42 USC 15911 - Denali Commission

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 15911.

Denali Commission

(a)

Definition of Commission

(b)

Energy programs

The Commission shall use amounts made available under subsection (d) to carry out energy programs, including—

(1)

energy generation and development, including—

(A)

fuel cells, hydroelectric, solar, wind, wave, and tidal energy; and

(B)

alternative energy sources;

(2)

the construction of energy transmission, including interties;

(3)

the replacement and cleanup of fuel tanks;

(4)

the construction of fuel transportation networks and related facilities;

(5)

power cost equalization programs; and

(6)

projects using coal as a fuel, including coal gasification projects.

(c)

Open meetings

(1)

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), a meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public if—

(A)

the Commission members take action on behalf of the Commission; or

(B)

the deliberations of the Commission determine, or result in the joint conduct or disposition of, official Commission business.

(2)

Exceptions

(3)

Public notice

(A)

In general

At least 1 week before a meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall make a public announcement of the meeting that describes—

(i)

the time, place, and subject matter of the meeting;

(ii)

whether the meeting is to be open or closed to the public; and

(iii)

the name and telephone number of an appropriate person to respond to requests for information about the meeting.

(B)

Additional notice

(4)

Minutes

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 356, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 719.)

cite as: 42 USC 15911