SEC. 3117. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF ENERGY FOR APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. Section 4601(c)(1) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2701(c)(1)) is amended by striking “September 30, 2011” and inserting “September 30, 2016”.124 STAT. 4514