2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 77 - Energy Conservation
Subchapter II - Standby Energy Authorities
Part C - Summer Fill and Fuel Budgeting Programs
Sec. 6283 - Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs
| 42 U.S.C. § 6283 (2017) |
| §6283. Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs |
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(a) Definitions
In this section: (1) Budget contractThe term "budget contract" means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months. The term "fixed-price contract" means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations. The term "price cap contract" means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract. At the request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide information, technical assistance, and funding— (1) to develop education and outreach programs to encourage consumers to fill their storage facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil during the summer months; and (2) to promote the use of budget contracts, price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other advantageous financial arrangements, to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply shortages of those products. (c) PreferenceIn implementing this section, the Secretary shall give preference to States that contribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs. (d) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and (2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter. |
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(Pub. L. 94–163, title II, §273, as added Pub. L. 106–469, title VI, §602(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2040; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, §301(b)(2), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.) |
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AMENDMENTS
2005—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–58 struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: "Section 6285 of this title does not apply to this section." |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 77 - ENERGY CONSERVATION SUBCHAPTER II - STANDBY ENERGY AUTHORITIES Part C - Summer Fill and Fuel Budgeting Programs Sec. 6283 - Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs |
| section 6283 |
| 2017 |
| January 12, 2018 |
| No |
| standard |
| 114 Stat. 2040 119 Stat. 683 |
| Public Law 94-163, Public Law 106-469, Public Law 109-58 |
