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15 U.S.C. § 2501 — Congressional findings and policy
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**(a)** The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) the Nation’s dependence on foreign sources of petroleum must be reduced, as such dependence jeopardizes national security, inhibits foreign policy, and undermines economic well-being;
(2) the Nation’s balance of payments is threatened by the need to import oil for the production of liquid fuel for gasoline-powered vehicles;
(3) the single largest use of petroleum supplies is in the field of transportation, for gasoline- and diesel-powered motor vehicles;
(4) the expeditious introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles into the Nation’s transportation fleet would substantially reduce such use and dependence;
(5) such introduction is practicable and would be advantageous because—
(A) most urban driving consists of short trips, which are within the capability of electric and hybrid vehicles;
(B) much rural and agricultural driving of automobiles, tractors, and trucks is within the capability of such vehicles;
(C) electric and hybrid vehicles are more reliable and practical now than in the past because propulsion, control, and battery technologies have improved, and further significant improvements in such technologies are possible in the near term;
(D) electric and hybrid vehicles use little or no energy when stopped in traffic, in contrast to conventional automobiles and trucks;
(E) the power requirements of such vehicles could be satisfied by charging them during off-peak periods when existing electric generating plants are underutilized, thereby permitting more efficient use of existing generating capacity;
(F) such vehicles do not emit any significant pollutants or noise; and
(G) it is environmentally desirable for transportation systems to be powered from central sources, because pollutants em
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**(a)** The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) the Nation’s dependence on foreign sources of petroleum must be reduced, as such dependence jeopardizes national security, inhibits foreign policy, and undermines economic well-being;
(2) the Nation’s balance of payments is threatened by the need to import oil for the production of liquid fuel for gasoline-powered vehicles;
(3) the single largest use of petroleum supplies is in the field of transportation, for gasoline- and diesel-powered motor vehicles;
(4) the expeditious introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles into the Nation’s transportation fleet would substantially reduce such use and dependence;
(5) such introduction is practicable and would be advantageous because—
(A) most urban driving consists of short trips, which are within the capability of electric and hybrid vehicles;
(B) much rural and agricultural driving of automobiles, tractors, and trucks is within the capability of such vehicles;
(C) electric and hybrid vehicles are more reliable and practical now than in the past because propulsion, control, and battery technologies have improved, and further significant improvements in such technologies are possible in the near term;
(D) electric and hybrid vehicles use little or no energy when stopped in traffic, in contrast to conventional automobiles and trucks;
(E) the power requirements of such vehicles could be satisfied by charging them during off-peak periods when existing electric generating plants are underutilized, thereby permitting more efficient use of existing generating capacity;
(F) such vehicles do not emit any significant pollutants or noise; and
(G) it is environmentally desirable for transportation systems to be powered from central sources, because pollutants emitted from stationary sources (such as electric generating plants) are potentially easier to control than pollutants emitted from moving vehicles; and
(6) the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles would be facilitated by the establishment of a Federal program of research, development, and demonstration to explore electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
**(b)** It is therefore declared to be the policy of the Congress in this chapter to—
(1) encourage and support accelerated research into, and development of, electric and hybrid vehicle technologies;
(2) demonstrate the economic and technological practicability of electric and hybrid vehicles for personal and commercial use in urban areas and for agricultural and personal use in rural areas;
(3) facilitate, and remove barriers to, the use of electric and hybrid vehicles in lieu of gasoline- and diesel-powered motor vehicles, where practicable; and
(4) promote the substitution of electric and hybrid vehicles for many gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles currently used in routine short-haul, low-load applications, where such substitution would be beneficial.
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**(a)** In this section, buying a passenger motor vehicle or aircraft includes a transfer of the vehicle or aircraft between agencies.
**(b)** An appropriation may be expended to buy or lease passenger motor vehicles only—
(1) for the use of—
(A) the President;
(B) the secretaries to the President; or
(C) the heads of executive departments listed in [section 101 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section101&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(2) as specifically provided by law.
**(c)**
(1) Except as specifically provided by law, an agency may use an appropriation to buy a passenger motor vehicle (except a bus or ambulance) only at a total cost (except costs required only for transportation) that—
(A) includes the price of systems and equipment the Administrator of General Services decides is incorporated customarily in standard passenger motor vehicles completely equipped for ordinary operation;
(B) includes the value of a vehicle used in exchange;
(C) is not more than the maximum price established by the agency having authority under law to establish a maximum price; and
(D) is not more than the amount specified in a law.
(2) Additional systems and equipment may be bought for a passenger motor vehicle if the Administrator decides the purchase is appropriate. The price of additional systems or equipment is not included in deciding whether the cost of the vehicle is within a maximum price specified in a law.
**(d)** An appropriation (except an appropriation for the armed forces) is available to buy, maintain, or operate an aircraft only if the appropriation specifically authorizes the purchase, maintenance, or operation.
**(e)** This section does not apply to—
(1) buying, maintaining, and repairing passeng
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Energy shall not be required to delegate to the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration any energy research, development, and demonstration function vested in the Secretary, pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act [[42 U.S.C. 2011](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2011&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act [[42 U.S.C. 5901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5901&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Geothermal Research, Development and Demonstration Act,11 See References in Text note below. the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act [[15 U.S.C. 2501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section2501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act [[42 U.S.C. 5501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act,1 and the Energy Reorganization Act [[42 U.S.C. 5801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. Additionally, the Secretary may utilize the capabilities of the Energy Information Administration as he deems appropriate for the conduct of such programs.
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 2501
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of
chapter 53 of such title relating to classifica-
tion and General Schedule pay rates;
(5) obtain the services of experts and con-
sultants in accordance with the provisions of
section 3109 of title 5, at rates for individuals
not to exceed the maximum daily rate pre-
scribed for GS–18 under section 5332 of title 5;
(6) accept and utilize the services of vol-
untary and noncompensated personnel and re-
imburse them for travel expenses, including
per diem as authorized by section 5703 of title
5;
(7) utilize, on a reimbursable or non-
reimbursable basis the services, equipment,
personnel, and facilities of any other depart-
ment or agency of the United States;
(8) establish one or more task forces to as-
sist and advise the Center, composed of indi-
viduals who, by reason of experience, are
qualified for such service. Each member of any
such task force who is not an officer or em-
ployee of the Federal Government may receive
an amount not to exceed the maximum daily
rate prescribed for GS–18 under section 5332 of
title 5 for each day such individual is engaged
in the actual performance of duties (including
traveltime) as a member of such a task force.
Members may be reimbursed for travel, sub-
sistence, and necessary expenses incurred in
the performance of their duties; and
(9) make advances, progress, and other pay-
ments deemed necessary under this chapter
without regard to the provisions of section
3324(a) and (b) of title 31.
(Pub. L. 94–136, title IV, § 401, Nov. 28, 1975, 89
Stat. 741.)
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In par. (9), ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31’’ sub-
stituted for ‘‘section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as
amended (21 [31] U.S.C
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