42 U.S.C. § 15705 — Savings clause

Page 8707 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 15705 mitted to the Congress not later than 60 days after the date of the President’s budget sub- mission for each fiscal year. (Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 204, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1676; Pub. L. 114–52, § 3, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 496.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(C), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’ and was translated as reading ‘‘this title’’, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See below. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 108–360, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1675, which is classified prin- cipally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15701 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2015—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 114–52, § 3(1), added sub- secs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which related to the establishment and objective of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–52, § 3(1), (2), redesignated sub- sec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which established an Interagency Working Group. Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 114–52, § 3(2), (3), added sub- secs. (d) and (e), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (c), and struck out former subsec. (e) which required an im- plementation plan from the Interagency Working Group. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–52, § 3(2), struck out subsec. (f) which required biennial reports on the status of the windstorm impact reduction program. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of all functions, personnel, assets, com- ponents, authorities, grant programs, and liabilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of the Under Secretary for Federal Emer- gency Management relating thereto, to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, see section 315(a)(1) of Title 6, Domestic Security. § 15704. National Advisory Committee on Wind- storm Impact Reduction (a) In general The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall establish an Ad- visory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduc- tion, which shall be composed of at least 7 and not more than 15 members who are qualified to provide advice on windstorm impact reduction and represent related scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines, none of whom may be employees of the Federal Government, in- cluding— (1) representatives of research and academic institutions; (2) industry standards development organi- zations; (3) emergency management agencies; (4) State and local government; and (5) business communities, including the in- surance industry. (b) Assessments The Advisory Committee on Windstorm Im- pact Reduction shall offer assessments and rec- ommendations on— (1) trends and developments in the natural, engineering, and social sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; (2) the priorities of the Program’s Strategic Plan; (3) the coordination of the Program; (4) the effectiveness of the Program in meet- ing its purposes; and (5) any revisions to the Program which may be necessary. (c) Compensation The members of the Advisory Committee es- tablished under this section shall serve without compensation. (d) Reports At least every 2 years, the Advisory Com- mittee shall report to the Director on the as- sessments carried out under subsection (b) and its recommendations for ways to improve the Program. (e) Charter Notwithstanding section 1013(b)(2) of title 5, the Advisory Committee shall not be required to file a charter subsequent to its initial charter, filed under section 1008(c) of title 5, before the termination date specified in subsection (f) of this section. (f) Termination The Advisory Committee shall terminate on September 30, 2017. (g) Conflict of interest An Advisory Committee member shall recuse himself from any Advisory Committee activity in which he has an actual pecuniary interest. (Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 205, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1678; Pub. L. 114–52, § 4, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 499; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(277), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4336.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘section 1013(b)(2) of title 5, the Advisory Committee shall not be required to file a charter subsequent to its initial charter, filed under section 1008(c) of title 5,’’ for ‘‘sec- tion 14(b)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), the Advisory Committee shall not be re- quired to file a charter subsequent to its initial char- ter, filed under section 9(c) of such Act,’’. 2015—Pub. L. 114–52 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section established a National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction. § 15705. Savings clause Nothing in this chapter supersedes any provi- sion of the National Manufactured Housing Con- struction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.]. No design, construction method, practice, technology, material, mitiga- tion methodology, or hazard reduction measure of any kind developed under this chapter shall be required for a home certified under section 616 of the National Manufactured Housing Con- struction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5415), pursuant to standards issued under such Act, without being subject to the consensus development process and rulemaking procedures of that Act. Page 8708 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 15706 (Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 206, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1679.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 108–360, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1675, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15701 of this title and Tables. The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, referred to in text, is title VI of Pub. L. 93–383, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 700, which is classified generally to chapter 70 (§ 5401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of this title and Tables. § 15706. Authorization of appropriations (a) Federal Emergency Management Agency There are authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out this chapter— (1) $5,332,000 for fiscal year 2015; (2) $5,332,000 for fiscal year 2016; and (3) $5,332,000 for fiscal year 2017. (b) National Science Foundation There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation for carrying out this chapter— (1) $9,682,000 for fiscal year 2015; (2) $9,682,000 for fiscal year 2016; and (3) $9,682,000 for fiscal year 2017. (c) National Institute of Standards and Tech- nology There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for carrying out this chapter— (1) $4,120,000 for fiscal year 2015; (2) $4,120,000 for fiscal year 2016; and (3) $4,120,000 for fiscal year 2017. (d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- tration There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tion for carrying out this chapter— (1) $2,266,000 for fiscal year 2015; (2) $2,266,000 for fiscal year 2016; and (3) $2,266,000 for fiscal year 2017. (Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 207, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 114–52, § 5, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 500.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 108–360, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1675, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15701 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2015—Pub. L. 114–52 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2006 to 2008. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of all functions, personnel, assets, com- ponents, authorities, grant programs, and liabilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of the Under Secretary for Federal Emer- gency Management relating thereto, to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, see section 315(a)(1) of Title 6, Domestic Security. § 15707. Coordination The Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Tech- nology, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the heads of other Fed- eral departments and agencies carrying out ac- tivities under this chapter and the statutes amended by this chapter shall work together to ensure that research, technologies, and response techniques are shared among the programs au- thorized in this chapter in order to coordinate the Nation’s efforts to reduce vulnerability to the hazards described in this chapter. (Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 209, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1680.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 108–360, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1675, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15701 of this title and Tables. CHAPTER 149—NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS Sec. 15801. Definitions. SUBCHAPTER I—ENERGY EFFICIENCY PART A—FEDERAL PROGRAMS 15811. Voluntary commitments to reduce industrial energy intensity. 15812. Advanced building efficiency testbed. 15813. Enhancing energy efficiency in management of Federal lands. PART B—ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND STATE PROGRAMS 15821. Energy efficient appliance rebate programs. 15822. Energy efficient public buildings. 15823. Low income community energy efficiency pilot program. 15824. State Technologies Advancement Collabo- rative. PART C—ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS 15831. Public energy education program. 15832. Energy efficiency public information initia- tive. 15833. Energy efficiency pilot program. 15834. Report on failure to comply with deadlines for new or revised energy conservation standards. PART D—PUBLIC HOUSING 15841. Energy-efficient appliances. 15842. Energy strategy for HUD. SUBCHAPTER II—RENEWABLE ENERGY PART A—GENERAL PROVISIONS 15851. Assessment of renewable energy resources.