15 USC 4507 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 4507.

Definitions

For purposes of this chapter:

(1)

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.

(2)

The term “subpart V regulations” means the provisions of Subpart V—Special Procedures for Distribution of Refunds (10 CFR 205.280–205.288) and any amendment made after October 21, 1986, and all precedents and decisions under such regulations, but only to the extent that such provisions, precedents, decisions, and amendments are consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(3)

The term “energy conservation programs” means—

(A)

the program under part A of the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6861 and following);

(B)

the programs under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to primary and supplemental State energy conservation programs; 42 U.S.C. 6321 and following);

(C)

the program under part G of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to energy conservation for schools and hospitals; 42 U.S.C. 6371 and following); and

(D)

the program under the National Energy Extension Service Act (42 U.S.C. 7001 and following).

(4)

The term “person” includes refiners, retailers, resellers, farmer cooperatives, transportation entities, public and private utilities, school districts, Federal, State, and local governmental entities, farmers, and other individuals and their successors.

(5)

The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.

(Pub. L. 99–509, title III, § 3008, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1887.)

cite as: 15 USC 4507