Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§16163 Miscellaneous Provisions
Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER VIII — HYDROGEN › § 16163
Summary
The Secretary may speak for the United States about programs under this subchapter. The Secretary must work with the Department of Transportation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other federal agencies, and can do so before other governments, industry (including energy and transportation), and, with the State Department, foreign governments and international organizations. Nothing here changes the Department’s regulatory authority.
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Title 42, §16163
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(a)Representation
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)Regulatory authority
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to alter the regulatory authority of the Department.
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42 U.S.C. § 16163
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110