Energy

Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1984

Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984 - Title I: Reauthorization of Bank - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the life of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank until September 30, 1990. (Under current law, the Bank will cease to exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that 25 percent of the payments by the Bank to financial institutions to provide financial assistance for the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings be allocated for active solar energy. Requires an equitable distribution of financial assistance between residential and multifamily residential buildings. Permits all financial institutions to apply directly to the Bank for financial assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1990 for the financial assistance program under the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act for the purchase and installation of residential and commercial energy conserving improvements and solar energy systems. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to eliminate the condition under which the Board of the Bank would not exercise its authority to purchase loans for energy conserving improvements or to purchase mortgages secured by newly constructed homes with solar energy systems. Title II: Financial Assistance to Promote Construction of Highly Energy Efficient Buildings - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to authorize the Bank to make payments to financial institutions for financial assistance to builders of newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated highly energy efficient buildings (a residential building which utilizes no more than 60 percent of the energy utilized by a building of a similar size that meets the cost-effective energy conservation standards established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in effect as of June 30, 1980). Permits financial assistance to be so provided only if the expenditures for new construction or substantial rehabilitation of highly energy efficient buildings are made after the enactment of this Act. Specifies the maximum amount of financial assistance which may be provided for new construction or substantial rehabilitation of highly energy efficient buildings. Sets forth conditions on such financial assistance which are in addition to the general conditions on financial assistance provided by the Bank under such Act. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to authorize the Bank to purchase mortgages secured by newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated highly energy efficient buildings.

Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1984

Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide that a labeling rule applicable to a consumer product covered under such Act shall require the disclosure, in any printed matter displayed or distributed at the time of sale of such product, of information which is required under such Act to be disclosed on the product's label or in advertising related to such product. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to require a manufacturer of a covered product to which a labeling rule applies to disclose in any of its advertisements the information which is required to be disclosed on the product's label. Requires that such disclosures be made in a manner likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to make available to consumers comparative guides of each type and class of covered products, indicating its energy efficiency and annual operating cost. Directs the Secretary to prescribe energy standards for water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces, which shall be no less than the median energy efficiency for each type of product for 1980 and which shall be based upon test procedures prescribed by the Secretary. Includes as factors to be considered by the Secretary in doing a cost-benefit analysis with respect to an energy efficiency standard: (1) the effect of such standard on the promotion of domestic production; and (2) the effect of such standard on the reduction of unemployment and the improvement of the economy. Requires that the Secretary's annual report on the energy conservation program for consumer products include information on the percentage of covered products which are imported and on the percentage of components of covered products which are imported. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe energy efficiency standards for covered products if the Secretary determines, among other factors, that an improvement of 20 percent or more in the energy efficiency of the products is technologically feasible. (Under current law, it must be determined that a substantial improvement in the energy efficiency of a product is technologically feasible before the Secretary may prescribe such standards.) Revises the factors which the Secretary must consider in determining whether a performance-related feature of a covered product justifies the establishment of a higher or lower energy efficiency standard for such product. Requires the Secretary to prescribe a combined average energy efficiency standard for each of the types of covered products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Provides that if the average energy efficiency of the total number of a type of covered product made by a manufacturer or marketed by a private labeler are determined to meet the combined average energy efficiency standard for such type, such manufacturer or labeler shall be treated as meeting the applicable energy efficiency standard for the 12-month period beginning with the date of such determination. Requires the Secretary to issue a guideline for improvement in the energy efficiency for a type of covered product for each of the following five years if no standard is prescribed for such product. Requires the Secretary to monitor such improvements and to prescribe an energy efficiency standard whenever a type of product fails, for three consecutive years, to achieve at least half of the improvement under such a guideline.

Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1984

Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology demonstration program of advanced systems to: (1) reduce air pollution from coal-burning powerplants and other facilities; and (2) prove more efficient and environmentally acceptable processes for producing coal-derived fuels. States that such program and its funding shall be in addition to the Research and Base Technology activity contained in the existing fossil energy research and development budget of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary to prepare detailed specifications for advanced systems to demonstrate: (1) five specified near-term technologies; (2) seven longer-term, second generation technologies; and (3) any other advanced technologies which may appear promising for extracting gas and oil from shale and coal through field tests, with an emphasis on exploiting these resources in the Eastern region of the United States. Directs the Secretary within six months from the date of the enactment of this Act to solicit proposals from the public to construct, install, and operate these systems pursuant to such detailed specifications, on a cooperative basis with appropriate assistance from the Secretary, in one or more new or existing electric powerplants. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees of Congress concerning the selection of a proposal at least 45 days prior to accepting any proposal for technology demonstration. Directs the Secretary, within eight months following the date of the enactment of this Act, to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a five-year national coal engineering, development, and technology demonstration plan. Requires such plan to be updated annually and submitted to such committees by January 31 of each succeeding year. Authorizes amounts to be appropriated.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit biannual reports to the Congress on the various interstate pipelines' sales and transportation tariffs, including filings for adjustments for purchased gas costs, and to amend the Natural Gas Act to require hearings on tariffs which provide for rate increases.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1984

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prepare and submit a biannual report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the filings by interstate pipelines regarding sales and transportation rates and charges, including filings for adjustments for purchased gas costs. Revises provisions relating to the authority of the Commission to hold hearings concerning new rate schedules. Authorizes the Commission to hold hearings concerning the lawfulness of a rate, charge, adjustment, classification, or service made by a natural gas company for or in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas whenever: (1) any new schedule is filed; or (2) any rate change is filed pursuant to any purchased gas adjustment clause under any schedule.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide that any new authorization to import natural gas may be granted only if domestically-produced natural gas is not available at a lower price.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1984

Amends the Natural Gas Act to provide that an authorization for the importation of natural gas produced outside of the United States shall not be in the public interest for any period unless adequate volumes of domestically produced natural gas are not available at a price below that of the imported gas.

A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to impose certain requirements with respect to the acquisition of substantial energy reserves holders, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1984

Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act with respect to a consent agreement proposed by the Federal Trade Commission, a consent decree proposed for submission to a court of competent jurisdiction, or an order issued by the Commission or a court with respect to an acquisition of a substantial energy reserve holder which provides for the divestiture of any part of the assets of such holder or of the person acquiring such holder, to prohibit such agreement, decree, or order from becoming final before the required divestiture has been approved by the Commission or the court. Declares that if a substantial energy reserve holder is acquired in such an acquisition, or if such a holder is acquired and an action or proceeding has been commenced by a public party on or after January 1, 1984, to declare the acquisition a violation of this Act or of an Antitrust Act, the substantial energy reserve holder shall be maintained as a separate viable business entity. Prohibits such an entity 's assets from being commingled with those of the person making the acquisition, and prohibits the person making the acquisition from electing more than 20 percent of the board of directors of such holder, until: (1) 60 days after the date the consent agreement, consent decree, or order becomes final; or (2) if the final agreement, decree, or order does not require divestiture, the date it becomes final. Makes January 1, 1984, the effective date for the restrictions set forth by this Act. Permits the Federal Trade Commission or the Assistant Attorney General to extend the waiting period for evaluation of a proposed acquisition for an additional period of not more than 60 days if the net sales or total assets of the person proposed to be acquired exceed $2,000,000,000.

William W. Hoover, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Defense Programs), vice Herman E. Roser, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 19 April 1984

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Reauthorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Reauthorization Act - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for low-income home energy assistance for FY 1985 through 1987.

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to encourage negotiated contract carriage of natural gas and to give the Commission authority to require certain interstate transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to encourage, expedite, and facilitate the transportation of natural gas by an interstate pipeline on behalf of any person. Requires the rates for such transportation to be just and reasonable. Requires the Commission's implementing regulations to encourage negotiated carriage and provide incentive rates and any other necessary incentives for such transportation to assure carriage for all classes of customers. Authorizes the Commission, after opportunity for hearing, to require an interstate pipeline to transport gas on behalf of any person whenever the Commission finds that such pipeline's refusal to transport gas is discriminatory or the Commission deems that such transportation is required for the public convenience and necessity. Directs the Commission to: (1) monitor and gather data concerning the transportation of natural gas by interstate pipelines; and (2) submit a report to Congress based upon such data and information.

Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984

Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 - Title I: Residential Conservation Service - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until January 1, 1990, the time period within which energy conservation information requirements imposed upon public utilities and home heating suppliers shall apply. (Under current law, such requirements apply through January 1, 1985.) Eliminates requirements that public utilities and home heating suppliers: (1) arrange to have suggested energy conservation measures installed for residential customers; (2) arrange for related loans for such customers; and (3) provide such customers with lists of suppliers and contractors who sell or install energy conservation measures in the area served by the utilities and home heating suppliers and of lending institutions which will offer loans for the installation of such measures. Provides that an application for an exemption for a utility from the requirements under such Act which is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be considered approved unless the Secretary of Energy disapproves it within 30 days after such date. Permits a State or a utility to elect to formulate and certify an alternative residential energy conservation plan in lieu of the residential energy conservation plan required to be approved by the Secretary pursuant to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. (Permits alternative plans by utilities where an alternative State plan is not in effect or in the case of a nonregulated utility which is not included in a State plan.) Sets forth procedural requirements for the formulation of such an alternative plan. Requires that such an alternative plan: (1) provide general energy conservation suggestions to all residential customers of utilities in the State; (2) provide specific energy conservation information to customers upon their requests; (3) provide benefits to a specified percentage of residential buildings which did not receive benefits under such Act before such plan became effective; (4) reduce energy consumption by an average of ten percent or more in such residential buildings; (5) benefit low- and moderate-income individuals as well as others; (6) contain adequate procedures for installation of energy conservation measures; (7) prevent unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices affecting commerce; (8) be carried out by the State, utilities within the State, or both (except in the case of a plan being certified by a utility rather than the State); (9) contain rules concerning accounting and payment of costs which are consistent with such Act; (10) provide redress for any injuries resulting from violations of plan provisions; and (11) assure that the utility will not inspect a furnace or install or inspect furnace efficiency modifications without the customer's request in the case of a furnace using a primary source of energy other than that sold by the utility. Requires the State or the utility to certify that its alternative plan has been formulated in accordance with this Act and will be adequately implemented. Sets forth reporting requirements with which the State or utility must comply. Sets forth administrative and judicial proceedings which may be commenced to require the adequate implementation of an alternative plan. Requires the Secretary of Energy to report to specified congressional committees on the residential energy conservation plans required under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and on the alternative plans described above. Requires the Secretary to disseminate information annually to the States and public utilities providing technical assistance and relating to the most cost-effective energy conservation procedures and devices and the most successful residential energy conservation plans. Title II: Commercial Buildings and Multifamily Dwellings - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to permit a State or utility to elect to formulate and certify an alternative energy conservation plan for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings in lieu of the plan required to be approved by the Secretary of Energy pursuant to such Act. Provides that the procedural requirements for the formulation of such a plan, the contents of such a plan, the certification requirements for such a plan, and the administrative and judicial enforcement proceedings with respect to such a plan shall be the same as for the alternative residential energy conservation plans which a State or utility may elect to implement under title I of this Act. Revises the definition of "commercial building" for purposes of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide that the average monthly use of energy for the calendar year 1980 for such a building must have been less than 29,300 kilowatt hours of electricity or 1,000 therms of natural gas or the Btu equivalent of any other fuel. (Under current law, the average monthly use of energy for the calendar year 1980 for such a building must have been less than 4,000 kilowatt hours of electricity or 1,000 therms of natural gas or the Btu equivalent of any other fuel.) Requires public utilities to maintain energy audit reports on commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings for at least five years. (Under current law, such reports must be maintained for at least ten years.) Prohibits the supply and installation of commercial energy conservation measures by public utilities. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) devices associated with load management techniques for the type of energy sold by the utility; and (2) commercial energy conservation measures supplied or installed by a public utility through contracts between the utility and independent suppliers or contractors where the customer requests such supply or installation and each such supplier or contractor is not subject to the control of the utility, is not an affiliate or subsidiary of the utility, and is selected by the utility in a manner that does not adversely affect competition in the area, that provides financing, and that minimizes the cost to the customers. Provides a general exemption from such prohibition for commercial energy conservation measures installed or supplied by a public utility on or before the enactment of this Act. Specifies conditions under which the Secretary may waive such prohibition. Requires the Secretary to monitor and report annually to Congress on financing, supply, and installation activities of public utilities in connection with commercial energy conservation measures. Authorizes the Secretary to terminate the financing, supply, or installation activities of a public utility in connection with such measures if such activities are being carried out at unreasonable rates or on unreasonable terms or if such activities have a substantial adverse effect upon competition. Excludes from gross income the value of any subsidy provided by a utility to a customer for the purchase and installation of commercial energy conservation measures and provides that such a subsidy shall not increase such customer's basis. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the energy conservation plans for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings required under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and on the alternative energy conservation plans provided for in this title. Requires the Secretary to disseminate information annually to the States and public utilities providing technical assistance and relating to the most cost-effective energy conservation procedures and devices and the most successful energy conservation plans for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings.

A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to impose certain requirements with respect to the acquisition of substantial energy reserves holders, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984

Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act with respect to a consent agreement proposed by the Federal Trade Commission, a consent decree proposed for submission to a court of competent jurisdiction, or an order issued by the Commission or a court with respect to an acquisition of a substantial energy reserve holder which provides for the divestiture of any part of the assets of such holder or of the person acquiring such holder, to prohibit such agreement, decree, or order from becoming final before the required divestiture has been approved by the Commission or the court. Declares that if a substantial energy reserve holder is acquired in such an acquisition, or if such a holder is acquired and an action or proceeding has been commenced by a public party on or after January 1, 1984, to declare the acquisition a violation of this Act or of an Antitrust Act, the substantial energy reserve holder shall be maintained as a separate viable business entity. Prohibits such an entity's assets from being commingled with those of the person making the acquisition, and prohibits the person making the acquisition from electing more than 20 percent of the board of directors of such holder, until: (1) 60 days after the date the consent agreement, consent decree, or order becomes final; or (2) if the final agreement, decree, or order does not require divestiture, the date becomes final. Makes January 1, 1984, the effective date for the restrictions set forth by this Act. Permits the Federal Trade Commission or the Assistant Attorney General to extend the waiting period for evaluation of a proposed acquisition for an additional period of not more than 60 days if the net sales or total assets of the person proposed to be acquired exceed $2,000,000,000.

A bill to repeal the requirement for biennial reports under the Alaska Federal-Civilian Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984

Repeals the requirement under the Alaska Federal-Civilian Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980 for biennial reports by the Secretary of Energy on actions taken by Federal agencies in Alaska pursuant to such Act with respect to the sale of electric energy.

Electric Utility Competition Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984

Electric Utility Competition Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission give preferences in the issuance of preliminary permits or licenses for water power projects to rural electric cooperatives. Requires the Commission to transmit to the Attorney General a copy of any application for a new license for water power projects. Provides that the Attorney General shall give the Commission advice on any antitrust considerations with respect to the issuance of such a license. Requires the Commission to publish such advice in the Federal Register. Requires the Commission to determine whether the activities under such license would involve a situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws. Sets forth procedural requirements which the Commission must follow in making such determination. Provides that if such a determination is in the affirmative and if no competing license application is pending, the Commission shall hold the application on which its finding was made in abeyance for 180 days and permit applications for new licenses to be submitted. Authorizes the Commission to issue a license to the original applicant if no competing applications are made. Requires the Commission to follow the procedures listed above in examining any new license applications and to reject those applications found to be inconsistent with the antitrust laws.

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that small natural gas-fired generators will be treated as qualifying small power producers for purposes of section 210 of that Act.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984

Amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that small natural gas-fired electric generators shall be treated as small power production facilities under such Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to make the ground water heat pump eligible for residential energy and investment tax credits.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make certain types of heat pumps eligible for the residential energy income tax credit and the investment tax credit for energy property. Qualifies for such credit heat pumps which transmit or use solar energy stored in ground water.

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for energy supply research and development activities with respect to the following programs: (1) nuclear fission reactors; (2) nuclear waste technology; (3) remedial actions; and (4) civilian radioactive waste. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 to carry out uranium supply and enrichment activities with respect to: (1) the gas centrifuge enrichment plant; and (2) other activities excluding research and development of atomic vapor laser isotope separation. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund for radioactive waste disposal activities pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Specifies the minimum amount of funds which must be used in FY 1985 and 1986 for the development of copper canisters for the containment of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Requires the Secretary of Energy to use such sums as are necessary from amounts appropriated to the Nuclear Waste Fund for FY 1985 to review and revise the mission plan and to develop the project decision schedule required under such Act. Specifies the type of information which the Secretary must provide in either the mission plan or the project decision schedule. Requires the Secretary to provide for the revision of such plan and schedule on at least a biennial basis following their issuance. Directs the Secretary to appoint a panel of informal advisors to provide suggestions for the development of such plan and schedule and to review them before they become final. Requires the Secretary to submit the mission plan, the project decision schedule, and the information required under this Act to Congress by March 1, 1985. Terminates the panel on the date on which the Secretary makes such submission. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) operating expenses; (2) construction and acquisition and fabrication of capital equipment not related to construction; (3) the Alaska Power Administration; (4) the Southeastern Power Administration; (5) the Southwestern Power Administration; and (6) the Western Area Power Administration.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1984

Terminates the authority of the Secretary of Energy (formerly subject to congressional veto) to issue loan guarantees and payment guarantees for alternative fuel conversion facilities, synthetic fuel conversion facilities, and municipal organic waste energy generation facilities under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

Public Interest Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Reform Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984

Public Interest Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Reform Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a license to operate existing hydroelectric facilities to the applicant whose plans the Commission determines are the best adapted to serve the public interest in any case where more than one applicant has applied for a license. Provides that in making such determination, the Commission shall consider: (1) each applicant's plans with respect to the use and conservation of the water resources in the region; (2) the economic impact of the license to each applicant; and (3) the electricity consumption efficiency improvement program of each applicant. Permits a license applicant to stipulate that if it receives such license, it will pay to the existing licensee an amount greater than the amount which the Government must pay to an existing licensee when the United States takes over a hydroelectric project upon the expiration of such existing licensee's license. Requires that preference be given to applications by States and municipalities if their plans are determined to be equally well adapted to serve the public interest according to the criteria listed above.

Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to limit sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to refineries which: (1) are located in the United States; (2) have been in operation during the six months preceding the date of the withdrawal associated with such sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (3) agree to refine and distribute on a timely basis within the United States the petroleum products from such crude oil. Authorizes exchanges to the extent necessary to facilitate the movement of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to refineries. Requires sales through bidding for petroleum products withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be conducted in the following manner: (1) any petroleum product withdrawn from the Reserve for sale shall be distributed in two pools, the volume, qualities, and locations of each to be determined by the Secretary of Energy; (2) the volume and manner of distribution established for the first pool shall be such as to permit refiners located within the United States, taken as a whole, to run their refineries at a given percentage of capacity as established by the Secretary, taking into account the volumes that will be distributed from the second pool; (3) individual purchases are to be limited to reflect a refiner's needs in a manner to be determined by the Secretary of Energy; (4) the volume and manner of distribution established for the second pool shall be such as to permit each eligible small refiner and each independent refiner to obtain sufficient crude oil to operate its refinery at a given percentage of that refinery's crude oil runs to distillation units for a representative period as determined by the Secretary; (5) petroleum products would be sold from the first pool to eligible refiners at prices established in a sealed bid auction; (6) petroleum products would be sold from the second pool to eligible small refiners and independent refiners at a price which is a composite of all prices paid for crude oil purchased from the first pool, with appropriate adjustments for crude oil quality; (7) distribution from both the first and second pools shall be consistent with the attainment, to the maximum extent practicable, of objectives of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; and (8) for purposes of this paragraph, the terms "small refiner" and "independent refiner" shall have the same meaning as the definition of such terms in the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Authorizes the President, upon a determination that a substantial crude oil disruption exists, to: (1) divert as provided in the preceding paragraph crude oil purchased and scheduled for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve during the 90 day period beginning from the date the President determines that a substantial crude oil disruption exists; and (2) draw down and distribute crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in amounts not to exceed 300,000 barrels per day for no more than 90 days. Defines the term "substantial crude oil supply disruption" to mean: (1) a national crude oil disruption of lesser magnitude than a "severe energy supply interruption" as defined in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; or (2) a regional crude oil disruption, arising from either limited crude oil supplies or anomalous crude oil price conditions, including spot market prices, which threaten to result in permanent crude oil price increases. Directs the Secretary, within 180 days of the enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress an amendment to the Distribution Plan contained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan implementing this Act. Directs the Secretary, within 180 days of the enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a report: (1) defining the types of supply disruptions that would be considered a substantial crude oil supply disruption; (2) describing how distribution of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve can be coordinated with the timely drawdown of reserves by other member countries of the International Energy Agreement; and (3) evaluating the advisability of establishing an options market for distributing crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve consistent with this Act, including only the use of a given percentage of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the creation of such market.

Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resource development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; (7) general science; and (8) uranium enrichment research and development. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations the the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) specified general science and research projects. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act.

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Energy Research and Development Programs for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs; (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; (7) general science; and (8) uranium enrichment research and development. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) specified general science and research projects. Title III: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) the energy conservation program; (2) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, hydropower, nuclear energy, remedial action, and nuclear waste technology, low level waste; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) nuclear energy research and development; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (4) supporting services; and (5) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects and for specified new uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects. Title IV: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian energy activities: (1) energy conservation; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for specified uranium supply and enrichment projects and for specified supporting service projects. Title V: General Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to transfer without charge to the city of Oak Ridge the Freels Bend peninsula for use and development as a public airport facility and industrial buffer zone. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive two-year study on future land use needs of the Oak Ridge Reservation. Title VI: Other General Provisions - Requires the Secretary to conduct and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a study which evaluates the impact on nuclear waste fund activities of the extended burnup program in the Office of Nuclear Energy. Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Terminates the President's authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) to allocate or acquire essential materials and equipment relating to the nonnuclear energy research, development, and demonstration program established under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1975, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this act.

Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1984

Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that in the case of any contract for the first sale of natural gas in effect as of the enactment of this Act which is exempt from wellhead price controls, beginning on December 31, 1984, any most-favored-nations-clause or any indefinite price escalator clause of any such contract may not operate to increase the price paid for such natural gas above the price paid as of December 31, 1984, multiplied by the monthly equivalent of the annual inflation adjustment factor applicable for such month. Defines "most-favored-nations-clause" to mean any provision of any contract which establishes the price by reference to the price paid under any other contract for the first sale of natural gas. Defines "indefinite price escalator clause" to mean any provision of any contract which provides for the establishment or adjustment of the price for natural gas delivered under such contract by reference to the price of any other commodity or which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission determines is comparable in form and result. Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal prohibitions on the use of natural gas and/or petroleum in new electric powerplants, new major fuel-burning installations, existing major fuel- burning installations, certain boilers used for space heating, decorative outdoor lighting, and existing powerplants. Repeals the incremental pricing program of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1984

Terminates the President's authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) to extend periods of production for any naval petroleum reserve unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Energy Antimonopoly Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1984

Energy Antimonopoly Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit any major oil producer from: (1) merging or consolidating with any person engaged in commerce; (2) obtaining control over another person through the acquisition of stock or other share capital; or (3) acquiring a majority of the assets of another person if such person has assets exceeding $100,000,000. Defines a major oil producer as any person which alone or with subsidiaries produced within the United States, or had interests in, a total of 35,000,000 barrels or more of crude oil, condensate, or natural gas liquids during calendar year 1982.

Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1984

Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for the following civilian energy programs: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (4) the Geothermal Resources Development Fund; (5) fossil energy research and development; and (6) energy conservation. Authorizes the appropriation of funds from the authorization above for construction and capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; and (4) fossil energy research and development. Title II: Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Conservation, Regulation, and Information - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (2) the SPR Petroleum Account; (3) State and local energy conservation programs and the Residential Conservation Service; (4) emergency preparedness and energy regulation; (5) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (6) the Energy Information Administration. Title III: Power Marketing Administration - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for 1985 for operation and maintenance of: (1) the Alaska Power Administration; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration; (3) the Southwestern Power Administration; and (4) the Western Area Power Administration. Title IV: Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (2) departmental administration; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; and (4) the following energy supply research and development programs: international solar energy, solar technology transfer, hydropower, nuclear waste technology, waste tretment technology, remedial action, in-house energy management, and technical information and management program. Authorizes the appropriation of funds from the authorization above for construction and capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (2) departmental administration; and (3) the following energy supply research and development programs: nuclear waste technology, waste treatment technology, remedial action, in-house energy management, and technical information and management program. Title V: Fiscal Year 1986 Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 to carry out civilian energy programs. Title VI: Repeal Provisions - Repeals title III of the Energy Security Act relating to energy targets for net imports, domestic production, and end-use consumption of energy. Repeals requirements under title X of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 with respect to the submission of recommended program levels for civilian energy programs and certain constrution authorization requests.

Emergency Petroleum Industries Stability Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1984

Emergency Petroleum Industries Stability Act of 1984 - Prohibits, for a nine month period: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from controlling any other major energy concern or any domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Exempts from the application of such prohibition parties who are in a failing financial position which would likely lead to insolvency but for such acquisition. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action for relief of any violation of such prohibition. Defines a "major energy concern" as one which: (1) has an interest in one hundred million barrels or more of proved reserves of crude oil, natural gas liquids equivalents, or natural gas equivalents; (2) had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in the previous year which exceeded 100,000 barrels per day; or (3) is under the control of a foreign person. Defines a "domestic petroleum company" as any person engaged in the production, refinement, or sale of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, or natural gas in the United States and which is not a major energy concern. Defines "control" as the power to direct the policies of a person through the ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of a person or the acquisition from a person of assets related to the production, distribution, transportation, or marketing of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids or natural gas exceeding $2,000,000,000 in fair market value. Requires reports to both Houses of Congress, concerning the effects of such types of mergers, from: (1) the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury; (3) the Secretary of the Interior; (4) the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration; and (5) the Federal Trade Commission.

A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1984

Appropriates funds for FY 1984 for the Department of Health and Human Services for low income home energy assistance.

A bill to abolish the Department of Energy.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1984

Abolishes the Department of Energy on October 1, 1984. Requires the President to submit to Congress by July 1, 1984, a plan for the termination or transfer of the programs and functions of the Department of Energy upon its termination.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1984

Terminates the President's emergency authorities (formerly subject to congressional veto) relating to fuel allocation under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, unless the exercise of such authorities is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

A bill to terminate certain authorities of the executive branch of the Government which are subject to congressional review unless those authorities are approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1984

Terminates the authorities of the President and the executive branch (formerly subject to congressional veto) with respect to energy actions and energy conservation contingency plans under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, unless the exercise of such authorities is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

A bill to repeal personnel restrictions applicable to the Department of Energy.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1984

Repeals requirements regarding Department of Energy personnel levels under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1982 and the Continuing Appropriations Acts for FY 1983.

Methanol Policy Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1984

Methanol Policy Act of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that 1,000 of the total number of passenger automobiles acquired by executive agencies during FY 1985 be methanol-powered vehicles. Requires the Secretary of Energy to demonstrate the performance of methanol-powered vehicles so acquired and to conduct studies with respect to the operation and maintenance of such vehicles. Provides that methanol shall be offered for sale to the public through September 30, 1987, at locations where it is supplied to vehicles acquired by executive agencies. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Provides that the following percentages of all automobiles acquired by executive agencies shall be methanol- powered vehicles: (1) ten percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1988; (2) 20 percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1989; and (3) 35 percent of the automobiles acquired in each of the fiscal years thereafter. Requires the Secretary to promulgate rules to implement such requirements unless there is evidence of substantial operating and maintenance problems, increases in tailpipe emissions, or increases in operation and maintenance costs with respect to methanol-powered vehicles. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase at least five methanol-powered buses during FY 1985 and to use them in urban settings for emissions and fuel economy testing. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Provides that buses purchased by State or local governments with Federal funds after September 30, 1987, must be methanol-powered. Requires the Secretary to provide supplemental grants equal to 100 percent of the amount by which the purchase, operation, and maintenance of such methanol-powered buses exceeds the costs of comparable diesel-powered buses. Requires the Secretary to promulgate rules to implement this program unless there is evidence of substantial operating and maintenance problems, increases in tailpipe emissions, or increases in operation and maintenance costs with respect to methanol-powered buses. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for this program. Requires the Administrator to administer a program to study and conduct demonstration projects with respect to the use of methanol in stationary turbines and boilers. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Establishes the Interagency Commission on Methanol to coordinate efforts to promote methanol usage. Requires the Commission to: (1) perform various studies with respect to the production, use, and promotion of methanol as a fuel; (2) develop a plan for the commercialization of methanol; (3) develop a public-awareness program on the use of methanol as a fuel; and (4) coordinate all Federal efforts with respect to methanol. Requires the Chairman of the Commission to establish a private sector advisory panel to inform the Commission about methanol-related matters. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Commission. Terminates the Commission and the advisory panel on September 30, 1989. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for this program. Requires the Administrator to: (1) publish test procedures for emissions testing of new methanol-powered vehicles and engines; and (2) promulgate a rule for determining the quantity of methanol which is equivalent to one gallon of gasoline. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to include methanol in the definition of "fuel" for purposes of such Act.

Department of Energy Civilian Applications Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1984

Department of Energy Civilian Applications Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Title I: Conservation, Information, Regulation, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and Solar Energy - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) energy conservation (other than low-income weatherization assistance); (2) regulation and information activities (other than for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), economic regulation, and the Energy Information Administration; (3) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (4) renewable energy technology transfer; and (5) carrying out the provisions of the Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to monitor and report to Congress on energy savings achieved under State and local conservation programs funded under the Energy Conservation and Production Act and the National Energy Extension Service Act and to provide information to the administrators of such programs regarding the most and least successful energy-saving measures and practices under such programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 for such activities. Requires the Secretary to establish a grant program to encourage the development, manufacture, and marketing of renewable energy systems. Specifies the maximum amount of a grant under such program as well as the criteria to be used in awarding such grants. Requires the Secretary to conduct seminars to disseminate information on advancements in renewable energy systems and services and on the establishment of renewable energy businesses and to provide technical and business advice to grant recipients. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Secretary with respect to the grant program. Directs the Secretary to establish a grant program to encourage the development of renewable energy technology demonstration projects. Specifies the maximum amount of a grant under such program. Requires that grants be awarded for proposals for the first commercial application of a technology or for the first end-use of a technology and for projects that would not be developed in the absence of such a grant. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Secretary with respect to such grant program. Requires the Secretary, in implementing energy conservation policies, to: (1) establish and publish energy performance targets for calendar years 1985 and 1986 for each Federal building; (2) establish criteria for evaluating the achievement of the operating managers of each agency responsible for meeting such targets; and (3) report to Congress on measures ensuring that such criteria are used in personnel evaluations of such managers. Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act for the acquisition of any passenger automobile that does not have a fuel economy of at least 27.5 miles per gallon (except in the case of vehicles designed for combat related missions for the armed forces or for use in law enforcement or emergency rescue work). Title II: Other Civilian Energy Programs - Part A: Authorizations for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for energy supply research and development activities in the following programs: (1) the solar energy program; (2) the renewable energy program; (3) the nuclear fission program (consisting of converter reactor systems, nuclear waste technology, remedial actions, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, and civilian radioactive waste research and development); and (4) the magnetic fusion program. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) energy conservation activities other than the activities for which funds are authorized in title I; (2) power marketing activities; (3) department administration; (4) Nuclear Waste Fund expenditures; (5) uranium supply and enrichment activities; and (6) general science and research activities, fossil energy activities, and energy supply research and development activities (other than for solar energy, renewable energy, nuclear fission, or magnetic fusion). Part B: General Provisions - Requires any State receiving financial assistance for energy extension service activities pursuant to the National Energy Extension Service Act or the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide funds from non-Federal sources for such activities equal to not less than 20 percent of the amount allocated to the State during any fiscal year. Requires the Secretary to establish criteria for the selection of an advanced isotope separation technology for further development prior to making a final determination regarding the future direction of the Department of Energy's uranium enrichment program. Requires the Secretary to study the feasibility of the Department of Energy transferring to the private sector any uranium enrichment capacity developed after March 1, 1984, as well as uranium enrichment research and development. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress during FY 1985 and 1986 on the revenues generated by the uranium enrichment program and on the Department of Energy's ability to meet its projected revenues by the end of the fiscal year involved. Requires the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the potential to extend nuclear fuel burnup beyond the present program goals of the Department of Energy; and (2) the effects of extended nuclear fuel burnup on the Department's efforts to subsequently manage higher burnup spent nuclear fuel. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this Act for atomic energy defense activities of the Secretary of Energy. Prohibits the transfer, reprocessing, or use for nuclear explosive purposes of plutonium used, produced in, or obtained from any civilian energy reserch, development, demonstration, or test facility of the Department of Energy.

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1984

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1984 - Title I: Licensing and Regulatory Process - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of standardized ten-year facility designs. Declares that a design approval shall be considered to be a license for the purpose of such Act. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for an additional ten-year renewal of such a design approval. Requires the Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of a site or sites for one or more utilization or production facilities for industrial or commercial purposes for a period of ten years. Authorizes the Commission, after a determination that a proposed site is suitable, to issue a permit which shall be considered to be a license. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for a ten-year renewal of site permits. Requires that before issuance of construction and operating licenses: (1) an opportunity be provided for public hearings; and (2) the applicant establish competency to construct and operate the facility in conformity with the application. Requires the holder of a license to notify the Commission of the proposed date of initial operation at least nine months before commencement. Directs the Commission to adopt regulations establishing criteria to govern all modifications of Commission regulatory requirements. Declares that the Commission, in making any determination under this Act, need not consider or reconsider any issue that has been resolved in any other proceeding under this Act, in the absence of significant new information substantially affecting the conclusions reached in the other proceeding. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to conform to the provisions of this Act.

Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1984

Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from controlling any other major energy concern or any domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Defines a "major energy concern" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States which: (1) had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids in the previous calendar year exceeding 500,000 barrels per day; or (2) is controlled by a foreign person. Defines a "domestic petroleum company" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States which had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids from U.S. sources in the previous calendar year exceeding 50,000 barrels per day. Defines "control" as the power to direct policies of a person through the ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of a person or the acquisition from a person of assets related to the production, distribution, transportation, or marketing of crude oil, condensate, or natural gas liquids exceeding $2,000,000,000 in fair market value. Directs the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any other aggrieved person to seek appropriate relief when it appears that a violation of this Act has occurred or is about to occur. Declares that the prohibition under this Act shall not apply if a major energy concern or a domestic petroleum company can demonstrate that in the absence of such control one or both of the entities involved will fail.

National Coal Science, Technology, and Engineering Development Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1984

National Coal Science, Technology, and Engineering Development Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to carry out a national coal science, technology, and engineering program which shall be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy (the Assistant Secretary). Provides that the program shall consist of three research and development programs: (1) the coal science research program; (2) the process science and engineering research program; and (3) the engineering development program. States that: (1) the purpose of the coal science research program shall be to conduct research, for all coal ranks, that seeks an in-depth understanding of coal structure and process chemistry; and (2) the program shall be directed toward the understanding of how pollutant species are bound in the coal molecule and how such species can be efficiently and effectively removed. Provides that the coal science research program shall be carried out through the energy-technology centers, the national laboratories, the university community, and the private sector. States that the purpose of the process science and engineering research program shall be to conduct research, applicable to all coal ranks, in the following areas: (1) coal preparation; (2) specification fuels; (3) precombustion cleanup; (4) postcombustion cleanup; (5) utilization processes; (6) instrumentation and control; (7) solids transport; and (8) supporting research and development. Provides that the process science and engineering research program shall be carried out through the energy technology centers, the national laboratories, the university community, and the private sector. States that the purpose of the engineering development program shall be to carry out the projects listed in the following sentence, by making grants to eligible applicants, in order to establish proof of concept and produce developed processes and coal systems. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to make grants for any one or more of the following projects: (1) constructing and operating a fine coal preparation and cleaning process facility of no more than 500 tons per day, capable of testing both physical and chemical coal cleanup devices and processes; (2) retrofitting an oil-fired boiler of at least 100 MWe using deeply, physically, or chemically cleaned coal, or any combination of such types of cleaned coal; (3) demonstrating a regenerable flue gas desulfurization system of at least 50 MWe; (4) demonstrating a combined SOX/NOX removal system of at least 50 MWe; (5) conducting a furnace retrofit of in-boiler sulfur control technology of at least 50 MWe; (6) demonstrating an atmospheric fluidized bed combustion system of at least 100 MWe; (7) demonstrating a repowering application of a pressurized fluidized bed combustor of from 50 to 100 MWe; (8) demonstrating a repowering application of combined cycle coal gasification of from 50 to 100 MWe; (9) developing and testing a coal-fueled gas turbine in a second generation combined-cycle system of at least 50 MWe; (10) developing and testing an industrial-scale coal-fueled gas turbine suitable for industrial cogeneration of at least 5 MWe; (11) testing a utility phosphoric acid fuel cell system using coal-derived gas at a size of 10 to 50 MWe; (12) demonstrating engineering feasibility of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) technology at a size of ten to 50 MWe; and (13) demonstrating an advanced coal liquefication process of at least five to ten tons of coal per day. Provides that the engineering development program shall be administered by the Assistant Secretary. States that a grant may be used only to pay for a portion of an approved project's total cost in an amount determined by the Assistant Secretary. Directs the Secretary, with the cooperation of the Assistant Secretary, to prepare a five-year national coal science, technology, and engineering development research plan. Requires the plan to be submitted by the Secretary to the President and the appropriate committees of Congress within six months of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to submit reports to the President and the appropriate committees of Congress concerning the program and the five-year plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for the coal science research program, the process science and engineering program, and the engineering development program.

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1984

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to: (1) redefine the term "failure"; and (2) define the terms "constructive termination" and "similar motor fuel marketing operations." Defines "constructive termination" to mean: (1) the failure by the franchisor to supply the franchisee with motor fuel in an amount equal to the minimum specified in the franchise agreement; (2) the failure by the franchisor to make motor fuel available to the franchisee such minimum amount at a price which enables the franchisee to compete with similar motor fuel marketing operations of the franchisor; or (3) any adjustment in the quantity of fuel a franchisee is required or entitled to receive unless the franchisor can show that either the adjustment is applied equally to all franchisees and marketing operations of the franchisor within the relevant geographic area, or, if it is a downward adjustment, the franchisor can show that it is reasonable. Prohibits a motor fuel franchisor from constructively terminating a franchise. Requires a franchisor, in certain circumstances prior to terminating a franchise, to make a bona fide reasonable offer to transfer the franchise to the franchisee. Permits nonrenewal of a franchise relationship if the franchisor and franchisee cannot agree to changes or additions to the provisions of the franchise which are fair and reasonable. Prohibits nonrenewal because of the failure of the franchisor and franchisee to agree to changes or additions to the provisions of the franchise which relate to materially altering, adding to, or replacing the marketing premises. Permits nonrenewal, in a situation where renewal is presently permitted, when it would be uneconomical to the franchisor despite any reasonable changes acceptable to the franchisee, only if the franchisor demonstrates that the nonrenewal is not being made with the intent of avoiding competition with the franchisee. Requires a franchisor to notify a franchisee, 90 days prior to the franchisor's final opportunity to exercise an option to buy or to continue leasing the land where the franchise is located, of the name, address, and phone number of the owner or holder of the underlying lease. Provides that if a franchisee enters into an agreement with the owner or lessor to maintain possession of the premises, then the franchise agreement may continue, at the option of the franchisee. Requires any franchisor who competes with its own franchisees to supply motor fuel to its franchisees at a price and on terms which reasonably enable the franchisee to compete with the franchisor. States that the burden of proof is on the franchisor to show lack of competition. Revises the definition of "trial franchise." Permits a franchisee to maintain a civil action against a franchisor if the franchisor constructively terminates the franchise. States that the death, retirement, or disability of a franchisee shall not be grounds for termination or nonrenewal of the franchise if, prior the franchisee's death, retirement, or disability, the franchisee provides the franchisor with a succession plan. Permits termination or nonrenewal if: (1) the franchisor notifies the franchisee in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the plan, of the franchisor's rejection of the plan; (2) the rejection notice includes reasons for the rejection; and (3) the rejection is reasonable. Provides a franchisee with the right to sell or otherwise transfer the franchise subject to the approval of the franchisor. Prohibits approval from being withheld unreasonably.

A bill to terminate certain authorities of the executive branch of the Government which are subject to congressional review unless those authorities are approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1984

Terminates the authorities (formerly subject to congressional veto) under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, unless such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days of the enactment of this Act, of: (1) the Secretary of Energy to grant (after competitive bidding) oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf; and (2) the President to permit the export of Outer Continental Shelf oil or gas if such exports will not increase reliance on imported oil or gas, are in the national interest, and are in accord with provisions of the Export Administration Act of 1969.

Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1984

Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 - Title I: Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the President from permitting the level of petroleum products acquisition, transportation, and injection activities for the strategic petroleum reserve from falling below 186,000 barrels per day on average in FY 1985, and thereafter, below that sufficient to fill in each fiscal year all permanent and temporary capacity available in strategic petroleum reserve facilities. Authorizes the President to establish by rule programs which provide in advance of an oil supply disruption for the sale of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve. Permits only the sale of such volumes of strategic petroleum reserve oil as the President determines is consistent with national security interest and international obligations. Title II: Emergency Financial Response - Directs the President to establish by rule a standby plan to be implemented during a petroleum supply disruption and to be funded by an emergency appropriation to provide emergency financial assistance to State Governors and U.S. residents. Requires the proposed standby plan, to the maximum extent practicable, to provide for: (1) economic efficiency in all sectors of the economy; (2) the mitigation of extreme personal hardship caused by the petroleum supply disruption; (3) essential public services; and (4) the protection of public safety, health, and welfare. Requires the emergency distribution of funds to each State Governor to enable each Governor, to the maximum extent practicable, to mitigate the effects of higher oil prices on: (1) low-income people; (2) public services; (3) public health, saftety, and welfare activities; and (4) other priority activities, Directs the President, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the standby plan.

A bill to repeal personnel restrictions applicable to the Department of Energy.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1984

Repeals requirements regarding Department of Energy personnel levels under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1982 and the Continuing Appropriations Acts for Fiscal Year 1983.

Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute the following restitutionary amounts, which are held or received as a result of a settlement, order, or judgment involving overcharges resulting from alleged petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973: (1) amounts held in escrow on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) amounts received after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Fund into which shall be deposited restitutionary amounts which the Secretary determines: (1) exceed amounts needed for refunds to persons who sustained economic injury from overcharges; or (2) cannot be refunded to persons who sustained economic injury because they cannot be reasonably identified or because the amount of injury such persons sustained cannot reasonably be determined or is so small that distribution is not reasonably feasible. Authorizes to be appropriated for FY 1985 through 1989 funds for: (1) the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons under the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; and (3) the low-income home energy assistance program under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.

Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 1984 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to alter the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to grant leases of oil and gas lands. Permits the Secretary to lease onshore Federal lands for oil and gas development by competitive bidding only, on the basis of bidding systems set forth in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Directs the Secretary to issue a lease to the highest responsible qualified bidder for each tract offered at a sale. Directs the Secretary, at least once each quarter, to invite public nomination of areas favorable for the discovery of oil or gas. Provides that any area which the Secretary determines to be available and suitable for oil and gas leasing shall automatically be offered for lease if the area receives either: (1) two or more public nominations; or (2) a single nomination in two successive quarters. Directs the Secretary to hold quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sales, consisting of nominated tracts and any additional areas selected by the Secretary. Increases the size of leasable tracts by a specified amount. Provides for an initial lease period of five years and an extension of up to five years. Requires extension applications to include an exploration plan. Authorizes extensions only if the lessee could not explore during the initial lease period due to adverse technical, economic, or environmental conditions. Increases the minimum annual rental fee from 50 cents to two dollars per acre. Prescribes an increased minimum royalty of four dollars per acre (up from one dollar) in lieu of rental. Provides that actions taken by the Secretary pursuant to the bidding, nomination, and leasing procedures under this Act shall not be considered "major Federal actions" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act. Permits the Secretary to disapprove an assignment of a lease in specified circumstances. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations within 180 days of enactment.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Terminates the authority of the President with respect to the repurchase, transportation, or storage of foreign spent nuclear fuel under the Department of Energy Act of 1978 (formerly subject to congressional veto), unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute the following restitutionary amounts, which are held or received as a result of a settlement, order, or judgment involving overcharges resulting from alleged petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973: (1) amounts held in escrow on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) amounts received after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Fund into which shall be deposited restitutionary amounts which the Secretary determines: (1) exceed amounts needed for refunds to persons who sustained economic injury from overcharges; or (2) cannot be refunded to persons who sustained economic injury because they cannot be reasonably identified or because the amount of injury such persons sustained cannot reasonably be determined or is so small that distribution is not reasonably feasible. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for: (1) the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons under the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; and (3) the low-income home energy assistance program under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.

A bill to reduce the motor fuels tax imposed on methanol produced from natural gas so that the tax on such fuel is imposed on an energy-equivalent basis with the fuel tax imposed on gasoline, diesel fuel, and special motor fuels.

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce from nine cents to four and one-half cents per gallon the special fuels excise tax on any liquid at least 85 percent of which consists of methanol produced from natural gas.

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

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1984

Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the issuance of any lease or the granting of any right-of-way under either such Act to any person who: (1) is a party to a merger consummated after February 28, 1984, and prior to six months following the enactment of this Act; and (2) is a substantial energy reserve holder. Defines "merger" to include mergers, consolidations, or acquisitions whereby one person acquires control or a majority of the assets of any other person. Defines "substantial energy reserve holder" as any person who, individually or with affiliates, owns or has an interest in ten million barrels or more of proved reserves of crude oil, natural gas liquids equivalents, or natural gas equivalents.

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1984

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980 to prohibit the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation from making new awards of financial assistance after the date of the enactment of this Act and before the date on which the Corporation's comprehensive strategy for achieving the national synthetic fuel production goal is approved by Congress. Makes limitations on Corporation construction projects effective upon the enactment of this Act rather than upon approval of the comprehensive strategy as provided under current law.

A bill to provide for the conveyance by the Secretary of Energy of surface rights to certain parcels of land located on Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 2 in the State of California on which private residences are located.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1984

Directs the Secretary of Energy to convey all surface rights to certain land located on a Naval Petroleum Reserve in California to ten named individuals. Describes each such conveyance. Requires such individuals, as payment for such conveyances, to pay to the United States an amount determined by the Secretary to be the fair market value of the rights conveyed.

A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1984

Appropriates funds for FY 1984 for the Department of Health and Human Services for low income home energy assistance.