Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§16121 Definitions

Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER VII — VEHICLES AND FUELS › Part E — Federal and State Procurement › § 16121

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key terms. A fuel cell produces electricity from a fuel and an oxidant using separate electrodes. Light‑ or heavy‑duty vehicle fleets do not include vehicles made or bought for combat. "Stationary" and "portable" fuel cells cover both continuous and backup power. "Task Force" means the group set up under section 16155. "Technical Advisory Committee" means the independent committee selected under section 16156.

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Title 42, §16121

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In this part:

(1)Fuel cell

The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device.

(2)Light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet

The term “light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet” does not include any vehicle designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(3)Stationary; portable

The terms “stationary” and “portable”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—

(A)continuous electric power; and

(B)backup electric power.

(4)Task Force

The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title.

(5)Technical Advisory Committee

The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee selected under section 16156 of this title.

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42 U.S.C. § 16121

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110