Energy

Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1985

Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1985 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the changeover dates of standard time in each time zone from the last Sunday of April to the first Sunday of March. Authorizes States to exercise certain exemptions granted under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make adjustments with respect to: (1) hours of operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations; and (2) variances regarding operating power.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the energy percentage of the investment tax credit for qualified intercity buses through December 31, 1990.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy percentage of the investment tax credit for qualified intercity buses from December 31, 1985, to December 31, 1990.

Uranium Revitalization and Tailings Reclamation Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1985

Uranium Mill Tailings Reclamation Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to perform specified remedial actions and long-term maintenance and monitoring at active thorium and uranium processing sites. Authorizes the Secretary to designate either the State in which such sites are located, or the owners or licensees of such sites, to perform the remedial actions, monitoring, and maintenance. Sets applicable standards for such remedial action. Requires the consent of the owner of any such site before remedial actions may commence, unless the Secretary determines that a permanent cessation of operations leading to the production of byproduct material has occurred. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a contract for remedial action with the owner or licensee of an active site. Requires any license pertaining to byproduct material (and any ownership of such byproduct material) to be transferred to the Secretary when remedial actions begin. Provides that the costs for remedial action and long-term maintenance and monitoring performed by the Secretary shall be paid from the Uranium Mill Tailings Fund established by this Act. Authorizes owners or licensees of an active site initially licensed after the effective date of this Act to perform remedial actions. Prescribes guidelines under which the Secretary shall reimburse the licensee (or property owner of record) the costs of remedial action performed at sites active on January 1, 1978. Grants the Secretary contract authority to undertake remedial action for uranium and thorium mills initially licensed after the effective date of this Act. Requires each contracting owner or licensee to reimburse the Tailings Fund for all reasonable costs associated with the remedial actions performed by the Secretary. Requires contracts entered into after the effective date of this Act for the purchase or sale or uranium or thorium to include remedial action funding provisions for costs attributable to uranium and thorium processing activities. Establishes the Uranium Mill Tailings Fund (the Fund) in the Treasury to be used by the Secretary of Energy for expenditures in connection with remedial actions and long-term maintenance and monitoring of uranium and thorium processing activities. Prescribes guidelines for the administration of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury. Requires: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to the Congress on the Fund's financial condition; and (2) the Secretary of Energy to submit the budget of the Fund to the Office of Managment and Budget annually along with the budget of the Department of Energy. Apportions responsibility for remedial action costs associated with uranium and thorium processing activities undertaken by the Secretary before the effective date of this Act among: (1) the owners or licensees of relevant active sites; (2) the Federal Government; and (3) persons using source material or special nuclear material for a civilian nuclear power reactor to generate electrical energy. Prescribes a cost-calculation formula. Requires the Federal Government to pay into the Fund 30 percent of remedial action costs associated with the extraction of uranium and thorium for use primarily in U.S. defense programs. Sets forth a fee schedule for persons using source or special nuclear material for a civilian nuclear power reactor to generate electricity. Directs the Secretary to propose to the Congress adjustments of the fee schedule if the Secretary determines that such adjustment is necessary to recover Federal costs incurred for active site remedial actions. Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) from issuing or renewing a license to any person to use a utilization or production facility (or to use special nuclear material at such facility) unless such person has agreed with the Secretary on the apportionment of remedial action costs. Authorizes the Commission to condition issuance of such license upon an applicant's agreement with the Secretary for the disposal of byproduct material. Limits the financial obligation of active site owners and of persons using source material (or special nuclear material for a civilian nuclear power reactor to generate electricity) to the fee apportionment formula promulgated under this Act. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to make technical and conforming changes. Authorizes appropriations.

Electric Utility Transmission Reform Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1985

Electric Utility Transmission Reform Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to direct by order an electric utility to provide transmission services for an applicant electric utility or to increase the transmission capacity of any bulk power transmission facility which it owns or operates whenever the Commission, upon its own motion or upon application by a State commission or any electric utility, determines after public notice, notice to the State commission and electric utilities affected, and a hearing that such action is needed to conserve energy, promote the efficient use of facilities and resources, increase competition in the bulk power supply market, or protect the public interest. Provides that the Commission shall have no authority under this Act to: (1) compel the enlargement of generating facilities; (2) take any action which would significantly reduce the utility's ability to provide adequate service to its customers; or (3) order the transmission of electric energy to an ultimate customer. Provides that an electric utility which has been ordered by the Commission to increase its transmission capacity shall be reimbursed by the recipient utility services for all capital and operating costs related to such increase. Repeals the Commission's authority to prescribe in a final order requiring interconnection or wheeling any terms and conditions regarding transmission services if the parties cannot agree to such services within the time set by the Commission.

Emergency Preparedness Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1985

Emergency Preparedness Act of 1985 - Title I: Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to conduct a test sale of at least one million but not more than five million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve petroleum products. Requires such test sale to comply with the Strategic Petroleum Distribution Plan. Requires the sales prices of all petroleum products sold during any test sale to be at a minimum of: (1) a price not less than that which the Secretary determines appropriate under the test sale circumstances; or (2) not less than 80 percent of the price estimated by the Secretary for comparable petroleum products being sold in the same areas at the same time. Reduces the minimum required fill rate for any fiscal year in which a test sale is conducted by the amount for any oil withdrawn under the test sale from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Increases the minimum fill rate for the next fiscal year by the same amount. Authorizes the curtailment or suspension of new petroleum products purchase contracts and of the injection of petroleum products into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if the President finds that a severe energy supply interruption appears imminent and that, as a result, the world price of crude oil has egun to increase. Authorizes the Secretary to sell petroleum products produced for storage but not injected into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when the President declares that a severe energy supply interruption is in effect. Authorizes the President to establish by rule programs which provide in advance of an oil supply disruption for the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Permits only the sale of such volumes of Strategic Reproleum Reserve oil as the President determines is consistent with national security interest and international obligations. Prohibits the sale of more than 30 percent of the total oil volume in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at the time of sale. Title II: Emergency Financial Response - Directs the President to provide emergency financial assistance in the form of standby block grants to State Governors in case of a petroleum disruption. Sets forth guidelines for study assistance. Requires the President to transmit any determination to implement the standby block grant program to the Congress, along with a request for an emergency supplemental appropraition. Directs the President to recommend to the Congress within 90 days of enactment of this Act any legislative changes which would provide for: (1) direct Federal assistance to complement the standby block grant plan established by this Act; and (2) changes in existing Federal direct assistance programs. Authorizes appropriations.

Energy Policy and Conservation Amendments Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1985

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from June 30, 1985, to June 30, 1989, the authority granted under the Act regarding: (1) domestic energy supply availability and standby energy authorities; (2) international energy program agreements and the availability of antitrust immunity to participating companies.

Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1985

Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal prohibitions against the use of natural gas and petroleum as a primary energy source by new electric powerplants. Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal the passthrough of natural gas acquisition costs which are incurred by interstate pipelines (incremental pricing).

Joseph F. Salgado, of California, to be Under Secretary of Energy, vice William Patrick Collins, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 18 April 1985

A bill to validate contractual relationships between the United States and various non-federal entities.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1985

Amends the Federal Power Act to provide that, with regard to annual charges payable by licensees for benefits from Federal claims and other structures, such charges will not be assessed where Federal contracts entered into heretofore with a licensee: (1) authorize such licensee to build and own powerplants using Federally constructed irrigation facilities; and (2) provide that revenues from such licensee's powerplants (and the disposition of power therefrom) remain the property of such licensee.

Federal Domestic Uranium Purchases Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1985

Federal Domestic Uranium Purchases Act - Prohibits any Federal agency from purchasing uranium that is mined or processed: (1) outside the United States; or (2) by a business within the United States which is either owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Exempts from this proscription uranium purchases from the National Defense Stockpile. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to contractual prices established by the Department of Energy for the production or enrichment of special nuclear material to repeal the requirement that such prices be established on the basis of recovery of the Government's costs over a reasonable period of time.

A bill entitled: "The Energy Tax Reform Act of 1985".

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the option to expense intangible drilling and development costs in the case of oil, gas, and geothermal wells. Repeals the percentage depletion allowance for such wells. Repeals provisions of the windfall profit tax which: (1) exempt royalty oil for 1982 and thereafter; (2) reduce the tax imposed on newly discovered oil; and (3) exempt independent producer stripper well oil.

Nuclear Waste Fund Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1985

Nuclear Waste Fund Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for the following activities: (1) a first repository development; (2) a second repository development; (3) monitored retrievable storage; (4) transportation and systems integration; (5) transfers to the general fund of the Treasury to offset certain appropriations made to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission); and (6) program management. Prohibits such authorizations from being used for expenditures relating to: (1) research and development activities regarding disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; (2) implementation of a certain monitored retrievable storage proposals until the Congress specifically authorizes the construction of a monitored retrievable storage facility; or (3) development of surface facilities for packaging, treatment, or storage of spent nuclear fuel other than at the site of a repository or civilian nuclear power reactor. Directs the Secretary of Energy to transfer from the Nuclear Waste Fund to the Treasury general fund the amounts appropriated to the Commission and certified by such Commission for expenditure in FY 1986 and 1987. Prescribes guidelines under which the Secretary of Energy shall issue revised standards regarding fee payments for electricity generated by civilian nuclear power reactors and sold before April 7, 1983. Directs the Secretary to amend certain contracts to ensure compliance with such revised standards. Directs the Secretary to evaluate a range of possible schedules for high-level radioactive waste acceptance and for repository disposal of spent nuclear fuel. Prescribes assessment guidelines for such evaluation. Prohibits the Secretary from obligating amounts from the Nuclear Waste Fund to incorporate nuclear waste acceptance schedules in high-level radioactive waste disposal contracts until: (1) the submission of a comprehensive report of such evaluation has been submitted to the Congress; and (2) a 90-day period of continuous congressional session has expired following the submission of such report.

Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1985

Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for Department of Energy civilian research and development programs relating to: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) the Geothermal Resources Development Fund; (4) fossil energy research and development; (5) energy conservation; and (6) defense nuclear energy programs. Authorizes appropriations for construction, acquisition, and modification of facilities including land acquisition and acquisition and fabrication of capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) fossil energy and development; (4) energy conservation; and (5) defense nuclear energy programs. Title II: Conservation, Regulation, and Information - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for the following appropriations accounts: (1) energy conservation; (2) economic regulation; (3) emergency preparedness; (4) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (5) Energy Information Administration. Title III: Power Marketing Administration - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for the following operations and maintenance accounts: (1) Southeastern Power Administration; (2) Southwestern Power Administration; and (3) Western Area Power Administration. Title IV: Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for: (1) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (2) departmental administration; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (4) energy supply research and development; and (5) energy conservation. Authorizes appropriations for construction, acquisition, or modification of facilities, including land acquisition, and for acquisition and fabrication of capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (2) departmental administration; and (3) energy supply research and development. Title V: Fiscal Year 1987 Authorization - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to implement civilian energy programs. Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions - Repeals certain requirements under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 relating to the Department of Energy Budget for FY 1983 and 1984. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide substitutes for certain ethnic descriptions.

A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for FY 1986 and 1987. Prescribes allocation guidelines for such sums. Prohibits the Commission from using more than one percent of such amounts for grants and cooperative agreements with universities under specified law. Authorizes the Commission to reallocate appropriated sums for specified purposes. Limits such reallocation to increases or decreases of not more than $500,000 unless 30 days pass after certain congressional committees receive notice of such reallocation by the Commission regarding the facts and circumstances for the proposed reallocation. Authorizes the Commission to use appropriated funds for salaries and expenses associated with the cooperative nuclear research program and the material access authorization program.

A bill to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, to clarify notification requirements for noncompliance, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to authorize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue regulations requiring firms subject to defect disclosure requirements to implement procedures to identify, evaluate, and report defects in a nuclear facility or activity. Makes such firms directly responsible for failure to notify the the Commission, regardless of intent or degree of negligence. Subjects to a civil penalty any individual who knowingly and consciously fails to provide such notice.

A bill to provide applicants for, or holders of, a productions facility license or a utilization facility license with access to certain federal criminal history records.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require that applicants for or holders of a production facility license or a utilization facility license implement a fingerprinting program for individuals who are allowed unescorted access to designated areas of such facilities. Requires such fingerprints to be submitted to the Attorney General of the United States. States that such license holders or applicants may receive from the Attorney General the results of the fingerprint investigation except for arrest data more than one year old and not accompanied by dispositions. Authorizes the Commission to prescribe by regulation the conditions under which the information received from the Attorney General may be used, and to limit the redissemination of such information.

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to eliminate duplicative Federal Register notices relating to the Commission's Agreement State program.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to repeal the requirement that a proposed agreement between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and an agreement State (under which the State relinquishes its regulation of certain nuclear materials) must be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in the Federal Register before the Commission may sign it.

A bill to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate certain requirements of reporting by the Secretary of the Interior to the Congress concerning shut-in and flaring wells in the leasing and production program in the Outer Continental Shelf. Eliminates the requirement that the Secretary continue investigating the availability of oil and gas reserves in the Outer Continental Shelf.

Renewable Energy and Conservation Transition Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Renewable Energy and Conservation Transition Act of 1985 - Title I: Extension of Business Energy Credits - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy investment tax credit for solar energy property from 1985 to 1990. Sets the amount of such credit during such period at 15 percent for low temperature solar property and 25 percent for all other solar property. Extends the energy investment tax credit for wind property from 1985 to 1988. Sets the amount of such credit at: (1) ten percent during 1986 and 1987; and (2) five percent during 1988. Extends the energy investment tax credit for geothermal property and biomass property from 1985 to 1988. Extends the energy investment tax credit for ocean thermal property from 1985 to 1990. Revises the definition of "solar property" for purposes of such tax credit. Sets forth special rules for geothermal equipment to qualify for such credit. Title II: Affirmative Commitment Rule to Extend the Business Credit for Certain Long-Term Projects - Extends the time period during which an affirmative commitment must be made in order for long-term energy projects to be eligible for the energy investment tax credit. Allows such extension: (1) from 1990 to 1993 for solar energy property; (2) from 1988 to 1990 for geothermal energy property; and (3) from 1985 to 1990 for hydroelectric generating property. Title III: Extension of Residential Energy Credits - Extends the residential energy income tax credit for solar renewable energy property from 1985 to 1990. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Provides that solar hot water systems and active space heating systems must meet certain additional standards in order to qualify for such credit. Extends the residential energy income tax credit for wind renewable energy property from 1985 to 1988. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Extends the residential energy income tax credit for geothermal renewable energy property from 1985 to 1988. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Revises the definition of geothermal deposits for purposes of such credit. Revises the definition of energy conservation expenditures for purposes of the residential energy income tax credit to limit the amounts taken into account to $700. Limits the energy conservation income tax credit to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of less than $30,000. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.

Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1985

Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1985 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise provisions relating to the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to lease oil and gas lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the highest responsible qualified bidder, by competitive bidding, any lands subject to disposition under the Act which may contain oil or gas deposits. Provides that a lease shall: (1) be for an initial period of five years and as long thereafter as gas or oil is produced from the leased area in compliance with the diligence standards; (2) entitle the lessee to explore, develop, and produce oil and gas, conditioned upon compliance with diligence standards; and (3) be conditioned upon an annual rental payment of at least $2.00 per acre. Requires a minimum royalty of $4.00 per acre in lieu of rental at the expiration of each lease year. Requires any lessee conducting exploration, development, or production of oil or gas to provide the Secretary access to all data and information obtained from such activity which the Secretary may request.

Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1985

Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Federal Power Act to provide that if the United States does not exercise its right to take over a hydroelectric project upon expiration of its license, then the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is directed to issue a new license to the applicant whose plans FERC determines are best adapted to serve the public interest. Prescribes guidelines for FERC to make such determination. Directs FERC to give preference to the existing licensee if its application and those of competing applicants equally meet FERC guidelines. Directs FERC to issue an annual license to an existing licensee under the terms of the existing license if the United States does not exercise the right to take over a project or issue a new license for such project. Amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to make the cogeneration and small power production provisions of such Act inapplicable to a hydroelectric generation facility if such facility impounds or diverts water of a natural watercourse other than by means of an existing dam or diversion.

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1985

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1985 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to require pipelines, distribution companies, and gathering systems to transport natural gas on a non-discriminatory basis, according to available capacity and publicly filed tariffs. Exempts from this Act natural gas transporters under jurisdiction of a State commission which has certified to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that: (1) its regulations are comparable to those of FERC; or (2) that such natural gas transporters are indeed providing non-discriminatory gas transportation service. Directs FERC to require each pipeline to file semi-annual reports regarding its transportation capacities. Grants FERC authority to require a pipeline or distribution company to comply with gas transportation requests if the Commission has determined that available capacity for such transportation exists, or to desist from transportation if capacity is lacking. Directs FERC to: (1) establish a methodology to determine pipeline capacity to transport the natural gas requested; and (2) prescribe regulations to allocate pipeline capacity when such pipeline is insufficient to satisfy all transportation obligations. States that such allocation regulations shall be based upon certain priorities applicable under the Natural Gas Act and this Act for curtailed deliveries. Establishes guidelines under which the Commission shall employ methodologies for cost allocation and rate design. Requires FERC's non-discriminatory transportation guidelines to encourage gas buyers' cooperatives. Permits pipelines or local distribution companies that voluntarily agree to transport natural gas to charge a nondiscriminatory incentive allowance. Prescribes guidelines under which FERC is directed to initiate rulemaking procedures to establish a new interstate pipeline rate design which will encourage voluntary transportation of natural gas. Retains State regulatory authority over natural gas purchase costs and purchasing practices of utilities. Prohibits any State agency from establishing presumptions regarding the prudence of natural gas purchase prices paid by a local distribution company. Requires FERC to gather and monitor data regarding natural gas transportation, and to submit to the Congress within a specified time an evaluation and an analysis of whether it would be in the public interest to require interstate pipelines to operate as common carriers.

Nuclear Powerplant Licensing and Standardization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1985

Nuclear Powerplant Licensing and Standardization Act of 1985 - Title I: Siting and Licensing - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that construction licenses for the construction or modification of production or utilization facilities for nuclear material be initially granted after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has provided an opportunity for a public hearing and if the permit application is otherwise acceptable. Requires the NRC to issue an operating license to an applicant upon completion of the construction or modification (after the application has been updated, if appropriate) and upon a finding that the facility authorized will operate according to the application and NRC regulations. Directs the NRC to issue a combined construction permit and operating license for a thermal neutron power generation facility after an opportunity for a hearing has been provided. Requires the NRC, prior to the start of operation of such facility, to publish notice of intended operation and to provide a 30-day period during which a written objection to such operation may be filed, accompanied by a request for a hearing. Sets forth conditions under which such hearing may be held. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue made in a permit or license proceeding unless it determines, based on significant new information, that a modification is required to protect and enhance the public safety or common defense and security. Authorizes the NRC to issue, for a ten-year term, a site permit for approval of a site for one or more production or utilization facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Permits a renewal of a site permit upon application by the holder. Directs the NRC to establish procedures permitting the approval of standardized facility designs for thermal neutron power generation facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Provides that no application filing or issuance fees shall be required for a design approval or an amendment or renewal of a design approval. Requires the NRC to issue a design approval if it is not inimical to the common defense and security or to the public health and safety. Allows a renewal of an approval upon application by the holder. Requires the NRC to approve amendments to a design approval if they comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Permits the inclusion of a request for a variance from one or more elements of a design approval in any application for a construction permit, an operating license, or a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires the NRC to grant such a variance if it complies with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms, "thermal neutron power generation facility" and "standardized design" for purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Requires the NRC to establish procedures and criteria to implement this Act. Title III: Conforming Amendments - Sets forth conforming amendments. Title IV: Effective Date - Makes this Act effective upon the date of enactment.

Theodore J. Garrish, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Congressional, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs), vice Robert C. Odle, Jr., resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 28 March 1985

J. Michael Farrell, of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy, vice Theodore J. Garrish.

United States · United States Senate · 28 March 1985

A bill to amend the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 to clarify the intention of Section 221 of the Act.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Amends the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 to extend through September 30, 1985, all conditional commitments for loan guarantees which were in existence on September 30, 1984.

Fair Competition in Hydroelectric Licensing Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Fair Competition in Hydroelectric Licensing Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Power Act to prescribe guidelines under which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall determine which electric utility license applicant offers the proposal best adapted to a certain comprehensive plan for waterways improvement. Prohibits the Commission from denying a license to a competing applicant because it has not previously operated a hydroelectric project. Requires the existing licensee to: (1) make available to an entity planning to file a competing license application all the data necessary to complete such application, and to grant a competing applicant access to the project works and lands; and (2) agree to perform with competing applicants certain joint studies required to be submitted with a license application. Requires FERC to give preference to State or municipality proposals which are equally well adapted to comprehensive plans for waterway improvement as the proposals of other applicants. Authorizes FERC to require implementation of electricity consumption efficiency improvement programs for the conservation and proper utilization of natural resources. Requires FERC to include as a condition of a license that an electric utility licensee provide in the public interest: (1) transmission services to other electric utilities over its transmission facilities; and (2) an increase in the transmission capacity of any bulk power transmission facility which it owns or operates. Authorizes the Commission to make available to the existing licensee up to an average of 25 percent of the project output for the initial one-fifth of the license term at the new licensee's cost of power and energy from the project. Requires FERC to issue new licenses no later than 12 months prior to the expiration date of an existing license. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress all projects for which new licenses have not been issued within such period. Requires FERC to transmit to the Attorney General all license applications in order to ascertain whether any activities under the Act would tend to be inconsistent with certain antitrust laws. Prohibits the Commission from issuing a license where such inconsistencies are found. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to repeal FERC's authority to exempt certain small hydroelectric power projects from the licensing requirements of the Federal Power Act.

Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1986, 1987, and 1988

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1986, 1987, and 1988 - Title I: Authorization for Fiscal Year 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, and environmental research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program; (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems and nuclear waste technology); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; and (4) general science and research. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) energy conservation; and (2) supporting research. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) the environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1987 and 1988 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 and 1988 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) general science and research activities. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the recommendations of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control on specified nuclear energy civilian programs and to report to the Congress within a specified time on the implementation status of such recommendations.

Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendment of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendment of 1985 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to confer upon the State of Oregon the same rights and opportunities to participate in the site selection, review, and approval process for a high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel repository proposed to be located in the Columbia River basin as does the State in which the repository is proposed to be located. Provides that financial assistance for State participation in the site selection process for the States of Oregon and of Washington shall be paid from the Bonneville Power Administration fund.

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1986, 1987, and 1988

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1986, 1987, and 1988 - Title I: Authorization for Energy Research and Development Programs for Fiscal Year 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; and (4) general science and research. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) energy conservation; (2) supporting research; (3) nuclear fission; (4) magnetic fusion; and (5) general science. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) the environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1987 and 1988 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 and 1988 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1987 and 1988 for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) specified general science and research projects. Title III: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Year 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 for: (1) the energy conservation program; (2) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, hydropower, nuclear energy, remedial action, nuclear waste technology, and low level waste; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations for capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) nuclear energy research and development; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (4) supporting services; and (5) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects and for specified new uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects. Title IV: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Years 1987 and 1988 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 and 1988 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian energy activities: (1) energy conservation; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1987 and 1988 for plant and capital equipment for specified uranium supply and enrichment projects and for specified supporting service projects. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the recommendations of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control on specified nuclear energy civilian programs (including nuclear waste fund programs) and to report to the Congress on the implementation status of such recommendations within a specified time.

A bill to provide for regional petroleum reserves, as part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, in certain regions of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1985

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan to provide, within two years of enactment, for a Regional Petroleum Reserve in regions 1 and 9 of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary of Energy, within 90 days of enactment, to conduct at least one public hearing in each region with respect to the plans for the Reserve in such regions.

A bill to clarify the application of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to encourage cogeneration activities by registered gas utility holding companies.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1985

Permits a gas utility holding company registered under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to: (1) acquire interests in cogeneration facilities; and (2) be exempt from utility rate regulation under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

A bill to impose a moratorium on offshore oil and gas leasing, certain licensing and permitting, and approval of certain plans, with respect to geographical areas located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, and in the Atlantic Ocean off the State of Massachusetts.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1985

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

A bill to protect the national security; protect the economic well-being of the American people including the Nation's present supplies and undeveloped sources of energy, fuel, food, and fiber from damage due to arbitrary and unsound regulation, order, or decision issued by any executive department, agency, or commission, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1985

Authorizes the President to nullify and cancel any Federal agency rule or regulation which may: (1) be harmful to human life; (2) restrict the Nation's production of fuel or energy resources; (3) threaten the Nation's supplies of food and fiber; (4) interfere with military maneuvers and national security; or (5) have an adverse effect on the Nation's economy disproportionate to its ecological benefits. Permits the Congress to countermand such a presidential order provided both Houses vote to vacate it within 30 days of its issuance.

Energy Policy and Conservation Amendments Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1985

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from June 30, 1985, to June 30, 1989, the authority granted under the Act regarding: (1) domestic energy supply availability and standby energy authorities; (2) international energy program agreements; and (3) the availability of antitrust immunity to participating companies. Repeals congressional veto provisions concerning proposals and amendments transmitted to the Congress by the President or the Secretary of Energy regarding: (1) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan (SPR Plan) facilities; (2) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan or Early Storage Reserve Plan; (3) crude oil storage levels under the SPR Plan; and (4) energy conservation contingency plans.

A bill to authorize appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Fiscal Year 1986 and Fiscal Year 1987.

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1985

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for FY 1986 and 1987. Prescribes allocation guidelines for such sums. Prohibits the Commission from using more than one percent of such amounts for grants and cooperative agreements with universities under specified law. Authorizes the Commission to reallocate appropriated sums for specified purposes. Limits such reallocation to increases or decreases of not more than $500,000 unless 30 days pass after certain congressional committees receive notice of such reallocation by the Commission regarding the facts and circumstances for the proposed reallocation. Authorizes the Commission to use appropriated funds for salaries and expenses associated with the cooperative nuclear research program and the material access authorization program.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reliability Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1985

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reliability Improvement Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to implement a test drawdown and distribution of approximately 1,100,000 barrels of petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (the Reserve) in order to evaluate the implementation of the Strategic Petroleum Distribution Plan (the Plan). Requires that any modification of the Plan be transmitted to the Congress within 15 calendar days prior to the offering of any petroleum product for sale under this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from selling any petroleum product to any Federal agency while implementing the test drawdown and distribution. Prohibits the Secretary from selling any petroleum product under this Act at less than 90 percent of the sales price of the comparable petroleum product being sold in the same area at the time. Requires the Secretary to acquire petroleum product for the Reserve in the same amount as the total amount of petroleum product sold pursuant to the test drawdown and distribution. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the Congress a detailed explanation of any test implemented under this Act.

A bill to clarify the application of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to encourage cogeneration activities by gas utility holding company systems.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1985

Permits a gas utility holding company registered under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to: (1) acquire interests in cogeneration facilities; and (2) be exempt from utility rate regulation under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

A bill to require disclosure by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, of certain information relating to petroleum products transported on vessels to State taxing agencies requesting such information, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1985

Requires the Secretary of the Army to disclose petroleum product information (regarding petroleum transported by vessel) to any State taxing agency requesting such information for the purpose of State tax law administration. Confines the disclosure of such information to State employees or legal representatives of a State taxing agency. Prescribes guidelines for such disclosure. Requires a requesting State to have laws in effect exempting such information from public disclosure and protecting its confidentiality. Increases from $200 to $500 the penalty imposed on owners and agents of vessels plying Federal navigable waters who fail to furnish certain information requested by the Secretary of the Army.

A bill to amend the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 to clarify the intention of Section 221 of the Act.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Amends the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980 to extend through September 30, 1985, all conditional commitments for loan guarantees which were in existence under such Act as of September 30, 1984.

A bill to preclude the Department of Energy from impounding loan guarantee or loan authority.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide that the loan and insurance guarantee authority of the Secretary of Energy pursuant to any loan guarantee or insurance program of the Department of Energy shall be limited only by: (1) the availability of qualified applicants for such loan guarantees or insurance; and (2) limitations contained in appropriation Acts.

A joint resolution to proclaim March 22, 1985 as "National Energy Education Day".

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Designates March 22, 1985, as National Energy Education Day.

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1985

Authorizes the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, from March 1, 1985, through February 28, 1986, to: (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund; (2) employ personnel; (3) utilize department or agency personnel on a reimbursable basis; (4) procure consultant services; and (5) provide training for its professional staff.

Nuclear Powerplant Licensing and Standardization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1985

Nuclear Powerplant Licensing and Standardization Act of 1985 - Title I: Siting and Licensing - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that construction licenses for the construction or modification of production or utilization facilities for nuclear material be initially granted after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has provided an opportunity for a public hearing and if the permit application is otherwise acceptable. Requires the NRC to issue an operating license to an applicant upon completion of the construction or modification (after the application has been updated, if appropriate) and upon a finding that the facility authorized will operate according to the application and NRC regulations. Directs the NRC to issue a combined construction permit and operating license for a thermal neutron power generation facility after an opportunity for a hearing has been provided. Requires the NRC, prior to the start of operation of such facility, to publish notice of intended operation and to provide a 30-day period during which a written objection to such operation may be filed, accompanied by a request for a hearing. Sets forth conditions under which such hearing may be held. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue made in a permit or license proceeding unless it determines, based on significant new information, that a modification is required to protect and enhance the public safety or common defense and security. Authorizes the NRC to issue, for a ten year term, a site permit for approval of a site for one or more production or utilization facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Permits a renewal of a site permit upon application by the holder. Directs the NRC to establish procedures permitting the approval of standardized facility designs for thermal neutron power generation facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Provides that no application filing or issuance fees shall be required for a design approval or an amendment or renewal of a design approval. Requires the NRC to issue a design approval if it is not inimical to the common defense and security or to the public health and safety. Allows a renewal of an approval upon application by the holder. Requires the NRC to approve amendments to a design approval if they comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Permits the inclusion of a request for a variance from one or more elements of a design approval in any application for: (1) a construction permit; (2) an operating license; or (3) a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires the NRC to grant such a variance if it complies with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms, "thermal neutron power generation facility" and "standardized design" for purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Requires the NRC to establish procedures and criteria to implement this Act. Title III: Conforming Amendments - Sets forth conforming amendments. Title IV: Effective Date - Makes this Act effective upon the date of enactment.

A bill to impose a moratorium on offshore oil and gas leasing, certain licensing and permitting, and approval of certain plans, with respect to geographical areas located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, and in the Atlantic Ocean off the State of Massachusetts.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1985

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to specified submerged areas located in the Pacific Ocean off the California coastline and in the Atlantic Ocean off the Massachusetts coastline, from: (1) issuing any oil and gas lease; (2) granting any license or permit for any activity which both affects the areas and involves drilling for oil, gas, or geological data acquisition; or (3) approving any exploration plan or any development and production plan which provides for such activities. Sets forth termination dates for the drilling moratorium.

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide certain authority to States regarding permits and licenses for small hydroelectric power projects.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1985

Amends the Federal Power Act to require that all license applications for the construction or modification of hydroelectric projects with a 15,000 or less kilowatt power producing capacity be transmitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to the State in which the project is located for State review and approval. Authorizes State Governors to designate a State authority to cooperate with the Commission regarding State approval and review of such license applications.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify the definition of geothermal energy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to define "geothermal energy" as the natural heat of the Earth at any temperature. (Present regulations require that such heat exceed a specified temperature.) Qualifies for the residential energy tax credit and the investment tax credit for energy property energy systems which use both geothermal energy and another energy source not eligible for such credits if geothermal energy provides more than 80 percent of the energy for such system. Qualifies for the investment tax credit for energy property energy systems which use both geothermal energy and another energy source eligible for such credit (such as biomass, solar, wind, ocean thermal, or hydroelectric energy) if the combination of such energy sources provides more than 80 percent of the energy for such system.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the residential energy credit with respect to solar renewable energy source expenditures, with declining percentages of credit, through 1990, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the residential energy income tax credit for solar energy property for five years (from 1985 to 1990). Phases out the percentage of expenditures which may be taken into account for such credit between the years 1986 and 1990. Limits to $6,000 the maximum amount of expenditures for solar hot water systems which may be taken into account for purposes of such credit. Specifies additional standards which solar hot water systems and active space heating systems must meet in order to qualify for such credit. Increases and extends for five years (from 1985 to 1990) the energy investment tax credit for specified types of solar energy property.

A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the first session of the Ninety-ninth Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1985

Authorizes expenditures by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the first session of the 99th Congress, including the procurement of consultant services.

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1985

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Title I: Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation - States that this title is inapplicable to the United States regarding oil pollution damages during any period in which both the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1984 and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1984 are in force with respect to the United States and compensation is available. Permits claims for damages for economic loss arising from oil pollution for: (1) removal costs; (2) injury to or destruction of real or personal property; (3) reasonable costs incurred in assessing injury or destruction of natural resources and in planning, restoring, or acquiring the equivalent of the damaged resources; (4) loss of subsistence use of natural resources; (5) loss of profits or impairment of earning capacity due to such injury or destruction; and (6) loss of tax revenue for a period of one year due to injury to real or personal property. Specifies the potential claimants who have standing to assert claims involving such damages. Imposes joint, several, and strict liability on the party responsible for the source of oil pollution. Specifies liability limits (except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct) for vessels. Sets forth defenses to liability. Makes the Marine Oil Pollution Insurance Corporation, established under Title II of this Act (the Corporation), liable for damages not otherwise compensated. Requires the responsible party for certain vessels over 300 gross tons and the party responsible for offshore facilities to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility in an amount sufficient to satisfy applicable liability limits. Limits the liability of a guarantor to the aggregate amount of financial responsibility that the guarantor provided. Specifies procedures whereby the Secretary of Transportation shall designate and advertise oil pollution sources. Directs the Secretary to advertise claims to be presented initially to the responsible party or to such person's guarantor, in instances in which: (1) the responsible party and guarantor both deny involvement; (2) the source of the discharge is a public vessel; or (3) the Secretary is unable to designate the pollution source. Permits claimants either to present a claim to the Corporation or to bring an action in an appropriate U.S. court if liability is denied or the claim is not settled within a specified period. Sets forth procedures for the disposition and appeal of claims submitted to the Corporation. Requires both the plaintiff and the defendant in a court action brought against a responsible party or guarantor to forward copies of all pleadings to the Corporation. Permits the Corporation to intervene in such actions. Requires a claim to be presented within three years of discovery of an economic loss, or within six years of the date of the incident, whichever is earlier. Subrogates any person, including the Corporation, to all the claimant's claims and rights under this title. Sets forth the measure of recovery for actions brought by the Corporation against any responsible party or guarantor. Grants U.S. district courts exclusive original jurisdiction over all controversies arising under titles I, II, and III of this Act, without regard to the citizenship of the parties or the amount in controversy. Makes the rights and remedies under this title exclusive with respect to economic loss caused by oil pollution (but does not preclude State imposition of taxes or fees to finance the purchase and prepositioning of oil pollution cleanup and removal equipment). Sets penalties for persons failing to comply with specified provisions in this Act. Authorizes appropriations for this title. Title II: Marine Oil Pollution Insurance Corporation and Compensation Fund - Establishes the Marine Oil Pollution Insurance Corporation as a wholly owned Government corporation under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation. Vests management of such Corporation in an Administrator to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes the Marine Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (the Fund) to be administered by the Corporation. Makes the Fund available for purposes of: (1) removal costs incurred under specified laws; (2) costs incurred by the President or a State Governor (as trustee) in assessing damaged natural resources and preparing a restoration and acquisition plan regarding such damaged resources; (3) certain uncompensated damage claims; (4) implementing certain laws regarding oil pollution; and (5) contributions to the International Fund. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to set guidelines for the collection of premiums for deposit into the Fund. Sets a premium of 1.3 cents per barrel of crude oil or other petroleum products for payment into the Fund. Limits payment on any claim (except removal costs) to the extent that payment would result in the Fund having less than $30,000,000. Establishes a liability limit per incident for the Corporation. Sets a maximum civil penalty for failure to pay premiums into the Marine Oil Pollution Compensation Fund. Provides that if the balance of any fund is to be transferred to the Fund, any claim arising before the effective date of this Act shall be paid from the Fund. Provides that if the Secretary determines that there is a Trans-Alaska Pipeline (TAP) fund deficit, then the premium imposed on oil first transported through such Pipeline shall be increased by a certain amount until the total amount of increased premiums equals the deficit. Title III: Regulations, Effective Dates, and Savings Provisions - Specifies the effective dates of specified provisions of this Act. Eliminates the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Liability Fund and provides that all unused assets of such Fund shall be rebated directly to the operator of the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline for pro-rata payments to those owners who had paid into such Fund. Amends specified laws, including the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Intervention on the High Seas Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act, to conform with the provisions of this Act. Transfers to the Fund amounts remaining in the Deepwater Port Liability Fund and the Offshore Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (both having been eliminated by the above repeals). Title IV: Implementation of Conventions - Recognizes the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (International Fund) as a legal person under the laws of the United States. Requires, in any action brought in the United States against the owner of a ship or his guarantor under the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, that the International Fund and the Marine Oil Pollution Compensation Fund be served a copy of the complaint and any subsequent pleading. Entitles the International Fund to intervene as a party in any such action. Exempts the International Fund from all direct taxation in the United States. Requires any contribution to the International Fund to be paid from the Marine Oil Pollution Compensation Fund. Sets forth the jurisdiction of the U.S. district courts for controversies arising under the Civil Liability Convention or the International Fund Convention. Requires U.S. courts to recognize final judgments of courts of nations which are a party to the Civil Liability Convention or the International Fund Convention. Requires the owner of each U.S. documented ship, or any ship, wherever registered, which enters or leaves a U.S. port or terminal carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil in bulk as cargo to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility in amounts sufficient to cover the maximum liability arising from one incident under the Civil Liability Convention. Imposes a civil penalty for noncompliance with such financial responsibility requirement. States that the United States waives all defenses based on its status as a sovereign state with respect to any controversy arising under the Civil Liability Convention or the International Fund Convention relating to any ship owned by the United States and used for commercial purposes.