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Bill· HRH.R. 3210 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Amends the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to allow the Director of the Community Services Administration, in administering the Emergency Energy Conservation Services program, to apply eligibility criteria, for individuals and families to permit the participation of those whose income does not exceed 75 percent of the official poverty line established by such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3153 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease the granting of licenses or construction authorizations for nuclear fission powerplants pending the outcome of a comprehensive study by the Office of Technology Assessment. Continues such termination until Congress determines that safety and environmental hazards have been adequately studied and that nuclear fission plants are acceptable in comparison to other energy sources. Authorizes a resumption of licensing under limited conditions which shall be specified by Congress. Requires a five-year independent study of the nuclear fuel cycle by the Office of Technology Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information necessary for conducting such study. Directs all government agencies to cooperate fully with the Office. Requires the preparation of a final report with recommendations at the end of five years and annual progress reports. Requires the following specific issues to be considered in the final report: (1) safety and environmental hazards, including an analysis of reported malfunctions; (2) genetic effects of low level radiation; (3) economic implications of a long-term nature; (4) proliferation dangers; (5) economical and technical capabilities of utilities; and (6) licensing procedures of past regulatory agencies. Stipulates that existing nuclear fission powerplants shall operate at less than licensed core power level and be annually derated should Congress fail to determine that the licensing of fission plants may continue after conclusion of the study. Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 per year for each of the five fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3198 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to formulate and administer a utility stamp program under which, at the request of any State chief executive, any eligible household within such State shall have the opportunity to offset a portion of its utility bill with coupons amounting to an allotment of $25 monthly. Requires that such coupons be issued only to households having a gross annual income of less than $6,500. Restricts the use of such coupons to the payment of utility bills, or to the offset of rent due where a utility bill is not paid directly. In the latter case, requires a landlord to use such coupons to pay a portion of his utility bill and prohibits him from increasing rents in connection with or as a result of the issuance of energy stamps. Requires each State desiring to participate in the program to submit for approval a plan of operation, and directs each participating State to assume responsibility for the certification of eligible households.
Bill· HRH.R. 3192 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1977. (1) for nonnuclear energy research, development and demonstration of fossil, solar, geothermal and other forms of energy, and for energy conservation and education, $1,175,671,000; and (2) for environmental research and safety, basic energy sciences, and related nonnuclear programs, $463,742,000. Title I: Nonnuclear Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of fossil energy development, including coal, petroleum, natural gas, solar energy, and geothermal energy development programs. Imposes limits and conditions on fossil energy development programs. Stipulates that authorizations for fossil energy demonstration plants shall expire at the end of three fiscal years without further Congressional action. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a price-support program for demonstration of municipal solid waste processing systems. Imposes limitations on the use of funds for additional nonnuclear programs without specific authorization by Congress. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to make the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration a member of the Water Resources Council. Establishes a program of small grants not to exceed $50,000 for the dissemination of information with respect to energy-conserving technologies. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to prepare a report on the environmental monitoring and assessment costs associated with nonnuclear energy demonstration projects. Title II: For Nonnuclear Environmental Research and Safety, Basic Energy Sciences, Program Support, and Related Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of biomedical and environmental research, operational safety, and basic energy sciences. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Water Resources Council for the water resources evaluation study authorized by the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to the Council on Environmental Quality for the environmental evaluation of non-nuclear energy technologies authorized by such Act. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital expenditures. Places percentage limitations on the amount of cost overruns allowable without additional Congressional authorization. Title III: General Provisions - Stipulates that amounts appropriated may remain available until expended, provided an appropriation Act so specifies. Authorizes use of operating budget funds for the funding of employee-suggested research projects up to the pilot stage of development, subject to specified conditions. Requires officers or employees of the Energy Research and Development Administration involved in administering programs authorized by this Act to disclose all known financial interests in energy-related businesses. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements. Prohibits the use of funds by the Administrator for the services of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory unless such contract provides specific guarantees of self-organization to the employees of such laboratory. Title IV: Organizational Conflicts - Amends the Federal, Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to require disclosure of possible conflicts of interest or unfair competitive advantages resulting from contracts entered into pursuant to such Act. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into such contracts unless such conflict has been avoided or mitigated. Title V: Energy Extension Service - National Energy Extension Service Act - Establishes an Energy Extension Service in the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive program for the identification and application of energy conserving practices and techniques. Stipulates that programs shall provide for technical assistance and practical demonstration in the agricultural commercial, residential, and small business sectors. Requires that the national program permit States to establish technical support institutes at colleges or universities as designated by the Governor of each State. Stipulates that such program shall be implemented in a manner designed to minimize conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy. Establishes procedures and criteria for the development of State plans for implementing the provisions of this title. Allows for Federal development of plans for States in which an acceptable plan has not been submitted. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop a comprehensive program and plan for coordination of Federal energy education and information discrimination programs. Stipulates that such plan shall detail procedures for assessing the energy efficiency of various Federal programs. Establishes a National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board to conduct a continuing review of the programs developed under this title. Authorizes the appropriations of such sums as may be necessary, from the fiscal year 1977 authorization for nonnuclear programs, to carry out the purposes of this title. Prescribes a formula for allocation of such funds to the States.
Bill· HRH.R. 3188 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to construct and operate a National Coal Conversion Demonstration Facility for use in the coal conversion programs of the Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 3129 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Guarantees automatically any loan to a qualified veteran for the purchase and installation of solar heating and/or cooling in a dwelling which he owns and occupies. Exempts such loans from the existing $17,500 maximum amount of guaranty entitlement, and sets the amount of such entitlement at either: (1) the reasonable total cost of such purchase and installation, or (2) 20 percent of the value of the structure in which such system is to be installed, whichever is less. States that the original principal amount of such a loan shall not exceed the amount of guaranty entitlement so set.
Bill· HRH.R. 3183 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Requires that Federal agencies prepare energy consumption analysis prior to construction or renovation of public buildings. Details information and evaluations to be included in each such analysis.
Bill· HRH.R. 3171 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from onshore Federal lands. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Authorizes the Commission to terminate such exemptions on or after April 15, 1978, if they are no longer deemed necessary to protect high priority consumers of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 3166 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Energy Competition Act - Prohibits persons engaged in the production of petroleum or petroleum products from acquiring or retaining any interest in coal, uranium, or geothermal power assets. Directs the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of this Act by requiring submission of plans for divestiture of prohibited assets. Requires persons subject to the provisions of this Act to file information and reports on regulated assets with the Attorney General. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of this Act of (1) in the case of an individual, fines not to exceed $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years; and (2) in the case of corporations, fines not to exceed $5,000,000 and/or suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce of up to ten years. Stipulates that corporate representatives shall also be subject to criminal sanctions as individuals. Imposes civil penalties for violation of orders lawfully issued under this Act of up to $100,000 for each violation. Stipulates that, in the case of a continuing violation, each day shall be deemed a separate offense.
Bill· HRH.R. 3142 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas by producers of new natural gas. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates. Prohibits the Commission from utilizing prices charged for new natural gas as a basis for determining whether or not to grant certificates of public convenience or necessity to natural gas transportation companies.
Bill· HRH.R. 3136 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from onshore Federal lands. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Authorizes the Commission to terminate such exemptions on or after April 15, 1978, if they are no longer deemed necessary to protect high priority consumers of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 3128 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Solar Energy for Homes Act - Authorizes the administrators of Federal housing programs, established under title II or III of the National Housing Act or (of) title V of the Housing Act of 1949, to increase the amount of loans made on single- or multi-family dwelling units by up to 20 percent where such increase reflects the cost of solar energy equipment. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize home improvement loans for the cost of acquisition and installation of solar energy system. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the use of community development block grants for payments to assist in the acquisition and installation of solar energy equipment.
Bill· HRH.R. 3127 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and insure loans under such Act for the solar heating or cooling of residential structures on family farms.
Bill· SS. 620 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Fellowship Act - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to designate ten colleges or universities at which university coal research laboratories will be established. Authorizes Federal grants, within specified limitations and conditions, for the construction and operation of such research laboratories. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Research to assist the Director in the administration of this title. Requires the Advisory Council to submit annual reports of its findings and recommendations to the President. Authorizes the appropriation of $170,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1979 through 1982 to carry out the provisions of this title. Authorizes the Administrator to award up to three thousand fellowships for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for graduate study in areas of applied science and engineering related to the production, conservation, transportation, and utilization of fuels and energy, and associated social and environmental concerns. Establishes criteria for awarding and distribution of such fellowships. Stipulates that no fellowships shall be awarded for study at a school or department of divinity. Authorizes the appropriation of $36,000,000 per year for fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for the purposes of this title.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 73 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Expresses Senate disapproval of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan transmitted to Congress by the Federal Energy Administrator.
Bill· HRH.R. 3097 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 3096 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 3095 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· SS. 591 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Omnibus Energy and Natural Resources Reorganization Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to reorganize Federal energy-related activities in order to provide mechanisms for the development and implementation of a national energy policy where energy conservation is as important as energy supply. Title I: Energy Policy Formulation Act - Establishes an Energy Policy Council in the Executive Office of the President. Directs the Council to: (1) assist the President in the preparation of an annual energy report to the Congress; (2) develop and recommend policies and programs involving energy supply and conservation for use in the Federal branch; and (3) make studies, reports, and investigations relating to national energy policy. Stipulates that the Commission shall terminate three years after the date on which the last of the initial three members is appointed. Creates a Cabinet-level Committee on Conservation in the Executive Office of the President, to be chaired by the Chairman of the Energy Policy Council. Directs the Committee to advise the President with respect to Federal energy conservation policy. Directs the Committee to make an annual report to the President on Federal energy conservation activities. Terminates the Committee after three years of operation. Title II : Department of Energy Supply and Natural Resources Act - Establishes an executive Department of Energy Supply and Natural Resources. Lists under secretaries, assistant secretaries, and offices to be included within such Department. Prohibits the Secretary of the Department of Energy Supply and Natural Resources from approving programs or projects requiring use of lands from public parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, or historic sites, unless no feasible and prudent alternative exists and unless such programs includes all possible steps to minimize harm to such lands. Transfers to the Secretary all energy supply functions from the Department of the Interior, the Federal Energy Administration, and the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration. Transfers functions of the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to the Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Transfers functions from the Bureau of Land Management, the Geological Survey, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Office of Land Use and Water Management, and the Forest Service to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Water Management. Transfers functions from the Federal Energy Administration to the Assistant Secretary for Conservation of Energy. Transfers functions from the Office of Environmental Quality and legislative affairs functions from the Department of the Interior, the Federal Energy Administration, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, to the Assistant Secretary for Program Management. Transfers functions from the Geological Survey, the Bureau of Mines, and the Office of Energy Information and Analysis to the Administrator for Energy Supply and Natural Resource Data and Analysis. Transfers functions from the Energy Research and Development Administration, the Office of Water Research and Technology, and the Bureau of Mines to the Assistant Secretary for Research and Development. Transfers functions from the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration and the Energy Research and Development Administration to the Assistant Secretary for Environment and Safety. Transfers mining and leasing functions over the Outer Continental Shelf and other Federal lands, and all water and power resources functions from the Department of the Interior and the Federal Energy Administration to the Assistant Secretary for the Development of Supply. Transfers specified authorities to the Secretary of Commerce, the Energy Policy Council, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator of General Services. Authorizes the transfer of additional authorities to the Secretary of Energy Supply and Natural Resources as determined by the President to be related to energy supply policy. Directs the Secretary to submit a comprehensive reorganization plan to Congress prior to initial exercise of reorganization authority conferred by this Actu. Establishes procedures governing the operation of the Department. Requires Congressional review of proposed research contracts. Amends or repeals existing provisions of law to conform with the provisions of this Act. Declares that rules, regulations, orders, contracts, or licenses in effect at the time this title takes effect shall remain in effect until otherwise altered. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years a codification of all energy and natural resources laws. Directs the Comptroller General to undertake a comprehensive study of Federal energy regulatory activities.
Bill· HRH.R. 3037 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Petroleum Marketing Practices Act - Title I: Franchise Protection - Prohibits a franchisor from terminating or failing to renew a franchise unless specified conditions exist. Enumerates the basis upon which a franchisor may terminate or fail to renew a franchise. Exempts trial franchises from the requirements of this Act. Requires that 90 days advance notice of termination or nonrenewal be made in writing and delivered to the franchisee. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to publish in the Federal Register a summary of this Act. Authorizes civil actions in a United States district court against any franchisor who violates any requirement of this Act. Provides for the preemption of State laws unless such law is the same as the applicable provisions of this Act. Title II: Octane Disclosure - Requires the Federal Trade Commission to: (1) establish testing procedures for the determination of the octane rating of automotive gasoline; (2) establish requirements applicable to refiners with respect to the testing of automotive gasoline; (3) establish a certification procedure applicable to the distribution of automotive gasoline; and (4) establish requirements applicable to retailers of gasoline with respect to display of the octane rating of automotive gasoline at the point of sale. Prohibits any person who distributes automotive gasoline from making representations respecting the octane rating of gasoline unless the gasoline has been tested in accordance with the procedures established by the Federal Trade Commission. Grants to the Commission the procedural, investigative, and enforcement powers necessary to make effective the rules required to be prescribed. Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or affecting commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act to violate the rules prescribed by this Act. Authorizes judicial review of the rules prescribed under this Act. Title III: Prohibition on Certain Unfair Practices in the Marketing of Automotive Gasoline - Prohibits dual distribution marketers of automotive gasoline (defined in this Act as a person who markets automotive gasoline at both wholesale and retail) in or affecting commerce from establishing or maintaining retail prices which do not recover the cost of gasoline transferred to, or purchased by, retail outlets controlled by such marketer plus the cost of operating such retail outlets. Defines terms for purposes of this Title. Disallows any person engaged in the marketing or distribution of automotive gasoline in or affecting commerce from selling at retail as a loss leader unless such person operates as a franchisee through a single retail outlet. Requires gasoline marketers to maintain books and records, consistent with sound accounting principles, prescribed by the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration. Sets fines for violations of this Title and authorizes injunctions of illegal acts under specified circumstances.
Bill· HRH.R. 2993 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Requires that electric power in the southwestern power area be sold at agreed points of delivery and at uniform, nondiscriminatory rates. Stipulates that agreed points of delivery shall not be changed unilaterally by the Secretary of the Interior.
Bill· HRH.R. 3039 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Authorizes the appropriation of $292,150,000 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal year 1978 for salaries and expenses. Stipulates that such sums shall remain available until expended.
Bill· HRH.R. 3027 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to formulate and administer a fuel stamp program under which, at the request of any State chief executive, an eligible household within such State shall have the opportunity to offset a portion of its fuel bill with coupons amounting to an allotment of $25 monthly. Requires that such coupons be issued to households: (1) in which a member has attained age 60; and (2) which has an annual income under $6,500. Restricts the use of such coupons to the payment of fuel bills, or to the offset of rent due where a fuel bill is not paid directly. In the latter case, requires a landlord to use such coupons to pay a portion of his fuel bill and prohibits him from increasing rents in connection with or as a result of the issuance of fuel stamps. Requires each State desiring to participate in the program to submit for approval a plan of operation, and directs each participating State to assume responsibility for the certification of eligible households.
Bill· HRH.R. 3008 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Emergency Energy Stamp Assistance Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to establish an energy stamp program to assist households with gross annual incomes below $12,500 in meeting monthly fuel costs. Authorizes assistance to renters to offset rent attributable to fuel costs. Stipulates that participating States shall assume responsibility for certification of eligible households and issuance of coupons. Specifies monthly allotments authorized by this Act. Requires that priority be given households in regions which have been declared emergency or disaster areas as a result of fuel supply allocation, and costs problems. Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall be retroactively effective on January 1, 1977, and shall terminate April 30, 1977. Stipulates that benefits received pursuant to this program shall not be considered as income for internal revenue purposes or for determination of eligibility for other federally related benefits programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 2966 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from onshore Federal lands. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Authorizes the Commission to terminate such exemptions on or after April 15, 1978, if they are no longer deemed necessary to protect high priority consumers of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 237 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives of proposed deferral D77-51 withholding funds appropriated for operating expenses for Program Support- Community Operations for certain communities associated with facilities of the Energy Research and Development Administration.
Bill· SS. 569 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Family Farm Energy Conversion Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of anaerobic digesters. Defines "anaerobic digester" as any combination of machines, devices, and structures whose combined functions include anaerobic digestion and are to receive, process, monitor, and control the input of organic waste to the anaerobic digester, to receive, process, monitor and control the output of products from anaerobic digestion, to store such products in a useful form and to recycle such products as may be required for efficient performance. Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit a report regarding the results of such study to the President and the Congress; (2) have printed and make available to the public a brief pamphlet describing no fewer than two models of anaerobic digesters which he considers efficient and safe for operation; (3) institute a pilot project to demonstrate the field performance of optimum anaerobic digesters in at least 100 farms throughout the United States; and (4) issue a report summarizing the results of such trials which shall be presented to the appropriate congressional committees and made available to the public. Authorizes the Secretary, if a pilot project has proved an anaerobic digester to be cost effective and safe, to make grants to farmers owning farms of 640 acres or less for the construction of such digesters. Directs the Director of the Agricultural Research Service to train Soil Conservation Service field personnel in the operation and maintenance of digester systems in order that such field personnel may more effectively assist farmers on their projects. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration at least every six months to determine whether the grant program under this Act is working to the benefit of the small business community.
Bill· HRH.R. 2925 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a graduated excise tax on the profits on natural gas sales attributable to lifting the price controls on interstate sales under the Emergency Natural Gas Act. Imposes the tax on the beneficial owners of the well head property.
Bill· HRH.R. 2932 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Conservation and Solar Energy - Federal Building Act - Directs the Administrator of the General Service Administration and the Secretary of Defense to develop guidelines to assure utilization of the most effective and efficient energy conservation in the design and construction of Federal buildings and federally-assisted buildings in the procurement of goods and services for such buildings and for other Federal purposes. Requires that such guidelines be developed in accordance with studies by the Energy Research and Development Administration and the Federal Energy Administration. Requires the Administrator and the Secretary to submit an energy use analysis to the Congress for all new and existing buildings subject to the guidelines developed pursuant to this Act. Lists factors to be evaluated in such energy use analyses. Authorizes increased cost limitations on Federal assistance for building construction and renovation where such building will be furnished with solar or other energy-conserving equipment. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary to define types of energy equipment which will qualify a building for increased Federal assistance.
Bill· HRH.R. 2889 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to direct the President to take action to equalize the ceiling price for residual fuel oil throughout all areas of the United States, allowing for reasonable variations in prices to reflect differing transportation costs.
Bill· HRH.R. 2881 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Temporary Natural Gas Emergency Supply Act - Authorizes the President to determine that a natural gas supply emergency exists within interstate pipeline service areas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to order transfers of natural gas supplies to pipeline systems which are experiencing emergencies from other pipelines. Stipulates that the emergency authority granted by this Act shall expire on May 1, 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 2896 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals an income tax credit for the electrical fuel surcharges imposed by public utilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 2834 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas by producers of new natural gas. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates. Prohibits the Commission from utilizing prices charged for new natural gas as a basis for determining whether or not to grant certificates of public convenience or necessity to natural gas transportation companies.
Bill· HRH.R. 2818 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Exempts all natural gas produced on or after January 1, 1977, from regulation by the Federal Power Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 2819 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Establishes an Office of Inspector General within each of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, and Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Energy Research and Development, General Services, National Aeronautics and Space, and Veterans' Administrations. Makes it the duty of such Offices to direct the auditing and investigation of the programs of the agency in which each such Office is established and to recommend policies to each respective agency to promote the efficiency and economy of and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs administered by each agency. Directs each such Office to coordinate the relationships between its agency and other Federal agencies, States, and local government agencies in carrying out its mission. Requires each such Office to keep Congress and the head of the respective agency fully informed concerning its activities and findings. Specifies the frequency and content of reports. Transfers to each Office specified existing audit and investigation offices within the appropriate agencies.
Bill· HRH.R. 2788 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to direct the Federal Energy Administrator to require disclosure of possible conflicts of interest or unfair competitive advantages resulting from contracts entered into pursuant to such Act. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into such contracts unless such conflict has been avoided or mitigated. Creates the position of Inspector General in the Federal Energy Administration to conduct audits and investigations of the programs and operations of the Administration. Directs the Inspector General to submit annual reports to the Administrator and to Congress. Transfers functions from the Office of Internal Review, the Office of Security and Safety, and other offices in the Administration involving related activities, to the Inspector General.
Bill· HRH.R. 2787 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas by producers of new natural gas. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates. Prohibits the Commission from utilizing prices charged for new natural gas as a basis for determining whether or not to grant certificates of public convenience or necessity to natural gas transportation companies.
Bill· SS. 542 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to require mandatory allocation of natural gas whenever natural gas supplies are in such short supply that a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is posed. Establishes criteria governing the operation of the mandatory allocation program. Stipulates that such authority shall expire on July 1, 1979. Requires the Commission to report to Congress if it determines that a mandatory allocation program is not needed.
Bill· HRH.R. 2725 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Energy-Related Unemployment Compensation Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to reimburse States for unemployment compensation paid to a member of a group of employees certified by the Secretary as having a significant number or proportion of members totally or partially unemployed, or threatened with such unemployment, primarily due to the inability of an employer to obtain an adequate supply of natural gas. Sets forth certification procedures and procedures and standards for review of determinations relative to State certification petitions.
Bill· HRH.R. 2717 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Natural Gas Deregulation Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas dedicated to interstate commerce on or after January 1, 1977. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates.
Bill· HRH.R. 2712 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Title I: Emergency Natural Gas Authority - Natural Gas Emergency Standby Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Power Commission to exempt from regulation sales and related activities involving transfers of natural gas to high-priority consumers where supplies are insufficient. Stipulates that such exemptions shall be granted for no more than 180 consecutive days and that such exempted transactions shall be pursuant to curtailment plans on file with the Commission. Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to extend the authority of the Federal Energy Administrator to issue coal conversion orders to June 30, 1978. Authorizes the Administrator to prohibit powerplants or major fuel burning installations from burning natural gas where adequate alternatives exist. Stipulates that such orders shall not take effect until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has certified that clean air standards will be met. Authorizes the President to establish standby procedures for the allocation of propane, in a manner consistent with the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of such allocation orders as regulations. Stipulates that the provisions of this title shall expire on April 4, 1978. Title II: Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce except for sales of new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands and transactions between natural gas companies and affiliated companies. Stipulates that prices paid for natural gas in transactions between a natural gas company and its affiliates shall not exceed prices paid in comparable sales by persons not affiliated with any natural gas company. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 2675 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to require that the Energy Research and Development Administration notify legislatures of affected States of plans to explore sites for radioactive waste storage facilities. Prohibits the Administration from contracting for construction of any such facility at a site where the State legislature has indicated its disapproval.
Bill· SS. 495 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1977
Authorizes the appropriation of $292,150,000 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for salaries and expenses, to remain available until expended. Authorizes transfers of sums from nuclear safety research programs for use as salaries and expenses. Authorizes transfers of sums to other agencies involved in similar activities.
Bill· HRH.R. 2601 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 2614 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Amends the Federal Power Act to require that rate increases for the interstate sale of electricity not be granted until public hearings on such increases have been completed by the Federal Power Commission. Requires 30 days' notice of all rate changes by a public utility to the Federal Power Commission and to the public.
Bill· HRH.R. 2615 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Electric Utility Rate Reform and Regulatory Improvement Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to reform inequities in the structure of electric utility rates. Title II: Utility Rate Reform - Defines terms as used in this title. Limits applicability of this title to sales of electric energy for purposes other than resale by an electric utility, where sales by such utility for purposes other than resale exceed 200 million kilowatt-hours during the second preceding calendar year. Imposes national minimum standards on utility rate structures, to be enforced by State regulatory authorities. Prohibits rate structures which allow lower rates for increased consumption without a showing that such lower rates actually reflect decreased costs. Eliminates price differentials for residential users of subsistence quantities of electricity, unless the Governor of the State has determined that an adequate alternative means to alleviate the burden to low-income residential consumers has been implemented. Stipulates that promotional and advertising costs may not be treated by a utility as an operating expense for purposes of rate determination. Requires evidentiary hearings by regulatory authorities on proposed rate increases. Limits the amount of actual increases pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause which may become effective without such a hearing. Requires that regulatory authorities annually review existing utility rate schedules. Authorizes State regulatory authorities to prescribe variances upon application by individual electric consumers unduly burdened by rate schedules. Directs State authorities to prescribe load management techniques to reduce maximum kilowatt demand on electric utilities. Establishes procedures to be followed in determining marginal costs of service to electric consumers. Establishes an Electric Utility Rate-making Assistance Office in the Federal Energy Administration to provide information and assistance with respect to ratemaking policies and procedures established by this Act. Title III: Economic Regulation of Bulk Power Supply - Amends the Federal Power Act to require that public utilities make new, increased, or retired capacity in bulk power facilities available to others engaged in the sale or transmission of electric energy in the same geographical area. Establishes additional requirements and procedures to insure continuation of service in cases of anticipated deficiencies in the available supplies of electric power. Requires that the Federal Power Commission hold evidentiary hearings on proposed rate increases. Limits the amount of actual increases pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause which may become effective without such a hearing. Requires the establishment of an Office of Public Counsel in the Federal Power Commission for the purpose of adequate representation of consumer interests before the Commission. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to such Office. Authorizes the Commission to pay reasonable fees to certain participants in evidentiary hearings, not to exceed $1,000,000 for all such persons in any fiscal year. Directs the Commission to prescribe minimum standards to assure a reliable supply of electric energy. Requires electric utilities to develop a quality control program to assure compliance with such reliability standards. Directs the Commission, upon consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to study the desirability and means of increasing competition within the electric utility industry. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to conduct a study on the feasibility of generating electricity near the place of consumption. Title IV: Financial Assistance to State Regulatory Authorities - Authorizes the Electric Utility Ratemaking Assistance Office (established by title II of this Act) to make grants to State regulatory authorities for the following purposes: (1) to increase the quantity and quality of State regulatory staff; (2) to establish programs to meet Federal consumer representation requirements; and (3) to demonstrate innovative rate structures. Prescribes criteria on the allotment of funds to the States. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 in any fiscal year for grants to improve staffing. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for grants for consumer representation, and $5,000,000 for grants for rate structure innovation. Title V: Coordination of Planning and Siting of Bulk Power Facilities - Requires that electric utilities which control bulk power facilities prepare an annual long-range plan for the use of each such facility. Establishes areawide planning councils to review such plans and submit area plans for bulk power facilities to the Commission. Directs the Chairman of the Federal Power Commission to supervise the overall approval process for the siting of bulk power facilities. Establishes procedures to assist in coordinating the Federal approval process.
Bill· HRH.R. 2604 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to make grants to assist communities in developing solar energy community utility programs. Establishes procedures and criteria for approval of recent proposals by the Administrator. Stipulates that 50 percent of the costs of such programs shall be borne by the Federal Government. Requires that 50 percent of the revenues obtained from such programs be deposited in a revolving fund for use by the Administrator in making additional grants.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 199 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a 37-member Select Committee on Energy. Directs the Speaker to refer first to the select committee all bills, resolutions and other matters relating to: (1) energy resources, regulation, conservation, and allocation; (2) energy power administration. Gives to the select committee sole jurisdiction over certain bills transmitted to Congress in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Directs that any bill, resolution or other matter reported from the select committee be treated as if it had been reported from a standing committee of the House.
Law· SS. 474 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Emergency Natural Gas Act - Authorizes the President to declare natural gas emergencies where severe natural gas shortages threaten the supply of natural gas for high-priority uses in areas of the United States. Authorizes the President to order transfers of supplies of interstate natural gas from one pipeline to another, or order the construction and operation of additional facilities to alleviate natural gas shortages. Stipulates that no such delivery or transportation may continue after April 30, 1977. Stipulates that such transfers as ordered by the President shall not subject the pipeline to regulation under the Natural Gas Act or other provisions of State or Federal law. Establishes procedures for enforcement orders and subpenas issued under this Act. Establishes criteria for compensation of pipelines for compliance with such orders. Exempts activities pursuant to this Act from the antitrust laws. Authorizes the President to require contracts for purchases of emergency supplies of natural gas before August 1, 1977. Stipulates that such transactions shall be exempt from Federal Power Commission regulation under the Natural Gas Act. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of orders issued under this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 2502 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Extends the time period for certain oil and gas leases committed to a specified development plan until July 23, 1981. Stipulates that such extension shall cease to apply to leases where diligent drilling operations are not diligently prosecuted so as to produce oil or gas in sufficient quantities, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
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