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42 U.S.C. § 6863 — Definitions
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As used in this part:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(2) The term “Director” means the Director of the Community Services Administration.
(3) The term “elderly” means any individual who is 60 years of age or older.
(4) The term “Governor” means the chief executive officer of a State (including the Mayor of the District of Columbia).
(5) The term “handicapped person” means any individual (A) who is an individual with a disability, as defined in [section 705 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section705&num=0&edition=prelim), (B) who is under a disability as defined in section 1614(a)(3)(A) or 223(d)(1) of the Social Security Act [[42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(A)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1382c/a/3/A&num=0&edition=prelim), 423(d)(1)] or in section 102(7) 11 See References in Text note below. of the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act [[42 U.S.C. 6001(7)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6001/7&num=0&edition=prelim)], or (C) who is receiving benefits under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38.
(6) The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings prescribed for such terms by [section 3002 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3002&num=0&edition=prelim).
(7) The term “low-income” means that income in relation to family size which (A) is at or below 200 percent of the poverty level determined in accordance with criteria established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, except that the Secretary may establish a higher level if the Secretary, after consulting with the Secretary of Agricultur
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As used in this part:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(2) The term “Director” means the Director of the Community Services Administration.
(3) The term “elderly” means any individual who is 60 years of age or older.
(4) The term “Governor” means the chief executive officer of a State (including the Mayor of the District of Columbia).
(5) The term “handicapped person” means any individual (A) who is an individual with a disability, as defined in [section 705 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section705&num=0&edition=prelim), (B) who is under a disability as defined in section 1614(a)(3)(A) or 223(d)(1) of the Social Security Act [[42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(A)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1382c/a/3/A&num=0&edition=prelim), 423(d)(1)] or in section 102(7) 11 See References in Text note below. of the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act [[42 U.S.C. 6001(7)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6001/7&num=0&edition=prelim)], or (C) who is receiving benefits under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38.
(6) The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings prescribed for such terms by [section 3002 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3002&num=0&edition=prelim).
(7) The term “low-income” means that income in relation to family size which (A) is at or below 200 percent of the poverty level determined in accordance with criteria established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, except that the Secretary may establish a higher level if the Secretary, after consulting with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the Community Services Administration, determines that such a higher level is necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and is consistent with the eligibility criteria established for the weatherization program under [section 2809(a)(12) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2809/a/12&num=0&edition=prelim), (B) is the basis on which cash assistance payments have been paid during the preceding 12-month period under titles IV and XVI of the Social Security Act [[42 U.S.C. 601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq., 1381 et seq.] or applicable State or local law, or (C) if a State elects, is the basis for eligibility for assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 ([42 U.S.C. 8621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section8621&num=0&edition=prelim)), provided that such basis is at least 200 percent of the poverty level determined in accordance with criteria established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(8) **State.—** — The term “State” means—
(A) a State;
(B) the District of Columbia;
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
(D) any other territory or possession of the United States.
(9) The term “weatherization materials” means—
(A) caulking and weatherstripping of doors and windows;
(B) furnace efficiency modifications, including, but not limited to—
(i) replacement burners, furnaces, or boilers or any combination thereof;
(ii) devices for minimizing energy loss through heating system, chimney, or venting devices; and
(iii) electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems which replace standing gas pilot lights;
(C) clock thermostats;
(D) ceiling, attic, wall, floor, and duct insulation;
(E) water heater insulation;
(F) storm windows and doors, multiglazed windows and doors, heat-absorbing or heat-reflective window and door materials;
(G) cooling efficiency modifications, including, but not limited to, replacement air-conditioners, ventilation equipment, screening, window films, and shading devices;
(H) solar thermal water heaters;
(I) wood-heating appliances; and
(J) such other insulating or energy conserving devices or technologies, including renewable energy technologies and other advanced technologies, as the Secretary may determine, after consulting with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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**(a) Apportionment** The Secretary shall apportion the amount reserved under [section 9903(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section9903/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim) for each fiscal year on the basis of need among Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
**(b) Application** Each jurisdiction to which subsection (a) applies may receive a grant under this section for the amount apportioned under subsection (a) on submitting to the Secretary, and obtaining approval of, an application, containing provisions that describe the programs for which assistance is sought under this section, that is prepared in accordance with, and contains the information described in, [section 9908 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section9908&num=0&edition=prelim).
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For the purposes of this chapter—
(1) The term “abuse” means the knowing infliction of physical or psychological harm or the knowing deprivation of goods or services that are necessary to meet essential needs or to avoid physical or psychological harm.
(2) The term “Administration” means the Administration on Aging.
(3) The term “adult protective services” means such services provided to adults as the Secretary may specify and includes services such as—
(A) receiving reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation;
(B) investigating the reports described in subparagraph (A);
(C) case planning, monitoring, evaluation, and other casework and services; and
(D) providing, arranging for, or facilitating the provision of medical, social service, economic, legal, housing, law enforcement, or other protective, emergency, or support services.
(4) The term “Aging and Disability Resource Center” means an entity, network, or consortium established by a State as part of the State system of long-term care, to provide a coordinated and integrated system for older individuals and individuals with disabilities (as defined in [section 12102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12102&num=0&edition=prelim)), and the caregivers of older individuals and individuals with disabilities, that provides, in collaboration with (as appropriate) area agencies on aging, centers for independent living (as described in part C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 796f](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.)), and other aging or disability entities—
(A) comprehensive information on the full range of available public and privat
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**(a) In general** To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
**(b) Report** Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).
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**(a) Authorization** The Secretary is authorized to make grants, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to States to assist low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes, that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
**(b) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter (other than [section 8626a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section8626a&num=0&edition=prelim)), $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1999, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2000 and 2001, and $5,100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2007. The authorizations of appropriations contained in this subsection are subject to the program year provisions of subsection (c).
**(c) Availability of appropriations** Amounts appropriated under this section for any fiscal year for programs and activities under this subchapter shall be made available for obligation in the succeeding fiscal year.
**(d) Authorization of appropriations for leveraged resources**
(1) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 8626a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section8626a&num=0&edition=prelim), $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2004, except as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) For any of fiscal years 1999 through 2004 for which the amount appropriated under subsection (b) is not less than $1,400,000,000, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to carry out [section 8626a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section86
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**(a) In general** The purpose of this part is to increase the flexibility of States in operating a program designed to—
(1) provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives;
(2) end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage;
(3) prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and
(4) encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
**(b) No individual entitlement** This part shall not be interpreted to entitle any individual or family to assistance under any State program funded under this part.
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This chapter may be cited as the “Social Security Act”.
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**(a) In general** The State may use funds received under this subpart to provide the resources described in [section 796d(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796d/e&num=0&edition=prelim) (but may not use more than 30 percent of the funds paid to the State under [section 796e–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796e-1&num=0&edition=prelim) for such resources unless the State specifies that a greater percentage of the funds is needed for such resources in a State plan approved under [section 796d–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796d-1&num=0&edition=prelim)), relating to the Statewide Independent Living Council, may retain funds under [section 796c(c)(5) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c/c/5&num=0&edition=prelim), and shall distribute the remainder of the funds received under this subpart in a manner consistent with the approved State plan for the activities described in subsection (b).
**(b) Activities** The State may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection (a)—
(1) to provide independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities, particularly those in unserved areas of the State;
(2) to demonstrate ways to expand and improve independent living services;
(3) to support the operation of centers for independent living that are in compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of [section 796f–4 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-4&num=0&edition=prelim);
(4) to support activities to increase the capacities o
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In this chapter:
(1) The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, Department of Energy.
(2) The term “Indian land” means—
(A) any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria;
(B) any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held—
(i) in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian;
(ii) by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or
(iii) by a dependent Indian community;
(C) land that is owned by an Indian tribe and was conveyed by the United States to a Native Corporation pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([43 U.S.C. 1601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or that was conveyed by the United States to a Native Corporation in exchange for such land;
(D) any land located in a census tract in which the majority of residents are Natives (as defined in section 3(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([43 U.S.C. 1602(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1602/b&num=0&edition=prelim))); and
(E) any land located in a census tract in which the majority of residents are persons who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe or village.
(3) The term “Indian reservation” includes—
(A) an Indian reservation in existence in any State or States as of August 8, 2005;
(B) a public domain Indian allotment; and
(C) a dependent Indian community located within the borders of the United States, regardless of whether the community is
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**(a) Annual application; contents; allocation to States** The Secretary shall provide financial assistance, from sums appropriated for any fiscal year under this part, only upon annual application. Each such application shall describe the estimated number and characteristics of the low-income persons and the number of dwelling units to be assisted and the criteria and methods to be used by the applicant in providing weatherization assistance to such persons. The application shall also contain such other information (including information needed for evaluation purposes) and assurances as may be required (1) in the regulations promulgated pursuant to [section 6863 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6863&num=0&edition=prelim) and (2) to carry out this section. The Secretary shall allocate financial assistance to each State on the basis of the relative need for weatherization assistance among low-income persons throughout the States, taking into account the following factors:
(A) The number of dwelling units to be weatherized.
(B) The climatic conditions in the State respecting energy conservation, which may include consideration of annual degree days.
(C) The type of weatherization work to be done in the various settings.
(D) Such other factors as the Secretary may determine necessary, such as the cost of heating and cooling, in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this part.
**(b) Requirements for assistance** The Secretary shall not provide financial assistance under this part unless the applicant has provided reasonable assurances that it has—
(1) established a policy advisory council which (A) has special qualifications and sensitivity with respect to solving the problems of low-income persons (
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**(a) In general** The Secretary may request that entities receiving funding from the Federal Government or from a State through a weatherization assistance program under [section 6863 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6863&num=0&edition=prelim) or [section 6864 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6864&num=0&edition=prelim) perform periodic reviews of the use of private contractors in the provision of weatherization assistance, and encourage expanded use of contractors as appropriate.
**(b) Use of training funds** Entities described in subsection (a) may use funding described in such subsection to train private, non-Federal entities that are contracted to provide weatherization assistance under a weatherization program, in accordance with rules determined by the Secretary.
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