42 U.S.C. § 5903 : US Code - Section 5903: Duties and authorities of the Secretary

Search 42 U.S.C. § 5903 : US Code - Section 5903: Duties and authorities of the Secretary

The Secretary shall -
(a) review the current status of nonnuclear energy resources
and current nonnuclear energy research and development
activities, including research and development being conducted by
Federal and non-Federal entities;
(b) formulate and carry out a comprehensive Federal nonnuclear
energy research, development, and demonstration program which
will expeditiously advance the policies established by this
chapter and other relevant legislation establishing programs in
specific energy technologies;
(c) utilize the funds authorized pursuant to this chapter to
advance energy research and development by initiating and
maintaining, through fund transfers, grants, or contracts, energy
research, development and demonstration programs or activities
utilizing the facilities, capabilities, expertise, and experience
of Federal agencies, national laboratories, universities,
nonprofit organizations, industrial entities, and other non-
Federal entities which are appropriate to each type of research,
development, and demonstration activity;
(d) establish procedures for periodic consultation with
representatives of science, industry, environmental
organizations, consumers, and other groups who have special
expertise in the areas of energy research, development, and
technology; and
(e) initiate programs to design, construct, and operate energy
facilities of sufficient size to demonstrate the technical and
economic feasibility of utilizing various forms of nonnuclear
energy.