Energy

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that amounts used for the loan guarantee to The Oil Shale Corporation (TOSCO) for the Colony Oil Shale project shall not be recommitted by the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation for any purpose.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a specified sum used for the loan guarantee to the Oil Shale Corporation shall not be recommitted by the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation for any purpose.

A joint resolution establish an expiration date for the waiver of laws granted for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and to bar Federal loans, loan guarantees, or other financial assistance for that system.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1982

Provides for the expiration, effective December 15, 1983, of the waiver of laws granted for the Alaska natural gas transportation system unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues, on or before such date, a final certificate of public convenience and necessity for the approved transportation system. Prohibits any Federal financial assistance for the transportation system after approval of this resolution.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a National Coal Export Policy is necessary to coordinate Federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1982

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

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate preemption of a State's authority to establish or enforce any energy efficiency standard or similar requirement if a Federal energy efficiency standard has not been established.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate provisions which: (1) permit petitions to the Secretary of Energy for prescription of rules which supersede State energy efficiency standards; and (2) provide for supersedure of State energy efficiency standards prescribed after January 1, 1978.

Arthur J. Dellinger, Sr., of California, to be Deputy Inpector General of the Department of Energy, vice Thomas S. Williamson, Jr., resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 26 April 1982

A joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of Energy, the Governor of the State of Washington, and the President to take certain actions respecting the location, construction and operation of that portion of the Northern Tier Pipeline which is within the State of Washington, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1982

Directs the Governor of Washington State to begin negotiations with the Northern Tier Pipeline Company concerning permits for the Northern Tier Pipeline. Sets forth a time frame for settling issues concerning such permits. Requires any issues that are unresolved after a specified time to be referred to the Secretary of Energy for arbitration. Authorizes the President, upon notification by the Secretary that an issue remains unresolved, to issue an Executive order approving the location, construction, and operation of the Northern Tier Pipeline.

A bill to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1982

Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

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

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1982

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

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to federal funding for fossil fuel programs.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that continued, adequate funding should be provided for the necessary research, development, and demonstration of new fossil fuel technologies.

A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to collect fees and charges for services, benefits, privileges and authorizations granted in administering its regulatory programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1982

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to collect fees and use the money collected for operating expenses. Requires natural gas companies which have certificates of public convenience and necessity to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the costs of the administration of the Natural Gas Act. Requires public utilities to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the costs of the administration of parts II (Regulation of Electric Utility Companies Engaged in Interstate Commerce) and III (Licensees and Public Utilities; Procedural and Administrative Provisions) of the Federal Power Act (except for regulations for cogeneration and small power production). Requires common carriers subject to regulation by the Commission to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the Federal costs of administering the regulation of oil pipelines. Authorizes the Commission to assess fees for services and privileges rendered under its regulatory programs. Permits the Commission to waive all or part of an annual charge assessed under this Act.

Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until July 1, 1983; (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

A bill to amend section 3 of Public Law 92-592.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1982

Grants to the city of New York all rights to the methane gas and associated byproducts resulting from solid waste decomposition within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site. Requires: (1) 12 percent of all revenues received from such development to be paid to the United States; and (2) the United States to credit such payments to the National Park Service for the improvement of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1982

Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1982 - Amends Federal law to permit any individual who has or has had cancer related to any of the open air atomic bomb tests conducted at the Nevada test site between January 1, 1951, and July 31, 1962, to institute a civil action against the United States. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) publish a list of radiation related cancers; (2) publish tables estimating the probability of different doses of radiation causing cancer; and (3) publish the formulas that determined the probability of causation. Directs the Secretary of Energy to publish charts giving the average environmental exposure levels to radioactive fallout resulting from open air atomic bomb tests in Nevada between January 1, 1951, and July 31, 1962. Entitles any party to an action to discovery of the above information, except for specified classified information. Sets forth tables specifying the award of damages based upon the probability of causation. Requires an individual to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that he or she received the dose claimed to have been received. Makes any action available under this Act the exclusive remedy available for radiation related cancer caused by the Nevada tests. Requires actions to be filed within two years of enactment of this Act or a diagnosis of radiation related cancer, whichever is later. Exempts any award under this Act from taxation. Limits attornery fees. Provides that an award of damages under this Act shall not be considered compensation for purposes of making a person liable for repayment to an insurance company.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all possible actions to collect the amount of any overcharges resulting from Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, and to enforce the orders, rules, and regulations relating thereto.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all possible actions to: (1) collect any overcharge resulting from a pricing violation under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; and (2) enforce orders under the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the need to continue Federal funding for energy conservation and renewable energy resources.

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the aggregate amount of appropriations for conservation and renewable energy for FY 1983 should not be less than the amount appropriated for FY 1982.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5789) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program.

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5789 (International energy program extension).

Richard L. Wagner, Jr., of California, to be Chairman of the Military Liaison Committee to the Department of Energy, vice James Paul Wade, Jr., resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 29 March 1982

A bill to amend section 205 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824d) relating to inclusion of construction work in progress in the wholesale rate base of public utilities.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1982

Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve, upon application by a public utility and after examination of the propriety of the costs involved, the inclusion in the wholesale rate base of construction work in progress (defined as the interest portion of the debt incurred in constructing a facility used to generate or transmit electric energy) with respect to: (1) construction of pollution control facilities; or (2) conversion of oil or gas-fired facilities. Provides that public utility charges based upon costs associated with other construction work in progress shall be considered unreasonable.

Energy Equity Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1982

Energy Equity Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Security Act to require the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation, prior to awarding financial assistance for a synthetic fuel project pursuant to such Act, to collect a fee equal to 20 percent of such financial assistance. Provides for the deposit of such fee in the Energy Equity Account for use solely for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and for housing assistance. Restricts the use of appropriations authorized under such Act to awards and commitments for financial assistance made on or before September 30, 1982. Provides that 50 percent of all other amounts appropriated under such Act and unobligated at the end of FY 1982 shall be deposited as miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Requires that the remaining 50 percent of such amounts be deposited in the Energy Equity Account and used solely for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and for housing assistance. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish in the Treasury the Energy Equity Account which shall consist of: (1) the fees collected by the Corporation pursuant to this Act; and (2) the appropriations unobligated by the Corporation at the end of FY 1982. Makes two-thirds of the receipts of the Account available for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and one-third of such receipts available to encourage the production and sales of housing. Provides that unobligated appropriations may be used for such assistance only in the form of loans or loan guarantees. Amends the Energy Security Act to terminate the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation on September 30, 1984. (Currently, the Corporation shall terminate on September 30, 1997.) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations after the enactment of this Act. Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to require States applying for home energy grants to agree to consider and use a system under which low-income households receive vouchers for home energy.

Nuclear Powerplant Decontamination Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1982

Nuclear Powerplant Decontamination Act of 1982 - Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to terminate or suspend operating licenses in effect for any nuclear powerplant and prohibits the issuance of operating licenses to license applicants unless: (1) for the period beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act and ending December 31, 1984, the licensee or license applicant has the maximum amount of onsite property damage insurance covering the nuclear powerplant which the NRC determines to be commercially available; and (2) beginning on January 1, 1985, the licensee or license applicant has an aggregate amount of onsite property damage insurance of not less than $1,500,000,000 covering the nuclear powerplant. Requires the NRC to review periodically the adequacy of the insurance required under this Act. Requires that there be collected from January 1, 1983, through December 31, 1988, an annual assessment from all licensees which shall be placed in a trust fund to be used for funding the decontamination of the Three Mile Island Unit 2 nuclear powerplant. Requires the NRC to terminate or suspend the operating or construction license of any licensee which fails to pay such assessment.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate certain provisions for the decontrol of natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal provisions providing for the decontrol of natural gas prices.

A resolution to restore balance in the Federal energy budget.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1982

States that the Federal Government should restore balance to the Department of Energy's FY 1983 budget by maintaining funding for energy conservation, renewable energy, and weatherization programs and by distributing information on conservation and renewable energy.

Energy Information Administration Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1982

Energy Information Administration Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to authorize the Director of the Office of Energy Information and Analysis to provide the head of a Federal agency from which energy information is sought with a binding assurance that such information will not be disclosed to other Department of Energy offices. Permits an agency head to determine when a binding assurance of nondisclosure must be provided. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide that the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration is not required to disclose to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission any energy information obtained under a binding assurance of nondisclosure or gathered for statistical purposes. Makes data to be gathered for statistical purposes available to another Department of Energy office or to another Federal agency only upon receipt of a written request with a demonstration of need and with reasonable and binding assurances by the office or agency that the information will be used solely for statistical purposes. Permits an agency head to disclose in any proceeding confidential energy information gained under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 if: (1) such agency is a party to the proceeding; (2) disclosure is essential to the agency's effective participation in the proceeding; and (3) the agency head seeks an order protecting against disclosure of such information beyond that necessary to the agency's participation in the proceeding. Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to remove the requirements that the Federal Energy Administrator promulgate rules requiring reports of energy information by persons engaged in the production, processing, refining, transportation by pipeline, or distribution of energy sources. Repeals the quarterly reporting requirements imposed on the Federal Energy Administrator with respect to energy imports, domestic energy reserves and production, refinery activities, and energy inventories. Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to require that persons engaged in crude oil or natural gas production keep and submit reports on energy information. (Currently the Administrator is directed to require such reports.) Repeals the requirement under the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 that the Federal Energy Administrator maintain a file on U.S. exports of coal and refined petroleum products. Repeals requirements imposed upon the Energy Information Administration under the Department of Energy Organization Act for financial reports from major energy-producing companies and for annual reports to the Department of Energy. Repeals coal reserve disclosure requirements imposed on persons or governmental entities holding such reserves under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Repeals the middle distillate monitoring program under the Emergency Conservation Act of 1979.

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 for the conservation, exploration, development, production, sale, and use of the naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1982

Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1983 for conservation, exploration, development, production, sale, and use of the naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves.

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1982

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

Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1982

Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act - Title I: Removal of Artificial Impediments on Natural Gas Usage - Repeals the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Terminates the incremental pricing requirements of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (the Act). Repeals provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 relating to retail policies for natural gas utilities. Title II: Incentives for Increased Natural Gas Production - Provides for the decontrol of all first sales of natural gas, effective January 1, 1985. Sets forth ceiling price levels affecting specified sales prior to the 1985 decontrol. Repeals standby price control authority. Provides that effective January 1, 1985, provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of gas committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act. Provides that prior to January 1, 1985, those same provisions of the Act shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated to interstate commerce as of the day before enactment and which is: (1) high cost natural gas; (2) new natural gas; (3) natural gas produced from any new onshore production well; or (4) natural gas produced from wells drilled on or before January 1, 1982. Redefines sale to mean any sale, exchange, or other transfer for value (with respect to natural gas owned and produced by any pipeline, includes the intracorporate transfer of such natural gas to the transmission or distribution division of the pipeline). Includes in the definition of first sale any sale of any volume of natural gas to the the transmission or distribution division of a pipeline in the case of natural gas owned and produced by that pipeline. Title III: Removal of Artificial Impediments to Natural Gas Sales - Provides that, prior to January 1, 1985, those provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act and which is natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf, if such sale is to an intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user within any State. Exempts natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf that is transported on behalf of any intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user located within an affected State, from the provisions of the Act relating to the sale of gas, except that any pipeline may not charge more than a just and reasonable rate. Requires rates on sales of synthetic fuels charged by interstate pipelines to be just and reasonable. Provides that for purposes of provisions of the Act concerning the sale of natural gas the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not apply to any sale, or resale, of natural gas and such gas shall not be deemed to be in interstate commerce if the gas sold was transported in interstate commerce by an interstate pipeline pursuant to an emergency presidential order. Prohibits the Commission from specifying the minimum duration of any contract for the purchase of natural gas. Prohibits the Commission, in the case of any person who would have been entitled to receive natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce but for the deregulation provisions of this Act, from requiring that such gas be offered for sale to such person, either directly or through the granting of any right of first refusal of an offer made to any other person. Grants the President emergency authority over any pipeline. Provides special pricing provisions between January 1, 1985, and January 1, 1988, for: (1) contracts in effect before enactment and which had not been renegotiated; and (2) certain high-cost gas contracts not renegotiated after December 31, 1984.

A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1982

Grants to the city of New York all rights to the methane gas and associated byproducts resulting from solid waste decomposition within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site. Requires: (1) 12 percent of all revenues received from such development to be paid to the United States; and (2) the United States to credit such payments to the National Park Service for the improvement of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1982

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation to make loans, loan and price guarantees, and purchase agreements and to enter into joint ventures for district heating or cooling projects. Authorizes the Corporation to make price support loans for municipal waste energy projects which produce and sell biomass energy. Requires the Corporation to solicit proposals and provide financial assistance for district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects. Requires that the synthetic fuel production strategy established by the Corporation address the types of district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects the Corporation intends to assist. Makes a minimum of 25 percent of the amount of financial assistance available for obligation during any fiscal year by the Corporation available for such projects. Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to assure that the Corporation is organized to evaluate, process, and review proposed and funded district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects.

A bill to establish an Inspector General in the Tennessee Valley Authority.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1982

Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to establish the offices of Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Directs the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the Inspector General and the Deputy for seven-year terms. Sets forth the Inspector General's duties and responsibilities. Directs the Inspector General to report to the Attorney General whenever he has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of Federal criminal law. Directs the Inspector General to report annually to the TVA board of directors. Requires Federal agency heads to furnish requested information to the Inspector General insofar as is practicable and not in contravention of existing restrictions.

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

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1982

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until July 1, 1983: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the acceleration of wellhead natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should take no action to accelerate the decontrol of wellhead natural gas prices.

A bill to amend section 205 of the Federal Power Act to limit the recovery by public utilities of certain costs of construction work in progress through rate increases.

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1982

Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve public utility rate increases for electric energy based on costs of proposed or ongoing construction in regard to: (1) pollution control facilities; or (2) conversion of oil or gas-fired facilities to use of other fuels. Directs the Commission to order rate increases to cover construction costs for facilities other than those above only after an evidentiary proceeding. Sets forth requirements concerning such proceedings.

A bill to modify the royalty rates applicable to onshore and offshore oil and gas leases.

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1982

Requires the minimum royalty rates, for both offshore and onshore oil and gas leases, to be 16 2/3 percent of the amount or value of the production saved, removed, or sold, unless there is an alternative minimum rate in effect. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish the alternative rate; and (2) report to Congress.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that expenditures for woodburning stoves shall be eligible for the residential energy credit for energy conservation expenditures.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the installation of a woodburning stove.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should take no action to accelerate the decontrol of wellhead natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should take no action to accelerate the decontrol of wellhead natural gas prices.

A bill to repeal the joint resolution (Public Law 97-93) providing for waivers of law for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1982

Repeals the joint resolution approving the President's recommendation for a waiver of law pursuant to the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide energy tax credits for equipment used aboard or installed on fishing vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the energy investment tax credit for equipment used aboard or installed on fishing vessels which reduces fuel consumption.

A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1982

Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow the Tennessee Valley Authority to supply electric power to Crittenden County, Arkansas.

A bill to amend the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1982

Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to make expenditures from the Administration fund to reimburse local governments for revenues lost by such governments due to the construction or acquisition of the Pacific Northwest Federal Transmission System. Prohibits the Administrator from constructing a generating or transmission facility unless the location of such facility has been approved by the appropriate State agency.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit take-or-pay clauses or similar minimum purchase requirements under natural gas supply contracts.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare unenforceable any take-or-pay clause of any contract which is entered into on or after enactment of this Act and which is applicable to any first or subsequent sale of natural gas. Defines "take-or-pay clause" to mean any contract provision which requires payment for the minimum quantity of natural gas contracted for under the contract in the event the purchaser fails to take delivery.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit indefinite price escalator clauses in natural gas supply contracts.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare unenforceable any indefinite price escalator clause of any contract which is entered into on or after enactment of this Act and which is applicable to any first or subsequent sale of natural gas. Permits a purchaser to have any indefinite price escalator clause voided in the case of any such clause in any contract entered into before enactment which is applicable to any first or subsequent sale.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the amount of the credit for residential energy conservation expenditures.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the amount of the income tax credit for residential energy conservation expenditures to 40 percent of the expenditures not in excess of $3,000.

Residential Energy Credit Expansion Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1982

Residential Energy Credit Expansion Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the income tax credit for residential energy conservation expenditures to residences constructed up until the date of enactment of this Act. (Present law limits the credit to residences constructed prior to April 20, 1977.)

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the acceleration of wellhead natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should take no action to accelerate the decontrol of wellhead natural gas prices.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be no new tax on imported crude oil or refined petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that no new tax should be imposed on imported crude oil or refined petroleum products.

A bill to amend the Act of August 20, 1937, authorizing the Bonneville power project, Washington, to limit the authority of the administrator of that project to participate in any litigation concerning financing the cost of acquisition or construction of any project for provision of electrical power in the State of Washington.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1982

Prohibits the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, the Secretary of Energy, and the Attorney General from participating in any litigation involving the validity of any Washington State law pertaining to financing the acquisition or construction costs of an electrical power plant in such State.

A bill to amend the Energy Security Act to consolidate in the Department of Agriculture authority to provide financial assistance for energy projects which use wood and wood wastes and residues as feedstocks, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1982

Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance for biomass energy projects which use wood or wood wastes and residues as feedstock.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow lessors the residential energy credit.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make lessors of real property eligible for the residential energy credit.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow certain heat pumps to be treated as renewable energy source property for purposes of the residential energy credit.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow expenditures for certain heat pumps to qualify for the residential energy income tax credit.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide specific criteria for the allowance of the residential energy credit for passive solar energy systems.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide special rules for passive solar energy property for purposes of the residential energy income tax credit.