Public Law 110-140(1)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "capacity and reduce the cost" inserting "capacity or efficiency, and reduce the cost,"; and
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Public Law 110-140added (5)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(1)
(5) To advance scalable, United States-based manufacturing of composite and additive manufactured marine energy components through collaborations with regional universities and industry, including advanced composite research facilities and additive manufacturing facilities.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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Public Law 110-140changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "generation," after "efficiency,";
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Public Law 110-140(2)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ", cybersecurity," after "physical";
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Public Law 110-140rewrittenby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
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Public Law 110-140(6)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "develop methods and technologies to improve environmental impact" and inserting "develop and support studies, methods, and technologies to assess and improve environmental impact"; and
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Public Law 110-140(6)(D)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by inserting "hydrology," after "water quality";
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Public Law 110-140(7)(G)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in paragraph (7)(G), by inserting "for hydropower and pumped storage applications" after "components";
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Public Law 110-140(9)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in paragraph (9), by inserting ", and project management and delivery strategies," after "systems analysis";
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Public Law 110-140(10)(B)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;
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Public Law 110-140(10)(C)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "and" after the semicolon; and
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Public Law 110-140(10)added (D)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
(D) improving methods for incorporating hydropower and pumped storage in grid modeling systems.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
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Public Law 110-140(13)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
The bill says: in paragraph (13), by striking "and" at the end; and
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Public Law 110-140changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(2)
(14) identify mechanisms and systems to test, validate, and improve performance and reliability of hydropower and pumped storage technologies; and(15) support workforce development programs, training, student-led research, and education and outreach activities to foster growth of the next generation of hydropower professionals and researchers.
The bill says: by striking paragraph (14) and inserting the following:
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(2) establish and expand critical testing infrastructure and facilitiesinfrastructure, facilities, and equipment necessary to— (A) demonstrate and prove marine energy devices at a range of scales in a manner that is cost-effective and efficient; and (B) accelerate the technological readiness and commercial application of such devices;
The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "infrastructure and facilities" and inserting "infrastructure, facilities, and equipment";
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(4)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(4) advance efficient and reliable integration of marine energy with the electric grid, which may include smart building systemsand microgrids, which may include smart energy management systems;
The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking ", which may include smart building systems" and inserting "and microgrids, which may include smart energy management systems";
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(5)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(5) identify and study critical short-term and long-term needs to maintaining a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United Statesestablish and support manufacturing and an industrial marine energy supply chain based in the United States;
The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "maintaining a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States" and inserting "establish and support manufacturing and an industrial marine energy supply chain based in the United States";
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(9)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
The bill says: in paragraph (9), by inserting ", which may include production of hydrogen and other transportation fuels" before the semicolon;
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(13)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(13) support materials science as it relates to marine energy technology, such as the utilization of advanced manufacturing processes, including the development of corrosive-resistant materials;
The bill says: in paragraph (13), by inserting "utilization of advanced manufacturing processes, including the" after "such as the";
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(17)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(17) identify opportunities to integrate marine energy technologies into new and existing infrastructure; and, including data centers, subsea or offshore power, and microgrids, sensors, and communications systems;
The bill says: in paragraph (17), by striking "; and" and inserting ", including data centers, subsea or offshore power, and microgrids, sensors, and communications systems;";
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(18)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "to develop" and inserting "develop"; and
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)(18)rewrittenby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(B) for the generation and storage of power to promote the resilience of waterside communities, including high-energy tidal environments, and critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))), including in applications relating to—(i) desalination;(ii) disaster recovery and resilience;(iii) aquaculture;(iv) marine carbon dioxide removal;(v) community microgrids in isolated power systems; and(vi) resilience and microgrid demonstration sites integrating marine energy and working waterfront economies.
The bill says: by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
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42 U.S.C. 17214(a)added (19)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(3)
(19) develop, validate, and demonstrate marine energy systems designed for extreme tidal temperatures and icing conditions.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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Public Law 110-140(b)added (4)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(4)
(4) Whether the institution is a regional test site with the proven ability to demonstrate unique natural advantages, including high tidal ranges, strong currents, and cold-water operating conditions.
The bill says: in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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Public Law 110-140(c)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(4)
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "and National Laboratories," and inserting "National Laboratories, and other relevant Federal agencies,";
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Public Law 110-140(c)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(4)
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(D), by striking "and" at the end;
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Public Law 110-140(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(4)
The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and
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Public Law 110-140(c)added (4)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(4)
(4) support workforce development, training, student-led research programs, and development and dissemination of curriculum, education, and outreach activities to foster growth of the next generation of marine energy professionals and researchers.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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Public Law 110-140(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting "other domestic and" after "Alaska Native Corporations, and";
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Public Law 110-140(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "(including the United States Agency for International Development)" and inserting ", including the Department of State and the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce,"; and
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Public Law 110-140(b)added (4)by H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
(4) Interagency coordination.— The Secretary shall seek to coordinate with the National Sea Grant College Program and the Department of Commerce to leverage existing ocean networks and coastal innovation initiatives.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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Public Law 110-140(f)rewrittenby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
The bill says: in subsection (f), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
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Public Law 110-140(g)(1)changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), by striking "an annual" and inserting "a biennial"; and
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Public Law 110-140rewrittenby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(5)
The bill says: by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:
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Public Law 110-140changedby H.R. 7129 Sec. 2(6)
The bill says: by amending section 639 (42 U.S.C. 17218; relating to authorization of appropriations) by striking "$186,600,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, including $137,428,378 for marine energy and $49,171,622 for hydropower research, development, and demonstration activities" and inserting "$300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, including $200,000,000 for marine energy and $100,000,000 for hydropower research, development, and demonstration activities".
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