2014 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs (Sections 15801 - 16538)
Subchapter XV - Incentives for Innovative Technologies (Sections 16511 - 16516)
Sec. 16516 - Temporary program for rapid deployment of renewable energy and electric power transmission projects
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS SUBCHAPTER XV - INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Sec. 16516 - Temporary program for rapid deployment of renewable energy and electric power transmission projects |
| Contains | section 16516 |
| Date | 2014 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 109-58, title XVII, §1705, as added Pub. L. 111-5, div. A, title IV, §406(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 145. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 123 Stat. 145 |
| Public and Private Law | Public Law 109-58, Public Law 111-5 |
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Notwithstanding section 16513 of this title, the Secretary may make guarantees under this section only for the following categories of projects that commence construction not later than September 30, 2011:
(1) Renewable energy systems, including incremental hydropower, that generate electricity or thermal energy, and facilities that manufacture related components.
(2) Electric power transmission systems, including upgrading and reconductoring projects.
(3) Leading edge biofuel projects that will use technologies performing at the pilot or demonstration scale that the Secretary determines are likely to become commercial technologies and will produce transportation fuels that substantially reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to other transportation fuels.
(b) Factors relating to electric power transmission systemsIn determining to make guarantees to projects described in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may consider the following factors:
(1) The viability of the project without guarantees.
(2) The availability of other Federal and State incentives.
(3) The importance of the project in meeting reliability needs.
(4) The effect of the project in meeting a State or region's environment (including climate change) and energy goals.
(c) Wage rate requirementsThe Secretary shall require that each recipient of support under this section provide reasonable assurance that all laborers and mechanics employed in the performance of the project for which the assistance is provided, including those employed by contractors or subcontractors, will be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar work in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40 (commonly referred to as the "Davis-Bacon Act").
(d) LimitationFunding under this section for projects described in subsection (a)(3) shall not exceed $500,000,000.
(e) SunsetThe authority to enter into guarantees under this section shall expire on September 30, 2011.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XVII, §1705, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title IV, §406(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 145.)
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