Sec. 617. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS
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## SEC. 617 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS **[**[42 U.S.C. 17196](/us/usc/t42/s17196)**]** ###
(a)Federal Share The Federal share of costs of projects funded under this subtitle shall be in accordance with section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. ###
(b)Organization and Administration of Programs Programs under this subtitle shall incorporate the following elements: ####
(1)The Secretary shall coordinate with, and where appropriate may provide funds in furtherance of the purposes of this subtitle to, other Department of Energy research and development programs focused on drilling, subsurface characterization, and other related technologies. ####
(2)The Secretary shall coordinate and consult with the appropriate Federal land management agencies in selecting proposals for funding under this subtitle. ####
(3)Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter or affect any law relating to the management or protection of Federal lands. ###
(c)Education and Outreach In carrying out the activities described in this subtitle, the Secretary shall support education and outreach activities to disseminate information on geothermal energy technologies and the geothermal energy workforce, including activities at the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy site or sites. ###
(d)Technical Assistance In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall also conduct technical assistance and analysis activities with eligible entities for the purpose of supporting the commercial application of advances in geothermal energy systems development and operations, which may include activities that support expanding access to advanced geothermal energy technologies for rural, Tribal, and low-income communities. ###
(e)Report Every 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on advanced concepts and technologies to maximize the geothermal resource potential of the United States. ###
(f)Progress Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the results of projects undertaken under this part and other such information the Secretary considers appropriate.
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ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS
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