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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 180 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the standby emergency restrictions of gasoline plan and the standby gasoline rationing plan.
Bill· SS. 757 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to permit the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to establish administrative offices in any area served by TVA.
Bill· SS. 750 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1979
Gasohol Motor Fuel Act of 1979 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use of alcohol-blended fuels in the United States. Directs the Secretary to study the most suitable raw materials for the production of alcohol-blended fuels. Requires that such study emphasize alternative fuel sources to petroleum and natural gas, and evaluate the efficiency of various production and distribution systems. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within six months after the enactment of this Act concerning the results of such study. Directs the Secretary to set production goals for alcohol-blended fuel development within six months after the completion of the study. Directs the Secretary to require that motor fuel sold in 1981 be one percent alcohol-blended. Sets increasing percentage requirements for succeeding years ending in 1990 where motor fuel shall be ten percent alcohol-blended. Empowers the Secretary to enforce the provisions of this Act and enumerates the enforcement procedures and penalties. Requires that all facilities constructed to distill alcohol for motor fuel use shall use fuel sources which are renewable. Directs the Secretary to establish, within six months after the enactment of this Act, procedures for the certification of alcohol distilling facilities. Requires the Secretary to give first priority for fuel sources to operate such distillation facilities to renewable energy resources. Grants last priority for fuel sources to petroleum, petroleum derivatives and natural gas. Empowers the Secretary to waive the preference for renewable resources upon a finding that they are economically or technically infeasible for use as fuel sources to power distillation facilities.
Bill· SS. 729 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Atomic Energy Community Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 to provide assistance payments to Los Alamos, New Mexico, and to affected school districts at or near Los Alamos. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,391,800 for fiscal year 1980 and such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year to provide payments to the City of Los Alamos. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,482,590 for fiscal year 1980 and such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year to provide payments to affected school districts.
Bill· SS. 734 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Federal Power Marketing Revolving Fund Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to construct or otherwise acquire transmission facilities in order to: (1) integrate and transmit the electric power from existing or additional generating units; (2) provide customer service; (3) provide interregional transmission facilities; and (4) maintain electrical stability and reliability. Limits the Secretary's authority to make such acquisitions. Authorizes the Secretary to become a member of electrical cooperatives and other institutions determined necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes the establishment of the following separate funds in the U.S. Treasury: (1) Alaska Power Administration Fund; (2) Southeastern Power Administration Fund; (3) Southwestern Power Administration Fund; and (4) Western Area Power Administration Fund. Includes in such Funds: (1) receipts from power marketing activities; (2) moneys borrowed from the U.S. Treasury; and (3) congressional appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make expenditures from such Funds as necessary for each power administration's programs. Limits the use of appropriated and trust funds. Requires the Secretary to keep the official record of each power administration's operations, receipts, and expenditures. Directs the Secretary to maintain separate accounts for specified individual projects of the Western Area Power Administration. Establishes specific restrictions on the Western Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) invest moneys in nonmarketable obligations of the United States; and (2) borrow from the Secretary amounts in behalf of the power administrations.
Bill· SS. 730 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Regional Energy Development Act of 1979 - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation. Defines "Northeastern States" as Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, not an agency or establishment of the United States, to be known as the Energy Corporation of the Northeast. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State subscribes for State stock, contributes initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enacts supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the energy needs of the Northeast. Allows the Corporation to assist projects by providing capital, in the form of equity, debt, grant, or otherwise. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of ten percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging the credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Stipulates that such obligations are not tax exempt. Prohibits purchase of such obligations by the United States. Establishes an administrative expense fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide for the administrative expense payments with respect to guaranteed obligations. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income, and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3180 (96th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Department of Energy Civilian Programs 1979 Authorization Act - Title I: Energy Use, Application, Conservation, and Regulation - Authorizes specific appropriations to the Department of Energy to carry out the functions assigned to: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (2) the Economic Regulatory Administration; (3) the Energy Information Administration; (4) the Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Application; (5) the Office of Consumer Affairs and Competition; and (6) the Task Force on Regulatory Reform. Imposes vanpool vehicle purchase restrictions on the use of funds. Prohibits appropriated funds being used for purposes other than those specified in this Act. Enumerates certain limitations on the use of funds. Title II: Administrative Amendments to the Department of Energy Organization Act - Amends the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act to establish an Office of Administration within the Department, to be headed by a presidentially appointed Administrator and to which all functions of the Director of Administration of DOE shall be transferred. Creates an Office of Competition and Consumer Affairs within the Department of Energy. Transfers the functions of advising and making recommendations to the Secretary of Energy relating to promotion of competition in the energy industry and the protection of energy consumers. Makes administrative amendments to the Department of Energy Organization Act relating to the acquisition, and disclosure of information by the Administrator; procedures for forms, questionnaires, etc; interagency coordination guidelines; and procedures enabling producers to obtain advisory opinions as to specified classifications of crude oil which they produce.
Bill· HRH.R. 3195 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Energy Disaster Assistance Act of 1979 - Establishes procedures for determination by the President that an energy emergency or energy crisis exists, upon request by a Governor of an affected State. Authorizes the President to coordinate Federal energy emergency relief activities upon declaration that such an emergency exists. Stipulates that such relief may include: (1) delivery and allocation of energy supplies to the affected area; (2) establishment of an energy conservation program in the affected area; and (3) emergency energy loans to individuals, public or nonprofit organizations. Authorizes the President or appropriate agency head to suspend stationary source fuel or emission limitations imposed under the Clean Air Act during energy emergencies. Authorizes the President to take the following actions where an energy disaster is declared to exist: (1) direct Federal agencies to terminate existing contracts to provide necessary energy supplies to the affected areas; (2) impose price ceilings for energy supplies; and (3) impose compulsory energy conservation programs. Authorizes the President to exercise additional authority under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 where appropriate.
Bill· SS. 723 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act - Prohibits any major market shareholder directly or indirectly engaged in the production, refining, or transportation of petroleum products from acquiring, operating, or controlling, directly or indirectly, any retail outlet for the marketing of petroleum products which was not acquired, operated, or controlled by such person as of the date of the enactment of this Act. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
Bill· SS. 720 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the residential energy tax credit to wood- burning equipment. Denies such credit for wood-burning equipment which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines to produce emissions which violate applicable air quality standards or for equipment which the Secretary of Agriculture determines would require an excessive consumption of wood so as to endanger forest supplies.
Bill· HRH.R. 3153 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Natural Gas Pricing Amendments Act of 1979 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to reduce the wellhead ceiling price for new natural gas and certain natural gas produced from the Outer Continental Shelf. Creates an annual inflation adjustment factor for such natural gas price. Reduces the wellhead ceiling price for natural gas produced from new, onshore production wells. Reduces the wellhead ceiling price for natural gas produced from stripper wells. Creates an annual inflation adjustment factor for such natural gas price. Repeals the ceiling price increase provisions in such Act relating to natural gas produced from the above wells. Extends for two years certain provisions relating to: (1) future production ceiling prices on new, onshore production wells of 5,000 feet or less; (2) price ceilings in existing intrastate contracts containing indefinite price increase provisions; (3) the elimination of price controls; (4) standby price control authority; and (5) reports to the Congress. Extends the period for the decontrol of certain high-cost natural gas prices.
Bill· HRH.R. 3159 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Domestic Oil Production Policy Act of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act to exempt the first sale of new crude oil, and the first sale of market incentive crude oil, from regulation under such Act. Sets forth provisions for the establishment of a ceiling price on old crude oil. Exempts the first sale of tertiary crude oil from regulation under such Act. Exempts the first sale of: (1) deep stripper well crude oil; (2) stripper well crude oil; (3) high water cut crude oil; and (4) marginal offshore crude oil from regulation under such Act. Stipulates that to qualify for such exemptions a property must be producing crude oil at a maximum feasible rate throughout a 12-month qualifying period.
Bill· HRH.R. 3129 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Prohibits a refiner or distributor of petroleum products from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a petroleum products franchise without furnishing prior written notification. Prohibits a refiner or distributor from terminating any such franchise except for one of the following reasons: (1) failure of the holder of the franchise to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement imposed; (2) failure of the holder of the franchise to act in good faith; or (3) withdrawal of the refiner or distributor from doing business in the State where the terminated franchise is located. Permits a retailer to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief against any refiner or distributor who fails to act in good faith in performing or complying with any of the terms or provisions of the franchise or in terminating, cancelling or not renewing the franchise with such dealer.
Bill· HRH.R. 3131 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Crude Oil Transportation Amendments Act of 1979 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to authorize the President to recommend the waiver of State laws (in addition to Federal laws as currently provided) to expedite the transportation of crude oil. Extends the period for the filing and consideration of applications for proposed crude oil transportation systems.
Bill· HRH.R. 3123 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to allow the first sale of deep stripper well crude oil to be exempt from price regulation under such Act. Requires a well to be producing at the maximum feasible rate throughout a 12-month period in order to qualify for such exemption.
Bill· HRH.R. 3126 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Tertiary Recovery Incentives Act of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide price incentives for increased petroleum production through the use of tertiary recovery processes. Defines tertiary recovery processes to be those processes which are determined to increase recovery of petroleum over waterflooding techniques. Specifies the relevant State or Federal agency which will make the determination of whether a qualified tertiary recovery process is being utilized. Makes such determination final without a showing of fraud. Exempts the first sale of tertiary crude oil from regulation under such Act. Directs the Administrator of the Economic Regulatory Administration, the United States Geological Survey and applicable State regulatory agencies to promulgate regulations implementing this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3103 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify expenditures for woodburning stoves for the 15 percent residential energy conservation credit.
Bill· HRH.R. 3099 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to extend price controls on domestically produced crude oil for a period of 24 months. Directs the President to promulgate and make effective an amendment to such Act which would continue ceiling prices applicable to any first sale of domestic crude oil for such period.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 166 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Requires the Federal Government to give proper consideration to the energy needs of all segments of the economy, including the travel and tourist industry, in the event any fuel allocation plan or other conservation measures are instituted.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 49 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1979
Declares it the finding of Congress that the absence of an effective national energy policy mandates the consolidation of the necessary and appropriate authority within the executive branch in order to focus administrative responsibility for implementing a national policy to attain energy independence at the earliest possible time. Directs the President to submit to Congress an emergency plan to designate a specific person or entity within the executive branch charged with the responsibility and given authority to expedite administrative decisions and actions with regard to all aspects of energy resources and use.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 260 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1979
Declares the need to develop a national emergency energy plan. Authorizes and directs the President to submit to Congress an emergency plan to designate a specific person or entity within the executive branch charged with the responsibility and given the authority: (1) to expedite administrative decisions with regard to all aspects of energy production, transmission, distribution, transportation, and use; (2) to cut through regulations when necessary; (3) to increase domestic energy production; (4) to promote the earliest possible use of new energy technologies and sources; (5) to enhance available energy supply; and (6) to make the Nation self-sufficient in energy.
Law· SS. 673 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 1980 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: Miscellaneous Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for naval petroleum reserves, inertial confinement fusion, naval reactors development, and nuclear materials security and safeguards development. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for plant and capital equipment and specific related management and support activities. Title III: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate Congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if: (1) the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $750,000, and any building in such project does not exceed $300,000 in estimated costs and (2) the total costs of all projects undertaken pursuant to this Act does not exceed the estimated cost by more than 25 percent. Sets forth procedures for approving of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provisions, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Title IV: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1981 for programs set forth in this Act.
Bill· SS. 688 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Department of Energy Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 - Civilian Applications - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for fossil fuel programs related to gas, petroleum and enhanced gas recovery. Authorizes appropriations for specified fossil energy construction projects related to coal. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for energy supply research and development programs and specified projects related to solar energy, biomass energy, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, magnetic fusion, geothermal energy, low head hydroelectric power, environmental protection, basic research, and electric energy systems and storage. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified conservation research and development programs. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified general science and research programs and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the uranium enrichment process development program. Authorizes appropriations for expenses of the Geothermal Resources Development Fund. Title II: Regulation and Information and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses to the Economic Regulatory Administration, the Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for the Energy Information program and the Strategic Petroleum Reserves program. Title III: Commercialization and Related Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for specified fossil energy, renewable resources, and conservation commercialization programs and related activities. Title IV: Power Marketing, Federal Leasing and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Alaska Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration. Authorizes appropriations for specified Federal leasing and fuel data gathering and analysis programs. Title V: Nuclear Assessment, Spent Fuel Disposition, Operations and Decontamination and Decommissioning - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for uranium resource assessment operating expenses and capital investment. Authorizes appropriations for spent fuel disposition and decontamination and decommissioning programs. Title VI: Other Renewable Resources and Conservation Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for other renewable resources and conservation activities programs. Title VII: Other Departmental Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for specified uranium enrichment activities, programs, and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the commercial waste management program. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified Department of Energy administrative activities, programs, and projects. Title VIII: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program amount authorized or exceed that amount by more than $10,000,000, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to or requested of the Congress unless 30 days have elapsed from the time the Secretary of Energy has presented to all appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the proposed action. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where the waiver is signed by each appropriate congressional committee. Sets forth provisions for the transfer of unexpended funds to new appropriation accounts within the Department of Energy or to other Federal agencies for the performance of the work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if its estimated cost does not exceed $1,000,000. Stipulates that general plant projects shall not exceed the authorized amount for such project by more than 25 percent unless and until appropriations covering such excess are authorized. Prohibits use of funds for specified types of facilities the cost of which exceed $5,000,000 and for specified major items of equipment the cost of which exceed $2,000,000 unless previously authorized by the appropriate congressional committees or unless the Secretary transmits to such committees an explanatory report on such facility or item and waits 30 days. Waives such 30 day requirement where each such committee notifies the Secretary in writing that it does not object to such action. Authorizes the Secretary to use up to one percent of authorized appropriations for operating expenses for research and development, the commercial waste management program and the uranium resource assessment program for specified activities where the Secretary determines that such action is (1) necessary because of changes in authorized national programs or because of new scientific or engineering developments, and (2) deferral of such action would be inconsistent with congressionally established Department policy. Sets forth reporting requirements for such actions. Waives requirements of this section for projects costing less than $50,000. Permits the Secretary to perform construction design services for any construction project where such project is included in a bill before Congress and the Secretary determines that the project is urgently needed for national defense, public safety or other specified purposes. Title IX: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 198l - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1981 for programs set forth in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3000 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Department of Energy Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 - Civilian Applications - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for fossil fuel programs related to coal, petroleum and enhanced gas recovery. Authorizes appropriations for specified fossil energy construction projects related to coal. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for energy supply research and development programs and specified projects related to solar energy, biomass energy, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, magnetic fusion, geothermal energy, low head hydroelectric power, environmental protection, basic research, and electric energy systems and storage. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified conservation research and development programs. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified general science and research programs and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the uranium enrichment process development program. Authorizes appropriations for expenses of the Geothermal Resources Development Fund. Title II: Regulation and Information and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses to the Economic Regulatory Administration, the Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for the Energy Information program and the Strategic Petroleum Reserves program. Title III: Commercialization and Related Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for specified fossil energy, renewable resources, and conservation commercialization programs and related activities. Title IV: Power Marketing, Federal Leasing and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Alaska Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration. Authorizes appropriations for specified Federal leasing and fuel data gathering and analysis programs. Title V: Nuclear Assessment, Spent Fuel Disposition, Operations and Decontamination and Decommissioning - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for uranium resource assessment operating expenses and capital investment. Authorizes appropriations for spent fuel disposition and decontamination and decommissioning programs. Title VI: Other Renewable Resources and Conservation Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for other renewable resources and conservation activities programs. Title VII: Other Departmental Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for specified uranium enrichment activities programs and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the commercial waste management program. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified Department of Energy administrative activities programs and projects. Title VIII: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program amount authorized or exceed that amount by more than $10,000,000, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to or requested of the Congress unless 30 days have elapsed from the time the Secretary of Energy has presented to all appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the proposed action. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where the waiver is signed by each appropriate congressional committee. Sets forth provisions for the transfer of unexpended funds to new appropriation accounts within the Department of Energy or to other Federal agencies for the performance of the work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if its estimated cost does not exceed $1,000,000. Stipulates that general plant projects shall not exceed the authorized amount for such project by more than 25 percent unless and until appropriations covering such excess are authorized. Prohibits use of funds for specified types of facilities the cost of which exceeds $5,000,000 and for specified major items of equipment the cost of which exceeds $2,000,000 unless previously authorized by the appropriate congressional committees or unless the Secretary transmits to such committees an explanatory report on such facility or item and waits 30 days. Waives such 30 day requirement where each such committee notifies the Secretary in writing that it does not object to such action. Authorizes the Secretary to use up to one percent of authorized appropriations for operating expenses for research and development, the commercial waste management program and the uranium resource assessment program for specified activities where the Secretary determines that: (1) such action is necessary because of changes in authorized national programs or because of new scientific or engineering developments; and (2) deferral of such action would be inconsistent with congressionally established Department policy. Sets forth reporting requirements for such actions. Waives requirements of this section for projects costing less than $50,000. Permits the Secretary to perform construction design services for any construction project where such project is included in a bill before Congress and the Secretary determines that the project is urgently needed for national defense, public safety or other specified purposes. Title IX: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 198l - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1981 for programs set forth in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3029 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the Administrator of General Services to convert at least ten percent of the Government's nonmilitary motor vehicles to exclusive use of gasohol fuels within three years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3030 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Amends the Energy Tax Act of 1978 to extend from October 1, 1984, to October 1, 1989, the exemption of certain alcohol fuels from Federal motor fuels excise taxes.
Bill· HRH.R. 3018 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Alcohol Fuel Additive Act of 1979 - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate and carry out research leading to and culminating in the commercialization of alcohol derived from sweet sorghum or other hydrocarbon-containing agricultural crops. Establishes a National Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary in carrying out such duties. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a bank of all pertinent research data of production of alcohol from sweet sorghums or other hydrocarbon-containing crops. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative projects with foreign governments. Authorizes the Secretary to submit to the President and the Congress an annual report on the status of work underway under the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 666 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Comprehensive Liquefied Energy Gas Siting Safety and Liability Act of 1979 - Title I: Siting and Safety of Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities - Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to add definitions relating to liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the list of definitions under such Act. Prohibits the construction of new LNG facilities without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, which approval shall be based on compliance with applicable standards, terms and conditions deemed appropriate. Makes such approval contingent on the submission by the person seeking approval of a site-specific contingency plan for responding to LNG accidents determined by the Secretary to be adequate to protect public health, safety and property . Directs the Secretary to publish compliance standards, setting forth factors to be included in such standards. Authorizes State agencies to adopt additional or more stringent standards for LNG facilities if such standards are not inconsistent with the Federal minimum standards. Directs the Secretary to notify the Governor of any State in which a LNG facility construction approval application is sought and to obtain the approval of that Governor or responsible State agency before approving such application. Establishes additional civil and criminal penalties for the violation of certain provisions of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Hazardous Materials Regulatory Advisory Panel to report to the Secretary on the adequacy of regulations issued pursuant to this Act and on the effectiveness of Federal, State, local, and private safety inspections and the enforcement of regulatory orders. Title II: Liability and Compensation Fund - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation: (1) to seek effective international action in support of the policy and purposes of this Act; and (2) to formulate, present, and support proposals in international organizations for the development of international rules and regulations for offshore facility construction, ownership, and operation and on vessels transporting liquefied energy gases. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine the need for treaties or other means to establish effective liability insurance provisions governing transnational transportation of LNG or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Establishes in the United States Treasury a Liquefied Energy Gas Incident Liability and Compensation Fund for the payment of claims under this Act. Provides that such Fund shall be comprised of fees collected from facility owners and from other amounts collected pursuant to this Act. States that claims for damages arising out of a liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas accident may be asserted for personal injury or damage or destruction of real or personal property in an amount equal to or exceeding $10,000. Sets forth criteria for establishing liability for such accidents. Limits liability to $100,000,000 per accident except, if it was caused by gross negligence, willful misconduct, or the violation of applicable Federal safety, construction, or operating standards, the owner or operator of a vessel, facility, or transportation company shall be jointly and severally liable for the full amount of damages. Precludes liability for an accident resulting from an act of war or the contributory negligence or intentional acts of the claimant. Subrogates any person, including the Fund, who pays a claimant for compensable losses to all rights, claims and causes of action which that claimant has under this title. Requires facility and vessel owners and operators to maintain financial responsibility sufficient to satisfy the maximum amount of liability to which such operator could be exposed under the liability limitation provision of this Act. Establishes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for failure to comply with such requirement. Requires an owner or operator to notify the Secretary in the event of an accident as soon as possible after learning of such accident. Sets forth procedures for the administrative and judicial settlement of claims made pursuant to this Act. Requires owners and operators to keep and maintain such records and furnish requested information to the Secretary, and grants access to books, documents, papers, and records of such persons to the Secretary. Grants access to such materials belonging to persons liable to contribute to the Fund to the Comptroller of the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to submit to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives an annual report on the administration of the Fund. Makes the claims procedure under this Act the exclusive method for recovering damages for losses caused by a LNG or LPG accident. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on the adequacy of existing provisions of admiralty law and insurance practices related to coverage of vessels carrying liquefied gases. Title III: Miscellaneous - Amends the Natural Gas Act of 1968 to establish criminal penalties for the willful destruction of interstate pipeline and liquefied gas facilities. Authorizes citizens' civil actions to be brought against violators of this Act or any regulations or order thereunder. Revises requirements relating to appointments of Director of Pipeline Safety Operations and Director of Materials Transportation Bureau. Includes within the definition of "pipeline facilities" storage facilities having a capacity of 30,000 gallons or more which the Secretary finds would further the purposes of such Act. Directs the Secretary to adopt interim minimal Federal safety standards for pipeline facilities and pipeline transportation to the extent not covered by such Act immediately before the date of enactment. Authorizes State agencies to adopt additional or more stringent standards not subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under such Act or the Interstate Commerce Act. Subjects certain nonpipeline facilities or equipment to the provisions of this Act if the Secretary finds the purposes of this Act would be furthered. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to prohibit the ownership, design, construction, or operation of an offshore liquefied natural gas facility without a license issued pursuant to this Act. Sets forth procedures for applying for such licenses. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to issue safety and environmental regulations for the location, design, construction, and operation of offshore liquefied natural gas facilities. Provides criteria for developing such standards. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations for the application, issuance, transfer, renewal, suspension, and termination of licenses granted under this Act. Prohibits licensees from permitting foreign registered vessels from calling at or otherwise utilizing offshore facilities licensed under this Act unless: (1) the foreign state has agreed by specific agreement with the United States to recognize the jurisdiction of the United States over the vessel and its personnel, in accordance with this Act, while the vessel is within the safety zone; and (2) the vessel owner or operator has a designated agent in the United States for receipt of service of process. Grants United States district courts original jurisdiction over any action arising out of offshore facility construction or operation. Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to seek international action in support of the policy and purposes of this Act and authorizes the Secretary of State to formulate, present, and support proposals in the United Nations and other international organizations for the development of international rules and regulations relating to construction, ownership, and operation of offshore facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 2983 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Authorizes the President to nullify and cancel for as long as he deems necessary any Federal agency rule or regulation which he determines; (1) may be harmful to human life; (2) may restrict the Nation's production of fuel or energy resources; (3) may threaten the Nation's supplies of food and fiber; (4) may interfere with military maneuvers and national security; or (5) may have an adverse effect on the Nation's economy disproportionate to the ecological benefits of such rule or regulation. Permits Congress to countermand such presidential action within 30 days of its issuance.
Bill· HRH.R. 2905 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to prohibit any increase in the cost of power sold by the Corporation unless the Corporation has first approved such increase by an affirmative vote of its Board.
Bill· HRH.R. 2903 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 98 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should withdraw the standby gasoline rationing plan submitted to Congress on March 1, 1979, and resubmit an amended plan to remedy interstate inequities with regard to gasoline rationing coupon distribution.
Bill· HRH.R. 2815 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to help developing countries alleviate their energy problems by improving their ability to use indigenous energy resources. Authorizes program assistance for: (1) research and development; (2) pilot projects to test new methods of energy production; and (3) the collection of information concerning indigenous resources and economic needs. Allocates portions of authorized funds for geological and geophysical surveys to locate potential oil, natural gas, and coal reserves, especially in developing countries which are not members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Bill· HRH.R. 2803 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility as part of the Fort Randall Dam project, South Dakota.
Bill· SS. 619 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979
Generated Electricity Tax Equity Act of 1979 - Amends present Federal law to prohibit the taxation by a State with respect to the generation or transmission of electricity within that State which is transmitted to, and consumed in, another State.
Bill· HRH.R. 2798 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979
Prohibits any electric or gas utility from imposing any rate (including any charge or surcharge) on any residential consumer which is higher than the rate imposed on any other residential consumer because of the use of energy conservation or alternative energy sources. Exempts from such prohibition differences in rates charged based upon differences in the cost of service between residences which use electric energy and residences which use natural gas.
Bill· HRH.R. 2794 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979
Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 1980 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for operating expenses of naval petroleum reserves. Title III: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if: (1) the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $750,000, and any building in such project does not exceed $300,000 in estimated costs; and (2) the total costs of all projects undertaken pursuant to this Act does not exceed the estimated cost by more than 25 percent. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Title IV: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes such appropriations for fiscal year 1981 as may be necessary for the programs set forth in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2790 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to allow the first sale of deep stripper well crude oil to be exempt from price regulation under such Act. Requires a well to be producing at the maximum feasible rate throughout a 12-month period in order to qualify for such exemption. Directs that deep stripper well crude oil which is high water-cut crude oil shall be treated as if each barrel limitation were one barrel higher for each full percentage point by which the water cut exceeds 90 percent.
Bill· SS. 581 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Energy Bank of America Act of 1979 - Title I: Findings and Purposes - States that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to assure capital funds for projects important to energy development, production, distribution, and conservation; (2) to provide financial assistance for activities assuring adequate energy supplies and energy conservation; (3) to hasten commercialization of new energy technologies; (4) to develop energy sources in an environmentally sound manner; (5) to supplement and encourage private capital investment in energy; (6) to establish an energy policy and coordination priority mechanism. Title II: Corporate Status, General Powers, and Tax Status - Establishes as an agency of the United States Government an Energy Bank of America. Sets forth the general powers of the Bank in carrying out the purposes of this Act. Exempts the Bank from all taxation by the United States, any territory, dependency, or possession, and any State, county, municipal or local taxing authority, with specified exceptions. Title III: Financial Assistance - Authorizes the Bank to provide financial assistance to any entity engaged in specified energy-related projects. Sets forth eligibility conditions for such projects. Limits the aggregate amount of outstanding financial assistance of the Bank to $20,000,000,000, and the aggregate amount of outstanding guarantees to $16,000,000,000. Authorizes the Bank to guarantee any lender against loss for financial assistance provided to substantially contribute to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act. Requires the Bank to submit to Congress a detailed statement of any loan, guarantee, or other financial assistance in any amount exceeding $60,000,000, and authorizes the Congress to disapprove any such commitment by concurrent resolution. Authorizes the Bank to charge reasonable fees for issuing guarantees and for making commitments to provide other forms of financial assistance pursuant to this title. Authorizes the Bank to sell all or any securities acquired pursuant to this title. Requires every applicant for financial assistance to consent to examinations as the Bank may require of reports or examinations of the applicant by constituted authorities. Authorizes the Bank to prescribe recordkeeping procedures of its applicants for assistance, and to have access thereto at all reasonable times to insure compliance with the terms and conditions upon which financial assistance was provided. Title IV: Capitalization and Finance - Sets at $1,000,000,000 the capital stock of the Bank subscribed by the United States of America. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury for such purpose. Authorizes the Bank to declare dividends on its outstanding stock. Authorizes the Bank to issue notes, debentures, bonds, and other obligations, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary. Excludes from the budget of the United States the receipts and disbursements of the Secretary of the Treasury made in connection with the purchase or redemption of, and income from, capital stock of the Bank. Title V: Management - Sets forth provisions relating to the Board of Directors, officers, and employees of the Bank, conflicts of interest, delegation of duties, fiscal year, reviews and audits, and reports. Title VI: Comprehensive Energy Plan - Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop and report to the President a comprehensive energy plan setting priorities for Federal Government financing of energy-related activities. Sets forth criteria in establishing such priorities. Requires congressional approval of such plan by concurrent resolution, and provides, in the event that the Congress fails to adopt such resolution, for presidential revision of such plan and its adoption unless disapproved by a concurrent resolution of the Congress. Requires that all financial assistance commitments by the Bank, and all proposals by the Export Import Bank to provide financial assistance for energy-related activities, shall be submitted to the Secretary of Energy for approval and comment. Title VII: Unlawful Acts and Penalties - Imposes fines and/or imprisonment for: (1) making false statements; (2) forgery; (3) misappropriation of funds and unauthorized activities; (4) infringement on the name "Energy Bank of America"; and (5) unlawful contracts, all done in connection with the provisions of this Act. Provides that all suits brought against the Bank for engaging in actions, practices, or policies inconsistent with, or in violation of, this Act shall be brought by the Attorney General or his delegate, except in specified circumstances. Title VIII: General Provisions - States that the provision of financial assistance pursuant to this Act shall be deemed to be a "major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment" for the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act, and requires compliance with such Act, including the preparation of an environmental impact statement, unless another Federal agency is required to prepare such statement. Exempts the Bank, with specified exceptions, from the provisions of the U.S. Code relating to public contracts and public buildings, and from the securities laws of the United States. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to change the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, nor any other law governing Federal Minerals or lands ownership, management, and disposition. Reserves the right to amend, alter, or repeal this Act except that no obligation of any contract made by the Bank shall be imparied as a result thereof.
Bill· SS. 592 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility as part of the Fort Randall Dam project, South Dakota.
Bill· SS. 580 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Energy Company of America Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish a government corporation to be known as the Energy Company of America. Sets forth the composition of the Board of Directors of such Company. Authorizes the Company to: (1) explore for oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium on any Federal lands; (2) develop, produce, import, purchase, refine or enrich, store, transport, and sell fuel technology resources; (3) engage in research and development for improved methods of fuel resource technology; (4) obtain necessary equipment and facilities; (5) explore for, develop, produce, import, purchase, store, transport, and sell fuel resources in or from non-domestic sources; (6) sue and be sued in its corporate name, use a corporate seal, and adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws governing the operation of the Board; (7) determine employee qualifications, duties, and compensation; (8) enter into agreements necessary to conduct authorized activities; and (9) consult and cooperate with representatives of private and governmental activities. Sets forth the duties of the Company. Provides for production from standby reserves upon a finding that such production is necessary to alleviate domestic shortages. Provides for the establishment of standby reserves. Sets forth Federal lands conveyance procedures. Sets forth procedures to ensure environmental protection relevant to the construction of Company facilities. Prohibits the Company from proceeding with any such proposed activity except as provided by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency unless, upon judicial review, the court sets aside an adverse determination of the administrator. Sets forth the principle and standards by which the Company shall exercise its duty to act as the exclusive bargaining agent of the United States. Directs the Company to sell fuel resources in such a manner as to: (1) encourage domestic competition; (2) allocate available supplies equitably on a geographical basis; and (3) insure the maximum utilization of domestic energy resource facilities. Prohibits the sale of domestic energy resources to any foreign person or entity unless such person or entity is a qualified buyer who intends to refine it for transportation and sale to the United States at a later date. Exempts the Company from Federal taxation. Permits comparable State and local taxation of the Company. Prohibits the Company from selling at prices below actual adjusted costs. Directs excess revenues to be covered into the miscellaneous receipts fund of the Treasury of the United States. Directs the Company to transmit an annual report to the Congress and the President. Excludes the receipts and disbursements of the Company from totals of the budget of the United States and exempts them from any annual expenditure and net lending limitations imposed on a budget of the United State Government. Declares that Congress shall exercise continuing oversight of the activities of the Company. Establishes within the Company a Citizens Advisory Commission. Sets forth the composition, compensation, and duties of the Commission. Empowers the Company to incur debt for capital and operating purposes through any form of securities, agreements, or obligations. Directs the Secretary of Energy to transfer to the Company all right, title, and interest in any uranium enrichment facilities owned by the Department of Energy. Provides for the expiration of any existing authority to control or regulate the price of petroleum products upon a Presidential finding and declaration that the Company has become sufficiently established to perform effectively as a competitive entity in the energy industry. Makes conforming and technical amendments to such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2741 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Amends the Federal Power Act to exclude a wholesale seller of electric energy from Federal Power Commission ratemaking jurisdiction solely because its facilities are connected to another facility that generates, transmits, or sells electricity without regard to whether the latter facility is subject to such jurisdiction.
Bill· HRH.R. 2737 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify expenditures for woodburning stoves for the 15 percent residential energy conservation credit.
Bill· HRH.R. 2734 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to prohibit an electric or gas utility from terminating electric or natural gas service to any residential consumer without the consent of such consumer: (1) from October 14 to April 14 of any year; or (2) in situations in which such termination would be dangerous to health. Requires State regulatory electric and gas utilities to make available to the public weekly reports of involuntary terminations of service to consumers. Provides that during any period when termination of service to an electric or gas consumer would be dangerous to health, such service may not be terminated if the consumer establishes that he or she is able to pay in accordance with a qualified deferred payment program.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 151 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Expresses the sense of the House that Federal departments and agencies should consider providing adequate energy supplies to all segments of the travel and tourism industry in any allocation of energy supplies or other action to alleviate the energy shortage.
Law· SS. 562 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1979
Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1980 - Authorizes appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to be used for nuclear reactor regulation, inspection and enforcement, standards development, nuclear material safety and safeguards, nuclear regulatory research, program technical support, and program direction and administration. Title II: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes necessary appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal year 1981. Title III: Authority to Make Payments - Authorizes payments under this Act only to the extent such amounts are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
Bill· SS. 553 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1979
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend the time for Congress to review energy actions.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 91 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should prescribe regulations for the allocation of diesel fuel and the prohibition of discriminatory pricing of such fuel.
Bill· HRH.R. 2686 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to increase the amount of bonds which may be issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority from $15,000,000,000 to $30,000,000,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 2697 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1979
Amends the Clean Air Act to redefine regionally available coal or coal derivatives.
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