Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§15813 Enhancing energy efficiency in management of Federal lands

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part Part A— - Federal Programs › § 15813

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Congress says federal agencies should increase their use of energy-saving technology when they manage natural resources. As much as possible, the Secretaries of the Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture must try to use energy-efficient tech in buildings and energy-efficient vehicles (including biodiesel or hybrid models) when managing the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, and National Marine Sanctuary systems and other public lands they oversee.

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Title 42, §15813

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(a)It is the sense of the Congress that Federal agencies should enhance the use of energy efficient technologies in the management of natural resources.

(b)To the extent practicable, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall seek to incorporate energy efficient technologies in public and administrative buildings associated with management of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, National Marine Sanctuaries System, and other public lands and resources managed by the Secretaries.

(c)To the extent practicable, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall seek to use energy efficient motor vehicles, including vehicles equipped with biodiesel or hybrid engine technologies, in the management of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, National Marine Sanctuaries System, and other public lands and resources managed by the Secretaries.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 15813

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73