§ 16152. Definitions

Statutory text

In this subchapter:

Clean hydrogen; hydrogen

The terms “clean hydrogen” and “hydrogen” mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section 16166(a) of this title, including production from any fuel source.

Fuel cell

The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel, which is supplied from an external source, and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device.

Heavy-duty vehicle

The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that—

is rated at more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight;

has a curb weight of more than 6,000 pounds; or

has a basic vehicle frontal area in excess of 45 square feet.

Infrastructure

The term “infrastructure” means the equipment, systems, or facilities used to produce, distribute, deliver, or store hydrogen (except for onboard storage).

Light-duty vehicle

The term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight.

Portable; storage

The terms “portable” and “storage”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—

continuous electric power; and

backup electric power.

Task Force

The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title.

Technical Advisory Committee

The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee established under section 16156 of this title.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

2005
Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Act of 2005
Pub. L. 109–58 title VIII § 803 · 119 Stat. 594
Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 16152
Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 803, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 803, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 803. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Fuel cell.— The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel, which is supplied from an external source, and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device. (2) Heavy-duty vehicle.— The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that— (A) is rated at more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight; (B) has a curb weight of more than 6,000 pounds; or (C) has a basic vehicle frontal area in excess of 45 square feet. (3) Infrastructure.— The term “infrastructure” means the equipment, systems, or facilities used to produce, distribute, deliver, or store hydrogen (except for onboard storage). (4) Light-duty vehicle.— The term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight. (5) Stationary; portable.— The terms “stationary” and “portable”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include— (A) continuous electric power; and (B) backup electric power. (6) Task force.— The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 806. (7) Technical advisory committee.— The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee established under section 807.
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117–58 § 40312(2) · 135 Stat. 429
1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(1)(4)
  Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), (3), added par. (1)
2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(1)(4)
  Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), (3), redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively. Former par. (4) redesignated (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pars. (1) to (4). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), (3), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively. Former par. (4) redesignated (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively; and
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117–58 § 40312(2) · 135 Stat. 429
Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(5)
Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Par. (5). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively; and
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117–58 § 40312(1) · 135 Stat. 429
1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(5)
  Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(1), substituted “Portable; storage” for “Stationary; portable” in introductory provisions
2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(5)
  Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(1), substituted “The terms ‘portable’ and ‘storage’, when” for “The terms ‘stationary’ and ‘portable’, when” in introductory provisions
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(1), substituted “Portable; storage” for “Stationary; portable” in heading and “The terms ‘portable’ and ‘storage’, when” for “The terms ‘stationary’ and ‘portable’, when” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (5), by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through “when” in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: “(5) Portable; storage.— The terms ‘portable’ and ‘storage’, when” ;
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117–58 § 40312(2) · 135 Stat. 429
Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 16152(6)(8)
Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pars. (6) to (8). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively; and

7 of 7 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pars. (1) to (4). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), (3), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively. Former par. (4) redesignated (5).

Par. (5). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).

Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(1), substituted “Portable; storage” for “Stationary; portable” in heading and “The terms ‘portable’ and ‘storage’, when” for “The terms ‘stationary’ and ‘portable’, when” in introductory provisions.

Pars. (6) to (8). Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.

Credits

2005–2021 · 2 acts

2005Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 803, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844
2021Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, § 40312, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1006.

Show as published

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 803, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, § 40312, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1006.)