; (8) $230,000,000 shall be for facilities and infrastructure; and (9) $20,000,000 shall be for program direction: Provided, That funds provided under this heading in this title may not be used for any activities related to the Energy Materials and Processing at Scale Research Facility: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 3304 of title 5, United States Code, and without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of such title 5, the Secretary of Energy, upon a determination that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for particular positions to carry out the activities funded under this heading in this title, may from within the funds provided under this heading in this title, recruit and directly appoint highly qualified individuals into the competitive service: Provided further, That such authority shall not apply to positions in the Excepted Service or the Senior Executive Service: Provided further, That any action authorized herein shall be consistent with the merit principles of section 2301 of such title 5, and the Department shall comply with the public notice requirements of section 3327 of such title 5: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Electricity For an additional amount for Electricity , $3,350,000,000, to remain available until expended, for necessary expenses related to grid modernization programs, of which— (1) $2,000,000,000 shall be for grants and demonstrations to enhance the resilience, reliability, and energy security of electric infrastructure, to improve preparedness and restoration time to mitigate power disturbances, to continue delivery of power to critical facilities and electricity-dependent essential services, to enhance regional grid resilience, and to facilitate greater incorporation of renewable energy generation