§ 4507. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter:

• (1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
• (2) The term “subpart V regulations” means the provisions of Subpart V—Special Procedures for Distribution of Refunds (10 CFR 205.280–205.288) and any amendment made after October 21, 1986 , and all precedents and decisions under such regulations, but only to the extent that such provisions, precedents, decisions, and amendments are consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
• (3) The term “energy conservation programs” means—
  • (A) the program under part A of the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. 6861 and following);
  • (B) the programs under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to primary and supplemental State energy conservation programs; 42 U.S.C. 6321 and following);
  • (C) the program under part G of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (relating to energy conservation for schools and hospitals; 42 U.S.C. 6371 and following); and
  • (D) the program under the National Energy Extension Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7001 and following).
• (4) The term “person” includes refiners, retailers, resellers, farmer cooperatives, transportation entities, public and private utilities, school districts, Federal, State, and local governmental entities, farmers, and other individuals and their successors.
• (5) The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.