42 U.S.C. § 6396 — State laws or programs

Page 6827 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6399 1 See References in Text note below. that any person has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in acts or practices constituting a violation of section 6394 of this title, such offi- cer or agency may request the Attorney General to bring an action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enjoin such acts or practices, and upon a proper showing a tem- porary restraining order or a preliminary or per- manent injunction shall be granted without bond. Any such court may also issue mandatory injunctions commanding any person to comply with any rule, regulation, or order described in section 6394 of this title. (e) Private right of action (1) Any person suffering legal wrong because of any act or practice arising out of any violation of any provision of this chapter described in paragraph (2), may bring an action in an appro- priate district court of the United States with- out regard to the amount in controversy, for ap- propriate relief, including an action for a declar- atory judgment or writ of injunction. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize any person to re- cover damages. (2) The provisions of this chapter referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows: (A) Section 6262 1 of this title (relating to en- ergy conservation plans). (B) Section 6271 of this title (relating to international oil allocation). (C) Section 6272 of this title (relating to international voluntary agreements). (D) Section 6273 of this title (relating to ad- visory committees). (E) Section 6274 of this title (relating to international exchange of information). (F) Section 6391 of this title (relating to pro- hibition on certain actions). (Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 525, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 963.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (d) and (e), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under sec- tion 6201 of this title and Tables. Section 6262 of this title, referred to in subsec. (e)(2)(A), was repealed by Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 104(1), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2033. § 6396. State laws or programs No State law or State program in effect on De- cember 22, 1975, or which may become effective thereafter, shall be superseded by any provision of title I or II of this Act (other than any provi- sion of such title which amends another law) or any rule, regulation, or order thereunder, except insofar as such State law or State program is in conflict with such provision, rule, regulation, or order. (Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 526, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Title I of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title I of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 875, which is classi- fied principally to subchapter I (§ 6211 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables. Title II of this Act, referred to in par. (1), is title II of Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 6271 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables. § 6397. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(1), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288 Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 527, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964, related to transfer of authority on termi- nation of Federal Energy Administration. § 6398. Authorization of appropriations Any authorization of appropriations in this Act, or in any amendment to any other law made by this Act, for the fiscal year 1976 shall be deemed to include an additional authorization of appropriations for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, in amounts which equal one-fourth of any amount author- ized for fiscal year 1976, unless appropriations for the same purpose are specifically authorized in a law hereinafter enacted. (Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 528, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 6201 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables. § 6399. Intrastate natural gas No provision of this chapter shall permit the imposition of any price controls on, or require any allocation of, natural gas not subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary or the Federal En- ergy Regulatory Commission. (Pub. L. 94–163, title V, § 529, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 964; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(a), title IV, § 402, title VII, §§ 703, 707, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 577, 583, 606, 607.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS ‘‘Secretary or the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- mission’’ substituted for ‘‘Federal Power Commission’’ pursuant to sections 301(a), 402, 703, and 707 of Pub. L. 95–91, which are classified to sections 7151(a), 7172, 7293,