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Bill· HRH.R. 2772 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Outer Continental Shelf Energy Policy Act - Title I: Findings - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that it is in the interest of the United States to develop its domestic petroleum resources but only after consideration of energy alternatives and conservation measures. Title II: Orderly Development of Outer Continental Shelf Resources - Calls for a revision of a projected ten-year leasing plan for the Outer Continental Shelf, enumerating the elements comprising such plan. Directs that a survey program be conducted of oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that such program provide a basis for the development of safety and environmental regulations for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf. Provides for a research and development program to improve technology related to development of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, particularly where such research is not being effectively conducted by any public or private entity. Calls for the regular inspection of all operations authorized pursuant to a lease under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and for enforcement of safety regulations. Limits strict liability under such Act to $100,000,000 for all claims arising out of any one incident. Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Liability Fund to be administered by persons holding leases. Establishes an Impacted Coastal State Fund and authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants from the fund to impacted coastal States to assist them in activities to ameliorate adverse environmental consequences and to control secondary impacts associated with the development of Federal energy resources in or on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the submerged lands of such States. Provides for citizens suits for violations of the provisions of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. Requires that a report be filed with recommendations for promoting competition or the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf lands. Provides for the enforcement of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act by the Attorney General. Requires that a study be made to establish a baseline of critical parameters of the Outer Continental Shelf environment which may be affected by oil and gas development prior to the permitting of such development. Provides, under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, for: (1) a revision of lease terms; (2) disposition of Federal royalty oil; (3) the filing of an annual report; (4) the insuring of orderly and timely development of oil and gas leases; and (5) geological and geophysical exploration. Title III: Piepline Safety - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress on appropriations and staffing needed to monitor pipelines on Federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf to assure that they meet all applicable standards. Provides for a review of shut-in or flaring wells.
Bill· HRH.R. 2736 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Energy Materials Allocation Act - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to allocate supplies of materials and equipment associated with the production of energy supplies to the extent necessary to maintain and increase the production and transportation of fuels.
Bill· HRH.R. 2718 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Natural Gas Agricultural Priority Act - Provides, under the Natural Gas Act, a priority system for specified agricultural uses of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to prohibit any interruption or curtailment of natural gas and take such other steps as are necessary to assure as soon as possible the availability in interstate commerce of sufficient quantities of natural gas for use as a raw material feedstock or process fuel in the production of fertilizer, animal feed grade chemicals, essential agricultural chemicals, and for use in agricultural crop drying. Defines "sufficient quantities of natural gas" for purposes of this Act. Provides that the rule implemented by the Commission shall also apply with respect to the availability of natural gas sold in intrastate commerce in any State which has not, within ninety days, adopted a rule to implement the purposes of the first provision of this Act. Directs the Commission to, by rule, prohibit boiler fuel use of natural gas and propane in interstate and intrastate commerce not contracted for prior to the date of enactment of this Act by users other than residential or small commercial users unless, upon petition by a user, the Commission determines that enumerated criteria are met.
Bill· HRH.R. 2668 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Tax Relief and Energy Conservation Tax Act - Allows a tax credit of $300 under the Internal Revenue Code for each taxable year for each personal exemption claimed by a taxpayer. Authorizes quarterly payments of such credit if the estimated overpayments for the taxable year exceed $100. Provides that such credits shall not be treated as income. Allows a tax credit equal to 20 cents per gallon of gasoline and special fuels times the number of gallons attributable the commuting or business related highway travel in excess of 10,000 miles during the taxable year. Defines "commuting or business related highway travel" to include transportation between an individual's residence and the postsecondary educational institution at which he is a student or the facility at which he participates in a job training program. Allows another personal exemption for dependents in addition to the one authorized to be taken as credit under this Act to individuals not filing joint returns. Redefines the term "dependent" for the purposes of such additional personal exemption. Imposes an gasoline sold by the producer or importer thereof, or by any producer of gasoline, a normal tax of 4 cents per gallon to be reduced to 1 1/2 cents per gallon on October 1, 1977. Imposes, in addition to the tax imposed above, an energy conservation tax of 20 cents an energy conservation tax of 20 cents per gallon on gasoline sold by the producer or importer thereof. Provides that such tax shall be imposed on floor stocks held by a dealer for sale on the month after enactment of this Act, but not on retail stocks held at the retail outlet at such time. Provides that gasoline used as fuel in any nonhighway vehicle used for recreational purposes shall not be subject to the energy conservation tax. Imposes an additional excise tax on diesel fuel and special motor fuels sold for use or used in diesel-powered highway vehicles or any recreational non-highway vehicle or in any aircraft in noncommercial aviation. Repeals the deduction for State and local taxes on gasoline and certain motor fuels. Makes technical amendments with respect to the Highway Trust Fund and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 2650 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Energy Independence Act - Title I: Naval Petroleum Reserves - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to fully explore and develop the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves and to create with the petroleum and revenue produced therefrom a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve capacity. States that such reserves shall be held until needed for the emergency requirements of national security. Provides that such reserve shall consist of not more than 1,300,000,000 barrels of petroleum of which 300,000,000 if for military use and up to 1,000,000,000 barrels is for civilian consumption. Enumerates reserves that come within the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves created by this title. Establishes a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve Special Fund and credits into such Fund specified proceeds. Sets forth the purposes for which the Fund shall be available to the President, including the exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, operation, and production of the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves. Creates under the management of the Secretary of the Navy a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (military) which shall include a stock of readily deliverable petroleum in the amount of 300,000,000 barrels to meet the emergency requirements of military use for national security. Authorizes the Secretary to request the Attorney General to institute proceedings to acquire by condemnation, if necessary, any property essential to carrying out the establishment of such Reserve. Provides that if the President determines that the national security is threatened by an emergency such as an embargo by a foreign country or armed conflicts, the resources of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (military) may be utilized as directed by the President to meet military requirements for the duration of such emergency. Title II: National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (Civilian) Act - Creates a National Strategic Energy Reserve (civilian) and authorizes the President to: (1) acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise lands or interests therein for the location of storage and related facilities; and (2) establish an Industrial Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) by requiring any person engaged in the importation or refining of petroleum to acquire, store, and maintain petroleum reserves under such terms as the President deems necessary. Authorizes the President, upon a finding that the national security is threatened, to use, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the government owned portion of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) and order the disposition and allocation of all or any part of the Industrial Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) portion of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian). Requires the President, within one year after the date of enactment of this title, to prepare and submit to Congress a report setting forth those actions taken under this title and his plans for providing a strategic energy reserve system in accordance with this title. Title III: Amendments to the Natural Gas Act - States that the provisions of the Natural Gas Act, other than as specifically provided in such Act, shall not apply to sales or deliveries in interstate commerce by any person of natural gas: (1) which is dedicated to interstate commerce for the first time on or after January 1, 1975; (2) which is continued in interstate commerce after the expiration of a contract by its own terms for the sale or delivery of such natural gas existing as of such date; or (3) which is produced from wells commenced after such date. Defines "new natural gas" and declares that the Federal Power Commission shall have no power to disallow in the rates and charges made by any natural gas company the amounts paid for new natural gas, except as provided by this title. Title IV: Extension of and Amendments to the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act - Provides, under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act, that the Federal Energy Administrator shall, by order, prohibit any powerplant, and may, by order, prohibit any major fuel burning installation, other than a powerplant, from burning natural gas or petroleum products as its primary energy source if such plant or installation had on June 22, 1974, or thereafter acquires, the capability to burn coal. Title V: Clean Air Act Amendments - Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall extend for a period ending not later than January 1, 1985, any stationary source fuel or emission limitation respecting emissions of sulfur oxides from a powerplant using coal as its primary energy source, if he finds that such powerplant can apply interim measures which provide a means for attaining and maintaining national primary ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides. Requires the Administrator to give notice to the public and afford an opportunity for oral and written presentation of data, views, and arguments before issuing any compliance date extension. Provides, under the Clean Air Act, that regulations applicable to emmissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during model years 1971 through 1981, inclusive, shall contain standards equivalent to the emission standards for those pollutants that apply to new vehicles and engines offered for sale in the State of California during the model year 1975. Declares that during or after model year 1982, such regulations shall be established at such levels as the Administrator determines is appropriate considering specified factors, including air quality and energy efficiency. States that the owner or operator of a "new source" of emissions may request the Administrator for authorization to attempt to meet applicable performance standards by means of a system or systems of emission reduction which have not been determined by the Administrator to be adequately demonstrated. Provides that upon application by the Governor of a State on or after June 1, 1976, the Administrator may extend for not more than five years the deadline for attainment of national primary ambient air quality standards where transportation control measures are necessary for the attainment of such standards and where their implementation would have serious adverse social or economic consequences. States that where the Administrator denies an extension application, he may, after consultation with the appropriate State and local elected officials, propose and promulgate an implementation plan meeting the specified requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to request the Attorney General to commence a civil action for appropriate relief for violations of specified provisions of the Clean Air Act, including a temporary or permanent injunction, and a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day of violation, or both. Title VI: Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provides, under the Clean Air Act, that nothing in such Act is intended to require or authorize the establishment by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of standards more stringent than primary and secondary ambient air quality standards. Title VII: Utilities Act - Declares that shortages and unreliable supplies of electricity caused by the financial problems of the utilities now exist or are imminent and jeopardize the normal flow of interstate and foreign commerce by creating severe economic dislocation, including loss of jobs, and curtailments of vital public services. States that the purpose of this title is to set minimum standards for specified regulatory practices and procedures governing electric utilities and for making rates more reflective of costs. States that no regulatory authority (which is defined to include a State or local regulatory authority) may suspend or otherwise defer the operation of a utility's rate schedule properly filed with it and defer the use of the rate, charge, classification, or service established by such schedule for a period longer than five months from the date such schedule accompanied by all required supporting documentation is filed, or five months beyond the time when it would otherwise go into effect, whichever is later. Provides that no regulatory authority may prohibit or otherwise make unlawful the inclusion in a utility's rate base of reasonable and prudent expenditures associated with construction work in progress, provided that such authority may limit the annual amount to be included to the lesser of (1) 15 percent of the total rate base, or (2) the value which such construction work would have if otherwise includable in the rate base. States that no regulatory authority may prohibit the inclusion in a utility's rate base of capital costs associated with environmental control facilities and equipment required by Federal, State, or local law. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Title VIII: Energy Facilities Planning and Development Act - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, within one year after the enactment of this title, to prepare and submit to the President and to Congress a National Energy Site and Facility Report, which shall analyze short and long term energy needs and demand and indicate the number, type, and general location of energy facilities required to meet national energy objectives. Declares that such Report shall be developed in consultation with the States, industry, and other appropriate Federal agencies. Sets forth types of information the Report shall include. Provides for public hearings prior to the completion of the Report. Provides that, within one year from the issuance of the Administrator's Report, each State shall submit to the Administrator for approval an energy facility management program for long term energy facility planning and the achievement of energy production needs by the expeditious consideration and processing of applications to site, construct, and operate energy facilities. States that the Administrator shall hold at least one public hearing on the State's program within the State and shall approve or disapprove such plan in whole or in part within 120 days after the date of its submission. Allows any aggrieved party to bring suit to enforce an approved management program or promulgated State management program being administered by the State, in a appropriate Federal district court, or in any appropriate State court. Empowers the Administrator to make grants to the States for the purposes of assisting in the development of management programs. States that such authority shall expire on September 30, 1980. Directs the Administrator to encourage cooperative activities among the States regarding the siting and approval of energy facilities. Grants the consent of Congress for two or more States to enter into agreements or compacts for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in selecting energy facility sites and approving energy facilities. Provides that the actual authority to approve or disapprove applications for energy facilities shall continue to reside in these Federal agencies possessing specific statutory authority over proposed energy facilities or their appendages. Sets forth the Administrator's duties and authorities in such approval process. Requires that a complete application for approval of a proposed energy facility other than a facility owned or to be owned by the Federal government shall be filed with the Administrator at least 18 months prior to the planned date of commencement of construction. States that the applicant for a facility may, under specified circumstances, commence construction prior to being notified by the appropriate lead Federal agency (designated on a case-by-case basis by the Administrator) that all Federal approvals have been obtained. Provides a judicial review process for persons aggrieved by a final order of a Federal agency granting or denying an application for energy facility approval. Title IX: Energy Development Security Act - Declares that the purpose of this title is to authorize and direct the President to adopt appropriate measures to prevent the prices of imported petroleum from falling to such levels that continued importation at such price levels would significantly deter the development and exploitation of domestic petroleum resources. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, at the order of the President or upon his own motion, to determine: (1) whether the average price of petroleum imported into the United States has fallen significantly from average price levels for such imports during a recent representative period determined by the Administrator; and (2) whether such reduction in price is of such degree that it threatens the economic viability of the United States' petroleum production and development, or that it threatens to cause a substantial increase in petroleum consumption. Directs the President to impose restrictions for such time as he deems necessary to correct the conditions created by such circumstances, such restrictions to include, but not be limited to, the imposition of tariffs, quotas, and variable fees, unless he determines that such restrictions are contrary to the national interest. Title X: Building Energy Conservation Standards - States that the purposes of this title include redirecting Federal policies and practices so that Federal financial assistance for construction purposes is provided only under conditions which assure that reasonable energy conservation features will be incorporated into new buildings receiving such assistance. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within six months after the enactment of this title, and after consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration and the Secretary of Commerce, to develop and publish for public comment proposed prescriptive energy conservation standards for new residential buildings. Directs the Secretary to develop and publish proposed performance energy conservation standards for new commercial buildings. Provides that no Federal officer or agency shall approve any financial assistance for the construction of any building in any area of a State unless the State has certified that the unit of general local government having jurisdiction over such area has adopted and is implementing a building code or similar requirement which provides for the enforcement of any effective energy conservation standards or standards promulgated pursuant to this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to the States to assist them in meeting the costs of developing State building codes or State certification procedures to carry out the provisions of this title. Authorizes to be appropriated not more than $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for such grants. Title XI: Winterization Assistance Act - Declares that the purpose of this title is to encourage the States to develop and implement winterization programs to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the low-income elderly, in order to conserve energy and aid these persons least able to afford higher energy costs. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to provide grants to the Governors of the various States and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to assist them in carrying out programs designed to provide for winterization of dwellings of low-income persons. Directs the Administrator to develop and publish criteria to evaluate State applications, such criteria to include: (1) the amount of fuel to be conserved by the State's winterization program and (2) the number of dwellings to be winterized by the State. Provides that the Administrator may not finally disapprove any State winterization program application without first affording the State reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing. Provides that no additional Federal funds may be granted if a State fails to comply with provisions of its approved application. Allows a State to appeal final action of the Administrator in the appropriate U.S. court of appeals. States that no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Requires the Administrator to submit to the President and Congress the results of winterization programs receiving Federal assistance under this title. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums not to exceed $9,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and not to exceed $55,000,000 per year for each of fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, to remain available until expended. Title XII: National Appliance and Motor Vehicle Energy Labeling Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this title to provide information to the public on the energy consumption characteristics of major appliances and motor vehicles so that consumers by comparing such characteristics when purchasing such major appliances and motor vehicles may select those that can effect savings in energy consumption. Authorizes the President to develop and promulgate energy conservation specifications for motor vehicles, room and central air-conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges and oven, water heaters, and comfort heating equipment. Gives interested persons 30 days after publication in the Federal Register of the notice of intent to promulgate or amend a specification to submit written comments on such specification, or such other time as the President finds is in the public interest. Requires each manufacturer of a product for which a specification and effective date has been promulgated to provide a label that meets and is displayed in accordance with the requirements of such specification. Provides that a specification may require the manufacturer or his agent to permit a representative designated by the President to observe and inspect tests performed on products under the terms of this title. Requires that advertisements for products covered under this title include all information about the product required by the specification applicable to such product. Declares it to be the intent of Congress that this title supersede any and all laws of the States or political subdivisions thereof insofar as they may now or hereafter provide for the disclosure of energy use or assumption, energy efficiency, efficiency ratio, or annual operating cost of any product if there is in effect and applicable any Federal specification with respect to such product. Grants the President the power to sign and issue subpenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and documents. Requires that the President prepare and submit an annual report to Congress on April 1 of each year concerning the administration of this title. States that this title shall not apply to exports but shall apply to imports under regulations issued by the President. Makes it unlawful for any person to offer for sale in commerce any new product made after the effective date of an applicable specification unless there is provided with such product a label meeting the requirements of the specification. States that whoever violates any provision of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. Gives U.S. district courts the power to grant injunctions to restrain violations. Title XIII: Standby Energy Authorities Act - States that the purposes of this title are to grant specific standby authority to impose end-use rationing and to reduce demand by regulating public and private energy consumption, and to authorize other specific temporary emergency actions to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States will be met in a manner which, to the fullest extent practicable: (1) is consistent with existing national commitments to protect and improve the environment; and (2) minimizes any adverse impact on employment. Allows the President to require by regulation, rule, or order, as a condition to any person engaging in commerce, and in the business of importing, producing, refining, marketing, or distributing petroleum, that such person maintain inventories of petroleum in excess of his normal business or operating requirements. Empowers the President to order the use, sale, disposal, and allocation of all or any part of inventories held pursuant to this Act in order to alleviate domestic shortages, and for other purposes consistent with this title. Authorizes the President to require measures to supplement domestic energy supplies, including: (1) production of specified designated existing domestic oil and gas fields at maximum practicable rates of production if necessary to meet the objectives of this title; and (2) the utilization of production on any oil and gas producing propoerties on federal lands. Gives the President the authority to provide for the allocation of petroleum for such purposes and to control the prices of petroleum allocated and to ration among classes of end-users of such product. States that the President shall provide for the making of such adjustments pursuant to the authority of this title as are practicable to prevent special hardship, inequity, or unfair distribution of burdens. Allows the President to promulgate by regulation one or more energy reservation plans which shall be designed to result in a reduction of energy consumption. Provides that the President shall transmit any energy conservation plan to each House of Congress on the date on which it is promulgated. States that actions taken under authority of this title shall not be arbitrary or capricious. Authorizes the President to encourage, support, and promote the planning and conduct of appropriate joint projects and cooperative programs in the United States and in foreign countries. Authorizes the President to restrict the export of coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and petrochemical feedstocks subject to the Export Administration Act. Makes it unlawful for any person to violate any provisions of this title or to violate any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to any provision and makes such violator subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. States that whoever willfully violates any provision of this title or rules issued pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each violation. Makes it unlawful for any person to offer for sale or distribute in commerce any product or commodity in violation of an applicable order or regulation issued pursuant to this title. States that any person who knowingly and willfully violates this title after having been subjected to a civil penalty for a prior violation of the same provision shall be fined not more than $50,000 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Authorizes the President to provide financial assistance in accordance with this title for the purpose of assisting eligible State or local energy conservation programs. Sets forth criteria for determining the amounts of financial assistance to be provided to each State. Provides that the authority under this title to prescribe any rule, regulation, or order shall expire at midnight June 30, 1985, but such expiration shall not affect any action or pending civil or criminal proceedings not finally determined on such date, nor any action or proceeding based upon any act committed prior to such time. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as are necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this title.
Bill· HRH.R. 2633 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Energy Independence Act - Title I: Naval Petroleum Reserves - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to fully explore and develop the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves and to create with the petroleum and revenue produced therefrom a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve capacity. States that such reserves shall be held until needed for the emergency requirements of national security. Provides that such reserve shall consist of not more than 1,300,000,000 barrels of petroleum of which 300,000,000 if for military use and up to 1,000,000,000 barrels is for civilian consumption. Enumerates reserves that come within the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves created by this title. Establishes a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve Special Fund and credits into such Fund specified proceeds. Sets forth the purposes for which the Fund shall be available to the President, including the exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, operation, and production of the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves. Creates under the management of the Secretary of the Navy a National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (military) which shall include a stock of readily deliverable petroleum in the amount of 300,000,000 barrels to meet the emergency requirements of military use for national security. Authorizes the Secretary to request the Attorney General to institute proceedings to acquire by condemnation, if necessary, any property essential to carrying out the establishment of such Reserve. Provides that if the President determines that the national security is threatened by an emergency such as an embargo by a foreign country or armed conflicts, the resources of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (military) may be utilized as directed by the President to meet military requirements for the duration of such emergency. Title II: National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (Civilian) Act - Creates a National Strategic Energy Reserve (civilian) and authorizes the President to: (1) acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise lands or interests therein for the location of storage and related facilities; and (2) establish an Industrial Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) by requiring any person engaged in the importation or refining of petroleum to acquire, store, and maintain petroleum reserves under such terms as the President deems necessary. Authorizes the President, upon a finding that the national security is threatened, to use, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the government owned portion of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) and order the disposition and allocation of all or any part of the Industrial Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian) portion of the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (civilian). Requires the President, within one year after the date of enactment of this title, to prepare and submit to Congress a report setting forth those actions taken under this title and his plans for providing a strategic energy reserve system in accordance with this title. Title III: Amendments to the Natural Gas Act - States that the provisions of the Natural Gas Act, other than as specifically provided in such Act, shall not apply to sales or deliveries in interstate commerce by any person of natural gas: (1) which is dedicated to interstate commerce for the first time on or after January 1, 1975; (2) which is continued in interstate commerce after the expiration of a contract by its own terms for the sale or delivery of such natural gas existing as of such date; or (3) which is produced from wells commenced after such date. Defines "new natural gas" and declares that the Federal Power Commission shall have no power to disallow in the rates and charges made by any natural gas company the amounts paid for new natural gas, except as provided by this title. Title IV: Extension of and Amendments to the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act - Provides, under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act, that the Federal Energy Administrator shall, by order, prohibit any powerplant, and may, by order, prohibit any major fuel burning installation, other than a powerplant, from burning natural gas or petroleum products as its primary energy source if such plant or installation had on June 22, 1974, or thereafter acquires, the capability to burn coal. Title V: Clean Air Act Amendments - Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall extend for a period ending not later than January 1, 1985, any stationary source fuel or emission limitation respecting emissions of sulfur oxides from a powerplant using coal as its primary energy source, if he finds that such powerplant can apply interim measures which provide a means for attaining and maintaining national primary ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides. Requires the Administrator to give notice to the public and afford an opportunity for oral and written presentation of data, views, and arguments before issuing any compliance date extension. Provides, under the Clean Air Act, that regulations applicable to emmissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during model years 1971 through 1981, inclusive, shall contain standards equivalent to the emission standards for those pollutants that apply to new vehicles and engines offered for sale in the State of California during the model year 1975. Declares that during or after model year 1982, such regulations shall be established at such levels as the Administrator determines is appropriate considering specified factors, including air quality and energy efficiency. States that the owner or operator of a "new source" of emissions may request the Administrator for authorization to attempt to meet applicable performance standards by means of a system or systems of emission reduction which have not been determined by the Administrator to be adequately demonstrated. Provides that upon application by the Governor of a State on or after June 1, 1976, the Administrator may extend for not more than five years the deadline for attainment of national primary ambient air quality standards where transportation control measures are necessary for the attainment of such standards and where their implementation would have serious adverse social or economic consequences. States that where the Administrator denies an extension application, he may, after consultation with the appropriate State and local elected officials, propose and promulgate an implementation plan meeting the specified requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to request the Attorney General to commence a civil action for appropriate relief for violations of specified provisions of the Clean Air Act, including a temporary or permanent injunction, and a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day of violation, or both. Title VI: Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provides, under the Clean Air Act, that nothing in such Act is intended to require or authorize the establishment by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of standards more stringent than primary and secondary ambient air quality standards. Title VII: Utilities Act - Declares that shortages and unreliable supplies of electricity caused by the financial problems of the utilities now exist or are imminent and jeopardize the normal flow of interstate and foreign commerce by creating severe economic dislocation, including loss of jobs, and curtailments of vital public services. States that the purpose of this title is to set minimum standards for specified regulatory practices and procedures governing electric utilities and for making rates more reflective of costs. States that no regulatory authority (which is defined to include a State or local regulatory authority) may suspend or otherwise defer the operation of a utility's rate schedule properly filed with it and defer the use of the rate, charge, classification, or service established by such schedule for a period longer than five months from the date such schedule accompanied by all required supporting documentation is filed, or five months beyond the time when it would otherwise go into effect, whichever is later. Provides that no regulatory authority may prohibit or otherwise make unlawful the inclusion in a utility's rate base of reasonable and prudent expenditures associated with construction work in progress, provided that such authority may limit the annual amount to be included to the lesser of (1) 15 percent of the total rate base, or (2) the value which such construction work would have if otherwise includable in the rate base. States that no regulatory authority may prohibit the inclusion in a utility's rate base of capital costs associated with environmental control facilities and equipment required by Federal, State, or local law. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Title VIII: Energy Facilities Planning and Development Act - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, within one year after the enactment of this title, to prepare and submit to the President and to Congress a National Energy Site and Facility Report, which shall analyze short and long term energy needs and demand and indicate the number, type, and general location of energy facilities required to meet national energy objectives. Declares that such Report shall be developed in consultation with the States, industry, and other appropriate Federal agencies. Sets forth types of information the Report shall include. Provides for public hearings prior to the completion of the Report. Provides that, within one year from the issuance of the Administrator's Report, each State shall submit to the Administrator for approval an energy facility management program for long term energy facility planning and the achievement of energy production needs by the expeditious consideration and processing of applications to site, construct, and operate energy facilities. States that the Administrator shall hold at least one public hearing on the State's program within the State and shall approve or disapprove such plan in whole or in part within 120 days after the date of its submission. Allows any aggrieved party to bring suit to enforce an approved management program or promulgated State management program being administered by the State, in a appropriate Federal district court, or in any appropriate State court. Empowers the Administrator to make grants to the States for the purposes of assisting in the development of management programs. States that such authority shall expire on September 30, 1980. Directs the Administrator to encourage cooperative activities among the States regarding the siting and approval of energy facilities. Grants the consent of Congress for two or more States to enter into agreements or compacts for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in selecting energy facility sites and approving energy facilities. Provides that the actual authority to approve or disapprove applications for energy facilities shall continue to reside in these Federal agencies possessing specific statutory authority over proposed energy facilities or their appendages. Sets forth the Administrator's duties and authorities in such approval process. Requires that a complete application for approval of a proposed energy facility other than a facility owned or to be owned by the Federal government shall be filed with the Administrator at least 18 months prior to the planned date of commencement of construction. States that the applicant for a facility may, under specified circumstances, commence construction prior to being notified by the appropriate lead Federal agency (designated on a case-by-case basis by the Administrator) that all Federal approvals have been obtained. Provides a judicial review process for persons aggrieved by a final order of a Federal agency granting or denying an application for energy facility approval. Title IX: Energy Development Security Act - Declares that the purpose of this title is to authorize and direct the President to adopt appropriate measures to prevent the prices of imported petroleum from falling to such levels that continued importation at such price levels would significantly deter the development and exploitation of domestic petroleum resources. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, at the order of the President or upon his own motion, to determine: (1) whether the average price of petroleum imported into the United States has fallen significantly from average price levels for such imports during a recent representative period determined by the Administrator; and (2) whether such reduction in price is of such degree that it threatens the economic viability of the United States' petroleum production and development, or that it threatens to cause a substantial increase in petroleum consumption. Directs the President to impose restrictions for such time as he deems necessary to correct the conditions created by such circumstances, such restrictions to include, but not be limited to, the imposition of tariffs, quotas, and variable fees, unless he determines that such restrictions are contrary to the national interest. Title X: Building Energy Conservation Standards - States that the purposes of this title include redirecting Federal policies and practices so that Federal financial assistance for construction purposes is provided only under conditions which assure that reasonable energy conservation features will be incorporated into new buildings receiving such assistance. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within six months after the enactment of this title, and after consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration and the Secretary of Commerce, to develop and publish for public comment proposed prescriptive energy conservation standards for new residential buildings. Directs the Secretary to develop and publish proposed performance energy conservation standards for new commercial buildings. Provides that no Federal officer or agency shall approve any financial assistance for the construction of any building in any area of a State unless the State has certified that the unit of general local government having jurisdiction over such area has adopted and is implementing a building code or similar requirement which provides for the enforcement of any effective energy conservation standards or standards promulgated pursuant to this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to the States to assist them in meeting the costs of developing State building codes or State certification procedures to carry out the provisions of this title. Authorizes to be appropriated not more than $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for such grants. Title XI: Winterization Assistance Act - Declares that the purpose of this title is to encourage the States to develop and implement winterization programs to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the low-income elderly, in order to conserve energy and aid these persons least able to afford higher energy costs. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to provide grants to the Governors of the various States and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to assist them in carrying out programs designed to provide for winterization of dwellings of low-income persons. Directs the Administrator to develop and publish criteria to evaluate State applications, such criteria to include: (1) the amount of fuel to be conserved by the State's winterization program and (2) the number of dwellings to be winterized by the State. Provides that the Administrator may not finally disapprove any State winterization program application without first affording the State reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing. Provides that no additional Federal funds may be granted if a State fails to comply with provisions of its approved application. Allows a State to appeal final action of the Administrator in the appropriate U.S. court of appeals. States that no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Requires the Administrator to submit to the President and Congress the results of winterization programs receiving Federal assistance under this title. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums not to exceed $9,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and not to exceed $55,000,000 per year for each of fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, to remain available until expended. Title XII: National Appliance and Motor Vehicle Energy Labeling Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this title to provide information to the public on the energy consumption characteristics of major appliances and motor vehicles so that consumers by comparing such characteristics when purchasing such major appliances and motor vehicles may select those that can effect savings in energy consumption. Authorizes the President to develop and promulgate energy conservation specifications for motor vehicles, room and central air-conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges and oven, water heaters, and comfort heating equipment. Gives interested persons 30 days after publication in the Federal Register of the notice of intent to promulgate or amend a specification to submit written comments on such specification, or such other time as the President finds is in the public interest. Requires each manufacturer of a product for which a specification and effective date has been promulgated to provide a label that meets and is displayed in accordance with the requirements of such specification. Provides that a specification may require the manufacturer or his agent to permit a representative designated by the President to observe and inspect tests performed on products under the terms of this title. Requires that advertisements for products covered under this title include all information about the product required by the specification applicable to such product. Declares it to be the intent of Congress that this title supersede any and all laws of the States or political subdivisions thereof insofar as they may now or hereafter provide for the disclosure of energy use or assumption, energy efficiency, efficiency ratio, or annual operating cost of any product if there is in effect and applicable any Federal specification with respect to such product. Grants the President the power to sign and issue subpenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and documents. Requires that the President prepare and submit an annual report to Congress on April 1 of each year concerning the administration of this title. States that this title shall not apply to exports but shall apply to imports under regulations issued by the President. Makes it unlawful for any person to offer for sale in commerce any new product made after the effective date of an applicable specification unless there is provided with such product a label meeting the requirements of the specification. States that whoever violates any provision of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. Gives U.S. district courts the power to grant injunctions to restrain violations. Title XIII: Standby Energy Authorities Act - States that the purposes of this title are to grant specific standby authority to impose end-use rationing and to reduce demand by regulating public and private energy consumption, and to authorize other specific temporary emergency actions to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States will be met in a manner which, to the fullest extent practicable: (1) is consistent with existing national commitments to protect and improve the environment; and (2) minimizes any adverse impact on employment. Allows the President to require by regulation, rule, or order, as a condition to any person engaging in commerce, and in the business of importing, producing, refining, marketing, or distributing petroleum, that such person maintain inventories of petroleum in excess of his normal business or operating requirements. Empowers the President to order the use, sale, disposal, and allocation of all or any part of inventories held pursuant to this Act in order to alleviate domestic shortages, and for other purposes consistent with this title. Authorizes the President to require measures to supplement domestic energy supplies, including: (1) production of specified designated existing domestic oil and gas fields at maximum practicable rates of production if necessary to meet the objectives of this title; and (2) the utilization of production on any oil and gas producing propoerties on federal lands. Gives the President the authority to provide for the allocation of petroleum for such purposes and to control the prices of petroleum allocated and to ration among classes of end-users of such product. States that the President shall provide for the making of such adjustments pursuant to the authority of this title as are practicable to prevent special hardship, inequity, or unfair distribution of burdens. Allows the President to promulgate by regulation one or more energy reservation plans which shall be designed to result in a reduction of energy consumption. Provides that the President shall transmit any energy conservation plan to each House of Congress on the date on which it is promulgated. States that actions taken under authority of this title shall not be arbitrary or capricious. Authorizes the President to encourage, support, and promote the planning and conduct of appropriate joint projects and cooperative programs in the United States and in foreign countries. Authorizes the President to restrict the export of coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and petrochemical feedstocks subject to the Export Administration Act. Makes it unlawful for any person to violate any provisions of this title or to violate any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to any provision and makes such violator subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. States that whoever willfully violates any provision of this title or rules issued pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each violation. Makes it unlawful for any person to offer for sale or distribute in commerce any product or commodity in violation of an applicable order or regulation issued pursuant to this title. States that any person who knowingly and willfully violates this title after having been subjected to a civil penalty for a prior violation of the same provision shall be fined not more than $50,000 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Authorizes the President to provide financial assistance in accordance with this title for the purpose of assisting eligible State or local energy conservation programs. Sets forth criteria for determining the amounts of financial assistance to be provided to each State. Provides that the authority under this title to prescribe any rule, regulation, or order shall expire at midnight June 30, 1985, but such expiration shall not affect any action or pending civil or criminal proceedings not finally determined on such date, nor any action or proceeding based upon any act committed prior to such time. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as are necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this title.
Bill· HRH.R. 2647 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
Homeowner's Energy Conservation Act - Establishes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development a direct low-interest loan program to assist homeowners and other owners of residential structures in purchasing and installing more effective insulation and heating equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 137 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975
States that the House of Representatives disapproves the deferral of budget authority relating to atomic energy which is proposed by the President in his message of November 26, 1974, transmitted under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Bill· SS. 521 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Energy Supply Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Declares that the purposes of this Act include making oil and natural gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf available as rapidly as possible consistent with the need for orderly resource development and protection of the environment, and providing States which are directly impacted by Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas exploration and development with comprehensive impact assistance. Title II: Increased Production of Outer Continental Shelf Energy Resources - Provides, under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, that Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States that Outer Continental Shelf lands determined to be both geologically favorable for the accumulation of oil and gas and capable of supporting oil and gas development without undue environmental hazard or damage should be made available for leasing as soon as practicable in accordance with this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a survey program regarding oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary to prepare and publish a series of bathymetric, geological, and geophysical maps and reports on the Outer Continental Shelf. Makes appropriations for such surveys, reports, and maps for fiscal 1975-1976. Directs the Secretary to carry out a research and development program designed to improve technology related to development of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf where such programs are not currently being conducted. Directs the Secretary to establish equipment and performance standards for oil spill cleanup plans and operations. Requires the Secretary to regularly inspect all operations authorized pursuant to this Act and strictly enforce safety and environmental regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act and other applicable laws and regulations relating to public health, safety, and environmental protection. Makes lease holders strictly liable to all parties, public or private, damaged from oil discharges, without regard to fault for such damages, and without regard to ownership of any affected lands, structures, fish, wildlife, or biotic or other natural resources relied upon by any damaged party for subsistence or economic purposes. Establishes the Offshore Oil Pollution Settlements Fund. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Coastal State Fund and authorizes the Secretary to make grants from the fund to the coastal States to assist them to ameliorate adverse environmental effects and control secondary social and economic impacts associated with the development of Federal energy resources in, or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Allows citizen suits by any person whose interests are adversely affected by violations of this Act. Requires the Secretary to promote competition in the leasing of Outer Continental Shelf lands. Establishes a $5,000 civil penalty and $100,000 fine for violations of this Act. Provides that no oil or gas lease may be issued pursuant to this Act unless the lease requires that development be carried out in accordance with a development plan which has been approved by the Secretary, and provides that failure to comply with such development plan will terminate the lease. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to report to Congress within 60 days after enactment of this Act on appropriations and staffing needed to monitor pipelines on Federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf so as to assure that they meet all applicable standards for construction, operation, and maintenance. Provides that if any provision of this Act shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Act shall be affected thereby.
Bill· HRH.R. 2587 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act - Title I: Statement of Findings and Policy - Declares that most of the nation's coal preserves can only be mined by underground methods. States the purposes of this Act, including to establish a nationwide program to prevent the adverse effects to society and the environment from surface coal mining. Title II: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Establishes in the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement with a director appointed by the President. States that such office shall administer the programs required by this Act and assist the States in development of State programs for surface coal mining and reclamation. Makes the Office an independent regulatory agency in connection with the exercise of the authority granted under this Act. Title III: State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute - Authorizes appropriation to the Secretary of the Interior sums adequate to provide for each participating State $100,000 for fiscal year 1976, $200,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $300,000 for each fiscal year thereafter for five years, to assist the States in carrying on the work of a competent and qualified mining and mineral resources research institute center or at one public college or university of the State. Requires such monies to be matched dollar for dollar by the States. Authorizes appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, such sum to be increased by $1,000,000 each fiscal year for 6 years thereafter, for specific projects in mining and mineral research in research institutes. Directs the Secretary to establish a center for cataloging current and projected scientific research in mining and mineral resources. Requires the Secretary to appoint an Advisory Committee on Mining and Mineral Research to advise him on all matters concerning mining and mineral resources research. Title IV: Abandoned Mine Reclamation - Creates the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund in the Treasury. Requires operators of coal mines to pay into the fund quarterly fees of $.35 per ton of coal produced by surface mining and $.25 per ton of coal produced by underground mining, or 10 percent of the value of the coal in the mine, whichever is less. Authorizes use of money in the Fund for acquisition and reclamation of abandoned and unreclaimed mined lands and for acquisitions and fillings of voids and sealing of tunnels and entryways in abandoned mines. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land by condemnation for reclamation. Encourages States to acquire abandoned and unreclaimed land and to transfer it to the Secretary for reclamation, and authorizes matching grants for such purpose, up to 90 percent of land price. Allows resale of reclaimed land by public bidding, and allows local public participation in determining use of reclaimed land. Title V: Control of the Environmental Impacts of Surface Coal Mining - Requires the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to implement within 135 days of enactment, a Federal program of enforcement of specified standards to remain in effect until State programs are approved. Directs publication within 90 days of enactment of regulations covering surface coal mining and reclamation, setting standards for State programs. States that such regulations must meet the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Requires States, within 18 months of enactment, to submit programs for carrying out this Act, such programs to include a State regulatory authority capable of regulating surface coal mining. State laws providing for sanctions for violations of regulations, and a permit system for surface coal mining regulation. Demands that such State programs meet the approval of the EPA Administrator. Subjects State programs to approval of the Director within 6 months. Requires implementation of a Federal program of surface coal mining regulation where States fail in such implementation. Permits State laws and regulations that are more stringent than this Act. Requires, 30 months after enactment, that no surface coal mining shall take place except where a permit, good for five years, has been issued. States that permit applications must demonstrate ability and intent to comply with this Act, assurance that reclamation can be achieved. Requires permit applications to describe the method of mining and equipment proposed to be used, to describe by maps the land to be affected, and to contain a statement of results of test borings or core samplings of the affected land. States that permits must be accompanied by a mining and reclamation plan which shall include a description of present uses of the land, steps to be taken to prevent environmental damage, and a description of the reclamation activities. Requires the posting of performance bonds and possession of liability insurance by applicants for permits. Sets general performance standards for environmental protection in surface coal mining which permittees under this Act must meet. Imposes additional standards for steep-slope surface mining. Requires the Director to promulgate rules and regulations directed at the surface effects of underground mining, including specified requirements. Directs and authorizes inspection of surface coal mining and reclamation to determine compliance with this Act and regulations. Provides for requirement of record keeping and submittal and monitoring by mine operators. Requires surprise inspections by regulatory agencies not less than once a month. Requires civil penalties for violation of this Act or regulations under it. Provides that when an operator completes the backfilling, regrading, and drainage control of a bonded area, he may request a release of 60 percent of the bond. Provides that the remaining amount may be returned upon completion of all reclamation. Allows persons with a legal interest to file objections to release of bond, and to request a hearing. Permits any person to bring a civil suit against any person, including the United States, alleged to be in violation of this Act. Allows the court to award costs of litigation to parties in suits brought under this Act. Permits the Secretary to intervene in actions under this Act. Allows, where State regulatory authorities do not exist or fail to act, for Federal enforcement of this Act and of permit conditions. Permits issuance of an order to cease mining and reclamation. Provides for the Attorney General to institute civil suit for a restraining order or injunction to enforce this Act or regulations under it. Requires civil penalties upon violators of this Act or regulations under it. Directs States to designate as unsuitable for surface coal mining those areas where reclamation is impossible or where land is fragile or of historical value. Prohibits existing mining operations from being declared unsuitable. Requires implementation of a Federal lands program applicable to all surface mining and reclamation operations on Federal land. Requires such program to, at least, adopt all requirements of this Act. Demands separate regulations for programs for special bituminous coal surface mines that meet specified criteria, and for anthracite coal surface mines which are regulated by environmental protection standards of the States. Title VI: Designation of Lands Unsuitable for Noncoal Mining - Allows the Secretary of the Interior to designate Federal lands unsuitable for mining materials other than coal, if they are predominantly urban or suburban in character or if such mining operations would have an adverse impact on lands used primarily for residential and related purposes. Title VII: Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Prohibits discrimination against employees for filing suit under this Act. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress. Directs the President to minimize the adverse impact upon employment of any actions taken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make grants to the States to provide cash benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs as a direct result of this Act and who are not eligible for unemployment assistance or who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. Directs the Administrator to contract with the National Academy of Sciences - National Academy of Engineering for a study of surface coal mining conditions in Alaska in order to determine which, if any, of the provisions of this Act should be modified with respect to such operations in Alaska. Directs the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality to contract with the National Academy of Sciences - National Academy of Engineering and other groups for a study of the technology for surface and open-pit mining and reclamation for minerals other than coal designed to assist in the development of regulation for such operations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to consult with Indian tribes in studying the regulation of surface mining on Indian lands. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this act. Requires the written consent of the owner of the surface rights before the Secretary shall lease Federally-owned mineral rights, and requires compensation to be paid by the lessee to the surface owner.
Bill· SS. 505 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
United States Petroleum Import Act - Establishes the United States Petroleum Import Administration. States that the Administration shall act as the exclusive agent of the United States: (1) purchasing crude oil produced outside the United States for importation into the United States, (2) purchasing crude oil produced outside the United States for sale to refiners outside the United States, and (3) purchasing refined petroleum products outside the United States for importation into the United States. Provides that all crude oil and petroleum products purchased by the Administration pursuant to this act shall be sold to qualified buyers free on board the point of purchase. Directs the Administration to submit an annual report to the President for transmittal to the Congress. Authorizes the President to establish a program for the rationing and ordering of priorities among classes of end-users of crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product, and for the assignment to end-users of such products of rights, and evidences of such rights, entitling them to obtain such products in precedence to other classes of end-users not similarly entitled. Stipulates that such rule shall take effect only if the President finds that (1) national or regional energy shortage conditions exist which are of such severity or scope as to require the exercise of the end-use rationing authority, or (2) available petroleum products are or are likely to be no more than sixteen million barrels a day. Sets forth specific limits on the amount of crude oil and refined petroleum products which may be imported into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to shift funds for specified projects on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways to public mass transit projects. Extends until June 30, 1981, the provisions authorizing the use of Federal-aid urban system funds for public mass transit projects. Imposes on each new automobile sold to a final purchaser a tax in an amount based proportionally on the number of miles per gallon such automobile may be driven. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare annually an Automobile Fuel Consumption Schedule for transmittal to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Bill· SS. 504 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
National Gas Emergency Purchase Act - Exempts for 180 days with an additional 180 day extension, from the provisions of the National Gas Act the sale of natural gas not committed to interstate commerce to an interstate natural gas pipeline company which is curtailing deliveries pursuant to a curtailment plan on file with the Federal Power Commission, and which does not have sufficient supply of natural gas to meet the firm requirements of the ulimate consumers on such pipeline system exclusive of boiler fuel.
Bill· HRH.R. 2476 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Federal Utility and Energy Low-Income Subsidy Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a program to provide financial assistance to low and moderate income families to pay the increased costs of utility services to eligible families. States that the Secretary shall establish uniform national standards of eligibility for the benefits to be provided under this Act, and establishes specified minimal classes of households and landlords as eligible for such benefits. Provides that the State agency designated by the Secretary to administer this program shall certify, under rules prescribed by the Secretary, the eligibility of households and landlords for benefits provided by this Act. Provides that a household or landlord may be certified for a period of not less than three nor more than twelve months. Provides that the Secretary shall pay to each such State agency 50 percent of its administration costs. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the percentage of utility expenses to eligible families that will be paid by the program according to the income of such family in relation to the maximum allowable income for eligibility for benefits under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to pay up to 90 percent of such expenses. Provides that any State requesting aid under this Act shall submit a plan to the Secretary for his approval indicating specified procedures and programs to be carried out under such a plan. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2452 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Prohibits the transfer of atomic technology to foreign powers without the express approval of the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 2440 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Prohibits a petroleum refiner or distributor from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a franchise unless he furnishes notification in writing to each affected distributor or retailer by certified mail not less than ninety days prior to the date on which such franchise will be canceled, together with a statement of the reasons of such cancellation and of the remedies available. Provides that a petroleum refiner or distributor shall not cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate a franchise unless the retailer or distributor whose franchise is terminated failed to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement of such franchise or failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such franchise. States that if a refiner or distributor engages in conduct prohibited under this Act, a retailer or distributor may maintain a suit against such refiner or distributor.
Bill· HRH.R. 2463 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Requires that notice of an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act be published in the newspaper.
Bill· HRH.R. 2418 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Provides that within 15 days after the passage of this Act, the Federal Power Commission shall by regulation exempt natural gas companies from regulation under the Natural Gas Act from any activities or operation relating to the transportation or sale of natural gas to an interstate natural gas to fulfill the firm contractual requirements of its customers, and which is curtailing deliveries pursuant to a curtailment plan on file with the Commission. Provides that no exemption granted under this Act shall exceed 180 days in duration, but the Commission may, for good cause shown, extend any exemption granted for an additional 180 days. States that the Commission shall not deny, in whole or in part, the purchase price paid by an interstate natural gas pipeline company for gas exempted under this Act and regulations issued hereunder.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 120 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Establishes in the House of Representatives the permanent Select Committee on Energy which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction to conduct investigations and studies of the development, application, use, and control of all forms of energy and power in order to establish a coordinated program for the development and control of all forms of such energy and power. Directs the committee to report to the House the results of each investigation together with recommendations.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 123 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Establishes in the House of Representatives a Select Committee on Energy. Authorizes the committee to conduct a study with respect to all aspects of the exploration, research and development, production, importation, distribution, and use of all energy-related natural resources, including national priorities and policies with regard to energy.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 85 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should not impose any tariff or other import restriction on petroleum or petroleum products before April 1, 1975, so as to give the Congress a reasonable period of time in which to act legislatively on such matter if it determines such action is necessary.
Bill· HRH.R. 2388 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975
Federal Oil and Gas Corporation Act - Creates a body corporate by the name of the "Federal Oil and Gas Corporation" which shall establish and administer on Federal land a national program of natural gas and oil exploration and development. Prohibits the Directors of such Corporation from having a financial interest in any corporation engaged in the business of distributing and selling natural gas or oil to the public nor in any corporation engaged in the business of natural gas or oil exploration, development, transportation or use, nor shall any Director have any interest in any business which may be affected by the activities of the Corporation. Provides that the Corporation shall have the power to explore for natural gas and oil on Federal, State, foreign, or private lands; develop and sell natural gas or oil discovered by exploration, or otherwise obtained by sale, lease, purchase, exchange, or contract; and to build and operate all those facilities necessary for the development or sale of such resources; construct, lease, purchase, or authorize the construction of transmission pipelines within transmission distance from the place where such oil and gas is produced and to interconnect with other systems; and to incur debt for capital purposes. States that such debt may be incurred in the form of bonds, debentures, equipment trust certificates, conditional sale agreements, or any other form of securities, agreements, or obligations. Provides that any Federal agency or department having authority to lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of Federal lands or rights to natural gas or oil which is or may be located on Federal lands, including offshore rights, shall, upon the receipt of a request of the Corporation grant the Corporation such right to develop without payment within ninety days after the receipt of such request. Directs the Secretary of Defense, acting for the Secretary of the Navy, to transfer possession of certain properties inside the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves, which are subject to such Secretary's jurisdiction and control, to the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to build, lease, or purchase refining facilities for the crude oil, natural gas, or oil, it produces or otherwise obtains only if it is unable to make sales of such products in a manner which will promote competition among suppliers of such products. States that sale of natural gas or oil by the Corporation shall be made at fair and reasonable prices designed to promote competition among suppliers of these energy resources. Requires that, in selling natural gas or oil, the Corporation shall give price, supply, or delivery preference to States, political subdivisions of States, and independent refiners. States that it shall be the objective of the Corporation to prevent all adverse environmental impacts associated with the activities of the Corporation which will likely impose an unacceptable cumulative burden of pollution or degradation upon the natural resources of the vicinity and the region. Provides that, prior to the initiation of any program of exploration or the construction of any major facility under this Act, the Corporation shall prepare with the approval of its environmental advisory committee an environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the Comptroller General of the United States to audit the transactions of the Corporation at such times as he shall determine, but not less frequently than once each governmental fiscal year. Authorizes all appropriations necessary to the Corporation for each fiscal year to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2385 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975
Energy Information Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and the purposes of this Act. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title I: Bureau of Energy Information - Establishes as an agency within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information to be a main line component of the Social and Economic Statistics Administration, coequal with the Bureau of the Census. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to perform the duties conferred upon the Bureau by this title or delegate any of them. Provides that the Bureau shall be headed by a Director of Energy Information to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the principal function of the Bureau shall be to operate, maintain, and improve the National Energy Information System established by Title II of this Act. Enumerates the work priorities of the Bureau. Title II: National Energy Information System - Establishes a National Energy Information System, to be operated and maintained by the Bureau. Directs that the components of the System shall be: (1) a public library of energy information; (2) a confidential library of energy information for restricted governmental use; and (3) a secret library of energy information for use only in preparing anonymous statistics. Specifies the characteristics of the System. States that the purpose of the public library is to make available to the general public promptly and conveniently as much of the information in the System as can be released consistently with national security and reasonable competitive equities. States that the purpose of the secret library is to serve the Nation's need for accurate statistical information on mineral fuel reserves, natural energy resources, and energy industries. Directs the Director to place in the secret library information obtained under authority of this Act for which either the national security or reasonable competitive equities require that the information be wholly suppressed or be published only in statistical aggregations of a size and type sufficient to prevent any person from learning or inferring the data furnished by any particular establishment or individual. Prescribes the priorities for entry of information into the System. Enumerates the standards for entry of information into the public, confidential, and secret libraries. Imposes penalties on any employee of the Bureau or other employee who, having taken and subscribed the oath of office, publishes or communicates, without the written authority of the Secretary or the Director, any information coming into his possession by reason of his employment from or for entry in the confidential library or the secret library of the System. Penalizes refusal or neglect to provide information, and the providing of false information, under this Act. Title III: Energy Resources Inventories and Inspections by the Department of the Interior - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis an inventory of all mineral fuel reserves and natural energy resources in the public lands of the United States, including the Outer Continental Shelf. Specifies the content of such compilation. Title IV: Information on Mineral Fuel Reserves and Natural Energy Resources - Makes it the duty of every substantial energy resources company, foreign or domestic, engaged in commerce to report annually to the Director full and complete details of all mineral fuel reserves and natural energy resources which it, together with its affiliates, owns or controls anywhere in the world. Provides that all reports required by this title and title V shall be entered by the Director, immediately upon receipt, into one of the three libraries of the System. Title V: Information on the Energy Industries - Makes it the duty of every major energy company, foreign or domestic, engaged in commerce, to report annually to the Director on its assets and operations, worldwide, on an establishment basis. Specifies the content of such reports. Authorizes the requiring of additional reports, at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce or the Director. Title VI: General Accounting Office Oversight - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to review and evaluate the procedures and activities of the Bureau. Title VII: Conformance of and with Other Statutes - Provides that whenever any of the information obtained from any major energy company under this Act is contained in any other report of such company, such report having been filed prior to the effective date of this Act, the Director may excuse such company from filing a report with him, containing the same information. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Freedom of Information Act and the Federal Reports Act. Title VIII: Miscellaneous - Provides that if any provision of this Act or the applicability thereof is held invalid the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior such amounts, as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon such Departments by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2395 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975
Provides that whoever knowingly restricts the supply of petroleum or petroleum products, contrives or attempts to contrive the appearance of scarcity of such petroleum or petroleum products or natural gas, or conspires in restraint of trade or commerce to fix the price of such petroleum or petroleum products or natural gas or to use unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce with respect to such petroleum or petroleum products or natural gas shall be fined not more than $50,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
Bill· HRH.R. 2349 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975
Public Energy Act - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Declares it unlawful after the date of enactment of this Act for any person engaged in commerce in the business of refining energy resource products to acquire any energy resource product extraction asset, energy pipeline asset, or energy marketing asset. States that the Attorney General of the United States and the Federal Trade Commission shall simulataneously and independently examine the relationship of persons now engaged in one or more branches of the energy industry. Requires the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to institute suits in the district courts of the United States requesting the issuance of such relief as is appropriate under this Act. Provides that any person who knowingly violates any provision of this title shall, upon conviction, be punished, in the case of an individual, by a fine of not to exceed $500,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed ten years, or both, or in the case of a corporation, by a fine of not to exceed $5,000,000 or by suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce for a period not to exceed ten years, or both. Title II: Federal Energy Commission - Establishes an independent regulatory commission to be known as the Federal Energy Commission, consisting of five Commissioners who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that for the purpose of assuring a sufficient supply of energy resource products throughout the United States with the greatest possible economy and with regard to the proper utilization and conservation of natural resources, the Commission shall divide the country into regional districts which shall be served by energy refinery assets designated by the Commission for such purpose. Provides that, beginning with the expiration of the three-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall, by rule, prescribe all rates and charges (or the manner for determining all rates and charges) made, demanded, or received by any energy refinery asset for or in connection with the sale of any energy resource products. Requires the Commission to specify (or prescribe a manner for specifying) the price of energy resource products at all levels of sale if the Commission finds that such action is necessary to avoid excessive prices to the ultimate consumer of such products.
Bill· HRH.R. 2311 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Exempts small independent oil producers from the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Defines "small independent oil producers" as any person who owns five thousand or fewer barrels per day of domestic oil production, and who refines not more than thirty thousand barrels per day of petroleum products.
Bill· HRH.R. 2261 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Prohibits the President, under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, from increasing the price of crude oil produced in the United States from the price of such oil in effect on December 1, 1974.
Bill· HRH.R. 2263 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Public Energy Act - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Declares it unlawful after the date of enactment of this Act for any person engaged in commerce in the business of refining energy resource products to acquire any energy resource product extraction asset, energy pipeline asset, or energy marketing asset. States that the Attorney General of the United States and the Federal Trade Commission shall simulataneously and independently examine the relationship of persons now engaged in one or more branches of the energy industry. Requires the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to institute suits in the district courts of the United States requesting the issuance of such relief as is appropriate under this Act. Provides that any person who knowingly violates any provision of this title shall, upon conviction, be punished, in the case of an individual, by a fine of not to exceed $500,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed ten years, or both, or in the case of a corporation, by a fine of not to exceed $5,000,000 or by suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce for a period not to exceed ten years, or both. Title II: Federal Energy Commission - Establishes an independent regulatory commission to be known as the Federal Energy Commission, consisting of five Commissioners who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that for the purpose of assuring a sufficient supply of energy resource products throughout the United States with the greatest possible economy and with regard to the proper utilization and conservation of natural resources, the Commission shall divide the country into regional districts which shall be served by energy refinery assets designated by the Commission for such purpose. Provides that, beginning with the expiration of the three-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall, by rule, prescribe all rates and charges (or the manner for determining all rates and charges) made, demanded, or received by any energy refinery asset for or in connection with the sale of any energy resource products. Requires the Commission to specify (or prescribe a manner for specifying) the price of energy resource products at all levels of sale if the Commission finds that such action is necessary to avoid excessive prices to the ultimate consumer of such products.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 145 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish on specified public lands of the United States national petroleum reserves the development of which needs to be regulated in a manner consistent with the total energy needs of the Nation, including but not limited to, national defense. Requires the Secretary to review the potential for oil and gas production, in the State of Alaska, and to submit to Congress within one year a plan of development.
Bill· HRH.R. 2137 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Tax Relief and Energy Conservation Tax Act - Allows a tax credit of $300 under the Internal Revenue Code for each taxable year for each personal exemption claimed by a taxpayer. Authorizes quarterly payments of such credit if the estimated overpayments for the taxable year exceed $100. Provides that such credits shall not be treated as income. Allows a tax credit equal to 20 cents per gallon of gasoline and special fuels times the number of gallons attributable the commuting or business related highway travel in excess of 10,000 miles during the taxable year. Defines "commuting or business related highway travel" to include transportation between an individual's residence and the postsecondary educational institution at which he is a student or the facility at which he participates in a job training program. Allows another personal exemption for dependents in addition to the one authorized to be taken as credit under this Act to individuals not filing joint returns. Redefines the term "dependent" for the purposes of such additional personal exemption. Imposes an gasoline sold by the producer or importer thereof, or by any producer of gasoline, a normal tax of 4 cents per gallon to be reduced to 1 1/2 cents per gallon on October 1, 1977. Imposes, in addition to the tax imposed above, an energy conservation tax of 20 cents an energy conservation tax of 20 cents per gallon on gasoline sold by the producer or importer thereof. Provides that such tax shall be imposed on floor stocks held by a dealer for sale on the month after enactment of this Act, but not on retail stocks held at the retail outlet at such time. Provides that gasoline used as fuel in any nonhighway vehicle used for recreational purposes shall not be subject to the energy conservation tax. Imposes an additional excise tax on diesel fuel and special motor fuels sold for use or used in diesel-powered highway vehicles or any recreational non-highway vehicle or in any aircraft in noncommercial aviation. Repeals the deduction for State and local taxes on gasoline and certain motor fuels. Makes technical amendments with respect to the Highway Trust Fund and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 2121 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Strip Mining Abolition Act - Requires public participation in the development and enforcement of regulations and standards promulgated and permits issued under this Act pertaining to strip mining. Empowers the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) investigate and inspect to insure compliance with this Act; (2) hold public hearings; (3) issue cease-and- desist orders; and (4) order the revocation, suspension or modification of permits. Title I: Environmental Protection Coal Mining Limitations - Prohibits development of any new or previously mined and abandoned site for coal surface mining and, within 6 months, contour surface coal mining. Allows continuation of non-contour coal mining if a permit is obtained, containing provisions for a reduction of mining production in three years to 50 percent of the 1974 level. Prohibits surface coal mining after 6 months unless a permit is obtained, containing provisions for land stabilization and postmining land use. Prohibits the issuance of permits for mining within 300 feet of dwellings or public buildings or that will interrupt watercourses. Sets forth requirements for permit applications, including submission of ownership statements, mining maps, a hydrologic effect statement, and results of test borings and core samplings. Sets forth requirements for mining and stabilization plans required of permit applicants, including identification of the entire mining area over the life of the operations, a statement of land uses prior to mining, a detailed description of mining and land stabilization methods, and a time schedule of operations. Requires public liability insurance on such operations for resulting personal and property damage. Requires surface coal mining operators to: (1) restore land to a condition capable of supporting prior uses; (2) carry on stabilization along with mining operations; (3) preserve topsoil; (4) restore the original contour of the land; (5) revegetate the land; (6) maintain hydrologic balance in the area; and (7) meet certain requirements in the use of explosives. Requires underground mine operators to: (1) backfill mine wastes in mine voids for mines opened after enactment of this Act where possible; (2) provide for adequate ground support; (3) seal all portals; and (4) refrain from use of water impoundments. Allows local, State, and Federal agencies to file objections to surface mining and stabilization plans and request and receive hearings at which the permit applicant must establish that his plans comply with applicable law. Requires the Administrator to make a decision within 30 days of such hearings on issuing a permit. Requires permit applicants whose permits have been approved to file a performance bond sufficient to assure stabilization in the event of forfeiture. Allows release of such bond upon satisfactory completion of mining and stabilization work. Prohibits suspension or revocation of a permit without notice of violations to the permittee and 10 days to take corrective action, without a public hearing (if requested), unless a significant threat to public health, private or public property, land or air exists. Provides for a written statement of reasons of any such action to a permittee and the right to appeal to United States district courts. Requires mine operators to keep specified records and use monitoring equipment. Requires inspection of surface mining sites once a month without notice and public disclosure of reports of such inspections. Provides that the Attorney General, at the Administrators request, may institute civil action to enforce this Act. Requires civil penalties for violations of permits or of this Act. Allows citizen suits against any alleged violators of this Act. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out this title. Prohibits Government procurement from mines in violation of this Act. States that where the surface owner is not the owner of the mineral estate proposed to be surface mined, the permit application shall include the written consent of the owner of such surface land, including lessees. Title II: Abandoned Mine Stabilization - Creates the Abandoned Coal Mine Stabilization Fund and authorizes appropriations to it of $100,000,000 and such other sums thereafter as Congress may appropriate. Directs the fund to be used for acquisition and stabilization of mined lands, acquisition and filling of voids and sealing of tunnels and shafts, and for use by the Secretary of Agriculture to combat erosion caused by mining effects. Limits the use of the fund to lands affected by mining prior to enactment of this Act. Provides for the condemnation of land when the Chief of the Corps of Engineers cannot otherwise acquire land for stabilization purposes. Authorizes bidding for stabilization work contracts, with preference to be given to former employees of surface coal mines. Authorizes matching grants to States which require and transfer land to the chief of the Corps of Engineers for such purposes. Provides for resale of such stabilized land.
Bill· HRH.R. 2122 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Natural Gas Agricultural Priority Act - Provides, under the Natural Gas Act, a priority system for specified agricultural uses of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to prohibit any interruption or curtailment of natural gas and take such other steps as are necessary to assure as soon as possible the availability in interstate commerce of sufficient quantities of natural gas for use as a raw material feedstock or process fuel in the production of fertilizer, animal feed grade chemicals, essential agricultural chemicals, and for use in agricultural crop drying. Defines "sufficient quantities of natural gas" for purposes of this Act. Provides that the rule implemented by the Commission shall also apply with respect to the availability of natural gas sold in intrastate commerce in any State which has not, within ninety days, adopted a rule to implement the purposes of the first provision of this Act. Directs the Commission to, by rule, prohibit boiler fuel use of natural gas and propane in interstate and intrastate commerce not contracted for prior to the date of enactment of this Act by users other than residential or small commercial users unless, upon petition by a user, the Commission determines that enumerated criteria are met.
Bill· HRH.R. 2151 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Declares the finding of Congress that domestic supplies of natural gas and petroleum are not sufficient to meet present and anticipated national and regional needs. Declares that the purpose of this Act include: (1) to direct the Federal Power Commission to observe specified congressionally defined objectives in the administration of its authority under the Natural Gas Act respecting the curtailment of natural gas distributed in interstate commerce; and (2) to establish a means to compel transfers of supplies of naturl gas among natural-gas companies. Directs the Commission to review each curtailment plan which is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and to modify such plan as to assure the attainment of the goals set forth in this Act. Provides that any curtailment plan shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide for: (1) the protection of public health, safety, and welfare, and national defense; (2) maintenance of all public services; (3) maintenance of agricultural operations; and (4) minimization of economic distortion. Directs the Commission to direct the interchange, delivery, or transportation of natural gas among natural-gas companies as may be appropriate to the attainment of such objectives. Sets forth procedures for notice to the public and companies who may be affected by specified Commission action.
Bill· HRH.R. 2135 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Federal Oil and Gas Corporation Act - Requires the President to submit each year to the Congress a report on the energy requirements of the Nation for the succeeding five years. Directs the Federal Power Commission to establish a corporation to be known as the Federal Energy Security Corporation, administered by a Board of Directors consisting of five qualified individuals who shall be selected by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires that all members of the Board shall be individuals who believe and profess a demonstrable belief in environmental protection and the purposes of the antitrust and consumer protection laws of the United States. Requires that no member of the Board shall, during his term in office, be engaged in any other business, nor have any financial interest in any business entity which is engaged in the exploration, development, production, transportation, or sale of natural gas or oil. Grants the Corporation power to: (1) explore for natural gas and oil on Federal, State, foreign, or private lands; (2) develop and sell natural gas or oil discovered by exploration, or otherwise obtained by sale, lease, purchase, exchange, or contract, and to build and operate all those facilities necessary for the development or sales of such resources; and (3) engage in research directed toward the development or utilization of abundant and nonpolluting supplies of energy, from whatever source. Requires any Federal agency or department having authority to lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of Federal lands, or rights to natural gas or oil which is or may be located on Federal lands, including offshore rights, to, upon receipt of a request of the Corporation under this Act, grant the Corporation such right to develop without payment within 90 days after the receipt of such request. Directs the Secretary of Defense, acting for the Secretary of the Navy, to transfer possession of certain properties inside the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves, to the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to build, lease, or purchase refining facilities for the crude oil it produces or otherwise obtains only if it is unable to make sales of such oil in a manner which will promote competition among suppliers of crude oil; and to build, lease, or purchase transportation facilities for the natural gas or oil it produces or otherwise obtains only if it is unable to arrange for delivery of such natural gas or oil in a manner which will promote competition among suppliers of natural gas or oil. Requires that sales of natural gas or oil by the Corporation shall be made at fair and reasonable prices designed to promote competition among suppliers of these energy resources. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the next ten succeeding fiscal years $50,000,000 to carry out its activities under this Act. Provides that all funds appropriated pursuant to this Act shall remain available until expended.
Bill· SS. 349 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Truth in Energy Act - Declares it to be the intent of Congress to assure, through a uniform national system, meaningful disclosure of the annual operating cost of specified products, automobiles, and systems, so that consumers can readily compare them and thereby avoid purchasing those which unnecessarily waste energy. Directs the Federal Trade Commission, within nine months after the date of enactment of this Act and after consultation with the Federal Energy Administration, to: (1) define average use cycles for household products and devise procedures by which the average-use cycles of such products may be simulated and by which the energy utilized during any such cycle may be measured or calculated; and (2) adopt the procedure utilized by the Environmental Protection Agency for measuring the fuel economy of automobiles. Provides that the Commission shall direct each manufacturer and importer of applicable products and automobiles to conduct tests in accordance with the procedures established under this Act. Directs the Commission to develop and maintain information on the estimated average-use cycles of each household product and on fuel economy of automobiles. Directs the Commission, within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act and after consultation with the Federal Energy Administration, to establish: (1) model calculation procedures for use by suppliers in determining the estimated annual operating costs of climate conditioning systems; and (2) procedures for suppliers to disclose such estimates to their clients. Sets forth annual estimated operating cost disclosure requirements for suppliers or other persons who sell or offer for sale, or lease or offer for lease any new major energy consuming household product or automobile or any previously unoccupied building for which a climate conditioning system has been designed subsequent to the adoption of procedures provided for under this Act. Makes unlawful the advertisement of such products or automobiles for which procedures have been adopted unless such advertisement states the estimated annual operating cost in accordance with rules established by the Commission. Provides that beginning three months after the date of adoption of procedures for measuring automobile fuel economy, it shall be unlawful for any supplier to advertise the fuel economy of any new automobile unless such economy has been measured in accordance with the procedures established under this Act. Declares that the violation of any disclosure provision of this Act shall constitute an unfair or deceptive practice and shall be subject to proceedings under this Act. Allows the Commission to bring actions in U.S. district courts without regard to the amount in controversy. Permits a person to commence a civil action on his own behalf against: (1) any supplier who is alleged to be inviolation of this Act; or (2) the Commission where there is an alleged failure of the Commission to perform any act or duty which is not discretionary under this Act. Declares that it is the intent of Congress to supersede any and all laws of the States or political subdivisions thereof insofar as they provide for the disclosure of energy consumption and fuel economy, or the annual operating cost of any new major energy consuming household product, automobile, or climate conditioning system if there is in effect and applicable a Federal disclosure requirement with respect to such product, automobile, or system. Requires the Commission to submit an annual report to Congress. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, not to exceed $3,000,000 for fiscal years 1975-77.
Bill· SS. 353 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Directs the Federal Power Commission to allocate natural gas supplies when a shortage of such supplies threatens the public health, safety, or welfare. Requires such an allocation to be equitable among all geographic areas and economic sectors. Terminates such allocation authority on July 1, 1979.
Bill· SS. 323 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Fair Marketing of Petroleum Products Act - Prohibits refiners or distributors of petroleum products from canceling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a franchise unless the retailer or distributor whose franchise is terminated failed to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement of such franchise or failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such franchise, or unless such refiner or distributor withdraws entirely from the sale of refined petroleum products in commerce for sale other than resale in the United States. Sets forth procedural and jurisdictional requirements for suits brought as result of violation of this Act.
Bill· SS. 330 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Revises the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit against the income tax to an individual sixty-five years of age or older for 20 percent of the increased natural gas expenses paid by the taxpayer during that taxable year.
Bill· SS. 319 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Natural Gas Agricultural Priority Act - Provides, under the Natural Gas Act, a priority system for specified agricultural uses of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to prohibit any interruption or curtailment of natural gas and take such other steps as are necessary to assure as soon as possible the availability in interstate commerce of sufficient quantities of natural gas for use as a raw material feedstock or process fuel in the production of fertilizer, animal feed grade chemicals, essential agricultural chemicals, and for use in agricultural crop drying. Defines "sufficient quantities of natural gas" for purposes of this Act. Provides that the rule implemented by the Commission shall also apply with respect to the availability of natural gas sold in intrastate commerce in any State which has not, within ninety days, adopted a rule to implement the purposes of the first provision of this Act. Directs the Commission to, by rule, prohibit boiler fuel use of natural gas and propane in interstate and intrastate commerce not contracted for prior to the date of enactment of this Act by users other than residential or small commercial users unless, upon petition by a user, the Commission determines that enumerated criteria are met.
Bill· SS. 320 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Emergency Natural Gas Act - Directs the Federal Power Commission to grant relief from any existing natural gas allocation plan to producers of fertilizer and agricultural chemicals which require natural gas for their production, when necessary to prevent the impairment of such production. Exempts from this provision such amounts of natural gas as are required by residential and small commercial users. Provides that this Act shall expire on December 31, 1975.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 13 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Authorizes the production of petroleum (including crude oil and associated gas and other hydrocarbons) from Naval Petroleum Reserve Number 1 at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Establishes on the books of the Treasury Department the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. Provides that funds available in the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.
Bill· HRH.R. 2062 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act - Title I: Statement of Findings and policy - Declares that most of the nation's coal reserve can only be mined by underground methods. States the purposes of this Act, including to establish a nationwide program to prevent the adverse effects to society and the environment from surface coal mining. Title II: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Establishes in the Interior Department the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement with a director appointed by the President. States that such office shall administer the programs required by this Act and assist the States in development of State programs for surface coal mining and reclamation. Title III: State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute - Authorizes appropriation to the Secretary of the Interior of sums adequate to provide for each participating State $200,000 for fiscal year 1975, $300,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $400,000 for each fiscal year thereafter for 5 years, to assist the States in carrying on the work or a competent and qualified mining and mineral resources research institute or center agency at the school of mines of one public college or university of the State. Requires such monies to be matched dollar for dollar by the States. Authorizes appropriation of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, such sum to be increased by $2,000,000 each fiscal year for 6 years thereafter, for specific projects in mining and mineral research in research institutes. Directs the Secretary to establish a center for cataloging current and projectd scientific research in mining and mineral resources. Directs the Secretary to establish a center for cataloging current and projected scientific research in mining and mineral resources. Requires the Secretary to appoint an Advisory Committee on Mining and Mineral Research to advise him on all matters concerning mining and mineral resources research. Title IV: Abandoned Mine Reclamation - Creates the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund in the Treasury. Requires operators of coal mines to pay into the fund quarterly fees of $.35 per ton of coal produced by surface mining and $.25 per ton of coal produced by underground mining, or 10 percent of the value of the coal in the mine, whichever is less. Authorizes use of money in the Fund for acquisition and reclamation of abandoned and unreclaimed mined lands and for acquisitions and fillings of voids and sealing of tunnels and entryways in abandoned mines. Permits the Secretary to acquire land by condemnation for reclamation. Encourages States to acquire abandoned and unreclaimed land, and to transfer to the Secretary for reclamation, and authorizes matching grants for such purpose, up to 90 percent of land price. Allows resale of reclaimed land by public bidding, and allows local public participation in determining the use of reclaimed land. Title V: Control of the Environmental Impacts of Surface Coal Mining - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement within 135 days of enactment, a Federal program of enforcement of specified standards to remain in effect until State programs are approved. Directs publication within 180 days of enactment of regulations covering surface coal mining and reclamation, setting standards for State programs. States that such regulations must meet approval of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Requires States, within 18 months of enactment, to submit programs for carrying out this Act, such programs to include a State regulatory authority capable of regulating surface coal mining, State laws providing for sanctions for violations of regulations, and a permit system for surface coal mining regulation. Demands that such State programs meet the approval of the EPA Administrator. Subjects State programs to approval of Secretary of Interior within 6 months. Requires implementation of a Federal program of surface coal mining regulation where States fail in such implementation. Permits State laws and regulations that are more stringent than this Act. Requires, 30 months after enactment, that no surface coal mining shall take place except where a permit, good for 5 years, has been issued. States that permits application must demonstrate ability and intent to comply with this Act and assurance that reclamation can be achieved. Requires permit applications to describe the method of mining and equipment proposed to be used, to describe by maps the land to be affected, and to contain a statement of results of test borings or core samplings of the affected land. States that permits must be accompanied by a mining and reclamation plan which shall include a description of present uses of the land, steps to be taken to prevent environmental damage, and a description of the reclamation activities. Requires the posting of performance bonds and possession of liability insurance by applicants for permits. Sets general performance standards for environmental protection in surface coal mining which permittees under this Act must meet. Imposes additional standards for steep-slope surface mining. Directs the Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations directed at the surface effects of underground mining, including specified requirements. Directs and authorizes inspection of surface coal mining and reclamation to determine compliance with this Act and regulations. Provides for requirement of record keeping and submittal and monitoring by mine operators. Requires surprise inspections by regulatory agencies not less than once a month. Requires civil penalties for violation of this Act or regulations under it. Provides that when an operator completes the backfilling, regrading, and drainage control of a bonded area, he may request a release of 60 percent of the bond. Provides that the remaining amount may be returned upon completion of all reclamation. Allows persons with a legal interest to file objections to release of bond, and for public hearings to follow. Permits any person to bring a civil suit against any person, including the United States, alleged to be in violation of this Act. Allows the court to award costs of litigation to parties in suits brought under this Act. Permits the Secretary to intervene in actions under this Act. Allows, where State regulatory authorities do not exist or fail to act, for Federal enforcement of this Act and of permit conditions. Permits issuance of an order to cease mining and reclamation. Provides for the Attorney General to institute civil suit for a restraining order or injunction to enforce this Act or regulations under it. Directs States to designate as unsuitable for surface coal mining those areas where reclamation is impossible or where land is fragile or of historical value. Prohibits existing mining operations from being declared unsuitable. Requires implementation of a Federal lands program applicable to all surface mining and reclamation operations on Federal land. Requires such program to, at least, adopt all requirements of this Act. Demands separate regulations for programs for special bituminous coal surface mines that meet speicified criteria, and for anthracite coal surface mines which are regulated by environmental protection standards of the States. Title VI: Designation of Lands Unsuitable for Noncoal Mining - Allows the Secretary to designate Federal lands unsuitable for mining materials other than coal, if they are predominantly urban or suburban in character or if such mining operations would have an adverse impact on lands used primarily for residential and related purposes. Title VII: Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Prohibits discrimination against employees for filing suit under this Act and for testifying in a proceeding under this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress. Directs the President to minimize the adverse impact upon employment of any actions taken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make grants to the States to provide cash benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs as a direct result of this Act and who are not eligible for unemployment assistance or who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. Directs the Secretary to contract with the National Academy of Sciences-National Academy of Engineering for a study of surface coal mining conditions in Alaska in order to determine which, if any, of the provisions of this Act should be modified with respect to such operations in Alaska. Directs the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality to contract with the National Academy of Sciences-National Academy of Engineering and other groups for a study of the technology for surface and open-pit mining and reclamation for minerals other than coal designed to assist in the development of regulation for such operations. Directs the Secretary to consult with Indian tribes in studying the regulation of surface mining on Indian lands. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act, as follows: (1) $10,000,000 for various contract authority immediately and for the next two fiscal years; (2) for administrative and other purposes, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $20,000,000 for fiscal years 1976 and 1977, and $30,000,000 for fiscal years thereafter; (3) for research and demonstration projects, $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and for each fiscal year thereafter, $250,000 for the Alaskan surface coal mine study; and (4) $500,000 for the study of surface mining of other minerals. Requires the written consent of the owner of the surface rights before the Secretary shall lease Federally-owned mineral rights, and requires compensation to be paid by the lessee to the surface owner.
Bill· HRH.R. 2002 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Provides a special formula for computing the depreciation deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for byproduct and waste energy conversion facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 1993 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Imposes an excess profits tax of 42 percent under the Internal Revenue Code on the income of corporations engaged in oil production and refining on the amount of profit in excess of the greater of $250,000 or the product of the corporations equity capital and the domestic rate of return on equity for the pertinent taxable year. Provides a tax deduction from gross income for expenses of energy research, development, and exploration. Establishes the Energy Research, Development, and Exploration Trust Fund and appropriates the amount of the revenues generated by the tax imposed by this Act to support the research, development, and exploration activities of the Fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 1967 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Geothermal Energy Control Act - Establishes the National Geothermal Energy Commission. Specifies the composition of the Commission and the terms and compensation of its members. Requires the Commission to determine within one year of the date of enactment of this Act all areas of the United States not included under the leasing authority of the Geothermal Steam Act whose prospects for the extraction of geothermal steam or associated geothermal resources are good enough to warrant expenditures of money for that purpose. Provides that such lands shall be divided into parcels for licensing purposes and that a person may only develop such parcel if he has been granted a license to do so. States that such licenses shall be valid for ninety-nine years, with extensions at the option of the licensee for as long as such steam or resource is so developed. Provides that persons holding licenses under this Act may apply for a license to market provided that the geothermal steam or resource is marketed in the same energy form as such steam or resource was extracted from such parcel, or be marketed as water. Stipulates that any holder of a license under this Act who converts any geothermal resource covered by such license to electricity may only sell such electrical or other form of energy to an existing utility company or person licensed to transmit the electricity or other form of energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 1918 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Provides for emergency loans under the Small Business Act to small business concerns adversely affected by the energy shortage of energy producing materials.
Bill· HRH.R. 1869 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Designates the national laboratory at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the "Oak Ridge National Laboratory". Designates the atomic reactor at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the "Holified Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor".
Bill· SS. 310 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1975
Natural Gas Conservation Act - Extends the application of the Natural Gas Act to the direct sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. Provides that the Act and the Federal Power Commission's regulatory authority shall not apply to the sale of natural gas dedicated for the first time or rededicated to interstate commerce on or after January, 1975, or produced from wells commenced on or after January, 1975, for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use, by any person, provided that person is not engaged in the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce. Sets forth the Federal Power Commission's power over rates and charges made by any natural gas company specified in the above paragraph. Authorizes the Federal Power Commission for three years from the date of enactment to monitor the prices of natural gas sales exempted under this Act, and if necessary to establish ceilings as to the future rates of and charges for such sales.
Bill· SS. 269 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1975
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Defines "new natural gas" as gas reserves which the Federal Power Commission, in its discretion, determines was not dedicated to interstate commerce prior to the date of enactment of this Act. Defines "old natural gas" as those supplies of gas which, as determined by the Commission, were dedicated to interstate commerce before the date of enactment of this Act. Provides that the Commission may allow rates and charges for new natural gas in excess of the national ceiling if there are extraordinary expenses that could not be foreseen at the time the national ceiling was established. Gives the Commission specified powers to deny, in whole or in part, any rates and charges made by any natural gas company for or in connection with the sale of new natural gas, and to order a decrease in the charge made for old natural gas. Provides that in any case where a natural gas company purchases natural gas from an affiliate, the Commission may, under specified circumstances, disallow charges made by such company for the purchase of new natural gas. Authorizes and directs the Commission to conduct studies of the production, gathering, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural or artificial gas throughout the United States. States that the Commission shall by regulation establish, and may from time to time modify, a national ceiling for rates and charges for the sale or transfer of new natural gas to natural gas companies. Enumerates factors which shall be considered in establishing a national celing, including: (1) the projected costs attributable to exploration, development, gathering, and sale of natural gas; and (2) the rates and charges that will protect natural gas consumers from unnecessary price increases. Directs that the Commission shall, by regulation, prohibit any interruption or curtailment of natural gas needed for specified agricultural purposes, including the production of fertilizer and essential agricultural chemicals in new and existing plants. States that "sufficient quantities" for such purposes means the amount of natural gas which (1) the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to the Commission is necessary to meet domestic requirements; and (2) the Secretary of State certifies to the Commission are necessary to meet the Nation's humanitarian commitments abroad.
Bill· SS. 271 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1975
Coal Strip Mine Control Act - Declares that the practice of surface mining for coal in the United States has resulted in the devastation of vast areas of land, in substantial environmental degradation, in an economic and social hardship on the people of these areas, and in the loss of significant scenic and natural resources. Title I: Federal Interim Program - Provides that on and after the date of enactment of this Act any coal surface mine the products of which enter commerce or the operations of which affect commerce shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. Requires the issuance of a permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this Act before any person can, after 270 days from the date of enactment of this Act, engage in or carry out surface mining activities. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within 90 days following the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations in connection with surface mining of coal. Sets forth criteria which such regulation shall contain. Provides that such regulations shall insure that: (1) reclamation of the site will return said land to a use and topographical conformance substantially as it existed prior to commencement of operations or to a different use or topographical conformance if proposed in the application for a permit if the Administrator determines that such alternative plan meets the intent and purpose of this Act; (2) mining and reclamation operations will control or prevent erosion, flooding, and pollution of water, release of toxic substances accidental land or rockslides, damage to fish or wildlife or their habitat, or public or private property, waste or mineral resources, destruction or loss of valuable scenic resource, and hazards to public health and safety; and (3) techniques employed in mining and reclamation under this Act conform to the best practicable technology for operations upon land of like nature and character. States that any regulation issued by the Administrator shall be subject to review in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Sets forth procedures for the approval of applications for permits and for renewal of applications. Provides for administrative hearings and for judicial review of such decisions. States that a permit issued under this title shall be valid for a period of one year following its date of issuance and requires the posting of a performance bond with the Administrator before such permit shall be issued. Provides for the immediate termination of any operation in violation of any of the provisions under which a permit was issued and the person holding such permit shall have 15 days within which to repair damages caused by such operation. Makes provision for the revocation of the permit if such person has not terminated his operation or repaired the damages caused by such operation. States that whoever knowingly violates the provisions of this Act or obtains a permit or renewal thereof through fraudulent means shall be fined not more than $10,000. Provides for a fine in an amount equal to not more than $5,000 for each acre of land stripped in violation of provisions of this Act. Makes provision for the release of performance bonds if it shall appear that said bond may be released consistent with the requirements of this title. Provides that if the Administrator does not approve the reclamation performed by the permittee he shall notify the permittee within twenty days after the request for release is filed. Provides for judicial review of any decision. Title II: State Regulatory Program - Provides that each State in which surface mining for coal is conducted shall adopt and submit to the Administrator, within 8 months after the promulgation of criteria and guidelines by the Administrator, a program which provides for the regulation of surface mining in such State. States that the Administrator shall approve or disapprove such program within four months. Sets forth criteria that such a program shall include. States that after the effective date of any regulatory program under this title, each State shall transmit to the Administrator a copy of any permit application received by such State and provide notice to the Administrator of all actions related to the consideration of the applications, including all permits proposed to be issued by the State. Provides that no permit shall be issued until the Administrator is satisfied that the conditions to be imposed by the State meet the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to require any person owning or operating any surface coal mine to establish and maintain records, install, use, and maintain monitoring equipment and provide such other information as he may reasonable require. Provides that the Administrator or his representative shall have a right of entry to, upon, or through any surface coal mine or any premise in which any records required to be maintained are kept. States that such records, reports, or other information required by this title shall be available to the public unless such access would devulge methods or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets. Provides for Federal enforcement of violations of a State regulatory program or of any order issued by the Administrator under this title. Makes provisions for judicial review of actions of the Administrator in approving a State regulatory program under this title. Title III: - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture upon request of States to provide to the States and soil conservation districts technical assistance for developing plans for the reclamation and rehabilitation of land damaged by surface mining. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to carry out the purpose of such a plan. Title IV: - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as determined by Congress for fiscal years 1974 and 1975, and thereafter such sums as may be required for the purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 272 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1975
Designates the Holifield National Laboratory at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the "Oak Ridge National Laboratory".
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