Energy

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a national coal export policy is necessary to coordinate federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the coal capability of U.S. ports. Declares that such legislation should: (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties.

Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1982

Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to suspend by September 1, 1982, the operating licenses of units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station in New York. Establishes the Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Panel to evaluate the NRC's investigation of, and to independently review issues relating to, the safety of, and emergency evacuation plans for, units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station. Requires the Panel to report its findings to Congress and to the NRC. Requires the NRC to consider fully the Panel's report. Authorizes the NRC to remove the operating license suspensions for units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station: (1) 90 days after the NRC notifies specified congressional committees; or (2) after such notification, but before 90 days expire, if such committees notify the NRC that they do not object to the proposed removal. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the panel at the time it transmits its report.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6329) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy for national security programs for fiscal year 1983, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 6329 (Department of Energy national security programs funding).

Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1982

Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes; Definitions - Sets forth the findings and purposes of this Act and the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Commerce specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy, including functions with respect to: (1) nuclear energy; (2) geothermal energy; (3) solar energy; (4) electric and hybird vehicle research and development; (5) automotive propulsion research and development; (6) magnetic fusion engineering; (7) wind energy; (8) ocean thermal energy conversion; (9) methane transportation; (10) university coal research laboratories and energy resource graduate fellowships; (11) naval petroleum reserves; (12) energy conservation; (13) a medical care program for certain Marshall Islanders; (14) a comprehensive energy plan for insular areas; (15) regulation of public utilities; (16) fuel supplies; (17) import and export of natural gas; (18) oil pipelines; (19) establishment and implementation of international energy policies; and (20) integration of foreign and domestic energy policy. Transfers to the Secretary of the Interior all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to: (1) the sale of electric power from reservoir projects; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Alaska Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration; (3) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments and any other authority of the Secretary of Energy relating to the award or administration of Federal leases; (4) the confirmation and approval of rates for the sale of Federal power; (5) authorities formerly exercised by the Bureau of Mines relating to research and development of increased efficiency of production technology of solid fuel minerals; and (6) research and development of alternative coal mining technologies. Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to biomass energy development and the tax on special fuels. Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Reserves the conduct of litigation arising from any function or authority transferred under this Act to the Attorney General. Title III: Organization of Energy and Defense Program Functions - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and a Deputy Secretary for Energy. Requires the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs to perform nuclear-related functions that support the Department of Defense in meeting its defense objectives, including: (1) defense-related intelligence activities; (2) management and implementation of the national security and nuclear weapons programs; and (3) functions of the Department of Energy with respect to the Military Liaison Committee. Requires that such Deputy Secretary advise the President on all matters related to nuclear weapons which are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Deputy Secretary for Energy shall perform functions relating to: (1) domestic and international energy policy formulation and implementation; (2) energy emergency planning; (3) energy planning and analysis; (4) regulatory functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by this Act; (5) nuclear nonproliferation responsibilities transferred by this Act; (6) civilian nuclear power; (7) naval nuclear propulsion; (8) long-term basic and applied energy research, development, and demonstration; (9) energy conservation; (10) alternate or renewable energy sources; and (11) fossil fuel technology. Provides for the appointment of two Associate Deputy Secretaries and six Assistant Secretaries to assist the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and the Deputy Secretary for Energy in performing their functions. Establishes within the Department a Division of Naval Reactors which shall perform the research, design, development, health, and safety functions relating to naval nuclear propulsion and assigned civilian power reactor programs vested in the Secretary by this Act. Provides that the Division of Military Application, which shall perform functions relating to nuclear weapons research, development, testing, and production, shall be in the Department. Title IV: Energy Information and Strategic Planning - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information which shall carry out a comprehensive energy data and information program. Requires that information collected by the Bureau be catalogued and made available to the public upon request. Requires that the Secretary of Commerce give the highest priority to collection of energy information requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Provides for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning who shall be responsible for Department activities relating to strategic materials and industrial mobilization that were under the Department's authority before the enactment of this Act. Title V: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Act - Provides for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to continue as an independent regulatory agency. Transfers to the Commission specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under or with respect to: (1) the Federal Power Act; (2) the Natural Gas Act; (3) the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978; (4) the establishment of rates for pipeline transportation of oil or the valuation of such a pipeline; and (5) the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Gives the Commission jurisdiction over any other matter which, after public notice, the Secretary of Commerce may assign to the Commission pursuant to this Act. Sets forth the Commission's authority under this Act. Provides for judicial review of Commission actions. Title VI: Administrative Provisions-Subtitle A: Personnel Provisions - Sets forth the authority of the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the appointment of officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions transferred to the Secretary by this Act. Subtitle B: General Administrative Provisions - Sets forth the authority which the Secretary of Commerce may exercise in carrying out the functions transferred to him or by this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the transfers authorized by this Act. Title VII: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Sets forth the requirements for the transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel in connection with the functions of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of Energy transferred by this Act. Sets forth savings provisions and makes technical and conforming amendments. Repeals the Department of Energy Organization Act. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Sets forth the effective date of this Act. Provides for the interim appointment of officers until offices required by this Act have been filled.

A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1982

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any oil and gas lease on specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the California coastline.

Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982

Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982 - Title I: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to contract with non-Federal entities for the development of hydroelectric projects in order to provide additional hydroelectric power to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations. Prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits under the Federal Power Act if existing reclamation project facilities may be advantageously used to provide hydroelectric power to preference customers. Exempts non-Federal entities designated by the Secretary from permitting and licensing requirements under the Federal Power Act. Provides that such contracts shall be granted on a competitive negotiations basis. Requires, under such contracts, that: (1) the designated hydroelectric and transmission sites, improvements, and falling water privileges be ground leased to the non-Federal entities for a term not longer than 40 years at a negotiated sum; (2) the non-Federal entity assume all risk in the development process and retain title to improvements for a term up to 40 years, at the end of which title will be transferred to the Secretary; and (3) hydroelectric energy generated under this program be delivered to the Secretary of Energy for distribution and marketing by the Federal Power Marketing Administrations. Subjects construction design of hydroelectric powerplants developed under this Act to the Secretary's approval. Permits the non-Federal entities access to designated hydroelectric powerplant sites for preconstruction activities. Makes the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the powerplants under an annually adjusted allowance budget. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to purchase replacement capacity, energy, or both in order to maintain deliveries to customers during unit outages resulting from construction of the powerplant and transmission facilities pursuant to this title. Requires that powerplants developed under this title be compatible with valid existing water rights and with valid water service contracts. Requires the Secretary to designate existing reclamation project sites suitable for development pursuant to this title within six months after enactment of this Act. Title II: Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to collect a surcharge of up to one mill per kilowatt-hour on electric energy generated by Federal hydroelectric power facilities and delivered to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations for transmission and sale. Requires that the surcharges be placed in the Reclamation Hydropower Fund in the Treasury and be available for the establishment and operation of hydroelectric facilities authorized at existing Bureau of Reclamation projects. Requires that hydroelectric generating facilities constructed by the Secretary under this title be compatible with valid existing water rights and with valid water service contracts. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to: (1) construct and operate any transmission facilities required to connect the hydroelectric powerplants developed under this title to existing power systems and to accomplish distribution and marketing of power; and (2) purchase replacement capacity or energy or both in order to maintain deliveries to customers during unit outages. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1982

Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act - Establishes the Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Fund in the Treasury. States that four percent of all bonus revenues and six percent of all royalty revenues from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases shall be deposited in such Fund. Provides block grants from such Fund to coastal States and territories for ocean and coastal energy impact assistance and resource management. Sets forth an allocation formula based upon oil or gas production, coastal population, and shoreline. Requires a State to give at least 40 percent of such grant to local coastal communities. Provides for assessment and audit of such block grants.

A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases, granting certain licenses and permits, and approving certain plans, with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, until January 1, 2000.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1982

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to specified submerged areas located in the Pacific Ocean off the California coastline, from: (1) issuing any oil and gas lease; (2) granting any license or permit for any activity which both affects the area and involves drilling for oil and gas; and (3) approving any exploration plan or any development and production plan which provides for such activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on January 1, 2000.

Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1982

Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act - Requires electric utilities to pay to the Secretary of the Treasury an annual fee for calendar years 1982 through 1987 for their proprietary share of the electric power level authorized for each of their nuclear electric generating facilities under construction or licensed to operate on or after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the annual fee imposed upon any single nuclear utility from exceeding $1,600,000. Requires that such utilities certify to the Secretary of Energy their nuclear generating capability for purposes of the collection of such fees. Establishes in the Treasury the TMI-2 Cleanup Trust Fund which shall consist of the fees collected from electric utilities under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the cleanup programs for Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 2 (TMI-2) in Pennsylvania. Provides for disbursements from the trust fund to defray the costs of the TMI-2 cleanup if the Secretary of Energy determines that such programs are safe, expeditious, cost effective, and consistent with this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the trust fund during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the terms and conditions of the indenture creating the Pennsylvania Trust (a trust which provides for the receipt and disbursement, solely for TMI-2 cleanup purposes, of funds collected by Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, and other entities electing to provide such funds) in order to determine whether the Pennsylvania Trust may serve as an alternative means for receiving and disbursing funds for the cleanup of TMI-2. Permits electric utilities to elect to pay the annual fee required by this Act to the Pennsylvania Trust if the Secretary of Energy makes a positive determination. Provides for electric utilities making such election, upon proof of their payments to the Pennsylvania Trust, to receive a credit against their obligation under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the Pennsylvania Trust during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Provides that the U.S. District Courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce this Act without regard to jurisdictional amount.

Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1982

Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act - Requires electric utilities to pay to the Secretary of the Treasury an annual fee for calendar years 1982 through 1987 for their proprietary share of the electric power level authorized for each of their nuclear electric generating facilities under construction or licensed to operate on or after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the annual fee imposed upon any single nuclear utility from exceeding $1,600,000. Requires that such utilities certify to the Secretary of Energy their nuclear generating capability for purposes of the collection of such fees. Establishes in the Treasury the TMI-2 Cleanup Trust Fund which shall consist of the fees collected from electric utilities under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the cleanup programs for Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 2 (TMI-2) in Pennsylvania. Provides for disbursements from the trust fund to defray the costs of the TMI-2 cleanup if the Secretary of Energy determines that such programs are safe, expeditious, cost effective, and consistent with this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the trust fund during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the terms and conditions of the indenture creating the Pennsylvania Trust (a trust which provides for the receipt and disbursement, solely for TMI-2 cleanup purposes, of funds collected by Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, and other entities electing to provide such funds) in order to determine whether the Pennsylvania Trust may serve as an alternative means for receiving and disbursing funds for the cleanup of TMI-2. Permits electric utilities to elect to pay the annual fee required by this Act to the Pennsylvania Trust if the Secretary of Energy makes a positive determination. Provides for electric utilities making such election, upon proof of their payments to the Pennsylvania Trust, to receive a credit against their obligation under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the Pennsylvania Trust during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Provides that the U.S. District Courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce this Act without regard to jurisdictional amount.

Energy and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1982

Energy and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make block grants to States to enable them to provide emergency assistance (temporary financial assistance or food, clothing, or shelter and emergency medical care or social services) to low-income households in addition to home energy assistance. Reduces the authorization of appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 for block grants under such Act. Revises the method for determining the State and territory allotments to be made under the block grant program. Permits States to transfer up to ten percent of their allotments under such program for any fiscal year to support activities under other block grant programs. (Currently, States may transfer up to ten percent of their allotments to support specified community service and health care activities.) Requires States desiring to receive allotments for any fiscal year to prepare a report on the intended use of the block grant which shall be reviewed by the Secretary on a limited basis. Requires that such a report be made public within a State on a timely basis for comment and review. Eliminates the requirement that States reserve funds for energy crisis intervention from the block grants available to them. Requires that States make payments from the block grants available to them to low-income households as defined by the States. Eliminates specified requirements with which States must comply in order to receive their allotments. Requires States to conduct biennially financial and compliance audits of their expenditures of the block grants received by them. (Currently, such audits must be prepared at least annually.) Eliminates grant expenditures evaluations by the Comptroller General and restrictions on the allocation of block grants by the States. Repeals the Secretary's authority to restrict the amount available to a State from the block grant received in a prior fiscal year. Provides that programs and activities funded in whole or in part with funds made available under the low-income energy and emergency assistance program shall be considered to be receiving Federal financial assistance for purposes of the laws against discrimination. Requires each State to make reports at least annually on its activities under such program and make such reports available for public inspection within the State.

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1982

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to authorize the President to enter into a bilateral international oil supply agreement pursuant to which the United States would export to any country crude oil in exchange for an equal amount of crude oil from supplies owned or controlled by such country. Requires any such agreement to contain: (1) assurances that oil exported pursuant to the agreement will be shipped in U.S.-flagships; and (2) provisions permitting the termination or suspension of the agreement if the President determines that the national interests of the United States require such termination or suspension .

Renewable Resources Trust Fund Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1982

Renewable Resources Trust Fund Act of 1982 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to increase from 12 1/2 percent to 20 percent the royalty payment under an oil and gas lease. Directs that all moneys received from sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals of public lands for the production of oil and gas be paid into the Treasury. Requires one-sixth of all such moneys to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Provides that of the remaining moneys 50 percent shall go to the State in which the leased lands are located and 40 percent shall be paid into the reclamation fund created under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase the royalty payments on an oil and gas lease from 12 1/2 to 20 percent. Requires one-sixth of all rents, royalties, and other sums to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require grazing fees not credited to other accounts to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Requires 25 percent of those receipts deposited by the Secretary of Agriculture into the general fund of the Treasury derived from timber sales and grazing fees within the national forest system to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Establishes the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. States that amounts from the Fund will be used only for: (1) reforestation; (2) timber stand improvement; (3) fish and wildlife habitat improvement; (4) soil conservation and improvement; (5) water resource improvement and protection; and (6) rangeland improvement and protection.

A joint resolution prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan until the Secretary has taken certain actions to conform the plan to the purposes and requirements of applicable law.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Expresses the disapproval of Congress for the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan approved by the Department of the Interior on July 21, 1982. Prohibits the implementation of such program until the Secretary of the Interior has modified the plan to conform to the requirements and purposes of applicable Federal law and national energy policy.

Nuclear Accident Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Nuclear Accident Recovery Act - Requires the licensee of a commercial nuclear powerplant at which an accident resulting in significant radioactive contamination of the site has occurred to submit to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a cleanup schedule. Requires the NRC to either accept such schedule or order the licensee to comply with a different schedule. Authorizes the NRC to request the Secretary of the Treasury to assess and collect an electricity rate surcharge to cover cleanup costs in excess of the cleanup costs projected on the required schedule submitted by a licensee of a disabled powerplant. Provides for such surcharge to be uniformly applied to all energy generated and sold by such licensee. Requires that the licensee and the regulatory body that regulates its rates be notified upon application and termination of the surcharge. Requires the licensee to identify the purpose and amount of the surcharge on the electric service bills submitted to the licensee's customers and to collect the surcharge and and pay it to the Treasury. Directs the NRC to include in the surcharge an amount calculated to cover any Federal expenditures for research and development that directly reduces cleanup costs. Permits the NRC to waive such requirement under certain circumstances. Directs the Secretary to deposit in a separate trust account in the Treasury all funds collected under this Act, except for reimbursements of Federal research and development expenditures which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. Requires the Secretary to make disbursements from the trust account to a Federal Reserve bank account in the name of the licensee of a disabled powerplant to cover the cleanup costs on the required schedule. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress annually with respect to any trust account established under this Act. Provides the NRC with the same authority to enforce this Act as it has to enforce the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Gives the U.S. district courts jurisdiction concurrently with the State and Territorial courts over actions to enforce this Act.

Natural Gas Fair Pricing Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Natural Gas Fair Pricing Act - Repeals provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 relating to the decontrol of natural gas prices. Eliminates the annual inflation adjustment factor. Requires that the maximum lawful price for specified categories of natural gas months beginning on or after the effective date of this Act shall be the maximum lawful price for such gas for the preceding month. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe an increase in any category of natural gas if the increase is just and reasonable and based upon increases which have occurred in the cost of production. States that the repeal of the decontrol provisions shall not be applicable to high cost natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which commenced on or before the date of enactment of this Act.

A joint resolution prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan until the Secretary has taken certain actions to conform the plan to the purposes and requirements of applicable law.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Expresses the disapproval of Congress of the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan approved by the Department of the Interior on July 21, 1982. Prohibits the implementation of such program until the Secretary of the Interior has modified the plan to conform to applicable Federal law and national energy policy.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for an energy tax credit for property used in producing methane-containing gas for fuel or electricity produced by anaerobic digestion from nonfossil waste materials.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an investment tax credit for energy property used in producing methane-containing gas for fuel or electricity by anaerobic digestion from nonfossil waste materials.

Oil Pipeline Regulatory Reform Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1982

Oil Pipeline Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to repeal provisions transferring to the Secretary of Energy or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission certain functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) or the Chairman relating to the transportation of oil by pipeline. Transfers to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission such functions relating to the transportation of oil by pipeline as were carried out by the Secretary of Energy or the ICC before enactment of this Act. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to delete provisions requiring common carriers to establish just and reasonable rates, fares, and charges. Deletes provisions: (1) requiring the ICC to investigate forthwith the lawfulness of a rate, fare, or charge upon the filing of a petition by a concerned carrier; and (2) empowering the ICC to issue cease and desist orders regarding rates, fares, and charges. Repeals provisions requiring the ICC to establish just divisions of joint fares, rates, or charges. Prohibits any State or interstate agency from reviewing, prescribing, suspending, or regulating the rates or charges of any common carrier for transportation of oil by pipeline in interstate commerce.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should withdraw its authorization of the proposed sale of a process control system for end-use in a heavy water production facility in Argentina.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should withdraw the authorization for the proposed sale of a process control system for end-use in a heavy water production facility in Argentina.

A bill to amend the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to require voter approval of the financing of Washington Nuclear Projects No. 1, 2, and 3.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1982

Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration from approving a bond resolution for the issuance of bonds by the Washington Public Power Supply System to be used to finance construction activity at Washington nuclear project numbered 1, 2, or 3, unless the resolution has been approved by a majority of the voters in an election. Requires, before an election, that: (1) the Administrator make available to the public in the region a cost-effectiveness study with respect to the project involved and receive public comments on such study; and (2) the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council provide an opportunity for supporters and opponents of the proposed financing to present their views in a voter's pamphlet which shall be distributed throughout the region. Sets forth procedural requirements with respect to such elections. Prohibits the Administrator from making payments to, or on behalf of, the Washington Public Power Supply System to finance construction activity at Washington nuclear project numbered 1, 2, or 3, unless the payment has been approved by a majority of the voters in an election. Makes this Act subject to judicial review for only 60 days after its enactment.

Oliver G. Richard, III, of Louisiana, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 20, 1985, vice Matthew Holden, Jr., resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 16 July 1982

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the consideration of construction work in progress, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that the cost of construction work in progress shall be included in the rate base used to establish electric utility rates.

Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from 1985 to 1990 the investment tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal, and ocean thermal property.

Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from 1985 to 1990 the investment tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal, and ocean thermal property.

A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1982

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to repeal provisions: (1) prohibiting the issuance of a lease to any entity which has held a coal lease for at least ten years and which is not producing coal in commercial quantities under such lease; and (2) requiring diligent development of a logical mining unit such that the coal reserves of the entire unit must be mined within a period not to exceed 40 years. Permits a lessee to dedicate any lease to the production of synthetic fuel, upon application to the Secretary of the Interior. Extends the period for achieving production in commercial quantities for such a lease to 15 years. Directs the Secretary, unless the public interest will not be served, to suspend upon the payment of advance royalties: (1) the condition of continued operation; (2) the requirement of production in commercial quantities; or (3) any diligent development requirement. (Current law authorizes the Secretary to suspend the condition of continued operation if the Secretary determines that it will serve the public interest.) Directs the Secretary to exempt coking coal from the requirements of diligent development and continued operation. States that such exemption shall be applicable upon a showing that coking coal deposits are dedicated to the support of steelmaking facilities.

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 · 24 June 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until August 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to include modifications to chlor-alkali electrolytic cells in credit for investment in certain energy property.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment tax credit for modifications to chlor-alkali electrolytic cells.

A bill to exempt the Lake Oswego, Oregon, Hydroelectric plant from part I of the Federal Power Act and section 408 of the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1982

Exempts the Lake Oswego hydroelectric plant in Oregon from Federal regulation of water power and resources development under the Federal Power Act and from the qualification requirements for small hydroelectric power projects under the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6337) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 6337 (International Energy program).

Anti Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1982

Anti-Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to prevent efforts to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve from resulting in financing Iranian and Libyan Terrorism. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the acquisition of Iranian or Libyan petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until 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 joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress of the United States that the Nation reaffirm its commitment to the expeditious development of magnetic fusion energy.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government should maintain its commitment to the research and development of magnetic fusion energy.

A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress of the United States that the Nation reaffirm its commitment to the expeditious development of magnetic fusion energy.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government should maintain its commitment to the research and development of magnetic fusion energy.

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1982

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation to make loans, loan and price guarantees, and purchase agreements and to enter into joint ventures for district heating or cooling projects. Authorizes the Corporation to make price support loans for municipal waste energy projects which produce and sell biomass energy. Requires the Corporation to solicit proposals and provide financial assistance for district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects. Requires that the synthetic fuel production strategy established by the Corporation address the types of district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects the Corporation intends to assist. Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to assure that the Corporation is organized to evaluate, process, and review proposed and funded district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects.

Natural Gas Company Regulatory Reform Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1982

Natural Gas Company Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to exclude from the definition of "gas utility company" and therefore from regulation under such Act those companies: (1) the intrastate gas utility rates of which are subject to State regulation; (2) which do not own or operate facilities used for retail distribution of natural or manufactured gas for heat, light, or power; and (3) which are controlled by issuers of registered securities.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the general energy investment tax credit to December 31, 1985, and to expand the application of the special rules for certain long-term projects.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from 1982 to 1985 the period of time in which the general energy percentage, for purposes of the investment tax credit, is applicable. Extends the period of time from 1988 to 1993 for the application of special rules for hydroelectric generating property.

Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1982

Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate the automatic inflation adjustment factor and to provide a new formula for determining the maximum lawful price for: (1) new natural gas and certain natural gas produced from the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) natural gas from new, onshore production wells; (3) natural gas dedicated to interstate commerce; (4) natural gas sales under existing intrastate contracts; (5) natural gas sales under both interstate and intrastate rollover contracts; (6) high-cost natural gas; (7) stripper well natural gas; and (8) other categories of natural gas. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe increases in the maximum price for any category of natural gas, but only if such increases are based upon increased production costs and are just and reasonable. Prohibits the Commission, when determining a new maximum price, from considering the costs of fuels or commodities other than and commodities actually used in producing the gas. Provides for the application of this Act to high-cost natural gas produced from a well the surface drilling of which commenced after enactment. Requires a seller to petition the Commission for any adjustment in the maximum price.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Bonneville Power Administration, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management should initiate projects providing cost effective energy generation and jobs creation.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Bonneville Power Administration, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management should initiate projects providing cost-effective energy generation and jobs creation in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Provides that such projects should include energy conservation projects, projects with respect to timber stands and salvage timber, and geothermal projects.

Dortch Oldham, of Tennessee, to be Commissioner General of the United States Government for Energy-Expo 82, vice Charles E. Fraser, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 27 May 1982

A bill to repeal section 603 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1982

Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to acquire rights-of-way through North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska for transmission facilities for the seasonal diversity exchange of electric power to and from Canada.

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

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until July 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.

Cogeneration and Small Power Production Program Clarification Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1982

Cogeneration and Small Power Production Program Clarification Act of 1982 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require that the rates for electric energy purchased by an electric utility from a qualifying cogeneration facility or qualifying small power production facility be established at the incremental cost to the utility of alternative electric energy, unless the State regulatory authority or a nonregulated electric utility determines that another rate: (1) would encourage cogeneration and small power production; (2) would not discriminate against qualifying cogenerators and small power producers; and (3) would be consistent with the interests of consumers and with the public interest. Provides that rules prescribed by the Federal Power Commission must require electric utilities to offer to interconnect with qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities in addition to requiring that electric utilities offer to sell electric energy to, and buy electric energy from, such facilities. Requires that such facilities pay any reasonable interconnection costs incurred by the utilities making such an offer. Authorizes the State regulatory authority to prescribe the terms for an interconnection if the electric utility and the qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility involved cannot resolve disputes concerning their interconnection.

Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1982

Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes; Definitions - Sets forth the findings and purposes of this Act and the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Commerce specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy, including functions with respect to: (1) nuclear energy; (2) geothermal energy; (3) solar energy; (4) electric and hybird vehicle research and development; (5) automotive propulsion research and development; (6) magnetic fusion engineering; (7) wind energy; (8) ocean thermal energy conversion; (9) methane transportation; (10) university coal research laboratories and energy resource graduate fellowships; (11) naval petroleum reserves; (12) energy conservation; (13) a medical care program for certain Marshall Islanders; (14) a comprehensive energy plan for insular areas; (15) regulation of public utilities; (16) fuel supplies; (17) import and export of natural gas; (18) oil pipelines; (19) establishment and implementation of international energy policies; and (20) integration of foreign and domestic energy policy. Transfers to the Secretary of the Interior all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to: (1) the sale of electric power from reservoir projects; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Alaska Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration; (3) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments and any other authority of the Secretary of Energy relating to the award or administration of Federal leases; (4) the confirmation and approval of rates for the sale of Federal power; (5) authorities formerly exercised by the Bureau of Mines relating to research and development of increased efficiency of production technology of solid fuel minerals; and (6) research and development of alternative coal mining technologies. Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to biomass energy development and the tax on special fuels. Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Reserves the conduct of litigation arising from any function or authority transferred under this Act to the Department of Justice. Title III: Organization of Energy and Defense Program Functions - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and a Deputy Secretary for Energy. Requires the Deputy Secretary for Defense Program to perform nuclear-related functions that support the Department of Defense in meeting its defense objectives, including: (1) defense-related intelligence activities; (2) management and implementation of the national security and nuclear weapons programs; and (3) functions of the Department of Energy with respect to the Military Liaison Committee. Requires that such Deputy Secretary advise the President on all matters related to nuclear weapons which are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Deputy Secretary for Energy shall perform functions relating to: (1) domestic and international energy policy formulation and implementation; (2) energy emergency planning; (3) energy planning and analysis; (4) regulatory functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by this Act; (5) nuclear nonproliferation responsibilities transferred by this Act; (6) civilian nuclear power; (7) naval nuclear propulsion; (8) long-term basic and applied energy research, development, and demonstration; (9) energy conservation; (10) alternate or renewable energy sources; and (11) fossil fuel technology. Provides for the appointment of two Associate Deputy Secretaries and six Assistant Secretaries to assist the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and the Deputy Secretary for Energy in performing their functions. Establishes within the Department a Division of Naval Reactors which shall perform the research, design, development, health, and safety functions relating to naval nuclear propulsion and assigned civilian power reactor programs vested in the Secretary by this Act. Provides that the Division of Military Application, which shall perform functions relating to nuclear weapons research, development, testing, and production, shall be in the Department. Title IV: Energy Information and Strategic Planning - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information which shall carry out a comprehensive energy data and information program. Requires that information collected by the Bureau be catalogued and made available to the public upon request. Requires that the Secretary of Commerce give the highest priority to collection of energy information requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Provides for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning who shall be responsible for Department activities relating to strategic materials and industrial mobilization that were under the Department's authority before the enactment of this Act. Title V: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Act - Provides for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to continue as an independent regulatory agency. Transfers to the Commission specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under or with respect to: (1) the Federal Power Act; (2) the Natural Gas Act; (3) the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978; (4) the establishment of rates for pipeline transportation of oil or the valuation of such a pipeline; and (5) the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Gives the Commission jurisdiction over any other matter which, after public notice, the Secretary of Commerce may assign to the Commission pursuant to this Act. Sets forth the Commission's authority under this Act. Provides for judicial review of Commission actions. Title VI: Administrative Provisions-Subtitle A: Personnel Provisions - Sets forth the authority of the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the appointment of officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions transferred to the Secretary by this Act. Subtitle B: General Administrative Provisions - Sets forth the authority which the Secretary of Commerce may exercise in carrying out the functions transferred to him or by this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the transfers authorized by this Act. Title VII: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Sets forth the requirements for the transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel in connection with the functions of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of Energy transferred by this Act. Sets forth savings provisions and makes technical and conforming amendments. Repeals the Department of Energy Organization Act. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Sets forth the effective date of this Act. Provides for the interim appointment of officers until offices required by this Act have been filled.

A bill to provide the past expenditures for urea-formaldehyde foam insulation shall not be taken into account in computing the dollar limitation under the Federal residential energy tax credit and to allow a medical expense deduction from income tax for the removal of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1982

Provides that previous expenditures for urea-formaldehyde foam insulation shall not be taken into account in computing the dollar limitation for purposes of the residential energy tax credit. Allows a medical expense deduction for expenses paid for: (1) removal of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation from any residence of the taxpayer; and (2) restoration of such residence.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease additional lands to be used in conjunction with an existing oil shale lease.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1982

Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease additional lands necessary for the disposal of oil shale wastes and the building of facilities connected with oil shale operations to the holder of a specified Federal oil shale lease in Colorado.

A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases, granting certain plans, with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, until January 1, 2000.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1982

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a specified submerged area located in the Pacific Ocean off the California coastline, from: (1) issuing any oil and gas lease; (2) granting any license or permit for any activity which both affects the area and involves drilling for oil and gas; and (3) approving any exploration plan or any development and production plan which provides for such activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on January 1, 2000.

National Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1982

National Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend the authority with respect to international voluntary agreements under the international energy program until June 30, 1985. Directs the President to undertake and continue petroleum product acquisition, transportation, and injection activities at a rate which assures that the quantity of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be increased at an average annual rate of at least 200,000 barrels per day. Directs the President to assure that quantities in the Reserve are increased at an average annual rate of at least 300,000 barrels per day during periods in which the President considers it fiscally prudent to do so. Provides that the preceding requirements shall cease to apply when there are at least 500,000,000 barrels in the Reserve; except that until at least 750,000,000 barrels are stored, the President shall seek to continue petroleum product acquisition, transportation, and injection activities at the 200,000 barrel per day rate. Provides the Secretary of Energy with authority to store petroleum products in interim storage facilities. Prohibits: (1) limiting the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum Account so that it cannot be used to meet expenses relating to interim facilities for the storage of petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) requiring any amendment to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan prior to the storage of petroleum products in interim storage facilities. Prohibits obligating more than ten percent of the total amounts in the Account obligated annually for interim storage facilities. Prohibits any action relating to the storage of petroleum products in existing facilities for interim storage being deemed "a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment" as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Directs the President to collect information on the pricing, supply, and distribution of petroleum products by product category at the wholesale and retail levels, on a State by State basis. Directs the President to submit a report to Congress containing: (1) a memorandum of law describing the authorities available to the President under existing law to respond to a severe energy supply interruption; and (2) a description of the options available to the President to implement such authorities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to analyze the impact on the domestic economy and on consumers of reliance on market allocation and pricing during any substantial reduction in the amount of petroleum products available and to submit such analysis to Congress. Directs the President to submit a report to Congress containing: (1) a description of the foreseeable situations which could result in a severe energy supply interruption; and (2) the strategy of distribution which could be used to respond to such situation.

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1982

Federal Power Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Power Act to define the term "qualified exemption applicant" as any person, State, or municipality which: (1) meets the requirements of an application for exemption from the regulation of water power and resources development under such Act; and (2) has property interests necessary for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, exclusive of any property interests necessary for a transmission right of way. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give preference when issuing preliminary permits or licenses for hydroelectric projects to qualified exemption applicants and to applicants who have the necessary property interests for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, in addition to States and municipalities which apply for such permits or licenses, except where the Commission decides that project development should be undertaken by the Government or where another permit or license applicant has substantially superior plans for such a project. Provides that when a licensee exercises the power of eminent domain, the amount of compensation to be paid by the licensee to the property owner shall be based on the highest and best use for which the property subject to condemnation may be put.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the requirement that operating capacity must increase for purposes of the energy credit allowed for intercity buses, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the requirement that the operating capacity of intercity buses must increase for such property to qualify for the investment tax credit. Treats a lessee of such property, in the case of an election with respect to applying the energy percentage, as having acquired the property for purposes of applying the energy percentage only.