Energy

Bill· HRH.R. 11891 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the National Energy Emergency Act and the emergency Petroleum Allocation Act to waive conflicts of interest.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Authorizes the President or his designee, in carrying out the provisions of the National Energy Emergency Act and the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, to appoint persons from outside government to positions within the government upon support of a written certificate of the necessity and propriety of such appointment. Authorizes the President to exempt such persons from the conflict of interest provisions of the United States Code. Enumerates specific exceptions to such exemption.

Bill· HRH.R. 11882 (93rd)referred

Energy Emergency Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Energy Emergency Act - Title I: Energy Emergency Authorities - Directs the President to establish procedures whereby any user of oil or products for which priorities have been established under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 may petition for review or modification of his priority. Establishes a Federal Energy Administration to be headed by a Federal Energy Administrator. Transfers specified powers of the President under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act to the Administrator. States that, within 30 days of the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall propose one or more energy conservation plans which shall be designed to supplement and be coordinated with actions taken to result in a reduction of energy consumption to a level which can be supplied by available energy resources. Requires the Administrator to submit such plans to the Congress for appropriate action. Directs the Administrator to prohibit the burning of natural gas or petroleum products by any major fuel-burning installation which, on the date of enactment of this Act, has the capability and necessary plant equipment to burn coal. States that the prohibition on the use of natural gas and petroleum products under this Act shall be contingent upon the availability of coal and coal transportation facilities. Provides that the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Civil Aeronautics Board, and Federal Maritime Commission shall, for the duration of the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on May 15, 1975, have authority to take any action for the purpose of conserving energy consumption which is consistent with the purposes of the Acts administered by such agencies. States that, within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Civil Aeronautics Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, and the Interstate Commerce Commission shall report separately to the appropriate committees of the Congress on the need for additional regulatory authority in order to conserve fuel during such period. Authorizes the Administrator to delegate all or any of his functions under this Act or the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act to any officer or employee of the Federal Energy Administration as he deems appropriate. Makes it unlawful, subject to specified exceptions, for any person, who is engaged in the business of marketing or distributing diesel fuel to trucks on bona fide cargo runs, to deny to such trucks full fill-ups of fuel. Prohibits any refiner from terminating a marketing agreement with a branded independent marketer unless such marketer has failed to comply with one or more essential and reasonable requirements of such marketing agreement or has failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such agreement. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish within the Department of Transportation an Office of Carpool Promotion to encourage the use of carpools as a viable component of our nationwide transportation. Directs the Secretary to encourage the use of incentives such as special parking privileges, special roadway lanes, toll adjustments, and similar measures to promote participation in carpools. Requires the President to exercise his authority under this Act and under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 so as to specify prices for sales of crude oil, refined petroleum products, residual fuel oil, and coal which avoid windfall profits by sellers. Provides that, not later than ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall prepare and submit to Congress a plan for the development of the hydroelectric power, solar energy, and geothermal resources of the United States by Federal and non-Federal interests. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce to prepare a comprehensive report of: (1) United States exports of petroleum products and other energy sources, and (2) foreign investment in production of petroleum products and other energy sources to determine the consistency or lack thereof of the Nation's trade policy and foreign investment policy with domestic energy conservation efforts. Provides that no later than September 1, 1974, the President shall submit to Congress an interim report on the implementation of this Act, together with such recommendations as he deems necessary for amending or extending the authorities granted in this Act or in the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act. Title II: Coordination with Environmental Protection Requirements - States that the Administrator may, for any period beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act and ending on or before May 15, 1974, suspend any stationary source fuel or emission limitation as it applies to any person, if the Administrator finds that such person will be unable to comply with such limitation during such period solely because of unavailability of types or amounts of fuels. Directs the Administrator to establish priorities under which manufacturers of emission reduction systems shall provide such systems to users thereof, if he finds that priorities must be imposed in order to assure that such systems are first provided to users in air quality control regions with the most severe air pollution. Requires the Administrator to conduct a study and submit a report to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House and the Committee on Public Works of the Senate within 6 months after the enactment of this Act on the necessity of parking surcharge regulations in order to achieve national primary ambient air quality standards. Delays for two years specified motor vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to conduct a study of potential methods of energy conservation and, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a report on the results of such study. Requires the President to, within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, recommend to the Congress actions to be taken by the executive branch and the Congress regarding the problem of the siting of all types of energy production facilities. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study, and to report to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House and the Committee on Public Works of the Senate, within 120 days following the date of enactment of this Act, concerning the practicability of establishing a fuel economy improvement standard of 20 percent for new motor vehicles manufactured during and after model year 1980.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 744 (93rd)passed

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 11450) to direct the President to take action to assure, through energy conservation, rationing, and other means, that the essential energy needs of the United States are met.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 11450) to direct the President to take action to assure, through energy conservation, rationing, and other means, that the essential energy needs of the United States are met and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed three hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order immediately after the enacting clause is read to consider without the intervention of any point of order the text of the bill H.R. 11882 if offered as an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the bill H.R. 11450. Provides that it shall also be in order to consider without the intervention of any point of order the text of the bill H.R. 11891 if offered as an amendment to said amendment in the nature of a substitute. States that at the conclusion of the consideration of H.R. 11450 for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 397 (93rd)passed

Concurrent resolution providing for the printing of additional copies of hearings before the Subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy entitled "Foreign Policy Implications of the Energy Crisis".

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Provides for the printing of 1,000 additional copies of hearings before the Subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy entitled "Foreign Policy Implications of the Energy crisis".

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 396 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain patents which, if utilized, could result in energy savings.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Expresses the sense of the Congress that individuals and industries holding patents which, if utilized, could result in energy savings, should forward copies of such patents to the House Interior Committee for study and evaluation, and that once the evaluation is completed, if the patent is put into use, the holder of that patent should be reimbursed for it in full.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 60 (93rd)referred

A concurrent resolution declaring the existence of a shortage of crude oil, residual fuel oil, and refined petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should determine and take immediate steps to reduce Federal Government consumption of fuels by a third; (2) the President should initiate a program within the Federal Government to immediately reduce nonessential uses of all Government vehicles and equipment, and commercial and mass transportation should be utilized whenever practical in the conduct of government business; (3) the President should allot Federal Government departments and agencies a fixed quantity of fuel for a fixed period for essential purposes only, and critical national security activities and other vital services may be exempted on a case-by-case basis; (4) the Secretary of Defense should immediately initiate innovative measures to reduce the amount of fuels used for defense activities; and (5) the President should immediately urge State, local, and other public authorities to adopt similar measures.

Bill· HRH.R. 11874 (93rd)referred

Energy Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Energy Reorganization Act - Title I: Energy Research and Development Administration Establishes the Energy Research and Development Administration headed by an Administrator appointed by the President. Describes the functions of the Administrator as including: (1) exercising central responsibility for policy planning, coordination, support, and management of research and development programs respecting all energy sources; (2) undertaking research and development in the extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization phases related to the development and use of energy from fossil, nuclear, solar, geothermal, and other energy sources; (3) participating in and supporting cooperative research and development projects which may involve contributions by public or private persons or agencies, of financial or other resources to the performance of the work; and (4) developing, collecting, distributing, and making available for distribution, scientific and technical information concerning the manufacture or development of energy and its efficient extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization. Transfers to the Administrator all functions of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Chairman and members of the Commission, and the officers and components of the Commission, except as otherwise provided in this Act. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of such department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Coal Research; and (2) as relate to or are utilized in connection with fossil fuel energy research and development programs and related activities conducted by the Bureau of Mines. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the National Science Foundations as relate to or are utilized in connection with: (1) solar heating and cooling development; and (2) geothermal power development. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Environmental Protection Agency and the officers and components thereof as relate to or are utilized in connection with the development and demonstration of alternative automotive power systems. Title II: Nuclear Energy Commission - Provides that the Atomic Energy Commission is renamed the Nuclear Energy Commission and shall continue to perform the licensing and related regulatory functions of the Chairman and members of the Commission, the general counsel, and other officers and components of the Commission, which functions, officers, components, and personnel are excepted from the transfer to the Administrator by this Act. Grants the Nuclear Energy Commission licensing authority as to the following facilities of the Administration: (1) demonstration liquid metal fast breeder reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system; (2) other demonstration nuclear reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system, except those in existence, under construction or authorized or appropriated for by the Congress on the date this part becomes effective; or (3) facilities used primarily for the receipt and storage of high level radioactive wastes resulting from activities licensed under such Act. Allows the Nuclear Energy Commission to engage in or contract for research which the Commission deems necessary for the discharge of its licensing and regulatory functions. Title III: Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions - Provides that except as otherwise provided in this Act, whenever all of the functions or programs of an agency, or other body, or any component thereof, affected by this Act, have been transferred from that agency, or other body, or component, the agency, or other body, or component shall lapse.

Bill· HRH.R. 11857 (93rd)referred

Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Energy Research and Development for nonnuclear energy sources. Provides for the establishment of an Advisory Board for nonnuclear energy research development to consult with the Council. Directs the Council to establish and maintain a national program of research and development in nonnuclear energy technologies and energy conservation adequate to fulfill the objectives of this Act. Enumerates the Council's objectives, including pursuit of research and development programs, development of methods for the conservation of energy, and investigation of the option and the capability for nonnuclear energy self-sufficiency for the United States. Directs the Council to formulate a comprehensive nonnuclear energy research and development plan for the Federal Government designed to advance the policies set forth in this Act. Enumerates those factors which shall be considered in such plan. Directs the Council to contract for research in energy conservation, with Federal agencies or with individuals or corporations in the private sector where appropriate. Provides that energy conservation research and development shall be pursued in the areas of transportation, residential and commercial uses, industrial uses, and electricity use, transmission, and storage. Provides that in developing proposals pursuant to this Act, the Council shall consider various forms of Federal assistance and participation, including joint Federal-industry corporations, contractual arrangements with public and private entities conducting demonstrations of new technologies. Provides that the Council shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures for submission of proposals to the Council for the purposes of this Act. Enumerates specific information which must as a minimum be included in such proposals. Provides that joint Federal industry corporations proposed pursuant to this Act shall design, construct, operate, and maintain full-scale operations which will demonstrate the technical, environmental, and economic feasibility of a particular unconventional energy technology. Prescribes the structure and composition of such corporations. Sets forth guidelines for competitive systems of price supports proposed pursuant to this Act. Provides for the establishment in the United States Treasury of a Competitive Research and Development Price Support Fund which shall be available to the Council for carrying out the price-support program authorized by this Act. Sets forth regulations for Congressional approval of Federal contributions with respect to proposals approved by the Council under this Act. Sets forth the patent policy with regard to projects contracted for, sponsored, or cosponsored by the Government pursuant to this Act. Authorizes and directs the Council on Environmental Quality to carry out a continuing analysis of the conduct of research and development of energy technologies. Authorizes the President to take such action as may be necessary to obtain or allocate materials which are or may be in critical supply and which are essential to the expeditious progress of energy research and development efforts. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for the fiscal years 1974 and 1975. Authorizes $1,600,000,000 for the first two fiscal years of the Council's existence to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11862 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit nonessential educational transportation in recognition of the current energy crisis.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Prohibits local educational agencies from implementing a plan of desegregation for a school year which would involve an increase in the gasoline consumed by such agency during the preceding school year.

Law· HRH.R. 11864 (93rd)open

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to provide for the demonstration within a three-year period of the practical use of solar heating technology and to provide for the development and demonstration within a five-year period of the practical use of combined heating and cooling technology. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate and carry out a program as provided in this Act for the development and demonstration of solar heating systems for use in residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Provides for the installation of solar heating systems in residential dwellings, to be monitored by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Provides that such residential dwellings shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of solar heating and cooling systems involved. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate, support and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to assure the full dissemination of information with respect to the activities conducted under this Act to Federal, State, and local authorities, the building industry and the public at large. Directs the Secretary to establish and operate a Solar Heating and Cooling Information Data Bank for collecting, reviewing, processing, and disseminating solar heating and cooling information in support of the objectives of this Act. Sets forth reporting requirements for agencies conducting activities under this Act. Provides for adjustment of the maximum dollar amount of any Federally-assisted mortgage loan or the maximum per-unit or other cost of any Federally-constructed housing if such structure is furnished with solar heating or combined solar heating and cooling equipment under the demonstration program established by this Act. Provides that within sixty days after creation of any permanent Federal organization having jurisdiction over the energy research and development functions of the United States, all research and development functions vested in other agencies by this Act, along with related records, documents, personnel, obligations and other items shall be transferred to the new organization. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11860 (93rd)referred

National Energy Development Bank Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

National Energy Development Bank Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a National Energy Development Bank to provide loans and grants to finance urgently needed research, exploration, development, production, and delivery of energy resources within the United States and to minimize this Nation's dependence on foreign sources of energy supplies. Creates a body corporate to be known as the National Energy Development Bank which shall be an instrumentality of the United States Government. Provides that except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Bank shall have the general corporate powers of a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the District of Columbia. Provides that the Bank shall have capital stock of $1,000,000,000 subscribed by the United States. States that the obligations of the Bank under this Act shall be fully and unconditionally guaranteed both as to interest and principal by the United States and such guarantee shall be expressed on the face thereof. Authorizes the several Federal Reserve banks to purchase or discount any note, debenture, bond, or other obligation, secured or unsecured, held by the Bank. Allows the Bank to make loans to organizations, corporations, companies, partnerships, and individuals at an interest rate of not greater than 4 per centum per annum: provided, that borrowers have presented evidence that they are unable to obtain funds on reasonable terms from any other source to carry out the purpose of this Act. Provides that to carry out the purpose of this Act, the Bank may make grants to nonprofit organizations, nonprofit corporations, nonprofit companies, and institutions of higher education. Directs the Bank's Board to give preferential treatment in the making of loans and grants to: (1) new technology in the energy field; (2) new sources of energy; (3) research in the development of new technology and sources of energy; and other specified areas. Authorizes appropriation, without fiscal year limitation, of $1,000,000,000, to the Secretary of the Treasury to finance the purchase of Bank stock. Authorizes to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, such sums as may be necessary to pay the difference, if any, between the interest paid by the Bank on its obligations and interest received by the Bank on its loans, and to reimburse the capital of the Bank to the extent of any defaults, and such additional sums as may be necessary to establish and operate the Bank and otherwise carry out the purpose of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11856 (93rd)referred

National Energy Research and Development Policy Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

National Energy Research and Development Policy Act - Title I: Coordination and Augmentation of Federal Support for Research and Development of Fuels and Energy - States that the purpose of this Act is the development, within ten years, of the option and the capability for the United States to become energy self-sufficient through the use of domestic energy resources by socially and environmentally acceptable means. Establishes an Energy Research Management Project headed by a Chairman who shall serve as the Staff Director. States that the Management Project shall review the full range of Federal activities in, and financial support for, fuels and energy research and development, giving consideration to research and development being conducted by industry and other non-Federal entities, to determine the capability of ongoing research efforts to carry out the policies established by this Act and other relevant Federal policies. Directs the Chairman, in consultation with the Management Project, to: (1) identify opportunities to accelerate the commercial applications of new energy technologies in energy production by providing plants; and (2) conduct preliminary investigations and to explore potential cooperative agreements which may be entered into with non-Federal entities in order to develop recommendations for Federal participation or assistance in demonstrations of the technical feasibility and economic potential of energy technologies on a prototype or full-scale basis. States that in developing proposals pursuant to this Act, the Chairman shall consider various forms of Federal assistance and participation which may include but are not limited to: (1) joint Federal-industry corporations; (2) Federal assistance through contractual arrangements with non-Federal participants including corporations, consortia, universities, governmental entities, nonprofit institutions; (3) contracts for the construction and operation of Federally owned facilities; (4) Federal purchases or guaranteed price of the products of demonstration plants or activities; and (5) Federal loans to non-Federal entities conducting demonstrations of new technologies. Requires the Chairman, within ninety days of enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations establishing procedures for submitting proposals for the purpose of implementing this Act. Establishes standards for the joint Federal-industry corporations proposed under this Act and sets forth a formula for determining the Federal share of the cost of each corporation. States that in evaluating proposed opportunities for particular research and development undertakings pursuant to this Act, the Chairman shall assign priority to those undertakings in which the urgency of public need for the potential results of the research, development, or demonstration effort is high, and it is unlikely that similar results would be achieved in a timely manner in the absence of Federal assistance. Provides that all research, development, or demonstration contracted for, sponsored, or cosponsored by the Government pursuant to this Act, shall require as a condition of Federal participation that all information resulting from Federally assisted research shall be made available at the earliest practicable date to the general public, including non-governmental United States interests capable of bringing about further development, utilization, and commercial applications of such results. Authorizes the appropriation of certain specified amounts for the fiscal years 1975 and 1976 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Title II: Geothermal Energy - Geothermal Energy Act - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to encourage the commercial development of means to produce energy from geothermal resources and to facilitate such development by authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee loans for such purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee loans made for the purposes of acquiring rights in geothermal resources and performing exploration, development, and construction and operation of facilities for the commercial production of energy from geothermal resources. Specifies the terms and conditions such loans must meet prior to guarantee. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a contract to pay the lender the interest charges which become due and payable on the unpaid balance of any such loan if the Secretary finds that enumerated circumstances occur. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States, a Geothermal Resources Development Fund. Authorizes to be appropriated (1) to the fund not to exceed $50,000,000 annually, and (2) such amounts as may be required for the administrative cost of carrying out the provisions of this title. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Geological Survey, to: (1) carry out a plan for the orderly exploration of all forms of geothermal resources of the Federal lands; (2) conduct regional surveys that will lead to a national inventory of geothermal resources in the United States; (3) publish and make available maps, reports, and other documents developed from such exploration to facilitate the commercial development of geothermal resources; (4) make such recommendations for legislation; and (5) participate with the Atomic Energy Commission, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation in research. Enumerates the activities in which the Atomic Energy Commission is directed to participate in furtherance of the purpose of this Act. Directs the Commission to coordinate such activities with the Department of the Interior. States the conditions precedent to entering into agreements under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to investigate potential agreements for the cooperative development of major facilities to demonstrate the production of energy from geothermal resources and to submit engineering and financial proposals to the Congress for consideration of authorization to proceed with implementation. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title: (1) $10 million for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to the Secretary of the Interior; (2) $35 million for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to the Atomic Energy Commission; and (3) such amounts as may be required in fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to NASA.

Bill· HRH.R. 11842 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide for loans to small business concerns seriously affected by shortages of energy producing materials, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1973

Provides, under the Small Business Act, for loans to small business concerns seriously affected by shortages of energy producing materials.

Bill· HRH.R. 11843 (93rd)referred

A bill to prohibit the export of petroleum and petroleum products from the United States during the present energy crisis.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1973

Prohibits export of crude oil, except for refinement and reshipment back to the United States, and of oil and oil products.

Bill· HRH.R. 11839 (93rd)referred

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1973

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to provide for the demonstration within a three-year period of the practical use of solar heating technology. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate, support and carry out basic and applied research and development in solar heating and cooling technologies. Provides for the installation of solar heating systems in residential dwellings under the monitoring of the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Bureau of Standards and in consultation with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Defense. Provides that such residential dwellings shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas (not less than three) in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of solar heating and cooling systems involved. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate, support and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 2782 (93rd)referred

Energy Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Energy Information Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and the purposes of this Act. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title I: Bureau of Energy Information - Establishes as an agency within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information, to be a main line component of the Social and Economic Statistics Administration, coequal with the Bureau of the Census. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to perform the duties conferred upon the Bureau by this title or delegate any of them. Provides that the Bureau shall be headed by a Director of Energy Information to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the principal function of the Bureau shall be to operate, maintain, and improve the National Energy Information System established by title II of this Act. Enumerates the work priorities of the Bureau. Title II: National Energy Information System - Establishes a National Energy Information System, to be operated and maintained by the Bureau. Directs that the components of the System shall be: (1) a public library of energy information; (2) a confidential library of energy information for restricted governmental use; and (3) a secret library of energy information for use only in preparing anonymous statistics. Specifies the characteristics of the system. States that the purpose of the public library is to make available to the general public promptly and conveniently as much of the information in the System as can be released consistently with national security and reasonable competitive equities. States that the purpose of the secret library is to serve the Nation's need for accurate statistical information on mineral fuel reserves, natural energy resources, and energy industries. Directs the Director to place in the secret library information obtained under authority of this Act for which either the national security or reasonable competitive equities require that the information be wholly suppressed or be published only in statistical aggregations of a size and type sufficient to prevent any person from learning or inferring the data furnished by any particular establishment or individual. Prescribes the priorities for entry of information into the system. Enumerates the standards for entry of information into the public, confidential, and secret libraries. Imposes penalties on any employee of the Bureau or other employee who, having taken and subscribed the oath of office, publishes or communicates, without the written authority of the Secretary or the Director, any information coming into his possession by reason of his employment from or for entry in the confidential library or the secret library of the System. Penalizes refused or neglect to provide information, and the providing of false information, under this Act. Title III: Energy Resources Inventories and Inspections by the Department of the Interior - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis an inventory of all mineral fuel reserves and natural energy resources in the public lands of the United States, including the Outer Continental Shelf. Specifies the content of such compilation. Title IV: Information on Mineral Fuel Reserves and Natural Energy Resources - Makes it the duty of every substantial energy resources company, foreign or domestic, engaged in commerce to report annually to the Director full and complete details of all mineral fuel reserves and natural energy resources which it, together with its affiliates, owns or controls anywhere in the world. Provides that all reports required by this title and title V shall be entered by the Director, immediately upon receipt, into one of the three libraries of the System. Title V: Information on the Energy Industries - Makes it the duty of every major energy company, foreign or domestic, engaged in commerce, to report annually to the Director on its assets and operations, worldwide, on an establishment basis. Specifies the content of such reports. Authorizes the requiring of additional reports, at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce or the Director. Title VI: General Accounting Office Oversight - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to review and evaluate the procedures and activities of the Bureau. Title VII: Conformance of and with Other Statutes - Provides that whenever any of the information obtained from any major energy company under this Act is contained in any other report of such company, such report having been filed prior to the effective date of this Act, the Director may excuse such company from filing a report with him, containing the same information. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Freedom of Information Act and the Federal Reports Act. Title VIII: Miscellaneous - Provides that if any provision of this Act or the applicability thereof is held invalid the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior such amounts as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon such Departments by this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 211 (93rd)referred

Makes it the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States: (1) should propose the establishment of a World Energy Commission, following the precedent set in institutions like the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the International Monetary Fund, and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (2) should propose to the United Nations General Assembly the convening of a World Energy Conference, to include all nations; and (3) should propose that this conference, following detailed preparations by the United Nations, should seek areas of long-term common economic agreement among energy exporting and importing states and consider ways of creating a World Energy Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should propose the establishemnt of a World Energy Commission and convening of a World Energy Conference.

Bill· HRH.R. 11821 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the early commercial demonstration of the technology of solar heating by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards, the National Science Foundation, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and other Federal agencies, and for the early development and commercial demonstration of technology for the early development and commercial demonstration of technology for combined solar heating and cooling.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to provide for the demonstration within a three-year period of the practical use of solar heating technology. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate, support and carry out basic and applied research and development in solar heating and cooling technologies. Provides for the installation of solar heating systems in residential dwellings under the monitoring of the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Bureau of Standards and in consultation with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Defense. Provides that such residential dwellings shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas (not less than three) in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of solar heating and cooling systems involved. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate, support and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11826 (93rd)referred

Energy Management and Conservation Corporation Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Energy Management and Conservation Corporation Act - Presents the finding of the Congress that: (1) the Nation is facing an increasing shortage of environmentally acceptable sources of energy: (2) this shortage is causing the United States to import increasing quantities of oil and natural gas thereby dangerously decreasing national independence of action and increasing its dependence upon foreign sources; (3) there exist on public lands large resources of oil shale and coal which can be used to manufacture liquid and gaseous fuels and so reduce the need for imports and help to relieve the shortage of supply; (4) the Federal Government has a responsibility to accelerate the use of these resources to produce liquid and gaseous fuels by (i) conducting and assisting research, development, and demonstration of technologies for producing such fuels from oil shale and from coal; (ii) designing, building, and operating commercial plants to demonstrate these technologies, to initiate new industries for the future private development of these resources, and to help reduce the need for imports; (5) the Federal Government likewise has a responsibility to lease public lands for the private development of these resources to produce liquid and gaseous fuels in ways compatible with national goals of protecting the environment and conservation of energy and resources; (6) government operation of commercial plants will (i) demonstrate the technologies compatible with environmental goals and so accelerate future private decisions for investment; and (ii) provide yardstick information with which to measure the future performance of private development of these public resources. Declares it be the policy of the Congress that resources of oil shale and coal on public lands be developed promptly by both the Government and private interests. States that to this end, the Congress further determines that there be established and maintained through a National Energy Management and Conservation Corporation national programs with the following objectives: (1) begin as soon as possible the commercial development of oil shale and coal to provide supplies of liquid and gaseous fuels; (2) accelerate creation and demonstration of technologies to manufacture liquid and gaseous fuels from oil shale and coal, with acceptable environmental effects; and (3) promote early use of oil shale and coal resources to supply liquid and gaseous fuels by leasing public lands to private interests. Provides for the creation of an Energy Management and Conservation Corporation which shall establish and administer on Federal land and any land in which the United States has reserved mineral interests a national program for the exploration, development, and conservation of energy mineral deposits. Provides that in carrying out its duties under this Act, the Corporation may conduct research and development with a view toward improving the technology related to the use of oil shale, gasification of coal methods, geothermal steam, and solar energy as sources of energy for domestic and industrial uses in the United States. Provides that in order to enable the Corporation to exercise the powers and duties vested in it by this Act: (1) the exclusive use, possession, and control of all property to be acquired by such Corporation in its own name or in the name of the United States of America, are entrusted to such Corporation for the purposes of this Act; and (2) the President of the United States may provide for the transfer to such Corporation of the use, possession, and control of other Federal land or personal property of the United States. Provides that commencing in the first fiscal year beginning more than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the proceeds for each fiscal year derived by the Board from the sale of energy minerals or any other products manufactured by the Corporation, and from any other activities of the Corporation including the disposition of any real or personal property, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States at the end of each calendar year, save and except such part of such proceeds as in the opinion of the Board shall be necessary for the Corporation in the operation of its energy minerals resources exploration and development program. Provides that a continuing fund of $2,000,000 is also excepted from the requirements of this section and may be withheld by the Board to defray emergency expenses and to insure continuous operation. Provides that the Corporation shall treat all decisions regarding the setting and design of any facility which may be constructed under this Act as a significant aspect of land use planning in which all environmental, economic, and technical issues with respect to such facility should be resolved in an integrated fashion. Provides that in exploring and developing energy mineral resources and in the construction of any facility, the Corporation shall administer such programs so as to promote the conservation of lands and other natural resources, to preserve and enhance the environment, to maintain ecological balances, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to restore and rehabilitate, as far as practicable, any lands from which energy mineral resources have been taken and which will no longer be needed by the Corporation for such use. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11824 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditures for pollution control facilities will be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Revises the Tennessee Valley Authority Act by providing that expenditures for pollution control facilities be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 849 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve as an exercise in military preparedness.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Law· HRH.R. 11793 (93rd)open

Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1973

Federal Energy Administration Act - Establishes the Federal Energy Administration to assure that the nation's energy needs are met for the forseeable future. Directs the Administration to plan, direct, and conduct programs related to production, conservation, and allocation of all forms of energy. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of that Department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Petroleum Allocation; (2) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Conservation; (3) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Data and Analysis; and (4) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Oil and Gas. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Chairman of the Cost of Living Council, the Executive Director of the Cost of Living Council, and the Cost of Living Council, and officers and components as relate to or are utilized by the Energy Division of the Cost of Living Council. Empowers the Administrator to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the functions vested in him; and to perform such other activities as may be necessary for the effective fulfillment of his duties and functions. Provides that final orders and actions of any official or component in the performance of functions transferred by this Act shall be subject to judicial review to the same extent and in the same manner as if such orders or actions had been made or taken by the officer, department, agency, or instrumentality in the performance of such functions immediately preceding the effective date of this Act. States that nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to limit, curtail, abolish, or terminate any function of the President which he had immediately before the effective date of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11795 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the early commercial demonstration of the technology of solar heating by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards, the National Science Foundation, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and other Federal agencies, and for the early development and commercial demonstration of technology for combined solar heating and cooling.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1973

Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to provide for the demonstration within a three-year period of the practical use of solar heating technology. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate, support and carry out basic and applied research and development in solar heating and cooling technologies. Provides for the installation of solar heating systems in residential dwellings under the monitoring of the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Bureau of Standards and in consultation with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Defense. Provides that such residential dwellings shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas (not less than three) in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of solar heating and cooling systems involved. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate, support and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11783 (93rd)referred

Energy Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1973

Energy Reorganization Act - Title I: Energy Research and Development Administration - Establishes the Energy Research and Development Administration headed by an Administrator appointed by the President. Describes the functions of the Administrator as including: (1) exercising central responsibility for policy planning, coordination, support, and management of research and development programs respecting all energy sources; (2) undertaking research and development in the extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization phases related to the development and use of energy from fossil, nuclear, solar, geothermal, and other energy sources; (3) participating in and supporting cooperative research and development projects which may involve contributions by public or private persons or agencies, of financial or other resources to the performance of the work; (4) developing, collecting, distributing, and making available for distribution, scientific and technical information concerning the manufacture or development of energy and its efficient extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization. Transfers to the Administrator all functions of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Chairman and members of the Commission, and the officers and components of the Commission, except as otherwise provided in this Act. Transfers to the Administration the General Advisory Committee, the Patent Compensation Board, and the Divisions of Military Application and Naval Reactors, as established pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of such department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Coal Research; and (2) as relate to or are utilized in connection with fossil fuel energy research and development programs and related activities conducted by the Bureau of Mines. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the National Science Foundations as relate to or are utilized in connection with: (1) solar heating and cooling development; and (2) geothermal power development. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Environment Protection Agency and the officers and components thereof as relate to or are utilized in connection with the development and demonstration of alternative automotive power systems. Title II: Nuclear Energy Commission - Provides that the Atomic Energy Commission is renamed the Nuclear Energy Commission and shall continue to perform the licensing and related regulatory functions of the Chairman and members of the Commission, the general counsel, and other officers and components, and personnel are excepted from the transfer to the Administrator by this Act. Grants the Nuclear Energy Commission licensing authority as to the following facilities of the Administration: (1) demonstration liquid metal fast breeder reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system; (2) other demonstration nuclear reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system, except those in existence, under construction or authorized or appropriated for by the Congress on the date this part becomes effective; or (3) facilities used primarily for the receipt and storage of high level radioactive wastes resulting from activities licensed under such Act. Allows the Nuclear Energy Commission to engage in or contract for research which the Commission deems necessary for the discharge of its licensing and regulatory functions. Title III: Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions - Provides that except as otherwise provided in this Act, whenever all of the functions or programs of an agency, or other body, or any component thereof, affected by this Act, have been transferred from that agency, or other body, or component, the agency, or other body, or component shall lapse.

Bill· HRH.R. 11800 (93rd)referred

A bill to prevent windfall profits by automobile insurance companies during any period when the casualty rates of such companies are reduced as a result of official action in connection with the energy crisis.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1973

Authorizes the President to issue regulations to reduce or stabilize insurance premiums in the automobile insurance industry to prevent windfall profits by persons engaged in the business of issuing such insurance as a result of reduced casualty rates attributable to Federal, State, or local official action under the Economic Stabilization Act or under any other provision authorizing the rationing, allocation, or conservation of petroleum products. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the President to prescribe an insurance rate which is in excess of that rate prescribed under applicable State law.

Bill· HRH.R. 11792 (93rd)referred

National Energy Emergency Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1973

National Energy Emergency Act - Title I: Statement of Findings and Purposes - Sets forth the determination of Congress that there is currently an energy shortage in the United States and enumerates the purposes of this Act. Title II: Emergency Fuel Shortage Contingency Programs - Declares that current and imminent fuel shortages have created a nationwide energy emergency. Authorizes the President, for the duration of the energy emergency, to enter into appropriate agreements with foreign states, foreign nationals, or international organizations to adjust and allocate imports of fossil fuels. Provides that any such formal agreement shall not become final until the Senate has had fifteen days to disapprove of such agreement. Provides that the declared nationwide energy emergency and the authority granted by this Act shall terminate one year after the date of enactment of this Act unless extended by Congress. Sets forth limitations for the export of domestically mined coal during the term of any energy emergency declared by or under this Act. Revises the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act by directing the President to provide for an ordering of priorities among users of crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product and to assign to such users rights entitling them to obtain any such oil or product in precedence to other users not similarly entitled, if the President finds that such action is necessary. Authorizes the President to require adjustments in the production rates of refineries in the United States whenever he finds that such adjustments are necessary to assure the production of residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products in such proportions necessary to meet the priorities for use of such products established under the Energency Petroleum Allocation Act. Directs the President to propose one or more energy conservation plans within thirty days of enactment of this Act which will result in a reduction of energy consumption to a level which can be supplied by available energy resources.

Bill· SS. 2776 (93rd)passed

Federal Energy Administration Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Federal Energy Administration - Establishes the Federal Energy Administration to assure that the nations energy needs are met for the foreseeable future. Directs the Administrator to plan, direct, and conduct programs related to the production, conservation, use, and allocation of all forms of energy. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of that Department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Petroleum Allocation; (2) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Conservation; (3) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Data and Analysis; and (4) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Oil and Gas. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Chairman of the Cost of Living Council, the Executive Director of the Cost of Living Counsil, and officers and components as relate to or are utilized by the Energy Division of the Cost of Living Council. Empowers the Administrator to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the functions vested in him; and to perform such other activities as may be necessary for the effective fulfillment of his duties and functions. Provides that final orders and actions of any official or component in the performance of functions transferred by this Act shall be subject to judicial review to the same extent and in the same manner as if such orders or actions had been made or taken by the officer, department, agency, or instrumentality in the performance of such functions immediately preceding the effective date of this Act. States that nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to limit, curtail, abolish, or terminate any function of the President which he had immediately before the effective date of this Act.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 177 (93rd)referred

A joint resolution to authorize the administrator of any direct Federal loan program or any federally guaranteed loan program to renegotiate or reschedule repayment by any person or business suffering severe economic harm as a result of the energy crisis on a loan under any such program.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Authorizes the administrator of any direct Federal loan program or any federally guaranteed loan program to renegotiate or reschedule repayment by any person or business suffering severe economic harm as a result of the energy crisis on a loan under any such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 11781 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for an energy conservation tax and an increase in the tax on gasoline, to establish the Energy Department and Supply Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Establishes the Energy Development and Supply Commission to be composed of five members. Prohibits service on the Commission of any individual who has at any time been affiliated with or has held pecuniary interest in any energy production or distribution industry or transportation industry. Requires members to have experience and competence regarding the environment and its protection, consumer protection, and energy-related research and development. Directs the Commission to maintain research and development programs to: (1) develop low-cost, environmentally sound energy sources and energy generation, transmission, and distribution processes for transportation, industrial, and residential use, and other areas, with primary emphasis on the development of all aspects of solar energy sources; (2) develop processes and techniques of energy conservation for use in construction, transportation, and in the manufacture of consumer and capital goods; and (3) develop new fuels for self-propelled vehicles, and, with respect to such vehicles, alternatives to the internal combustion engine. Orders the Commission to establish and maintain national defense petroleum reserves on public lands of the United States which shall have a petroleum-producing capacity sufficient to protect the United States against a continuous one-year interruption of importation of petroleum. Directs the Commission to prepare annually an inventory of mineral deposits in the Nation and to submit such inventory to the Atomic Energy Commission, the Federal Power Commission, and the Secretary of the Interior in order to promote coordination among them regarding energy planning. States that any prospector, mine operator, or well operator who makes any discovery of any substantial mineral deposit shall file a report with the Commission setting forth: (1) the type of mineral, the estimated volume of the deposit, and the estimated quality of the unprocessed mineral; and (2) the location of the deposit. Directs the Commission to prepare: (1) a report, from time to time for submission to the Attorney General of the United States, recommending action to preserve competition among businesses engaged in the production of coal, oil, natural gas, or uranium; and (2) a report, to be submitted annually to the Congress, setting forth information regarding the supply of mineral deposits discovered during the preceding calendar year, and the estimate of the Commission of the total remaining mineral reserves of the Nation by categories. Imposes taxes of 1/10 of 1 cent per kilowatt of electricity; 10 cents per thousand cuubic feet of natural gas; and 1/2 cent per gallon of special distillate and residual fuel sold or otherwise transferred to any person for his own consumption. Increases the gas tax from 4 to 8 cents per gallon. Establishes in the Treasury the Energy Development and Supply Trust Fund. Authorizes appropriation of necessary sums to the fund to carry out this Act. States that this Act shall cease to have effect on September 30, 1986.

Bill· HRH.R. 11777 (93rd)referred

Energy Management and Conservation Corporation Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Energy Management and Conservation Corporation Act - Presents the finding of the Congress that: (1) the Nation is facing an increasing shortage of environmentally acceptable sources of energy: (2) this shortage is causing the United States to import increasing quantities of oil and natural gas thereby dangerously decreasing national independence of action and increasing its dependence upon foreign sources; (3) there exist on public lands large resources of oil shale and coal which can be used to manufacture liquid and gaseous fuels and so reduce the need for imports and help to relieve the shortage of supply; (4) the Federal Government has a responsibility to accelerate the use of these resources to produce liquid and gaseous fuels by (i) conducting and assisting research, development, and demonstration of technologies for producing such fuels from oil shale and from coal; (ii) designing, building, and operating commercial plants to demonstrate these technologies, to initiate new industries for the future private development of these resources, and to help reduce the need for imports; (5) the Federal Government likewise has a responsibility to lease public lands for the private development of these resources to produce liquid and gaseous fuels in ways compatible with national goals of protecting the environment and conservation of energy and resources; (6) government operation of commercial plants will (i) demonstrate the technologies compatible with environmental goals and so accelerate future private decisions for investment; and (ii) provide yardstick information with which to measure the future performance of private development of these public resources. Declares it be the policy of the Congress that resources of oil shale and coal on public lands be developed promptly by both the Government and private interests. States that to this end, the Congress further determines that there be established and maintained through a National Energy Management and Conservation Corporation national programs with the following objectives: (1) begin as soon as possible the commercial development of oil shale and coal to provide supplies of liquid and gaseous fuels; (2) accelerate creation and demonstration of technologies to manufacture liquid and gaseous fuels from oil shale and coal, with acceptable environmental effects; and (3) promote early use of oil shale and coal resources to supply liquid and gaseous fuels by leasing public lands to private interests. Provides for the creation of an Energy Management and Conservation Corporation which shall establish and administer on Federal land and any land in which the United States has reserved mineral interests a national program for the exploration, development, and conservation of energy mineral deposits. Provides that in carrying out its duties under this Act, the Corporation may conduct research and development with a view toward improving the technology related to the use of oil shale, gasification of coal methods, geothermal steam, and solar energy as sources of energy for domestic and industrial uses in the United States. Provides that in order to enable the Corporation to exercise the powers and duties vested in it by this Act: (1) the exclusive use, possession, and control of all property to be acquired by such Corporation in its own name or in the name of the United States of America, are entrusted to such Corporation for the purposes of this Act; and (2) the President of the United States may provide for the transfer to such Corporation of the use, possession, and control of other Federal land or personal property of the United States. Provides that commencing in the first fiscal year beginning more than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the proceeds for each fiscal year derived by the Board from the sale of energy minerals or any other products manufactured by the Corporation, and from any other activities of the Corporation including the disposition of any real or personal property, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States at the end of each calendar year, save and except such part of such proceeds as in the opinion of the Board shall be necessary for the Corporation in the operation of its energy minerals resources exploration and development program. Provides that a continuing fund of $2,000,000 is also excepted from the requirements of this section and may be withheld by the Board to defray emergency expenses and to insure continuous operation. Provides that the Corporation shall treat all decisions regarding the setting and design of any facility which may be constructed under this Act as a significant aspect of land use planning in which all environmental, economic, and technical issues with respect to such facility should be resolved in an integrated fashion. Provides that in exploring and developing energy mineral resources and in the construction of any facility, the Corporation shall administer such programs so as to promote the conservation of lands and other natural resources, to preserve and enhance the environment, to maintain ecological balances, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to restore and rehabilitate, as far as practicable, any lands from which energy mineral resources have been taken and which will no longer be needed by the Corporation for such use. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11774 (93rd)referred

Federal Energy Administration Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Federal Energy Administration Act - Establishes the Federal Energy Administration to assure that the nation's energy needs are met for the foreseeable future. Directs the Administration to plan, direct, and conduct programs related to the production, conservation, use and allocation of all forms of energy. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of that Department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Petroleum Allocation; (2) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Conservation; (3) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Data and Analysis; and (4) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Oil and Gas. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Chairman of the Cost of Living Council, the Executive Director of the Cost of Living Council, and the Cost of Living Council, and officers and components as relate to or are utilized by the Energy Division of the Cost of Living Council. Empowers the Administrator to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the functions vested in him; and to perform such other activities as may be necessary for the effective fulfillment of his duties and functions. Provides that final orders and actions of any official or component in the performance of functions transferred by this Act shall be subject to judicial review to the same extent and in the same manner as if such orders or actions had been made or taken by the officer, department, agency, or instrumentality in the performance of such functions immediately preceding the effective date of this Act. States that nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to limit, curtail, abolish, or terminate any function of the President which he had immediately before the effective date of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11762 (93rd)referred

Geothermal Energy Research, Development, and Commercial Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Geothermal Energy Research, Development, and Commercial Demonstration Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate and support basic and applied research relating to geothermal energy development. Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate and carry out commercial demonstrations, research, and development in geothermal energy technology. Provides that the Administration shall dispose of, by sublease or otherwise, all projects undertaken under this Act. Directs the Administration to assure the protection of the environment, persons, and property in projects undertaken pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administration to report to the Congress and the President every six months on the progress made under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for six fiscal years of $80,000,000 to carry out programs under this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 733 (93rd)referred

Resolution to provide for the printing of additional copies of the hearings before the subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy entitled "Foreign Policy Implications of the Energy Crisis".

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Provides for the printing of one thousand additional copies of the hearings before the Subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy entitled "Foreign Policy Implications of the Energy Crisis".

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 392 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President, acting through the United Nations or other appropriate international organization, should call for international conferences to consider the present world energy crisis.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the President should, at the earliest practicable date, initiate steps through the United States delegation to the United Nations to call for and sponsor a World Energy Crisis Conference of countries confronted with long-term energy needs which they cannot now meet independently, for the purpose of discussing: (1) the ramifications of the decision by certain oil-producing nations to reduce production; (2) immediate steps, including self-imposed rationing, to counter those ramifications and to reduce dependence on Near East oil supplies; (3) the possibility of large-scale joint research projects on alternative energy sources; and (4) the establishment of a long-term World Energy Resources Conference for the purpose of: (a) exploring new ways to promote world energy planning; (b) reviewing the world's energy requirements and resources; (c) expanding and coordinating worldwide research into energy conservation and the development of new sources of energy; (d) establishing a plan for world cooperation in the fair allocation of energy resources whenever unexpected disturbances threaten ordinary patterns of energy allocation; and (e) exploring the implications for the world's ecology of projected patterns of energy use through the end of the century.

Bill· HRH.R. 11741 (93rd)referred