Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§16163 Miscellaneous provisions

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VIII— - HYDROGEN › § 16163

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary can represent U.S. interests for programs covered by this part of the law. The Secretary will work with the Department of Transportation, NIST, and other federal agencies when dealing with other governments, state and local officials, industry (including energy and transportation), and, after consulting the State Department, foreign governments and international groups. This does not change the Department’s regulatory power.

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Title 42, §16163

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(a)The Secretary may represent the United States interests with respect to activities and programs under this subchapter, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant Federal agencies, before governments and nongovernmental organizations including—

(1)other Federal, State, regional, and local governments and their representatives;

(2)industry and its representatives, including members of the energy and transportation industries; and

(3)in consultation with the Department of State, foreign governments and their representatives including international organizations.

(b)Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to alter the regulatory authority of the Department.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 16163

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73