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Bill· HRH.R. 4923 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1984
Phantom Tax Reform and Least Cost Electric Energy Planning Act of 1984 - Title I: State Regulated Electric Utilities - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that a State regulatory authority may hold hearings with respect to the adoption of a least system cost plan (a plan for meeting the demand for electric energy services which is reliable and which meets or reduces the electric power demand of retail consumers at an estimated incremental system cost no greater than that of the least-cost similarly reliable and available alternative measures) for the electric utilities with respect to which the State regulatory authority has ratemaking authority. Authorizes a State regulatory authority which adopts a least system cost plan for an electric utility to approve or establish a rate schedule for such utility which provides for the ratemaking treatment of the investment tax credit and the depreciation expenses and accelerated cost recovery deductions in a manner which will further the purposes of the plan. Provides that such treatment shall apply in lieu of Federal income tax provisions regarding the treatment of such amounts for ratemaking purposes. Title II: Federally Regulated Electric Utilities - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct hearings with respect to the adoption and implementation of a least system cost plan for electric utilities which are subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Provides that if the Commission adopts such a plan for an electric utility, the Commission may, in approving or establishing a rate schedule for such utility, provide for such ratemaking treatment of the investment tax credit and of depreciation expenses and accelerated cost recovery deductions as will further the purposes of the plan and provide a current return to the ratepayers of the tax benefits attributable to such credit or deductions which exceeds the current return available under a specified adjustment to the methods for determining such credit and deductions. Provides that such treatment shall apply in lieu of Federal income tax provisions regarding the treatment of such amounts for ratemaking purposes. Title III: Investment Tax Credit and Depreciation - Makes technical amendments to the Internal Revenue Code in conformity with this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4927 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1984
Terminates, 180 days after enactment of this Act, the authority of the Secretary of Energy (formerly subject to congressional veto) to contract with any person who generates or holds title to high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for the acquisition and disposal of such waste or fuel, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress before such deadline.
Bill· SS. 2315 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1984
Repeals the program providing for residential energy conservation plans for public utilities and home heating suppliers and the energy conservation program for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
Bill· SS. 2287 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Petroleum Consumer Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to disburse to the States: (1) funds from accounts held in escrow as a result of alleged petroleum pricing and allocation violations, subtracting amounts necessary to pay all identifiable legitimate overcharge claims; and (2) in addition to such funds, all other amounts hereafter collected as a result of petroleum pricing and allocation violations which are attributable to injuries to unidentifiable parties and are not necessary to satisfy the claims of identifiable injured claimants. States that such disbursements shall be available for energy conservation programs. Directs the Comptroller General to review the use of such funds.
Bill· HRH.R. 4850 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1984 - Prohibits the transportation of any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from the site at which it is located or generated to any site other than a repository or test and evaluation facility. Exempts from such restrictions high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel that is to be transported by or under contract with the Department of Energy if the Secretary of Energy certifies: (1) compelling reasons of public health, safety, or national security require immediate removal of the waste or spent fuel to another site; (2) receipt of written approval of the appropriate official of each State through which, and the governing body of each Indian tribe through whose reservation, the waste or spent fuel is to be transported; and (3) adequate financial protection or indemnification to cover any public liability arising out of such transportation. Exempts from such restrictions waste or spent fuel to be transported by any person or governmental entity not under contract with the Department of Energy if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission certifies that such conditions are met.
Bill· HRH.R. 4855 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Methanol Energy Policy Act of 1984 - Title I: Methanol Demonstration Program for Federal Vehicles - Requires the Secretary of Energy to acquire at least 1,000 methanol-powered passenger automobiles during FY 1985 and conduct studies with respect to the performance and maintenance of such vehicles. Requires that methanol be offered for sale to the public for use in other vehicles through September 30, 1989. Authorizes the Secretary to provide Federal agencies with such methanol-powered vehicles at their request. Requires the agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in studies related to such vehicles. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Title II: Demonstration Program for Methanol- Powered Buses - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to permit State and local entities which are eligible for grants under any other provision of such Act to apply to the Secretary of Transportation for grants for the acquisition of methanol-powered buses. Requires grant recipients to participate in a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall conduct studies and tests with respect to the performance and maintenance of such buses. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for supplemental grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for the demonstration program. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Title III: Interagency Commission on Methanol - Establishes the Interagency Commission on Methanol to develop and coordinate implementation of a national methanol energy policy. Requires the Commission to: (1) perform various studies with respect to the production, use, and promotion of methanol as a fuel; (2) develop a plan for the commercialization of methanol; (3) develop a public-awareness program on methanol as a transportation fuel; (4) coordinate Federal efforts with respect to methanol research and commercialization; and (5) ensure communication between Federal agencies involved in methanol demonstration projects and establish an information clearinghouse for parties working with or interested in methanol and related projects. Requires the Chairman of the Commission to establish a private sector advisory panel to inform the Commission about methanol-related matters. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Commission. Terminates the Commission upon the submission of its last report. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 to carry out this title. Title IV: Pipeline Study - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on the transportation of methanol through the interstate liquid pipeline system in the United States. Title V: Allocation of Highway Revenues - Provides that for purposes of the minimum allocation of highway revenues to States, the amount of estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in any State shall be increased by the estimated amount of tax such users would have paid if there were no special tax rate or tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code for any liquid which is at least 85 percent methanol, ethanol, or other alcohol. Title VI: Tax Incentives for the Use of Methanol As A Fuel - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit of $1,000 for each passenger automobile purchased by the taxpayer the primary fuel for which is methanol, which is domestically manufactured, and the original use of which commences with the taxpayer. Imposes a tax of four and a half cents a gallon in the case of methanol or ethanol fuel: (1) sold by a person to an operator of a motor vehicle or motorboat as fuel; or (2) used by any person as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat unless there was already a taxable sale of such liquid. Permits a tax exemption for methanol produced from natural gas if such methanol is used for an off-highway business use.
Bill· HRH.R. 4860 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Indian Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1984 - Title I: Statement of Findings and Policy - Declares the findings and purposes of this Act. Title II: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Delineates the authority and duties of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement which shall be deemed to extend to Indian lands and tribes. Title III: Tribal Mining and Mineral Resources and Research Institutes - Makes Indian tribes eligible to participate as States in the Mining and Mineral Resources and Research Institutes program, on the condition that full Federal funding may be available for the establishment of tribal institutes which train members in disciplines related to the regulation of surface mining and reclamation operations. Requires the Advisory Committee on Mining and Mineral Research to include at least one representative of coal-owning Indian tribes. Title IV: Abandoned Mine Reclamation - Establishes in the Treasury the Tribal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. Outlines the procedure for collection and expenditure of funds used to implement the tribal reclamation program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, the regulations covering tribal reclamation plans. Title V: Control of the Environmental Impacts of Surface Coal Mining - Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register, within six months of enactment, the Federal regulatory procedure and performance standards for surface coal mining and reclamation operations. Presents criteria to be met by tribal programs seeking full or partial regulatory authority over surface coal-mining operations and reclamations. Imposes a Federal regulatory program for all aspects of the regulation of surface mining operations that have not been assumed by an approved tribal regulatory program. Requires the Secretary to continue Federal enforcement of the part of a tribal regulatory program that is not being enforced by a tribe. Sets forth procedures for issuance of mining permits under tribal and Federal regulatory programs. Directs the Secretary to implement a program to compensate tribes for the fair market value of coal that is precluded from being mined under specified law. Applies specified environmental protection performance standards to Indian lands. Requires tribal regulatory programs to incorporate enforcement procedures and penalties that are at least as stringent as Federal regulatory programs. Grants enforcement authority to approved tribal programs regulating surface coal mining and reclamation operations on Indian lands. Sets forth standards under which a tribe may designate Indian lands unsuitable for surface coal or noncoal mining operations. Provides for administrative and judicial review of tribal regulatory action. Title VI: Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets procedural guidelines for the leasing of Federal coal deposits located under land owned by non-Federal entities, including Indian tribes. Provides for energy resource fellowships to 200 American Indian students. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress regarding activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 4848 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Terminates the authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) of the President under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to make a finding that the exportation of oil is in the national interest (thereby permitting export), unless within 180 days of the enactment of this Act the exercise of that authority is approved by an enactment of Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 4819 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984
Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Ratemaking Act of 1984 - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish a sound methodology to be used by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to determine just and reasonable tariffs for the transportation of crude oil on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). Directs FERC, in determining just and reasonable rates for the interstate transportation of petroleum through TAPS, to apply a traditional depreciated original cost ratemaking methodology. Directs FERC to: (1) determine an original cost rate base for TAPS in accordance with the general regulatory scheme used by FERC as of January 1, 1983, to set just and reasonable rates for interstate natural gas pipelines; (2) provide for a rate of return, including an allowance for inflation, on the equity portion of the depreciated original cost rate base; (3) determine the other components of the permissible tariff rates for TAPS; (4) set the final tariff rates for TAPS no later than 180 days following the effective date of this Act; and (5) allow any owner of TAPS up to one year from the effective date of the final tariffs within which to refund any overcharges. Provides FERC with authority to conduct such further proceedings and to take such further action as is necessary to regulate rates charged by the owners of TAPS. Provides the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals with sole jurisdiction over all petitions for review of the final tariff rate established by FERC for the transportation of oil through TAPS.
Bill· SS. 2277 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984
Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from acquiring voting securities that would provide ownership or control of a domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from acquiring, owning, or controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Defines a "major energy concern" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States: (1) whose average net production of crude oil in the previous calendar year exceeded 500,000 barrels per day; or (2) who is under the control of one or more foreign persons. Authorizes the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any aggrieved person to bring an action in the appropriate U.S. district court to enjoin such prohibited acts. Provides that temporary or permanent injunctive relief shall be granted upon proper showing. Provides that this Act shall not apply to an acquisition if the parties show that the transaction: (1) is likely to result in a material increase in new energy exploration, extraction, production, or conversion that cannot be achieved otherwise; or (2) is necessary to prevent one or both of the parties from becoming bankrupt.
Bill· HRH.R. 4766 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984
Amends the Federal Power Act to provide that electric utility rate increases which exceed the electric utility rates for the previous calendar year by more than 20 percent shall not take effect for one year after such rate increases have been filed with and approved or adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Requires the Commission to study and report to Congress on: (1) the sufficiency of the statutory directive which permits the Commission to distinguish between conventional sources of electric power and newer sources in establishing electric power rates; and (2) the general standards which apply to the determination of electric power rates under electric power pooling arrangements.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 426 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1984
Authorizes expenditures by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the second session of the 98th Congress, including the procurement of consultant services.
Bill· HRH.R. 4742 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984
Permits the Secretary of the Interior to lease lands within the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas, for oil and gas exploration, even though such lands are incorporated into and a part of the city of Corpus Christi.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 321 (98th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1984
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, from March 1, 1984, through February 28, 1985, to: (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund; (2) employ personnel; (3) utilize, on a reimbursable basis, the services of department or agency personnel; (4) procure consultant services; and (5) provide for the training of its professional staff.
Bill· HRH.R. 4690 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1984
Nuclear Waste Management Fee Adjustment Procedures Act of 1984 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the adjustment, following approval of a construction authorization application for a first repository, of the fees assessed for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Bases such adjustments on construction costs occurring during the previous year. Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration of such annual fee adjustments.
Bill· SS. 2233 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1984
Amends the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the amount of funds which a State may set aside for low-cost residential weatherization or other energy-related home repair for low-income households.
Bill· SS. 2230 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1984
Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1984 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before July 1, 1984. Defines a "volume adjustment option" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before July 1, 1984, at an excessive price shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewing cost passthroughs. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Considers the purchase of any natural gas, by any natural gas pipeline company, which is not determined to be in the public interest, or which is the result of careless of imprudent business practices, to be fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of FERC reviewing cost passthroughs. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a "purchased gas adjustment clause" (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if the weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas by the pipeline is lower because of the volume adjustment option or because of other steps taken by the pipeline.
Bill· HRH.R. 4635 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1984
Coal Export Enhancement Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, a Federal Coal Export Commission which shall meet at least four times a year for consultation on activities leading to increased cooperation among entities involved in U.S. coal exports, with the goal of expanding the U.S. share of the international coal market. Requires the Commission to examine the potential for small- and medium- sized coal companies to enter the export coal trade through export trading companies. Requires the Commission to submit its report to the President and the Congress within two years of its first meeting. Terminates the Commission upon submission of its report.