Department of Energy Organization Act
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The Department of Energy Organization Act is the 1977 U.S. federal law that created the Department of Energy by consolidating various energy-related agencies and functions into a single cabinet-level department.
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| Department of Energy Organization Act canonical | 9 |
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Target entity: Department of Energy Organization Act Context triple: [Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, relatedTo, Department of Energy Organization Act]
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Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 is a U.S. federal law that restructured the nation’s nuclear energy program, notably splitting regulatory and promotional functions and creating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Atomic Energy Act of 1954
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is a landmark U.S. law that established the framework for civilian and military uses of nuclear energy, including regulation, licensing, and promotion of nuclear power and technology.
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Atomic Energy Act of 1946
The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 was a landmark U.S. law that established civilian control over nuclear energy and created the Atomic Energy Commission to oversee the development and regulation of nuclear technology after World War II.
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Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958
The Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958 was a U.S. federal law that significantly strengthened the authority of the Secretary of Defense and streamlined the military command structure to improve coordination among the armed services.
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Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law designed to promote the transfer of technology from federal laboratories to the private sector and encourage innovation and commercialization of federally funded research.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Department of Energy Organization Act Target entity description: The Department of Energy Organization Act is the 1977 U.S. federal law that created the Department of Energy by consolidating various energy-related agencies and functions into a single cabinet-level department.
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A.
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 is a U.S. federal law that restructured the nation’s nuclear energy program, notably splitting regulatory and promotional functions and creating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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B.
Atomic Energy Act of 1954
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is a landmark U.S. law that established the framework for civilian and military uses of nuclear energy, including regulation, licensing, and promotion of nuclear power and technology.
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C.
Atomic Energy Act of 1946
The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 was a landmark U.S. law that established civilian control over nuclear energy and created the Atomic Energy Commission to oversee the development and regulation of nuclear technology after World War II.
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D.
Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958
The Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958 was a U.S. federal law that significantly strengthened the authority of the Secretary of Defense and streamlined the military command structure to improve coordination among the armed services.
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E.
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law designed to promote the transfer of technology from federal laboratories to the private sector and encourage innovation and commercialization of federally funded research.
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Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal statute
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organic act ⓘ |
| affects |
national laboratories system
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nuclear weapons complex management ⓘ |
| branch | executive branch of the United States government ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Title 42 of the United States Code (Energy) ⓘ |
| consolidatedAgency |
United States Atomic Energy Commission
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surface form:
Atomic Energy Commission (certain functions)
Energy Research and Development Administration ⓘ Federal Energy Administration ⓘ Federal Power Commission ⓘ
surface form:
Federal Power Commission (energy-related functions)
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| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| created |
U.S. Department of Energy
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surface form:
United States Department of Energy
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| createdCabinetPosition |
United States Secretary of Energy
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surface form:
Secretary of Energy
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| createdOffice |
Office of Science
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surface form:
Office of Energy Research (predecessor to Office of Science)
Office of the Secretary of Energy ⓘ various assistant secretary positions for energy programs ⓘ |
| createdStatus | cabinet-level department ⓘ |
| createdSuccessorTo |
Energy Research and Development Administration
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Federal Energy Administration ⓘ |
| definesRoleOf |
Assistant Secretaries of Energy
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United States Secretary of Energy ⓘ
surface form:
Secretary of Energy
Under Secretary of Energy ⓘ |
| enactedBy | United States Congress ⓘ |
| established |
U.S. Department of Energy
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surface form:
United States Department of Energy
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| historicalContext | enacted in response to the 1970s energy crises ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
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surface form:
United States federal government
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| longTitle | An Act to establish a Department of Energy in the executive branch, to provide for a mechanism for coordination of the energy functions of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. ⓘ |
| policyGoal |
advancement of energy technology
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assurance of energy supply ⓘ coordination of national energy policy ⓘ management of nuclear materials and facilities ⓘ promotion of energy conservation ⓘ |
| purpose |
to consolidate federal energy-related agencies and functions
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to create a comprehensive national energy policy framework ⓘ |
| reorganized | federal energy-related responsibilities into a single department ⓘ |
| signedBy | Jimmy Carter ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
energy conservation
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energy policy ⓘ energy production and regulation ⓘ energy research and development ⓘ federal government reorganization ⓘ nuclear energy management ⓘ |
| transferredFunction |
energy data collection and analysis
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energy research and development programs ⓘ nuclear weapons program management ⓘ strategic petroleum reserve management ⓘ |
| typeOfReform | executive branch reorganization ⓘ |
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Subject: Department of Energy Organization Act Description of subject: The Department of Energy Organization Act is the 1977 U.S. federal law that created the Department of Energy by consolidating various energy-related agencies and functions into a single cabinet-level department.
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