S1-DEL-S4-2022, Delegation to the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DELEGATION ORDER NO. S1-DEL-S4-2022
TO THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE (AND INNOVATION)
1. DELEGATION. Under the authority vested in me as Secretary of Energy and pursuant to
section 642 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C.
7252), I delegate to the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) authority to take
the following actions:
1.1 Under section 643 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7253), establish, alter, consolidate, or discontinue such second tier or below
organizational units or components within the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation)’s assigned programs and organizational elements as the Under
Secretary for Science (and Innovation) may deem to be necessary or appropriate.
A. In exercising this authority, or as redelegated pursuant thereto, the
Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) will be limited by approved
budgets, staffing level allocations, and Senior Executive Service and other
executive resource position allocations. Organizational changes shall not
be announced or implemented until appropriate union coordination and
other pre-release clearances have been obtained.
B. This authority does not include approval of additions, deletions, or
transfers of mission and functions of or between Departmental
Headquarters or Field Elements, which authority is reserved to the
Secretary.
C. The authority to alter or consolidate second tier or below organizational
elements may be redelegated, in whole or in part, consistent with the
terms of the Department of Energy Organization Act, to assigned Heads
of Departmental Headquarters and Field Elements and to an official or
officials one level below the Head of the Departmental Headquarters or
Field Elements.
D. The authority to establish or discontinue organizational elements at the
second tier or below may be redelegated only to the Head of
Departmental Headquarters or Field Elements.
1.2 In reference to the sale or lease of real property at a Department of Energy
defense nuclear facility, make the discretionary decision of whether to hold
harmless and indemnify any eligible entity, pursuant to the conditions contained
in 50 U.S.C. 2811. This authority may be exercised only after obtaining the
concurrence of the General Counsel. This authority may be redelegated only to
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Department officials who have been appointed by the President with the advice
and consent of the Senate who have oversight responsibilities for defense
nuclear facilities, and may not be redelegated further.
1.3 Under section 624 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7234) and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.
2), nominate, appoint, renew the term of, and terminate the service of
members; convene meetings; and make the determination to close all or part of
a meeting in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) for all committees organized
pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act that are administratively
supported by an organization reporting to the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation). Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(3), after consultation with the
Department’s Designated Agency Ethics Official, issue conflict-of-interest waivers
for special Government employees serving on a Federal Advisory Committee that
is administratively supported by an organization that reports to the Under
Secretary for Science (and Innovation).
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1.4 Direct a Head of Field Organization to curtail or suspend the operation of
nuclear reactors, nuclear facilities, or related activities when, in the opinion of
the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation), continuing operations might
result in an undue risk to the environment or to the safety and health of
Departmental or contractor employees or to the public. This authority may not
be redelegated.
1.5 Under section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005:
A. Approve requests for reduction or elimination of the cost sharing
requirement for a research and development activity of an applied nature
in accordance with section 988(b)(3);
B. Approve requests for reduction of the cost sharing requirement for the
non-federal share of demonstration and commercial application activities
in accordance with section 988(c)(2); and
C. Exclude research and development of a basic or fundamental nature from
the cost sharing requirements, as described in section 988(b)(2).
These authorities may be redelegated solely to heads of Departmental elements
reporting directly to the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation). These
authorities may be exercised only after providing notification to the Office of the
Secretary. Furthermore, the approval Authorities delegated in subparagraphs A
and B can be exercised only in coordination with the Secretarial Policy Statement
entitled, “Application and Reduction or Elimination of Cost Share Requirements
Under Section 988 of EPACT 2005, Public Law 109-58.”
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1.6 Initiate condemnation proceedings and execute declarations of taking; sign all
correspondence and other documents in connection with such proceedings; and
take all other necessary and appropriate actions to acquire, in connection with
the Government’s power of eminent domain, real or personal property or
interests therein for the Department of Energy (Department or DOE). The
authority to initiate condemnation proceedings and execute declarations of
taking shall not be redelegated.
1.7 On a nonexclusive basis, under 50 U.S.C. 2661, Protection of certain nuclear
facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, take the actions described in
subsection (b)(1) that are necessary for the development of a plan to mitigate
the threat an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the
safety or security of a covered facility or asset. This authority may not be
redelegated.
Office of Electricity
1.8 Implement section 13 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (15
U.S.C. 772), to collect, assemble, evaluate, and analyze energy information and
to exercise all information gathering authorities provided in this section.
1.9 Implement section 11 of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act
of 1974 (ESECA) (Public Law 93-319, 15 U.S.C. 796), to request, acquire and
collect such energy information as the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation) determines to be necessary to assist in the formulation of energy
policy or to carry out the purposes of ESECA, and to exercise all energy
information reporting authorities provided in this section.
1.10 In reference to fuel use under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act (FUA),
(Public Law 95-620, 42 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) as amended:
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A. Monitor compliance with the prohibition against the construction of new
powerplants without the capability to use coal or another alternate fuel
as a primary energy source, pursuant to section 201 of FUA; grant or
deny exemptions from such prohibition, pursuant to sections 211
through 214 of FUA; issue prohibitions against the use of oil or natural
gas to certifying existing electric powerplants under section 301 of FUA;
grant or deny exemptions to certifying existing electric powerplants
under sections 311 through 314 of FUA; and take such other actions as
may be necessary or appropriate to perform any of the above functions
pursuant to section 701 of FUA.
B. Issue notices of effectiveness, modification, or rescission to coal
conversion orders issued pursuant to section 2 of the Energy Supply and
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Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-319,15 U.S.C. 791
et seq.), as amended.
1.11 In reference to electric power regulations under the Federal Power Act (FPA),
(16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r)).
A. Implement section 206(d) of the FPA to investigate and determine, upon
the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation)’s or a delegate's own
motion or the request of any State commission, the cost of production or
transmission of electric energy by means of facilities that are subject to
the jurisdiction defined by section 201 of the FPA, as the Under Secretary
for Science (and Innovation) or a delegate determines is necessary or
appropriate to perform his or her functions.
B. Implement section 311 of the FPA to conduct investigations regarding the
generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy,
however produced, throughout the United States and its possessions,
including the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric
energy by any agency, authority, or instrumentality of the United States,
or by any State or municipality or other political subdivision of a State, as
the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) or a delegate
determines is necessary or appropriate to perform these functions.
C. Implement section 307 of the FPA to investigate any facts, conditions, or
practices which the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) or a
delegate may find necessary or proper in order to determine whether
any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of the FPA or
any rule, regulation, or order thereunder; or to aid in the enforcement of
the provisions of the FPA or in prescribing rules or regulations
thereunder; or in obtaining information to serve as a basis for
recommending further legislation concerning the matters to which the
FPA relates.
D. Regulate the export of electric energy to a foreign country, pursuant to
the provisions of sections 202(e) and 202(f) of the FPA, and authorize the
construction, operation, maintenance, or connection of facilities, at the
borders of the United States, for the transmission of electric energy
between the United States and a foreign country, pursuant to the
provisions of Executive Order 10485, as amended by Executive Order
12038.
E. Exercise the authority under section 216(h) of the FPA for the
coordination of Federal authorizations for transmission facilities.
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1.12 In reference to energy emergency preparedness:
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A. Exercise the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.)
authorities under sections 201 - 203 of Executive Order 13603 (National
Defense Resources Preparedness); or section 4 of Executive Order 11790
(Providing for the effectuation of the Federal Energy Administration Act
of 1974), as amended, except insofar as those responsibilities have been
assigned to the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security. Exercise the
authority under titles I and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950,
delegated to the Secretary in Department of Commerce Defense
Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Delegation 2, as amended, which
authorizes action pursuant to the Department of Commerce DPAS
regulation at 15 C.F.R. Part 700. The exercise of any of these authorities is
subject to the concurrence of the General Counsel.
B. Carry out the responsibilities assigned to the Secretary in sections
701(1)(c) and 702(2) of Executive Order 12656 (Assignment of Emergency
Preparedness Responsibilities), except insofar as those responsibilities
have been assigned to the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security.
C. Exercise the authority under section 209(b) of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act (16 U.S.C. 824a-2(b)) with respect to requesting
appropriate persons (including Federal agencies) to examine and report
to the Secretary concerning any electric utility reliability issue.
1.13 Participate in any proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
pursuant to the provisions of section 405 of the Department of Energy
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7175), or in any proceeding before any Federal or
State agency or commission, whenever such participation is related to the
exercise of authority delegated to the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation).
Power Marketing Administrations
1.14 Under sections 302(a), 641, 643, and 644 of the Department of Energy
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152, 7251, 7253, and 7254):
A. On a nonexclusive basis, confirm, approve, and place into effect on an
interim basis power and transmission rates for the Southeastern,
Southwestern, and Western Area Power Administrations for such
periods as the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) may
provide. In addition, under the authority vested in me as Secretary of
Energy and pursuant to sections 202 and 642 of the Department of
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7132 and 7252), I delegate to the
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Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) the authority vested in me
with respect to the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western Area
Power Administrations, and the Bonneville Power Administration.
B. Develop and place into effect on a final basis rates for short-term sales of
capacity, energy, or transmission service. Short-term sales are those
sales that last no longer than one year.
1.15 Pursuant to section 202(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public
Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7132(a)), perform the function specified in the Delegation
of Authority for the Bonneville Power Administration Building from the General
Services Administration (GSA) to the Department of Energy, dated March 31,
2011.
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1.16 Perform all functions delegated to the Secretary of Energy by the Assistant
Attorney General, Land and Natural Resources Division, on December 1, 1980,
relating to approving the sufficiency of the title to land being acquired by
purchase or condemnation by the United States for the use of the Department
of Energy in connection with acquisition of lands by the Bonneville Power
Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, and the Southwestern
Power Administration.
This delegation of authority is limited to: (a) the acquisition of land for which the
title evidence consists of a certificate of title, title insurance policy, or an
owner’s duplicate Torrens certificate of title; and (b) the acquisition of lands
valued at $100,000 or less, for which the title evidence consists of abstracts of
title or other types of title evidence prepared in compliance with the
Regulations of the Attorney General Governing the Review and Approval of Title
for Federal Land Acquisitions (2016). Any further delegate(s) shall be governed
by the applicable regulations and requirements of the Department of Justice.
1.17 Pursuant to sections 1605(b)(2), 1605(b)(3), and 1605(c) of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“Recovery Act”) (Public Law 111-5),
waive, after making the specified findings, the application of section 1605(a) of
the Recovery Act to BPA expenditures and publish in the Federal Register a
detailed written justification for each waiver as to why the provision is being
waived. Section 1605(a) requires that none of the funds appropriated or
otherwise made available under the Recovery Act may be used for construction,
alteration, maintenance or repair of a public building or public work unless all of
the iron, steel and manufactured goods are produced in the United States.
1.18 With respect to purchase power and wheeling transactions for the Southeastern
Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, and Western Area
Power Administration, make the determination, on a case by case basis, that
compliance with the three full business days advance notification requirements
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of section 311 of title III of the Energy and Water Development and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-85) would pose a substantial risk to
human life, health, or safety and make post-award notifications to the
Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives not
later than 5 full business days after such award is made or letter issued.
1.19 Determine, on a nonexclusive basis, that an expenditure of funds appropriated
to the Southeastern Power Administration, Southwestern Power
Administration, or Western Area Power Administration for emergency purposes
is required to ensure continuity of service.
1.20 Including, but not limited to the provision of the Declaration of Taking Act of
February 26, 1931, Chapter 302, section 1, 46 Stat. 1421, 40 U.S.C. 3114, on a
nonexclusive basis, perform all functions vested in the Secretary of Energy by
law to initiate condemnation proceedings, to sign and submit directly to the
Department of Justice declarations of taking related to such proceedings, to
execute all correspondence and other documents in connection with such
proceedings, and to take all other necessary and appropriate actions to acquire,
in connection with the government's power of eminent domain, real or personal
property or interests therein for transmission lines and related facilities for the
Southwestern Power Administration and the Western Area Power
Administration.
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The authority hereby delegated to the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation) to initiate condemnation proceedings and execute declarations of
taking may only be redelegated to the Assistant Secretary for Electricity, who
may only redelegate this authority to the Administrators of the Southwestern
Power Administration and the Western Area Power Administration.
1.21 With respect to the Western Area Power Administration and Southwestern
Power Administration, and pursuant to the authority under 42 U.S.C. 7278,
accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and
private sources and prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies,
Federal, State, private, or foreign, provided that the acceptance of lands shall be
subject to existing laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the
Government’s acquisition of real property. This authority is expressly limited to
the acceptance of lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions directly
associated with the transmission systems owned by the Western Area Power
Administration or the Southwestern Power Administration, and shall only be
exercised after consultation with the General Counsel of the Power
Administration.
The authority hereby delegated to the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation) to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from
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public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other
agencies, Federal, State, private, or foreign, may only be redelegated to the
Assistant Secretary for Electricity, who may only redelegate this authority to the
Administrators of the Western Area Power Administration and the Southwestern
Power Administration.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1.22 With the concurrence and assistance of the General Counsel, request that GSA
authorize the Secretary of Energy to intervene in utility rate proceedings before
any Federal or State regulatory bodies to represent the consumer interests of
executive agencies of the Federal Government.
1.23 In light of the policy process set forth in the Memorandum on the Rulemaking
Process issued to all Departmental Elements by the Deputy Secretary on
September 14, 2010, approve and issue all rulemaking and rule-related
documents regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy as required or
authorized by applicable law. This authority does not include the authority to
issue subpoenas, test notices, or other enforcement-related documents. This
authority may be redelegated.
1.24 Under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) Public Law 95-619,
as amended:
A. Make determinations pursuant to sections 216(d)(1) and (2).
B. Grant waivers pursuant to section 216(e).
C. Exercise authorities of the Secretary of Energy in Title III, Parts 1 and 2,
except the authority to suspend grants pursuant to sections 395(e) and
400(d) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended.
D. Exercise authorities of the Secretary of Energy in Title V, Part 3 of NECPA,
(42 U.S.C. sections 8251-8261) except the authority to report annually to
the Congress as required by section 548(b) of NECPA.
E. Exercise authorities of the Secretary of Energy in Title VIII of NECPA (42
U.S.C. sections 8287-8287c).
1.25 Under section 656 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7266), periodically publish a list of certain Executive Agency Conservation
Officers. This authority may be redelegated only to the Assistant Secretary for
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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1.26 Under 10 C.F.R. 451.2, serve as the Deciding Official for the Renewable Energy
Production Incentive Program, as described in 10 C.F.R. Part 451. This authority
may not be redelegated beyond the Manager of the Golden Field Office. In
exercising the authority in this paragraph, the delegate(s) shall be governed by
the rules and procedures established in 10 C.F.R. Part 451.
1.27 Under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, make incentive payments to
qualified owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities.
1.28 Pursuant to section 1007 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 7256(g)), as
amended by section 3118 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2011, Public Law 111-383, approve the award of Other
Transaction Agreements and perform the other functions of the Secretary as set
forth in 42 U.S.C. 7256(g)(9). This authority may be exercised only by an officer
of the Department who has been appointed by the President by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, and with the concurrence of the
Department’s Senior Procurement Executive, on a transaction-by-transaction
basis.
1.29 Exercise the authority of the Secretary of Energy under sections 1605(b)(1),
1605(b)(2) and 1605(b)(3) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (“Recovery Act”) (Public Law 111-5) to waive, after making specific
findings, the application of section 1605(a) of the Recovery Act to expenditures
within the purview of responsibility of the Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Section 1605(a) requires that none of the
funds appropriated or otherwise made available under the Recovery Act may be
used for construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or
public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods are produced
in the United States. Further, in exercising this authority, a delegate will carry
out the responsibility contained in section 1605(c) to publish in the Federal
Register a detailed written justification for each waiver as to why the provision
is being waived. This authority will not be delegated below the level of the
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
1.30 Exercise all authorities vested in the Secretary of Energy under the Stevenson-
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-480), as amended by
section 105(a) of the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote
Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010
(Public Law 111-358) and section 401(b) of the American Innovation and
Competitiveness Act (Public Law 114-329), as set forth in 15 U.S.C. 3719.
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Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
1.31 In reference to the Great Plains Coal Gasification Project, as provided by
section 646(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7256(a)) (initially authorized by section 19(g)(2) of the Federal Nonnuclear
Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-577, as
amended by Public Law 95-238) (the Federal Nonnuclear Act) (subsequently
repealed by section 1009(b)(12) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Law
109-58)):
A. Carry out all functions of the Contracting Officer as that term is defined in
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the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of October 7, 1988, and
amended as of October 31, 1988, February 16, 1994, and December 21,
1998, between the United States of America, the Dakota Gasification
Company, the Dakota Coal Company, and the Basin Electric Power
Cooperative, which was executed as part of the conveyance of the
Department of Energy's interests in the Great Plains Coal Gasification
Project in Beulah, North Dakota, to Dakota Gasification Company and
Dakota Coal Company.
B. Undertake all actions that are necessary and proper, on behalf of the
United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Energy,
to administer all agreements and contracts entered into by the
Department of Energy in connection with the conveyance of the
Department's interests in the Great Plains Coal Gasification Project.
C. In exercising the authority delegated by this Order, the delegate may act
without regard to the provisions of the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, except section 207 of
that Act (40 U.S.C. 5488), or any other law, as specifically provided for by
section 19(g)(2) of the Federal Nonnuclear Act.
1.32 In reference to the Naval Petroleum Reserves:
A. Perform all functions vested in the Secretary of Energy by Subtitle B of
Title XXXIV of Division C of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106) relating to the sale of Naval
Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1, including the finalization of equity.
B. Perform the functions specified in 10 U.S.C. 8727 and 8728, and vested in
the Secretary of Energy by the President of the United States in Executive
Order No. 12929, in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Naval
Petroleum Reserves.
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C. Perform all functions vested in the Secretary of Energy by law (10 U.S.C.
8720-8739, including 10 U.S.C. 8720 note) relating to the administration
of and jurisdiction over the Naval Petroleum Reserves, except for
condemnation proceedings affecting such Reserves.
D. Perform all duties and responsibilities required by the Unit Plan Contract
between the United States of America and Chevron U.S.A., Inc.,
numbered NOd-4219, dated June 19, 1944, as amended; the Amendatory
and Supplemental Agreement, between the same parties, numbered
NOd-8477, dated December 22, 1948, as amended; and the Agreement
to Terminate the Unit Plan Contract, between the same parties, dated
February 5, 1998.
E. Perform all duties and responsibilities related to the disposition of the
United States share of petroleum produced from the Naval Petroleum
Reserves to or for the Department of Defense and the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7430(k) and (l).
F. Perform all functions vested in the Secretary of Energy by the provisions
of Section 3404(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261, 10 U.S.C.
8720 note) related to the disposition by sale of Naval Petroleum Reserve
Numbered 3.
1.33 In reference to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the Northeast Home
Heating Oil Reserve:
Exercise the authority of the Secretary, on a nonexclusive basis, to conduct
emergency exchanges of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum
Reserve pursuant to and consistent with sections 159 and 160 of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163, 42 U.S.C. 6239 and 6240), and
to conduct emergency exchanges of petroleum distillate from the Northeast
Home Heating Oil Reserve pursuant to and consistent with section 182 of the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163, 42 U.S.C. 6250a). This
authority may not be redelegated below the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation).
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1.34 In reference to the regulation of imports and exports of natural gas:
A. Perform the functions vested in the Secretary of Energy by sections
301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act to
regulate natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
717b), as amended by section 201 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public
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Law 102-486) and section 311 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public
Law 109-58):
1. Consistent with the authority delegated by this Order, the Under
Secretary for Science (and Innovation) or a delegate may attach
such terms and conditions to import and export authorizations as
the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation) or a delegate
shall determine to be appropriate.
2. The authority delegated by this Order does not include the
authority to approve the construction and operation of particular
facilities, the site at which such facilities shall be located, and,
with respect to natural gas that involves the construction of new
domestic facilities, the place of entry for imports or exit for
exports, except the Under Secretary for Science (and Innovation)
or a delegate is authorized to disapprove the construction and
operation of particular facilities, the site at which such facilities
shall be located, and, with respect to natural gas that involves the
construction of new domestic facilities, the place of entry for
imports or exit for exports.
B. Establish and review priorities for the curtailment of natural gas pursuant
to the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.) and sections 401, 402, and
403 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-621, 15 U.S.C.
3391-3393); and consult with the Deputy Secretary concerning energy
emergency-related curtailment policy guidance, as necessary or
appropriate.
1.35 For all programs funded by Fossil Energy appropriations, exercise the authority
of the Secretary of Energy under the Energy and Water Development and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-85), Title III,
Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Fossil Energy Research and
Development, to vest fee title or other property interests acquired in any entity,
including the United States.
1.36 Exercise the authority of the Secretary of Energy under Title IV, Subtitle A,
Section 402(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, 42 U.S.C.
15962) with respect to scheduled completion of selected Clean Coal Power
Initiative projects.
1.37 Participate in any proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
pursuant to the provisions of section 405 of the Department of Energy
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7175), or in any proceeding before any Federal or
State agency or commission whenever such participation is related to the
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exercise of authority delegated to the Under Secretary for Science (and
Innovation).
Office of Nuclear Energy
1.38 Under section 91b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C.
2121), and National Security Decision Directive Number 282 (September 30,
1987) on matters related to the Office of Nuclear Energy:
A. Authorize the transfer of special nuclear material to the Departments of
the Army, Air Force, and Navy (Navy Facilities Engineering Command
only) in such quantities and at such times as necessary for cores for new
military reactors and for replacement cores for existing military reactors,
and for miscellaneous purposes (other than use in atomic weapons) for
which material, fabrication, and new reactors the Congress shall have
authorized funds.
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B. Authorize the Departments of the Army, Air Force, and Navy to
manufacture, produce, or acquire utilization facilities, other than with
respect to nuclear powered ships, for which Congress shall have
authorized funds.
1.39 On matters pertaining to the former Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste
Management:
A. Sign all documents and take such other actions as may be necessary and
appropriate for the submission for publication to the Federal Register of
notices concerning actions undertaken to implement the authorities and
functions provided in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (Public Law
97-425). The authority delegated does not include rulemaking authority.
B. Assert, on a nonexclusive basis, the Federal Government's deliberative
process privilege.
Office of Science
1.40 Under section 8 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development
Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-577, 42 U.S.C. 5907) carry out functions relating to
identification of opportunities to accelerate the commercial applications of new
energy technologies.
1.41 Approve determinations preceding Program Opportunity Notices (PONs).
1.42 Under Title IV of Public Law 106-554 in reference to the American Museum of
Science and Energy (Museum):
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A. Accept and dispose of any gift, devise, or bequest of services or property,
real or personal, valued at or under $25,000, that is designated in a
written document by the person making the gift, devise, or bequest as
intended for the Museum, having determined that such gift, devise, or
bequest is suitable and beneficial for use by the Museum. The acceptance
of any such gift, devise, or bequest must be concurred on by the Office of
Chief Counsel, Oak Ridge Operations Office, or the Office of the Assistant
General Counsel for General Law. All donations of any gift, devise, or
bequest of services or property, real or personal, valued above $25,000
shall be approved by the Secretary of Energy.
B. Operate a retail outlet on the premises of the Museum for the purpose of
selling or distributing items that are relevant to the contents of the
Museum and are informative, educational, and tasteful.
C. Collect reasonable fees, where feasible and appropriate, for admission to
the Museum and use of Museum facilities for special meetings and
events.
D. Exhibit, perform, display, and publish materials and information of or
relating to the Museum in any media or place.
E. Approve guidelines for leasing space on the premises of the Museum,
and lease space on the premises of the Museum at reasonable rates and
for uses consistent with such guidelines.
F. Recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as
volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum.
G. Use the proceeds from the aforementioned activities to pay the costs of
the Museum.
1.43 Operate, manage, and administer the Department of Energy Isotope Program, as
authorized under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et
seq.), and manage and administer the Department of Energy Isotope Program
Revolving Fund, established under Public Law 101-101 and Public Law 103-316.
This delegated authority shall include all functions relating to, and necessary for,
the production, sale, and distribution of isotopes authorized by Federal law and
regulation.
2. RESCISSION. Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-S4-2021-2 is hereby rescinded.
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3. LIMITATION.
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3.1 In exercising the authority delegated in this Order, a delegate shall be governed
by the rules and regulations of the Department of Energy and the policies and
procedures prescribed by the Secretary or delegate(s).
3.2 Nothing in this Order precludes the Secretary from exercising any of the
authority delegated by this Order.
3.3 Nothing in this Order shall be construed to supersede or otherwise interfere with
the authorities provided to the Administrator for Nuclear Security by law or by
delegation. Furthermore, nothing herein constitutes authority to exercise
authority, direction, or control of an employee of the National Nuclear Security
Administration or its contractors.
3.4 Any amendments to this Order shall be made in consultation with the General
Counsel.
4. AUTHORITY TO REDELEGATE.
4.1 Except as expressly prohibited by law, regulation, or this Order, the Under
Secretary for Science (and Innovation) may delegate this authority further, in
whole or in part.
4.2 Copies of redelegations and any subsequent redelegations shall be provided to
the Office of Management, which manages the Secretarial Delegations of
Authority system.
5. DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
5.1 All actions pursuant to any authority delegated prior to this Order or pursuant to
any authority delegated by this Order taken prior to and in effect on the date of
this Order are ratified and remain in force as if taken under this Order, unless or
until rescinded, amended, or superseded.
5.2 This Order is effective _______________.
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Jennifer M. Granholm
Secretary of Energy
03/14/22