Role of Federal power marketing administrations with respect to nuclear power

(a) In general Section 302(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking Administration, shall and inserting Administration shall; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking in paragraphs (1) (A), (1) (B), (1) (C), and (1) (D) and inserting subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1); (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking in paragraphs (1) (E) and (1) (F) and inserting by subparagraphs (D) and (E) of paragraph (1); and (B) in the second sentence by striking (1) (E) and inserting (1)(D); and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) (A) The Secretary may utilize the Federal power marketing administrations (including the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration) to purchase, transmit, or enter into contracts to market electric power generated by nuclear facilities. (B) The authority provided under this paragraph shall be exercised in accordance with, and subject to, the authorities, limitations, and procedural requirements otherwise applicable to a Federal power marketing administration with respect to the acquisition of electric power resources under otherwise applicable law.. (b) Federal power (1) In general Unless expressly provided otherwise, any reference in any provision of Federal law (including regulations) to Federal power or electric energy generated at a Federal project shall be deemed to include electric energy generated by a nuclear facility to the extent that such electric energy is purchased, transmitted, or marketed by a Federal power marketing agency (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796)). (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection alters or supersedes the authorities, limitations, or procedural requirements applicable to a Federal power marketing administration with respect to the acquisition of electric power resources under otherwise applicable law.