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Bill· HRH.R. 5090 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979
Energy Production Incentive Act of 1979 - Title I: Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow nonrefundable income tax credit for the sum of the following energy production credits: (1) the nonconventional fuel production credit; (2) the credit for electricity produced from waste conversion processes; (3) the energy-saving car credit; (4) the solar home builders credit; (5) the energy patent income credit; and (6) the credit for alternate substances used as fuel. Establishes the amount of the credit for nonconventional fuel production at $3 per barrel of such fuel produced by the taxpayer. Defines "nonconventional fuel production at $3 per barrel of such fuel produced by the taxpayer. Defines "nonconventional fuel" as oil produced from shale or tar sands, synthetic oil or gasohol, and crude oil produced through the use of a steam recovery process. Sets the amount of the credit for electricity produced from waste conversion processes at five percent of the sum of income received from the sale of electricity, gaseous fuel, or steam produced as a result of such processes, plus the value of any such energy used by the taxpayer during the taxable year. Establishes the amount of the energy-saving car credit at ten percent of the cost of an automobile which has a fuel economy of at least 30 miles to a gallon or which is powered by a rechargeable battery or by a steam engine. Sets the amount of the credit for the sale of a solar home by the original seller at ten percent of its sale price, up to $8,000. Provides for a ten percent credit with respect to the excess cost of any alternate substances (other than oil or natural gas) which the taxpayer uses as fuel in connection with his trade or business. Permits a taxpayer to claim a tax credit or deduction for certain amounts of income received in connection with an energy patent held by the taxpayer. Limits income eligible for the credit to that income which is attributable to not more than two such patents. Extends the termination date of the energy tax credit to December 31, 1995. Increases to 20 percent the amount of the energy tax credit for equipment used to modify existing energy facilities to use alternate fuels. Allows a 20 percent energy tax credit for energy properties which produce alcohol for use as a fuel at a rate of at least 4,200 gallons per day. Allows the amortization of nonconventional fuel (within the meaning of this Act) producing facilities based on a period of 60 months. Title II: Other Provisions - Terminates the Department of Energy after January 1, 1984. Terminates any Federal law administered by such Department at any time after the date of enactment of this Act and before January 1, 1984. Exempts individuals from bond requirements in connection with the operation of a plant producing alcohol for use as fuel.
Law· HRH.R. 5079 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979
Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in Energy-Expo 82 which is to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Authorizes the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, to organize, develop, and administer such exposition in accordance with U.S. and international regulations concerning international expositions. Authorizes the appointment of a Commissioner General of the United States Government for Energy-Expo 82 (the senior Federal official) and a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation at such exposition (director of the U.S. pavilion), both of whom shall be in the Department of Commerce. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary with respect to such exposition. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress after the close of such exposition concerning Federal activities. Provides for the disposal of Federal property at the close of such exposition. Exempts the functions authorized by this Act from specified statutory requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 5070 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979
Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to stipulate that a "current connection" with the railroad industry for purposes of such Act shall not be deemed lost by reason of certain employment with the Department of Energy.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 399 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979
Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to initiate and complete a study of patented, copyrighted, or other consumer energy conservation devices which have not been developed as marketable products. Requires the Director of the Office to report the results of such study to Congress. Requires such report to include: (1) recommendations for legislative and executive action necessary to promote the development of such devices as marketable products; and (2) a list of consumer energy conservation devices which are technically feasible and have potential for significant energy savings and commercial success.
Bill· SS. 1613 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Rural Energy Independence Act of 1979 - Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to add a new title XX "Rural Energy Production and Use". Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish projects for the production of energy from agricultural commodities and forest products through direct, insured, or guaranteed loans, and grants. Specifies annual ceilings on the amounts of such loans and grants. Requires coordination with other energy loan and grant programs. Authorizes the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration to make loans to specified classes of persons, corporations, and associations to finance projects for the generation and transmission of electricity using previously abandoned hydropower energy production facilities located adjacent to small streams and rivers in rural areas, or for the construction of new plants for electricity produced from biomass energy. Specifies the general terms of such loans. Directs the Secretary to establish a Rural Energy Council: (1) to advise the Secretary on rural energy needs and production potential; and (2) to establish and operate wood and biomass energy demonstration centers in each Forest Service region. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a national rural energy research program as a separate and distinct mission of the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study on the feasibility of alternative crop-livestock systems specifically designed to produce both foodstuffs for domestic and export markets and biomass for energy production use. Directs the Secretary to establish a national rural energy extension program: (1) to disseminate the results of rural energy research; and (2) to encourage farmers and rural organizations to adopt projects for the production of energy from agricultural commodities. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress on the activities of the Department pursuant to this Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 219 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate that low-income elderly and handicapped individuals be appointed to, or serve as advisers to, State commissions regulating public utilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 5045 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
National Energy Security Corporation Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a nonprofit corporation to be known as the National Energy Security Corporation to undertake or provide for the undertaking of commercial-scale ventures assuring the availability of the maximum amount of energy for domestic use and furthering the national goal of a domestic synthetic fuel and feedstock production capacity of 2,500,000 barrels crude oil equivalent. Directs the Board of Directors of such Corporation to designate energy projects designed to carry out the purposes of this Act, with priority being given to projects resulting in the greatest production or conservation of energy. Prohibits the Board from so designating projects involving nuclear power, projects subject to foreign jurisdiction, research and development projects, or projects adversely affecting competition. Authorizes the Board to provide financial assistance to such projects in the form of loans or price subsidies, price guarantees, or purchase guarantees for products produced by such project, or to acquire stock or otherwise participate in the financing of such projects, or to undertake the project itself. Stipulates that such financial assistance may be provided only if it is not otherwise available. Sets forth other requirements for providing such assistance. Sets forth requirements regarding the composition of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Sets forth the general authority of the Corporation and restrictions thereon. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1982 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a revolving fund into which shall be deposited Corporation receipts from activities carried out pursuant to this Act. Exempts the Corporation from State and local taxation. Terminates the activities of the Corporation on January 1, 2000, subject to a liquidation plan developed by the Corporation and submitted to the President and specified congressional committees for approval.
Bill· HRH.R. 5044 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the refund or credit of excise taxes paid on the production of gasohol.
Bill· HRH.R. 5059 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the amount of debt which may be incurred by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Prohibits any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States from requiring or permitting the Corporation to make contracts for the sale or delivery of power which would have the effect of making the Corporation or its distributors a source of power supply outside the area for which the Corporation or its distributors were the primary source of power supply as of a specified date.
Bill· HRH.R. 5055 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to apportion Federal-aid highway funds for the repair of highways which have incurred a substantial increase in use as a result of transportation activities to meet national energy requirements and which will continue to incur such use. Stipulates that the Federal share of such a project shall be 80 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1981 through 1984 for such purpose.
Bill· SS. 1604 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979
Amends the Energy Conservation Standards for New Buildings Act of 1976 and the Department of Energy Organization Act to effectuate the transfer of responsibility for the promulgation of energy performance standards for new buildings from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to the Secretary of Energy. Requires the Secretary of Energy to consult with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in promulgating such standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 5039 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979
Fuel Stamp Act of 1979 - Establishes a fuel stamp program to assist participants in the food stamp program to pay the cost of fuel consumed for residential heating during the period of December through March. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer such program. Sets the monthly value of such fuel stamps to an eligible household at: (1) $20, plus (2) the total value of food coupons authorized for such month in excess of $20 (up to a maximum of $50). Limits the use of such fuel stamps to payment for fuel consumed by a household to heat its residence. Requires payment to and acceptance by any person who sells such fuel to such household. Prescribes criminal penalties for the violation of such requirements. Limits redemption of fuel stamps to persons who sell fuel. Directs the Secretary to prescribe for the printing and inventory control of fuel stamps. Requires every State agency administering the food stamp program to submit for the Secretary's approval a plan of operation, containing specified general provisions, for conducting the fuel stamp program. Authorizes the Secretary to pay up to 50 percent of a State plan's administrative costs, and up to 75 percent of the cost of its investigations and prosecutions. Authorizes payment of a bonus for agencies with a less than five percent error rate. States that the value of any fuel stamp shall not be considered income or a resource under any Federal, State, or local law. Prohibits the reduction of State or local assistance to a household because of the receipt of fuel stamps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to prohibit, in the calculation of household income, the consideration of the value of any fuel stamp as a household expenditure for shelter.
Bill· HRH.R. 5019 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Comptroller General to establish a program to determine and reconcile any differences in data collected on petroleum product imports by: (1) the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy; and (2) the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress quarterly on the findings of such program. Directs the Commissioner of Customs to establish and implement a program for the collection and verification of data on the total volumes of all petroleum product imports.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 395 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should promptly enact the President's April 5, 1979, proposal providing for solar energy tax credits and that such enactment should take effect retroactively to such date.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 392 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979
Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should establish and actively pursue a national energy plan that emphasizes and demands the use of domestic coal as a means of displacing current foreign energy imports. Declares that the President should establish a task force to examine modifications in the implementation of the Clean Air Act that could increase coal use without violating national ambient air quality standards. Declares that the appropriate House committee should review current regulations of the Office of Surface Mining of the Department of the Interior to insure that such regulations conform with the original intent of Congress in passing the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1977. States that the President should submit to Congress within 60 days of enactment of a plan which will achieve the goals of this resolution.
Bill· SS. 1601 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1979
Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to compile a report of the crude oil supplies received at all domestic refineries. Sets forth the specific information to be included in such report. Stipulates that all information supplied to the Secretary be subject to independent audit. Requires each major oil producing company to submit the maximum efficiency recovery rate figures on a field-by-field basis. Directs the Secretary to establish reasonable production levels for such companies at specified intervals. Directs the Secretary to notify the President and the Congress of the capacity of such companies to meet the energy needs of the Nation. Directs the Secretary to require such companies to produce not less than 95 percent of the reasonable production levels established. Directs the Secretary to take one or more of specified actions should such companies fail to meet such a level. Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Energy to report to Congress on the actions taken by the Secretary.
Bill· SS. 1602 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1979
Special Investigator of Fuels Shortages Act - Establishes a Special Board of Investigations of Petroleum Fuels Shortages to investigate the causes of the petroleum fuels shortage arising during the period beginning July 1, 1978, and to report to the President and to Congress its findings and recommendations. Directs the Board to report any information concerning alleged criminal conduct or any possible violation of a Federal law to the Attorney General.
Bill· SS. 1595 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1979
Solar Energy Development Bank Act - Establishes the Solar Energy Development Bank, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to make below-market interest rate loans to encourage the use of solar energy in commercial and residential structures. Provides that such Bank shall be governed by a Board of Directors and sets forth the duties and powers of such Board. Authorizes the Bank to make payments to financial institutions for the purpose of subsidizing below-market rate loans made by such institutions to owners or builders of commercial and residential structures for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems. Sets forth requirements for such subsidies concerning the term and amount of loans to be subsidized and necessary warranties for such solar energy systems. Imposes criminal penalties for the furnishing of false or misleading information by applicants for loans assisted under this Act. Directs the Board to make annual reports to the President and to both Houses of Congress on the operation of such subsidy program. Provides that up to $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and up to $150,000,000 for fiscal years 1981 through 1985 shall be made available from the Energy Security Trust Fund for the purpose of carrying out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4985 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1979
Title I: Purposes and Definitions - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to provide for a coordinated, simplified, and prompt process for Federal approval of nonnuclear energy facilities which are determined to be in the national interest. Title II: Priority Projects - Authorizes the President to establish an Energy Mobilization Board to be composed of members appointed by the President. Sets forth the general duties and powers of such Board. Stipulates that any action by the Board in designating a priority energy project shall not be considered as a "major Federal action" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to determine whether any Federal action relating to the Priority Energy Project, after it has been so designated and prior to establishing the Project Schedule, will be a "major Federal action" for purposes of compliance with NEPA. Directs the Board to designate Priority Energy Projects, based on specified criteria, and to publish a Project Decision Schedule containing deadlines for all Federal actions relating to such projects. Directs the President to make any decisions or perform any actions in the event that an agency or department fails to meet its deadline. Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall prohibit any agency from making a negative determination with regard to such projects if it is within the agency's authority to do so, and provides that in the event a negative decision is rendered, the Priority Energy Project designation shall be terminated. Limits to 24 the number of Priority Energy Projects to be designated in any one year. Provides for coordination of the actions of Federal, State, and local governments. Directs the Board to recommend to any State Governor and to the Congress actions to alleviate or prevent any delays in a priority project created or threatened by any State or local government. Authorizes waivers of Federal, State, or local law upon the Board's determination that any Federal, State, or local time requirement for agency action is unreasonable and would impede the making of any agency decision. Specifies the procedure for obtaining such waivers. Title III: Judicial Review and Miscellaneous Provisions - Limits judicial review to cases of absolute necessity involving alleged denial of rights under the United States Constitution or violations of statutory jurisdiction, authority, limitations, or rights. Sets time limits for filing claims arising out of actions taken pursuant to this Act, and bars any claims filed thereafter. Stipulates that such claims shall be brought in the district court of the district in which the Priority Energy Project would be located, and grants exclusive original jurisdiction to such court in such matters. Directs such court to give precedence to such matters over all other matters on the court's docket, to the greatest extent practicable. Authorizes the Supreme Court, exclusively, to review interlocutory judgments or orders of the district court pursuant to this title, and directs the Supreme Court to give precedence to such matters. Terminates the Board's authority to designate priority projects seven years after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4987 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1979
Solar Energy Development Bank Act - Establishes a Solar Energy Development Bank within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Directs the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a president to manage and supervise the affairs of such bank subject to the direction of its Board of Directors. Directs the General Accounting Office to periodically audit the financial transactions of the Solar Bank. Permits the Solar Bank to impose fees or charges for its services. Stipulates that the Solar Bank be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Secretaries of HUD, the Treasury, and Energy. Directs the Board to adopt, amend, or repeal such regulations as are necessary or convenient for the functioning of the Solar Bank. Empowers the Board to fix the level of subsidy and the interest rate on loans subsidized by the Bank. Permits the Board to alter the level of subsidy and interest rates for new loans subsidized by the Bank. Sets forth factors for the Board to consider when altering such rates, including: (1) the prevailing market rates of interest for home mortgages, home improvement loans, and commercial loans, as well as prevailing market rates of interest for Government and corporate bonds; (2) the availability of other Government incentives and subsidies for solar energy equipment, including Federal income tax credits; (3) the costs of nonrenewable energy resources and systems; and (4) the levels of subsidy needed to induce consumers and builders to install solar energy systems in residential and commercial buildings. Permits the Solar Bank, beginning with fiscal year 1980, to make payments to financial institutions for the purpose of subsidizing below-market rate loans to owners or builders of commercial and residential structures for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems in such structures. Defines "solar energy systems" for the purposes of this Act. Sets forth the procedure and terms governing the payment of such subsidies. Exempts transactions made under this Act from any State or local usury laws. Establishes penalties for knowingly making false statements or misrepresentations of material fact with respect to any loan assisted under this Act. Directs the Board of Directors of the Solar Bank to make an annual report to the President and both Houses of Congress. Directs the Solar Bank to promote the programs established by this Act by informing and actively seeking the participation of financial institutions and consumers. Permits the Solar Bank to utilize the services of personnel within HUD with the permission of the Secretary. Authorizes the use of funds available in the Energy Security Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act, within specified limits.
Bill· SS. 1587 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
United States Motor Fuel Independence Act of 1979 - Amends the Clean Air Act to exempt industrial hydrocarbons and alcohols used in any fuel from the fuel registration and limitation on distribution requirements of such Act. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide information to the public concerning alcohol fuels, including information on loans for production of such fuels and construction of alcohol fuel plants and technical and nontechnical information. Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to make grants to educational, governmental, and nongovernmental institutions for research into the production and marketing of: (1) specified coal derivatives for the manufacture of agricultural chemicals, methanol, methyl fuel, and alcohol-blended motor fuel; and (2) alcohol and other industrial hydrocarbons made from agricultural commodities and forest products. Requires that special emphasis be placed on research into new and undeveloped crops suitable for conversion to alcohol fuels, human and animal consumption of digestible byproducts of alcohol production, and reduction of nitrous oxide emissions from combustion of alcohol fuels. Increases from four to 35 the number of pilot projects for the production of alcohols and industrial hydrocarbons from agricultural commodities and forest products for which the Secretary may guarantee loans. Eliminates specified conditions placed upon such guaranteed loans. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to permit all or any part of the acreage set aside from the production of any commodity to be devoted to the production of any commodity for conversion into industrial hydrocarbons and to authorize the Secretary to establish a program for such commodity production in the event there is no set-aside or diversion of acreage during any particular year. Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to the Congress a comprehensive list of all private, State, or Federal loans, grants, incentives, rebates and other financial benefits which can or have been used for alcohol and alcohol-blended fuel research, facility construction, and production. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an additional ten percent investment tax credit for alcohol fuel production and property. Revises definitions of qualified alcohol fuel property, buildings and structural components used in alcohol fuel production, qualified alcohol fuel expenditures, and applicable percentage available for such credits. Amends the Energy Tax Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to any State which adopts a fuel tax reduction on the sale of alcohol-blended fuel in the amount that such State's fuel tax receipts have been reduced resulting from such tax reduction. Eliminates the requirement that only sales of alcohol fuels taking place before October 1, 1984, shall be exempt from motor fuels excise taxes. Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to require that the mandatory allocation program be structured so as to result in the allocation of crude oil and refined petroleum products to refineries and other persons engaged in alcohol fuel production or marketing in amounts sufficient to meet the demands for such fuel. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue operating permits for distilled spirit plants established solely for producing and otherwise handling distilled spirits exclusively for fuel use. Sets forth requirements for issuing such permits and makes various amendments to such Act concerning distilled spirits for fuel use.
Bill· HRH.R. 4982 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
National Energy Development Act of 1979 - Title I: Introductory - States Congressional findings with respect to economic hardships created by energy shortages and the need for regional cooperation in energy conservation and production efforts. States as the purposes of this Act: (1) the creation of regional energy corporations to promote conservation and production of energy; and (2) the promotion of long-term cooperation among the States in dealing with energy shortages. Defines various terms used in this Act. Title II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of independent, for-profit, regional energy corporations. Directs the President, upon the request of the Governors of three or more eligible participating States, to appoint incorporators to serve as the initial board of directors of the regional corporations and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish such corporations. Stipulates that a State shall become a member of a regional corporation when such State subscribes for State stock, makes an initial contribution to capital, and enacts supporting legislation. Sets forth provisions relating to the membership structure and terms of office of the boards of directors of regional corporations. Defines the powers of such corporations and their subsidiaries. Grants the power of eminent domain to regional corporations. Authorizes regional corporations to apply for and obtain State permits and licenses which are required to conduct projects related to energy conservation and production. Indemnifies directors, officers, or employees of a regional corporation against the cost of defending claims against the corporation, provided that such individuals have acted in good faith with respect to the conduct which gave rise to the claim. Requires directors of regional corporations to disclose financial interests which they hold with individuals transacting business with such corporations. Authorizes regional corporations to provide technical and administrative assistance to State agencies engaged in energy conservation and production activities. Requires regional corporations to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, the Secretary of the Treasury, Governors and legislatures of member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate individuals to evaluate the performance of a regional corporation. Sets forth procedures for the withdrawal of a State from a regional corporation. Title III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes regional corporations to participate in any projects or programs related to the alleviation of regional energy shortages. Empowers such corporation to: (1) provide capital to individuals who undertake projects; (2) provide technical, legal, or other assistance to such individuals; and (3) provides for research and development activities. Prohibits a regional corporation from providing any financial assistance to a project unless its board of directors determines that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of a region; (2) the investment, together with other investments of the corporation, will not materially impair the credit of the corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; (4) the investment will not reduce the corporation's investment in conservation to less than 25 percent of its total investments; and (5) provision have been made for equity ownership of a project which the corporation controls during the project's startup period or to which the corporation has contributed more than 50 percent of its capital costs. Limits the corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of ten percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Prohibits a regional corporation from controlling any project or contributing more than 50 percent of its capital costs during the project's startup period, unless the board of directors waives such prohibition upon the request of the Secretary of the Treasury or two-thirds of the Governors of the member States. Provides for review of proposed projects in excess of $5,000,000 by the Governor of the member State in which such project will be carried out. Permits such Governor to veto such project upon notice to the regional corporation. Requires regional corporations to prepare a regional energy plan every two years which shall establish regional energy conservation and production objectives for periods of five and ten years. Title IV: Financing - Authorizes the issuance of stock to member States which have paid their initial capital contribution and have enacted supporting legislation. Permits a regional corporation, through its board of directors, to request additional capital contributions from each State subject to the consent of such States. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the board of directors. Permits a regional corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits a regional corporation from issuing obligations which exceed 15 times the total of outstanding stock subscriptions. Prohibits a regional corporation from pledging the credit of the United States. Title V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee the obligations of regional energy corporation. Limits the amount of such guarantees to $25,000,000,000 adjusted by the ratio of the population of the member States to total U.S. population. Establishes an administrative expense fund for the payment of administrative expenses with respect to guaranteed obligations. Sets forth procedures for the collection of guaranteed obligations upon which a regional corporation defaults. States that interest on guaranteed obligations is not excludible from gross income for income tax purposes. Prohibits purchase of guaranteed obligations by the United States. Title VI: State Legislation - Requires member States to enact legislation with respect to State and local taxation of regional corporations, condemnation and eminent domain, permits for energy-related projects, technical assistance to regional corporations, and other matters affecting the operation of regional corporations in a member State. Title VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4978 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
Establishes, under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, a limit of 60 days for the completion of consultations between applicants for a Federal permit or license required for drilling for oil or gas, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and any agency which administers the wildlife resources of the affected area.
Bill· HRH.R. 4974 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
Solar Energy Development Bank Act - Establishes the Solar Energy Development Bank, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to make below-market interest rate loans to encourage the use of solar energy in commercial and residential structures. Provides that such Bank shall be governed by a Board of Directors and sets forth the duties and powers of such Board. Authorizes the Bank to make payments to financial institutions for the purpose of subsidizing below-market rate loans made by such institutions to owners or builders of commercial and residential structures for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems. Sets forth requirements for such subsidies concerning the term and amount of loans to be subsidized and necessary warranties for such solar energy systems. Imposes criminal penalties for the furnishing of false or misleading information by applicants for loans assisted under this Act. Directs the Board to make annual reports to the President and to both Houses of Congress on the operation of such subsidy program. Provides that up to $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and up to $150,000,000 for fiscal years 1981 through 1985 shall be made available from the Energy Security Trust Fund for the purpose of carrying out this Act.
Bill· SS. 1575 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1979
Synthetic Fuel Requirements Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue regulations requiring that a percentage of all petroleum and natural gas products consumed in the United States be derived from synthetic fuels. Sets forth such requirements in terms of a 1986 goal of a minimum of 200,000 barrels equivalence per day extending to a 1990 goal of 2,000,000 barrels equivalence per day. Authorizes the Secretary to amend such requirements to the maximum feasible levels except that congressional approval is required if such amendments decrease the 1986 goal or increase the 1990 goal. Makes such requirements applicable to: (1) all domestic and offshore refiners selling products in the United States; (2) domestic petrochemical manufacturers; (3) importers of petroleum products and first generation petrochemicals; (4) final users of natural gas; and (5) crude oil energy producing facilities. Establishes civil penalties for failure to comply with such requirements and sets forth procedures for assessing and collecting such penalties, and authorizes judicial review of such assessment orders in the United States courts of appeals. Establishes a formula for determining compliance with the requirements of this Act. Directs the Department of Energy to issue negotiable excess use certificates to users of synthetic fuels who exceed their requirement.
Bill· SS. 1571 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1979
Alternative Energy Source and Conservation Tax Incentive Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to change the formula for computation of the residential energy tax credit for individuals to increase the maximum amount of such credit from $2,200 to $3,000. Extends eligibility for such credit to: (1) a landlord for installation of alternative energy equipment on rental residential property; and (2) a builder for installation of such equipment in a house built for sale (reserving such builder the option to pass such credit through to the first purchaser). Applies such credit to lease payments on such equipment (so long as the lessor certifies that he has not taken the credit himself). Allows owners of various residences to take such credit for a prorated share of the costs of jointly purchased equipment. Permits a homeowner to file an amended return for his previous taxable year and receive such credit against the previous year's taxes for eligible energy expenditures in his current taxable year. Extends the tax credit for photovoltaic systems to homeowners. Revises the eligibility for such credit of the costs of drilling geothermal wells (but only if no deduction is taken for intangible drilling and development costs). Extends coverage of the ten percent business investment tax credit to all solar and wind energy property, including structural modifications and components. Allows an additional 20 percent energy investment tax credit for solar, wind, and geothermal expenditures. Makes hydroelectric properties (other than dams) eligible for such additional 20 percent credit. Makes wind-powered mechanical energy eligible for both credits. Makes utilities and private enterprises eligible: (1) for the additional 20 percent credit for purchase and installation of all wind and solar equipment; and (2) for a further ten percent credit for purchase and installation of cogeneration equipment. Makes heat pumps eligible for the 15 percent residential conservation credit and the ten percent energy tax credit for business. Extends the expiration date for such credits through fiscal year 2000. Increases the current four cents per gallon to a 40 cents per gallon exemption from the Federal special fuels diesel and gasoline excise taxes for each gallon of alcohol sold in an alcohol-gasoline (gasohol) mixture. Extends the expiration date of such exemption through fiscal year 2000. Allows a credit against income tax for any amount in excess of the excise taxes refunded or credited pursuant to such exemption. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury's annual gasohol report to Congress to include: (1) a calculation of the need for continued gasohol incentives (and the appropriate level); and (2) a comparison of the cost of alcohols produced from corn, wheat, wood and other substances. Allows van pools operated by non- employers (third parties or owner-operators) to take the same ten percent investment tax credit currently available to employers only.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 388 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1979
Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Energy to investigate and report on: (1) energy production and conservation policy; (2) energy regulation; (3) energy research and development; (4) natural gas and oil production; (5) coal production, distribution, and utilization; (6) hydroelectric power; (7) solar power systems; (8) nonmilitary development of nuclear energy; (9) naval petroleum reserves; (10) energy- related aspects of deep-water ports; and (11) studies, reviews, and reports relating to energy matters.
Bill· HRH.R. 4933 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Non-Productive Energy Consumption Conservation Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for expenditures to develop and implement motor vehicle nonproductive energy consumption information systems. Allows a five percent credit for the research and experimental expenditures related to such an information system and a ten percent credit for expenditures made for the construction, reconstruction, or erection of such a system. Defines "information systems," as equipment which, when installed on a motor vehicle, informs the operator of the vehicle that such vehicle is nonproductively consuming energy, and which meets the performance and quality standards prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury by regulation. Allows an income tax credit equal to 50 percent of the amount paid by a taxpayer to purchase and install a motor vehicle nonproductive energy consumption information system. Limits the dollar amount of such credit to $200.
Bill· HRH.R. 4936 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Priority Energy Project Act of 1979 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to provide for a coordinated, simplified, and prompt process for Federal approval of nonnuclear energy facilities which are determined to be in the national interest. Authorizes the President to establish an Energy Mobilization Board to be composed of members appointed by the President. Sets forth the general duties and powers of such Board. Stipulates that any action by the Board shall not be considered as a "major Federal action" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Directs the Board to designate Priority Energy Projects based on specified criteria and to publish a Project Decision Schedule containing deadlines for all Federal actions relating to such projects. Authorizes waivers of Federal, State, or local law upon the Board's determination that any Federal, State, or local time requirement for agency action is unreasonable and would impede the making of any agency decision. Specifies the procedure for obtaining such waivers. Limits judicial review to cases of absolute necessity involving alleged denial of rights under the United States Constitution or violations of statutory jurisdiction, authority, limitations, or rights. Sets time limits for filing claims arising out of actions taken pursuant to this Act, and bars any claims filed thereafter. Stipulates that such claims shall be brought in the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which the Priority Energy Project would be located, and grants exclusive original jurisdiction to such court in such matters. Directs such court to give precedence to such matters over all other matters on the court's docket, to the greatest extent practicable. Authorizes the Supreme Court, exclusively, to review interlocutory judgments or orders of the court of appeals pursuant to this title, and directs the Supreme Court to give precedence to such matters. Terminates the Board's authority to designate priority projects on September 30, 1985. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4932 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Federal Government Mandatory Fuel Conservation Act of 1979 - Requires the Administrator of General Services to prescribe regulations for the installation in each Government motor vehicle of a device which warns the operator when such vehicle is consuming energy nonproductively.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 384 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of S. 1030 (Energy conservation program).
Bill· SS. 1563 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1979
Department of Energy Sunset Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to terminate the Department of Energy as of June 1, 1981.
Bill· SS. 1560 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1979
Helium Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Helium Act to require that sales of helium by the Secretary of the Treasury be at prices consistent with the purposes of this Act but not below current market value. Deletes the requirements for the Department of the Interior to repay notes, equity debt, and interest accrued and unpaid on moneys borrowed to purchase helium. Eliminates the Helium Fund which was credited with the moneys from the sale of helium or other products resulting from helium operations. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cancel the outstanding balance of all unpaid notes issued to the Secretary of the Interior, together with interest accrued and unpaid on such notes, and to cancel the outstanding balance on the net capital and retained earnings debt of the helium production fund together with interest accrued and unpaid. Provides that any unobligated cash balances remaining on the effective date of this Act and any moneys received thereafter shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Eliminates the Secretary of the Interior's borrowing authority established under the Helium Act.
Bill· SS. 1559 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1979
Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to make a study of the possible rehabilitation of the hydroelectric potential at former industrial sites, millraces, or other types of existing facilities, and the possible conversion of such sites for use as new, small hydroelectric projects that will serve rural areas or communities. Specifies that sites in the New England area with a potential capacity of 25 kilowatts and up will be considered for rehabilitation or conversion. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance to local public agencies in the rehabilitation of sites for hydroelectric energy production.
Bill· SS. 1558 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1979
Amends the Federal Power Act to permit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to enter into agreements with States under which State authorities may exercise the licensing authority of the Commission with respect to small hydroelectric projects at existing dams.
Bill· SS. 1547 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify evaporative cooling devices for the residential energy tax credit.
Bill· HRH.R. 4891 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1979
Geothermal Energy Control Act of 1979 - Establishes the National Geothermal Energy Commission for the purpose of granting licenses for the exploration and commercial development of geothermal energy. Sets forth the membership structure of such Commission and the terms of office of the commissioners. Empowers the Commission to hold hearings, take testimony, and administer oaths in furtherance of the expressed purposes of this Act. Directs the Commission to identify those areas of the United States which have a potential for the extraction of geothermal resources and to publish its findings in the Federal Register. Empowers the Commission to grant licenses to individuals who are capable of carrying out exploration and marketing activities for geothermal steam and associated geothermal resources. Sets forth conditions for the granting of such licenses and for extensions of the term of such licenses. Authorizes the Commission to revoke the license of any person who is found to violate the antitrust laws.
Bill· HRH.R. 4861 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat property which is placed in service after December 31, 1982, as energy property, for purposes of the investment tax credit, if such property qualifies as energy property and if the taxpayer is affirmatively committed on that date to its construction, reconstruction, erection, or acquisition. Defines "affirmative commitment" as: (1) the completion of detailed engineering studies and the application for construction permits of licenses with local authorities; (2) the entry into a written, binding contract for the commencement of construction, reconstruction, or erection, or for the acquisition of the property; or (3) the placement of purchase orders for the acquisition of at least 50 percent of the total cost of all items of permanent equipment necessary for the construction, reconstruction, or erection of the property.
Bill· HRH.R. 4864 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Energy Production Encouragement Tax Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction with respect to the amortization based on a 60 month period of facilities producing unleaded gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, solar or wind energy equipment, or synthetic fuels.
Bill· HRH.R. 4860 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the installation of a wood, peat, or coal burning stove.
Bill· HRH.R. 4862 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Title I: Amendments to Energy Policy and Conservation Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to add a new part relating to synthetic fuel production. Declares that it is a national goal to have a domestic commercial production of synthetic fuels and synthetic chemical feedstocks at a daily rate equivalent to 500,000 barrels of crude oil, beginning five years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the President to enter into contracts to purchase or commit to purchase synthetic fuels and/or chemical feedstocks to the extent necessary to assure the attainment of such goal and to provide that such fuels and feedstocks be used to meet the Government's fuel and chemical requirements. Authorizes the storage of such fuels and feedstocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Sets forth criteria for the making of such contracts by competitive bidding procedures. Directs the President to submit annual reports to the Congress on actions taken under this title. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000,000 for carrying out the purposes of this title. Title II: Priority Energy Project Act - Priority Energy Project Act of 1979 - Declares that the purpose of this title is to provide for a coordinated, simplified, and expeditious process for Federal approval of non-nuclear energy facilities that are determined to be in the national interest. Directs the Secretary of Energy to designate priority energy projects based on specified criteria, and to publish a Project Decision Schedule containing deadlines for all Federal actions relating to such project. Directs the President to make any decisions or perform any actions in the event that an agency or department fails to meet its deadline. Limits judicial reviews to those of absolute necessity. Authorizes the Secretary to establish deadlines for Federal agency action which are shorter than the minimum period required under existing legislation in cases of exceptional national need. Provides for coordination of the actions of Federal, State, and local governments. Directs the Secretary to recommend to any State Governor and to the Congress actions to alleviate or prevent any delays in a priority energy project created or threatened by any State or local government. Sets time limits for filing claims arising out of actions pursuant to this title and bars any claims filed thereafter. Stipulates that such claims shall be brought in the United States court of appeals for the circuit where the project would be located, and grants exclusive original jurisdiction to such court in such matters. Directs such court to give precedence to such matters over all other matters on the court's docket to the greatest extent practicable. Authorizes the Supreme Court, exclusively, to review interlocutory judgments or orders of the court of appeals pursuant to this title, and directs the Supreme Court to give precedence to such matters to the greatest extent practicable. Establishes an Office for Priority Energy Projects within the Department of Energy to assist the Secretary with his duties under this title. Terminates the Secretary's authority to designate priority energy projects seven years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4859 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Title I: Purposes and Definitions - States as the purposes of this Act: (1) the establishment of a coordinated process for Federal decisionmaking with respect to nonnuclear energy facilities in cases in which expedited decisionmaking is in the national interest; (2) the expediting of Federal decisionmaking with respect to such facilities without interfering with the existing authorities of Federal agencies; and (3) the integration of local, State, and Federal procedures for licensing energy facilities in cases in which expedited decisionmaking is in the national interest. Defines terms used in this Act. Title II: Priority Projects - Authorizes the President to designate a maximum of six proposed energy facilities as priority energy projects (defined as projects determined by the President to require expedited decisionmaking). Allows any person planning or proposing an energy facility to apply to the President for an order designating such facility as a priority energy project. Sets forth the procedure and criteria for designating priority energy projects. Excludes such determinations by the President from the definition of major Federal action within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Requires Federal agencies with authority to approve priority energy projects to submit specified information to the President and the project not later than 30 days after public notice of an order designating a proposed energy facility as a priority energy project. Directs the President to establish a decision deadline schedule for project approvals. Provides for the extension of such deadlines. Delegates decision authority to the President if a deadline on the decision deadline schedule has elapsed without Federal agency decision or action. Provides for the Presidential extension of such deadlines. Directs the President to grant certification of completed Federal agency review upon the determination that all Federal actions and approvals necessary to the completion of a priority energy project have been granted. Specifies that such certification shall indicate Federal approval expiration dates and shall constitute a rebuttable presumption in any judicial or executive proceeding that all necessary Federal permits have been granted. Directs the President to notify the Governor of any State within which any portion of a priority energy project would be located and to request the Governor to submit specified information to the President. Directs the President to submit all such information to the priority energy project and propose a decision schedule to assist State and local authorities in coordinating their activities with actions by the Federal Government. Title III: Judicial Review and Miscellaneous Provisions - Exempts from judicial review the actions of Federal officers or agencies pursuant to this Act, except as specified in this title. Exempts from judicial review a decision of the President granting or denying an order designating a proposed energy facility as a priority energy project except as required by the Constitution of the United States. Sets forth judicial procedures for claims arising out of actions pursuant to this Act. Grants to the Supreme Court the exclusive authority to review an interlocutory judgment or order of the court of appeals pursuant to this title. Makes this Act effective 30 days after the date of its enactment. Provides for the expiration of the President's authority to designate priority energy projects seven years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 379 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3000. (Department of Energy funding)
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 380 (96th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3180 (Department of Energy funding).
Bill· SS. 1537 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1979
Local Energy Management Act of 1979 - Title I: Findings, Declaration of Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to establish a demonstration grant program applicable to localities proposing energy conservation and renewable energy resource development plans; (2) to establish a documentation and distribution grants program; and (3) to establish a local energy reference center to disseminate information on such programs. Title II: Program Administration - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out the provisions of this Act and to report annually to the Congress on activities of the programs established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult and cooperate with appropriate Federal and other public and private agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the programs established under this Act. Title III: Demonstration Grants Program - Authorizes the Secretary to make nonrenewable grants to localities for the development of measures to promote energy conservation and the development of renewable resources. Sets forth application and other procedures for such grants program. Title IV: Documentation and Distribution Grants Program - Authorizes the Secretary to make renewable, one-year grants to localities to document and distribute practical information on programs to promote energy conservation or the development of renewable energy resources. Sets forth application and other procedures for such grants program. Title V: General Grant Guidelines - Sets forth general guidelines for awarding grants under title III and title IV of this Act. Title VI: Local Energy Reference Center - Directs the Secretary to establish a local energy reference center to serve as a data bank and information center for localities. Sets forth the responsibilities of the center. Title VII: Technical Assistance Panel - Directs the local energy reference center to establish a technical assistance panel to provide information to localities on energy conservation and development of renewable energy resources. Title VIII: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1980, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1981, and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4839 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1979
Department of Energy Civilian Programs 1980 Authorization Act - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the following programs: (1) fossil energy coal, oil and gas programs; (2) specified conservation programs; (3) solar technology and applications programs; (4) biomass research and development programs; (5) nuclear fission energy and fusion programs; (6) geothermal energy research and development programs; (7) low head hydroelectric development programs; (8) electric energy systems programs; (9) energy storage systems programs; (10) basic energy sciences programs; (11) supply research and development; (12) high energy physics programs; (13) nuclear physics programs; (14) uranium enrichment process development programs; (15) environmental research and development programs; and (16) energy research and development. Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a high-level liquid nuclear waste management demonstration project at the Western New York Service Center in West Valley, New York. Specifies the nature of the activities to be carried out at such project and authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for fiscal year 1980 to carry out such activities. Prohibits funds authorized and appropriated in subsequent fiscal years for such project from being used by the Secretary until the Secretary, the State of New York, and other appropriate persons enter contracts and other agreements for the transfer of title to such waste, the utilization by the Secretary of Center facilities and property, the sharing of project costs, and other matters relevant to the conduct of such project. Requires the Secretary to consult with specified Federal and State agencies and the commercial operator of the Center in carrying out such project. Directs the Secretary to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees on activities conducted in connection with such project. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for supply research and development plant and capital equipment for specified projects. Stipulates that the Federal share of each plant and capital equipment construction project, with respect to Department of Energy civilian research and development programs, shall be funded exclusively from an account separate from operating expenses. Allows operating expenses to be used for: (1) any construction project having a total estimated Federal cost of $500,000 or less; (2) the conceptual design of any project; (3) the procurement and installation of individual components fabricated for research and development or testing; (4) experimental test equipment to conduct specific investigations; and (5) solar heating and cooling demonstrations. Requires that the Department notify the appropriate committees of each of the Houses 60 days in advance of commencing construction for major projects where it is in the national interest to initiate construction in advance of the next annual budget cycle. Prohibits any appropriated funds authorized by this Act from being obligated for expenditure or expended for long lead procurement, land acquisition, or construction for specified plant and capital equipment projects where the estimated total Federal cost of the project is greater than $50,000,000 unless the Congress is notified and a 60-day waiting period expires. Prohibits monies to be used to place, bury, or store in any subsurface geologic repository any irradiated nuclear fuel assembly from any nuclear reactor unless the geologic repository is designated so that all fuel assemblies can be easily and economically retrieved. Title II: Regulatory and Related Functions - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses to the Economic Regulatory Administration, the Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Energy Information Administration, and for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan functions. Title III: Commercialization and Related Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for specified renewable resources and conservation activities. Title IV: Power Marketing, Federal Leasing and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Alaska Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration. Authorizes the Bonneville Power Administration to make expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund to provide for energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources. Authorizes appropriations for specified Federal leasing and fuel data gathering and analysis programs. Title V: Nuclear Assessments, Spent Fuel Disposition, Operations, and Decontamination and Decommissioning - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for uranium resource assessment operating expenses, capital investment, construction, fuel disposition functions, and decontamination and decommissioning functions. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Secretary of Energy to conduct studies and to select temporary sites for the interim storage of spent fuel for nuclear power reactors licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and, consistent with existing law, foreign commercial reactors. Requires that the Secretary submit a report to the Congress and the President concerning the construction of any away-from-reactor facility. Stipulates that the views and comments of the Governor of any State in which there is located a spent fuel storage facility site are to be included in such report. Directs the Secretary to investigate whether it is appropriate to fund 90 percent of the cost of cleanup of the uranium mill tailing site at Edgemont, South Dakota (which is under the control of the Tennessee Valley Authority) under the provisions of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. Requires that a report on the appropriate legislative recommendations and the views and recommendations of the Tennessee Valley Authority be submitted to the Congress. Directs the Secretary to arrange for the removal of spent nuclear fuel of domestic origin from countries potentially ineligible for additional nuclear exports pursuant to specified provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Authorizes appropriations for such activities. Title VI: Other Renewable Resources and Conservation Activities - Authorizes appropriations for other renewable resources and conservation activities involving: (1) analysis and technology transfer functions regarding buildings and community systems; (2) energy extension services; (3) appropriate technology; (4) urban waste energy conservation; (5) fossil energy; (6) solar applications; and (7) industrial energy conservation. Title VII: Other Departmental Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) operating expenses and capital investment for specified uranium enrichment programs and projects; (2) commercial waste management operating expenses; and (3) Departmental administrative activities operating expenses, construction, and capital equipment acquisition and fabrication not related to construction. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, State utility commissions, and the public, to develop a civilian nuclear reactor operator training program. Directs the Secretary to conduct research on critical aspects of man-machine interactions in the operations of such reactors. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President and specified congressional committees a report on the national program for management of commercial high level waste and spent fuel, including identification of the sites being considered for license as permanent repositories for such waste or spent fuel. Directs the Secretary to use the Department's domestic energy research, development, and demonstration activities in support of its international energy program and to coordinate such international program with programs of the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, and other agencies responsible for international energy activities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for such international program, part of which is to be allocated to the design of an international program concentrating on the problems of less developed countries and part of which is to be used to implement high priority projects identified in such international program. Requires that such international activities be performed within the framework of the Development Coordination Committee and in cooperation with the Agency for International Development. Title VIII: Provisions Regarding Use of Funds - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any program in excess of the amount actually authorized for that program under this Act and any reprogramming that decreases certain authorizations by more than five percent, or $10,000,000, whichever is less, unless the Congress is notified and a 30-day waiting period expires. Sets forth limitations on the use of amounts appropriated pursuant to this Act regarding management support services and unexpended balances. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to allow the Department to use certain revenues received from uranium enrichment services, when permitted in an annual appropriation Act. Limits the use of such revenues to the payment of the cost incurred in providing such services. Requires that all monies, other than enrichment revenues and certain other receipts, collected by the Department and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in fiscal year 1980 and thereafter shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Requires that the Secretary submit to the Congress an annual report concerning enrichment service revenues. Limits the Department's use of operating funds for research, development and demonstration projects and authorizes the Department to transfer funds to other agencies to perform work for the Department. Allows authorizations in this Act for construction line item projects to remain effective without fiscal year limitation through fiscal year 1982. Authorizes appropriations to pay for automatic pay increases. Limits the Department's travel expenses. Prohibits the Department from using funds appropriated under this Act for renovation, furnishing, or repair of facilities to provide temporary or permanent space for personnel relocated as a result of the establishment of the Department. Limits the use of funds available for direct and indirect purchases of gasoline in amounts in excess of 80 percent of the amount purchased by the Department in fiscal year 1979. Exempts from the provisions of this Act any authorization for appropriations in any other law for fiscal year 1980 for any military application of nuclear energy, for research and development in support of the armed forces, or for the common defense and security of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 4852 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1979
Energy Security Corporation Act - Title I: Corporate Status, General Powers, Subsidiaries, and Tax Status - Establishes an Energy Security Corporation for the production of synthetic fuels and solar energy. Sets forth the powers of such Corporation. Empowers the Corporation to create wholly-owned subsidiaries to carry out authorized functions of such Corporation. Exempts the Corporation from all Federal, State, or local taxation. Title II: Structure and Organization - Vests the powers of the Corporation in a Board of Directors. Sets forth the membership structure of such Board. Subjects Directors, officials, and employees of the Corporation to conflict of interest provisions of Federal law. Requires the Corporation to submit a quarterly report to the President and Congress on its financial condition, an annual report on the Corporation's operations during the year, and a report, on or before September 30, 1986, of the overall impact of the Corporation with a plan for liquidation of the Corporation in the event that its authority is not extended by Congress. Title III: Energy Bonds - Authorizes the Corporation to issue interest-bearing energy bonds for purchase by the general public in denominations not larger than $50. Guarantees such bonds to the extent of $5,000,000,000. Exempts principal and interest of such energy bonds from State and local taxation, other than estate, inheritance, and gift tax. Excludes interest on such bonds from gross income for Federal income tax purposes. Permits a taxpayer to exclude from gross income one-half of the cost of energy bonds purchased from the Corporation, up to a maximum of $1,000. Title IV: Energy Production Powers of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to own, lease, purchase, and operate facilities for the production of synthetic fuel or solar energy. Prohibits the leasing of any facility to individuals or entities controlled by a foreign government. Authorizes the Corporation to grant loans, not in excess of $83,000,000,000 at any one time, to persons or businesses engaged in the production of synthetic fuels or solar energy. Permits the Corporation to exercise the right of eminent domain. Title V: Environmental Provisions - Requires the establishment within the Corporation of a division to assist the Board of Directors in obtaining permits and licenses required by law for the production of synthetic fuels and solar energy. Specifies that the Corporation and any producer of synthetic fuel who receives assistance under this Act shall not be required to meet air or water environmental standards more stringent than those which can be met only by the best available technology. Title VI: Definitions - Defines terms used in this Act. Title VII: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. Title VIII: Sunset - Terminates the Corporation 12 years from the date of enactment of this Act. Title IX: General Provisions - Provides for severability of provisions which are declared invalid by a court from remaining provisions of this Act. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. Establishes an Energy Security Corporation for the production of synthetic fuels and solar energy. Authorizes such Corporation to issue interest- bearing energy bonds to the general public and to operate facilities for the production of synthetic fuels and solar energy. Terminates such Corporation after 12 years.
Bill· HRH.R. 4820 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1979
Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for converting wind energy into electricity. Sets as a goal of such program the attainment of a total megawatt capacity of at lease 500 megawatts from wind energy systems by fiscal year 1986 and the reduction of the average cost of electricity produced by such systems to a level competitive with conventional energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into such contracts and make such grants as may be necessary or appropriate for the development of wind energy systems for commercial production and utilization. Directs the Secretary to enter into arrangements with appropriate Federal agencies to carry out projects and activities with respect to Federal facilities as may be appropriate for the demonstration of wind energy systems which are suitable and effective for use in such facilities. Sets forth criteria for selection of programs consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to monitor, collect and evaluate data and information, and conduct studies and investigations relating to wind energy systems and programs. Directs the Secretary to assure that information relating to programs, projects and other activities conducted under this Act are widely disseminated to Federal, State, and local authorities, relevant segments of the economy, the scientific community and the public, so as to promote the use of wind energy to the maximum extent feasible. Directs the Secretary to assure that small businesses will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs conducted under this Act to the maximum extent practicable. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4830 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1979
Middle Distillate Fuel Control Act of 1979 - Directs the President to promulgate a regulation under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 providing price and allocation controls for middle distillate fuels.
Bill· HRH.R. 4822 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1979
Solar and Energy Conservation Commercialization Act - Amends the National Housing Act to specify additional types of solar energy systems eligible for financial assistance under such Act. Stipulates that such systems shall include solar heating and cooling and hot water systems, geothermal and wind energy systems, and other energy conservation measures and equipment such as insulation, heat pumps, and devices to improve furnace efficiency. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to individuals and families to assist in the purchase of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation measures and equipment. Authorizes grants and loans for similar purposes to neighborhood, community, or nonprofit groups. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make loans to small businesses to assist in the purchase and installation of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation improvements and equipment. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Energy Administrator to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this Act and to jointly submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on activities carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1983.