Energy

A resolution stating "That the Senate does not favor the synthetic fuel action numbered 1981-1 received by the Congress on September 9, 1981".

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981

Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the synthetic fuel action numbered 1981-1 received by Congress on September 9, 1981 (relating to proposed loan guarantees extended by the Department of Energy to the Oil Shale Corporation).

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States not participate in the Siberian natural gas pipeline project, and urging the President to secure the cooperation of the nations of Western Europe and Japan in developing alternative free world energy sources and to establish a policy concerning the promotion of the development of Soviet energy resources.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) prohibit U.S. participation in the Siberian natural gas pipeline project; (2) urge Western European nations not to participate in such project; (3) secure the cooperation of Western European nations and Japan in an alternative energy diversification project; (4) promote the alternative energy diversification project; and (5) establish a policy with respect to the promotion of Soviet energy resource development.

Federal Oil and Gas Development Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981

Federal Oil and Gas Development Act of 1980 - Title I: Exploration for and Extraction of Oil and Gas on Federal Land - Directs the Federal Oil and Gas Development Corporation (established by this Act) to exercise sole control over oil and gas exploration and extraction operations on Federal land. Prohibits the formation of any contract or lease for such operations except as provided in this Act. Directs the Corporation's Board of Directors to decide whether to allow any such lease or contract signed but not in effect before the effective date of this Act. Provides for title to any such oil and gas to remain with the United States until it is extracted and sold. Directs the Corporation to exercise all oil and gas rights held by the Federal Government. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase oil from any source to meet energy shortages during an oil emergency. Authorizes the Corporation to contract for exploration and extraction of oil and gas located on Federal land. Requires the Corporation's President to select the contract which is most profitable to the Corporation. Requires such contracts to include certain costs, bonuses, and profit percentages. Requires public access to any information held by a contractor on the exploration or extraction of oil or gas on Federal land and to information on Federal land which is the subject of a contract for such exploration or extraction. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) manage Federal land and to insure compliance with Federal and State laws and with contracts concerning Federal lands; (2) supervise contracts for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas on Federal land in effect before the enactment date of this Act; (3) determine where new exploration and extraction on Federal land will be allowed; and (4) transfer control over such exploration and extraction to the Corporation. Prohibits the Secretary from exercising any authority for such exploration and extraction after control has been transferred to the Corporation. Requires any exploration or extraction right which had expired to become a right of the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to sell its oil or gas to a qualified buyer and to pay its profits into the United States Treasury. Requires the sales of oil or gas by the Corporation to conform with existing Federal laws and its own regulations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Energy, and the Corporation to jointly audit all oil and gas located on Federal land and all leases and contracts involving such oil and gas. Requires a report to Congress on the audit's results. Requires both Secretaries and the Corporation's President to review each contract and lease to determine if requirements of due diligence in exploration and extraction are being met. Allows the Corporation to exercise any exploration or extraction rights contained in a contract that is cancelled because of a lack of due diligence. Directs the Corporation's President to notify, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency of any exploration or extraction on Federal land. Allows the Administrator to determine if it would result in any unreasonable adverse environmental impact. Directs the result in any unreasonable adverse environmental impact. Directs the Secretary to conform the Corporation's activities with environmental protection. Title II: Federal Oil and Gas Development Corporation - Creates the Federal Oil and Gas Development Corporation composed of a five member Board of Directors. Establishes an Advisory Board to the Corporation to be an information exchange among several executive departments and the Corporation. Requires the Advisory Board to consult with the Corporation during energy emergencies and on conflicts between energy production and environmental protection. Establishes criteria for the appointment of officers and employees, including a President of the Corporation, by the Board of Directors. Prohibits the issuance of shares of stock, declaration of dividends, and contributions to political parties. Directs the Corporation to have the usual powers of a nonprofit corporation established under the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. Requires the Energy Information Administration to provide the Corporation with all the information requested by the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to submit an annual report to Congress. Establishes a Public Energy Fund as a depository fund for Corporation revenues. Authorizes the Corporation to issue, and the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase, Corporation obligations up to a certain amount. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Transfers some functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Secretary of Energy to the Corporation's President. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920: (1) to include a reservation of power by the Corporation's President to cancel any contracts when a party fails to exercise due diligence in performing the contracts; (2) to decrease the amount of land that can be leased by one person in any State after a certain date; (3) to require the Secretary of the Interior to consult with other public officers before permitting certain easements and before suspending certain lease conditions; and (4) to increase the duration of certain leases. Imposes criminal sanctions on Federal employees for disclosure of or speculation based on confidential information concerning crude oil or petroleum products. Repeals the findings and purposes clause of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the need to continue the tax incentives for energy conservation and renewable energy sources.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which provide incentives for energy conservation and development of renewable energy sources should not be repealed or amended to reduce such incentives.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax on the importation of crude oil and refined petroleum products, to transfer the revenues from such tax, and from any oil import fee imposed by the President, to the Social Security Trust Fund, to reduce social security taxes, and to expand lower income energy assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax, at the rate of ten dollars per barrel, on imported crude oil sold in the United States. Authorizes the President to increase the rate of such tax to a maximum of $30 per barrel upon a determination that an increase is necessary to sufficiently promote domestic energy conservation and production to enable the United States to end such imports by January 1, 1990. Sets forth rules for the application of the tax to refined products of imported crude oil. Prescribes a registration requirement as a condition of liability for the tax imposed under this Act. Allows an income tax deduction for the payment of such tax. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to appropriate to the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund the sum of the taxes imposed under this Act and any fees imposed by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to adjust petroleum imports. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to periodically reduce the rates of tax applicable to employers, employees, and self-employment income for purposes of old age, survivors, and disability insurance to the extent permitted by the net revenues attributable to the tax imposed under this Act or to petroleum import adjustment fees. Authorizes appropriations for low-income energy assistance programs.

Standby Petroleum Emergency Authority Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1981

Standby Petroleum Emergency Authority Act of 1981 - Title I: Standby Petroleum Allocation and Price Control Authority - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the President to provide by regulation for the mandatory allocation of any petroleum product. Permits such regulations to be either mandatory emergency regulations effective upon promulgation or standby contingency regulations effective effective upon circumstances. Directs the President to promulgate an emergency preparedness plan consisting of standby contingency regulations. Prohibits the President from: (1) prescribing minimum prices; (2) imposing any tax; or (3) allocating gasoline or diesel fuel to end users through any system involving the issuance of ration coupons. Permits implementation of mandatory allocation regulations only if: (1) the President determines there is a severe petroleum supply interruption; and (2) the President transmits the regulations to Congress and Congress does not disapprove the regulations. Limits the duration of such regulations to 90 days, except that there they may be a 60-day extension. Provides that after the 60-day extension the President must make a new determination of a severe petroleum supply disruption and transmit a new notice to Congress. Provides for the preemption of any conflicting State or local program for the allocation or pricing of any petroleum product. Provides for state preemption if no regulation has been implemented under this Act. Permits as a defense to any action for breach of contract relating to any petroleum product that the breach was caused by compliance with this Act. Authorizes the President to delegate any authority under this Act to Federal agencies or to any State, except the authority to determine that a severe petroleum supply disruption exists. Sets the expiration date of this Act at June 30, 1985. Title II: Extension of Standby Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Rationing Authorities - Extends authority under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to carry out any rationing contingency plan until June 30, 1985. Title III: Extension of Certain International Energy Program Authorities - Extends until June 30, 1985, presidential authorities with respect to the International Energy Program.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to promote energy conservation by providing for daylight saving time on an expanded basis and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4437 (Daylight savings time).

Geothermal Energy Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1981

Geothermal Energy Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the percentage depletion allowance for any geothermal energy source (currently, such energy must be in "deposits"). Qualifies for the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit all of the equipment of a system using both geothermal energy and a source not eligible for a credit if geothermal energy provides more than 80 percent of the energy for which the system was designed. Allows such credits for portions of such systems which produce, distribute, or use a source of energy which is at least 50 percent geothermal energy.

Nuclear Property Insurance Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1981

Nuclear Property Insurance Act of 1981 - Establishes in the U.S. Treasury a Nuclear Property Insurance Fund to pay insurance claims made by licensees of nuclear powerplants who enter into insurance agreements under this Act and the costs of necessary remedial action at Three Mile Island Unit 2. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide insurance policies to licensees of nuclear powerplants to supplement insurance available from private sources. Requires that such policies provide for payment from the fund when the costs of remedial action associated with onsite property damage caused by a single nuclear accident exceed the greater of two specified amounts. Sets a ceiling on such insurance payments. Permits the Secretary to require proof of loss or damage before paying any claim. Prohibits the issuance of an operating license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a nuclear powerplant unless the licensee is insured by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to prescribe insurance premium rates and coverage schedules to provide sufficient revenue for the fund. Sets a minimum aggregate amount of premiums to be paid by all licensees insured by this Act. Requires the Secretary to maintain an actuarially sound reserve in the fund in order to pay insurance claims. Requires insured licensees to pay additional assessments if the Secretary becomes obligated under any insurance agreement for any claim in excess of the amount in the fund. Directs the Secretary to coordinate activities of the Federal agencies involved with the clean-up of Three Mile Island Unit 2 and prepare a contingency plan to protect public health and safety and maintain service continuity if the General Public Utilities Corporation cannot carry out its responsibilities in connection with Three Mile Island Unit 2. Directs the Secretary to reimburse the General Public Utilities Corporation from the fund for 75 percent of the uninsured costs incurred by the Corporation after the enactment of this Act for remedial action associated with onsite property damage at Three Mile Island Unit 2 if: (1) there is a joint plan by Pennsylvania and New Jersey to insure that the Corporation continue utility service and achieve economic stability; and (2) the Corporation agrees to pay the Secretary premium surcharges to recover 50 percent of the Secretary's costs. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to the NRC to expedite licensing and regulatory procedures for remedial actions with respect to Three Mile Island Unit 2; (2) provide technical and planning assistance to the Pennsylvania Public Utilitiy Commission, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and the Corporation for the joint plan; and (3) arrange with the Corporation to use data valuable in understanding and enhancing nuclear powerplant safety. Subrogates the Secretary to all rights and claims of an insured licensee against a third party for costs for which the Secretary provides insurance coverage.

A bill granting the consent of Congress to the Southern States Energy Compact, and for related purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1981

Interstate Compact - Grants congressional approval to the Southern States Energy Compact which provides for cooperation among Southern States in the development, production, and use of energy.

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30, 1981, to April 1, 1982: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30, 1981, to March 31, 1982: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

Department of Energy Organization Act Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1981

Department of Energy Organization Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to transfer from the Secretary of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) functions relating to the transportation of oil by pipelines, except that FERC's authority to determine rates for the transportation of oil by pipeline shall be limited to determining rates for the trans-Alaska pipeline.

Department of Energy Organization Act Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1981

Department of Energy Organization Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to transfer from the Secretary of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) functions relating to the transportation of oil by pipelines, except that FERC's authority to determine rates for the transportation of oil by pipeline shall be limited to determining rates for the trans-Alaska pipeline.

Conduit Hydroelectric Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1981

Conduit Hydroelectric Act of 1981 - Amends the Federal Power Act to exempt conduit hydroelectric facilities (excluding dams or other impoundments and facilities on Federal lands) from the requirements for the development of water power and resources under such Act, including license requirements.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 2330) to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1981

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2330 (Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding).

Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1981

Nuclear Property Insurance Act of 1981 - Establishes in the Treasury a Nuclear Property Insurance Fund to pay insurance claims made by licensees of nuclear powerplants who enter into insurance agreements under this Act and the costs of necessary remedial action at Three Mile Island Unit 2. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide insurance policies to licensees of nuclear powerplants to supplement insurance available from private sources. Requires that such policies provide for payment from the fund when the costs of remedial action associated with onsite property damage caused by a single nuclear accident exceed the greater of two specified amounts. Sets a ceiling on such insurance payments. Permits the Secretary to require proof of loss or damage before paying any claim. Prohibits the issuance of an operating license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a nuclear powerplant unless the licensee is insured by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to prescribe insurance premium rates and coverage schedules to provide sufficient revenue for the fund. Sets a minimum aggregate amount of premiums to be paid by all licensees insured by this Act. Requires the Secretary to maintain an actuarially sound reserve in the fund in order to pay insurance claims. Requires insured licensees to pay additional assessments if the Secretary becomes obligated under any insurance agreement for any claim in excess of the amount in the fund. Directs the Secretary to coordinate activities of the Federal agencies involved with the clean-up of Three Mile Island Unit 2 and to prepare a contingency plan to protect public health and safety and maintain service continuity if the General Public Utilities Corporation cannot carry out its responsibilities in connection with Three Mile Island Unit 2. Directs the Secretary to reimburse the General Public Utilities Corporation from the fund for 75 percent of the uninsured costs incurred by the Corporation after the enactment of this Act for remedial action associated with onsite property damage at Three Mile Island Unit 2 if: (1) there is a joint plan by Pennsylvania and New Jersey to insure that the Corporation continues utility service and achieves economic stability; and (2) the Corporation agrees to pay the Secretary premium surcharges to recover 50 percent of the Secretary's costs. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to the NRC to expedite licensing and regulatory procedures for remedial actions with respect to Three Mile Island Unit 2; (2) provide technical and planning assistance to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and the Corporation for the joint plan; and (3) arrange with the Corporation to use data valuable in understanding and enhancing nuclear powerplant safety. Subrogates the Secretary to all rights and claims of an insured licensee against a third party for costs for which the Secretary provides insurance coverage.

A bill to amend section 102 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for more effective implementation of incentives under that section for development of coal mines.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to expand the applicability of the provisions of such Act relating to incentives for the development of underground coal mines so that such provisions shall apply to all coal mines. Revises provisions relating to the guarantee of loans for the development of such mines to provide that an individual may receive a loan guarantee only if the individual has obtained a contract for the sale or resale of coal from the mine, the duration of which meets requirements that the Secretary of Energy shall prescribe. Deletes the requirement that the sale or resale must be to an individual in compliance with the Clean Air Act. Redefines the term "low sulfur coal" to mean coal with sulfur content that does not exceed the maximum sulfur content permitted under the Clean Air Act and any applicable implementation plan.

Act for the Implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1981

Act for the Implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for: (1) intentionally possessing or transferring any material in fact containing plutonium or uranium which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to property; or (2) stealing, embezzling, or threatening to use any such material.

Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1981

Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to expand daylight saving time by starting it the first Sunday of March rather than the last Sunday of April. Permits States and the Federal Communications Commission to make adjustments because of such change.

A resolution to disapprove synthetic fuel action 1981-1 (relating to a loan guarantee for the Oil Shale Corporation).

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1981

States that the House of Representatives does not favor the synthetic fuel action numbered 1981-1 received by the Congress on September 9, 1981, (relates to a loan guarantee for the Oil Shale Corporation).

Guy W. Fiske, of Missouri, to be Under Secretary of Energy, vice John Mark Deutch, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 28 August 1981

Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1981

Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act - Title I: Removal of Artificial Impediments on Natural Gas Usage - Repeals the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Terminates the incremental pricing requirements of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (the Act). Title II: Incentives for Increased Natural Gas Production - Provides that the provisions of the Act respecting the maximum lawful price for any sale of natural gas shall cease to apply to any first sale of natural gas produced from any well: (1) the surface drilling of which commenced on or after January 1, 1981; and (2) the drilling of which is pursuant to a permit, license, or comparable authorization issued by the applicable agency. Sets forth a formula under the Act for determining the maximum lawful price applicable to any first sale of natural gas for any month beginning after December 1981 or more than 30 days after enactment, whichever is later, subject to provisions of the Act which provide that if any natural gas qualifies under more than one provision relating to price, the provision resulting in the highest price shall be applicable. Terminates, effective January 1, 1985, provisions of the Act respecting the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale of any natural gas. Repeals provisions of the Act allowing the reimposition of price controls after January 1, 1985. Provides that effective January 1, 1985 provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of gas committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act. Provides that prior to January 1, 1985, those same provisions of the Act shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated to interstate commerce as of the day before enactment and which is: (1) high cost natural gas; (2) new natural gas; (3) natural gas produced from any new onshore production well; or (4) natural gas produced from wells drilled on or before January 1, 1981. Title III: Removal of Artificial Impediments to Natural Gas Sales - Provides that prior to January 1, 1985, those provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act and which is natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf if such sale is to an intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user within an affected State. Exempts natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf transported by any intrastate pipeline or end user, located within an affected State, from the provisions of the Act relating to the sale of gas, except that an interstate pipeline may not charge more than a just and reasonable rate. Provides that for purposes of provisions of the Act concerning the sale of natural gas the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not apply to any sale, or resale, of natural gas and such gas shall not be deemed to be in interstate commerce if the gas sold was: (1) transported in interstate commerce by an interstate pipeline carrier; or (2) transported in interstate commerce by an interstate pipeline pursuant to an emergency Presidential order. Prohibits the Commission from specifying the minimum duration of any contract for the purchase of natural gas. Prohibits the Commission, in the case of any person who would have been entitled to receive natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce but for the deregulation provisions of this Act, from requiring that such gas be offered for sale to such person, either directly or through the granting of any right of first refusal of an offer made to any other person. States that any maximum lawful price under the wellhead pricing provisions of the Act shall be deemed a just and reasonable rate established by order of the Commission, for purposes of any contractual pricing provision. Provides that in the case of any contract in effect when a maximum lawful price applied to any first sale of gas and which contains an area rate clause, the price payable for natural gas exempted from the application of a maximum price shall be deemed to equal the maximum price as if the gas were not exempt, until the contract terminates or is renegotiated.

A bill to amend the Energy Tax Act of 1978 to allow certain additional refunds relating to the repeal of the excise tax on buses.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1981

Amends the Energy Tax Act of 1978 with respect to refunds resulting from the repeal of the manufacturers excise tax on buses to: (1) extend to December 31, 1982, the period for reimbursement of tax to the ultimate purchaser; (2) revise requirements regarding proof of reimbursement; and (3) make interest on a refund payable in cases of certain claims made before September 1, 1979.

A bill to provide that petroleum company overcharges paid to the United States shall be available for completing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1981

Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that petroleum company overcharges, paid to the United States, be used to complete the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Provides for initial good-faith efforts to refund such amounts to original purchasers. Permits payment either by cash or by in-kind transfers of petroleum products. Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and report to the President and the Congress on the final Strategic Storage Level.

A bill to improve the security of the electric power generation and transmission system in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1981

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for: (1) interfering with, injuring, contaminating, or destroying a bulk power system, nuclear facility, or nuclear material; or (2) obstructing the production or transmission of electric energy through a bulk power system, to the extent that any such act could cause damage in excess of $5,000. Makes such offense applicable to bulk power systems still under construction or otherwise not functioning. Directs the Attorney General to collect and exchange criminal and identification records with Government officials and officials of licensed nuclear power facilities.

An act to exempt the Lake Oswego, Oregon, hydroelectric facility from part I of the Federal Power Act (Act of June 10, 1920) as amended, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1981

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to designate Lake Oswego, Oregon, as nonnavigable for purposes of the Federal Power Act, 1920.

Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of, Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate congressional committee. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approving projects that exceed the 125 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate congressional committees in writing of projects exceeding $300,000. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to grant the Department of Energy the authority to prohibit the dissemination of unclassified information concerning atomic energy defense programs which could have a significant adverse affect on the health, safety, and security of the public. Limits the preparation of environmental impact statements by the Department of Energy to exceptional Federal actions affecting atomic energy defense programs representing a significant departure from current operations and having the potential to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Prohibits the use of authorized funds for such purpose except as specified.

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to the States for energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Sets forth the allocation formula for annual financial assistance to the States and U.S. territories and possessions. Requires a State receiving financial assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Sets forth the type of energy conservation and supply activities for which the grant money received by a State may be used. Limits the amount of funds which may be used for administrative expenses. Requires a State to obligate any funds received under this Act by the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which those funds were appropriated. Requires recipients of financial assistance under this Act and persons responsible for the administration of projects receiving funds under this Act to provide the Secretary with information on the disposition of such funds and to provide access to records and other information for audit purposes. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. Repeals provisions relating to energy conservation and weatherization assistance in the Energy Security Act, the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, the Energy Research and Development Administration Appropriation Authorization Act of 1977, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and the National Housing Act of 1949.

A concurrent resolution to disapprove a proposed rule relative to Incremental Pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

Expresses the Senate's disapproval of a proposed rule relating to incremental pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1981

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981 - Prohibits granting a right-of-way across Federal land for construction or extension of a coal pipeline unless each affected State consents to the use of its water. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, after ensuring that all appropriate Federal laws and that each affected State has consented to the use of its water, to grant or renew rights-of-way over, under, upon or through Federal lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, or extension of coal pipelines.

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1981

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981 - Title I: Sequential Management Authority and Activation - Directs the President to prescribe four petroleum disruption management programs and transmit them to Congress for approval: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve distribution program; (2) a private dedicated reserve program (PDR); (3) a national crude oil sharing program; and (4) a petroleum product disruption management program. Prohibits approval of a program unless each House of Congress, within 30 days of transmittal of a program, passes a resolution approving the program. Requires the President to submit a revised program if any program is not approved. Provides for the activation of a program whenever the President determines that a substantial or severe crude oil or energy supply disruption or interruption exists or is imminent, or a program is necessary in order to comply with the international energy program, and an approving joint resolution is passed within six days of transmittal. Limits such programs to 120 days duration, except the President may request additional 120 day periods. Title II: Private Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Storage Incentives - Directs the President to report on the advisability and alternative means of: (1) reducing the tax liability of persons who draw down crude oil and petroleum product reserves during oil supply disruptions; and (2) providing tax or other incentives for the construction of private-sector oil and petroleum product storage facilities and the maintenance of increased private-sector crude oil or petroleum product reserves. Title III: Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Private Dedicated Reserve Distribution - Authorizes the President to distribute crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, upon a determination that a substantial crude oil disruption exists, in amounts not in excess of 300,000 barrels daily for no more than 90 days annually. Provides for such distributions on a pro rata basis. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan from becoming effective unless each House of Congress passes a resolution approving the Plan within 30 days of the Plan's transmittal to Congress. Requires that during a substantial crude oil disruption allocation shall be as provided for in this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report evaluating the expansion of the physical capacity of the Reserve through the use of temporary storage facilities. Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a PDR. Requires the rule establishing the PDR to, among other things: (1) provide for the equitable distribution of crude oil at competitive prices; (2) require designated refiners to provide crude oil to any qualified refiner experiencing a supply disruption; (3) distribute crude oil to such qualified refiners to permit them to operate at 95 percent of the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the obligation of each designated refiner to sell crude oil to qualified refiners shall be a given percentage of each designated refiner's average crude oil runs to distillation units during the previous 12 months; and (5) provide that the price paid by a qualified refiner will not exceed a stated level. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report determining the minimum volume of reserves to be maintained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and analyzing the advisability of distributing crude oil from the Reserve in lieu of activating the PDR. Title IV: National Crude Oil Sharing Program - Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a national crude oil sharing program. Requires the rule establishing such program to: (1) provide for the equitable sharing of crude oil at competitive prices among all regions during a severe disruption; (2) require refiners to offer for sale any crude oil supplies that would permit their refineries to operate in excess of the national utilization rate; (3) assure that refiners are able to purchase sufficient crude oil to permit operation at the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the price paid by a refiner will not exceed the weight-averaged price during the previous 60 day period; (5) provide for directives requiring a refiner to adjust the percentage yield of a refined petroleum product in order to increase output of that product in a time of short supply; and (6) provide for the adjustment of the quantities of crude oil allocated among refiners so as to ensure desired production levels. Title V: Petroleum Product Programs - Directs the President to promulgate a standby regulation which when implemented will provide: (1) for the mandatory allocation of refined petroleum products produced in or imported into the country in amounts specified in and at ceiling prices specified in such regulation; (2) an emergency use fee; or (3) other action specified in such regulation which is not otherwise specially authorized by other Federal law. Requires the standby regulation to provide for, among other things: (1) the protection of public health, safety and welfare (including maintenance of residential heating), and national defense; (2) maintenance of all public services; (3) maintenance of agricultural operations; (4) preservation of an economically sound and competitive petroleum industry; (5) equitable distribution of refined petroleum products at equitable prices; (6) allocation of refined petroleum products necessary to explore for and extract fuels and minerals; (7) economic efficiency; and (8) minimization of economic distortion. Title VI: Establishment of Advisory Data Collection and Coordination Functions - Directs the President to establish: (1) an Energy Emergency Council to be composed of members of the executive branch, to advise the President on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the activation and management of its programs; and (2) an Energy Advisory Committee, to consist of members of the petroleum industry and consumers, to advise the President and the Council on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the management and activation of its programs. Directs the Council, after consultation with the Committee, to evaluate the current energy information collection and monitoring systems within the Federal Government. Directs the Secretary to inform the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration whether the energy information now being collected is sufficient, whether changes are needed, and if so, to direct the Administrator to make the necessary changes. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report examining the standards for activation of the programs. Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth provisions relating to administration and enforcement, including: (1) application of provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 to regulations, orders, and Presidential actions undertaken pursuant to this Act; and (2) setting forth monetary penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to include this Act within those Acts for which the Secretary shall provide for making adjustments to any rule, regulation or order in order to prevent special hardship or inequity. Extends, until October 1, 1989, the authority for international voluntary agreements with respect to the International Energy Program under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Terminates this Act on October 1, 1989.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit public utility property which otherwise qualifies as solar, wind, geothermal, or ocean thermal energy property to be treated as such for purposes of the energy investment credit.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify for the investment tax credit public utility property which is otherwise qualified as solar, wind, geothermal, or ocean thermal energy property.

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981 - Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue geothermal leases in any lands administered by another Federal agency or department. Revises the definition of "known geothermal resource area" to mean an area where the Secretary determines the prospects for extraction of geothermal resources for generating electricity in commercial quantities warrant substantial expenditures. Requires that lands within a known geothermal resource area which are offered for lease and which receive no bids be declassified and leased to the first qualified applicant. Entitles the first qualified applicant for a lease not within a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease if the land involved is not designated a known geothermal resource area within one year of the application being filed and before the lease is issued. Permits such an applicant to match the highest competitive bid for such land if that land is designated within such time period. Entitles the applicant or lessee responsible for the exploration resulting in the designation of a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease for all lands in the designated area for which the applicant or lessee had filed applications prior to such exploration. Requires that geothermal leases provide for a royalty of: (1) not less than ten percent or more than 15 percent of the value of the energy produced and sold for electrical generation; or (2) not less than five percent or more than ten percent of such value produced for nonelectrical use. Provides, in certain cases, that the term "commercial quantities" shall include, either: (1) a drilled well and a bona fide sale for delivery; or (2) proof of a commitment to construct utilization facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to consider an additional extension, of up to ten years, of an extended primary lease term if construction of such facilities has not been possible due to administrative delays beyond the lessee's control or demonstrated marginal economics of such facilities and if there has been substantial investment in development of the lease. Requires the lessee to make bona fide efforts to resolve such problems. Increases the State-wide acreage limitation for Federal geothermal leases from 24,480 acres to 51,200 acres. Authorizes the Secretary to increase such limitation up to 115,200 acres at any time after 15 years from the effective date of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (currently such limitation may be increased to 51,200 acres). Excepts from the counting of such limitation leases which contain wells capable of commercial production and leases operated under approved operating, drilling, or development contracts. Permits readjustment of geothermal lease terms and conditions at 20 year intervals beginning 20 years after the date production is commenced (currently such readjustment is permitted at ten year intervals beginning ten years after geothermal steam is produced). Prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases on acquired lands of other Federal agencies or departments without the consent of the agency or department head. Authorizes the issuance of free use permits for: (1) noncommercial application of geothermal resources in lands administered by the Secretary; and (2) surface use and use of geothermal resources for the continued operation of any geothermal energy research and development facility, pilot plant, or demonstration facility the Federal interest in which is transferred. Permits the head of each Federal agency to develop, for the benefit of the agency, the geothermal energy resources within the lands under its jurisdiction provided such use is in the public interest and will not deter commercial development which might be more beneficial. Authorizes the issuance of leases and exploration and testing activities on lands subject to wilderness study and on national forest lands identified by the President for further use planning. Requires that such leases include stipulations to ensure that such activities will not permanently impair the wilderness values of such lands.

A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30, 1981, to June 30, 1985: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Authorizes appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Sets ceilings on funds allocated for: (1) nuclear reactor regulation, including gas-cooled thermal reactor preapplication review; (2) inspection and enforcement; (3) standards development; (4) nuclear material safety and safeguard; (5) nuclear regulatory research; (6) program technical support; and (7) program direction and administration. Limits the Commission's authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with universities to not more than one percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for nuclear regulatory research. Prohibits the Commission from reprogramming the funds authorized to be appropriated for any activity under this Act by an increase or decrease in excess of $500,000 for a period of 30 calendar days after notice of such action to the appropriate Congressional committees unless each committee has transmitted a written notice that it has no objection to such action. Authorizes the Commission to retain monies received for cooperative nuclear research programs for salaries and expenses for such programs and to transfer sums from the amounts appropriated under this Act to other Government agencies which perform the work for which such appropriations were made. Authorizes payments under this Act only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Sets a ceiling on the amount of funds which may be used for the acquisition and installation of equipment for the small test prototype nuclear data link program or for any other program for the collection and transmission to the Commission of data from licensed nuclear reactors during abnormal conditions. Exempts from such limitation equipment for which the Commission prepares and submits to Congress a specific acquisition and installation proposal unless either House of Congress rejects such proposal within 60 days of submission. Limits the amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act for fiscal year 1982 which may be used to continue tests at the Loss-of-Fluid Test Facility. Makes available from amounts authorized to be appropriated for program direction and administration funds for interim consolidation of Commission headquarters staff offices in the District of Columbia and in Bethesda, Maryland, but not for relocation of offices of Commission members outside of the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Commission to use funds, in the absence of a State or local emergency preparedness plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to issue an operating license for a nuclear reactor if there is a State, local, or utility plan for the public health and safety. Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act to promulgate or publish a safety goal for nuclear reactor regulation until after public hearings on such goal have been held. Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act to assist the General Public Utilities Corporation with the decontamination, clean-up, repair, or rehabilitation of facilities at Three Mile Island Unit 2. Permits the Commission to use funds to monitor or inspect such activities and to carry out regulatory functions with respect to the facilities at Three Mile Island. Requires the Commission to use funds from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Office of Nuclear Materials, Safety and Safeguards to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy specifying interagency procedures for the disposition of radioactive materials resulting from the cleanup of Three Mile Island Unit 2. Authorizes the use of funds for the issuance of nuclear reactor license amendments prior to the conduct of required hearings and after notice to the State in which the facility is located if the amendment involves no significant hazards consideration. Authorizes the use of funds for the issuance of temporary operating licenses, prior to the conduct of required hearings, for fuel loading, testing, and operation of nuclear reactors at a power level not to exceed five percent of the rated full thermal power. Establishes an independent Temporary Advisory Panel to evaluate the nuclear powerplant licensing process. Requires the Panel to report its evaluation within a specified time period to the Commission and specified Congressional committees. Terminates the Panel upon submission of such report. Requires the Commission to set forth its views on the Panel's report and recommend improvements for the nuclear powerplant licensing process to such Congressional committees.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow the residential energy credit for certain wood burning stoves.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a residential energy conservation tax credit for wood burning stoves.

Coal Pipeline Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1981

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize a person to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) for a certificate of public convenience to construct, operate, or maintain a coal pipeline or to extend an existing coal pipeline. Directs the Commission to approve the application if the public convenience will be enhanced. Permits any person holding such a certificate to acquire rights-of-way on private lands by exercise of the power of eminent domain. Limits the scope of such exercise regarding rights to water or to certain historic or significant lands. Requires coal pipeline certificate holders to fulfill relevant common carrier transportation and service obligations. Requires the line pipe of all pipelines to be located underground, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with environmental protection, safety, and good engineering and technological practices. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant or renew to a certificate holder rights-of-way on Federal lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, or extension of coal pipelines. Requires the Secretgary to first consult with the heads of other agencies which may administer such Federal lands. Requires a right-of-way to be granted or renewed in accordance with specified provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe additional terms and conditions. Exempts existing coal pipeline rights-of-way and law suits commenced prior to enactment of this Act from certain provisions of this Act. Prohibits the United States or its agents from using or claiming water within any State for a coal pipeline unless pursuant to State substantive and procedural law. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations establishing uniform Federal standards applicable to certain aspects of coal pipeline facilities. Exempts existing coal pipelines from certain such standards. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of Transportation, to institute a civil action to enforce any such regulation. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, to institute a civil action to enforce any provision of this Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for any person failing to comply with any provision or regulation of this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to expand the dwelling units with respect to which the credit for energy conservation expenditures may be allowed to dwelling units the construction of which was substantially completed before January 1, 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant the income tax credit for residential energy conservation expenditures to dwelling units substantially completed before January 1, 1980.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not participate in the Yamal natural gas pipeline project, and urging the President to secure the cooperation of the nations of Western Europe and Japan in developing alternative Free World energy sources.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1981

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) prohibit U.S. participation in the Yamal natural gas pipeline project in the Soviet Union; (2) urge Western European nations and Japan not to participate in such project; (3) propose and enlist the cooperation of Western European nations and Japan in an alternative energy diversification project; and (4) promote this alternative energy diversification project.

Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1981

Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1981 - Authorizes the President, if there is a severe petroleum shortage to implement a standby regulation providing for: (1) the mandatory allocation of crude oil, residential fuel oil, and any refined petroleum product; and (2) under certain circumstances, the imposition of price controls. Directs the President to promulgate such a general standby regulation within 90 days after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the implementation of such regulation unless the President has transmitted notice to Congress in an energy action message pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and neither House of Congress has disapproved the message within 15 days. Provides that the regulation shall be effective for no more than 90 days, except that there may be a 60-day extension if the severe shortage continues. Terminates the President's allocation authority at such time unless a new energy action message has been submitted and has not been disapproved. Sets forth civil penalties for the violation of the standby regulation or any order issued pursuant to this Act. Terminates this Act on January 1, 1985.

Henry E. Thomas, IV, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs), vice Leslie J. Goldman.

United States · United States Senate · 16 July 1981

A resolution waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 4144) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1981

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4144 (Energy and water development).

William Addison Vaughan, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environmental Protection, Safety and Emergency Preparedness), vice Ruth C. Clusen, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 15 July 1981

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1981 - Makes the United States liable for damages to: (1) certain individuals who resided in the vicinity of or worked on the Nevada nuclear test site and were exposed to low-level radiation during specified periods; and (2) certain uranium miners in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah who died from or contracted acute leukemia, lung cancer, or other cancer identified by the Advisory Panel on the Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation and Uranium. Extends such liability for damage to specified sheep herds caused by the Nancy nuclear detonation or the Harry nuclear detonation. Bars actions for damages under this Act after a specified date. Grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the appropriate district court for actions under this Act. Establishes, within the Department of Health and Human Services, an Advisory Panel on the Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation and Uranium. Directs the Advisory Panel to identify those cancers and diseases that are more likely to develop in human beings after exposure to low-level radiation or after working in uranium mines. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint such personnel as may be necessary to enable the Advisory Panel to carry out its functions under this Act. Requires that the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall provide such administrative support services as the Advisory Panel may request. Directs the Advisory Panel to report its findings to Congress within one year. Exempts the Advisory Panel from the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary to assess the adverse health effects resulting from the atomic weapons test program at the Nevada test site. Transfers to the Department of Health and Human Services all functions of the Department of Energy concerning the health effects of radiation on human beings.

National Oil Shale Leasing Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

National Oil Shale Leasing Act of 1981 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to lease lands containing oil shale deposits. Permits such leases to exceed 5120 acres of land if necessary to permit long-term commercial operations. Increases the number of such leases which may be held to two in any State and four nationwide. Permits the acquisition of one additional lease in a State by a lessee who has achieved commercial production in both existing leases and is within ten years of exhausting the reserves on one of the leases. Authorizes the unlimited issuance of leases to avoid bypassing small acreages of oil shale resources which otherwise could not be mined economically. Authorizes the Secretary to issue leases to allow the extraction of minerals in addition to oil shale. Authorizes lessees of oil shale lands to lease additional lands for support operations. Prohibits mining on such additional lands. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such additional leases after considering the need for such lands, the environmental impact, and the public interest. Requires the lease to include provisions for protection of the environment and other resource values and the payment of rent. Provides for the judicial review of a decision of the Secretary to lease lands containing oil shale. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to transfer from the Secretary of Energy to the Secretary of the Interior functions relating to fostering competition for Federal leases, the establishment of diligence requirements for operations conducted on Federal leases, setting rates of production for Federal leases, and specifying the procedures, terms, and conditions for the acquisition and disposition of Federal royalty interests taken in kind. Terminates the Leasing Liaison Committee established under such Act.

A bill to amend the Energy Security Act to authorize the Synthetic Fuels Corporation to guarantee loans and other obligations issued by local units of government to mitigate adverse impacts of synthetic fuel projects.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the Synthetic Fuels Corporation to guarantee loans and other obligations issued by local governments to mitigate adverse social and economic impacts of synthetic fuel projects under the Corporation's jurisdiction. Permits the Corporation to guarantee loans in an aggregate amount up to ten percent of its aggregate obligational authority under such Act. Limits the Corporation's authority under this Act to loans or obligations with a maturity of 30 years or less.

State Energy Block Grant Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

State Energy Block Grant Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to States and local government units for energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Sets forth the allocation formula for annual financial assistance to States and U.S. territories and possessions. Requires a State receiving assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Sets forth the types of energy conservation and supply activities for which the grant money received by a State may be used. Prohibits the use of such funds for: (1) administrative expenses in excess of 20 percent of the total costs of the State programs funded under this Act; (2) the costs of applying for a grant under this Act; (3) promoting energy conservation or supply development through mass media; or (4) satisfying any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal funds as a condition for the receipt of Federal funds. Directs the Secretary to allocate 20 percent of the funds available to each State under this Act to the following categories of communities within a State: (1) metropolitan cities and urban counties in metropolitan areas; (2) local government units within metropolitan areas (other than metropolitan cities and urban counties); and (3) nonmetropolitan areas. Entitles metropolitan cities and urban counties to annual grants, the amounts of which shall be determined by the Secretary according to a specified formula. Provides for grants to other local government units and nonmetropolitan areas to be made by the Governor of the State on the basis of applications submitted by such units. Requires a local government unit receiving assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Requires a report and necessary revisions by the chief executive officer of a State on the intended use of grant money prior to expenditure. Directs the Secretary to review each report and revision and disapprove any not in compliance with this Act or not equitably distributing funds or services within the State. Requires a State to revise a disapproved report or revision. Requires a State to make activity reports available for public inspection in the State and to Congress, the Department of Energy, the Comptroller General, and any interested public agencies. Requires periodic State audits. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 to carry out this Act. Provides for the payment to the States of a specified amount of Federal home energy assistance funds for low-income residential weatherization and energy conservation activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on October 1, 1984. Repeals provisions relating to energy conservation and weatherization assistance in the Energy Security Act, the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, the National Energy Extension Service Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970.

Low Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Low-Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to assist households with incomes below a specified level to meet home energy costs. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 to carry out such program 100 percent of all funds received by the Federal Government from collections and settlements for fuel overcharges, less all identifiable legitimate claims for such overcharges. Grants to the Governor of a State the discretion to allocate such grants as needed. Allocates funds for States, U.S. territories and possessions, and Indian tribes. Requires that a reasonable amount of such funds be reserved by each State for energy crisis intervention. Requires a State to submit to the Secretary an application for each fiscal year. Conditions allotments, after the first fiscal year in which a State receives funds, on the holding of public hearings in such State on the use and distribution of such funds. Requires that an applicant State agree to: (1) use such funds in accordance with this Act; (2) describe the households eligible for home energy assistance and give priority to certain households; (3) conduct outreach activities to inform people of the availability of such assistance; (4) coordinate activities with similar State and Federal programs; (5) describe the amount of assistance to be provided to participating households; (6) give special consideration in designating local administrative agencies to local public or private nonprofit agencies receiving funds under any other low-income energy assistance or weatherization program; (7) establish notification procedures in connection with direct payments by the State to home energy suppliers; (8) treat owners and renters equitably under the program under this Act; (9) use a maximum of ten percent of the State allotment for administrative expenses; (10) provide for fiscal control and fund accounting procedures and prepare an annual audit of expenditures under such program; and (11) cooperate with any Federal investigations pursuant to this Act. Requires the State to repay to the United States any amounts not expended under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to offset such amounts against future grants to such State. Prohibits exclusion from participation in, or denial of benefits from, any program or activity funded under this Act on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Directs the Secretary to withhold funds from any State which does not use its allotment in accordance with this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding funds from a State for a minor failure to comply with this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct investigations in States to evaluate and insure compliance with this Act. Prohibits the use of grants under this Act for the purchase or improvement of land or for the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement of any building or facility, except under specified circumstances.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to limit the application of the subsidized energy financing limitations on certain tax credit to Federal subsidies, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove from the subsidized energy financing limitation, for purposes of determining expenditures which qualify for the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit, energy financing received under State or local programs. Removes industrial development bond proceeds from the formula for reducing the qualified investment in energy property for purposes of the investment tax credit.