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42 U.S.C. 18701: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
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§18701. Definitions

In this division:

(1)  Department

The term “Department” means the Department of Energy.

(2)  Indian Tribe

The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.

(3)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.

( Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, § 40001 , Nov. 15, 2021 , 135 Stat. 923 .)

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References in Text

This division, referred to in text, is div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 923, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of div. D to the Code, see Tables.

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.