§ 6271 - Definitions

CHAPTER 607— BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS › SUBCHAPTER I— RECURRING NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS

In this subchapter:

(1) The term “DOE national security authorization” means an authorization of appropriations for activities of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security.

(2)(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the term “minor construction threshold” means $30,000,000.

(2)(B) The Administrator may calculate the amount specified in subparagraph (A) based on fiscal year 2022 constant dollars if the Administrator—

(2)(B)(i) submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the method used by the Administrator to calculate the adjustment;

(2)(B)(ii) a period of 30 days elapses following the date of such submission; and

(2)(B)(iii) publishes the adjusted amount in the Federal Register.

Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2741 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).