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AEc^iiTen°s'ing and regulatory functions.

Small b u s i n e s s participation.

Priorities.

PUBLIC LAW 93-438-OCT. 11, 1974

[88 STAT.

activities. In establisliing an E n e r ^ Research and Development Administration to achieve these objectives, the Congress intends that all possible sources of energy be developed consistent with warranted priorities. (c) The Congress finds that it is in the public interest that the Hccnsing and related regulatory functions of the Atomic Energy Commission be separated from the performance of the other functions of the Commission, and that this separation be effected in an orderly manner, pursuant to this Act, assuring adequacy of technical and other resources necessary for the performance of each. (d) The Congress declares that it is in the public interest and the policy of Congress that small business concerns be given a reasonable opportunity to participate, insofar as is posssible, fairly and equitably in grants, contracts, purchases, and other Federal activities relating to research, development, and demonstration of sources of energy efficiency, and utilization and conservation of energy. In carrying out this policy, to the extent practicable, the iVdministrator shall consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (e) Determination of priorities which are warranted should be based on such considerations as power-related values of an energy source, preservation of material resources, reduction of pollutants, export market potential (including reduction of imports), among others. On such a basis, energy sources warranting priority might include, but not be limited to, the various methods of utilizing solar energy. TITLE I — E N E R G Y R E S E A R C H AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ESTABLISHMENT

42 USC 5811.

gj,^_ -^Q-^^ There is hereby established an independent executive agency to be known as the Energy Research and Development Administration (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Administration"). OFFICERS

Administrator. 42 USC 5812.

Deputy Administrator.

SEC. 102. (a) There shall be at the head of the Administration an Administrator of Energy Research and Development (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Administrator"), who shall be appointed from civilian life by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. A person may not be appointed as Administrator within two years after release from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an Armed Force. The Administration shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Administrator, who shall be responsible for the efficient and coordinated management of the Administration. (j^^ Tlicre shall bc in the Administration a Deputy Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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