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- 2015People of the State of California Ex Rel. Edmund G. Brown Jr., Attorney General of the State of California v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2015Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2015Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2008Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2008Dominion Resources, Inc. v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2008Entergy Louisiana, LLC v. Louisiana Public Service Commission La.
- 2007Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Wastes v. Bodman W.D.N.Y.
- 2006Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2005North Star Steel Co. v. United States Fed. Cl.
- 2004Natural Resources Defense Council v. Abraham 9th Cir.
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As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context, the term the “Department” means the Department of Energy or any component thereof, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. As used in this chapter (1) reference to “function” includes reference to any duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, and activity, or the plural thereof, as the case may be; and (2) reference to “perform”, when used in relation to functions, includes the undertaking, fulfillment, or execution of any duty or obligation; and the exercise of power, authority, rights, and privileges. As used in this chapter, “Federal lease” means an agreement which, for any consideration, including but not limited to, bonuses, rents, or royalties conferred and covenants to be observed, authorizes a person to explore for, or develop, or produce (or to do any or all of these) oil and gas, coal, oil shale, tar sands, and geothermal resources on lands or interests in lands under Federal jurisdiction. (Source: (Pub. L. 95–91, § 2, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 567.))