42 U.S.C. § 7142c: Museum volunteers

Summary

The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept people or organizations to volunteer for Museum activities. Volunteers are usually not federal employees, but for claims under chapter 171 of title 28 (Federal Tort Claims Act) they are treated as government employees as defined in section 2671, and for injury compensation under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 they are treated as employees under section 8101. Volunteers are unpaid but may receive small awards and be reimbursed for incidental expenses like uniforms or travel.

Title 42, §7142c

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(a)Authority to use volunteers

The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum.

(b)Status of volunteers

(1)In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), service by a volunteer under subsection (a) shall not be considered Federal employment.

(2)Exceptions

(A)Federal Tort Claims Act

For purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, a volunteer under subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee of the Government (as defined in section 2671 of that title).

(B)Compensation for work injuries

For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, a volunteer described in subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee (as defined in section 8101 of title 5).

(c)Compensation

A volunteer under subsection (a) shall serve without pay, but may receive nominal awards and reimbursement for incidental expenses, including expenses for a uniform or transportation in furtherance of Museum activities.

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.

§7142c Museum Volunteers

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Title 42, §7142c

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