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## SECTION 1 SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS ###
(a)Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007”. ###
(b)Table of Contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Sec. 3. Relationship to other law. TITLE I—ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH IMPROVED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Subtitle A—Increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards Sec. 101. Short title. Sec. 102. Average fuel economy standards for automobiles and certain other vehicles. Sec. 103. Definitions. Sec. 104. Credit trading program. Sec. 105. Consumer information. Sec. 106. Continued applicability of existing standards. Sec. 107. National Academy of Sciences studies. Sec. 108. National Academy of Sciences study of medium-duty and heavy-duty truck fuel economy. Sec. 109. Extension of flexible fuel vehicle credit program. Sec. 110. Periodic review of accuracy of fuel economy labeling procedures. Sec. 111. Consumer tire information. Sec. 112. Use of civil penalties for research and development. Sec. 113. Exemption from separate calculation requirement. Subtitle B—Improved Vehicle Technology Sec. 131. Transportation electrification. Sec. 132. Domestic manufacturing conversion grant program. Sec. 133. Inclusion of electric drive in Energy Policy Act of 1992. Sec. 134. Loan guarantees for fuel-efficient automobile parts manufacturers. Sec. 135. Advanced battery loan guarantee program. Sec. 136. Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program. Sec. 137. Research and development into integrating electric vehicles onto the electric grid. Subtitle C—Federal Vehicle Fleets Sec. 141. Federal vehicle fleets. Sec. 142. Federal fleet conservation requirements. TITLE II—ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH INCREASED PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS Subtitle A—Renewable Fuel Standard Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Renewable fuel standard. Sec. 203. Study of impact of Renewable Fuel Standard. Sec. 204. Environmental and resource conservation impacts. Sec. 205. Biomass based diesel and biodiesel labeling. Sec. 206. Study of credits for use of renewable electricity in electric vehicles. Sec. 207. Grants for production of advanced biofuels. Sec. 208. Integrated consideration of water quality in determinations on fuels and fuel additives. Sec. 209. Anti-backsliding. Sec. 210. Effective date, savings provision, and transition rules. Subtitle B—Biofuels Research and Development Sec. 221. Biodiesel. Sec. 222. Biogas. Sec. 223. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States. Sec. 224. Biorefinery energy efficiency. Sec. 225. Study of optimization of flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel. Sec. 226. Study of engine durability and performance associated with the use of biodiesel. Sec. 227. Study of optimization of biogas used in natural gas vehicles. Sec. 228. Algal biomass. Sec. 229. Biofuels and biorefinery information center. Sec. 230. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research. Sec. 231. Bioenergy research and development, authorization of appropriation. Sec. 232. Environmental research and development. Sec. 233. Bioenergy research centers. Sec. 234. University based research and development grant program. Subtitle C—Biofuels Infrastructure Sec. 241. Prohibition on franchise agreement restrictions related to renewable fuel infrastructure. Sec. 242. Renewable fuel dispenser requirements. Sec. 243. Ethanol pipeline feasibility study. Sec. 244. Renewable fuel infrastructure grants. Sec. 245. Study of the adequacy of transportation of domestically-produced renewable fuel by railroads and other modes of transportation. Sec. 246. Federal fleet fueling centers. Sec. 247. Standard specifications for biodiesel. Sec. 248. Biofuels distribution and advanced biofuels infrastructure. Subtitle D—Environmental Safeguards Sec. 251. Waiver for fuel or fuel additives. TITLE III—ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH IMPROVED STANDARDS FOR APPLIANCE AND LIGHTING Subtitle A—Appliance Energy Efficiency Sec. 301. External power supply efficiency standards. Sec. 302. Updating appliance test procedures. Sec. 303. Residential boilers. Sec. 304. Furnace fan standard process. Sec. 305. Improving schedule for standards updating and clarifying State authority. Sec. 306. Regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. Sec. 307. Procedure for prescribing new or amended standards. Sec. 308. Expedited rulemakings. Sec. 309. Battery chargers. Sec. 310. Standby mode. Sec. 311. Energy standards for home appliances. Sec. 312. Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Sec. 313. Electric motor efficiency standards. Sec. 314. Standards for single package vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. Sec. 315. Improved energy efficiency for appliances and buildings in cold climates. Sec. 316. Technical corrections. Subtitle B—Lighting Energy Efficiency Sec. 321. Efficient light bulbs. Sec. 322. Incandescent reflector lamp efficiency standards. Sec. 323. Public building energy efficient and renewable energy systems. Sec. 324. Metal halide lamp fixtures. Sec. 325. Energy efficiency labeling for consumer electronic products. TITLE IV—ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY Sec. 401. Definitions. Subtitle A—Residential Building Efficiency Sec. 411. Reauthorization of weatherization assistance program. Sec. 412. Study of renewable energy rebate programs. Sec. 413. Energy code improvements applicable to manufactured housing. Subtitle B—High-Performance Commercial Buildings Sec. 421. Commercial high-performance green buildings. Sec. 422. Zero Net Energy Commercial Buildings Initiative. Sec. 423. Public outreach. Sec. 424. Separate spaces with high-performance energy efficiency measures. Sec. 425. Tenant Star program. Sec. 426. Advanced integration of buildings onto the electric grid. Subtitle C—High-Performance Federal Buildings Sec. 431. Energy reduction goals for Federal buildings. Sec. 432. Management of energy and water efficiency in Federal buildings. Sec. 433. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. Sec. 434. Management of Federal building efficiency. Sec. 435. Leasing. Sec. 436. High-performance green Federal buildings. Sec. 437. Federal green building performance. Sec. 438. Storm water runoff requirements for Federal development projects. Sec. 439. Cost-effective technology acceleration program. Sec. 440. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 441. Public building life-cycle costs. Subtitle D—Industrial Energy Efficiency Sec. 451. Industrial energy efficiency. Sec. 452. Energy-intensive industries program. Sec. 453. Energy efficiency for data center buildings. Sec. 454. Industrial emissions reduction technology development program. Sec. 454A. Low-Emissions Steel Manufacturing Research Program. Sec. 455. Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee. Sec. 456. Technical assistance program to implement industrial emissions reduction. Sec. 457. Industrial research and assessment centers. Subtitle E—Healthy High-Performance Schools Sec. 461. Healthy high-performance schools. Sec. 462. Study on indoor environmental quality in schools. Subtitle F—Institutional Entities Sec. 471. Energy sustainability and efficiency grants and loans for institutions. Subtitle G—Public and Assisted Housing Sec. 481. Application of International Energy Conservation Code to public and assisted housing. Subtitle H—General Provisions Sec. 491. Demonstration project. Sec. 492. Research and development. Sec. 493. Environmental Protection Agency demonstration grant program for local governments. Sec. 494. Green Building Advisory Committee. Sec. 495. Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency Finance. TITLE V—ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS Subtitle A—United States Capitol Complex Sec. 501. Capitol complex photovoltaic roof feasibility studies. Sec. 502. Capitol complex E-85 refueling station. Sec. 503. Energy and environmental measures in Capitol complex master plan. Sec. 504. Promoting maximum efficiency in operation of Capitol power plant. Sec. 505. Capitol power plant carbon dioxide emissions feasibility study and demonstration projects. Subtitle B—Energy Savings Performance Contracting Sec. 511. Authority to enter into contracts; reports. Sec. 512. Financing flexibility. Sec. 513. Promoting long-term energy savings performance contracts and verifying savings. Sec. 514. Permanent reauthorization. Sec. 515. Definition of energy savings. Sec. 516. Retention of savings. Sec. 517. Training Federal contracting officers to negotiate energy efficiency contracts. Sec. 518. Study of energy and cost savings in nonbuilding applications. Subtitle C—Energy Efficiency in Federal Agencies Sec. 521. Installation of photovoltaic system at Department of Energy headquarters building. Sec. 522. Prohibition on incandescent lamps by Coast Guard. Sec. 523. Standard relating to solar hot water heaters. Sec. 524. Federally-procured appliances with standby power. Sec. 525. Federal procurement of energy efficient products. Sec. 526. Procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels. Sec. 527. Government efficiency status reports. Sec. 528. OMB government efficiency reports and scorecards. Sec. 529. Electricity sector demand response. Subtitle D—Energy Efficiency of Public Institutions Sec. 531. Reauthorization of State energy programs. Sec. 532. Utility energy efficiency programs. Subtitle E—Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Sec. 541. Definitions. Sec. 542. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Sec. 543. Allocation of funds. Sec. 544. Use of funds. Sec. 545. Requirements for eligible entities. Sec. 546. Competitive grants. Sec. 547. Review and evaluation. Sec. 548. Funding. TITLE VI—ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Subtitle A—Solar Energy Sec. 601. Short title. Sec. 602. Thermal energy storage research and development program. Sec. 603. Concentrating solar power commercial application studies. Sec. 604. Solar energy curriculum development and certification grants. Sec. 605. Daylighting systems and direct solar light pipe technology. Subtitle B—Geothermal Energy Sec. 611. Short title. Sec. 612. Definitions. Sec. 613. Hydrothermal research and development. Sec. 614. General geothermal systems research and development. Sec. 615. Enhanced geothermal systems research and development. Sec. 616. Geothermal energy production from oil and gas fields and recovery and production of geopressured gas resources. Sec. 616A. Geothermal heat pumps and direct use research and development. Sec. 617. Organization and administration of programs. Sec. 618. Advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development. Sec. 619. Geothermal workforce development. **[**Sections 620 and 621 were struck by section 3002(i)(2) of division Z of Public Law 116-260.**]** Sec. 622. Applicability of other laws. Sec. 623. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 624. International geothermal energy development. Sec. 625. High cost region geothermal energy grant program. Subtitle C—Water Power Research and Development Sec. 632. Definitions. Sec. 633. Water power technology research, development, and demonstration. Sec. 634. Hydropower research, development, and demonstration. Sec. 635. Marine energy research, development, and demonstration. Sec. 636. National Marine Energy Centers. Sec. 637. Organization and administration of programs. Sec. 638. Applicability of other laws. Sec. 639. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle D—Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power Sec. 641. Energy storage competitiveness. Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Provisions Sec. 651. Lightweight materials research and development. Sec. 652. Commercial insulation demonstration program. Sec. 653. Technical criteria for clean coal power Initiative. Sec. 654. H-Prize. Sec. 655. Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prizes. Sec. 656. Renewable Energy innovation manufacturing partnership. TITLE VII—CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION Subtitle A—Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Sec. 701. Short title. Sec. 702. Carbon capture and sequestration research, development, and demonstration program. Sec. 703. Carbon capture. Sec. 704. Review of large-scale programs. Sec. 705. Geologic sequestration training and research. Sec. 706. Relation to Safe Drinking Water Act. Sec. 707. Safety research. Sec. 708. University based research and development grant program. Subtitle B—Carbon Capture and Sequestration Assessment and Framework Sec. 711. Carbon dioxide sequestration capacity assessment. Sec. 712. Assessment of carbon sequestration and methane and nitrous oxide emissions from ecosystems. Sec. 713. Carbon dioxide sequestration inventory. Sec. 714. Framework for geological carbon sequestration on public land. TITLE VIII—IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY POLICY Subtitle A—Management Improvements Sec. 801. National media campaign. Sec. 802. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline administration. Sec. 803. Renewable energy deployment. Sec. 804. Coordination of planned refinery outages. Sec. 805. Assessment of resources. Sec. 806. Sense of Congress relating to the use of renewable resources to generate energy. Sec. 807. Geothermal assessment, exploration information, and priority activities. Subtitle B—Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information Sec. 811. Prohibition on market manipulation. Sec. 812. Prohibition on false information. Sec. 813. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission. Sec. 814. Penalties. Sec. 815. Effect on other laws. TITLE IX—INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAMS Sec. 901. Definitions. Subtitle A—Assistance to Promote Clean and Efficient Energy Technologies in Foreign Countries Sec. 911. United States assistance for developing countries. Sec. 912. United States exports and outreach programs for India, China, and other countries. Sec. 913. United States trade missions to encourage private sector trade and investment. Sec. 914. Actions by Overseas Private Investment Corporation.11The item relating to section 914 in the table of sections was not amended to reflect the pending change to the section heading per section 1470(v)(1)(A) of division F of Public Law 115–254. For the effective date of such amendment, see note set out in the second version of section 914. Sec. 915. Actions by United States Trade and Development Agency. Sec. 916. Deployment of international clean and efficient energy technologies and investment in global energy markets. Sec. 917. United States-Israel energy cooperation. Subtitle B—International Clean Energy Foundation Sec. 921. Definitions. Sec. 922. Establishment and management of Foundation. Sec. 923. Duties of Foundation. Sec. 924. Annual report. Sec. 925. Powers of the Foundation; related provisions. Sec. 926. General personnel authorities. Sec. 927. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle C—Miscellaneous Provisions Sec. 931. Energy diplomacy and security within the Department of State. Sec. 932. National Security Council reorganization. Sec. 933. Annual national energy security strategy report. Sec. 934. Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage contingent cost allocation. Sec. 935. Transparency in extractive industries resource payments.22Section 10622 of division B of Public Law 117–167 adds at the end of subtitle C of title IX a new section 936, however, there was no conforming change to add an item relating to such section to the table of contents. TITLE X—GREEN JOBS Sec. 1001. Short title. Sec. 1002. Energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program. TITLE XI—ENERGY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Subtitle A—Department of Transportation Sec. 1101. Office of Climate Change and Environment. Subtitle B—Railroads Sec. 1111. Advanced technology locomotive grant pilot program. Sec. 1112. Capital grants for class II and class III railroads. Subtitle C—Marine Transportation Sec. 1121. Short sea transportation initiative. Sec. 1122. Short sea shipping eligibility for capital construction fund. Sec. 1123. Short sea transportation report. Subtitle D—Highways Sec. 1131. Increased Federal share for CMAQ projects. Sec. 1132. Distribution of rescissions. Sec. 1133. Sense of Congress regarding use of complete streets design techniques. TITLE XII—SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY PROGRAMS Sec. 1201. Express loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Sec. 1202. Pilot program for reduced 7(a) fees for purchase of energy efficient technologies. Sec. 1203. Small business energy efficiency. Sec. 1204. Larger 504 loan limits to help business develop energy efficient technologies and purchases. Sec. 1205. Energy saving debentures. Sec. 1206. Investments in energy saving small businesses. Sec. 1207. Renewable fuel capital investment company. Sec. 1208. Study and report. TITLE XIII—SMART GRID Sec. 1301. Statement of policy on modernization of electricity grid. Sec. 1302. Smart grid system report. Sec. 1303. Smart grid advisory committee and smart grid task force. Sec. 1304. Smart grid technology research, development, and demonstration. Sec. 1304A. Smart grid modeling, visualization, architecture, and controls. Sec. 1305. Smart grid interoperability framework. Sec. 1306. Federal matching fund for smart grid investment costs. Sec. 1307. State consideration of smart grid. Sec. 1308. Study of the effect of private wire laws on the development of combined heat and power facilities. Sec. 1309. DOE study of security attributes of smart grid systems. Sec. 1310. Integrated energy systems. Sec. 1311. Advisory committee. TITLE XIV—POOL AND SPA SAFETY Sec. 1401. Short title. Sec. 1402. Findings. Sec. 1403. Definitions. Sec. 1404. Federal swimming pool and spa drain cover standard. Sec. 1405. State swimming pool safety grant program.33Section 402(a) of division BB of Public Law 117–328 amended to read section 1405 in its entirety. There was no conforming change to the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of this Act. Sec. 1406. Minimum State law requirements. Sec. 1407. Education program.44Section 403 of division BB of Public Law 117–328 amended to read section 1407 in its entirety. There was no conforming change to the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of this Act Sec. 1408. CPSC report. TITLE XV—REVENUE PROVISIONS Sec. 1500. Amendment of 1986 Code. Sec. 1501. Extension of additional 0.2 percent FUTA surtax. Sec. 1502. 7-year amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures for certain major integrated oil companies. TITLE XVI—EFFECTIVE DATE Sec. 1601. 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