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Bill· SS. 259 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1977
Extends the time period for certain oil and gas leases committed to a specified development plan until July 23, 1981. Stipulates that such extension shall cease to apply to leases where diligent drilling operations are not diligently prosecuted so as to produce oil or gas in sufficient quantities, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 11 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1977
Directs the President to call a National Leadership Conference on Energy Policy during 1977. Declares that the purpose of the Conference shall be to develop specific proposals to increase supplies of energy with minimum impact on the environment while decreasing energy demand without harming America's economic recovery. Stipulates that representatives of various groups shall be included in the Conference. Establishes procedures for preparations for the Conference, including the appointment of a 15-member committee by the President.
Bill· HRH.R. 1923 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
Exempts the Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir project of Louisiana and Texas from payment of annual charges to the United States for the use of lands within the Sabine National Forest, Texas.
Bill· HRH.R. 1857 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
National Power Resources Act - Declares it the policy of the Federal Government to promptly develop, construct, and operate, in cooperation with the private sector, needed nuclear power generation facilities. Establishes a National Power Resources Authority. Directs the Authority to: (1) select and acquire suitable locations for not less than twenty nuclear power generation plants; (2) invite participation by interested Federal, State, and local agencies, by electric utilities and citizens' groups, and by other interested groups and individuals in the selection of locations for the construction of facilities; and (3) establish and maintain appropriate high standards of safety and environmental protection. Authorizes the Authority to make available to private industry, on suitable terms of sale or lease, the completed power generation facilities. Requires that reduced costs of power be passed on to ultimate consumers in the form of lower rates. Grants the Authority power to exercise the right of eminent domain. Requires the Authority to transmit annually to the President and Congress a comprehensive report on its operations, activities, and accomplishments under this Act, together with legislative recommendations. Authorizes the Authority to issue and sell bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000,000 outstanding at any on time. Sets forth provisions governing the establishment, structure, and powers of the Authority. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 197 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 January 1977
Conservation Gas Act - Declares that the formulation and implementation of natural gas conservation programs are matters of local concern, subject to regulation by State utility regulatory commissions. Stipulates that the Federal Power Commission shall be without authority to alter natural gas conservation programs upon a certification to the Commission by the State agency that the State has assumed authority over such programs.
Bill· SS. 199 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 January 1977
Conservation Gas Act and Residential Insulation Credit Act - Title I: Conservation Gas Programs - Conservation Gas Act - Declares that the formulation and implementation of natural gas conservation programs are matters of local concern, subject to regulation by State utility regulatory commissions. Stipulates that the Federal Power Commission shall be without authority to alter natural gas conservation programs upon a certification to the Commission by the State agency that the State has assumed authority over such programs. Title II: Residential Insulation Credits - Residential Insulation Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable credit against the individual income tax for 30 percent of the taxpayer's expenditures that do not exceed $750 for the installation of qualified insulation in his residence. Limits application of this credit to improvements made after this Act's enactment, in dwellings in existence on January 1, 1977. Defines qualified insulation as any device designed primarily to reduce building heat loss or gain which meets performance criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has a useful life of at least three years, and is originally used by the taxpayer. Reduces the $750 limitation on the expenditures which may be taken into account for this credit by subtracting amounts taken into account by the taxpayer in previous tax years. Prorates the allowable credit among joint owners and tenant stockholders according to their proportionate interests in the buildings in which they dwell. Prohibits increasing the basis of any building for expenditures for which this credit is taken.
Bill· SS. 207 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 January 1977
Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration to guarantee loans to finance construction and operation of electric transmission facilities to provide electrical energy to municipalities with 25,000 inhabitants or less. Stipulates that such loan guarantee authority shall terminate on September 30, 2006.
Bill· HRH.R. 1736 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to require mandatory allocation of natural gas whenever natural gas supplies are in such short supply that a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is posed. Establishes criteria governing the operation of the mandatory allocation program. Stipulates that such authority shall expire on July 1, 1978. Requires the Commission to report to Congress if it determines that a mandatory allocation program is not needed.
Bill· HRH.R. 1661 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act to direct the Federal Energy Administration to prohibit any pricing practices in the furnishing of any fuel or other form of energy (including electricity) to the ultimate consumer which allow per unit rates to vary inversely with total consumption.
Bill· HRH.R. 1695 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax deduction for expenditures for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's home or any residential structure he owns. Provides that qualified improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 1664 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Interfuel Competition Act - Amends the Clayton Act to make it unlawful for any corporation simultaneously engaged in the production and refining of petroleum and in the marketing of petroleum products from: (1) acquiring any coal, oil shale, tar sands, uranium, geothermal steam, or solar energy asset after the enactment of this section; or (2) owning or controlling any such asset after the expiration of three years following the enactment of this Act. Requires companies subject to the provisions of this Act to file reports with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Attorney General and the Commission to take appropriate enforcement action in the United States courts. Imposes criminal penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and/or imprisonment of up to ten years for knowing violations of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1629 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Utility Services Stamp Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish and administer a utility services stamp program designed to assist low- income and fixed income households in meeting monthly utility costs. Prescribes a schedule of benefits relating the number of persons in the household and its taxable income to the allotment of coupons it is eligible to receive. Stipulates that responsibility for certification of eligible households and issuance of stamps shall rest with the States, subject to the approval of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to reimburse participating States for costs incurred in administering the program. Stipulates that the value of the utility stamp provided to a qualified household under this Act shall not be considered to be income or resources for any purposes under any Federal or State law. Declares that any landlord who accepts any part of his rental charges in utility service stamps shall be deemed to have agreed to stated conditions regarding increases in rent. Imposes criminal penalties for uses of utility stamps not authorized by this Act.
Bill· SS. 37 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Amendments to the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to guarantee loan obligations issued for the purpose of financing the construction and operational costs of commercial demonstration facilities for: (1) the conversion of biomass into synthetic fuels; and (2) the generation of desirable forms of energy (including synthetic fuels) in commercial quantities from bioconversion. Stipulates that the outstanding indebtedness guaranteed or committed under this Act shall at no time exceed $300,000,000. Requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the conditions of any such guarantee. Details conditions under which the Administrator may guarantee an obligation. Establishes procedures for consultation with affected States, localities and Indian tribes. Prohibits the making of Federal commitments where the Governor of the affected State is opposed unless there is an overriding national interest favoring such Federal action. Specifies procedures in the event of a default on any guarantee under this Act. Requires full reports to Congressional committees on proposed Federal actions under this Act. Directs the Administrator to submit a comprehensive plan for energy productions and conservation demonstration programs to the Congress. Establishes a separate fund in the Treasury to finance the programs authorized by this Act. Directs the Administrator to deposit in the fund all amounts received as interest payments or repayments of principal on loans which are guaranteed under this Act. Directs the Administrator to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury at any time the moneys available in the fund are insufficient to enable the Administrator to carry out his responsibilities. Prohibits the transfer of any part of the program authorized by this Act to any other agency or authority, except pursuant to Act of Congress. Requires employees and officials within the Energy Research and Development Administration to file annual reports with the Administrator with respect to any financial interest in any property or business receiving financial assistance under this Act to which they may have knowledge. Imposes a fine of $2,500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violation of this Act by any employee or official of the Administration.
Bill· SS. 109 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Natural Gas Agricultural Priority Act of 1977 - Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Power Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Stipulates that the Secretary of Agriculture shall determine which agricultural-related purposes are essential.
Bill· SS. 122 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Electric Utility Rate Reform and Regulatory Improvement Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to reform inequities in the structure of electric utility rates. Title II: Utility Rate Reform - Limits the applicability of this title to sales of electric energy for purposes other than resale by an electric utility, where sales by such utility for purposes other than resale exceed 200 million kilowatt-hours during the second preceding calendar year. Imposes national minimum standards on utility rate structures, to be enforced by State regulatory authorities. Prohibits rate structures which allow lower rates for increased consumption without a showing that such lower rates actually reflect decreased costs. Authorizes State regulatory agencies to eliminate price differentials for residential users of subsistence quantities of electricity. Requires that information regarding utility rate schedules be provided to electric consumers by utilities. Stipulates that promotional and advertising costs, with exceptions, may not be treated by a utility as an operating expense for purposes of rate determination. Requires evidentiary hearings by regulatory authorities on proposed rate increases. Restricts the use of automatic fuel adjustment clauses by requiring an annual review of the use of such clauses by electric utilities. Authorizes State regulatory authorities to prescribe variances upon application by electric consumers or utilities suffering undue hardship due to the requirements of this title. Authorizes State authorities to prescribe loan management techniques to reduce maximum kilowatt demand on electric utilities. Establishes procedures to be followed by States authorities in prescribing methods for determining costs of services to electric consumers. Requires electric utilities to furnish specified information in accordance with procedures to be established by the Federal Power Commission. Establishes an Electric Utility Ratemaking Assistance Office in the Federal Energy Administration to provide information and assistance with respect to ratemaking policies and procedures established by this Act. Establishes procedures governing participation in regulatory proceedings by State agencies and electric consumers. Establishes procedures for initiation of civil actions and judicial review where provisions of this title are involved. Title III: Financial Assistance to State Regulatory Authorities - Authorizes the Electric Utility Ratemaking Assistance Office (established by Title II of this Act) to make grants to State regulatory authorities for the following purposes: (1) to increase the quantity and quality of State regulatory staff; (2) to establish programs to meet Federal consumer representation requirements; and (3) to demonstrate innovative rate structures. Prescribes criteria for the allotment of funds to the States. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 in any fiscal year for grants to improve staffing. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for grants for consumer representation, and $5,000,000 for grants for rate structure innovation.
Bill· SS. 110 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas by producers of new natural gas. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates. Prohibits the Commission from utilizing prices charged for new natural gas as a basis for determining whether or not to grant certificates of public convenience or necessity to natural gas transportation companies.
Bill· SS. 112 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Energy Policy Act - Requires all agencies of the Federal Government, to the fullest extent possible, to utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach to insure the integrated use of both physical and social sciences in producing, conserving, and utilizing the Nation's energy resources. Establishes the Council on Energy Policy in the Executive Office of the President to: (1) serve as the principal adviser to the President on energy policy; (2) make recommendations to the President and Congress for resolving conflict between the policies relating to energy of different Federal agencies; and (3) keep Congress fully and currently informed of all its activities. Directs the Council to promulgate guidelines for the preparation of energy resource statements by other Federal agencies. Requires that such guidelines be implemented for major Federal activities that affect energy resources. Directs the Council to prepare and submit to the President and Congress annually an energy report to accompany the Energy Plan to be prepared by the Council under this Act. Specifies that the Energy Plan shall be for the purposes of energy development, utilization, and conservation. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts to carry out the purposes of this Act: $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; and $4,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter.
Bill· SS. 97 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Energy Conservation Tax Credits for Residences and Small Businesses Amendment - Allows a refundable income tax credit for 30 percent of the expenditures not exceeding $750 which the taxpayer paid or incurred during the taxable year for the installation of insulation or energy-conserving components which improve heating plant efficiency in his principal residence. Limits the application of this credit to expenditures paid or obligated before 1980 for installations made between June 30, 1977, and 1980 in dwellings in existence on May 25, 1977. Allows a refundable income tax credit for 40 percent of the first $1,000, and a secondary credit for 25 percent of the next $6,400 paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the installation of qualified solar or wind and energy equipment in his principal residence. Reduces these limitations by subtracting the amounts taken into account for these credits in previous tax years. Limits these credits to equipment installed, and expenditures made or incurred, between June 30, 1977, and 1982. Prorates each of the above credits for residential improvements among joint owners and cooperative shareholders according to their proportionate interests in the residential property. Provides for the refund of any allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current liability. Allows an investment tax credit for 20 percent of the qualified investment cost of depreciable insulation and solar or wind energy equipment installed between 1977 and 1980 by small businesses with an adjusted gross income not exceeding $400,000. Provides an investment tax credit for ten percent of the qualified investment costs of wind or solar energy equipment placed in service by such business between 1980 and 1982, and of depreciable insulation placed in service between 1977 and 1980. Provides that the qualified investment in such equipment shall be: one-third of the cost of equipment having a useful life of three to five years; two-thirds of the cost of equipment having a useful life of five to seven years; and 100 percent of the cost of equipment having a useful life longer than seven years. Allows corporations with employee stock ownership plans, which qualify them for the 11 percent investment credit under the Tax Reduction Act of 1975, to take a credit for an additional two percent of the qualified costs of these investments. Defines each type of equipment for which tax credits are allowable under this Act, providing that such equipment must: (1) have a useful life of at least three years; (2) have its original use commence with the taxpayer; and (3) meet appropriate performance criteria to be established by the Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Energy Research and Development Administration. Disallows any investment credit for portable air conditioners or heating units used primarily for human comfort. Provides an additional excise tax on gasoline sold between 1977 and 1981. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a specific proposal to the Congress for the establishment of an executive agency to conduct an ongoing evaluation of new technologies and improvements in heating equipment.
Bill· SS. 93 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
National Energy Mobilization Act - Title I: National Energy Mobilization Board - Establishes in the executive branch an independent agency to be known as the National Energy Mobilization Board. Authorizes the Board to enter into contracts to acquire and dispose of property and to take such other measures as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Title II: Authorized Energy Programs - Directs the Board to estimate energy needs of the United States and to establish domestic energy production and conservation targets. Stipulates that such targets shall be set in annual increments over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Board to identify and monitor the activities of private and governmental entities necessary to achieve such targets. Empowers the Board to obtain such information as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Board to require the allocation of essential supplies of materials and equipment necessary to maximize domestic energy supplies. Directs the Board to establish a Federal energy resource assessment program. Directs the Board to study the feasibility and material needs of one or more oil and natural gas pipeline routes from the Naval Petroleum Reserve Number Four in Alaska. Directs the Board to submit periodic reports to Congress on the progress of such study. Authorizes the Board to prepare a Federal Facilities Energy Program to utilize idle or surplus resources of the Federal Government to augment the production of domestic energy resources. Directs the Board to review and evaluate Federal agency procedures in order to identify areas where unreasonable procedural delays and impediments can be eliminated. Title III: Programs Requiring Express Legislative Authorization - Directs the Board to prepare a Federal Coal Production Program consisting of a legislative recommendation for the accelerated exploration and production of domestic coal resources. Directs the Board to develop a Federal Energy Transportation System Improvement Program consisting of legislative recommendations for programs to assure the development of energy-efficient transportation systems. Authorizes the Board to prepare an Energy Capital Investment Program, designed to make adequate capital available for private investment in the production, development and transportation of conventional energy supplies. Stipulates that no program under this title shall be carried out until a report describing the program has been transmitted to the Congress. Authorizes the Board to make loan guarantees for high-priority energy projects, up to a maximum of $100,000,000 for any one project. Establishes eligibility criteria for such projects. Title IV: Advisory Committees and Interagency Coordination - Authorizes the Board to establish advisory committees to consult with the Board during the development of any program established pursuant to this Act. Directs all agencies of the Federal Government to develop techniques to conserve energy resources. Title V: General Provisions - Directs the Board to develop an affirmative action plan to assure that no person shall be excluded from participating in any program initiated by the Board on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Stipulates that this Act shall terminate September 30, 1980. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the objectives of this Act.
Bill· SS. 124 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Energy Conservation Incentives Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited income tax credit for insulation installation and heating improvements in the taxpayer's principal residence.
Bill· SS. 61 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Energy Transportation Security Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to require that at least 20 percent of the gross tonnage of oil transported in bulk on ocean vessels for import into the United States be carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, provided that the Secretary finds that such United States vessels as are available will be adequate to carry such quantity. Raises the requirement to 25 percent after June 30, 1978, and to 30 percent after June 30, 1980. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the Congress and the President on the implementation of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act refineries whose capacity is less than 30,000 barrels per day.
Bill· SS. 108 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to stipulate that price controls shall not apply to the first sale of crude oil produced by enhanced recovery operations. Establishes procedures for certification of oil production systems as enhanced recovery operations.
Law· SS. 36 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1977: (1) for nonnuclear energy research, development and demonstration of fossil, solar, geothermal, and other forms of energy and for energy conservation and education, $1,175,671,000; and (2) for environmental research and safety, basic energy sciences, and related nonnuclear programs, $463,742,000. Title I: Nonnuclear Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of fossil energy development, including coal, petroleum, natural gas, solar energy, and geothermal energy development programs. Imposes limits and conditions on fossil energy development programs. Stipulates that authorizations for fossil energy demonstration plants shall expire at the end of three fiscal years without further Congressional action. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a price-support program for demonstration of municipal solid waste reprocessing systems. Imposes limitations on the use of funds for additional nonnuclear programs without specific authorization by Congress. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to make the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration a member of the Water Resources Council. Establishes a program of small grants not to exceed $50,000 for the dissemination of information with respect to energy-conserving technologies. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to prepare a report on the environmental monitoring and assessment costs associated with nonnuclear energy demonstration projects. Title II: For Nonnuclear Environmental Research and Safety, Basic Energy Sciences, Program Support, and Related Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of biomedical and environmental research, operational safety, and basic energy sciences. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Water Resources Council for the water resources evaluation study authorized by the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to the Council on Environmental Quality for the environmental evaluation of nonnuclear energy technologies authorized by such Act. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital expenditures. Places percentage limitations on the amount of cost overruns allowable without additional Congressional authorization. Title III: General Provisions - Stipulates that amounts appropriated may remain available until expended, provided an appropriation Act so specifies. Authorizes use of operating budget funds for the funding of employee-suggested research projects up to the pilot stage of development, subject to specified conditions. Requires officers or employees of the Energy Research and Development Administration involved in administering programs authorized by this Act to disclose all known financial interests in energy-related businesses. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements. Prohibits the use of funds by the Administrator for the services of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory unless such contract provides specific guarantees of self-organization to the employees of such laboratory. Title IV: Organizational Conflicts - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to require disclosure of possible conflicts of interest or unfair competitive advantages resulting from contracts entered into pursuant to such Act. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into such contracts unless such conflict has been avoided or mitigated. Title V: Energy Extension Service - National Energy Extension Service Act - Establishes an Energy Extension Service in the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive program for the identification and application of energy conserving practices and techniques. Stipulates that programs shall provide for technical assistance and practical demonstration in the agricultural, commercial, residential, and small business sectors. Requires that the national program permit States to establish technical support institutes at colleges or universities as designated by the Governor of each State. Stipulates that such program shall be implemented in a manner designed to minimize conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy. Establishes procedures and criteria for the development of State plans for implementing the provisions of this title. Allows for Federal development of plans for States in which an acceptable plan has not been submitted. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop a comprehensive program and plan for coordination of Federal energy education and information dissemination programs. Stipulates that such plan shall detail procedures for assessing the energy efficiency of various Federal programs. Establishes a National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board to conduct a continuing review of the programs developed under this title. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary from the fiscal year 1977 authorization for nonnuclear programs, to carry out the purposes of this title. Prescribes a formula for allocation of such funds to the States.
Bill· SS. 63 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Nuclear Waste Management Act - Establishes the Radioactive Waste Authority as an independent executive agency to establish (1) temporary and permanent nuclear waste facilities, (2) programs for nuclear waste treatment; and (3) fees or user charges for nuclear waste treatment or storage facilities. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a Nuclear Waste Management Fund to furnish financial assistance for nuclear waste management. Authorizes the Executive Director of the Authority to issue fund bonds in denominations of $100,000 to finance eligible programs in accordance with conditions prescribed by this Act. Transfers all functions, powers, and duties of the Energy Research and Development Administration with regard to nuclear waste disposal to the Authority. Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall be construed as transferring research functions from the Administration to the Authority. Stipulates that licensing and regulatory authority shall remain with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Directs the Executive Director of the Authority to appoint a commission to recommend sites as repositories for nuclear waste. Stipulates that any such site: (1) should be deemed safe for long-term storage of nuclear waste until such time as such wastes are harmless to the environment; and (2) should be acceptable for such use by local authorities. Directs that such study consider sites on a worldwide basis.
Bill· SS. 19 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
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. Limits the marketing activities of a person who is a major market shareholder, as such term is defined in this Act, prohibiting the establishment of new distributorships or retail outlets the personnel of which are under the control of such person or under the control of an entity controlled by such person if such activity would yield to such shareholder a specified share of the market for petroleum products. Sets forth procedural and jurisdictional requirements for suits brought as result of violation of this Act.
Bill· SS. 25 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to direct the President to prohibit suppliers of refined petroleum products from curtailing operations within any State by more than ten percent of total output without 180 days' prior written notice to the Governor of the affected State. Stipulates that such curtailments shall not exceed, within any six-month period, 25 percent of the total output of such supplier in that particular State. Limits the applicability of such requirements to marketers and distributors whose operations comprise at least two percent of the total market in such State.
Bill· SS. 17 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act - Allows an income tax credit for 30 percent of the expenditures not exceeding $750 which the taxpayer paid or incurred during the taxable year for the installation of insulation or energy-conserving components which improve heating plant efficiency in his principal residence. Limits the application of this credit to expenditures paid or incurred for installations made between 1976 and 1982 in pre-existing dwellings. Allows an income tax credit for 40 percent of the first $1,000, and a secondary credit for 25 percent of the next $6,400 paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the installation of qualified solar, wind and geothermal energy equipment in his principal residence. Allows an income tax credit for 20 percent of the first $1,000, and a secondary credit for 12.5 percent of the next $6,400 paid or incurred for the installation of wood stove, heat pump, or burner equipment in connection with new solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment which will be the principal source of space heat in the taxpayer's principal residence. Reduces these limitations in subsequent tax years by subtracting the amounts taken into account for these credits in previous tax years. Limits these credits to equipment installed between 1976 and 1982 in the case of solar, geothermal or wind energy equipment, and between 1976 and 1979 for other equipment unless the expenditures are obligated under a binding contract concluded before the end of that period. Prorates each of the above credits for residential improvements among joint owners and cooperative shareholders according to their proportionate interests in the residential property. Provides for the carryover of any allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current income tax liability. Allows an investment tax credit for 20 percent of the qualified investment cost of depreciable geothermal, solar or wind energy equipment placed in service between 1976 and 1980. Provides an investment tax credit for ten percent of the qualified investment costs of wind, solar and geothermal energy equipment placed in service between 1980 and 1982, and of depreciable insulation placed in service between 1976 and 1980. Allows such a credit for 12 percent of the qualified costs of depreciable waste and organic fuel conversion equipment which is placed in service between 1976 and 1980. Provides that the qualified investment in such equipment shall be: one-third of the cost of equipment having a useful life of three to five years; two-thirds of the cost of equipment having a useful life of five to seven years; and 100 percent of the cost of equipment having a useful life longer than seven years. Allows an additional investment credit for expenditures by certain corporations with employee stock plans. Allows an income tax deduction for 22 percent of the gross income from a taxpayer's geothermal energy property after excluding rent or royalties paid in respect of the property. Limits this deduction to 50 percent of the taxable income from such property. Provides that the deduction shall be equitably apportioned between the lessor and lessee of such property. Treats the life tenants of geothermal property as the absolute owners thereof for the purposes of this deduction. Apportions the allowable deduction between the beneficiaries of estates and trusts according to their proportionate interests in the estate or trust income. Disallows any depletion or exploration deductions for the production of geothermal energy. Makes costs incurred for air conditioners or heating units placed in service predominantly for purposes of human comfort ineligible for the investment tax credit. Defines each type of equipment for which credits are allowable under this Act, providing that such equipment must: (1) have a useful life of at least three years; (2) have its original use commence with the taxpayer (with the exception of waste and organic fuel conversion equipment); and (3) meet specified performance criteria to be established by the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Energy Administration, or the Environmental Protection Agency. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a comprehensive study and report to the President and Congress, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, on the proper role of the Federal Government in encouraging the recycling of solid waste materials through tax incentives and other devices.
Bill· SS. 56 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to direct the President to establish an allocation and licensing program among importers of certain residual fuel oils and middle distillates which may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for duty-free consumption. Specifies the percentage of 1976 imports of such products which may be entered or withdrawn from warehousing by importers. Increases the duty on certain crude petroleum products, middle distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, motor fuels, napthas, mineral oil, petroleum lubricants, and liquid hydrocarbon petroleum derivatives. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the amount of such duties collected on certain petroleum products to the State in which such products are first sold, based on importer reports made to the Federal Energy Administration.
Bill· SS. 18 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Octane Disclosure Act - Requires disclosure to prospective purchasers of gasoline sold or shipped in interstate commerce of specified information which relates to the octane rating of such gasoline. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to inspect retail establishments to the extent necessary to enforce such disclosure requirements. Sets civil penalties for the violation of such disclosure requirements. Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act by making it unlawful for automobile manufacturers to fail to provide written information relating to the octane levels of gasoline appropriate for use in the engines of each automobile sold or shipped in interstate commerce. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to develop standard methods for calculating octane ratings and for testing and assuring the purity and content of gasoline. Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act by requiring the Commission to publish information correlating octane ratings of gasoline sold to purchasers with octane ratings contained in literature furnished by automobile manufacturers.
Bill· HRH.R. 1609 (95th)failed
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Coal Pipeline Act - Authorizes the exercise of the right of eminent domain by any carrier of coal by coal pipeline who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Department of the Interior. Stipulates that, before issuance of such certificate, environmental considerations and the need for energy domestically shall be weighed before the Secretary of the Interior makes a finding. Requires that no carrier granted the power of eminent domain under this Act shall transport any coal in which it has any ownership interest. Establishes procedures for making application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, for antitrust review, and for enforcement under this Act. Imposes a maximum fine of $10,000, six months imprisonment, or both, for knowing violation of any provision of, or regulation issued pursuant to, this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1564 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Interfuel Competition Act - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit any person engaged in the production and refining of petroleum or natural gas, or both: (1) from acquiring any interest in the coal business, oil shale business, uranium business, nuclear reactor business, geothermal steam business, or solar energy business after the enactment of this Act; or (2) from owning or controlling any coal business, oil shale business, uranium business, nuclear reactor business, geothermal steam business, or solar energy business after the expiration of three years after the enactment of this Act. Requires each person who has any interest in, owns or controls any coal business, oil shale business, uranium business, nuclear reactor business, geothermal steam business, or solar energy business, within 120 days after the enactment of this Act, to file with the Attorney General such reports concerning each such business as the Attorney General may by regulation require. Directs the Attorney General to take appropriate enforcement action in the United States district courts. Imposes criminal penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and/or imprisonment of up to ten years for knowing violations of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1562 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Power Commission from regulating sales or deliveries of natural gas by producers of new natural gas. Prohibits the Commission from regulating rates or charges made by natural gas companies dealing with affiliates to the extent that such prices do not exceed current prices paid for comparable gas to nonaffiliates. Prohibits the Commission from utilizing prices charged for new natural gas as a basis for determining whether or not to grant certificates of public convenience or necessity to natural gas transportation companies.
Bill· HRH.R. 1502 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Establishes as an independent agency of the executive branch the Solar Energy Loan Administration to provide financing to homeowners for the purchase of solar- powered residential heating and cooling equipment. Authorizes the Administrator of the Solar Energy Loan Administration to make loans, repayable at two percent interest, for the purchase and installation of such equipment. Requires that equipment meet such minimum standards as are developed under the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act. Authorizes up to $100,000,000 to be appropriated to provide an initial amount for the program under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1479 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Natural Gas Temporary Purchase Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to authorize the Federal Power Commission to exempt from regulation sales of natural gas to interstate pipelines where such sales are not otherwise committed to interstate commerce and where the pipeline company is curtailing deliveries of natural gas supplies.
Bill· HRH.R. 1460 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Amends the Natural Gas Act to exempt transactions involving persons engaged in the production or gathering and sale of natural gas from regulation by the Federal Power Commission, provided such persons are not engaged in the transmission of natural gas.
Bill· HRH.R. 1466 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 89 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Establishes within the House of Representatives a Select Committee on Energy to study all aspects of the exploration, research and development, production, importation, distribution, and use of all energy-related resources, including national priorities and policies with regard to energy. Gives the Committee legislative jurisdiction over energy related matters.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 91 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should direct the Secretary of the Interior to make prompt arrangements to conserve helium as an energy-saving measure.
Bill· HRH.R. 1358 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
National Energy Extension Service Act - Establishes an Energy Extension Service in the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive program for the identification and application of energy conserving practices and techniques. Stipulates that programs shall provide for technical assistance and practical demonstration in the agricultural, commercial, residential, and small business sectors. Requires that the national program permit States to establish technical support institutes at colleges or universities as designated by the Governor of each State. Stipulates that such program shall be implemented in a manner designed to minimize conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy. Establishes procedures and criteria for the development of State plans for implementing the provisions of this Act. Allows for Federal development of plans for States in which an acceptable plan has not been submitted. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop a comprehensive program and plan for coordination of Federal energy education and information dissemination programs. Stipulates that such plan shall detail procedures for assessing the energy efficiency of various Federal programs. Establishes a National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board to conduct a continuing review of the programs developed under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Prescribes a formula for allocation of such funds to the States.
Bill· HRH.R. 1305 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
National Energy and Conservation Corporation (AMPOWER) Act - Establishes a National Energy and Conservation Corporation (AMPOWER) to achieve specified goals, including: (1) the exploration, development, and production of public lands and tideland oil, natural gas, oil shale, and coal either independently or in partnership with private industry; and (2) the acceleration of creation and demonstration of specified technologies. Declares it the policy of Congress that production costs in excess of market prices should be funded through appropriations as a cost of national security. Stipulates that fuels produced by the Corporation shall be sold by competitive bid, with 50 percent of such production reserved for bids from publicly owned utilities and governmental entities. Specifies procedures and requirements governing the operation of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to issue bonds not to exceed an aggregate of $30,000,000,000 outstanding at any one time. Authorizes the Corporation to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire easements or rights-of-way necessary to further the purposes of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for persons who make false statements with an intent to defraud the Corporation. Imposes criminal penalties for conspiracy to defraud the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to consider environmental factors in decisions regarding the construction and siting of facilities under this Act. Requires public hearings on siting proposals by the Corporation. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000,000, to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1324 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Coal Slurry Pipeline Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize common carriers of coal to acquire the power of eminent domain in U.S. district courts for the construction of any proposed coal pipelines when such carriers cannot acquire by negotiation the right-of-way required for such construction. Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire: (1) lands owned by the United States or by any State; (2) lands held in trust by the United States for an Indian or Indian tribe; or (3) any right to use or develop water. Stipulates that the power of eminent domain granted pursuant to this Act may be exercised only by a carrier holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Commission to issue such a certificate if it finds that the project is in the national interest. Sets forth the factors that the Commission shall consider in making such a decision. Prohibits the transportation of coal by pipeline carriers where such coal was (1) mined or produced by or under the authority of the carrier; (2) owned in whole or in part by the carrier; or (3) is coal in which the carrier had any direct or indirect interest. Requires Interstate Commerce Commission approval of coal pipeline transfer, merger, and acquisition transactions. Prohibits the Commission from issuing certificates of public convenience without the advice of the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission that such action would not adversely affect competition, restrain trade, further monopolization, or otherwise create or maintain a situation in contravention of the antitrust laws. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Commission, to institute a civil action in U.S. district court for a restraining order or injunction to enforce any provision of this Act or any regulation issued under the authority of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and/or six months' imprisonment for knowing and willful violations of this Act. Requires that coal pipelines subject to this Act be buried underground if practicable. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations as necessary to apply provisions of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to coal pipeline facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 1177 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Emergency Coal Administration Act - Establishes within the Federal Energy Office of the President an Emergency Coal Administration, to be administered by the Administrator of the Federal Energy Office. Authorizes the Administrator to take such action as may be necessary to insure the maximum increase in the production, transportation, and conversion of coal so long as the present energy crisis exists. Sets forth the powers and authority of the Administrator under the provisions of this Act, including the following: (1) to set goals for the production and conversion of coal into energy; (2) to encourage, assist, and take steps for increased production, transportation, and conversion of coal into energy; (3) to issue orders which shall constitute a prior claim upon producers of materials and supplies essential to the increased production, transportation, and conversion of coal into energy; and (4) to afford financial incentives for conversion to the use of coal as a source of energy. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts directly or for the account of any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the production, transportation, and conversion of coal for equipment, parts, or other essential articles. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a labor board composed of representatives of labor and management to have authority now vested in the National Mediation Service with respect to labor disputes affecting coal production, transportation, and conversion industries. Authorizes financial and other assistance to labor organizations in order to recruit, train, or retrain personnel to achieve the objectives of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to engage in research and development including, but not limited to, the construction and operation of pilot plants and projects relating to the production, transportation and conversion of coal. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1169 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Family Farm Energy Conversion Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of anaerobic digesters. Defines "anaerobic digester" as any combination of machines, devices, and structures whose combined functions include anaerobic digestion and are to receive, process, monitor, and control the input of organic waste to the anaerobic digester, to receive, process, monitor and control the output of products from anaerobic digestion, to store such products in a useful form and to recycle such products as may be required for efficient performance. Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit a report regarding the results of such study to the President and the Congress; (2) have printed and make available to the public a brief pamphlet describing no fewer than two models of anaerobic digesters which he considers efficient and safe for operation; (3) institute a pilot project to demonstrate the field performance of optimum anaerobic digesters in at least 100 farms throughout the United States; and (4) issue a report summarizing the results of such trials which shall be presented to the appropriate congressional committees and made available to the public. Authorizes the Secretary, if a pilot project has proved an anaerobic digester to be cost effective and safe, to make grants to farmers owning farms of 640 acres or less for the construction of such digesters. Directs the Director of the Agricultural Research Service to train Soil Conservation Service field personnel in the operation and maintenance of digester systems in order that such field personnel may more effectively assist farmers on their projects. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration at least every six months to determine whether the grant program under this Act is working to the benefit of the small business community. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 for purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1215 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Lifeline Rate Act - Stipulates that no rate schedule of an electric utility, including distributors of electricity generated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, shall result in a per kilowatt-hour charge to residential consumers for a subsistence quantity of electric energy greater than the lowest charge to any other consumer of electricity. Sets forth procedures for civil suits and judicial review where violations by utility regulatory authorities are alleged under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1165 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish programs for the development and demonstration of solar thermal conversion systems in greenhouses, crop-drying facilities, live-stock shelters, and other nonresidential agricultural structures. Requires that at least 50 such demonstration projects be operated on family farms, as such term is defined by the Secretary of Agriculture. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 over a three-year period for fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out such program. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of the Nation's agricultural energy requirements to assist in the administration of the solar energy demonstration program authorized by this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a central research information exchange center to disseminate information on agricultural applications of solar thermal conversion technology.
Bill· HRH.R. 1168 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to make grants to assist States and localities in the construction, purchase, and installation of solar energy systems in new and existing public buildings and facilities. Stipulates that such grants shall be in an amount of up to 50 percent of the incremental cost of such systems. Establishes procedures and criteria for submission and approval of projects under this Act. Requires preparation of an energy use analysis for each proposal. Authorizes technical and related services to States and localities with respect to project proposals. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within five years of the date of enactment of this Act, to establish standards for solar energy equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1164 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Establishes, under the National Housing Act, a guaranteed loan program for the acquisition and installation of solar energy heating and cooling systems in dwelling units. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to pay to the lender the difference between five percent interest paid by the borrower and the interest rate charged on such loan.
Bill· HRH.R. 1166 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and insure loans under such Act for the solar heating or cooling of residential structures on family farms.
Bill· HRH.R. 1142 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to guarantee loan obligations issued for the purpose of financing the construction and operational costs of commercial demonstration facilities for: (1) the conversion of coal and other resources into synthetic fuels; (2) the generation of energy from renewable sources; (3) the development of energy-efficient industrial equipment; and (4) geothermal resource development. Requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the conditions of any such guarantee. Prescribes limits for the total amount of outstanding indebtedness subject to Federal guarantees. Details conditions under which the Administrator may guarantee an obligation. Establishes procedures for consultation with affected States, localities and Indian tribes. Prohibits the making of Federal commitments where the national interest does not favor such Federal action. Specifies procedures in the event of a default on any guarantee under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make financial payments to affected States, localities, and Indian tribes for the financing of essential community development and planning resulting from the construction of any facilities assisted by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for grants for such purposes. Requires full reports to Congressional committees on proposed Federal actions under this Act. Directs the Administrator to submit a comprehensive plan for energy productions and conservation demonstration programs to the Congress. Establishes a separate fund in the Treasury to finance the programs authorized by this Act. Makes funds from the Geothermal Resources Development Fund available for loan guarantees for geothermal resource development and demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations of the following sums purposes. Requires employees and officials in policy making positions within the Energy Research and Development Administration to file annual reports with the Administrator with respect to any financial interest in any property or business receiving financial assistance under this Act to which they may have knowledge. Imposes a fine of $2,500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violation of this Act by any employee or official of the Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 1037 (95th)failed
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Energy Transportation Security Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to assure that 20 percent of the gross tonnage of oil transported in bulk on ocean vessels for import into the United States shall be carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, provided that the Secretary finds that such United States vessels as are available will be adequate to carry such quantity. Raises the requirement to 25 percent after June 30, 1978, and to 30 percent after June 30, 1980. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the Congress and the President on the implementation of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act refineries whose capacity is less than 30,000 barrels per day.
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