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Bill· HRH.R. 1688 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct hydroelectric powerplants at specified locations. Stipulates that the power generated by such facilities shall be delivered to the Secretary of Energy for distribution and marketing through existing Federal hydroelectric power marketing systems. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for the construction of each facility under this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be required by the Secretary of Energy to interconnect such facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 1707 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1979
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act of 1979 - Requires gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.
Bill· HRH.R. 1639 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow the Tennessee Valley Authority to enter into a contract to supply Crittenden County, Arkansas, with electrical power.
Bill· HRH.R. 1595 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to permit the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to establish administrative offices in any area served by TVA.
Bill· HRH.R. 1574 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1979
Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to restrict air-conditioning in rental units receiving financial assistance under such Act to individual air-conditioners sufficient to cool only a single room. Requires such air-conditioners to be metered and billed on an individual basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 1449 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Prohibits selling, financing, or licensing for export, under the Arms Export Control Act, defense articles or services to South Africa. Prohibits exports of those articles, materials, or supplies controlled pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1969 if such exports have military, law enforcement, or internal security uses. Prohibits licensing for export nuclear materials, facilities, or data for South Africa.
Bill· HRH.R. 1467 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act of 1979 - Requires gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.
Bill· HRH.R. 1414 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Liquefied Gas Marine Transportation Safety Act of 1979 - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to add a new title, "Title III: Liquefied Gas Marine Transportation Safety." Prohibits, under such Title, the ownership, construction, or operation of an onshore liquefied bulk gas facility without a certificate of safety issued pursuant to this Act. Prohibits the ownership, design, construction, or operation of such a facility offshore except in accordance with a license issued pursuant to this Act. Sets forth the procedures for applying for a certificate or license as required by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the department under which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe safety standards for the location, design and construction, and operation of both onshore and offshore liquefied bulk gas facilities. Requires the Secretary to promulgate environmental standards, as well as safety standards, for offshore facilities. States that regulations governing the location of such facilities shall include standards: (1) for their location at a safe distance from other facilities or operations which might be a hazard to the facility or increase the damage caused by a liquefied bulk gas incident; (2) for natural hazards, such as meteorological or geological conditions; and (3) for the availability of incident prevention and control facilities. States that regulations governing the location of onshore facilities shall include standards for the location of facilities at a safe distance from persons and property, and for the safe navigation of liquefied bulk gas vessels into such a facility. Requires regulations governing the location of offshore facilities to include standards for the location of such a facility in safe navigation areas, with respect to the effect of the facility on the marine environment, oceanic currents and wave patterns, and alternative uses of the oceans. Directs the Secretary to require that the best available technology be used in the design and construction of both onshore and offshore facilities and to prescribe minimum standards for materials and for methods and techniques of design and construction. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the operation of liquefied bulk gas facilities. States that such regulations shall include standards: (1) for the use of Coast Guard-certified tankermen in the handling and transfer of liquefied bulk gas from vessels to facilities, and for the training of other personnel; (2) for the availability and use of incident prevention and control equipment; (3) for the use of security measures at facilities for protection against intentional acts which might cause incidents; and (4) for the maintenance of facilities and equipment and periodic Coast Guard inspections. Requires, in the case of offshore facilities, standards for vessel safety including the establishment of safety zones around offshore facilities. Establishes Federal jurisdiction over offshore facilities licensed under this subtitle. Extends such jurisdiction to foreign vessels located within the safety zone of a facility. Directs the Secretary of State to seek effective international action and cooperation in support of the policy and purposes of this Act. Establishes in the United States Treasury a Liquefied Bulk Gas Incident Liability and Compensation Fund for the payment of claims under this Act. Provides for the establishment of such Fund from fees collected from facility owners, and other amounts collected pursuant to this Act. States that claims for damages arising out of a liquefied bulk gas incident may be asserted for personal injury, and loss, injury to, or destruction of real or personal property. Sets forth standards for the establishment of liability for incidents at facilities. Establishes a limit of liability of $50,000,000 for an incident except one caused through the gross negligence or willful misconduct or by a violation of applicable safety, construction, or operating standards. Promulgates a procedure for the making of a claim arising out of an incident involving a liquefied bulk natural gas facility. Sets forth procedures for the administrative and judicial settlements of claims made pursuant to this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit to the President and Congress an annual report on the administration of the Fund. Sets forth the procedure for the revocation of a certificate or license issued pursuant to this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1252 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Authorizes the President to nullify and cancel for as long as he deems necessary any Federal agency rule or regulation which he determines; (1) may be harmful to human life; (2) may restrict the Nation's production of fuel or energy resources; (3) may threaten the Nation's supplies of food and fiber; (4) may interfere with military maneuvers and national security; or (5) may have an adverse effect on the Nation's economy disproportionate to the ecological benefits of such rule or regulation. Permits Congress to countermand such presidential action within 30 days of its issuance.
Bill· HRH.R. 1271 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to direct the President to equalize the domestic ceiling price at which residual fuel oil is sold or exchanged by making available in all parts of the United States equal proportions of residual fuel oil refined from higher-priced and lower-priced crude oil.
Bill· HRH.R. 1259 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the installation of a wood or peat burning stove.
Bill· HRH.R. 1170 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Soviet Energy Investment Prohibition Act - Prohibits any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality from financing or promoting the export of any commodity, product, or service involving energy research, development, or exploration to the Soviet Union.
Bill· SS. 82 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Petroleum Industry Competition Act - Title I: Industry Competition - Makes it unlawful, five years after enactment of this Act: (1) for any major petroleum producer to own or control any interest in any refinery, transportation, or marketing asset; (2) for any petroleum transporter to own or control any interest in any production, refinery, or marketing asset; (3) for any major refiner or major marketer to own or control any interest in any production or transportation asset; and (4) for any person who owns any refining, production, or marketing asset to transport any energy resource in which he has any interest by means of any transportation asset in which that person has an interest. Prohibits major refiners from acquiring additional marketing assets after January 1, 1979. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to grant exemptions from the requirements of this Act in cases of special necessity where the retention or use of any transportation asset will not injure competition. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to require each person covered under the provisions of this Act to submit within 18 months of enactment of this Act a plan for divestment of the prohibited assets. Directs the Commission to institute suits in special courts established by this Act for failure to comply with the provisions of this Act. Imposes civil penalties of up to $100,000 for an individual and $1,000,000 for a corporation for violations of the provisions of this Act. Imposes a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for each violation of a lawful order of the Commission. Title II: Temporary Petroleum Industry Divestiture Court - Establishes a Temporary Petroleum Industry Divestiture Court with exclusive jurisdiction over all actions and suits brought under this Act. Stipulates that such court shall consist of three or more judges to be designated by the Chief Justice of the United States, and that the court shall be dissolved by order of the Chief Justice when its purposes have been accomplished. Establishes procedures for direct appeal from the decisions of the Court to the United States Supreme Court.
Bill· HRH.R. 1148 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for the reduction of interference from radio frequency energy to audio and visual electronic equipment.
Bill· HRH.R. 1006 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Gasohol Motor Fuel Act of 1979 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use of alcohol-blended fuels in the United States. Directs the Secretary to study the most suitable raw materials for the production of alcohol-blended fuels. Requires that such study emphasize alternative fuel sources to petroleum and natural gas, and evaluate the efficiency of various production and distribution systems. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within six months after the enactment of this Act concerning the results of such study. Directs the Secretary to set production goals for alcohol-blended fuel development within six months after the completion of the study. Directs the Secretary to require that motor fuel sold in 1981 be one percent alcohol-blended. Sets increasing percentage requirements for succeeding years ending in 1990 where motor fuel shall be ten percent alcohol-blended. Empowers the Secretary to enforce the provisions of this Act and enumerates the enforcement procedures and penalties. Requires that all facilities constructed to distill alcohol for motor fuel use shall use fuel sources which are renewable. Directs the Secretary to establish, within six months after the enactment of this Act, procedures for the certification of alcohol distilling facilities. Requires the Secretary to give first priority for fuel sources to operate such distillation facilities to renewable energy resources. Grants last priority for fuel sources to petroleum, petroleum derivatives and natural gas. Empowers the Secretary to waive the preference for renewable resources upon a finding that they are economically or technically infeasible for use as fuel sources to power distillation facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 1004 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Department of Energy Civilian Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1979 - Title I: Energy Use, Application, Conservation, and Regulation - Authorizes specific appropriations to the Department of Energy to carry out the functions assigned to: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (2) the Economic Regulatory Administration; (3) the Energy Information Administration, (4) the Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Applications; (5) the Assistant Secretary for Resources Applications; (6) the Office of Consumer Affairs and Competition established by title II of this Act; (7) the Office of the Secretary for the purposes of the Task Force on Regulatory Reform; and (8) the Assistant Secretary for Energy Technology. Imposes vanpool vehicle purchase restrictions on the use of funds. Prohibits appropriated funds being used for purposes other than those specified in this Act. Enumerates certain limitations on the use of funds. Title II: Amendments to Energy Conservation and Production Act and Certain Other Energy-Related Acts - Creates an Office of Competition and Consumer Affairs within the Department of Energy. Transfers to such office the functions of advising and making recommendations to the Secretary of Energy relating to promotion of competition in the energy industry and the protection of energy consumers. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act: (1) to make specific provisions for acquisition, collection and disclosure of information by the Administrator; (2) to lift the limitation on the jurisdiction of the Commission with respect to exports and imports which relate to rates and charges for the sale of electric energy, or the transportation and sale of natural gas; and (3) to authorize procedures by which a producer can apply for an advisory opinion as to whether or not crude oil to be produced is stripper-well crude oil or otherwise within a specified classification of crude oil. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow 60 days notice for rate filings in cases of rates and charges for pipeline transportation of oil. Title III: Power Marketing Administrations; Resource Development - Authorizes appropriations for the Alaska Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern Power Administration. Authorizes appropriations for policy and management and for the Energy Information Administration. Sets limitations on the reprogramming of funds. Title IV: Uranium Management and Use of Nuclear Energy - Authorizes appropriations for construction, operation, and capital equipment for loss-of-fluid test facility functions and for remedial activity functions at inactive uranium mill tailings sites. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study regarding the storage of spent nuclear fuels withdrawn from the care of thermal nuclear reactors to select sites for such storage, and to construct storage facilities. Authorizes appropriations for purposes of such study and site selection. Sets forth in detail the factors, determinations, and considerations, to be included in such study. Makes provision for public and Congressional notice and hearings. Title V: Charge for Uranium Enrichment Services - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the prices established for uranium enrichment services and the need for increasing such prices to recover the amounts attributable to providing such services as ordinary and necessary business expenses, taxes, and return on equity, which would normally be included in a commercial organization's charge for such services. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such study. Title VI: Amendments to Title V of the National Energy Extension Service Act - Eliminates the deadline of October 1, 1978, for the submission of State plans for the conduct of energy extension service activities. Makes additional amendments to title V of the National Energy Extension Service Act. Title VII: Program Direction - Authorizes appropriations for the administration, management, support, program activities, and commercialization functions of the Department of Energy. Authorizes specific appropriations to carry out assigned functions to: (1) the Secretary; (2) the Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental and Institutional Relations; (3) the Assistant Secretary for Policy and Evaluation; (4) the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs; (5) the Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Applications; (6) the Assistant Secretary for Environment; (7) the Assistant Secretary for Resource Application; (8) Assistant Secretary for Energy Technology; (9) the Administrator; (10) the Office of Controller; (11) the Office of General Counsel; (12) the Office of Inspector General; (13) the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity; (14) Offices of Procurement and Contracts Management and Board of Appeals; and (15) the Office of Secretary for Field Offices. Authorizes appropriations for alternate fuel commercialization projects. Directs the Department of Energy to make a report on any such proposed projects. Details the scope of such report and sets forth notice requirements. Directs the recipients of financial assistance to keep complete financial records and authorizes the Comptroller General to have access to such records for the purposes of audit and evaluation. Directs the Comptroller General to make annual audits of recipients of such financial assistance. Title VIII: General Provisions - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Administration to be headed by an Administrator. Authorizes appropriations for increases in salary, pay, retirement or other benefits for Federal employees as may be necessary for increases authorized by law. Authorizes funds for official entertainment expenses.
Bill· HRH.R. 605 (96th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Solar Energy Bank Act - Establishes a Government corporation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to be known as the Solar Energy Development Bank to make long-term, low-interest loans to encourage the use of solar energy in commercial and residential structures. Sets forth requirements for loan eligibility concerning the term and amount of the loan and necessary warranties for the solar energy systems covered by such loan. Prohibits conflicts of interest on the part of officers or employees of the Bank. Imposes criminal penalties for the furnishing of false or misleading information by applicants for loans under this Act. Establishes a seven-member Advisory Board to make annual reports to Congress and the President on the operation of the program established by this Act. Prohibits subsidy payments under this Act to any person who has received other Federal assistance for purchase and/or installation of energy systems similar to the solar systems assisted under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 740 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase to 51,200 acres the acreage limitations for geothermal leases on Federal lands.
Bill· HRH.R. 789 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act of 1978 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that licensees for nuclear facilities obtain the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources. Requires that such licensees participate in an industry retrospective rating plan in addition to maintaining such insurance. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish rules specifying the rates for deferred premiums charged to licensees under such plan in the event of any nuclear incident resulting in public liability which exceeds or appears likely to exceed the level of a licensee's primary financial protection and the amount otherwise available from such licensee for the satisfaction of such liability. Authorizes the Commission to loan to a licensee, at prescribed interest rates, the amount by which an assessment of deferred premiums exceeds the amount which the licensee is able to pay within a reasonable time following any nuclear incident without impairing its ability to provide electric utility service. Repeals the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to indemnification of licensees from liability which is in excess of the level of financial protection required of the licensee. Eliminates the $500,000,000 ceiling on indemnification of contractors of the Commission against claims for liability, arising out of contractual activities, which are above the amount of financial protection required of contractors. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) the $560,000,000 maximum aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident; (2) the collection of fees for indemnification agreements, and (3) compensation to private insurance organizations for services connected with handling indemnifications. Eliminates the exemption from the requirements of financial protection of nonprofit, educational institution licensees. Repeals the Commission's authority to indemnify persons engaged in activities relating to the Nuclear Ship Savannah from liability for nuclear incidents. Terminates the Commission's authority to enter agreements with other indemnitors with respect to emergency assistance payments. Makes technical and conforming amendments to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 769 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to extend price controls on domestically produced crude oil for a period of 24 months. Directs the President to promulgate and make effective an amendment to such Act which would continue ceiling prices applicable to any first sale of domestic crude oil for such period.
Bill· HRH.R. 762 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Federal Utility and Energy Low-Income Subsidy Act of 1979 - 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. Requires the State agency designated by the Secretary to administer this program to certify, under rules prescribed by the Secretary, the eligibility of households and landlords for benefits provided by this Act. States that a household or landlord may be certified for a period of not less than three nor more than 12 months. Directs the Secretary to 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 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. Requires any State requesting aid under this Act to submit a plan to the Secretary for his approval indicating specified procedures and programs to be carried out under such a plan. Imposes civil penalties on persons who knowingly present false information to obtain benefits under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to direct the Attorney General of the United States to bring suit against any State agency which may have committed gross negligence or fraud in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 783 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve projects for the repair of public roads which have incurred a substantial increase in use as a result of transportation activities to meet national energy requirements and which shall continue to incur such use. Stipulates that the Federal share of such a project shall be 80 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund for each of the fiscal years 1979 through 1982 for such purpose.
Bill· HRH.R. 746 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Energy Technology Availability Act - Amends the Clayton Act to authorize the Attorney General to certify in a district court of the United States that a person residing in such district has unreasonably suppressed solar energy, coal gasification, coal liquefaction, or oil shale technology. Empowers the district court, without regard to the amount in controversy, to order such person to license such technology to a qualified applicant at reasonable rates and on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms.
Bill· HRH.R. 732 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Repeals the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 651 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Authorizes the Governors of the various States to designate areas as energy impact road areas if: (1) energy resource development is occurring in the area; (2) a substantial amount of such energy will not be consumed in such area; and (3) without assistance there will be an immediate or long range deterioration in the physical condition and safety of Federal-aid primary and secondary roads within the area. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve repair projects for such roads. Authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund for each of the fiscal years 1980 and 1981 to carry out such energy impact road rehabilitation program. Stipulates that the Federal share of such a project shall be 70 percent of its cost.
Bill· HRH.R. 508 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Energy Competition Act - Prohibits persons engaged in the production of crude petroleum or petroleum products from acquiring or retaining any interest in coal, uranium, or geothermal power assets. Directs the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of this Act by requiring submission of plans for divestiture of prohibited assets. Requires persons subject to the provisions of this Act to file information and reports on regulated assets with the Attorney General. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of this Act: (1) in the case of an individual, fines not to exceed $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years; and (2) in the case of corporations, fines not to exceed $5,000,000 and/or suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce for up to ten years. Stipulates that corporate representatives shall also be subject to criminal sanctions as individuals. Imposes civil penalties for violation of orders lawfully issued under this Act of up to $100,000 for each violation. Stipulates that, in the case of a continuing violation, each day shall be deemed a separate offense.
Bill· HRH.R. 506 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify expenditures for woodburning stoves for the 15 percent residential energy conservation credit.
Bill· HRH.R. 321 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Energy Stamp Assistance Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Federal Energy Administration to establish an energy stamp program to assist households with gross annual incomes below $12,500 in meeting monthly fuel costs. Authorizes assistance to renters to offset rent attributable to fuel costs. Stipulates that participating States shall assume responsibility for certification of eligible households and issuance of coupons. Specifies monthly allotments authorized by this Act. Requires that priority be given households in regions which have been declared emergency or disaster areas as a result of fuel supply, allocation, and costs problems. Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall be retroactively effective to January 1, 1979. Stipulates that the benefits received pursuant to this program shall not be considered as income for internal revenue purposes or for determination of eligibility for other federally-related benefits programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 336 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease the granting of licenses or construction authorizations for nuclear fission powerplants pending the outcome of a comprehensive study by the Office of Technology Assessment. Continues such termination until Congress determines that safety and environmental hazards have been adequately studied and that nuclear fission plants are acceptable in comparison to other energy sources. Authorizes a resumption of licensing under limited conditions which shall be specified by Congress. Requires a five-year independent study of the nuclear fuel cycle by the Office of Technology Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information necessary for conducting such study. Directs all government agencies to cooperate fully with the Office. Requires the preparation of a final report with recommendations at the end of five years and annual progress reports. Requires the following specific issues to be considered in the final report: (1) safety and environmental hazards, including an analysis of reported malfunctions; (2) genetic effects of low level radiation; (3) economic implications of a long-term nature; (4) proliferation dangers; (5) economical and technical capabilities of utilities; and (6) licensing procedures of past regulatory agencies. Stipulates that existing nuclear fission powerplants shall operate at less than licensed core power level and be annually derated should Congress fail to determine that the licensing of fission plants may continue after conclusion of the study. Requires the Federal Government, to the maximum extent possible, to expend funds for employment creation programs in areas where unemployment has been caused by the implementation of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 per year for each of the five fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 317 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Modifies the patent laws concerning energy conserving technology. Waives patent protection where such patent is not held by the inventor, and the rights thereto have not been exercised at any time during the five-year period beginning with the first transfer for valuable consideration of the patent to one who is not the inventor.
Bill· HRH.R. 320 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Directs that all utility rate schedules which provide for the sale of electric power shall do so at price levels which have been subject to and ordered into effect after prior public notice and full hearing. Prohibits the sale of electric energy except in accordance with rate schedules fixed, approved or allowed to go into effect by a regulatory authority. Prohibits such regulatory authority from instituting a rate schedule without prior public notice and full hearing. Sets procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 304 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 298 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Solar and Energy Conservation Commercialization Act - Amends the National Housing Act to specify additional types of solar energy systems eligible for financial assistance under such Act. Stipulates that such systems shall include solar heating and cooling and hot water systems, geothermal and wind energy systems, and other energy conservation measures and equipment such as insulation, heat pumps, and devices to improve furnace efficiency. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to individuals and families to assist in the purchase of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation measures and equipment. Authorizes grants and loans for similar purposes to neighborhood, community, or nonprofit groups. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make loans to small businesses to assist in the purchase and installation of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation improvements and equipment. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Energy Administrator to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this Act and to jointly submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on activities carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 277 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Electric Utilities Rate Reform Act of 1979 - Directs State and local electric utility regulatory authorities to implement and maintain rate schedules which distribute costs to consumer classes in accordance with consumption patterns. Requires that rate schedules accurately reflect long-run incremental costs of service and that price differentials between consumer classes reflect actual document differentials in cost of service. Prohibits regulatory authorities from allowing recoupment of promotional and advertising expenses, unless such expenses finance efforts encouraging the conservation of electricity or the shifting of electricity consumption from peak load periods to off-peak load periods. Establishes standards to regulate monthly changes in rates by the use of fuel adjustment clauses. Establishes standards of determining the effective date of proposed changes in rates and schedules. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to provide financial assistance to non-Federal regulatory authorities as necessary to meet additional costs incurred as a result of complying with provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 273 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Energy and Materials Conservation Education Act of 1979 - Establishes within the Office of Education a Council on the Conservation and Nonuse of Energy-Materials. Directs such Council to advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare regarding programs assisted under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program of grants and contracts with educational institutions and other public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to support educational, research, demonstration, and pilot projects designed to achieve conservation and nonuse of energy materials. Provides guidelines for the kinds of activities to be funded under this Act, and the funding application requirements. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981.
Bill· HRH.R. 264 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit an individual income tax credit for qualified energy conservation expenditures with respect to a home which is owned by the taxpayer and is used by an individual other than the taxpayer as his principal residence.
Bill· HRH.R. 155 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish a direct loan program to veterans for residential solar energy systems and other energy conservation improvements. Sets forth guidelines for such program. Directs the Administrator to prescribe standards for such solar energy and energy conservation systems. Establishes the Veterans' Administration Solar Energy Revolving Fund in the U.S. Treasury.
Bill· HRH.R. 51 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Fuels Transportation Safety Amendment Act of 1979 - Title I: Fuels Transportation Generally - Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 redesignated as the "Fuels Transportation Safety Act," to provide for the safe operation of pipelines transporting natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to require pipeline operators to correct conditions which are hazardous to life or property. Sets forth criteria to be used by the Secretary in determining whether hazardous conditions exist. Directs the Secretary to require of all pipeline operators a detailed description of their pipeline facilities and provides for the public disclosure of such information. Establishes safety procedures for construction activities in areas where pipelines are located. Directs the Secretary to require that pipeline operators report all leaks and sets forth the requirements for such reports. Requires the Secretary to set safety standards for the pipeline transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, including storage facilities used for liquefied petroleum gas. Prescribes procedures for setting safety standards for such facilities. Sets forth procedures for training safety inspectors, and determining the number needed by a State agency. Title II: Siting and Safety of LNG Facilities - Prohibits the construction or expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Secretary to promulgate compliance standards, setting forth factors to be included in such standards. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the risks associated with the production, transmission, and storage of LNG, and the methods of assuring adequate financial responsibility. Sets forth procedures for ensuring the maintenance of adequate financial responsibility and insurance by LNG operators. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for the violation of safety or financial responsibility standards. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Establishes criminal penalties for the willful destruction of interstate pipeline and liquefied gas facilities. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.
Bill· HRH.R. 8 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Public Energy Competition Act - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to prohibit any person, association, or corporation which was a major oil company on any day during the five-year period immediately preceding a proposed coal lease acquisition from directly or indirectly acquiring such lease from the Secretary of the Interior after December 31, 1980. Prohibits such a major oil company from directly or indirectly locating or recording any claim for uranium or for any other fissionable material. Allows any person, association, or corporation which holds any lease under the Mining Lease Act of 1920, with the approval of the Secretary of Interior, to modify or revise its lease to include lands contiguous to those originally leased, not to exceed a specified acreage limit.