Energy

Expressing the sense of Congress concerning a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1990

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) direct the Department of Energy to take action (including prequalifying of bidders) to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate which assures an adequate crude oil supply to the market place; and (2) implement such drawdown in coordination with similar drawdowns of government-controlled stocks of crude oil by other member nations of the International Energy Agency.

A bill to establish the Spark M. Matsunaga National Energy Research Laboratory and make funds available to the laboratory for OTEC research.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1990

Establishes the Spark M. Matsunaga National Energy Research Laboratory at Keahole Point, Hawaii. Provides that such laboratory is to be administered as a departmental laboratory of the Department of Energy and is authorized to conduct research and development on ocean thermal energy conversion and other solar and renewable energy sources. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 for ocean thermal energy research at such laboratory.

The following-named persons to be the Representative and Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Thirty-fourth Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency: Representative: James D. Watkins, of California Alternate Representatives: Richard T. Kennedy, of the District of Columbia Michael H. Newlin, of Maryland Kenneth M. Carr, of California

United States · United States Senate · 3 August 1990

Radiation Protection Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Radiation Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to declare that no Federal law may be construed to prohibit or otherwise restrict the authority of a State to regulate, on the basis of radiological hazard, the disposal of low-level radioactive waste designated a State responsibility for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not require disposal in a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility licensed by the Commission or by an Agreement State. Provides that no Federal law may be construed to preclude or otherwise restrict the authority of any State to impose standards for the protection from radiological hazards more stringent than the Commission's for such disposal. Revokes certain policy statements of the Commission relating to radioactive waste below regulatory concern.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the solar, geothermal, ocean thermal energy tax credits through 1995.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for five years, through 1995, the investment tax credit in connection with depreciable: (1) solar energy property; (2) geothermal property; and (3) ocean thermal property.

To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the States to regulate the disposal of low-level radioactive waste for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not require disposal in a licensed facility.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to affirm State authority to regulate the disposal of certain low-level radioactive waste for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not require disposal in a licensed facility.

Octane Display and Disclosure Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Octane Display and Disclosure Act of 1990 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require certification and posting for all liquid automotive fuels (currently, automotive gasolines). Authorizes States or local governments to provide for any investigative or enforcement action, remedy, or penalty permitted under such Act. Revises Federal Trade Commission enforcement provisions regarding acts or practices constituting violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Changes the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to conduct field testing of the octane rating of automotive fuels from mandatory to discretionary. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study to determine whether, and if so, how, the anti-knock characteristics of nonliquid fuels usable as motor vehicle fuels can be determined. Directs the Secretary of Energy to study the feasibility and desirability of using dye to: (1) differentiate automotive fuels with different fuel ratings so that the rating can be determined by its color; and (2) identify transportation fuels required by law for clean air or other environmental benefits. Directs the Secretary of Energy to study the use of automotive fuels with octane ratings in excess of that necessary for the operation of an automobile. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to study the need for, and the desirability of, having a uniform national label on devices used to dispense automotive fuel to consumers that would consolidate information required to be posted on such devices. Requires reports to the Congress on the studies carried out under this Act within one year.

National Energy Policy Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

National Energy Policy Act of 1990 - Establishes as national goals: (1) the identification of an appropriate mix of policies with the potential to stabilize and reduce the generation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the United States; and (2) the evaluation of the implications of such policies to enable the United States to comply with any obligations under an international framework convention on global climate change. Title I: Energy Policy Initiatives - Mandates that the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress (and each subsequent Plan) include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Prescribes strategy guidelines. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection within the Department of Energy to participate in: (1) global climate change policy considerations; and (2) least-cost energy strategy formulation. Requires the Director to contract with the National Research Council for the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering (the Academies) to review and report to the Congress on greenhouse gases and global climate change. Requires the President to transmit to the Congress his assessment of such report. Title II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives - Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit to the Congress periodic evaluations of energy efficiency policy options necessary to produce certain percentage decreases in U.S. energy use; (2) pursue a research and development program to improve energy efficiency and productivity in energy-intensive industries and industrial processes; (3) undertake joint ventures to encourage commercialization of technologies developed in such program; and (4) conduct competitive solicitation for joint venture proposals and provide financial assistance to such joint ventures. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to set a deadline by which each Federal agency must: (1) install energy conservation measures in Federal buildings with specified payback periods; (2) submit to the Secretary a list of projects which meet such payback criterion and indicate total energy and cost savings involved; and (3) have substantially completed at least 25 percent of such projects as would account for 25 percent of total energy savings. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines for the selection of energy service contractors. Sets forth a deadline by which: (1) each Federal agency must consider the energy efficiency of all potential building space at the time of renewing or entering into a new lease; and (2) all federally owned and leased space under construction must meet model Federal building standards for energy efficiency. Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to direct the Secretary to solicit proposals and provide financial assistance for joint ventures in fuel cell technology to demonstrate critical enabling technologies to accelerate commercialization of electric energy providing fuel cells. Authorizes appropriations. Amends NECPA to repeal the prohibition against the supply and installation of residential energy conservation measures by utilities. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to support a voluntary national program to develop window energy ratings and labels. Mandates that such program be administered by the National Fenestration Rating Council, which shall report periodically to the Congress and the Secretary. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe labeling rules for windows and window systems. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration to report to the Congress on the acquisition of energy efficiency information. Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit a feasibility report to the Congress regarding the mandatory use of compact fluorescent lamps instead of incandescent lamps in Federal facilities; and (2) submit a plan to the Congress for the demonstration in Federal facilities of energy efficiency technologies ready for commercial demonstration but not widely available. Amends NECPA to direct the Secretary to: (1) promulgate procedural guidelines enabling the States to assign energy efficiency ratings to residential buildings; and (2) establish a technical assistance program for State and local governments adopting energy efficiency rating systems or building codes. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to mandate that State regulatory commissions consider a least-cost ratemaking standard under which utility investments in new generation facilities (thus creating an economic incentive for utilities to promote residential energy conservation measures). Requires the Secretary to report to the President and the Congress on an evaluation of: (1) the results of least-cost planning methodologies implemented by electric utilities; and (2) the extent to which ratemaking methodologies implementing least-cost planning take into account the impact of such measures on electric utilities' profitability. Title III: Energy Research and Development Initiatives - Requires the Secretary to: (1) consider specified criteria when establishing research and development priorities; (2) biennially submit to the Congress a management plan for research, development and commercialization of energy technologies; (3) implement an engine and vehicle fuel research and demonstration program on systems that offer a potential reduction in the generation of greenhouse gases and improve transportation energy efficiency; and (4) emphasize advanced gas turbine cycles and their incorporation of energy efficient materials when implementing a high efficiency heat engine research and demonstration program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to conduct a natural gas cofiring research, development, and demonstration program with respect to electric utility units and large industrial boilers. Authorizes appropriations. Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research and Development Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable. Directs the Secretary to: (1) prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan; (2) conduct a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability research and development program; (3) initiate or accelerate research in critical technical issues that will contribute to the development of more economic hydrogen production; (4) conduct demonstrations of critical technologies and small-scale hydrogen technology at self-contained sites; and (5) transfer critical technologies to the private sector in order to accelerate increased use of practicable hydrogen technologies. Establishes the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on the hydrogen research and development program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to conduct a demonstration program regarding: (1) magnetic and inertial confinement fusion for the production of electricity; and (2) coal-based technologies. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements or joint ventures with certain urban area transit authorities to demonstrate the feasibility of using natural gas or other alternative mass transit fuels for passenger transit vehicles. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to implement and finance a fleet vehicle program for the commercialization of natural gas and other alternative fuels. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to conduct or expand the following demonstration programs: (1) specified aspects of improved natural gas and alternative fueled vehicle technology; (2) increased availability of natural gas from specified sources; (3) natural gas and electric heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings; and (4) electric vehicle and battery technology. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress an assessment of the statutory, economic, and regulatory barriers to expanded hydroelectric capacity development at existing dams. Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Requires the Secretary to: (1) identify within a specified deadline the nonattainment areas in which conventionally fueled vehicles contribute significantly to that nonattainment and in which the use of electric vehicles could contribute to attainment of National Air Quality Standards; (2) designate nonattainment areas eligible to participate in a specified electric vehicle research and demonstration program; (3) report to the Congress on the program's status; (4) report to the Congress on the extent to which nuclear fission generated energy can safely and reliably supply electricity and reduce greenhouse gases; and (5) establish within the Department of Energy a program to develop technologies to a point where private industry will undertake further commercial development. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on: (1) specified aspects of methane generation; (2) measures that could reduce atmospheric methane concentrations from sources within the United States; and (3) methane emissions from countries other than the United States. Directs the Committee on Renewable Energy Commerce and Trade to: (1) expand the transfer of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies to lesser-developed countries; (2) promote the development of such technologies in those countries; and (3) develop a comprehensive energy technology data base and information dissemination system. Authorizes the Committee to establish renewable energy industry information outreach offices in the Pacific Rim and the Caribbean Basin. Requires the Secretary to report biennially to the Congress on the range of environmental and energy technologies necessary to meet the energy needs of developing countries while reducing the generation of greenhouse gases. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on comparative fuel cycle cost analysis with respect to the United States, Europe, and Asia.

To provide that States that are not members of interstate compacts for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste may not site low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities within 60 miles of an international border, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Prohibits a State which is not a member of an interstate compact for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste from siting a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility within 60 miles of an international border. Sets forth distance requirements applicable to the siting of radioactive waste disposal facilities near critical habitats of endangered and threatened species, wetlands, and important archaeological sites. Exempts from the provisions of this Act existing facilities in: Barnwell, South Carolina; Richland, Washington; and Beatty, Nevada.

To remove the prohibitions on the export of domestically produced crude oil.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal prohibitions against the export of domestically produced crude oil.

To establish the National Atomic Museum.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Establishes the National Atomic Museum on the grounds of the Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish permanent or temporary advisory committees to provide studies, consultation, advice, or assistance to the museum.

Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy to fund up to 20 innovative State conservation and technology transfer programs annually. Authorizes appropriations to enable the Department of Energy national laboratories to provide up-to-date information and publications on renewable energy efficiency to industry, Government, and the general public. Authorizes appropriations for the Secretary to establish four pilot programs to demonstrate new or successful model technology transfer and design assistance programs. Directs the Secretary to develop a Strategic Technology Transfer Implementation Plan for the national and international transfer of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology information. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of Committee on Renewable Energy Commerce and Trade (CORRECT) industry outreach offices in the Pacific Rim and the Caribbean Basin, to provide renewable energy and energy efficiency technology information to governments, industry, and others outside the United States. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of an advanced research and development information computer network to provide local governments, technology and business entities, and consumers with information on new advances in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development that have unique export potential such as: (1) solar detoxification; (2) solar desalinization; (3) hydrogen electrolysis; (4) water pumping; and (5) water purification. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of a United States technology training program for the training of individuals associated with foreign governments, research organizations, private voluntary organizations, and industry.

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1990

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend to September 15, 1990, authorities granted under the Act regarding domestic energy supply availability, including: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the antitrust exemption allowing the major oil companies to coordinate use of oil supplies during times of oil shortages.

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Environmental and Health Protection Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1990

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Environmental and Health Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to declare that the States and their political subdivisions retain the power to regulate disposal of radioactive material that is not regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission because of the concentration or quantity of radionuclides.

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Fast Flux Test Facility as an international research and development center to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1990

Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an international research, development, and production center at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, Washington, to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex (IRRC). Allows the Department of Energy (DOE), and any contractors operating the IRRC, to enter into agreements with non-Federal entities, including foreign governments and entities, or a consortium of such entities, for use of the IRRC relating to production of isotopes, irradiation services, and the production of steam. Allows the Secretary to assess charges from those entities as necessary. Limits the agreements to 25 years. Allows the agreement to: (1) include a termination provision requiring the DOE to pay for the unamortized balance of certain facilities in some circumstances; and (2) authorize the use, to make the repayments, of funds made available for operating expenses. Requires any entity under contract to operate the IRRC to operate the Fast Flux Test Facility pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act and meet other requirements. Allows the Secretary, in entering into an agreement, to use procedures other than competitive procedures as described in specified provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Exempts the activities authorized under this Act from licensing or regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Establishes in the Treasury the IRRC Fund to consist of all amounts received under the assessments under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to use Fund amounts to offset IRRC operating costs.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Fast Flux Test Facility as an international research and development center to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1990

Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an international research, development, and production center at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, Washington, to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex (IRRC). Allows the Department of Energy (DOE), and any contractors operating the IRRC, to enter into agreements with non-Federal entities, including foreign governments and entities, or a consortium of such entities, for use of the IRRC relating to production of isotopes, irradiation services, and the production of steam. Allows the Secretary to assess charges from those entities as necessary. Limits the agreements to 25 years. Allows the agreement to: (1) include a termination provision requiring the DOE to pay for the unamortized balance of certain facilities in some circumstances; and (2) authorize the use, to make the repayments, of funds made available for operating expenses. Allows the Secretary, in entering into an agreement, to use procedures other than competitive procedures as described in specified provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Requires any entity under contract to operate the IRRC to operate the Fast Flux Test Facility pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act and meet other requirements. Exempts the activities authorized under this Act from licensing or regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Establishes in the Treasury the IRRC Fund to consist of all amounts received under the assessments under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to use Fund amounts to offset IRRC operating costs.

Used Oil Energy Production Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1990

Energy Production and Conservation Act of 1990 - Title I: Energy Production From Used Oil - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) to develop test procedures for determining substantial equivalency of recycled oil and new oil within 15 months of enactment of this Act. Requires producers or importers of lubricating oil either to burn for energy production or to refine an amount of used oil equal to at least a certain amount determined according to a specified formula. Directs the Secretary, as part of such formula, to establish a percentage that is two points higher than the existing recovery rate for lubricating oil. Provides for increases in such percentage of two points annually until the year 2000. Authorizes producers or importers to comply with this Act by: (1) burning used oil for energy production; (2) refining used oil for purposes of producing petroleum products; or (3) purchasing credits under the credit system established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to implement the credit system. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Energy Production From Tires and Newsprint - Requires producers or importers of tires either to burn for energy production or otherwise use an amount of scrap tires equal to at least a certain amount determined according to a specified formula. Directs the Secretary, as part of such formula, to establish a percentage that is five percentage points higher than the existing rate for tires. Provides for increases in such percentage of five points annually in the ten years following the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes a producer or importer of tires to comply with the title by purchasing credits under the credit system established by the Secretary. Requires a producer or importer of tires to report to the Secretary at least annually on the number of tires produced or imported in each calendar year. Requires the Secretary to establish a system under which: (1) reclaimers may create credits for scrap tire energy production or other use; and (2) producers or importers of tires may purchase such credits from such reclaimers. Sets forth the amount of credit that may be created for one scrap tire handled at a scrap tire facility. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to implement this title by a certain deadline. Declares that the generation of credits by facilities having a permit shall not alter: (1) the status of scrap tires and scrap tire production as a "waste" under the Federal Power Act; or (2) the tax-exempt treatment of facility bonds relating to whole or shredded tire energy production processing or disposal facilities as solid waste disposal facilities. Requires producers or importers of newsprint annually to burn for energy production or otherwise use an amount of newsprint determined according to a specified formula. Directs the Secretary, as part of such formula, to establish a recycling percentage that is two points higher than the existing recycling rate for newsprint. Provides for increases in such percentage of two points annually until the year 2000. Declares a producer or importer of newsprint in compliance with this Act by: (1) burning old newspapers for energy production; (2) converting old newspapers into fuel alcohol; (3) de-inking old newspapers for purposes of producing newsprint; (4) purchasing de-inked old newspapers for purposes of combining with shipments of virgin newsprint; or (5) purchasing credits under the credit systems established by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to establish a management system under which: (1) producers or importers of newsprint may create credits for the use of old newspapers; (2) certain facilities may create credits for energy production from old newspapers; and (3) producers or importers of newsprint may purchase credits from reclaimers. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on short- and long-term options for energy production from old newspapers. Applies this section to any person who produces or imports more than ten tons of newsprint annually. Authorizes appropriations.

To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning the octane rating of gasoline.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1990

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require gasoline retailers to display in a clear and conspicuous manner on each gasoline dispenser, at the point of sale to the ultimate purchaser of automotive gasoline, a specified warning statement concerning octane ratings. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce this Act.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1990

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any leasing activity with respect to specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Declares that it is the sole responsibility of the United States to buy back any existing oil or gas lease on such lands. Directs the Secretary to promulgate guidelines for the United States to follow when buying back such leases. Authorizes appropriations.

Uranium Enrichment Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1990

Uranium Enrichment Reorganization Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish the United States Uranium Enrichment Corporation as a wholly-owned Government corporation to conduct uranium marketing and enrichment activities as a commercial, profitable, self-financing enterprise. Provides for a Board of Directors appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) certain property transfers from the Department of Energy; and (2) the Corporation's capital structure, pricing policies, and user charges for decommissioning, decontamination, and remedial activities. Requires the Corporation to prepare an annual status report for the President and the Congress. Prescribes licensing and taxation guidelines for the Corporation. Sets guidelines for payments in lieu of taxes by the Corporation to States and local governments. Directs the Board to make recommendations to the President regarding the transfer of its functions and assets to private ownership. Declares that the Corporation's receipts, proceeds, and recoveries (including deposits in the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund) shall be available without fiscal year limitations and without further appropriations. Applies Federal environmental and occupational safety and health law to the Corporation as though it were privately owned. Establishes the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund to cover the Corporation's decommissioning and decontamination expenses.

A bill to establish the National Atomic Museum.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1990

Establishes the National Atomic Museum on the grounds of the Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish permanent or temporary advisory committees to provide studies, consultation, advice, or assistance to the Museum.

Department of Energy Science and Education Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1990

Department of Energy Science and Education Enhancement Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize use of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and other resources of the Department of Energy (the Department) to the fullest extent possible to enhance educational opportunities in science, mathematics, and engineering for U.S. students and educators to improve U.S. scientific literacy and competitiveness. Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary), to the extent appropriate, to establish programs to be operated at or through the support of each Department facility that will use fully the unique scientific resources of the Department to promote: (1) transfers of federally owned or originated technology to State and local governments, private industry, and universities, or other nonprofit organizations, to enhance prospects for commercialization of such technology; (2) activities enhancing the quality of mathematics, science, and engineering education throughout the Nation; and (3) research, development, and other activities to enhance the health and quality of life, particularly in areas pertaining to environmental improvement and biomedical research. Requires such programs to supplement and to be coordinated with, but not to supplant, current activities of the Department. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to develop Department-originated technologies, directed at the stage of technology development beyond basic research, that have significant promise for commercial and public benefit to the Nation, to the point where private industry will undertake further scientific and commercial development. Authorizes the Secretary to require, as a condition for supporting specific projects, a private sector commitment to future, wholly non-Federal funding of commercial development of particular technologies. Requires all technology development programs of the Department to be coordinated. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to establish Laboratory Cooperative Science Centers at national laboratories operating under the Department's authority. Requires the Centers to coordinate both laboratory-based and offsite programs to advance the purposes of this Act. Sets forth required activities of the Center. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to coordinate and sponsor university-based programs directed at encouraging more students, particularly women and minority students, to pursue energy-related scientific and technical careers. Requires such programs to include a pre-freshman engineering program in which middle-school students attend summer workshops on mathematics, science, and engineering conducted by universities on their campuses. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the granting of a Federal license for a hydroelectric project unless the applicant complies with all substantive and procedural requirements of the affected State in which the project is located with respect to water acquisition and use. Declares that the Act shall not be construed to constitute a preemption or intent to preempt procedural and substantive State law regarding water rights or water use.

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any leasing activity or approving any exploration or development plans with respect to submerged lands on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Directs the Secretary to issue guidelines for the United States to buy back any existing lease on such lands. Authorizes appropriations.

Gas Related Activities Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Gas Related Activities Act of 1990 - Declares that the acquisition or retention by a registered public utility holding company of any interest in a natural gas company (or a company engaged in specified natural gas-related activities) shall be deemed to be reasonably incidental and economically necessary, for purposes of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, to the operation of the gas utility companies whose voting securities the holding company owns. (This makes any gas-related activities functionally related to the gas distribution business, thus meeting the requirements of such Act, regardless of whether the local distribution company involved is affiliated or unaffiliated with the holding company.)

To amend the Federal Power Act.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the granting of a Federal license for a hydroelectric project unless the applicant complies with all substantive and procedural requirements of the affected State in which the project is located with respect to water acquisition and use. Declares that the Act shall not be construed to constitute a preemption or intent to preempt procedural and substantive State law regarding water rights or water use.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide contractors whose contracts for naval reactors are being terminated with assistance in using patents, designs, processes, and manufacturing data developed under the contract in civilian production.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide any naval reactor contractor with notice of contract termination as far in advance of the cessation of the work under the contract as is feasible. Directs the Secretary, in any case in which a contract is terminated, to: (1) allow the contractor to use, for other than military purposes, the patents, designs, processes, and manufacturing data developed under the contract; and (2) assist the contractor in identifying services and technologies which may be needed by the Department of Energy or other Government departments and agencies and for which such patents and information may be used.

To provide for the equitable treatment of oil and gas resources from certain public lands in the State of California, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1990

Declares that moneys accruing to the United States from the disposal of oil and gas from specified public lands in California shall be paid to California in the same manner as payments are made to the States under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982.

To establish a comprehensive program for reducing energy consumption in Department of Defense facilities and to establish incentives within the Department of Defense to save costs through energy conservation.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1990

Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive survey to determine the potential for reducing energy consumption at Department of Defense facilities through the use of energy-saving measures. Directs the Secretary to implement the survey results by the year 2000. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish policies under which a military installation that achieves savings on energy costs may retain two-thirds of the savings realized during each of the first five years. Requires one half of any retained savings to be used for additional energy conservation measures and one-half for morale, welfare, or recreation facilities or for minor military construction projects that will enhance the quality of life for members at the installation involved. Directs the Secretary, in evaluating sealed bids or competitive proposals for a contract for an energy system for DOD, to take into account the manner in which the bidder or offeror carried out energy conservation measures in the performance of previous contracts. Directs the Secretary to require each military installation to participate in any programs conducted by publicly-regulated utility companies for the management of electricity demand or for energy conservation.

A bill to deem certain interests to be reasonably incidental to the operation of a gas utility company for the purpose of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1965.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1990

Declares that the acquisition or retention by a registered public utility holding company of any interest in a natural gas company (or a company engaged in specified natural gas-related activities) shall be deemed to be reasonably incidental and economically necessary, for purposes of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, to the operation of the gas utility companies whose voting securities the holding company owns. (This makes any gas-related activities functionally related to the gas distribution business, thus meeting the requirements of such Act, regardless of whether the local distribution company involved is affiliated or unaffiliated with the holding company.)

To require the establishment of an Office of Inspector General at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Office of Inspector General in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Waiving certain points of order during consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Waives points of order against the consideration of H.R. 5019 (energy and water development funding). Deems H. Con. Res. 310 (Congressional Budget Resolution) to have been adopted by the House of Representatives on May 1, 1990. Declares that for the purposes of this resolution, the allocations of spending and credit responsibility to the Committee on Appropriations printed in the star print of H. Rept. 101-455 shall be considered as allocations required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1990

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991 - Title I: Department of Defense - Civil - Makes appropriations for FY 1991 for authorized civil functions of the Department of the Army relating to rivers and harbors, flood control, and beach erosion (including projects which involve State and local governmental participation). Modifies the completion date for an operation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation project at Wynoochee Lake, Washington, under the Water Resources Development Act of 1988. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) construct the Pennington Creek, Texas, project with funds previously appropriated; and (2) construct loading and related facilities at Boudinot Harbor, Oklahoma. Modifies the project for flood control, Brush Creek and Tributaries, Missouri and Kansas, to authorize the Secretary to construct such project substantially in accordance with a submitted report. Specifies the estimated Federal first cost and non-Federal first cost. Authorizes the Secretary to credit or reimburse the local sponsor of the Maumee Bay State Park project in Ohio for work completed before November 17, 1988, in an amount equal to the Federal share of such costs. Title II: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY 1991 to the Department of the Interior for the Bureau of Reclamation for: (1) engineering and economic investigations of Federal reclamation and water conservation projects; (2) construction and rehabilitation projects; (3) operation and maintenance of reclamation projects; (4) loans to irrigation districts for construction of distribution systems on authorized Federal reclamation projects; (5) general administrative expenses in certain Bureau of Reclamation offices; (6) the Emergency Fund authorized by the Act of June 26, 1948; (7) acquisition of computer capacity for the Business System Acquisition project and other capital equipment; (8) replacement passenger motor vehicles; (9) payment of claims for damages arising out of activities of the Bureau; (10) payment to Bureau personnel appointed in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts without reimbursement under the reclamation laws; (11) payment of rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law involving Bureau property; (12) preparation and dissemination of useful written and printed information; and (13) investigation and recovery of archaeological and paleontological remains in specified areas. States that no part of any appropriation for the Bureau, contained in this or any prior Act, which represents amounts earned under the terms of a contract but remaining unpaid, shall be obligated for any other purpose, regardless of when such amounts are to be paid. States that no funds appropriated to the Bureau for operation and maintenance, except those derived from advances by water users, shall be used for the particular benefits of lands: (1) within the boundaries of an irrigation district; (2) of any member of a water users' organization; or (3) of any individual when such district, organization, or individual is in arrears for more than 12 months in the payment of charges due under a contract entered into with the United States pursuant to laws administered by the Bureau. States that none of the funds made available by this or any other Act shall be used by the Bureau for contracts for surveying and mapping services unless such contracts for which a solicitation is issued after the date of this Act are awarded in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949. Prohibits the uniform allowance for each uniformed employee of the Bureau from exceeding $400 annually. Makes appropriations available to the Department of the Interior for: (1) damaged facilities or equipment belonging to the Department; (2) emergency prevention of forest or range fires; (3) operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, wherever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy; and (4) general administrative expenses. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to enter into a contract with the McGee Creek Authority, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for a specified payment. Terminates a previous contract between the Authority and the Secretary upon receipt of the required payment. Provides that title to McGee Project facilities shall remain with the United States. Prohibits funds appropriated in this or any other Act to be used to execute new long-term contracts for water supply from the Central Valley Project, California. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to enter into municipal and industrial water supply contracts with the Sacramento County Water Agency and the El Dorado County Water Agency for specified acre-feet annually. Directs the Secretary, prior to entering into such contracts, to prepare joint environmental impact statements and California Environmental Quality Act environmental impact reports in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Title III: Department of Energy - Makes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1991 for: (1) specified energy supply, research, and development activities; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) general science and research activities; (4) nuclear waste disposal activities; (5) activities related to the production and distribution of isotopes; (6) atomic energy defense activities; (7) departmental administrative expenses; (8) the Office of the Inspector General; (9) electrical power projects of the Alaska Power Administration; (10) expenses of the Yakima Basin Screen Facilities Phase II and for official reception and representation costs of the Bonneville Power Administration; (11) operational and maintenance expenses related to electric power transmission for the Southeastern Power Administration; (12) operational and maintenance expenses (including official reception and representation expenses) related to electric power transmission for the Southwestern Power Administration; (13) operational and maintenance expenses of the Western Area Power Administration; (14) salaries and expenses of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (15) the Loan Guarantee and Interest Assistance Program authorized by the Geothermal Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974; and (16) Department of Energy general passenger vehicles and security guard expenses. Requires the Secretary of Energy to ensure: (1) that at least ten percent of Federal funding for the development, construction, and operation of the Superconducting Super Collider be made available to business concerns or other organizations owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (2) significant participation with regard to the Collider by such individuals and economically disadvantaged women. Directs the Secretary to use the services of the Secretary of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to manage and carry out the environmental remediation activities and restoration of the Hanford Site, Richland, Washington, using funds appropriated to DOE by any appropriations Act. Outlines the services to be included by the Secretary of the Army at such site. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1991 for: (1) programs authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965; (2) salaries and expenses of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) salaries and expenses of, and the Federal contribution to, the Delaware River Basin Commission; (4) expenses of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin; (5) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's expenses; (6) expenses of the Office of Inspector General of the NRC; (7) expenses of the U.S. member of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, as well as a contribution to such Commission for current expenses; and (8) expenses of the Tennessee Valley Authority in carrying out the provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth guidelines for the expenditure of appropriations under this Act. States that none of the funds appropriated in this Act shall be used to implement a program of retention contracts for senior employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority. States that none of the funds made available under this Act or any other law shall be used for conducting any studies relating to changing from the currently required "at cost" to a "market rate" or any other noncost-based method for the pricing of hydroelectric power by the six Federal public power authorities or other Federal agencies or authorities. Prohibits appropriations for the Power Marketing Administration or the Tennessee Valley Authority (including funds authorized to be expended from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund and the Tennessee Valley Authority Fund) from being used for procuring extra high voltage (EHV) power equipment unless such agencies award contracts for equipment manufactured in the United States when they determine that there are one or more manufacturers of domestic end products offering a product that meets the technical requirements at a price not exceeding 130 percent of the bid or offering price of the most competitive foreign bidder. Requires that such sums as may be necessary for FY 1991 pay raises for programs funded by this Act be absorbed within the levels appropriated in this Act.

To prohibit plutonium processing operations at the Rocking Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant until the Secretary of Energy develops a plan to close the plant and until the need for, and safety of, such operations are established, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1990

Prohibits plutonium processing operations at Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant (Golden, Colorado) unless the Secretary of Energy certifies that: (1) specified plant safety conditions have been met; (2) the plant is essential to national security for specified reasons; and (3) permanent cessation and decontamination and decommissioning activities will be accomplished by specified deadlines.

Paul L. Ziemer, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environment, Safety and Health), vice Ernest C. Baynard, III, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 5 June 1990

Calvin A. Kent, of Texas, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, vice Helmut A. Merklein, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 5 June 1990

To amend the Federal Power Act to clarify that States have primacy over water and water rights.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1990

Amends the Federal Power Act to declare that State laws and regulations pertaining to water and water rights shall not be affected by Federal regulation of electric utility licensees. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to proceed in conformity with such State laws.

Offshore Lease Buyback Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1990

Offshore Lease Buyback Act of 1990 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide that compensation a lessee is entitled to receive as a result of a lease cancellation may be made in the form of a credit bonus, rent, royalty, or permit fee payments.

National Advanced Civilian Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1990

National Advanced Civilian Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a comprehensive program of research, development, and demonstration to encourage the civilian application of technologies for the generation of energy from nuclear fission. Conditions assistance under this Act for the prototype demonstration of near-term advanced reactors and long-term advanced reactors on matching non-Federal funds, with international participation allowed. Authorizes appropriations.

A resolution making appointments to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1990

Appoints Senator Akaka to serve as a member on the Senate Committees on Energy and Natural Resources, on Governmental Affairs, and on Veterans' Affairs for the 101st Congress.

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4151) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1991 through 1994 to carry out the Head Start Act, the Follow Through Act, the Community Services Block Grant Act, and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1990

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4151 (human services funding).

Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1990

Solar, Wind, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Utility and Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) and the Federal Power Act to remove the size limitations placed upon solar, wind, and geothermal facilities eligible for PURPA regulatory benefits.

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1990

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development Act of 1990 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program for a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest time practicable. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator.

Electric and Magnetic Field Research and Public Information Dissemination Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1990

Electric and Magnetic Field Research and Public Information Dissemination Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an electric and magnetic fields health research program to evaluate the effects of such fields upon human health; (2) report to the Congress on the status of such program; (3) evaluate whether existing electricity delivery systems and usage of electrical appliances cause significant exposures to electric and magnetic fields; and (4) report to the Congress regarding the need for engineering designs for electricity delivery systems and electrical appliances. Establishes within the Department of Energy an Electric and Magnetic Fields Information Center to serve as a clearinghouse and center for dissemination of public information on the impact of electric and magnetic fields upon the public health. Establishes an Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Advisory Committee to: (1) suggest issues, research priorities and Federal funding levels for the work required by this Act; and (2) report annually to the Secretary and the Congress regarding the research program's status. Authorizes appropriations.

National Coal Institute Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1990

National Coal Institute Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to solicit applications for establishment of a National Coal Institute from research universities with ongoing high-sulfur coal research programs. Sets forth the Institute's program goals, including: (1) technology development and application; (2) regulatory analysis; and (3) employment and training programs to meet changing needs of coal producers and users. Authorizes appropriations. Provides for the establishment of a National Coal Institute.

To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit the siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities in areas with more than 18 inches annual rainfall, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1990

Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit: (1) the siting of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in an area whose average annual rainfall exceeds 18 inches per year; and (2) the shallow land burial of low-level radioactive waste at any disposal site. Removes class C low-level radioactive waste disposal responsibility from the States and leaves it with the Federal Government. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to reimburse certain compact-member States for losses incurred as a result of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Absolves such States from financial or legal liability for failure to comply with the requirements of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act as a result of compliance with this Act. Exempts existing low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities from the requirements of this Act.

Consumer Coal Royalty Rate Amendment Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1990

Consumer Coal Royalty Rate Amendment Act of 1989 - Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to reduce the royalty rate for pre-March 1, 1989, Federal coal lease contracts from 12 1/2 percent to six percent.

Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1990

Hydrogen Research and Development Act - Title I: Hydrogen Production and Use - Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions and modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Energy a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of industry, academic, and governmental interests, to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies and of increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program. Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel as part of the Energy Research Advisory Board. Requires the Panel to report to the Board and terminates the Panel after such submittal. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program for a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest time practicable. Mandates that such plan include activities of the National Aero-Space Plane Program. Requires the Administrator to: (1) transmit to the Congress an annual plan description, including any necessary plan modifications; (2) establish such a program within NASA and incorporate within it the goals and activities of the National Aero-Space Plane Program; and (3) prepare and transmit to the Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan whose implementation will confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Prescribes required subjects of the research and development program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations.

To require that remediation of certain defense-related radioactive wastes currently located in the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, be conducted in a nonurban area.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1990

Prohibits any remedial action from being implemented in an urban area with respect to the St. Louis defense wastes. Requires the Department of Energy to: (1) remove all St. Louis defense wastes from the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County and to transport them to a nonurban site in Missouri for remediation in consultation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; and (2) restore the properties from which such wastes have been removed to a condition capable of business or recreational uses.

A bill to encourage colar, wind, waste, and geothermal power production by removing the size limitations contained in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1990

Solar and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to remove the size limitations placed upon solar and geothermal facilities eligible for PURPA regulatory benefits. Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate proposed modifications to its regulations to implement this Act.