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Code · BILL · 113th Congress · H.R. 2128 (Introduced in House) — To provide for the establishment of a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes. · Sec. 12

Sec. 12. Administration

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Subject to section 15(b), not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide such administrative and technical support to rebate aggregators, States, and Indian tribes as is necessary to carry out this Act. Notwithstanding the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service and General Schedule classifications and pay rates, the Secretary may appoint such professional and administrative personnel as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this Act. The rate of pay for a person appointed under subsection
(b)shall not exceed the maximum rate payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule under chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. Notwithstanding section 303 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253), the Secretary may retain such consultants on a noncompetitive basis as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this Act. In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may waive all or part of any provision of the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–369 ; 98 Stat. 1175), an amendment made by that Act, or the Federal Acquisition Regulation on a determination that circumstances make compliance with the provisions contrary to the public interest. The Secretary shall establish, and make available to homeowners, or the homeowner’s designated representative, seeking a rebate under this Act, release forms authorizing access by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designated third party representative, to information in the utility bills of the homeowner. The form shall not include the homeowner’s name, address, or social security number, or any other personal identifying information designated by the Secretary.
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