42 U.S.C. § 7142a — Designation of American Museum of

Page 7060 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7142a 112–81, div. C, title XXXI, § 3114, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1709.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 7262 of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A), was repealed by Pub. L. 104–206, title V, § 502, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3002. CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter. AMENDMENTS 2011—Pub. L. 112–81, § 3114(1), inserted ‘‘and National Atomic Testing Museum’’ after ‘‘Atomic Museum’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 112–81, § 3114(2), added subsec. (d). 1993—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103–35 struck out comma after ‘‘Secretary of Energy’’ in introductory provisions. § 7142a. Designation of American Museum of Science and Energy (a) In general The Museum— (1) is designated as the ‘‘American Museum of Science and Energy’’; and (2) shall be the official museum of science and energy of the United States. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, docu- ment, paper, or other record of the United States to the Museum is deemed to be a ref- erence to the ‘‘American Museum of Science and Energy’’. (c) Property of the United States (1) In general The name ‘‘American Museum of Science and Energy’’ is declared the property of the United States. (2) Use The Museum shall have the sole right throughout the United States and its posses- sions to have and use the name ‘‘American Museum of Science and Energy’’. (3) Effect on other rights This subsection shall not be construed to conflict or interfere with established or vested rights. (Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 401], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–266.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Ap- propriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consoli- dated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which com- prises this chapter. § 7142b. Authority To carry out the activities of the Museum, the Secretary may— (1) accept and dispose of any gift, devise, or bequest of services or property, real or per- sonal, that is— (A) designated in a written document by the person making the gift, devise, or be- quest as intended for the Museum; and (B) determined by the Secretary to be suit- able and beneficial for use by the Museum; (2) operate a retail outlet on the premises of the Museum for the purpose of selling or dis- tributing items (including mementos, food, educational materials, replicas, and lit- erature) that are— (A) relevant to the contents of the Mu- seum; and (B) informative, educational, and tasteful; (3) collect reasonable fees where feasible and appropriate; (4) exhibit, perform, display, and publish ma- terials and information of or relating to the Museum in any media or place; (5) consistent with guidelines approved by the Secretary, lease space on the premises of the Museum at reasonable rates and for uses consistent with such guidelines; and (6) use the proceeds of activities authorized under this section to pay the costs of the Mu- seum. (Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 402], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–267.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Ap- propriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consoli- dated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which com- prises this chapter. § 7142c. Museum volunteers (a) Authority to use volunteers The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as volun- teers for services or activities related to the Mu- seum. (b) Status of volunteers (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), service by a volunteer under subsection (a) shall not be considered Federal employment. (2) Exceptions (A) Federal Tort Claims Act For purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, a volunteer under subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee of the Government (as defined in section 2671 of that title). (B) Compensation for work injuries For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, a volunteer described in subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee (as de- fined in section 8101 of title 5). (c) Compensation A volunteer under subsection (a) shall serve without pay, but may receive nominal awards and reimbursement for incidental expenses, in- cluding expenses for a uniform or transportation in furtherance of Museum activities. (Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 403], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–267.)