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42 U.S.C. 9008: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 98-OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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§9008. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term⁠—

(1)  “ocean thermal energy conversion” means a method of converting part of the heat from the Sun which is stored in the surface layers of a body of water into electrical energy or energy product equivalent;

(2)  “energy product equivalent” means an energy carrier including, but not limited to, ammonia, hydrogen, or molten salts or an energy-intensive commodity, including, but not limited to, electrometals, fresh water, or nutrients for aquaculture; and

(3)  “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.

( Pub. L. 96–310, § 9 , July 17, 1980 , 94 Stat. 946 .)