Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2]

An amendment in the nature of a substitute to strike all after the enacting clause and add new language. The amendment changes the extension date from July 1, 1983 to June 1,1982.

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An amendment to reduce $5 million from the Department of Energy appropriation for Clean Coal Technology, eliminating the shale oil extraction program.

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Amendment in the nature of a substitute: (1) authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to extend the time required for commencement of construction of several projects, for a maximum of 2 years each; (2) provides for a limited exemption for a hydropower project located in Rio Arriba County, NM; (3) authorizes FERC to exempt two hydroelectric projects located in Alaska from certain licensing requirements; (4) directs FERC to make recommendations to the Congress in 1995 regarding legislation to transfer to the State of Hawaii all or part of its authority under the Federal Power Act for licensing new hydroelectric projects in the State; and (5) extends for a period of 2 years the removal of the size cap on renewable generation resources under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1992.

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An amendment to reduce the appropriation for Army Research and Development expenditures by $10 million.

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To provide for extensions and modifications of certain hydro and renewable energy programs.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1994

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of certain licensees, to extend the time required for commencement of construction of specified hydropower projects for a maximum of two years. Terminates such authorization three years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes FERC to reinstate, effective May 23, 1993, a certain previously issued hydroelectric license. Terminates such authority three years after enactment of this Act. Directs FERC to exempt a specified portion of the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico from certain Federal Power Act licensing requirements. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to: (1) change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of FERC to exempt certain hydropower projects in Alaska from certain Federal Power Act licensing requirements; and (2) report to the Congress its reasons for any failure to grant such exemptions. Directs FERC to initiate a proceeding for the purpose of making recommendations to the Congress for legislation to transfer to the State of Hawaii all or part of its licensing authority for new hydroelectric projects in Hawaii. Amends the Federal Power Act to extend from 1994 to 1996 the deadline for certain small solar, wind, waste, or geothermal power production facilities to submit the requisite applications for certification as qualifying facilities.

Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: One-Call Title II: High Risk Drivers Program Subtitle A: High-Risk and Alcohol-Impaired Drivers Subtitle B: Young Driver Programs Subtitle C: Older Driver Programs Subtitle D: High Risk Drivers Subtitle E: Funding Title III: Correction of Location Title I: One-Call - Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994 - Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation to provide for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free telephone number system to be used by State one-call notification systems; and (2) each State to consider whether to adopt a comprehensive statewide one-call notification program as described in this Act to protect underground facilities from damage due to excavation. (Sec. 105) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) program elements, including 24-hour coverage for emergency excavation, effective mechanisms for penalties and enforcement, a fair schedule of fees to cover the costs of providing for, maintaining, and operating the State program, and an opportunity for citizen suits to enforce such program; and (2) penalties for violations. (Sec. 107) Requires the Secretary to: (1) make grants to States, or to operators of one-call notification systems in such States, to establish and maintain a State program pursuant to this Act; (2) review and report to the Congress on the extent to which any policies, programs, and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) could be used to achieve the purposes of this title; (3) develop and make available to States a model State program; (4) consult with other agencies as to the availability and affordability of technologies which will help relocate pipelines from above-ground and remote locations; and (5) carry out a followup study to the vision waiver study program to include drivers who otherwise would have qualified to participate but for time limits on applications and the failure to learn of the program in a timely manner. (Sec. 114) Expresses the sense of the Congress that all equipment and products purchased with funds made available under this title should be American-made. Directs the Administrator of the Research and Special Programs Administration of DOT to provide a notice describing such statement to each recipient of financial assistance under this title. Title II: High Risk Drivers Program - Subtitle A: High-Risk and Alcohol Impaired Drivers - Directs the Secretary to develop and implement effective and comprehensive policies and programs to promote safe driving behavior by young drivers, older drivers, and repeat violators of traffic safety regulations and laws. Requires the Secretary to promote or engage in activities that: (1) advance cost effective and scientifically-based guidelines and technologies for the nondiscriminatory evaluation and licensing of high risk drivers, uniform or compatible State driver point systems and other licensing and driver record information systems as a means of identifying and initially evaluating high risk drivers, and driver training programs and the delivery of such programs; and (2) improve model driver training, screening, licensing, control, and evaluation programs. Directs the Secretary to: (1) explore the feasibility and advisability of using cost efficient simulation and other technologies as a means of enhancing driver training; (2) advance knowledge regarding the perceptual, cognitive, and decision making skills needed for safe driving and to improve driver training; and (3) investigate the most effective means of integrating licensing, training, and other techniques for preparing novice drivers for the safe use of highway systems. Subtitle B: Young Driver Programs - Directs the Secretary to make basic and supplemental grants to those States which adopt and implement programs for young drivers which include measures to reduce traffic safety problems resulting from the driving performance of young drivers. Subtitle C: Older Driver Programs - Directs the Secretary to undertake specified programs, research, and other activities with respect to older driver safety. Authorizes appropriations. Subtitle D: High Risk Drivers - Directs the Secretary to: (1) complete a study to determine whether additional or strengthened Federal activities, authority, or regulatory actions are desirable or necessary to improve the driver record and control systems of the States to identify high risk drivers more rapidly and ensure prompt intervention in their licensing; (2) consider and evaluate, as part of such study, the future of the national information systems that support driver licensing; and (3) encourage and promote State driver evaluation, assistance, or control programs for high risk drivers. Subtitle E: Funding - Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Correction of Location - Makes a technical correction to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.

Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1994

Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990 (title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act) to limit the grant program for emergency relief for areas with substantial need for services to eligible areas with a population of at least 500,000 individuals. Requires an HIV health services planning council (which advises on the distribution of such grants) to be reflective of the demographics of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in an eligible area, with particular consideration given to disproportionately affected and historically underserved groups. Revises the method of distributing such grants and extends authorized appropriations for them until FY 2000. Revises the care grant program that makes funds available for individuals and families with the HIV disease. Authorizes the award of supplemental grants to eligible entities to enhance community-based care, treatment, and supportive services through the development and operation of consortia and innovative approaches. Extends authorized appropriations for such grant program through FY 2000. Requires the establishment of grievance procedures to address allegations of egregious violations of title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate the planning and implementation of Federal HIV programs to facilitate the development of a complete continuum of HIV-related services for individuals with HIV disease and those at risk of such disease. Extends authorized appropriations for early intervention services until FY 2000. Extends authorized appropriations until FY 2000 for grants for coordinated services and access to research for children, youth, women, and families (formerly known as demonstration grants for research and services for pediatric patients regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Makes appropriations available for special projects of the national significance program to award direct grants to public and nonprofit private entities to fund special programs for the care and treatment of individuals with HIV disease.

Designating October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1994

Designates October 19, 1994, as National Mammography Day.

Providing for the printing of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography".

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1994

Provides for the printing as a House document of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography," prepared by the Office of the Historian of the House of Representatives.

To extend for an additional two years the period during which medicare select policies may be issued.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1994

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to extend from three years to five years the period during which Medicare select policies may be issued.

To commend the United States rice industry, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1994

Commends the U.S. rice industry for its decision to establish an industry organization. Recognizes the success such decision will have in promoting the interests of the rice industry and the rice-consuming public.

Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1994

Designates the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as Irish-American Heritage Month.

To establish the fourth Sunday of July as "Parents' Day".

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1994

Establishes the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day.

Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1994

Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Act of 1994 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to allow exemption from regulatory oversight of certain small power production facilities whose production capacity exceeds 80 megawatts. Amends the Federal Power Act to modify the definition of "eligible solar, wind, waste, or geothermal facility." Amends the Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 to make conforming amendments.

Rail Grade Crossing Safety Enhancement Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1994

Rail Grade Crossing Safety Enhancement Act of 1994 - Permits the Secretary of Transportation, in lieu of reallocating certain funds from States without motorcycle helmet and safety belt use laws to highway safety programs, to transfer such funds to programs for railway-highway crossing improvements for such States. Conditions such authority on the request of the chief executive of the State concerned.

Designating September 17, 1994, as "Constitution Day".

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1994

Designates September 17, 1994, as Constitution Day.

Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research, Education, and Assistance Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1994

Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research, Education, and Assistance Act of 1994 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a council to coordinate Parkinson's research activities. Directs: (1) the council to convene a National Consensus Conference on Parkinson's Disease and Related Neuro-degenerative Disorders to aid in the development of a broad-based strategy for identifying the cause of and treating such disorders; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and annually submit to specified congressional committees a coordinated research agenda and to provide for the establishment of ten Parkinson's Research Centers. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) award feasibility study grants to support the development of preliminary data sufficient to provide the basis for the submission of applications for independent research support grants or establishment of a Center; and (2) award grants to appropriate institutions for the provision of training and continuing education concerning health and long-term care of individuals with Parkinson's. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a grant program to support scientists who have distinguished themselves in the field of Parkinson's research; (2) a registry for screening and collecting patient and family data that may be useful in determining incidence and possible risk factors concerning Parkinson's; and (3) a national education program designed to foster a national focus on Parkinson's and the care of those with Parkinson's. Sets forth application requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

To designate the second Sunday in October of 1994 as "National Children's Day".

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1994

Designates the second Sunday in October 1994 as National Children's Day.

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1994

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for the development of underground coal mines. (Sec. 3) Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy. Repeals the mandate for: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; and (3) a minimum fill rate. Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR. Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown, and distribution plans. Revises SPR drawdown, and distribution guidelines including: (1) a repeal the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder. Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Repeals the mandate for congressional review of contracts for which no implementing legislation is needed. Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999. (Sec. 4) Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; (2) the applicability of the Defense Production Act of 1950; and (3) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements. Extends the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services through FY 1999. Extends emergency energy authorities through FY 1999. (Sec. 5) Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to extend through FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for weatherization assistance program for low-income persons. Modifies the statutory mandate that the President collect certain petroleum product information.

To reauthorize appropriations for the weatherization program under section 422 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1994

Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons through FY 1999.

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1994

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for development of underground coal mines. Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy. Repeals the mandates for: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; (3) a minimum fill rate; and (4) Utility, Coal, and Remote Crude Oil and Natural Gas Reserves. Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR. Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown, and distribution plans. Revises SPR drawdown and distribution guidelines, including: (1) a repeal of the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder. Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999. Repeals general emergency authorities for energy conservation, rationing, and related contingency plans. Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; (2) the applicability of the Defense Production Act of 1950; and (3) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements. Extends through FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote export of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services. Extends emergency energy authorities through FY 1999. Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to extend through FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons.

To amend the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to disallow recovery of certain costs incurred by public utilities pursuant to transactions authorized under section 13(b) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1994

Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to disallow recovery in jurisdictional rates of certain costs incurred by a public utility if it determines that recovery of such costs would be inconsistent with the requirements of the Federal Power Act. Declares that in any Commission proceeding to consider recovery of such costs there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the costs are just, reasonable, and neither unduly discriminatory nor preferential.

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1994

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that June 21, 1994, be designated as "Freedom Summer Remembrance Day" and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1994

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Remembrance Day; and (2) it reaffirms the goal of removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation.