§ 9126. Exempt operations
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(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.
(Pub. L. 96–320, title I, § 116, Aug. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 991; Pub. L. 98–623, title VI, § 602(e)(4), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3412.)
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- Public Law 98–623To approve governing international fishery agreements with Iceland and the EEC; to establish national standards for artificial reefs; to implement the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources; and for the other purposes
- Public Law 96–320To regulate commerce, promote energy self-sufficiency, and protect the environment, by establishing procedures for the location, construction, and operation of ocean thermal energy conversion facilities and plantships to produce electricity and energy-intensive products off the coasts of the United
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- Pub. L. 96–320, title I, § 116
- 94 Stat. 991
- Pub. L. 98–623, title VI, § 602(e)(4)
- 98 Stat. 3412
- Pub. L. 98–623
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§ 9126
Exempt operations
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–320, title I, § 116
Stat.94 Stat. 991
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–623, title VI, § 602(e)(4)
Stat.98 Stat. 3412
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–623
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