42 U.S.C. § 9126 : US Code - Section 9126: Exempt operations

Search 42 U.S.C. § 9126 : US Code - Section 9126: Exempt operations

(a) Test platforms
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any test
platform which will not operate as an ocean thermal energy
conversion facility or plantship after conclusion of the testing
period.
(b) Commercial demonstration ocean thermal energy conversion
facilities or plantships
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to ownership,
construction, or operation of any ocean thermal energy conversion
facility or plantship which the Secretary of Energy has designated
in writing as a demonstration project for the development of
alternative energy sources for the United States which is conducted
by, participated in, or approved by the Department of Energy. The
Secretary of Energy, after consultation with the Administrator,
shall require such demonstration projects to abide by as many of
the substantive requirements of this subchapter as he deems to be
practicable without damaging the nature of or unduly delaying such
projects.