Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 119.djvu/1080

 119 STAT. 1062

PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

the field it deems appropriate in the design of such study. The study shall be conducted according to sound and objective scientific practices and present the weight of the scientific evidence. The Secretary shall obtain scientific peer review of the draft study. (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary shall transmit the results of the study to Congress within 6 months of the enactment of this section. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for activities under this section such sums as are necessary for the completion of the study. 42 USC 16493.

SEC. 1405. NATIONAL PRIORITY PROJECT DESIGNATION.

(a) DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established the National Priority Project Designation (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Designation’’), which shall be evidenced by a medal bearing the inscription ‘‘National Priority Project’’. (2) DESIGN AND MATERIALS.—The medal shall be of such design and materials and bear such additional inscriptions as the President may prescribe. (b) MAKING AND PRESENTATION OF DESIGNATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The President, on the basis of recommendations made by the Secretary, shall annually designate organizations that have— (A) advanced the field of renewable energy technology and contributed to North American energy independence; and (B) been certified by the Secretary under subsection (e). (2) PRESENTATION.—The President shall designate projects with such ceremonies as the President may prescribe. (3) USE OF DESIGNATION.—An organization that receives a Designation under this section may publicize the Designation of the organization as a National Priority Project in advertising. (4) CATEGORIES IN WHICH THE DESIGNATION MAY BE GIVEN.—Separate Designations shall be made to qualifying projects in each of the following categories: (A) Wind and biomass energy generation projects. (B) Photovoltaic and fuel cell energy generation projects. (C) Energy efficient building and renewable energy projects. (D) First-in-Class projects. (c) SELECTION CRITERIA.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Certification and selection of the projects to receive the Designation shall be based on criteria established under this subsection. (2) WIND, BIOMASS, AND BUILDING PROJECTS.—In the case of a wind, biomass, or building project, the project shall demonstrate that the project will install not less than 30 megawatts of renewable energy generation capacity. (3) SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND FUEL CELL PROJECTS.—In the case of a solar photovoltaic or fuel cell project, the project shall demonstrate that the project will install not less than 3 megawatts of renewable energy generation capacity.

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