42 U.S.C. § 7101 : US Code - Section 7101: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 7101 : US Code - Section 7101: Definitions

(a) As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided or
indicated by the context, the term the "Department" means the
Department of Energy or any component thereof, including the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(b) As used in this chapter (1) reference to "function" includes
reference to any duty, obligation, power, authority,
responsibility, right, privilege, and activity, or the plural
thereof, as the case may be; and (2) reference to "perform", when
used in relation to functions, includes the undertaking,
fulfillment, or execution of any duty or obligation; and the
exercise of power, authority, rights, and privileges.
(c) As used in this chapter, "Federal lease" means an agreement
which, for any consideration, including but not limited to,
bonuses, rents, or royalties conferred and covenants to be
observed, authorizes a person to explore for, or develop, or
produce (or to do any or all of these) oil and gas, coal, oil
shale, tar sands, and geothermal resources on lands or interests in
lands under Federal jurisdiction.