42 USC 19341 - Applied laboratories infrastructure restoration and modernization

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

§ 19341.

Applied laboratories infrastructure restoration and modernization

(a)

Definition of National Laboratory.

In this section, the term “National Laboratory” means—

(1)

the National Renewable Energy Laboratory;

(2)

the National Energy Technology Laboratory;

(3)

the Idaho National Laboratory;

(4)

the Savannah River National Laboratory;

(5)

the Sandia National Laboratories;

(6)

the Los Alamos National Laboratory; and

(7)

the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

(b)

Restoration and modernization projects

(1)

In general

(2)

Projects described

The projects referred to in paragraph (1) are, as determined by the Secretary—

(A)

priority deferred maintenance projects at National Laboratories, including facilities sustainment for, upgrade of, and construction of research laboratories, administrative and support buildings, utilities, roads, power plants, and any other critical infrastructure; and

(B)

lab modernization projects at National Laboratories, including projects relating to core infrastructure needed—

(i)

to support existing and emerging science missions with new and specialized requirements for world-leading scientific user facilities and computing capabilities; and

(ii)

to maintain safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations, including pilot projects to demonstrate net-zero emissions with resilient operations.

(3)

Approach

In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use all available approaches and mechanisms, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, including—

(A)

capital line items;

(B)

minor construction projects;

(C)

energy savings performance contracts;

(D)

utility energy service contracts;

(E)

alternative financing; and

(F)

expense funding.

(c)

Submission to Congress

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities described in this section $800,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, of which, in each fiscal year—

(1)

$640,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for projects at National Laboratories described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a); and

(2)

$160,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for projects at National Laboratories described in paragraphs (5) through (7) of that subsection.

(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10761, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1725.)

cite as: 42 USC 19341