42 U.S.C. § 16152 | Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Clean hydrogen; hydrogen

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

(2)

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.

(3)

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.

(4)

Infrastructure

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

(5)

Light-duty vehicle

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

(6)

Portable; storage

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

(A)

continuous electric power; and

(B)

backup electric power.

(7)

Task Force

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

(8)

Technical Advisory Committee

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

Pub. L. 109–58, title VIII, § 803Aug. 8, 2005119 Stat. 844 Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, § 40312Nov. 15, 2021135 Stat. 1006(, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

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

Pub. L. 117–58, § 40312(2)Par. (5). , 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.

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

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

Pub. L. 117–58 section 18851 of this titleFor 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 , including authority of Secretary of Labor, see .