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[119 STAT. 905]
PUBLIC LAW 109-000—MMMM. DD, 2005
[119 STAT. 905]

PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

119 STAT. 905

(b) ADMINISTRATION.—In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall develop— (1) a catalog of material properties required for applications described in subsection (a); (2) theoretical models for materials possessing the required properties; (3) benchmark models against existing data; and (4) a roadmap to guide further research and development in the area covered by the program. SEC. 979. ENERGY AND WATER SUPPLIES.

42 USC 16319.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to— (1) address energy-related issues associated with provision of adequate water supplies, optimal management, and efficient use of water; (2) address water-related issues associated with the provision of adequate supplies, optimal management, and efficient use of energy; and (3) assess the effectiveness of existing programs within the Department and other Federal agencies to address these energy and water related issues. (b) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The program under this section shall include— (1) arsenic treatment; (2) desalination; and (3) planning, analysis, and modeling of energy and water supply and demand. (c) COLLABORATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, the Chief Engineer of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Defense, and other Federal agencies as appropriate. (d) FACILITIES.—The Secretary may utilize all existing facilities within the Department and may design and construct additional facilities as needed to carry out the purposes of this program. (e) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Secretary shall establish or utilize an advisory committee to provide independent advice and review of the program. (f) REPORTS.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the assessment described in subsection (b) and recommendations for future actions. SEC. 980. SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE.

Establishment.

42 USC 16320.

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) SING.—The term ‘‘SING’’ means the Spallation Neutron Source Instruments Next Generation major item of equipment. (2) SNS POWER UPGRADE.—The term ‘‘SNS power upgrade’’ means the Spallation Neutron Source power upgrade described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department. (3) SNS SECOND TARGET STATION.—The term ‘‘SNS second target station’’ means the Spallation Neutron Source second target station described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department.

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