42 U.S.C. § 7113 — Relationship with States

Page 7049 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7131 (19) To ensure that the Department can con- tinue current support of mathematics, science, and engineering education programs by using the personnel, facilities, equipment, and re- sources of its laboratories and by working with State and local education agencies, insti- tutions of higher education, and business and industry. The Department’s involvement in mathematics, science, and engineering edu- cation should be consistent with its main mis- sion and should be coordinated with all Fed- eral efforts in mathematics, science, and engi- neering education, especially with the Depart- ment of Education and the National Science Foundation (which have the primary Federal responsibility for mathematics, science, and engineering education). (Pub. L. 95–91, title I, § 102, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 567; Pub. L. 101–510, div. C, title XXXI, § 3163, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1841.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in introductory provisions and pars. (14) and (18), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1990—Pub. L. 101–510 substituted ‘‘chapter:’’ for ‘‘chapter—’’ in introductory provisions, capitalized the first letter of the first word in each of pars. (1) to (18), substituted a period for last semicolon in each of pars. (1) to (17), struck out ‘‘and’’ at end of par. (17), and added par. (19). § 7113. Relationship with States Whenever any proposed action by the Depart- ment conflicts with the energy plan of any State, the Department shall give due consider- ation to the needs of such State, and where prac- ticable, shall attempt to resolve such conflict through consultations with appropriate State officials. Nothing in this chapter shall affect the authority of any State over matters exclusively within its jurisdiction. (Pub. L. 95–91, title I, § 103, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 569.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables. SUBCHAPTER II—ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT § 7131. Establishment There is established at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the De- partment of Energy. There shall be at the head of the Department a Secretary of Energy (here- inafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘‘Sec- retary’’), who shall be appointed by the Presi- dent by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Department shall be administered, in accordance with the provisions of this chap- ter, under the supervision and direction of the Secretary. (Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 201, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 569.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and li- abilities of the Department of Energy, including the functions of the Secretary of Energy relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treat- ment of related references, see sections 121(g)(4), 183(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR ENERGY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS Pub. L. 114–94, div. F, § 61001, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1771, provided that: ‘‘(a) FINDING.—Congress finds that recent natural dis- asters have underscored the importance of having resil- ient oil and natural gas infrastructure and effective ways for industry and government to communicate to address energy supply disruptions. ‘‘(b) AUTHORIZATION FOR ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR NATURAL DISASTERS.— The Secretary of Energy shall develop and adopt proce- dures to— ‘‘(1) improve communication and coordination be- tween the Department of Energy’s energy response team, Federal partners, and industry; ‘‘(2) leverage the Energy Information Administra- tion’s subject matter expertise within the Depart- ment’s energy response team to improve supply chain situation assessments; ‘‘(3) establish company liaisons and direct commu- nication with the Department’s energy response team to improve situation assessments; ‘‘(4) streamline and enhance processes for obtaining temporary regulatory relief to speed up emergency response and recovery; ‘‘(5) facilitate and increase engagement among States, the oil and natural gas industry, and the De- partment in developing State and local energy assur- ance plans; ‘‘(6) establish routine education and training pro- grams for key government emergency response posi- tions with the Department and States; and ‘‘(7) involve States and the oil and natural gas in- dustry in comprehensive drill and exercise programs. ‘‘(c) COOPERATION.—The activities carried out under subsection (b) shall include collaborative efforts with State and local government officials and the private sector. ‘‘(d) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 4, 2015], the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report describing the effectiveness of the activities authorized under this section.’’