42 U.S.C. § 6837 — Omitted

Page 6898 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6835 employees to comply with this section [amending this section and section 6832 of this title] and the amend- ments made by this section in the acquisition, con- struction, or major renovation of any facility. The members of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Coun- cil (established under section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act ([former] 41 U.S.C. 421) [see 41 U.S.C. 1302]) shall consult with the Federal Director and the Commercial Director before promulgating reg- ulations to carry out this subsection. ‘‘(d) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 90 days after the date of promulgation of the revised regulations under sub- section (c), the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall issue guidance to all Federal procurement executives providing direction and instructions to re- negotiate the design of proposed facilities and major renovations for existing facilities to incorporate im- provements that are consistent with this section.’’ [For definitions of ‘‘Federal Director’’ and ‘‘Commer- cial Director’’ as used in section 433(c) of Pub. L. 110–140, set out above, see section 17061 of this title.] § 6835. Federal compliance (a) Procedures (1) The head of each Federal agency shall adopt procedures necessary to assure that new Federal buildings meet or exceed the Federal building energy standards established under sec- tion 6834 of this title. (2) The Federal building energy standards es- tablished under section 6834 of this title shall apply to new buildings under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect shall adopt procedures necessary to assure that such buildings meet or exceed such standards. (b) Construction of new buildings The head of a Federal agency may expend Fed- eral funds for the construction of a new Federal building only if the building meets or exceeds the appropriate Federal building energy stand- ards established under section 6834 of this title. (Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 101(a)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2785.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 6835, Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 306, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1148; Pub. L. 96–399, title III, § 326(d), Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1650; Pub. L. 97–35, title X, § 1041(d), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 621, related to compli- ance with final performance standards by Federal agen- cies, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 101(a)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2783. § 6836. Support for voluntary building energy codes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, after consulting with the Sec- retary of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, other appropriate Federal agencies, CABO, ASHRAE, the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, and any other appropriate building codes and standards organization, shall support the upgrading of voluntary building energy codes for new residential and commercial build- ings. Such support shall include— (1) a compilation of data and other informa- tion regarding building energy efficiency standards and codes in the possession of the Federal Government, State and local govern- ments, and industry organizations; (2) assistance in improving the technical basis for such standards and codes; (3) assistance in determining the cost-effec- tiveness and the technical feasibility of the energy efficiency measures included in such standards and codes; and (4) assistance in identifying appropriate measures with regard to radon and other in- door air pollutants. (b) Review The Secretary shall periodically review the technical and economic basis of voluntary build- ing energy codes and, based upon ongoing re- search activities— (1) recommend amendments to such codes including measures with regard to radon and other indoor air pollutants; (2) seek adoption of all technologically fea- sible and economically justified energy effi- ciency measures; and (3) otherwise participate in any industry process for review and modification of such codes. (Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 101(a)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2785.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 6836, Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 307, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1149; Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 255, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3238, set forth provisions respect- ing grants to States for adoption and implementation of performance standards, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, title X, § 1041(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 621. § 6837. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section, Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 101(a)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2786, which required the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities conducted pursuant to this sub- chapter, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, the 4th item on page 88 of House Document No. 103–7. A prior section 6837, Pub. L. 94–385, title III, § 308, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1149; Pub. L. 97–35, title X, § 1041(e), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 621, related to technical assistance to States, etc., prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–486, § 101(a)(2). § 6838. Cost-effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means— (A) a relevant State agency, as determined by the Secretary, such as a State building code agency, State energy office, or Tribal energy office; and (B) a partnership.