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 PUBLIC LAW 95-39—JUNE 3, 1977 whether that person has a possible conflict of interest with respect to (1) being able to render impartial, technically sound, or objective assistance or advice in light of other interests or relationships with other persons or (2) being given an unfair competitive advantage. Such person shall insure, in accordance with regulations published by the Administrator, compliance with this section by subcontractors of such person who are engaged to perform similar services. "(b) The Administrator shall not enter into any such contract, agreement, or arrangement unless he affirmatively finds after evaluating all such information and any other relevant information otherwise available to him, either that (1) there is little or no likelihood that a conflict of interest would exist, or (2) that such conflict has been avoided after appropriate conditions have been included in such contract, agreement, or arrangement: Provided, That if he determines that such conflict of interest exists and that such conflict of interest cannot be avoided by including appropriate conditions therein, the Administrator may enter into such contract, agreement, or arrangement, if he determines that it is in the best interests of the United States to do so and includes appropriate conditions in such contract, agreement, or arrangement to mitigate such conflict. " (c) The Administrator shall publish rules for the implementation of this section, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, as soon as possible after the date of enactment of this section but in no event later than 180 days after such date.". TITLE V—EXERGY EXTENSION SERVICE SHORT TITLE

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Rules.

National Energy Extension Service Act.

SEC. 501. This title may be cited as the "National Energy Extension 42 USC 7001 Service Act". note. FIJiTDINGS AND PURPOSES

SEC. 502. (a) The Congress hereby declares— (1) that the general welfare and the common defense and security require a greater public knowledge of energy conservation opportunities: (2) that scientific identification and practical demonstration of specifically designed energy conservation opportunities, the dissemination of information relating thereto, and the prompt delivery and acceptance of specific energy conservation opportunities require a national effort; (3) that the national effort required to develop, demonstrate, and encourage acceptance and adoption of energy conservation opportunities should be coordinated at the Federal level by the Energy Research and Development Administration; (4) that a special effort must be made to develop and demonstrate practical alternative energy technologies such as solar heating and cooling; (5) that successful implementation of energy conservation and new energy technologies will require both public awareness and individual capability to use the conservation opportunities and new technology; (6) that this required awareness and capability can only be achieved on a national basis by an active outreach effort; (7) that existing energy outreach programs are underfunded; (8) that any Federal outreach program should be organized

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