PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005
119 STAT. 1137
(C) in a manner that would enable the Capitol complex to have reliable utility service in the event of power fluctuations, shortages, or outages; (2) carry out a study to explore the feasibility of installing energy and water conservation measures on the rooftop of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, including the area directly above the food service facilities in the center of the building, including the installation of— (A) a vegetative covering area, using native species to the maximum extent practicable, to— (i) insulate and increase the energy efficiency of the building; (ii) reduce precipitation runoff and conserve water for landscaping or other uses; (iii) increase, and provide more efficient use of, available outdoor space through management of the rooftop of the center of the building as a park or garden area for occupants of the building; and (iv) improve the aesthetics of the building; and (B) onsite renewable energy and other state-of-theart technologies to— (i) improve the energy efficiency and energy security of the building or the Capitol complex by providing additional or backup sources of power in the event of a power shortage or other emergency; (ii) reduce the use of resources by the building; or (iii) enhance worker productivity; and (C) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report describing the findings and recommendations of the study under subparagraph (B). (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
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SEC. 1830. STUDY OF AVAILABILITY OF SKILLED WORKERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a study of the shortterm and long-term availability of skilled workers to meet the energy and mineral security requirements of the United States. (b) INCLUSIONS.—The study shall include an analysis of— (1) the need for and availability of workers for the oil, gas, and mineral industries; (2) the availability of skilled labor at both entry level and more senior levels; and (3) recommendations for future actions needed to meet future labor requirements. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the results of the study. SEC. 1831. REVIEW OF ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992 PROGRAMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall complete a study to determine the effect that titles III, IV, and V of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13211 et seq.) have had on—
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