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 PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

119 STAT. 855

SEC. 813. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.

42 USC 16162.

In carrying out this title, the Secretary shall carry out programs that— (1) provide for the transfer of critical hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to the private sector; (2) accelerate wider application of those technologies in the global market; (3) foster the exchange of generic, nonproprietary information; and (4) assess technical and commercial viability of technologies relating to the production, distribution, storage, and use of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. SEC. 814. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

42 USC 16163.

(a) REPRESENTATION.—The Secretary may represent the United States interests with respect to activities and programs under this title, 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 title shall be construed to alter the regulatory authority of the Department. SEC. 815. COST SHARING.

42 USC 16164.

The costs of carrying out projects and activities under this title shall be shared in accordance with section 988. SEC. 816. SAVINGS CLAUSE.

42 USC 16165.

Nothing in this title shall be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Transportation that may exist prior to the date of enactment of this Act with respect to— (1) research into, and regulation of, hydrogen-powered vehicles fuel systems integrity, standards, and safety under subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code; (2) regulation of hazardous materials transportation under chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code; (3) regulation of pipeline safety under chapter 601 of title 49, United States Code; (4) encouragement and promotion of research, development, and deployment activities relating to advanced vehicle technologies under section 5506 of title 49, United States Code; (5) regulation of motor vehicle safety under chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code; (6) automobile fuel economy under chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code; or (7) representation of the interests of the United States with respect to the activities and programs under the authority of title 49, United States Code.

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