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§8271 “federal Facility” and “secretary” Defined
Title 42 › CHAPTER 91 — NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY › SUBCHAPTER III — FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE › Part C — Federal Photovoltaic Utilization › § 8271
Summary
Defines two terms used in this part. Federal facility means any building, structure, or fixture (or part of one) the United States or a federal agency owns, or holds under a lease that will give the United States full ownership, and it also covers facilities tied to federal programs. Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
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Title 42, §8271
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For purposes of this part—
(1)The term “Federal facility” means any building, structure, or fixture or part thereof which is owned by the United States or any Federal agency or which is held by the United States or any Federal agency under a lease-acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without further negotiation. Such term also applies to facilities related to programs administered by Federal agencies.
(2)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
Legislative History
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1980—Par. (1). Pub. L. 96–294 inserted applicability to facilities related to programs administered by Federal agencies.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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For
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of this part as the “Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act”, see section 561 of Pub. L. 95–619, set out as a note under section 8201 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 8271
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102