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Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]

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Bill· SS. 3263 (101st)referred

A bill to establish a replacement fuels and alternative fuels program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a replacement fuels development program which: (1) promotes the replacement of gasoline as a motor fuel with alternative motor fuels; (2) ensures the availability of replacement and alternative motor fuels; and (3) will have the greatest impact in improving air quality in urban areas, along transportation corridors, and nationwide. Prescribes program guidelines. Requires the Secretary to establish optimal replacement and alternative motor fuel production goals for 1996 and 1997 and to report to the Congress about program status. Prescribes minimum percentages of domestically produced replacement fuel to be sold in specified calendar years. Sets a deadline by which the Secretary must prescribe the minimum percentage of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel which must be contained in the total annual gasoline sales by refiners for motor fuel use in certain years. Requires refiners and manufacturers to report annually to the Secretary regarding the amount of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel sold. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations by a specified deadline regarding the exchange of marketable credits among: (1) refiners; (2) manufacturers of replacement fuels; and (3) distributors of alternative motor fuels sold in commerce for transportation purposes. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act with respect to average fuel economy standards to require the Secretary to not consider the fuel economy of alcohol powered automobiles or natural gas powered automobiles, and to consider dual energy automobiles and natural gas dual energy automobiles operated on gasolines and diesel fuel, to the extent that alternative motor fuel sales indicate that such fuels are being used to displace the use of gasoline and diesel fuel as a transportation fuel. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations requiring gasoline retailers to have replacement motor fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels to sell for the transportation needs of consumers. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to the Congress on the environmental impact potential of developing replacement fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 343 (101st)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway in 1992, entitled "Rendezvous 92".

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1990

Recognizes the important part the Alaska Highway played in the defense of our Nation and the settling of Alaska and the ever-important role it will inevitably play in our future. States that this highway should be maintained in a condition that encourages people throughout the Nation to travel it.

Law· SS. 3237 (101st)enacted

Silver Coin Proof Sets Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1990

Silver Coin Proof Sets Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to sell annually to the public sets of proof coins made of an alloy of 90 percent silver and ten percent copper. Requires the Secretary to obtain silver for such coins by purchase from stockpiles established under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act and from Treasury stocks on hand.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 381 (101st)referred

A joint resolution to designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should declare November 2, 1990, a national day of prayer for: (1) members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families; and (2) American and Iraqi authorities to bring about a just resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis.

Bill· SS. 3068 (101st)open

Take Pride in America Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1990

Take Pride in America Act - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the Take Pride in America Office to: (1) establish a public awareness campaign to encourage responsibility toward, and promote participation in, caring for Federal, State, and local lands, facilities, and natural and cultural resources; and (2) conduct a national awards program to honor individuals and entities that have distinguished themselves in such activities. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Office. Authorizes the Office to use volunteers and to distribute pamphlets or other novelties to promote its purposes. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· SS. 3069 (101st)enacted

Environmental Research Geographic Location Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1990

Environmental Research Geographic Location Information Act - Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to periodically identify at least 35 environmental research journals, conference proceedings, or other reference sources in which scientific research or engineering studies related to air, water, or soil quality or pollution or other environmental issues are published. Requires the review of at least 50 journals or proceedings. Directs the EPA to review such materials annually and to publish an index of the articles by geographic location. Requires the EPA to review the list of references at least biennially and to revise the list of sources, as appropriate. Provides that all reports resulting from EPA research projects shall indicate the specific location to which the research pertains. Requires all U.S. Government documents relating to the environment that are submitted to the National Technical Information Service to identify the location to which the document pertains. Directs the Service to submit to the Congress an annual bibliography of publications by geographic location. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 3017 (101st)passed

A bill to amend section 28(w) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, to repeal the 60-day waiting period for the granting of pipeline rights of way.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1990

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to direct the Secretary of the Interior (or the appropriate agency head) to promptly notify certain congressional committees upon receipt of an application for a right-of-way for pipelines 24 inches or more in diameter. Precludes granting such right-of-way until a notice of intention accompanied by detailed findings regarding proposed right-of-way conditions has been submitted to such committees (currently a 60-day waiting period is required).

Bill· SS. 3001 (101st)referred

Transportation Investment and Trust Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1990

Transportation Investment and Trust Act of 1990 - Title I: Highway Account Authorizations - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (the Act) to extend indefinitely the Interstate System program. Increases the FY 1993 authorization of appropriations for Interstate System construction. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 for interstate substitute highway projects. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1987 to authorize appropriations for FY 1992 and 1993 for specified Federal-aid highways projects. Increases the FY 1991 obligation ceiling for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs. Sets forth the obligation ceiling for FY 1992 for such programs. Reauthorizes through FY 1992 the bridge and strategic highway research programs. Title II: Mass Transit Account Authorizations - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to authorize appropriations out of the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1992 for urban mass transportation projects, including grants to States and local agencies for deployment of innovative methods in the operation of public transportation services, and grants and loans for special projects to meet the needs of the elderly and handicapped. Title III: Airport and Airway Authorizations - Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to extend through September 30, 1992, projects for airport development and planning. Authorizes appropriations from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY 1991 and 1992 for: (1) air navigation facilities; and (2) research, engineering and development, and demonstration projects. Title IV: Deficit Calculation - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements allocable to the transportation-related operations of the Highway Trust Fund (including the Mass Transit Account) and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund from calculations of maximum deficit amounts.

Bill· SS. 2968 (101st)referred

A bill to exempt certain operators of farm vehicles operating within 600 miles of a farm from the commercial driver's license program.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Declares that the Secretary of Transportation may authorize States with rural populations of 30 percent or more to exempt farm vehicle operators who operate within 600 miles of the farm where such vehicle primarily operates from the commercial driver's license program established under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.

Law· SS. 2952 (101st)enacted

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1990

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend to September 15, 1990, authorities granted under the Act regarding domestic energy supply availability, including: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the antitrust exemption allowing the major oil companies to coordinate use of oil supplies during times of oil shortages.

Bill· SS. 2925 (101st)referred

Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Coin and Scholarship Endowment Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1990

Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Coin and Scholarship Endowment Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a specified number of five dollar gold coins, one dollar silver coins, and half dollar clad coins emblematic of the quincentenary of the discovery of America. Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their design, issuance, and sale. Provides that such coins shall be considered legal tender. Requires that all sales of such coins include specified surcharges. Requires that all surcharges received from the sale of such coins be paid quarterly to the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Scholarship Endowment Fund established by this Act. States that such Fund shall be maintained by the Quincentenary Scholarship Foundation to generate income for scholarships and secondary school summer programs for students with the potential to make lasting contributions in the disciplines of geography, foreign languages, and international affairs. Requires the Foundation to report annually on its activities to the Congress and the Secretary of Education.

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