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is equival5t to ! c]tifications describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#b7 ,eligible ,/ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 has a demon/rat$ ne$ = assi/ance = tra9+ en]gy auditors2 & 7,b7 meets any additional crit]ia det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,"u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible ,/ates to tra9 individuals to conduct en]gy audits or surveys ( comm]cial & resid5tial build+s4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate seek+ a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan ,an en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan submitt$ ) an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 7i7 a propos$ tra9+ curriculum = en]gy audit tra9ees2 & 7ii7 an id5tification ( ! cov]$ c]tification t ^? tra9ees w receive on completion ( t tra9+ curriculum2 7,b7 ! expect$ p]-individual co/ ( tra9+2 7,c7 a plan = connect+ tra9ees ) employm5t opportunities2 & 7,d7 any additional in=mation requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,am\nt ( grant ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt ! population ( ! eligible ,/ate2 & 7#b7 %all n exce$ #b1jjj1jjj = any eligible ,/ate4 7e7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible ,/ate t receives a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all use ! grant funds-- 7,a7 to cov] any co/ associat$ ) individuals be+ tra9$ or c]tifi$ to conduct en]gy audits by-- 7i7 ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 a ,/ate-c]tifi$ ?ird p>ty tra9+ program2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 to pay ! wages ( a tra9ee dur+ ! p]iod 9 :i* ! tra9ee receives tra9+ & c]tification4 7#b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( grant funds provid$ "u subsection 7b7 to an eligible ,/ate may be us$ = ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,b ,build+s #eaja4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhca et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cji4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a relevant ,/ate ag5cy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 su* z a ,/ate build+ code ag5cy1 ,/ate en]gy (fice1 or ,tribal en]gy (fice2 & 7,b7 a p>tn]%ip4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ip ,! t]m p>tn]%ip means a p>tn]%ip betwe5 an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & #a or m ( ! foll[+ entities3 7,a7 ,local build+ code ag5cies4 7,b7 ,codes & /&>ds develop]s4 7,c7 ,associations ( build]s & design & con/ruction pr(essionals4 7,d7 ,local & utility en]gy effici5cy programs4 7,e7 ,consum]1 en]gy effici5cy1 & environm5tal advocates4 7,f7 ,o!r entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to enable su/a9$ co/-effective implem5tation ( updat$ build+ en]gy codes4 7#b7 ,updat$ build+ en]gy code ,an update to a build+ en]gy code "u ?is section1 includ+ an am5dm5t t results 9 increas$ effici5cy comp>$ to ! previ\sly adopt$ build+ en]gy code1 %all include any update made available aft] ! exi/+ build+ en]gy code1 ev5 if x is n ! mo/ rec5t updat$ code available4 7c7 ,crit]ia2 priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consid]-- 7,a7 prospective en]gy sav+s & plans to measure ! sav+s1 includ+ utiliz+ ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy ,portfolio ,manag]1 ! ,home ,en]gy ,score rat+ ( ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,en]gy ,/> ,build+ rat+ me?odologies ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & o!r me?odologies det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ! long-t]m su/a9ability ( ^? measures & sav+s2 7,c7 prospective b5efits1 & plans to assess ! b5efits1 includ+ b5efits relat+ to-- 7i7 resili5ce & peak load r$uction2 7ii7 occupant safety & heal?2 & 7iii7 environm5tal p]=mance2 7,d7 ! demon/rat$ capacity ( ! eligible entity to c>ry out ! propos$ project2 & 7,e7 ! ne$ ( ! eligible entity = assi/ance2 & 7#b7 give priority to applications f p>tn]%ips4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ?is section may use ! grant funds-- 7,a7 to create or enable ,/ate or regional p>tn]%ips to provide tra9+ & mat]ials to-- 7i7 build]s1 contractors & subcontractors1 ar*itects1 & o!r design & con/ruction pr(essionals1 relat+ to meet+ updat$ build+ en]gy codes 9 a co/-effective mann]2 & 7ii7 build+ code (ficials1 relat+ to improv+ implem5tation ( & compliance ) build+ en]gy codes2 7,b7 to collect & dissem9ate quantitative data on con/ruction & codes implem5tation1 includ+ code pa?ways1 p]=mance metrics1 & te*nologies us$2 7,c7 to develop & implem5t a plan = highly effective codes implem5tation1 includ+ measur+ compliance2 7,d7 to address v>i\s implem5tation ne$s 9 rural1 suburban1 & urban areas2 & 7,e7 to implem5t updates 9 en]gy codes =-- 7i7 new resid5tial & comm]cial build+s 7includ+ multifamily build+s72 & 7ii7 additions & alt]ations to exi/+ resid5tial & comm]cial build+s 7includ+ multifamily build+s74 7#b7 ,relat$ topics ,tra9+ & mat]ials provid$ us+ a grant "u ?is section may include in=mation on ! relation%ip betwe5 en]gy codes &-- 7,a7 co/-effective1 high-p]=mance1 & z]o-net-en]gy build+s2 7,b7 improv+ resili5ce1 heal?1 & safety2 7,c7 wat] sav+s & o!r environm5tal impacts2 & 7,d7 ! economic impacts ( en]gy codes4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bbe1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjc ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcb7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 & ins]t+ ,except z o!rwise provid$1 94 #eajb4 ,build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 & ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( t ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b777 to e/abli% build+ tra9+ & assessm5t c5t]s-- 7#a7 to id5tify opportunities = optimiz+ en]gy effici5cy & environm5tal p]=mance 9 build+s2 7#b7 to promote ! application ( em]g+ concepts & te*nologies 9 comm]cial & in/itutional build+s2 7#c7 to tra9 eng9e]s1 ar*itects1 build+ sci5ti/s1 build+ en]gy p]mitt+ & en=cem5t (ficials1 & build+ te*nicians 9 en]gy-effici5t design & op]ation2 7#d7 to assi/ in/itutions ( high] education & ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities 9 tra9+ build+ te*nicians2 7#e7 to promote rese>* & developm5t = ! use ( alt]native en]gy s\rces & di/ribut$ g5]ation to supply heat & p[] = build+s1 p>ticul>ly en]gy-int5sive build+s2 & 7#f7 to coord9ate ) & assi/ ,/ate-accr$it$ te*nical tra9+ c5t]s1 community colleges1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities1 & local (fices ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ensure appropriate s]vices are provid$ "u ?is section to ea* region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,coord9ation & nonduplication 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ! program ) ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s program "u section #deg ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7z add$ by section #ebja7;b77 & ) o!r ,f$]al programs to avoid duplication ( ef=t4 7#b7 ,collocation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all be collocat$ ) indu/rial & rese>* assessm5t c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 section #ebaa74 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #eajc4 ,c>e] skills tra9+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means a nonpr(it p>tn]%ip t-- 7#a7 includes ! equal p>ticipation ( indu/ry1 includ+ public or private employ]s1 & labor organizations1 includ+ jo9t labor-managem5t tra9+ programs2 7#b7 may include work=ce inve/m5t bo>ds1 community-bas$ organizations1 qualifi$ s]vice & cons]vation corps1 educational in/itutions1 small bus9esses1 coop]atives1 ,/ate & local vet]ans ag5cies1 & vet]ans s]vice organizations2 & 7#c7 demon/rates-- 7,a7 exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ & op]at+ work] skills tra9+ & education programs2 7,b7 ! ability to id5tify & involve 9 tra9+ programs c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 t>get populations ( individuals :o w\ld b5efit f tra9+ & be actively involv$ 9 activities relat+ to en]gy effici5cy & r5ewable en]gy indu/ries2 & 7,c7 ! ability to help individuals a*ieve economic self-suffici5cy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ c>e] skills tra9+ programs "u :i* /ud5ts concurr5tly receive classroom in/ruction & on-!-job tra9+ = ! purpose ( obta9+ an indu/ry-relat$ c]tification to in/all en]gy effici5t build+s te*nologies4 7c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out a c>e] skills tra9+ program describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all be #ej p]c5t4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #eajd4 ,comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption in=mation %>+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,agreem5t ,! t]m ,agreem5t means ! agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,survey ,! t]m ,survey means ! ,comm]cial ,build+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey4 7b7 ,au?orization ( agreem5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all sign1 & submit to ,congress1 an in=mation %>+ agreem5t relat+ to comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption data4 7c7 ,cont5t ( agreem5t ,! ,agreem5t %all-- 7#a7 provide1 to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law1 t-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator %all h access to build+-specific data 9 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 7,b7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all h access to build+-specific data collect$ by ! ,survey2 7#b7 describe ! mann] 9 :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all use ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & subsection 7d72 7#c7 describe & comp>e-- 7,a7 ! me?odologies t ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ,/ate & local gov]nm5t manag]s use to maximize ! quality1 reliability1 & integrity ( data collect$ ?r\gh ! ,survey1 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ,/ate & local build+ en]gy disclosure laws 7includ+ regulations71 respectively1 & ! mann] 9 :i* ^? me?odologies c be improv$2 & 7,b7 consi/5cies & v>iations 9 data = ! same build+s captur$ 9-- 7i7 7,i7 ! #bjah ,survey cycle2 & 7,,ii7 ea* subsequ5t ,survey cycle2 & 7ii7 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 7#d7 consid] :e!r1 & ! me?ods by :i*1 ! ,adm9i/rator may collect & publi% new it]ations ( ,survey data e #c ye>s-- 7,a7 us+ ! ,survey processes ( ! ,adm9i/rator2 or 7,b7 z supplem5t$ by in=mation 9 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7d7 ,data ,! data ref]r$ 9 subsection 7c77#b7 includes data t-- 7#a7 is collect$ ?r\gh ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7#b7 is requir$ to be publicly available on ! int]net "u ,/ate & local gov]nm5t build+ en]gy disclosure laws 7includ+ regulations72 & 7#c7 includes in=mation on private sector build+s t are n less ?an #bej1jjj squ>e feet4 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,9 c>ry+ out ! agreem5t1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all protect in=mation 9 accordance )-- 7#a7 section #eeb7;b77#d7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act72 7#b7 sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 any o!r applicable law 7includ+ regulations74 ,c ,indu/rial en]gy effici5cy ,i ,indu/ry #ebja4 ,future ( indu/ry program & indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,future ( indu/ry program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #deb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 future ( indu/ry program2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 wat] & wa/ewat] treatm5t facilities1 includ+ sy/ems t treat municipal1 indu/rial1 & agricultural wa/e2 & 2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ded7;b77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaac7;b77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ en]gy-int5sive indu/ries & ins]t+ ,future ( ,indu/ry4 7b7 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #deg4 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a project-- 7,a7 t has be5 recomm5d$ 9 an en]gy assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 conduct$ = an eligible entity2 & 7,b7 ) respect to :i* ! plant site ( t eligible entity-- 7i7 improves-- 7,i7 en]gy effici5cy2 7,,ii7 mat]ial effici5cy2 7,,iii7 cyb]security2 or 7,,iv7 productivity2 or 7ii7 r$uces-- 7,i7 wa/e production2 7,,ii7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 or 7,,iii7 nongre5h\se gas pollution4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] t has _h an en]gy assessm5t complet$ by-- 7,a7 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 7,b7 a ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,comb9$ ,heat & ,p[] ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,p>tn]%ip jo9tly ) an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 or 7,c7 a ?ird-p>ty assessor t provides an assessm5t equival5t to an assessm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,en]gy s]vice provid] ,! t]m en]gy s]vice provid] means-- 7,a7 any bus9ess provid+ te*nology or s]vices to improve ! en]gy effici5cy1 wat] effici5cy1 p[] factor1 or load managem5t ( a manufactur+ site or o!r indu/rial process 9 an en]gy-int5sive indu/ry 7z def9$ 9 section #deb7;a772 & 7,b7 any utility op]at+ "u a utility en]gy s]vice project4 7#d7 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] ,! t]m indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] means-- 7,a7 an in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] at a trade s*ool1 community college1 or union tra9+ program t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! program = implem5tation grants e/abli%$ "u subsection 7i77#a74 7#f7 ,small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] ,! t]m small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] means a manufactur+ firm-- 7,a7 ! gross annual sales ( :i* are less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 t has few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site ( ! manufactur+ firm2 & 7,c7 ! annual en]gy bills ( :i* total m ?an #ajj1jjj b less ?an #c1ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ to in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ea* in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] %all be-- 7,a7 to provide 9-dep? assessm5ts ( small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur] plant sites to evaluate ! facilities1 s]vices1 & manufactur+ op]ations ( ! plant sites2 7,b7 to id5tify opportunities = optimiz+ en]gy effici5cy & environm5tal p]=mance1 includ+ implem5tation (-- 7i7 sm>t manufactur+2 7ii7 en]gy managem5t sy/ems2 7iii7 su/a9able manufactur+2 7iv7 in=mation te*nology advancem5ts = supply *a9 analysis1 logi/ics1 sy/em monitor+1 indu/rial & manufactur+ processes1 & o!r purposes2 & 7v7 wa/e managem5t sy/ems2 7,c7 to promote applications ( em]g+ concepts & te*nologies 9 small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s 7includ+ wat] & wa/ewat] treatm5t facilities & f$]ally own$ manufactur+ facilities72 7,d7 to promote rese>* & developm5t = ! use ( alt]native en]gy s\rces to supply heat1 p[]1 & new fe$/ocks = en]gy-int5sive indu/ries2 7,e7 to coord9ate ) appropriate ,f$]al & ,/ate rese>* (fices2 7,f7 to provide a cle>+h\se = indu/rial process & en]gy effici5cy te*nical assi/ance res\rces2 & 7,g7 to coord9ate ) ,/ate-accr$it$ te*nical tra9+ c5t]s & community colleges1 :ile ensur+ appropriate s]vices to all regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,coord9ation ,to increase ! value & capabilities ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s1 ! c5t]s %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip ,c5t]s ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 7#b7 coord9ate ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program & ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to provide build+ assessm5t s]vices to manufactur]s2 7#c7 increase p>tn]%ips ) ! ,national ,laboratories ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to lev]age ! exp]tise1 te*nologies1 & rese>* & developm5t capabilities ( ! ,national ,laboratories = national indu/rial & manufactur+ ne$s2 7#d7 increase p>tn]%ips ) en]gy s]vice provid]s & te*nology provid]s to lev]age private sector exp]tise & accel]ate deploym5t ( new & exi/+ te*nologies & processes = en]gy effici5cy1 p[] factor1 & load managem5t2 7#e7 id5tify opportunities = r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions & o!r air emissions2 & 7#f7 promote su/a9able manufactur+ practices = small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s4 7d7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ =-- 7#a7 outrea* activities by ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s to in=m small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s ( ! in=mation1 te*nologies1 & s]vices available2 & 7#b7 coord9ation activities by ea* indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] to lev]age ef=ts )-- 7,a7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & ,tribal ef=ts2 7,b7 ! ef=ts ( utilities & en]gy s]vice provid]s2 7,c7 ! ef=ts ( regional en]gy effici5cy organizations2 & 7,d7 ! ef=ts ( o!r indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7e7 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce at n m ?an #e ( ! highe/-p]=m+ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,duties ,a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce %all coord9ate ) & advise ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s locat$ 9 ! region ( ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce1 includ+-- 7,a7 by m5tor+ new directors & /aff ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ) respect to-- 7i7 ! availability ( res\rces2 & 7ii7 be/ practices = c>ry+ out assessm5ts1 includ+ ?r\gh ! p>ticipation ( ! /aff ( ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 9 assessm5ts c>ri$ out by new indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s2 7,b7 by provid+ tra9+ to /aff & /ud5ts at ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s on new te*nologies1 practices1 & tools to exp& ! scope & impact ( ! assessm5ts c>ri$ out by ! c5t]s2 7,c7 by assi/+ ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ) specializ$ te*nical opportunities1 includ+ by provid+ a cle>+h\se ( available exp]tise & tools to assi/ ! c5t]s & cli5ts ( ! c5t]s 9 assess+ & implem5t+ ^? opportunities2 7,d7 by id5tify+ & coord9at+ ) regional1 ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & utility en]gy effici5cy programs = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ef=ts by indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s to connect indu/rial facilities receiv+ assessm5ts f ^? c5t]s ) regional1 ,/ate1 local1 & utility en]gy effici5cy programs t c\ld aid ! indu/rial facilities 9 implem5t+ any recomm5dations result+ f ! assessm5ts2 7,e7 by facilitat+ coord9ation betwe5 ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s & o!r ,f$]al programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7c72 & 7,f7 by coord9at+ ! outrea* activities ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s "u subsection 7d77#a74 7#c7 ,fund+ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 out ( any am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #ejj1jjj to support ea* ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce4 7f7 ,expansion ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ to e/abli% additional indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s at trade s*ools1 community colleges1 & union tra9+ programs4 7#b7 ,purpose 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h ! same purpose z an in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* c5t] t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,consid]ation ( capabilities ,9 evaluat+ or e/abli%+ ! purpose ( an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! v>y+ capabilities ( trade s*ools1 community colleges1 & union tra9+ programs4 7g7 ,work=ce tra9+ 7#a7 ,int]n%ips ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ int]n%ip programs "u :i* /ud5ts "w ) or = indu/ries1 manufactur]s1 & en]gy s]vice provid]s to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7#b7 ,appr5tice%ips ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ appr5tice%ip programs "u :i*-- 7,a7 /ud5ts "w ) or = indu/ries1 manufactur]s1 & en]gy s]vice provid]s to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s2 & 7,b7 employees ( facilities t h receiv$ an assessm5t f an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] "w ) or = an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] to ga9 k on eng9e]+ practices & processes to improve productivity & en]gy sav+s4 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out int]n%ip programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & appr5tice%ip programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be #ej p]c5t4 7h7 ,small bus9ess loans ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 exp$ite consid]ation ( applications f eligible small bus9ess conc]ns = loans "u ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 to implem5t recomm5dations develop$ by ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7i7 ,implem5tation grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to implem5t cov]$ projects4 7#b7 ,application ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a demon/ration ( ne$ = f9ancial assi/ance to implem5t ! propos$ cov]$ project4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t-- 7,a7 h _h an en]gy assessm5t complet$ by an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 & 7,b7 propose to c>ry out a cov]$ project ) a great] pot5tial =-- 7i7 en]gy effici5cy ga9s2 or 7ii7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions4 7#d7 ,grant am\nt 7,a7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ to an eligible entity "u ! ,program %all n exce$ #cjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,a grant aw>d$ "u ! ,program = a cov]$ project %all be 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! cov]$ project4 7,c7 ,supplem5t ,a grant receiv$ by an eligible entity "u ! ,program %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 any private or ,/ate funds available to ! eligible entity to c>ry out ! cov]$ project4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #aej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h72 & 7#b7 #djj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsection 7i74 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 prec4 #agjja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,iv ! foll[+3 #deg4 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 4 #ebjb4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,e ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcda et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cgf4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y1 on ! reque/ ( a manufactur]1 %all c>ry out onsite te*nical assessm5ts to id5tify opportunities =-- 7#a7 maximiz+ ! en]gy effici5cy ( indu/rial processes & cross-cutt+ sy/ems2 7#b7 prev5t+ pollution & m9imiz+ wa/e2 7#c7 improv+ effici5t use ( wat] 9 manufactur+ processes2 7#d7 cons]v+ natural res\rces2 & 7#e7 a*iev+ su* o!r goals z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,to implem5t any recomm5dations result+ f an onsite te*nical assessm5t c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7 & to accel]ate ! adoption ( new & exi/+ te*nologies & processes t improve en]gy effici5cy1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7#a7 ! ,advanc$ ,manufactur+ ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7#b7 ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7#c7 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 & 7#d7 ! private sector & o!r appropriate ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology4 7c7 ,rese>* & developm5t program = su/a9able manufactur+ & indu/rial te*nologies & processes ,z "p ( ! indu/rial effici5cy programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a jo9t indu/ry-gov]nm5t p>tn]%ip program to rese>*1 develop1 & demon/rate new su/a9able manufactur+ & indu/rial te*nologies & processes t maximize ! en]gy effici5cy ( indu/rial plants1 r$uce pollution1 & cons]ve natural res\rces4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 prec4 #fbja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to "p ,e ( title ,,iii ! foll[+3 #cgf4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative4 4 ,,ii ,sm>t manufactur+ #ebaa4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,en]gy managem5t sy/em ,! t]m en]gy managem5t sy/em means a bus9ess managem5t process bas$ on /&>ds ( ! ,am]ican ,national ,/&>ds ,in/itute t enables an organization to foll[ a sy/ematic approa* 9 a*iev+ cont9ual improvem5t ( en]gy p]=mance1 includ+ en]gy effici5cy1 security1 use1 & consumption4 7#b7 ,indu/rial & rese>* assessm5t c5t] ,! t]m indu/rial & rese>* assessm5t c5t] means a c5t] locat$ at an in/itution ( high] education1 a trade s*ool1 a community college1 or a union tra9+ program t-- 7,a7 receives fund+ f ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 provides an 9-dep? assessm5t ( small- & m$ium-size manufactur] plant sites to evaluate ! facilities1 s]vices1 & manufactur+ op]ations ( ! plant site2 & 7,c7 id5tifies opportunities = pot5tial sav+s = small- & m$ium-size manufactur] plant sites f en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts1 wa/e m9imization1 pollution prev5tion1 & productivity improvem5t4 7#c7 ,in=mation & communication te*nology ,! t]m in=mation & communication te*nology means any electronic sy/em or equipm5t 7includ+ ! cont5t conta9$ 9 ! sy/em or equipm5t7 us$ to create1 conv]t1 communicate1 or duplicate data or in=mation1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 firmw>e1 s(tw>e1 communication protocols1 networks1 & data int]faces4 7#d7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,nor? am]ican indu/ry classification sy/em ,! t]m ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em means ! /&>d us$ by ,f$]al /ati/ical ag5cies 9 classify+ bus9ess e/abli%m5ts = ! purpose ( collect+1 analyz+1 & publi%+ /ati/ical data relat+ to ! bus9ess economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,small & m$ium manufactur]s ,! t]m small & m$ium manufactur]s means manufactur+ firms-- 7,a7 classifi$ 9 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em z any ( sectors #ca ?r\gh #cc2 7,b7 ) gross annual sales ( less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 ) few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site2 & 7,d7 ) annual en]gy bills total+ m ?an #ajj1jjj & less ?an #c1ejj1jjj4 7#g7 ,sm>t manufactur+ ,! t]m sm>t manufactur+ means advanc$ te*nologies 9 in=mation1 automation1 monitor+1 computation1 s5s+1 model+1 artificial intellig5ce1 analytics1 & network+ t-- 7,a7 digitally-- 7i7 simulate manufactur+ production l9es2 7ii7 op]ate comput]-controll$ manufactur+ equipm5t2 7iii7 monitor & communicate production l9e /atus2 & 7iv7 manage & optimize en]gy productivity & co/ ?r\gh\t production2 7,b7 model1 simulate1 & optimize ! en]gy effici5cy ( a factory build+2 7,c7 monitor & optimize build+ en]gy p]=mance2 7,d7 model1 simulate1 & optimize ! design ( en]gy effici5t & su/a9able products1 includ+ ! use ( digital prototyp+ & additive manufactur+ to enhance product design2 7,e7 connect manufactur$ products 9 networks to monitor & optimize ! p]=mance ( ! networks1 includ+ automat$ network op]ations2 & 7,f7 digitally connect ! supply *a9 network4 #ebab4 ,lev]ag+ exi/+ ag5cy programs to assi/ small & m$ium manufactur]s ,! ,secret>y %all exp& ! scope ( te*nologies cov]$ by ! indu/rial & rese>* assessm5t c5t]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 to include sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices2 & 7#b7 to equip ! directors ( ! indu/rial & rese>* assessm5t c5t]s ) ! tra9+ & tools necess>y to provide te*nical assi/ance 9 sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices1 includ+ en]gy managem5t sy/ems1 to manufactur]s4 #ebac4 ,lev]ag+ sm>t manufactur+ infra/ructure at ,national ,laboratories 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c increase access to exi/+ high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces 9 ! ,national ,laboratories1 p>ticul>ly = small & m$ium manufactur]s4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,9 id5tify+ ways to increase access to ,national ,laboratories "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 focus on increas+ access to ! comput+ facilities ( ! ,national ,laboratories2 & 7,b7 ensure t-- 7i7 ! in=mation f ! manufactur] is protect$2 & 7ii7 ! security ( ! ,national ,laboratory facility is ma9ta9$4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 7b7 ,actions = increas$ access ,! ,secret>y %all facilitate access to ! ,national ,laboratories /udi$ "u subsection 7a7 = small & m$ium manufactur]s s t small & m$ium manufactur]s c fully use ! high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces ( ! ,national ,laboratories to enhance ! manufactur+ competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #ebad4 ,/ate manufactur+ lead]%ip 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y may provide f9ancial assi/ance on a competitive basis to ,/ates = ! e/abli%m5t ( programs to be us$ z models = support+ ! implem5tation ( sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate an application = f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section on ! basis ( m]it us+ crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,a7 te*nical m]it1 innovation1 & impact2 7,b7 rese>* approa*1 workplan1 & deliv]ables2 7,c7 academic & private sector p>tn]s2 & 7,d7 alt]nate s\rces ( fund+4 7c7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( an aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all n exce$ #c ye>s4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( an aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all be n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate t receives f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all contribute mat*+ funds 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! f9ancial assi/ance4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate may use f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to facilitate access to high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces = small & m$ium manufactur]s2 & 7#b7 to provide assi/ance to small & m$ium manufactur]s to implem5t sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices4 7e7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conduct semiannual evaluations ( ea* aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to det]m9e ! impact & effectiv5ess ( programs fund$ ) ! f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7#b7 to provide guidance to ,/ates on ways to bett] execute ! program ( ! ,/ate4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #ebae4 ,report ,! ,secret>y annually %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report on ! progress made 9 advanc+ sm>t manufactur+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,d ,s*ools & nonpr(its #ecja4 ,grants = en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts at public s*ool facilities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,alt]native fuel$ vehicle ,! t]m alt]native fuel$ vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa74 7#b7 ,alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure ,! t]m alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure means infra/ructure us$ to *>ge or fuel an alt]native fuel$ vehicle4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a consortium (-- 7,a7 #a local educational ag5cy2 & 7,b7 #a or m-- 7i7 s*ools2 7ii7 nonpr(it organizations t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts2 7iii7 =-pr(it organizations t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts2 or 7iv7 community p>tn]s t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts4 7#d7 ,en]gy improvem5t ,! t]m en]gy improvem5t means-- 7,a7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to a s*ool t results 9 a direct r$uction 9 s*ool en]gy co/s1 includ+ improvem5ts to ! envelope1 air condition+ sy/em1 v5tilation sy/em1 heat+ sy/em1 dome/ic hot wat] heat+ sy/em1 compress$ air sy/em1 di/ribution sy/em1 light+ sy/em1 p[] sy/em1 & controls ( a build+2 7,b7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to1 or in/allation 91 a s*ool t-- 7i7 leads to an improvem5t 9 tea*] & /ud5t heal?1 includ+ indoor air quality2 & 7ii7 a*ieves en]gy sav+s2 7,c7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to a s*ool involv+ ! in/allation ( r5ewable en]gy te*nologies2 7,d7 ! in/allation ( alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure on s*ool gr\nds =-- 7i7 exclusive use ( s*ool buses1 s*ool fleets1 or /ud5ts2 or 7ii7 ! g5]al public2 & 7,e7 ! pur*ase or lease ( alt]native fuel$ vehicles to be us$ by a s*ool1 includ+ s*ool buses1 fleet vehicles1 & o!r op]ational vehicles4 7#e7 ,high s*ool ,! t]m high s*ool has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#f7 ,local educational ag5cy ,! t]m local educational ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means a nonpr(it organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf t is exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7#h7 ,p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy ,! t]m p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy1 ) respect to an eligible entity1 means ! local educational ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 ! consortium ( ! eligible entity4 7b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d competitive grants to eligible entities to make en]gy improvem5ts 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ne$s assessm5t ( ! curr5t condition ( ! s*ool & s*ool facilities t w\ld receive ! en]gy improvem5ts if ! application 7 approv$4 7,b7 ,a draft "w plan ( ! int5d$ a*ievem5ts ( ! eligible entity at ! s*ool4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! en]gy improvem5ts t ! eligible entity w\ld c>ry out at ! s*ool if ! application 7 approv$4 7,d7 ,a description ( ! capacity ( ! eligible entity to provide s]vices & compreh5sive support to make ! en]gy improvem5ts ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,an assessm5t ( ! expect$ ne$s ( ! eligible entity = op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ funds1 & a plan = use ( ^? funds1 if applicable4 7,f7 ,an assessm5t ( ! expect$ en]gy effici5cy1 en]gy sav+s1 & safety b5efits ( ! en]gy improvem5ts4 7,g7 ,a co/ e/imate ( ! propos$ en]gy improvem5ts4 7,h7 ,an id5tification ( o!r res\rces t are available to c>ry out ! activities = :i* grant funds are reque/$ "u ?is section1 includ+ ! availability ( utility programs & public b5efit funds4 7d7 ,priority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 t has r5ovation1 repair1 & improvem5t fund+ ne$s2 7,b7 7i7 t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 s]ves a high p]c5tage ( /ud5ts1 includ+ /ud5ts 9 a high s*ool 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b71 :o are eligible = a free or r$uc$ price lun* "u ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7ii7 ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy ( :i* is designat$ ) a s*ool di/rict locale code ( #da1 #db1 or #dc1 z det]m9$ by ! ,national ,c5t] = ,education ,/ati/ics 9 consultation ) ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 & 7,c7 t lev]ages private sector inve/m5t ?r\gh en]gy-relat$ p]=mance contract+4 7#b7 ,high s*ool /ud5ts ,9 ! case ( /ud5ts 9 a high s*ool1 ! p]c5tage ( /ud5ts eligible = a free or r$uc$ price lun* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7 %all be calculat$ us+ data f ! s*ools t fe$ into ! high s*ool4 7e7 ,competitive crit]ia ,! competitive crit]ia us$ by ! ,secret>y to aw>d grants "u ?is section %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ext5t ( ! disp>ity betwe5 ! fiscal capacity ( ! eligible entity to c>ry out en]gy improvem5ts at s*ool facilities & ! ne$s ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy = ^? en]gy improvem5ts1 includ+ consid]ation (-- 7,a7 ! curr5t & hi/oric ability ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy to raise funds = con/ruction1 r5ovation1 mod]nization1 & major repair projects = s*ools2 7,b7 ! ability ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy to issue bonds or receive o!r funds to support ! curr5t infra/ructure ne$s ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy = s*ools2 & 7,c7 ! bond rat+ ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy4 7#b7 ,! likelihood t ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy or eligible entity w ma9ta91 9 good condition1 any s*ool & s*ool facility t is ! subject ( improvem5ts4 7#c7 ,! pot5tial en]gy effici5cy & safety b5efits f ! propos$ en]gy improvem5ts4 7f7 ,use ( grant am\nts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant am\nts only to make ! en]gy improvem5ts describ$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts = op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ = en]gy effici5cy & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts1 su* z ma9t5ance /aff & tea*] tra9+1 education1 & prev5tative ma9t5ance tra9+4 7#c7 ,?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use a portion ( ! grant am\nts = a ?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis ( ! en]gy improvem5ts c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 su* z en]gy audits & exi/+ build+ commission+4 7#d7 ,cont9u+ education ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts to develop a cont9u+ education curriculum relat+ to en]gy improvem5ts4 7g7 ,competition 9 contract+ ,if an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section uses grant funds to c>ry out repair or r5ovation ?r\gh a contract1 ! eligible entity %all be requir$ to ensure t ! contract process-- 7#a7 ?r\gh full & op5 competition1 ensures ! maximum practicable numb] ( qualifi$ bidd]s1 includ+ small1 m9ority1 & wom5-own$ bus9esses2 & 7#b7 gives priority to bus9esses locat$ 91 or res\rces common to1 ! ,/ate or geographical area 9 :i* ! repair or r5ovation "u ! contract w be c>ri$ out4 7h7 ,be/ practices ,! ,secret>y %all develop & publi% guidel9es & be/ practices = activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7i7 ,report by eligible entity ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 at su* "t z ! ,secret>y may require1 a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! use ( ! grant funds = en]gy improvem5ts2 7#b7 ! e/imat$ co/ sav+s realiz$ by ^? en]gy improvem5ts2 7#c7 ! results ( any ?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis conduct$ relat+ to ^? en]gy improvem5ts2 7#d7 ! use ( any utility programs & public b5efit funds2 & 7#e7 ! use ( p]=mance track+ = en]gy improvem5ts1 su* z-- 7,a7 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 or 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gre5 ,build+ ,c\ncil ,lead]%ip 9 ,en]gy & ,environm5tal ,design 7,,le$7 gre5 build+ rat+ sy/em = exi/+ build+s4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #ecjb4 ,en]gy effici5cy mat]ials pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,! t]m applicant means a nonpr(it organization t applies = a grant "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial means a mat]ial 7includ+ a product1 equipm5t1 or sy/em7 ! in/allation ( :i* results 9 a r$uction 9 use by a nonpr(it organization ( en]gy or fuel4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial includes-- 7i7 a ro( or light+ sy/em or compon5t ( ! sy/em2 7ii7 a w9d[2 7iii7 a door1 includ+ a security door2 & 7iv7 a heat+1 v5tilation1 or air condition+ sy/em or compon5t ( ! sy/em 7includ+ insulation & wir+ & plumb+ improvem5ts ne$$ to s]ve a m effici5t sy/em74 7#c7 ,nonpr(it build+ ,! t]m nonpr(it build+ means a build+ op]at$ & own$ by an organization t is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to aw>d grants = ! purpose ( provid+ nonpr(it build+s ) en]gy-effici5cy mat]ials4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,application ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 if an applicant submits to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7#c7 ,crit]ia = grant ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all apply p]=mance-bas$ crit]ia1 :i* %all give priority to applicants bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! en]gy sav+s a*iev$2 7,b7 ! co/ effectiv5ess ( ! use ( en]gy-effici5cy mat]ials2 7,c7 an effective plan = evaluation1 measurem5t1 & v]ification ( en]gy sav+s2 & 7,d7 ! f9ancial ne$ ( ! applicant4 7#d7 ,limitation on individual grant am\nt ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #bjj1jjj4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,e ,miscellane\s #edja4 ,wea!rization assi/ance program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! wea!rization assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq47 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #edjb4 ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program 7a7 ,use ( funds ,section #edd ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaed7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ac77;,d71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ad7 z p>agraph 7#ae72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 programs = f9anc+ en]gy effici5cy1 r5ewable en]gy1 & z]o-emission transportation 7& associat$ infra/ructure71 capital inve/m5ts1 projects1 & programs1 :i* may include loan programs & p]=mance contract+ programs1 = lev]ag+ ( additional public & private sector funds1 & programs t all[ rebates1 grants1 or o!r inc5tives = ! pur*ase & in/allation ( en]gy effici5cy1 r5ewable en]gy1 & z]o-emission transportation 7& associat$ infra/ructure7 measures2 & 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #edb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaeb7;a77 #eej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #edjc4 ,survey1 analysis1 & report on employm5t & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,en]gy jobs c\ncil 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a c\ncil1 to be kn[n z ! ,en]gy ,jobs ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c\ncil74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,c\ncil %all be compris$ (-- 7,a7 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 #a or m repres5tatives ( a ,/ate en]gy (fice t are s]v+ z memb]s ( ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by section #cfe7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;g772 7,b7 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce-- 7i7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 & 7ii7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7,c7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 & 7,d7 #a or m repres5tatives ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! assi/ance ( :i* is requir$ to c>ry out ?is section1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to be appo9t$ by ! head ( ! applicable ag5cy4 7b7 ,survey & analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7,a7 conduct a survey ( employ]s 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 p]=m an analysis ( ! employm5t figures & demographics 9 ^? sectors1 includ+ ! numb] ( p]sonnel 9 ea* sector :o devote a sub/antial portion ( work+ h\rs1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to regulatory compliance matt]s4 7#b7 ,me?odology ,9 conduct+ ! survey & analysis "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,c\ncil %all employ a me?odology t-- 7,a7 0 approv$ 9 #bjaf by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget = use 9 ! docum5t entitl$ ,,omb ,control ,numb] #aiaj-eagi2 7,b7 uses a repres5tative1 /ratifi$ sampl+ ( bus9esses 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 is design$ to elicit a comp>able numb] ( responses f bus9esses 9 ea* ,/ate & ) ! same ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes z 7 receiv$ = ! #bjaf & #bjag reports entitl$ ,u4,s4 ,en]gy & ,employm5t ,report4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! survey & analysis "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,c\ncil %all consult ) key /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 z ! ,c\ncil det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( relevant ,f$]al ag5cies & (fices1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7iii7 ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7iv7 ! ,commission] ( ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics2 & 7v7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ,/ates2 7,c7 ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by section #cfe7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;g772 & 7,d7 en]gy indu/ry trade associations4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report1 to be entitl$ ! ,u4,s4 ,en]gy & ,employm5t ,report1 describ+ ! employm5t figures & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! av]age numb] ( h\rs devot$ to regulatory compliance1 bas$ on ! survey & analysis conduct$ "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 make ! data collect$ by ! ,c\ncil publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include employm5t figures & demographic data =-- 7i7 ! en]gy sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! electric p[] g5]ation & fuels sector2 & 7,,ii7 ! transmission1 /orage1 & di/ribution sector2 7ii7 ! en]gy effici5cy sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 ! motor vehicle sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,) respect to ea* sector describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include employm5t figures & demographic data sort$ by-- 7i7 ea* te*nology1 subte*nology1 & fuel type ( ^? sectors2 & 7ii7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg7-- 7,i7 ea* ,/ate2 7,,ii7 ea* t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,,iv7 ea* c\nty 7or equival5t jurisdiction7 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #edjd4 ,assi/+ ,f$]al ,facilities ) ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,te*nologies grant program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to provide grants au?oriz$ "u section #edf7;b7 ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbef7;b771 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #edje4 ,rebates ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! ext5d$ product sy/em rebate program au?oriz$ "u section #ajje ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 & 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! en]gy effici5t trans=m] rebate program au?oriz$ "u section #ajjf ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcag note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 #edjf4 ,model guidance = comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,additional s]vices ,! t]m additional s]vices means ! provision ( supplem5t>y p[]1 backup or /&by p[]1 ma9t5ance p[]1 or int]ruptible p[] to an electric consum] by an electric utility4 7#b7 ,wa/e heat to p[] sy/em ,! t]m wa/e heat to p[] sy/em means a sy/em t g5]ates electricity ?r\gh ! recov]y ( wa/e en]gy4 7#c7 ,o!r t]ms 7,a7 ,purpa ,! t]ms electric consum]1 electric utility1 int]connection s]vice1 nonregulat$ electric utility1 & ,/ate regulatory au?ority h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 )9 ! mean+ ( title ,i ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa et seq474 7,b7 ,epca ,! t]ms comb9$ heat & p[] sy/em & wa/e en]gy h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #cga ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcda74 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission & o!r appropriate entities1 %all review exi/+ rules & proc$ures relat+ to int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates = electric g5]ation ) nameplate capacity up to #aej megawatts connect+ at ei!r di/ribution or transmission voltage levels to id5tify b>ri]s to ! deploym5t ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,! review "u ?is subsection %all include a review ( exi/+ rules & proc$ures relat+ to-- 7,a7 det]m9+ & assign+ co/s ( int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices2 & 7,b7 ensur+ adequate co/ recov]y by an electric utility = int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices4 7c7 ,model guidance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission & o!r appropriate entities1 %all issue model guidance = int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices = consid]ation by ,/ate regulatory au?orities & nonregulat$ electric utilities to r$uce ! b>ri]s id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,curr5t be/ practices ,! model guidance issu$ "u ?is subsection %all reflect1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 curr5t be/ practices to enc\rage ! deploym5t ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems :ile ensur+ ! safety & reliability ( ! int]connect$ units & ! di/ribution & transmission networks to :i* ! units connect1 includ+-- 7,a7 relevant curr5t /&>ds develop$ by ! ,in/itute ( ,electrical & ,electronic ,eng9e]s2 & 7,b7 model codes & rules adopt$ by-- 7i7 ,/ates2 or 7ii7 associations ( ,/ate regulatory ag5cies4 7#c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 e/abli%+ ! model guidance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! appropriat5ess ( us+ /&>ds or proc$ures = int]connection s]vice t v>y bas$ on unit size1 fuel type1 or o!r relevant *>act]i/ics2 7,b7 ! appropriat5ess ( e/abli%+ fa/-track proc$ures = int]connection s]vice2 7,c7 ! value ( consi/5cy ) ,f$]al int]connection rules e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,d7 ! be/ practices us$ to model outage assumptions & cont+5cies to det]m9e fees or rates = additional s]vices2 7,e7 ! appropriate duration1 magnitude1 or usage ( dem& *>ge rat*ets2 7,f7 pot5tial alt]native arrangem5ts ) respect to ! procurem5t ( additional s]vices1 includ+-- 7i7 contracts tailor$ to individual electric consum]s = additional s]vices2 7ii7 procurem5t ( additional s]vices by an electric utility f a competitive m>ket2 & 7iii7 waiv]s ( fees or rates = additional s]vices = small electric consum]s2 & 7,g7 outcomes su* z increas$ electric reliability1 fuel div]sification1 enhanc$ p[] quality1 & r$uc$ electric losses t may result f increas$ use ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4 ,,vi ,me?ane r$uction infra/ructure #fjja4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration ,section #cdi ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cdi4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,f$]al l& ,! t]m ,f$]al l& means l& adm9i/]$ by a l& managem5t ag5cy )9-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#b7 ,idl$ well ,! t]m idl$ well means a well-- 7,a7 t has be5 nonop]ational = n few] ?an #d ye>s2 & 7,b7 = :i* !re is no anticipat$ b5eficial future use4 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,op]ator ,! t]m op]ator1 ) respect to an oil or gas op]ation1 means any entity1 includ+ a lessee or op]at+ rights own]1 t has provid$ to a relevant au?ority a writt5 /atem5t t ! entity is responsible = ! oil or gas op]ation1 or any portion ( ! op]ation4 7#e7 ,orphan$ well ,! t]m orphan$ well-- 7,a7 ) respect to ,f$]al l& or ,tribal l&1 means a well-- 7i7 7,i7 t is n us$ = an au?oriz$ purpose1 su* z production1 injection1 or monitor+2 & 7,,ii7 7aa7 = :i* no op]ator c be locat$2 7bb7 ! op]ator ( :i* is unable-- 7,,aa7 to plug ! well2 & 7,,bb7 to rem$iate & reclaim ! well site2 or 7cc7 t is )9 ! ,national ,petroleum ,res]ve-,alaska2 & 7,b7 ) respect to ,/ate or private l&-- 7i7 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m by ! applicable ,/ate2 or 7ii7 if t ,/ate uses diff]5t t]m9ology1 has ! mean+ giv5 ano!r t]m us$ by ! ,/ate to describe a well eligible = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation by ! ,/ate4 7#f7 ,tribal l& ,! t]m ,tribal l& means any l& or int]e/ 9 l& own$ by an ,indian ,tribe1 ! title to :i* is-- 7,a7 held 9 tru/ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 subject to a re/riction aga9/ ali5ation "u ,f$]al law4 7b7 ,f$]al program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells locat$ on ,f$]al l&4 7#b7 ,includ$ activities ,! program "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 include a me?od (-- 7i7 id5tify+1 *>act]iz+1 & inv5tory+ orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure on ,f$]al l&2 & 7ii7 rank+ ^? orphan$ wells = priority 9 plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation1 bas$ on-- 7,i7 public heal? & safety2 7,,ii7 pot5tial environm5tal h>m2 & 7,,iii7 o!r subsurface impacts or l& use priorities2 7,b7 di/ribute fund+ 9 accordance ) ! priorities e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 =-- 7i7 plugg+ orphan$ wells2 7ii7 rem$iat+ & reclaim+ well pads & facilities associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 7iii7 rem$iat+ soil & re/or+ native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 & 7iv7 rem$iat+ l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7,c7 provide a public acc\nt+ ( ! co/s ( plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation = ea* orphan$ well2 7,d7 seek to det]m9e ! id5tities ( pot5tially responsible p>ties associat$ ) ! orphan$ well 7or a surety or gu>antor ( su* a p>ty71 to ! ext5t su* in=mation c be asc]ta9$1 & make ef=ts to obta9 reimbursem5t = exp5ditures to ! ext5t practicable2 7,e7 measure or e/imate & track-- 7i7 emissions ( me?ane & o!r gases associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7ii7 contam9ation ( gr\ndwat] or surface wat] associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7,f7 id5tify & address any disproportionate burd5 ( adv]se human heal? or environm5tal effects ( orphan$ wells on communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & indig5\s communities4 7#c7 ,idl$ wells ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 %all-- 7,a7 p]iodically review all idl$ wells on ,f$]al l&2 & 7,b7 r$uce ! inv5tory ( idl$ wells on ,f$]al l&4 7#d7 ,coop]ation & consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 "w coop]atively )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 affect$ ,indian ,tribes2 & 7iii7 ea* ,/ate )9 :i* ,f$]al l& is locat$2 & 7,b7 consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7ii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7c7 ,fund+ = /ate programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ,/ates1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection-- 7,a7 initial grants "u p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 =mula grants "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 p]=mance grants "u p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use fund+ provid$ "u ?is subsection = any ( ! foll[+ purposes3 7i7 ,to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells locat$ on ,/ate-own$ or privately own$ l&4 7ii7 ,to id5tify & *>act]ize undocum5t$ orphan$ wells on ,/ate & private l&4 7iii7 ,to rank orphan$ wells bas$ on factors includ+-- 7,i7 public heal? & safety2 7,,ii7 pot5tial environm5tal h>m2 & 7,,iii7 o!r l& use priorities4 7iv7 ,to make in=mation reg>d+ ! use ( funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection available on a public website4 7v7 ,to measure & track-- 7,i7 emissions ( me?ane & o!r gases associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7,,ii7 contam9ation ( gr\ndwat] or surface wat] associat$ ) orphan$ wells4 7vi7 ,to rem$iate soil & re/ore native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7vii7 ,to rem$iate l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7viii7 ,to id5tify & address any disproportionate burd5 ( adv]se human heal? or environm5tal effects ( orphan$ wells on communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & indig5\s communities4 7ix7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 to adm9i/] a program to c>ry out any activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii74 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/ limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 a ,/ate %all n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection dur+ a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative co/s "u subp>agraph 7,a77ix74 7ii7 ,exception ,! limitation "u clause 7i7 %all n apply to funds us$ by a ,/ate z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii74 7#c7 ,initial grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute-- 7i7 n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj to ea* ,/ate t submits to ! ,secret>y1 by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 a reque/ = fund+ "u ?is clause1 includ+-- 7,i7 an e/imate ( ! numb] ( jobs t w be creat$ or sav$ ?r\gh ! activities propos$ to be fund$2 & 7,,ii7 a c]tification t-- 7aa7 ! ,/ate is a ,memb] ,/ate or ,associate ,memb] ,/ate ( ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission2 7bb7 !re are #a or m docum5t$ orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7cc7 ! ,/ate w use n less ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! fund+ reque/$ "u ?is subsection to issue new contracts1 am5d exi/+ contracts1 or issue grants = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation "w by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj to ea* ,/ate t-- 7,i7 reque/s fund+ "u ?is clause2 7,,ii7 does n receive a grant "u clause 7i72 & 7,,iii7 c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t-- 7aa7 ! ,/ate-- 7,,aa7 has 9 effect a plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation program = orphan$ wells2 or 7,,bb7 ! capacity to initiate su* a program2 or 7bb7 ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph w be us$ to c>ry out any adm9i/rative actions necess>y to develop an application = a =mula grant "u p>agraph 7#d7 or a p]=mance grant "u p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y ! c]tification requir$ "u clause 7i77,,ii7 or 7ii77,,iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 z applicable4 7,c7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u ?is p>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! date on :i* a ,/ate receives funds "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! means by :i* ! ,/ate us$ ! funds 9 accordance ) ! c]tification submitt$ by ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,=mula grants 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a =mula = ! di/ribution to ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( funds "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,description ( /ates ,a ,/ate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is a ,/ate t1 by n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 submits to ! ,secret>y a notice ( ! int5t ( ! ,/ate to submit an application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 includ+ a description ( ! factors describ$ 9 clause 7iii7 ) respect to ! ,/ate4 7iii7 ,factors ,! =mula e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 %all acc\nt =1 ) respect to an applicant ,/ate1 ! foll[+ factors3 7,i7 ,job losses 9 ! oil & gas indu/ry 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! p]iod-- 7aa7 beg9n+ on ,m>* #a1 #bjbj2 & 7bb7 end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act4 7,,ii7 ,! numb] ( docum5t$ orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 & ! project$ co/-- 7aa7 to plug or reclaim ^? orphan$ wells2 7bb7 to reclaim adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7iv7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #ge days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website ! am\nt t ea* ,/ate is eligible to receive "u ! =mula "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a =mula grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7i7 a description (-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate program = orphan$ well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration1 includ+ legal au?orities1 processes us$ to id5tify & prioritize orphan$ wells1 procurem5t me*anisms1 & o!r program elem5ts demon/rat+ ! read9ess ( ! ,/ate to c>ry out propos$ activities us+ ! grant2 7,,ii7 ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) ! grant1 includ+ an id5tification ( ! e/imat$ heal?1 safety1 habitat1 & environm5tal b5efits ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 & 7,,iii7 ! means by :i* ! in=mation reg>d+ ! activities ( ! ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph w be made available on a public website2 7ii7 an e/imate (-- 7,i7 ! numb] ( orphan$ wells 9 ! ,/ate t w be plugg$1 rem$iat$1 or reclaim$2 7,,ii7 ! project$ co/ (-- 7aa7 plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7bb7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 ! am\nt ( t project$ co/ t w be (fset by ! =feiture ( f9ancial assurance in/rum5ts1 ! e/imat$ salvage ( well site equipm5t1 or o!r proce$s f ! orphan$ wells & adjac5t l&2 7,,iv7 ! numb] ( jobs t w be creat$ or sav$ ?r\gh ! activities to be fund$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,v7 ! am\nt ( funds to be sp5t on adm9i/rative co/s2 7iii7 a c]tification t any f9ancial assurance in/rum5ts available to cov] plugg+1 rem$iation1 or reclamation co/s w be us$ by ! ,/ate2 & 7iv7 ! def9itions & processes us$ by ! ,/ate to =mally id5tify a well z-- 7,i7 an orphan$ well2 or 7,,ii7 if ! ,/ate uses diff]5t t]m9ology1 o!rwise eligible = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation by ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u ?is p>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds4 7,e7 ,consultation ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph reg>d+ ! eligibility ( a ,/ate to receive a =mula grant1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7iii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7#e7 ,p]=mance grants 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ,/ates1 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 regulatory improvem5t grants "u subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7ii7 mat*+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,f74 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application includ+-- 7i7 ea* elem5t describ$ 9 an application = a grant "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 activities c>ri$ out by ! ,/ate to address orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+-- 7,i7 increas+ ,/ate sp5d+ on well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation2 or 7,,ii7 improv+ regulation ( oil & gas wells2 & 7iii7 ! means by :i* ! ,/ate w use funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph-- 7,i7 to l[] unemploym5t 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 to improve economic conditions 9 economically di/ress$ areas ( ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,consultation ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph reg>d+ ! eligibility ( a ,/ate to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,e7 or 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7iii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7,e7 ,regulatory improvem5t grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an initial grant is provid$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 provide to ! ,/ate a regulatory improvem5t grant "u ?is subp>agraph1 if ! ,/ate meets1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y an application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 #a ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,i7 ,! ,/ate has /r5g!n$ plugg+ /&>ds & proc$ures design$ to ensure t wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate are plugg$ 9 an effective mann] t protects gr\ndwat] & o!r natural res\rces1 public heal? & safety1 & ! environm5t4 7,,ii7 ,! ,/ate has made improvem5ts to ,/ate programs design$ to r$uce future orphan$ well burd5s1 su* z f9ancial assurance re=m1 alt]native fund+ me*anisms = orphan$ well programs1 & re=ms to programs relat+ to well transf] or tempor>y ab&onm5t4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,numb] ,! ,secret>y may issue to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph n m ?an #a grant = ea* crit]ion describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a s+le grant provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph %all be n m ?an #bj1jjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,reimbursem5t = failure to ma9ta9 protections ,a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is subp>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! grant 9 any case 9 :i*1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( receipt ( ! grant1 ! ,/ate enacts a law or regulation t1 if 9 effect on ! date ( submission ( ! application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 w\ld h prev5t$ ! ,/ate f be+ eligible to receive ! grant "u clause 7i74 7,f7 ,mat*+ grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an initial grant is provid$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 provide to ! ,/ate fund+1 9 an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 ! av]age annual am\nt exp5d$ by ! ,/ate dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjaj ?r\gh #bjai-- 7aa7 to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells2 & 7bb7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 or infra/ructure2 & 7,,ii7 ! am\nt t ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ! ,/ate w exp5d1 dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,/ate w receive ! grant "u ?is subp>agraph-- 7aa7 to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells2 7bb7 to rem$iate or reclaim adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,fiscal ye> ,! ,secret>y may issue to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph n m ?an #a grant = ea* fiscal ye>4 7,,ii7 ,total funds provid$ ,! ,secret>y may provide to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph a total am\nt equal to n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjca4 7d7 ,tribal orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide to ,indian ,tribes grants 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 on reque/ ( an ,indian ,tribe & 9 lieu ( a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 adm9i/] & c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ,indian ,tribe may use a grant receiv$ "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well on ,tribal l&2 7ii7 to rem$iate soil & re/ore native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( an orphan$ well or associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 or infra/ructure on ,tribal l&2 7iii7 to rem$iate ,tribal l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7iv7 to provide an onl9e public acc\nt+ ( ! co/ ( plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation = ea* orphan$ well site on ,tribal l&2 7v7 to id5tify & *>act]ize undocum5t$ orphan$ wells on ,tribal l&2 & 7vi7 to develop or adm9i/] a ,tribal program to c>ry out any activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v74 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/ limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an ,indian ,tribe %all n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection dur+ a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative co/s "u subp>agraph 7,a77vi74 7ii7 ,exception ,! limitation "u clause 7i7 %all n apply to any funds us$ to c>ry out an adm9i/rative action necess>y = ! developm5t ( a ,tribal program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77vi74 7#c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to provide to an ,indian ,tribe a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! unemploym5t rate ( ! ,indian ,tribe on ! date on :i* ! ,indian ,tribe submits an application "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( orphan$ wells on ! ,tribal l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,indian ,tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7,a7 a description (-- 7i7 ! ,tribal program = orphan$ well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration1 includ+ legal au?orities1 processes us$ to id5tify & prioritize orphan$ wells1 procurem5t me*anisms1 & o!r program elem5ts demon/rat+ ! read9ess ( ! ,indian ,tribe to c>ry out ! propos$ activities1 or plans to develop su* a program2 & 7ii7 ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) ! grant1 includ+ an id5tification ( ! e/imat$ heal?1 safety1 habitat1 & environm5tal b5efits ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells & rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7,b7 an e/imate (-- 7i7 ! numb] ( orphan$ wells t w be plugg$1 rem$iat$1 or reclaim$2 & 7ii7 ! project$ co/ (-- 7,i7 plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7,,ii7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7,,iii7 decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to an ,indian ,tribe "u ?is subsection by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,indian ,tribe submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,an ,indian ,tribe t receives funds "u ?is subsection %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds1 except = cases 9 :i* ! ,secret>y has grant$ ! ,indian ,tribe an ext5d$ deadl9e = completion ( ! eligible activities aft] consultation4 7#g7 ,delegation to secret>y 9 lieu ( a grant 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 lieu ( a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,indian ,tribe may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ = ! ,secret>y to adm9i/] & c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities relat+ to an orphan$ well on behalf ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7,b7 ,adm9i/ration ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subsection 7h77#a77;,e71 on submission ( a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] or c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities = an orphan$ well on ,tribal l&4 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y & ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & oil & gas produc+ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes to support practical & economical rem$ies = environm5tal problems caus$ by orphan$ wells on ,f$]al l&1 ,tribal l&1 & ,/ate & private l&1 includ+ ! %>+ ( be/ practices 9 ! managem5t ( oil & gas well inv5tories to ensure ! availability ( funds to plug1 rem$iate1 & re/ore oil & gas well sites on cessation ( op]ation4 7f7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! program e/abli%$ & grants aw>d$ "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 an updat$ inv5tory ( wells locat$ on ,f$]al l&1 ,tribal l&1 & ,/ate & private l& t are-- 7,a7 orphan$ wells2 or 7,b7 at risk ( becom+ orphan$ wells2 7#b7 an e/imate ( ! quantities (-- 7,a7 me?ane & o!r gasses emitt$ f orphan$ wells2 & 7,b7 emissions r$uc$ z a result ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 & reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7#c7 ! numb] ( jobs creat$ & sav$ ?r\gh ! plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation ( orphan$ wells2 & 7#d7 ! acreage ( habitat re/or$ us+ grants aw>d$ to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells & to rem$iate or reclaim adjac5t l&1 toge!r ) a description ( ! purposes = :i* t l& is likely to be us$ 9 ! future4 7g7 ,effect ( section 7#a7 ,no expansion ( liability ,no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es or exp&s ! responsibility or liability ( any entity ) respect to-- 7,a7 plugg+ any well2 or 7,b7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ any well site4 7#b7 ,tribal l& ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7,a7 relieves ! ,secret>y ( any obligation "u section #c ( ! ,act ( ,may #aa1 #aich 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cif;c2 #eb ,/at4 #cdh1 *apt] #aih71 to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well locat$ on ,tribal l&2 or 7,b7 absolves ! ,unit$ ,/ates f a responsibility to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well locat$ on ,tribal l& or any o!r responsibility to an ,indian ,tribe1 includ+ any responsibility t d]ives f-- 7i7 ! tru/ relation%ip betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes2 7ii7 any treaty1 law1 or ,executive ord]2 or 7iii7 any agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & an ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,own] or op]ator n absolv$ ,no?+ 9 ?is section absolves ! own] or op]ator ( an oil or gas well ( any pot5tial liability =-- 7,a7 reimbursem5t ( any plugg+ or reclamation co/s associat$ ) ! well2 or 7,b7 any adv]se effect ( ! well on ! environm5t4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj3 7#a7 to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! program "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 #gge1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#c72 7,c7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#d72 7,d7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#e72 & 7,e7 #aej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! program "u subsection 7d72 7#b7 to ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 #cj1jjj1jjj to conduct rese>* & developm5t activities 9 coop]ation ) ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission to assi/ ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes 9-- 7,a7 id5tify+ & *>act]iz+ undocum5t$ orphan$ wells2 & 7,b7 mitigat+ ! environm5tal risks ( undocum5t$ orphan$ wells2 & 7#c7 to ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission1 #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is section4 4 ,,vii ,ab&on$ m9e l& reclamation #gjja4 ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = deposit into ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund e/abli%$ by section #dja7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;a77 #aa1bic1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7b7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7g71 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be us$ to provide1 z exp$iti\sly z practicable1 to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 annual grants = ab&on$ m9e l& & wat] reclamation projects "u ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abja et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible grant recipi5ts ,grants may be made "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t h a ,/ate or ,tribal program approv$ "u section #dje ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abce72 7,b7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t are c]tifi$ "u section #daa7;a7 ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abdj;a7a772 & 7,c7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t are ref]r$ to 9 section #djb7;g77#h77;,b7 ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;g77#h77;,b774 7#c7 ,contract aggregation ,9 apply+ = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes may aggregate bids into l>g] /atewide or regional contracts4 7c7 ,cov]$ activities ,grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all only be us$ = activities describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #djc & section #daj ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc1 #abdj74 7d7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all allocate & di/ribute am\nts made available = grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes on an equal annual basis ov] a #ae-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 bas$ on ! numb] ( tons ( coal hi/orically produc$ 9 ! ,/ates or f ! applicable ,indian l& be=e ,augu/ #c1 #aigg1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe is c]tifi$ "u section #daa7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abdj;a7a774 7#b7 ,surface m9+ control & reclamation ,act exception ,section #dja7;f77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;f77#c77;,b77 %all n apply to grant funds di/ribut$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,report to ,congress on allocations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ allocation to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes is made "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit to ,congress a report t describes any progress made "u ?is section 9 address+ out/&+ reclamation ne$s "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #djc or section #daj ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation & ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc1 #abdj74 7,b7 ,input ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all-- 7i7 prior to submitt+ ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 solicit ! input ( ! ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes reg>d+ ! progress ref]r$ to 9 t subp>agraph2 & 7ii7 include 9 ! report submitt$ to ,congress "u t subp>agraph a description ( any input receiv$ "u clause 7i74 7#d7 ,r$i/ribution ( funds 7,a7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #bj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all evaluate grant paym5ts to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes made "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,unus$ funds ,on completion ( ! evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes %all return any unus$ funds "u ?is section to ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund4 7e7 ,total am\nt ( grant ,! total am\nt ( grant fund+ provid$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 to an eligible ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all be n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj1 to ! ext5t t ! am\nt ne$$ = reclamation projects describ$ 9 t subsection on ! l& ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe is n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,priority ,9 addition to ! priorities describ$ 9 section #djc7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc7;a771 9 provid+ grants "u ?is section1 priority may also be giv5 to reclamation projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 t provide employm5t = curr5t & =m] employees ( ! coal indu/ry4 7g7 ,res]vation ,( ! funds made available "u subsection 7a71 #be1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to provide ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes ) ! f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance necess>y = ! purpose ( mak+ am5dm5ts to ! inv5tory ma9ta9$ "u section #djc7;c7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc7;c774 #gjjb4 ,ab&on$ m9e reclamation fee 7a7 ,am\nt ,section #djb7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bh c5ts & ins]t+ #bb4d c5ts2 7#b7 by /rik+ #ab c5ts & ins]t+ #i4f c5ts2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ #h c5ts & ins]t+ #f4d c5ts4 7b7 ,duration ,section #djb7;b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcd4 #gjjc4 ,am\nts di/ribut$ f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund ,section #dja7;f77#b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;f77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce2 & 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjcf2 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjcf2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce4 #gjjd4 ,ab&on$ h>drock m9e reclamation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a program to inv5tory1 assess1 decommission1 reclaim1 respond to haz>d\s sub/ance releases on1 & rem$iate ab&on$ h>drock m9e l& bas$ on conditions includ+ ne$1 public heal? & safety1 pot5tial environm5tal h>m1 & o!r l& use priorities4 7b7 ,aw>d ( grants ,subject to ! availability ( funds1 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants on a competitive or =mula basis to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t h jurisdiction ov] ab&on$ h>drock m9e l& to reclaim t l&4 7c7 ,eligibility ,am\nts made available "u ?is section may only be us$ = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 local1 & private l& t has be5 affect$ by pa/ h>drock m9+ activities1 & wat] res\rces t trav]se or are contigu\s to su* l&1 includ+ any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,l& & wat] res\rces t 7-- 7,a7 us$ =1 or affect$ by1 h>drock m9+ activities2 & 7,b7 ab&on$ or left 9 an inadequate reclamation /atus be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,l& = :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation t !re is no cont9u+ reclamation responsibility ( a claim hold]1 liable p>ty1 op]ator1 or o!r p]son t ab&on$ ! site prior to completion ( requir$ reclamation "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be us$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,exclusion ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may n be us$ to fulfill obligations "u ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 agre$ to 9 a legal settlem5t or impos$ by a c\rt1 :e!r = paym5t ( funds or = "w to be p]=m$4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be = grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u subsection 7b7 = eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a72 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be = available to ! ,secret>y = eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 on ,f$]al l&4 7#b7 ,transf] ,! ,secret>y may transf] am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 ,,viii ,natural res\rces-relat$ infra/ructure1 wildfire managem5t1 & ecosy/em re/oration #hjja4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #h4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program74 7b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 tak+ into acc\nt =eseeable *anges 9 wea!r & hydrology-- 7#a7 re/ore passages = fi% & o!r aquatic species by-- 7,a7 improv+1 repair+1 or replac+ culv]ts & o!r infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 remov+ b>ri]s1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 f ! passages2 7#b7 decommission unau?oriz$ us]-creat$ roads & trails t are n a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail1 if ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em has publi%$-- 7,a7 a ,motor ,vehicle ,use ,map & ! road is n id5tifi$ z a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road on t ,motor ,vehicle ,use ,map2 or 7,b7 a map depict+ ! au?oriz$ trails 9 ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em & ! trail is n id5tifi$ z a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail on t map2 7#c7 prep>e previ\sly clos$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads = long-t]m /orage1 9 accordance ) subsections 7c77#a7 & 7d71 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 prev5ts motor vehicle use1 z appropriate to con=m to r\te designations2 7,b7 prev5ts ! roads f damag+ adjac5t res\rces1 includ+ aquatic & wildlife res\rces2 7,c7 r$uces or elim9ates ! ne$ = road ma9t5ance2 & 7,d7 pres]ves ! roads = future use2 7#d7 decommission previ\sly clos$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads & trails 9 accordance ) subsections 7c77#a7 & 7d72 7#e7 relocate ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads & trails-- 7,a7 to increase resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7,b7 to respond to *ang+ res\rce conditions & public input2 7#f7 conv]t ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trails1 :ile all[+ = cont9u$ use = motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ recreation1 to ! ext5t ! use is compatible ) ! managem5t /atus ( ! road or trail2 7#g7 decommission tempor>y roads-- 7,a7 t 7 con/ruct$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section-- 7i7 = em]g5cy op]ations2 or 7ii7 to facilitate a res\rce extraction project2 7,b7 t 7 designat$ z a tempor>y road by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 7i7 9 violation ( section #aj7;b7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjh7;b771 on :i* vegetation cov] has n be5 ree/abli%$2 or 7ii7 t h n be5 fully decommission$2 & 7#h7 c>ry out projects on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads1 trails1 & bridges to improve resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7c7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,project eligibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may only fund "u ! ,program a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 if ! ,secret>y previ\sly & sep>ately-- 7i7 solicit$ public comm5t = *ang+ ! managem5t /atus ( ! applicable ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail-- 7,i7 to close ! road or trail to access2 & 7,,ii7 to m9imize impacts to natural res\rces2 & 7ii7 has clos$ ! road or trail to access z describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,ea* project c>ri$ out "u ! ,program %all be on a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail1 except ) respect to-- 7i7 a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 or 7ii7 a project c>ri$ out on a wat]%$ = :i* ! ,secret>y has ent]$ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u section #cbc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a74 7#b7 ,annual selection ( projects = fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a process = annually select+ projects = fund+ "u ! ,program1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 7,b7 solicit & consid] public input regionally 9 ! rank+ ( projects = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7,c7 give priority = fund+ "u ! ,program to projects t w\ld-- 7i7 protect or improve wat] quality 9 public dr9k+ wat] s\rce areas2 7ii7 re/ore ! habitat ( a ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or s5sitive fi% or wildlife species2 or 7iii7 ma9ta9 future access to ! adjac5t area = ! public1 contractors1 p]mittees1 or firefight]s2 & 7,d7 publi% on ! website ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7i7 ! selection process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 a li/ t includes a description & ! propos$ outcome ( ea* project fund$ "u ! ,program 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,9 implem5t+ ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7#a7 ! sy/em ( roads & trails on ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em-- 7,a7 is adequate to meet any increas+ dem&s = timb]1 recreation1 & o!r uses2 7,b7 provides = int5sive use1 protection1 developm5t1 & managem5t ( ! l& "u pr9ciples ( multiple use & su/a9$ yield ( products & s]vices2 7,c7 does n damage1 degrade1 or impair adjac5t res\rces1 includ+ aquatic & wildlife res\rces1 to ! ext5t practicable2 7,d7 reflects long-t]m fund+ expectations2 & 7,e7 is adequate = support+ em]g5cy op]ations1 su* z evacuation r\tes dur+ wildfires1 floods1 & o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7#b7 all projects fund$ "u ! ,program are consi/5t ) any applicable =e/ plan or travel managem5t plan4 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,a decision to fund a project "u ! ,program %all n affect any det]m9ation made previ\sly or to be made 9 ! future by ! ,secret>y ) reg>d to road or trail closures4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to c>ry out section #h ( ,public ,law #hh-feg 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #hjjb4 ,/udy & report on feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9e sites 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t1 %all conduct1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9$ sites4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 recomm5dations = h[ a program c\ld be implem5t$ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t to revegetate reclaim$ m9$ sites2 7#b7 id5tifications ( reclaim$ m9e sites t w\ld be suitable = inclusion 9 su* a program1 includ+ sites on l& t-- 7,a7 is subject to title ,,iv ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq472 & 7,b7 is n subject to t title2 7#c7 a description ( any b>ri]s to implem5tation ( su* a program1 includ+ :e!r ! program w\ld pot5tially int]f]e ) ! au?orities conta9$ 91 or ! implem5tation (1 ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abja et seq471 includ+ ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund creat$ by section #dja ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7 & ,/ate reclamation programs "u section #dje ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abce72 & 7#d7 a description ( ! pot5tial = job creation & work=ce ne$s if su* a program 0 implem5t$4 #hjjc4 ,wildfire risk r$uction 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 #c1cfi1bjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,treatm5t ,( ! ,f$]al l& or ,indian =e/ l& or rangel& t has be5 id5tifi$ z hav+ a v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all1 by n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 conduct re/oration treatm5ts & improve ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( #aj1jjj1jjj acres t are locat$ 9-- 7#a7 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 or 7#b7 a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area4 7c7 ,activities ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ent]+ into an agreem5t ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to e/abli% & op]ate a program t makes use ( ! ,geo/ation>y ,op]ational ,environm5tal ,satellite ,program to rapidly detect & report wildfire />ts 9 all areas 9 :i* ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture has f9ancial responsibility = wildl& fire protection & prev5tion1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#b7 #fjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! sal>ies & exp5ses ( ,f$]al wildl& firefight]s 9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #abj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #dhj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to acquire te*nology & infra/ructure = ea* ,type ,i & ,type ,,ii incid5t managem5t team to ma9ta9 int]op]ability ) respect to ! radio frequ5cies us$ by any respond+ ag5cy2 7#d7 #cj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to provide f9ancial assi/ance to ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5t to e/abli% & op]ate ,rev]se-#iaa telecommunication sy/ems2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to e/abli% & implem5t a pilot program to provide to local gov]nm5ts f9ancial assi/ance = ! acquisition ( slip-on tank] units to e/abli% fleets ( vehicles t c be quickly conv]t$ to be op]at$ z fire eng9es2 7#f7 #a1bjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 to develop & publi%1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 a map depict+ at-risk communities 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa771 includ+ ,tribal at-risk communities2 7#g7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 preplann+ fire response work%ops t develop-- 7,i7 pot5tial op]ational del9eations2 & 7,,ii7 select pot5tial control locations2 & 7ii7 work=ce tra9+ = /aff1 non-,f$]al firefight]s1 & ,native village fire crews =-- 7,i7 wildl& firefight+2 & 7,,ii7 increas+ ! pace & scale ( vegetation treatm5ts1 includ+ tra9+ on h[ to prep>e & implem5t l>ge l&scape treatm5ts2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7ii7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#h7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to ent] into an agreem5t ) a ,s\?we/ ,ecological ,re/oration ,in/itute e/abli%$ "u ! ,s\?we/ ,=e/ ,heal? & ,wildfire ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgja et seq47-- 7,a7 to compile & display exi/+ data1 includ+ geographic data1 = haz>d\s fuel r$uction or wildfire prev5tion treatm5ts und]tak5 by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 includ+ treatm5ts und]tak5 ) fund+ provid$ "u ?is title2 7,b7 to compile & display exi/+ data1 includ+ geographic data1 = l>ge wildfires1 z def9$ by ! ,national ,wildfire ,coord9at+ ,gr\p1 t occur 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 to facilitate coord9ation & use ( exi/+ & future int]ag5cy fuel treatm5t data1 includ+ geographic data1 = ! purposes (-- 7i7 assess+ & plann+ cross-b\nd>y fuel treatm5ts2 & 7ii7 monitor+ ! effects ( treatm5ts on wildfire outcomes & ecosy/em re/oration s]vices1 us+ ! data compil$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7,d7 to publi% a report e #e ye>s %[+ ! ext5t to :i* treatm5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & previ\s wildfires affect ! b\nd>ies ( wildfires1 categoriz$ by-- 7i7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7ii7 region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 treatm5t type2 & 7,e7 to c>ry out o!r relat$ activities ( a ,s\?we/ ,ecological ,re/oration ,in/itute1 z au?oriz$ by ! ,s\?we/ ,=e/ ,heal? & ,wildfire ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgja et seq472 7#i7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be available = activities conduct$ "u ! ,jo9t ,fire ,sci5ce ,program1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#aj7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = collaboration & collaboration-bas$ activities1 includ+ facilitation1 c]tification ( collaboratives1 & plann+ & implem5t+ projects "u ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 9 accordance ) subsection 7e72 7#aa7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 conduct+ me*anical ?9n+ & timb] h>ve/+ 9 an ecologically appropriate mann] t maximizes ! ret5tion ( l>ge trees1 z appropriate = ! =e/ type1 to ! ext5t t ! trees promote fire-resili5t /&s2 or 7ii7 precomm]cial ?9n+ 9 "y gr[? /&s = wildlife habitat b5efits to provide subsi/5ce res\rces2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7ii7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ab7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coop]ation ) ,/ates1 to aw>d community wildfire def5se grants to at-risk communities 9 accordance ) subsection 7f72 7#ac7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = plann+ & conduct+ prescrib$ fires & relat$ activities1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ad7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = develop+ or improv+ pot5tial control locations1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g77;,a77i77,,ii71 includ+ in/all+ fuelbreaks 7includ+ fuelbreaks /udi$ "u subsection 7i771 ) a focus on %ad$ fuelbreaks :5 ecologically appropriate1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ae7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = contract+ or employ+ crews ( labor]s to modify & remove flammable vegetation on ,f$]al l& & = us+ mat]ials f treatm5ts1 to ! ext5t practicable1 to produce bio*> & o!r innovative wood products1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( exi/+ locally bas$ organizations t engage "y adults1 ,native y\?1 & vet]ans 9 s]vice projects1 su* z y\? & cons]vation corps1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#af7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = po/-fire re/oration activities t are implem5t$ n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date t a wildl& fire is conta9$1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ag7 #h1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 to provide fe$/ock to firewood banks2 & 7,b7 to provide f9ancial assi/ance = ! op]ation ( firewood banks2 & 7#ah7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ! procurem5t & placem5t ( wildfire detection & real-"t monitor+ equipm5t1 su* z s5sors1 cam]as1 & o!r relevant equipm5t1 9 areas at risk ( wildfire or po/-burn$ areas4 7d7 ,wildl& firefight]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 coord9ate ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t to develop a di/9ct wildl& firefight] occupational s]ies4 7#b7 ,haz>d\s duty diff]5tial n affect$ ,section #eede7;d77#a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ except & all t foll[s ?r\gh & at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8except-- 7,a7 an employee 9 an occupational s]ies cov]+ positions = :i* ! prim>y duties involve ! prev5tion1 control1 suppression1 or managem5t ( wildl& fires1 z det]m9$ by ! ,(fice2 & 7,b7 9 su* o!r circum/ances z ! ,(fice may by regulation prescribe2 & 4 7#c7 ,curr5t employees ,any individual employ$ z a wildl& firefight] on ! date on :i* ! occupational s]ies e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 takes effect may elect-- 7,a7 to rema9 9 ! occupational s]ies 9 :i* ! individual is employ$2 or 7,b7 to be includ$ 9 ! wildl& firefight] occupational s]ies e/abli%$ "u t p>agraph4 7#d7 ,p]man5t employees2 increase 9 sal>y ,us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 beg9n+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all-- 7,a7 seek to conv]t n few] ?an #a1jjj seasonal wildl& firefight]s to wildl& firefight]s t-- 7i7 are full-"t1 p]man5t1 ye>-r\nd ,f$]al employees2 & 7ii7 r$uce haz>d\s fuels on ,f$]al l& n few] ?an #hjj h\rs p] ye>2 & 7,b7 increase ! base sal>y ( a ,f$]al wildl& firefight] by ! less] ( an am\nt t is comm5surate ) an increase ( #bj1jjj p] ye> or an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! base sal>y1 if ! ,secret>y conc]n$1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 makes a writt5 det]m9ation t ! position ( ! ,f$]al wildl& firefight] is locat$ )9 a specifi$ geographic area 9 :i* x is difficult to recruit or reta9 a ,f$]al wildl& firefight]4 7#e7 ,national wildfire coord9at+ gr\p ,us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all-- 7,a7 develop & adh]e to recomm5dations = mitigation /rategies = wildl& firefight]s to m9imize exposure due to l9e-(-duty environm5tal haz>ds2 & 7,b7 e/abli% programs = p]man5t1 tempor>y1 seasonal1 & ye>-r\nd wildl& firefight]s to recognize & address m5tal heal? ne$s1 includ+ po/-traumatic /ress disord] c>e4 7e7 ,collaborative =e/ l&scape re/oration program ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#aj7-- 7#a7 solicit new project proposals "u ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,program72 7#b7 provide up to #e ye>s ( additional fund+ ( any proposal orig9ally select$ = fund+ "u ! ,program prior to ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah-- 7,a7 t has be5 approv$ = an ext5sion ( fund+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,b7 t has be5 recomm5d$ = an ext5sion ( fund+ by ! advisory panel e/abli%$ "u section #djjc7;e7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;e77 prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture subsequ5tly approves2 & 7#c7 select project proposals = fund+ "u ! ,program 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 gives priority to a project proposal t w treat acres t-- 7i7 h be5 id5tifi$ z hav+ v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 & 7ii7 are locat$ 9-- 7,i7 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 or 7,,ii7 a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area2 7,b7 takes into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! co/ p] acre ( ,f$]al l& or ,indian =e/ l& or rangel& acres describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to be treat$2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( acres describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to be treat$2 7,c7 gives priority to a project proposal t is propos$ by a collaborative t has successfully accompli%$ treatm5ts consi/5t ) a writt5 plan t includ$ a propos$ s*$ule ( complet+ ^? treatm5ts1 :i* is n limit$ to an e>li] proposal fund$ "u ! ,program2 & 7,d7 discont9ues fund+ = a project t fails to a*ieve ! results includ$ 9 a project proposal submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = m ?an #b consecutive ye>s4 7f7 ,community wildfire def5se grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#ab71 e/abli% a program1 :i* %all be sep>ate f ! program e/abli%$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 "u :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,/ates1 %all aw>d grants to at-risk communities1 includ+ ,indian ,tribes-- 7,a7 to develop or revise a community wildfire protection plan2 & 7,b7 to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 a community wildfire protection plan t is n m ?an #aj ye>s old4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all give priority to an at-risk community t is-- 7,a7 9 an area id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture z hav+ high or v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 7,b7 a l[-income community2 or 7,c7 a community impact$ by a sev]e disa/]4 7#c7 ,community wildfire def5se grants 7,a7 ,grant am\nts ,a grant-- 7i7 aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be = n m ?an #bej1jjj2 & 7ii7 aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be = n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,co/ %>+ requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,expect z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! non-,f$]al co/ 7includ+ ! adm9i/rative co/7 ( c>ry+ out a project us+ funds f a grant aw>d$ "u ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,i7 n less ?an #aj p]c5t = a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,,ii7 n less ?an #be p]c5t = a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may waive ! co/-%>+ requirem5t "u clause 7i7 = a project t s]ves an und]s]v$ community4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all n aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to an at-risk community t is locat$ 9 a c\nty or community t-- 7i7 is locat$ 9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 has n adopt$ an ord9ance or regulation t requires ! con/ruction ( new ro(s on build+s to adh]e to /&>ds t are simil> to1 or m /r+5t ?an-- 7,i7 ! ro( con/ruction /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 or 7,,ii7 an applicable model build+ code e/abli%$ by ! ,int]national ,code ,c\ncil4 7g7 ,priorities ,9 c>ry+ out projects us+ am\nts made available "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 z applicable1 %all prioritize fund+ = projects-- 7#a7 = :i* any applicable processes "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h be5 complet$ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 t r$uce ! likelihood ( exp]i5c+ un*>act]i/ically sev]e effects f a pot5tial wildfire by focus+ on areas /rategically important = r$uc+ ! risks associat$ ) wildfires2 7#c7 t maximize ! ret5tion ( l>ge trees1 z appropriate = ! =e/ type1 to ! ext5t t ! trees promote fire-resili5t /&s2 7#d7 t d n include ! e/abli%m5t ( p]man5t roads2 7#e7 = :i* fund+ w\ld be committ$ to decommission all tempor>y roads con/ruct$ to c>ry out ! project2 & 7#f7 t fully ma9ta9 or contribute t[>d ! re/oration ( ! /ructure & composition ( old gr[? /&s consi/5t ) ! *>act]i/ics ( t =e/ type1 tak+ into acc\nt ! contribution ( ! old gr[? /& to l&scape fire adaption & wat]%$ heal?1 unless ! old gr[? /& is "p ( a sci5ce-bas$ ecological re/oration project au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ t meets applicable protection & old gr[? enhancem5t objectives1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 7h7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all complete & submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives an annual report describ+ ! numb] ( acres ( l& on :i* projects c>ri$ out us+ funds made available "u ?is section improv$ ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( ! l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7i7 ,wildfire prev5tion /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all initiate a /udy ( ! con/ruction & ma9t5ance ( a sy/em ( /rategically plac$ fuelbreaks to control wildfires 9 we/]n ,/ates4 7#b7 ,review ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all review-- 7,a7 a full suite ( manual1 *emical1 & me*anical treatm5ts2 & 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! sy/em describ$ 9 t p>agraph 9 r$uc+ wildfire risk & protect+ communities4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all det]m9e :e!r to initiate ! prep>ation ( a programmatic environm5tal impact /atem5t implem5t+ ! sy/em describ$ 9 t p>agraph 9 appropriate locations4 7j7 ,monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t plan & /rategy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all e/abli% a #e-ye> monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t plan t-- 7,a7 describes activities "u subsection 7c7 t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior w take to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire by conduct+ re/oration treatm5ts & improv+ ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( #aj1jjj1jjj acres ( ,f$]al l& or ,tribal ,=e/ l& or rangel& t is id5tifi$ z hav+ v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial1 n includ+ annual treatm5ts o!rwise s*$ul$2 7,b7 e/abli%es a process = prioritiz+ treatm5ts 9 areas & communities at ! highe/ risk ( cata/rophic wildfires2 7,c7 includes an innovative plan & process-- 7i7 to lev]age public-private p>tn]%ips & res\rces1 %>$ /ew>d%ip agreem5ts1 good neighbor agreem5ts1 & simil> contract+ au?orities2 7ii7 to prioritize projects = :i* any applicable processes "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h be5 complet$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7iii7 to /reaml9e subsequ5t projects bas$ on exi/+ /atutory or regulatory au?orities2 & 7iv7 to develop int]ag5cy teams to increase coord9ation & effici5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba72 & 7,d7 e/abli%es a process = coord9at+ prioritization & treatm5t ) ,/ate & local entities & affect$ /akehold]s4 7#b7 ,/rategy ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 %all publi% a long-t]m1 outcome-bas$ monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t /rategy-- 7,a7 to ma9ta9 =e/ heal? improvem5ts & wildfire risk r$uction accompli%$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 to cont9ue treatm5t at levels necess>y to address ! #bj1jjj1jjj acres ne$+ priority treatm5t ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( publication ( ! /rategy2 & 7,c7 to proactively conduct treatm5t at a level necess>y to m9imize ! risk ( wildfire to surr\nd+ at-risk communities4 7k7 ,au?oriz$ haz>d\s fuels projects ,a project c>ri$ out us+ fund+ au?oriz$ "u p>agraphs 7#aa77;,a77i71 7#ac71 or 7#ad7 ( subsection 7c7 %all be consid]$ an au?oriz$ haz>d\s fuel r$uction project pursuant to section #ajb ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feab74 #hjjd4 ,ecosy/em re/oration 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 #b1acj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,activities ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available1 9 accordance ) subsection 7c71 to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 ent]+ into contracts1 includ+ /ew>d%ip contracts or agreem5ts1 ! purpose ( ea* ( :i* %all be to re/ore ecological heal? on n few] ?an #aj1jjj acres ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 & = sal>ies & exp5ses associat$ ) prep>+ & execut+ ^? contracts2 & 7ii7 e/abli%+ a ,work+ ,capital ,fund t may be access$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to fund requirem5ts ( contracts describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ cancellation & t]m9ation co/s1 consi/5t ) section #fjd7;h7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7h771 & p]iodic paym5ts ov] ! span ( ! contract p]iod2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to ent] into contracts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #aej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to ent] into contracts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 & 7iii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available until exp5d$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 to e/abli% ! ,work+ ,capital ,fund describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to provide to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes = implem5t+ re/oration projects on ,f$]al l& pursuant to good neighbor agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 or agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #b7;b7 ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7b771 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #afj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to provide f9ancial assi/ance to facilities t pur*ase & process byproducts f ecosy/em re/oration projects 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7#d7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to provide grants to ,/ates1 t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes = implem5t+ volunt>y ecosy/em re/oration projects on private or public l&1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 t-- 7,a7 prioritizes fund+ cross-b\nd>y projects2 & 7,b7 requires mat*+ fund+ f ! ,/ate1 t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or ,indian ,tribe to be eligible to receive ! fund+2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to aw>d grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes to e/abli% r5tal programs = portable skidd] bridges1 bridge mats1 or o!r tempor>y wat] cross+ /ructures1 to m9imize /ream b$ di/urbance on non-,f$]al l& & ,f$]al l&2 7#f7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = invasive species detection1 prev5tion1 & eradication1 includ+ conduct+ rese>* & provid+ res\rces to facilitate detection ( invasive species at po9ts ( entry & aw>d+ grants = eradication ( invasive species on non-,f$]al l& & on ,f$]al l&1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#g7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to re/ore1 prep>e1 or adapt recreation sites on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 9 accordance ) subsection 7e72 7#h7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to re/ore native vegetation & mitigate environm5tal haz>ds on m9$ l& on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to e/abli% & implem5t a national revegetation ef=t on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&1 includ+ to implem5t ! ,national ,se$ ,/rategy = ,rehabilitation & ,re/oration1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #gj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #acj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7#aj7 #hj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 to e/abli% a collaborative-bas$1 l&scape-scale re/oration program to re/ore wat] quality or fi% passage on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 9 accordance ) subsection 7f74 7c7 ,ecological heal? re/oration contracts 7#a7 ,submission ( li/ ( projects to ,congress ,until ! date on :i* all ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 are exp5d$1 n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a li/ ( projects to be fund$ "u t subsection 9 ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,a7 a detail$ description ( ea* project2 & 7,b7 an e/imate ( ! co/1 includ+ sal>ies & exp5ses1 = ! project4 7#b7 ,alt]nate allocation ,appropriations ,acts may provide = alt]nate allocation ( am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#a71 consi/5t ) ! allocations "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t subsection4 7#c7 ,lack ( alt]nate allocations ,if ,congress has n enact$ legislation e/abli%+ alt]nate allocations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ! date on :i* ! ,act mak+ full-ye> appropriations = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 ,environm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies = ! applicable fiscal ye> is enact$ into law1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 %all be allocat$ by ! ,presid5t4 7d7 ,wood products infra/ructure ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all-- 7#a7 develop a rank+ sy/em t categorizes units ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 ) reg>d to treat+ areas at risk ( unnaturally sev]e wildfire or insect or disease infe/ation1 z be+-- 7,a7 v l[ priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,b7 l[ priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,c7 m$ium priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,d7 high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 or 7,e7 v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7#b7 det]m9e1 = a unit id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z be+ high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal1 if-- 7,a7 a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility exi/s 9 close proximity to1 or a =e/ work] is seek+ to conduct re/oration treatm5t "w on or 9 close proximity to1 ! unit2 & 7,b7 ! pres5ce ( a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility w\ld sub/antially decrease or does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal2 7#c7 9 accordance ) any conditions ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture det]m9es to be necess>y1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#c71 provide f9ancial assi/ance1 includ+ a l[-int]e/ loan or a loan gu>antee1 to an entity seek+ to e/abli%1 reop51 retr(it1 exp&1 or improve a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility 9 close proximity to a unit ( ,f$]al l& t has be5 id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z high or v high priority = ecological re/oration1 if ! pres5ce ( a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility w\ld sub/antially decrease or does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal on ! unit ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7#d7 to ! ext5t practicable1 :5 allocat+ fund+ to units ( ,f$]al l& = ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal1 give priority to a unit ( ,f$]al l& t-- 7,a7 has be5 id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z be+ high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 & 7,b7 has a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility-- 7i7 t1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 exi/s 9 close proximity to ! unit2 & 7,,ii7 does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal on ! unit2 or 7ii7 t has receiv$ f9ancial assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#c74 7e7 ,recreation sites 7#a7 ,site re/oration & improvem5ts ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#g71 #de1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & #ce1jjj1jjj %all be made available ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to re/ore1 prep>e1 or adapt recreation sites on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 t h exp]i5c$ or may likely exp]i5ce visitation & use beyond ! c>ry+ capacity ( ! sites4 7#b7 ,public use recreation cab9s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#g71 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture =-- 7i7 ! op]ation1 repair1 recon/ruction1 & con/ruction ( public use recreation cab9s on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t necess>y1 ! repair or recon/ruction ( hi/oric build+s t are to be outleas$ "u section #cjfaba ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,( ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 #e1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = associat$ sal>ies & exp5ses 9 c>ry+ out t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may ent] into a lease or coop]ative agreem5t ) a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 local gov]nm5t1 or private entity-- 7i7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 to manage ! r5t+ ( a cab9 or build+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! public4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,a project %all n be eligible = fund+ "u ?is subsection if-- 7,a7 fund+ = ! project w\ld be us$ = def]r$ ma9t5ance1 z def9$ by ,f$]al ,acc\nt+ ,/&>ds ,advisory ,bo>d2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture has id5tifi$ ! project = fund+ f ! ,national ,p>ks & ,public ,l& ,legacy ,re/oration ,fund e/abli%$ by section #bjjdjb7;a7 ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,collaborative-bas$1 aquatic-focus$1 l&scape-scale re/oration program ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#aj7-- 7#a7 solicit collaboratively develop$ proposals t-- 7,a7 are = #e-ye> projects to re/ore fi% passage or wat] quality on ,f$]al l& & non-,f$]al l& to ! ext5t all[$ "u section #cbc7;a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a7a771 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&2 7,b7 conta9 propos$ accompli%m5ts & propos$ non-,f$]al fund+2 & 7,c7 reque/ n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj 9 fund+ made available "u subsection 7b77#aj72 7#b7 select project proposals = fund+ 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 gives priority to a project proposal t w\ld result 9 ! mo/ miles ( /reams be+ re/or$ = ! l[e/ am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+2 & 7,b7 discont9ues fund+ = a project t fails to a*ieve ! results includ$ 9 a proposal submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = m ?an #b consecutive ye>s2 & 7#c7 publi% a li/ (-- 7,a7 all ( ! priority wat]%$s on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 7,b7 ! condition ( ea* priority wat]%$ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,c7 ! condition ( ea* priority wat]%$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjje4 ,,gao /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy on ! implem5tation ( ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 includ+ :e!r ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title h-- 7,a7 effectively r$uc$ wildfire risk1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ! wildfire haz>d on ,f$]al l& has *ang$2 & 7,b7 re/or$ ecosy/ems on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unites ,/ates = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 #hjj1jjj4 #hjjf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y conc]n$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to public l&s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion e/abli%$ ,=e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 are a category ( actions designat$ z be+ categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if ! categorical exclusion is docum5t$ ?r\gh a support+ record & decision memor&um4 7c7 ,=e/ managem5t activities designat$ = categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! category ( =e/ managem5t activities designat$ "u subsection 7b7 = a categorical exclusion are =e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t are c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ on public l&s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t or ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ! prim>y purpose ( :i* is to e/abli% & ma9ta9 l9e> fuel breaks t are-- 7,a7 up to #a1jjj feet 9 wid? contigu\s ) or incorporat+ exi/+ l9e> features1 su* z roads1 wat] infra/ructure1 transmission & di/ribution l9es1 & pipel9es ( any l5g? on ,f$]al l&2 & 7,b7 int5d$ to r$uce ! risk ( un*>act]i/ic wildfire on ,f$]al l& or cata/rophic wildfire = an adjac5t at-risk community4 7#b7 ,activities ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ! =e/ managem5t activities t may be c>ri$ out pursuant to ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 are-- 7,a7 m[+ or ma/icat+2 7,b7 ?9n+ by manual & me*anical cutt+2 7,c7 pil+1 y>d+1 & removal ( sla% or haz>d\s fuels2 7,d7 sell+ ( vegetation products1 includ+ timb]1 firewood1 biomass1 sla%1 & f5cepo/s2 7,e7 t>get$ graz+2 7,f7 application (-- 7i7 pe/icide2 7ii7 biope/icide2 or 7iii7 h]bicide2 7,g7 se$+ ( native species2 7,h7 controll$ burns & broadca/ burn+2 & 7,i7 burn+ ( piles1 includ+ jackpot piles4 7#c7 ,exclud$ activities ,a =e/ managem5t activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may n be c>ri$ out pursuant to ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 if ! activity is conduct$-- 7,a7 9 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7,b7 on ,f$]al l& on :i* ! removal ( vegetation is prohibit$ or re/rict$ by ,act ( ,congress1 ,presid5tial proclamation 7includ+ ! applicable implem5tation plan71 or regulation2 7,c7 9 a wild]ness /udy area2 or 7,d7 9 an area 9 :i* c>ry+ out ! activity w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& managem5t plan or res\rce managem5t plan4 7#d7 ,extraord9>y circum/ances ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all apply ! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u section #bbj4f ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 9 det]m9+ :e!r to use a categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,acreage & location limitations ,treatm5ts ( vegetation 9 l9e> fuel breaks cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 may n conta9 treatm5t units 9 excess ( #c1jjj acres2 7#b7 %all be locat$ prim>ily 9-- 7,a7 ! wildl&-urban int]face or a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area2 7,b7 if locat$ outside ! wildl&-urban int]face or a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area1 an area )9 ,condition ,class #b or #c 9 ,fire ,regime ,gr\p ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii t conta9s v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 or 7,c7 an insect or disease area designat$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 %all consid] ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation4 7e7 ,roads 7#a7 ,p]man5t roads ,a project "u ?is section %all n include ! e/abli%m5t ( p]man5t roads4 7#b7 ,exi/+ roads ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ may c>ry out necess>y ma9t5ance & repairs on exi/+ p]man5t roads = ! purposes ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,tempor>y roads ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all decommission any tempor>y road con/ruct$ "u a project "u ?is section n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! project is complet$4 7f7 ,public collaboration ,to enc\rage mean+ful public p>ticipation dur+ ! prep>ation ( a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all facilitate1 dur+ ! prep>ation ( ea* project-- 7#a7 collaboration among ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts & ,indian ,tribes2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation ( int]e/$ p]sons4 #hjjg4 ,em]g5cy actions 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy action ,! t]m au?oriz$ em]g5cy action means an action c>ri$ out pursuant to an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation to mitigate ! h>m to life1 prop]ty1 or important natural or cultural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or adjac5t l&4 7#b7 ,em]g5cy situation ,! t]m em]g5cy situation means a situation on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& = :i* imm$iate implem5tation ( #a or m au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions is necess>y to a*ieve #a or m ( ! foll[+ results3 7,a7 ,relief f haz>ds ?reat5+ human heal? & safety4 7,b7 ,mitigation ( ?reats to natural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or adjac5t l&4 7#c7 ,em]g5cy situation det]m9ation ,! t]m em]g5cy situation det]m9ation means a det]m9ation made by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,l& & res\rce managem5t plan ,! t]m l& & res\rce managem5t plan means a plan develop$ "u section #f ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#e7 ,national =e/ sy/em l& ,! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& means l& ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c #afji7;a7774 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions to respond to em]g5cy situations 7#a7 ,det]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a det]m9ation t an em]g5cy situation exi/s ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7,b7 ,review ,an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation %all n be subject to objection "u ! pr$ecisional adm9i/rative review processes "u "p #bah ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,applicability ,an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation %all n be subject to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any o!r applicable law4 7#b7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions ,aft] mak+ an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions on t ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! salvage ( dead or dy+ trees2 7,b7 ! h>ve/ ( trees damag$ by w9d or ice2 7,c7 ! comm]cial & noncomm]cial sanitation h>ve/ ( trees to control insects or disease1 includ+ trees already infe/$ ) insects or disease2 7,d7 ! re=e/ation or replant+ ( fire-impact$ areas ?r\gh plant+1 control ( compet+ vegetation1 or o!r activities t enhance natural reg5]ation & re/ore =e/ species2 7,e7 ! removal ( haz>d\s trees 9 close proximity to roads & trails2 7,f7 ! removal ( haz>d\s fuels2 7,g7 ! re/oration ( wat] s\rces or infra/ructure2 7,h7 ! recon/ruction ( exi/+ utility l9es2 & 7,i7 ! replacem5t ( und]gr\nd cables4 7#c7 ,relation to l& & res\rce managem5t plans ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 any au?oriz$ em]g5cy action c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be conduct$ consi/5t ) ! l& & res\rce managem5t plan4 7#d7 ,acreage limitations ,a treatm5t area cov]$ by an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation on :i* an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action is c>ri$ out pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 %all consi/ ( n m ?an #aj1jjj acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7c7 ,environm5tal analysis 7#a7 ,environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action requires an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t pursuant to section #ajb7b7 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b771 ! ,secret>y %all /udy1 develop1 & describe only-- 7,a7 ! propos$ ag5cy action2 & 7,b7 ! alt]native ( no action4 7#b7 ,public notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide notice ( ea* au?oriz$ em]g5cy action t ! ,secret>y det]m9es requires an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 accordance ) applicable regulations & adm9i/rative guidel9es4 7#c7 ,public comm5t ,! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t dur+ ! prep>ation ( any environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits ! ,secret>y f mak+ an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation1 includ+ a det]m9ation t an em]g5cy exi/s pursuant to section #bah4ba7;a7 or #bbj4d7;b7 ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 t makes x necess>y to take an em]g5cy action be=e prep>+ an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7d7 ,adm9i/rative review ( au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions ,an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n be subject to objection "u ! pr$ecisional adm9i/rative review processes e/abli%$ "u section #aje ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae7 & section #dbh ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 ,environm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae note2 ,public ,law #aab-gd74 7e7 ,judicial review ( em]g5cy actions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajf ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaf7 %all apply to an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,requirem5t = injunction ,a c\rt %all n enjo9 an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action "u ?is section if ! c\rt det]m9es t ! pla9tiff is unable to demon/rate t ! claim ( ! pla9tiff is likely to succe$ on ! m]its4 7f7 ,notification & guidance ,! ,secret>y %all provide notification & guidance to ea* local field (fice ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to ensure aw>5ess (1 compliance )1 & appropriate use ( ! au?oriz$ em]g5cy action au?ority "u ?is section4 ,,ix ,we/]n wat] infra/ructure #ijja4 ,au?orizations ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,commission] ( ,reclamation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is title z ! ,secret>y71 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj = wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects 9 accordance ) section #ijjb1 ( :i* #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to provide grants to plan & con/ruct small surface wat] & gr\ndwat] /orage projects 9 accordance ) section #ijjc2 7#b7 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj = ! ,ag+ ,infra/ructure ,acc\nt e/abli%$ by subsection 7d77#a7 ( section #ifjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaj;b71 to be made available = activities 9 accordance ) t subsection1 includ+ major rehabilitation & replacem5t activities1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! ,asset ,managem5t ,report ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation dat$ ,april #bjba1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]v$ or transf]r$ works t h suff]$ a critical failure1 9 accordance ) section #ijjd7;a72 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t ( a dam 9 accordance ) #ijjd7;b72 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = rural wat] projects t h be5 au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ,july #a1 #bjba1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,rural ,wat] ,supply ,act ( #bjjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq472 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #eej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h et seq47 t are-- 7i7 au?oriz$ or approv$ = con/ruction fund+ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 select$ = fund+ "u ! competitive grant program au?oriz$ pursuant to section #afjb7;f7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7f771 ) fund+ "u ?is subp>agraph to be provid$ 9 accordance ) t section1 not)/&+ section #djac ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb71 except t section #afjb7;g77#b7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7g77#b77 %all n apply to am\nts made available "u ?is subp>agraph2 & 7,b7 #dej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse projects 9 accordance ) section #ijje2 7#e7 #bej1jjj1jjj = wat] desal9ation projects & /udies au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 t are-- 7,a7 au?oriz$ or approv$ = con/ruction fund+ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ,july #a1 #bjba2 or 7,b7 select$ = fund+ "u ! program au?oriz$ pursuant to section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih71 ) fund+ to be made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 accordance ) t subsection1 not)/&+ section #djac ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb71 except t p>agraph 7#b77;,f7 ( section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 7z r$esignat$ by section #ijjh7 %all n apply to am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph2 7#f7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! safety ( dams program1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,safety ( ,dams ,act ( #aigh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejf et seq472 7#g7 #djj1jjj1jjj = ,water,s,m,a,r,t grants 9 accordance ) section #iejd ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfd71 ( :i* #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = projects t w\ld improve ! condition ( a natural feature or nature-bas$ feature 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #iejb ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfb772 7#h7 subject to section #ijjf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = implem5t+ ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan1 consi/5t ) ! obligations ( ! ,secret>y "u ! ,colorado ,riv] ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan ,au?orization ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ad2 #acc ,/at4 #hej7 & relat$ agreem5ts1 ( :i* #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = use 9 accordance ) ! ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan = ! ,upp] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas92 7#i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = wat]%$ managem5t projects 9 accordance ) subtitle ,a ( title ,,vi ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae et seq472 7#aj7 #bej1jjj1jjj = design1 /udy1 & con/ruction ( aquatic ecosy/em re/oration & protection projects 9 accordance ) section #aaji ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 7#aa7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal? 9 accordance ) section #ijjg2 & 7#ab7 #ej1jjj1jjj = endang]$ species recov]y & cons]vation programs 9 ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 9 accordance )-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #ajf-cib 7#aad ,/at4 #afjb72 7,b7 ! ,gr& ,canyon ,protection ,act ( #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-ege2 #ajf ,/at4 #dffi72 & 7,c7 subtitle ,e ( title ,,ix ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,/at4 #acbg74 #ijjb4 ,wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects 7a7 ,eligibility = fund+ 7#a7 ,feasibility /udies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a feasibility /udy %all only be eligible = fund+ "u section #ijja7a7 if-- 7i7 ! feasibility /udy has be5 au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7ii7 ,congress has approv$ fund+ = ! feasibility /udy 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7iii7 ! feasibility /udy is au?oriz$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,feasibility /udy au?orizations ,! ,secret>y may c>ry out feasibility /udies = ! foll[+ projects3 7i7 ,! ,v]de ,res]voirs ,s$im5t ,mitigation ,project 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7ii7 ,! ,tualat9 ,riv] ,bas9 ,project 9 ! ,/ate ( ,oregon4 7#b7 ,con/ruction ,a project %all only be eligible = con/ruction fund+ "u section #ijja7a7 if-- 7,a7 an ,act ( ,congress enact$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act au?orizes con/ruction ( ! project2 7,b7 ,congress has approv$ fund+ = con/ruction ( ! project 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 except = any project = :i*-- 7i7 ,congress did n approve ! recomm5dation ( ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u subsection 7h77#b7 ( t section = at lea/ #a fiscal ye> be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 ,/ate fund+ = ! project 0 resc9d$ by ! ,/ate be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,c7 7i7 ,congress has au?oriz$ or approv$ fund+ = a feasibility /udy = ! project 9 accordance ) clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 7except t projects describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b7 %all n be eligible72 & 7ii7 on completion ( ! feasibility /udy = ! project1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 f9ds ! project to be te*nically & f9ancially feasible 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws2 7,,ii7 det]m9es t suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ is available = ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e ( ! project2 & 7,,iii7 7aa7 f9ds ! project to be 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7bb7 recomm5ds ! project = con/ruction4 7b7 ,co/-%>+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e-- 7,a7 = a project au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) t ,act2 7,b7 = a project approv$ by ,congress 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 7includ+ con/ruction result+ f a feasibility /udy au?oriz$ "u t ,act7 %all be z provid$ 9 t ,act2 & 7,c7 = a project n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a f$]ally own$ project1 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a non-,f$]al project1 %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,f$]al b5efits ,be=e fund+ a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e t1 9 return = ! ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 ! project1 at lea/ a proportionate %>e ( ! b5efits are ,f$]al b5efits4 7#c7 ,reimbursability ,! reimbursability ( ,f$]al fund+ ( projects "u ?is section %all be 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws4 7c7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ fund+ = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #ijjc4 ,small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( a competitive grant program = small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program1 "u :i* ! non-,f$]al project sponsor ( any project 9 a ,reclamation ,/ate1 includ+ ! ,/ate ( ,alaska or ,hawaii1 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be feasible "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 %all be eligible to apply = fund+ = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( ! project4 7b7 ,eligibility & selection 7#a7 ,submission to ! secret>y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a non-,f$]al project sponsor describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 may submit to ! ,secret>y a proposal = a project eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section 9 ! =m ( a complet$ feasibility /udy4 7,b7 ,eligible projects ,a project %all be consid]$ eligible = consid]ation = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7i7 has wat] /orage capacity ( n less ?an #b1jjj acre-feet & n m ?an #cj1jjj acre-feet2 & 7ii7 7,i7 increases surface wat] or gr\ndwat] /orage2 or 7,,ii7 conveys wat]1 directly or indirectly1 to or f surface wat] or gr\ndwat] /orage4 7,c7 ,guidel9es ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidel9es = feasibility /udies = small /orage projects to provide suffici5t in=mation = ! =mulation ( ! /udies4 7#b7 ,review by ! secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all review ea* feasibility /udy receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 = ! purpose ( det]m9+ :e!r-- 7,a7 ! feasibility /udy1 & ! process "u :i* ! /udy 0 develop$1 ea* comply ) ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations7 applicable to feasibility /udies ( small /orage projects2 7,b7 ! project is te*nically & f9ancially feasible1 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! guidel9es develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c72 & 7ii7 ! reclamation laws2 & 7,c7 ! project provides a ,f$]al b5efit1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,submission to congress ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a feasibility /udy receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! review ( ! /udy by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! project is feasible & provides a ,f$]al b5efit2 7,b7 any recomm5dations t ! ,secret>y may h conc]n+ ! plan or design ( ! project2 & 7,c7 any conditions ! ,secret>y may require = con/ruction ( ! project4 7#d7 ,eligibility = fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! non-,f$]al project sponsor ( any project det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be feasible "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all be eligible to apply to ! ,secret>y = a grant to cov] ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( plann+1 design+1 & con/ruct+ ! project pursuant to subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,requir$ det]m9ation ,prior to aw>d+ grants to a small /orage project1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r !re is suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ available to complete ! project4 7#e7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants to projects "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t meet #a or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,projects t are likely to provide a m reliable wat] supply = ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & local gov]nm5ts1 includ+ subdivisions ( ^? entities4 7,b7 ,projects t are likely to increase wat] managem5t flexibility & r$uce impacts on environm5tal res\rces f projects op]at$ by ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies4 7,c7 ,projects t are regional 9 nature4 7,d7 ,projects ) multiple /akehold]s4 7,e7 ,projects t provide multiple b5efits1 includ+ wat] supply reliability1 ecosy/em b5efits1 gr\ndwat] managem5t & enhancem5ts1 & wat] quality improvem5ts4 7c7 ,ceil+ on f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( ea* ( ! individual projects select$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ ! less] (-- 7#a7 #be p]c5t ( ! total project co/2 or 7#b7 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ fund+ = a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to c>ry out ?is section t]m9ates on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ijjd4 ,critical ma9t5ance & repair 7a7 ,critical failure at a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w %all only be eligible = fund+ "u section #ijja7b77;,a7 if-- 7,a7 con/ruction ( ! res]v$ or transf]r$ "w began on or be=e ,janu>y #a1 #aiae2 & 7,b7 a unit ( ! res]v$ or transf]r$ "w suff]$ a critical failure 9 ,bureau ( ,reclamation infra/ructure dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t result$ 9 ! failure to deliv] wat] to project b5efici>ies4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,rehabilitation1 repair1 & replacem5t activities = a transf]r$ or res]v$ "w us+ am\nts made available "u section #ijja7b77;,a7 may be us$ = ! entire transf]r$ or res]v$ "w1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! critical failure 0 limit$ to a s+le project ( ! ov]all "w4 7#c7 ,nonreimbursable funds ,not)/&+ section #ifjc7;b7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaj;b7b771 am\nts made available to a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w "u section #ijja7b77;,a7 %all be nonreimbursable to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,c>ey act projects ,! ,secret>y %all use am\nts made available "u section #ijja7b77;,b7 to fund ! rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t ( a dam-- 7#a7 ! con/ruction ( :i* began on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #aije2 7#b7 t 0 develop$ pursuant to section #d ( ! ,act ( ,augu/ #ah1 #ahid 7commonly kn[n z ! ,c>ey ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fda2 #bh ,/at4 #dbb1 *apt] #cja72 7#c7 t ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! dam is locat$ has-- 7,a7 det]m9$ ! dam has rea*$ its useful life2 7,b7 det]m9$ ! dam poses significant heal? & safety conc]ns2 & 7,c7 reque/$ ,f$]al support2 & 7#d7 = :i* ! e/imat$ rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t1 eng9e]+1 & p]mitt+ co/s w\ld exce$ #ej1jjj1jjj4 #ijje4 ,competitive grant program = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 municipality1 irrigation di/rict1 wat] di/rict1 wa/ewat] di/rict1 or o!r organization ) wat] or p[] deliv]y au?ority2 7,b7 a ,/ate1 regional1 or local au?ority1 ! memb]s ( :i* include #a or m organizations ) wat] or p[] deliv]y au?ority2 or 7,c7 an ag5cy e/abli%$ "u ,/ate law = ! jo9t ex]cise ( p[]s or a comb9ation ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,reclamation /ate ,! t]m ,reclamation ,/ate means a ,/ate or t]ritory describ$ 9 ! fir/ section ( ! ,act ( ,june #ag1 #aijb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cia2 #cb ,/at4 #chh1 *apt] #ajic74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse projects t provide sub/antial wat] supply & o!r b5efits to ! ,reclamation ,/ates 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,eligible project ,a project %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7#a7 reclaims & reuses-- 7,a7 municipal1 indu/rial1 dome/ic1 or agricultural wa/ewat]2 or 7,b7 impair$ gr\ndwat] or surface wat]2 7#b7 has a total e/imat$ co/ ( #ejj1jjj1jjj or m2 7#c7 is locat$ 9 a ,reclamation ,/ate2 7#d7 is con/ruct$1 op]at$1 & ma9ta9$ by an eligible entity2 & 7#e7 provides a ,f$]al b5efit 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws4 7d7 ,project evaluation ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant to an eligible project "u ! program if-- 7#a7 ! eligible entity det]m9es ?r\gh ! prep>ation ( a feasibility /udy or equival5t /udy1 & ! ,secret>y concurs1 t ! eligible project-- 7,a7 is te*nically & f9ancially feasible2 7,b7 provides a ,f$]al b5efit 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws2 & 7,c7 is consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate laws2 7#b7 ! eligible entity has suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ available to complete ! eligible project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 ! eligible entity is f9ancially solv5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y concurs ) ! det]m9ations "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! eligible project1 ! ,secret>y submits to ,congress writt5 notice ( ! det]m9ations4 7e7 ,priority ,9 provid+ grants to eligible projects "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t meet #a or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,! eligible project provides multiple b5efits1 includ+-- 7,a7 wat] supply reliability b5efits = dr\ght-/rick5 ,/ates & communities2 7,b7 fi% & wildlife b5efits2 & 7,c7 wat] quality improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,! eligible project is likely to r$uce impacts on environm5tal res\rces f wat] projects own$ or op]at$ by ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 includ+ ?r\gh measurable r$uctions 9 wat] div]sions f imp]il$ ecosy/ems4 7#c7 ,! eligible project w\ld advance wat] managem5t plans across a multi-,/ate area1 su* z dr\ght cont+5cy plans 9 ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas94 7#d7 ,! eligible project is regional 9 nature4 7#e7 ,! eligible project is collaboratively develop$ or support$ by multiple /akehold]s4 7f7 ,f$]al assi/ance 7#a7 ,f$]al co/ %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project provid$ a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! eligible project4 7#b7 ,total doll> cap ,! ,secret>y %all n impose a total doll> cap on ,f$]al contributions = all eligible individual projects provid$ a grant "u ! program4 7#c7 ,nonreimbursable funds ,any funds provid$ by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u ! program %all be consid]$ nonreimbursable4 7#d7 ,fund+ eligibility ,an eligible project %all n be consid]$ ineligible = assi/ance "u ! program because ! eligible project has receiv$ assi/ance "u-- 7,a7 ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h et seq472 7,b7 section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 = eligible desal9ation projects2 or 7,c7 section #afjb7;e7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7e774 7g7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ a grant = an eligible project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7h7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance on ! implem5tation ( ! program1 includ+ guidel9es = ! prep>ation ( feasibility /udies or equival5t /udies by eligible entities4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior an annual report t li/s ea* eligible project = :i* a grant has be5 aw>d$ "u ?is section dur+ ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! initial aw>d ( grants "u ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7i7 ! adequacy & effectiv5ess ( ! process by :i* ea* eligible project 0 select$1 if applicable2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* eligible project1 if applicable4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( conveyance ,! ,secret>y %all consid] ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( a conveyance sy/em = an eligible project to be eligible = grant fund+ "u ! program4 7k7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to c>ry out ?is section t]m9ates on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ijjf4 ,dr\ght cont+5cy plan fund+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds made available "u section #ijja7h7 = use 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 may be us$ = projects-- 7#a7 to e/abli% or cons]ve recurr+ ,colorado ,riv] wat] t contributes to supplies 9 ,lake ,mead & o!r ,colorado ,riv] wat] res]voirs 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas92 or 7#b7 to improve ! long-t]m effici5cy ( op]ations 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas94 7b7 ,limitation ,none ( ! funds made available "u section #ijja7h7 may be us$ = ! op]ation ( ! ,yuma ,desalt+ ,plant4 7c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 section #ijja7h7 limits exi/+ or future opportunities to augm5t ! wat] supplies ( ! ,colorado ,riv]4 #ijjg4 ,multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal? 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible applicant ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible applicant means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a ,tribal or local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 an organization ) p[] or wat] deliv]y au?ority2 7#d7 a regional au?ority2 or 7#e7 a nonpr(it cons]vation organization4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( competitive grant program ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( relevant ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible applicants = ! design1 implem5tation1 & monitor+ ( cons]vation outcomes ( habitat re/oration projects t improve wat]%$ heal? 9 a riv] bas9 t is adv]sely impact$ by a ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] project by accompli%+ #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,ecosy/em b5efits4 7#b7 ,re/oration ( native species4 7#c7 ,mitigation aga9/ ! impacts ( climate *ange to fi% & wildlife habitats4 7#d7 ,protection aga9/ invasive species4 7#e7 ,re/oration ( aspects ( ! natural ecosy/em4 7#f7 ,enhancem5t ( comm]cial1 recreational1 subsi/5ce1 or ,tribal c]emonial fi%+4 7#g7 ,enhancem5t ( riv]-bas$ recreation4 7c7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ a grant to an eligible applicant "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all give priority to an eligible applicant t w\ld c>ry out a habitat re/oration project t a*ieves m ?an #a ( ! b5efits describ$ 9 t subsection2 & 7,b7 may n provide a grant to c>ry out a habitat re/oration project ! purpose ( :i* is to meet exi/+ environm5tal mitigation or compliance obligations "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7#b7 ,compliance ,a habitat re/oration project aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all comply ) all applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate laws4 7d7 ,co/-%>+ requirem5t ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any habitat re/oration project t is aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project2 or 7#b7 9 ! case ( a habitat re/oration project t provides b5efits to ecological or recreational values 9 :i* ! nonconsumptive wat] cons]vation b5efit or habitat re/oration b5efit acc\nts = at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project4 #ijjh4 ,eligible desal9ation projects ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ ! second p>agraph 7#a7 7relat+ to eligible desal9ation projects7 z p>agraph 7#b74 #ijji4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to use coronavirus fiscal recov]y funds to meet a non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects 7a7 ,coronavirus /ate fiscal recov]y fund ,section #fjb7;c7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( funds to satisfy non-f$]al mat*+ requirem5ts = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects ,funds provid$ "u ?is section = an au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation project may be us$ = purposes ( satisfy+ any non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t requir$ = ! project4 4 7b7 ,coronavirus local fiscal recov]y fund ,section #fjc7;c7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjc7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( funds to satisfy non-f$]al mat*+1 ma9t5ance ( ef=t1 or o!r exp5diture requirem5t ,funds provid$ "u ?is section = an au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation project may be us$ = purposes ( satisfy+ any non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t requir$ = ! project4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #iija ( ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,/at4 #bbc74 #ijaj4 ,f$]al assi/ance = gr\ndwat] re*>ge1 aquif] /orage1 & wat] s\rce sub/itution projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) affect$ ,indian ,tribes1 ,/ates 7includ+ subdivisions & dep>tm5ts ( a ,/ate71 or a public ag5cy organiz$ pursuant to ,/ate law1 may provide te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance =1 p>ticipate 91 & ent] into agreem5ts 7includ+ agreem5ts ) irrigation entities7 =-- 7#a7 gr\ndwat] re*>ge projects2 7#b7 aquif] /orage & recov]y projects2 & 7#c7 wat] s\rce sub/itution = aquif] protection projects4 7b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes additional te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance = a surface wat] /orage facility con/ruct$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,x ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj #ajjja4 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects 7a7 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects2 pilot grant program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #cbja7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;c77 #cee1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,long-duration demon/ration initiative & jo9t program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #cbja7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;d77 #aej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #ajjjb4 ,advanc$ reactor demon/ration program 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #iei;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgi;a7 pursuant to ! fund+ opportunity ann\ncem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t numb]$ ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga = ,pa?way #a1 ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/rations-- 7#a7 #eaa1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ejf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #fcf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #hbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7#e7 #dec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7#f7 #bha1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg4 7b7 ,te*nical corrections 7#a7 ,def9ition ( advanc$ nucle> reactor ,section #iea7;b77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77xi71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 a radioisotope p[] sy/em t utilizes heat f radioactive decay to g5]ate en]gy4 4 7#b7 ,nucle> en]gy univ]sity program fund+ ,section #ied7;a77#f7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 exclud+ funds appropriat$ = ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 aft] annually4 #ajjjc4 ,m9]al security projects 7a7 ,national geological & geophysical data pres]vation program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out activities "u section #cea ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7-- 7#a7 #h1ffh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,r>e e>? m9]al security ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjja7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd7;a77-- 7#a7 #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #bd1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #be1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #bf1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #bg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7c7 ,critical mat]ial innovation1 effici5cy1 & alt]natives ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjjb7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;g77-- 7#a7 #bcj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 & 7#c7 #ace1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 7d7 ,critical mat]ial supply *a9 rese>* facility ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjjb7;h7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;h77-- 7#a7 #dj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #ce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 #ajjjd4 ,c>bon capture demon/ration & pilot programs 7a7 ,c>bon capture l>ge-scale pilot projects ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,b77-- 7#a7 #chg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,c>bon capture demon/ration projects program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,c77-- 7#a7 #icg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 & 7#c7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #ajjje4 ,direct air capture te*nologies prize competitions 7a7 ,precomm]cial ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,a77 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7b7 ,comm]cial ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,b77 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 #ajjjf4 ,wat] p[] projects 7a7 ,hydrop[] & m>9e en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #fcd ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbac71 #cf1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #fce ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbad71 #gj1djj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,national m>9e en]gy c5t]s ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #fcf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbae7 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #ajjjg4 ,r5ewable en]gy projects 7a7 ,geo!rmal en]gy ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #fae7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid7;d77 #hd1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,w9d en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#b771 #fj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjc7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#d771 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7c7 ,sol> en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#b771 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#c771 #bj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#c7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#d771 #bj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7d7 ,cl>ification ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7b7 are au?oriz$ to be a "p (1 & n 9 addition to1 any am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by section #cjjc7;b77#g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#g774 #ajjjh4 ,indu/rial emissions demon/ration projects ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ded7;d77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaac7;d77#c77-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc2 & 7#b7 #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 ,,xi ,wage rate requirem5ts #aajja4 ,wage rate requirem5ts 7a7 ,davis-,bacon ,all labor]s & me*anics employ$ by contractors or subcontractors 9 ! p]=mance ( con/ruction1 alt]ation1 or repair "w on a project assi/$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by fund+ made available "u ?is ,act or an am5dm5t made by ?is ,act %all be paid wages at rates n less ?an ^? prevail+ on simil> projects 9 ! locality1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor 9 accordance ) sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #ca ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,davis-,bacon ,act74 7b7 ,au?ority ,) respect to ! labor /&>ds specifi$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all h ! au?ority & functions set =? 9 ,reorganization ,plan ,numb]$ #ad ( #aiej 7#fd ,/at4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 & section #cade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,xii ,miscellane\s #abjja4 ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a demon/ration project ( ! ,dep>tm5t t-- 7,a7 receives or is eligible to receive fund+ f ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 is au?oriz$ "u-- 7i7 ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #aahb74 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( relevant program (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all e/abli% a program to conduct project managem5t & ov]sight ( cov]$ projects1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 conduct+ evaluations ( proposals = cov]$ projects be=e ! selection ( a cov]$ project = fund+2 7#b7 conduct+ indep5d5t ov]sight ( ! execution ( a cov]$ project aft] fund+ has be5 aw>d$ = t cov]$ project2 & 7#c7 ensur+ a balanc$ portfolio ( inve/m5ts 9 cov]$ projects4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t a head ( ! program :o %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( relevant program (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 evaluate proposals = cov]$ projects1 includ+ scope1 te*nical specifications1 maturity ( design1 fund+ pr(ile1 e/imat$ co/s1 propos$ s*$ule1 propos$ te*nical & f9ancial mile/ones1 & pot5tial = comm]cial success bas$ on economic & policy projections2 7#b7 develop indep5d5t co/ e/imates = a proposal = a cov]$ project1 if appropriate2 7#c7 recomm5d to ! head ( a program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z appropriate1 :e!r to fund a proposal = a cov]$ project2 7#d7 ov]see ! execution ( cov]$ projects t receive fund+ f ! ,secret>y1 includ+ reconcil+ e/imat$ co/s z comp>$ to actual co/s2 7#e7 conduct reviews ( ongo+ cov]$ projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 evaluat+ ! progress ( a cov]$ project bas$ on ! propos$ s*$ule & te*nical & f9ancial mile/ones2 & 7,b7 provid+ ! evaluations "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#f7 assess ! lessons le>n$ 9 ov]see+ cov]$ projects & implem5t improvem5ts 9 ! process ( evaluat+ & ov]see+ cov]$ projects4 7d7 ,employees ,to c>ry out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may hire appropriate p]sonnel to p]=m ! duties ( ! program4 7e7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! head ( ! program %all coord9ate )-- 7#a7 project managem5t & acquisition managem5t entities ) ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ,project ,managem5t2 & 7#b7 pr(essional organizations 9 project managem5t1 con/ruction1 co/ e/imation1 & o!r relevant fields4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report by ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ea* updat$ te*nology transf] execution plan submitt$ "u subsection 7h77#b7 ( section #ajja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 in=mation on ! implem5tation ( & progress made "u ! program1 includ+1 = ! ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 ! cov]$ projects "u ! purview ( ! program2 & 7,b7 ! review ( ea* cov]$ project c>ri$ out "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#b7 ,report by ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report evaluat+ ! op]ation ( ! program1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( ! processes & proc$ures us$ by ! program to evaluate proposals ( cov]$ projects & ! ov]sight ( cov]$ projects2 & 7,b7 any recomm5d$ *anges 9 ! program1 includ+ *anges to-- 7i7 ! processes & proc$ures describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! /ructure ( ! program1 = ! purpose ( bett] c>ry+ out ! program4 7g7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #ajja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ ! second subsections 7f7 7relat+ to plann+ & report+7 & 7g7 7relat+ to additional te*nology transf] programs7 z subsections 7h7 & 7i71 respectively4 #abjjb4 ,ext5sion ( ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7a7 ,def9ition ( full fund+ am\nt ,section #c7aa7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7aa77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjag1 ! am\nt t is equal to #ie p]c5t ( ! full fund+ am\nt = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,e7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! am\nt t is equal to #ie p]c5t ( ! full fund+ am\nt = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,f7 = fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! am\nt t is equal to ! full fund+ am\nt = fiscal ye> #bjag4 4 7b7 ,secure paym5ts = ,/ates & c\nties conta9+ ,f$]al l& 7#a7 ,secure paym5ts ,section #aja ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaaa7 is am5d$1 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b71 by /rik+ #bjae1 #bjag1 #bjah1 #bjai1 & #bjbj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjae & #bjag ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( paym5ts to eligible c\nties ,section #ajc7;d77#b7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaac7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,pilot program ,to /reaml9e nom9ation ( memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees ,section #bje ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,res\rce advisory committee appo9tm5t pilot programs 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,applicable designee ,! t]m applicable designee means ! applicable regional =e/]4 7,b7 ,national pilot program ,! t]m national pilot program means ! national pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 7,c7 ,regional pilot program ,! t]m regional pilot program means ! regional pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot programs ,9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out #b pilot programs to appo9t memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7#c7 ,regional pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out a regional pilot program to all[ an applicable designee to appo9t memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7,b7 ,geographic limitation ,! regional pilot program %all only apply to res\rce advisory committees *>t]$ 9-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,montana2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7,c7 ,responsibilities ( applicable designee 7i7 ,review ,be=e appo9t+ a memb] ( a res\rce advisory committee "u ! regional pilot program1 an applicable designee %all conduct ! review & analysis t w\ld o!rwise be conduct$ = an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee if ! regional pilot program 0 n 9 effect1 includ+ any review & analysis ) respect to civil rights & budget>y requirem5ts4 7ii7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph relieves an applicable designee f any requirem5t develop$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ = mak+ an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee t is 9 effect on ,decemb] #bj1 #bjah1 includ+ any requirem5t = adv]tis+ a vacancy4 7#d7 ,national pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out a national pilot program to all[ ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice or ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 z applicable1 to submit to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ nom9ations ( individuals = appo9tm5t z memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7,b7 ,appo9tm5t ,"u ! national pilot program1 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a nom9ation is transmitt$ to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all-- 7i7 appo9t ! nom9ee to ! applicable res\rce advisory committee2 or 7ii7 reject ! nom9ation4 7,c7 ,automatic appo9tm5t ,if ! ,secret>y conc]n$ does n act on a nom9ation 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 by ! date describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 ! nom9ee %all be deem$ appo9t$ to ! applicable res\rce advisory committee4 7,d7 ,geographic limitation ,! national pilot program %all apply to a res\rce advisory committee *>t]$ 9 any ,/ate o!r ?an-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,montana2 or 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7,e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph relieves ! ,secret>y conc]n$ f any requirem5t relat+ to an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee1 includ+ any requirem5t ) respect to civil rights or adv]tis+ a vacancy4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is subsection t]m9ates on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7#f7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] #ahj days aft] ! date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7,a7 ) respect to appo9tm5ts made "u ! regional pilot program comp>$ to appo9tm5ts made "u ! national pilot program1 a description ( ! ext5t to :i*-- 7i7 appo9tm5ts 7 fa/] or sl[]2 & 7ii7 ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c77i7 diff]2 & 7,b7 a recomm5dation ) respect to :e!r ,congress %\ld t]m9ate1 cont9ue1 modify1 or exp& ! pilot programs4 4 7d7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,to conduct special projects on ,f$]al l& 7#a7 ,exi/+ advisory committees ,section #bje7;a77#d7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7;a77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #bj1 #bjba ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,decemb] #bj1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,section #bjh ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbf4 7e7 ,access to broadb& & o!r te*nology ,section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gadb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 to provide or exp& access to-- 7,a7 broadb& telecommunications s]vices at local s*ools2 or 7,b7 ! te*nology & connectivity necess>y = /ud5ts to use a digital le>n+ tool at or outside ( a local s*ool campus4 4 7f7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,to exp5d c\nty funds ,section #cjd ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gadd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbf4 7g7 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t2 prohibition on use ( funds ,title ,,iii ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gada et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #cjd z section #cje2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc ! foll[+3 #cjd4 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t2 prohibition on use ( funds 7a7 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t ,any c\nty funds t 7 obligat$ by ! applicable p>ticipat+ c\nty be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjag1 b are unsp5t on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj-- 7#a7 may1 at ! option ( ! p>ticipat+ c\nty1 be deem$ to h be5 res]v$ by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 = exp5diture 9 accordance ) ?is title2 & 7#b7 7,a7 may be us$ by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty = any au?oriz$ use "u section #cjb7;a72 & 7,b7 on a det]m9ation by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to use ! c\nty funds1 %all be available = projects initiat$ aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 subject to section #cje4 7b7 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 effective beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,en]gy ,infra/ructure ,act1 no c\nty funds made available "u ?is title may be us$ by any p>ticipat+ c\nty = any lobby+ activity1 reg>dless ( ! purpose = :i* ! funds are obligat$ on or be=e t date4 4 ,july #ai1 #bjba,read twice & plac$ on ! cal5d>