118 STAT. 2068 PUBLIC LAW 108–375—OCT. 28, 2004 ‘‘(A) an energy conservation measure, as defined in section 551; or ‘‘(B) a water conservation measure that improves the efficiency of water use, is life cycle cost effective, and involves water conservation, water recycling or reuse, more efficient treatment of wastewater or stormwater, improve ments in operation or maintenance efficiencies, retrofit activities, or other related activities, not at a Federal hydro electric facility.’’. (f) REVIEW.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall complete a review of the Energy Savings Performance Contract program to identify statutory, regulatory, and administrative obstacles that prevent Federal agencies from fully utilizing the program. In addi tion, this review shall identify all areas for increasing program flexibility and effectiveness, including audit and measurement verification requirements, accounting for energy use in determining savings, contracting requirements, including the identification of additional qualified contractors, and energy efficiency services cov ered. The Secretary shall report these findings to Congress and shall implement identified administrative and regulatory changes to increase program flexibility and effectiveness to the extent that such changes are consistent with statutory authority. (g) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.—Any energy savings perform ance contract entered into under section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287) after October 1, 2003, and before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be deemed to have been entered into pursuant to such section 801 as amended by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 1091. SENSE OF CONGRESS AND POLICY CONCERNING PERSONS DETAINED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the abuses inflicted upon detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq, are inconsistent with the profes sionalism, dedication, standards, and training required of individuals who serve in the United States Armed Forces; (2) the vast majority of members of the Armed Forces have upheld the highest possible standards of professionalism and morality in the face of illegal tactics and terrorist attacks and attempts on their lives; (3) the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq is appropriately condemned and deplored by the American people; (4) the Armed Forces are moving swiftly and decisively to identify, try, and, if found guilty, punish persons who per petrated such abuse; (5) the Department of Defense and appropriate military authorities must continue to undertake corrective action, as appropriate, to address chain of command deficiencies and the systemic deficiencies identified in the incidents in question; (6) the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the United States and the applicable guidance and regulations of the United States Government prohibit the torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of foreign prisoners held in custody by the United States; 10 USC 801 note. 42 USC 8287 note. Deadline. 42 USC 8287 note.
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