United States. Congress, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007…
“ Statement of Policy- It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to increase energy security by promoting anti-corruption initiatives in oil and natural gas rich countries; and (2) to promote global energy security through promotion of programs such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) that seek to instill transparency and accountability into extractive industries resource payments. ”
United States. Congress, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007…
“ Sense of Congress- It is the sense of Congress that the United States should further global energy security and promote democratic development in resource-rich foreign countries by-- (1) encouraging further participation in the EITI by eligible countries and companies ”
United States. Congress, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007…
“ COVERED INSTALLATION- The term `covered installation' means a nuclear installation at which the occurrence of a nuclear incident could result in a request for funds under Article VII of the Convention. (6) COVERED PERSON- (A) IN GENERAL- The term `covered person' means-- (i) a United States person; and (ii) an individual or entity (including an agency or instrumentality of a foreign country) that-- (I) is located in the United States; or (II) carries out an activity in the United States. (B) EXCLUSIONS- The term `covered person' does not include-- (i) the United States ”
