PUBLIC LAW 95-619—NOV. 9, 1978 (4) develop performance data on the program established by section 563. SEC. 565. ACQUISITION OF SYSTEMS. The program established by section 563 shall provide for the acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems and associated storage capability by the Secretary for their use by Federal agencies. The acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems shall be at an annual level substantial enough to allow use of low-cost production techniques by suppliers of such systems. The Secretary is authorized to make such acquisitions through the use of multiyear contracts. Authority under this part to enter into acquisition contracts shall be only to the extent as may be provided in advance in appropriation Acts. SEC. 566. ADMINISTRATION. The Secretary shall administer the program established under section 563 and shall— (1) consult with the Secretary of Defense to insure that the installation and purchase of photovoltaic solar electric systems pursuant to this part shall not interfere with defense-related activities; (2) prescribe such rules and regulations as may be appropriate to monitor and assess the performance and operation of photovoltaic electric systems installed pursuant to this part; and (3) report annually to the Congress on the status of the program.
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SEC. 567. SYSTEM EVALUATION AND PURCHASE PROGRAM. (a) PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall establish, within 60 days after 42 USC 8276. the date of the enactment of this part, a photovoltaic systems evaluation and purchase program to provide such systems as are required by the P'ederal agencies to carry out this part. I n acquiring photovoltaic solar electric systems under this part, the Secretary shall insure that such systems reflect to the maximum extent practicable the most advanced and reliable technologies and shall schedule purchases in a manner which will stimulate the early development of a perma"' nent low-cost private photovoltaic production capability in the United States, and to stimulate the private sector market for photovoltaic power systems. The Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, procure not more than 30 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electric systems during fiscal years ending September 30, 1979, September 30, 1980, and September 30, 1981. (b) OTHER PROCUREMENT.—Nothing in this part shall preclude any Federal agency from directly procuring a photovoltaic solar electric system (in lieu of obtaining one under the program under subsection (a)), except that any such Federal agency shall consult with the Secretary before procuring such a system. SEC. 568. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established an advisory com- 42 USC 8277. mittee to assist the Secretary in the establishment and conduct of the programs established under this part. (b) MEMBERSHIP.—Such committee shall be composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Postmaster General, and such other persons as the Secretary deems necessary. The Secretary shall appoint such other nongovernmental
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