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(1) In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, may establish under section 7234 of this title a <strong>Climate</strong> changeTechnology Advisory Committee to identify statutory, regulatory, economic, and other barriers to thecommercialization and deployment of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices in the UnitedStates.(3) ReportNot later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, and annually thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall submit to theCommittee a report that describes--(A) the findings of the Advisory Committee; and(B) any recommendations of the Advisory Committee for the removal or reduction of barriers to commercialization,deployment, and increasing the use of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices.(g) Greenhouse gas intensity reducing technology deployment(1) In generalBased on the strategy developed under subsection (c)(1) of this section, the technology inventory conducted undersubsection (e)(1) of this section, the greenhouse gas intensity reducing technology study report submitted undersubsection (e)(2) of this section, and reports under subsection (f)(3) of this section, if any, the Committee shalldevelop recommendations that would provide for the removal of domestic barriers to the commercialization anddeployment of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices.(3) Demonstration projectsIn developing recommendations under paragraph (1), the Committee may identify the need for climate changetechnology demonstration projects.(4) ReportNot later than 18 months after August 8, 2005, the Committee shall submit to the President and Congress a reportthat-- (A) identifies, based on the report submitted under subsection (f)(3) of this section, any barriers to, andcommercial risks associated with, the deployment of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies;(h) Procedures for calculating, monitoring, and analyzing greenhouse gas intensityThe Secretary, in collaboration with the Committee and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, andafter public notice and opportunity for comment, shall develop standards and best practices for calculating,monitoring, and analyzing greenhouse gas intensity.(i) Demonstration projects(1) In generalThe Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, support demonstration projects that--(A) increase the reduction of the greenhouse gas intensity to levels below that which would be achieved bytechnologies being used in the United States as of August 8, 2005;(B) maximize the potential return on Federal investment;(C) demonstrate distinct roles in public-private partnerships;(D) produce a large-scale reduction of greenhouse gas intensity if commercialization occurred; and(E) support a diversified portfolio to mitigate the uncertainty associated with a single technology.(j) Cooperative research and development agreementsIn carrying out greenhouse gas intensity reduction research and technology deployment activities under thissubtitle, the Secretary may enter into cooperative research and development agreements under section 3710a of Title15.42 U.S.C.A. § 13401CEES Page | II
Title 42. The Public Health and WelfareChapter 134. Energy PolicySubchapter VIII. Reduction of Oil Vulnerability§ 13401. GoalsIt is the goal of the United States in carrying out energy supply and energy conservation research and development--(3) to reduce the air, water, and other environmental impacts (including emissions of greenhouse gases) of energyproduction, distribution, transportation, and utilization, through the development of an environmentally sustainableenergy system;42 U.S.C.A. § 13479Title 42. The Public Health and WelfareChapter 134. Energy PolicySubchapter IX. Energy and EnvironmentPart B. Electricity Generation and Use§ 13479. Spark M. Matsunaga Renewable Energy and Ocean Technology Center(b) PurposeIt is the purpose of this section to establish the facilities and equipment located at Keahole Point, Hawaii as acooperative research and development facility, to be known as the Spark M. Matsunaga Renewable Energy andOcean Technology Center.(e) ActivitiesThe Center may carry out research, development, educational, and technology transfer activities on--(1) renewable energy;(2) energy storage, including the production of hydrogen from renewable energy;(3) materials applications related to energy and marine environments;(4) other environmental and ocean research concepts, including sea ranching and global climate change; and(5) such other matters as the Secretary may direct.42 U.S.C.A. § 16317Title 42. The Public Health and WelfareChapter 149. National Energy Policy and ProgramsSubchapter IX. Research and DevelopmentPart G. Science§ 16317. Systems biology program(a) Program(1) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a research, development, and demonstration program in microbial and plant systemsbiology, protein science, computational biology, and environmental science to support the energy, national security,and environmental missions of the Department.CEES Page | JJ
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Proposal IndexPage NumberA Establis
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D-01 Direct the federal Climate Cha
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I. IntroductionThis report is a fol
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The President should establish the
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The President should establish the
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This proposal is framed in terms of
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partnership is working to reduce me
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Good candidate to implement by exec
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Executive Orders. There are 30 exec
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Congress annually a comprehensive r
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The Rural Utilities Services (RUS)
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through the energy policy, has some
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Direct the EPA to work with the Chi
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private members: E.O. 12216, the Pr
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next 20 years.” 181 From the publ
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Direct the EPA to immediately begin
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scientific judgment.” 199 Further
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Direct the EPA to immediately grant
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of climate change in California are
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Direct the EPA and DOE to collabora
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The ATA is a private entity, and as
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and Bioenergy, establishes an inter
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Direct the DOT to reconvene the Cli
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Federal Energy Management Executive
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1973; (3) E.O. 12845, Requiring Age
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President, but the President “may
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Declare that it is the responsibili
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whenever feasible; and disposal or
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species is listed as a threatened s
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Determination of priorities which a
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special committees but are expressl
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Direct the federal Climate Change S
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E. Mobilize the MarketplaceDirect t
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