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§ 9008. Definitions

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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.

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

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