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Bill· SS. 2627 (96th)referred

Department of Energy Authorization for Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1980-Civilian Applications

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1980

Department of Energy Authorization for Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1980 - Civilian Applications - Declares that funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1980 under this Act supplement appropriations to the Department of Energy under specified appropriation Acts. Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) operating and capital equipment expenses for the coal fossil fuel program; (2) operating expenses for supply research and development programs in solar, nuclear fission, and low-head hydroelectric power; and (3) supply research and development plant and capital equipment for nuclear fission advanced nuclear systems capital equipment not related to construction. Title II: Regulation and Information and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for: (1) the Economic Regulatory Administration (with possible additional necessary sums for gasoline rationing expenses); (2) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (3) an Energy Information program. Title III: Commercialization and Related Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for the following commercialization and related conservation activities programs: (1) Buildings and Community Systems; (2) Transportation; (3) State and Local; and (4) Energy Information Campaign. Title IV: Other Departmental Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) operating expenses for uranium enrichment diffusion operations and support; (2) operating expenses for Departmental administrative management and support; and (3) Departmental administrative activities; plant and capital equipment and specified in-house energy management alternative energy source projects.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 90 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would discriminate against and harm recreational boating and our recreation industry.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1980

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.

Bill· HRH.R. 7190 (96th)referred

Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1980

Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980 - Declares that the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act is to establish a research and development program for developing practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program. Sets forth the goals of such program, including: (1) development of cost-beneficial changes in the design and operation of nuclear powerplants; and (2) identification of the aptitude, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance. Directs the Secretary to coordinate such activities with other Government agencies and industries dealing with complex man-machine systems. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into international agreements in the development and implementation of such program. Directs the Secretary to prepare a report identifying the risks associated with the use of all potentially significant electrical energy sources and to submit such report to: (1) the President; (2) the House Committee on Science and Technology; and (3) the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Directs that a summary of such report and a statement of its availability to the public be published in the Federal Register. Directs the Secretary to update such report annually. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of research and development activities under this Act. Directs that such plan be transmitted to Congress annually along with a statement setting forth specified changes in such plan and other pertinent information. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 7163 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to further the objectives of national energy policy of conserving oil and natural resources through removing excessive burdens on production of coal.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1980

Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to limit the sum of all severance taxes or fees, for any fiscal year, levied upon or collected from any taxpayer by a State or any political subdivision thereof on coal destined for shipment in interstate commerce for use in any powerplant or major fuel- burning installation or on any improvements or other rights, property, or assets produced, owned, or used in connection with the production of such coal. States that such tax shall not exceed a total of 12 1/2 percent of the value of such coal produced during a fiscal year.

Bill· SS. 2598 (96th)referred

A bill to require petroleum produced from the Naval Petroleum Reserves to be sold in exchange for crude oil to be deposited in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1980

Directs the Secretary of the Navy to sell petroleum produced from the Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 1 and 3 only to persons who agree to deposit, or to cause to be deposited, in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve within 30 days an equivalent amount of crude oil in return for payment by the Secretary of the appropriate current market price for such crude oil at the point of transfer of title, taking specified factors into consideration.

Bill· HRH.R. 7136 (96th)referred

Community Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1980

Community Energy Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth: (1) congressional findings; (2) the purpose of this Act (to develop a national community energy policy); and (3) definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Local Energy Management Partnership Community Energy Block Grants - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy conservation block grants from the Solar and Conservation Reserve in order to encourage units of general local government to adopt and implement community plans and programs designed to achieve significant energy savings and encourage the use of renewable energy resources. Requires a grant applicant to submit a three year comprehensive community energy conservation strategy which describes energy needs and directives. Directs the Secretary to annually review and audit each grantee's program. Provides that 80 percent of funds appropriated for grants in any year shall be allocated to metropolitan areas. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to units of local government and to States and areawide planning organizations on behalf of units of local government to implement energy projects which the Secretary finds will contribute to a significant reduction in the use of nonrenewable energy supplies. Prohibits making such grants: (1) if the grant will not primarily benefit the public; (2) for projects intended to facilitate the relocation of industrial or commercial plants of facilities, unless the relocation does not significantly and adversely affect the unemployment or economic base from which the plant is to be relocated; or (3) for projects which could be successful without Federal financial assistance. Directs the Secretary to annually review and audit such projects. Limits to 80 percent the funds available for grants to units of local government located in metropolitan areas. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to establish and operate a National Community Energy Reference Center to provide information and technical assistance in planning and implementing local programs and activities in conservation and renewable resources to units of local government, areawide planning organizations, and neighborhood and community-based organizations. Title III: State Energy Management Partnership - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to assist States and Indian tribes to develop, implement, or modify a State energy plan, or portion thereof, submitted pursuant to its energy plan and to provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes for energy planning and management. Directs the Secretary to prescribe guidelines for State energy plans which plans shall include: (1) a description of State energy supply and demand and of it goals and policies; (2) a management plan for, and a description of, planned uses of funds provided pursuant to this Act and under any other Federal financial assistance program that the State intends to use to implement the State energy plan; (3) a description of how the State plans to implement the energy conservation and renewable resource programs required by this Act; (4) preparation of a State emergency conservation plan prepared pursuant to the Emergency Energy Conservation Act; (5) a description of the provisions of the participation of units of local government, Indian tribes, and the public; (6) a program to grant appropriate units of local government authority to enact energy related ordinances which include mandatory measures; and (7) a description of the means by which the preparation and implementation of the State energy plan will be coordinated with plans and programs of State agencies and units of local government for economic development, transportation, environmental protection, coastal management, and other energy-related purposes, and assurance that due regard will be given to the needs of the poor, handicapped, and elderly. Requires each State receiving financial assistance pursuant to its State energy plan to: (1) implement the Building Energy Performance Standards program of the Energy Conservation and Production Act; (2) permit motor vehicles to turn right ar a red light after stopping; (3) provide for a program to prevent unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce which relate to the implementation of energy conservation and renewable resource measures; (4) promote the availability of carpools, vanpools, and public transportation; (5) utilize energy conservation measures and renewable resources in State facilities; and (6) provide for an energy extension program as described in the National Energy Extension Service Act. Requires a State receiving assistance pursuant to its State energy plan to provide: (1) for a satisfactory consultation process with local government units, Indian tribes, and the public; (2) financial assistance to local government units; and (3) for the direct involvement of those units of local government that own and operate a public utility engaged in energy demand and supply forecasting activities as must be provided for in a State energy plan. Sets forth various administrative provisions, including that a State or unit of local government receiving financial assistance, under its State energy plan must provide that at least 70 percent of the assistance will be spent for the development and implementation of programs for energy conservation and renewable resources. Authorizes a State to make an annual consolidated application for financial assistance authorized under this Act and under any State energy program or programs. Repeals provisions of the National Energy Extension Service Act which provide for the establishment, implementation, and authorization of appropriations for the Energy Extension Service.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 88 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution stating that the Congress does favor the submission of the President with respect to the Second Amendment for Co-operation Between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United States of America of May 11, 1959, done at Vienna, Austria, on January 14, 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1980

Declares that Congress favors the President's submission of the text of the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United States.

Bill· SS. 2576 (96th)referred

Community Energy Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1980

Community Energy Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth: (1) Congressional findings; (2) the purpose of this Act (to develop a national community energy policy); and (3) definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Local Energy Management Partnership - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy conservation block grants (from the Solar and Conservation Reserve) in order to encourage units of general government to adopt and implement community plans and programs designed to achieve significant energy savings and encourage the use of renewable energy resources. Requires a grant applicant to submit a three-year comprehensive community energy conservation strategy which describes energy needs and directives. Directs the Secretary to annually review and audit each grantee's program. Provides that 80 percent of funds appropriated for grants in any year shall be allocated to metropolitan areas. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to units of local government and to States and areawide planning organizations in behalf of units of local government to implement energy projects which the Secretary finds will contribute to a significant reduction in the use of nonrenewable energy supplies. Prohibits making such grants: (1) if the grant will not primarily benefit the public; (2) for projects intended to facilitate the (relocation of industrial or commercial plants of facilities, unless the relocation does not significantly and adversely affect the unemployment or economic base from which the plant is to be relocated; or (3) for projects which could be successful without Federal financial assistance. Directs the Secretary to annually review and audit such projects. Limits to 80 percent the funds available for grants to units of local government located in metropolitan areas. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to establish and operate a National Community Energy Reference Center to provide information and technical assistance in planning and implementing local programs and activities in conservation and renewable resources to units of local government, areawide planning organizations, and neighborhood and community-based organizations. Title III: State Energy Management Partnership - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to assist States and Indian tribes to develop, implement, or modify a State energy plan, or portion thereof, submitted pursuant to its energy plan and to provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes for energy planning and management. Directs the Secretary to prescribe guidelines for State plans which shall include: (1) a description of State energy supply and demand and of its goals and policies; (2) a management plan for, and a description of, planned uses of funds provided pursuant to this Act and under any other Federal financial assistance program that the State intends to use to implement the State energy plan; (3) a description of how the State plans to implement this energy conservation and renewable resource programs required by this Act; (4) preparation of a State emergency conservation plan prepared pursuant to the Emergency Energy Conservation Act; (5) a description of the provisions of the participation of units of local government, Indian tribes, and the public; (6) a program to grant appropriate units of local government authority to enact related ordinances which include mandatory measures; and (7) a description of the means by which the preparation and implementation of the State energy plan will be coordinated with plans and programs of State agencies and units of local government for economic development, transportation, environmental protection, coastal management, and other energy-related purposes, and assurance that due regard will be given to the needs of the poor, handicapped, and elderly. Requires each State receiving financial assistance pursuant to its State energy plan to: (1) implement the Building Energy Performance Standards program of the Energy Conservation and Production Act; (2) permit motor vehicles to turn right at a red light after stopping; (3) provide for a program to prevent unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce which relate to the implementation of energy conservation and renewable resource measures; (4) promote the availability of carpools, vanpools, and public transportation; (5) utilize energy conservation measures and renewable resources in State facilities; and (6) provide: (1) for a energy extension program as described in the National Energy Extension Service Act. Requires a State receiving assistance pursuant to its State energy plan to provide: (1) for a satisfactory consultation process with local government units, Indian tribes, and the public; (2) financial assistance to local government units; and (3) for the direct involvement of those units of local government that own and operate a public utility engaged in energy demand and supply forecasting activities as must be provided for ina State energy plan. Sets forth various administrative provisions, including that a State or unit of local government receiving financial assistance, under its State energy plan, must provide that at least 70 percent of the assistance will be spent for the development and implementation of programs for energy conservation and renewable resources. Authorizes a State to make an annual consolidated application for financial assistance under this Act and under any State energy program or programs. Repeals provisions of the National Energy Extension Service Act which provide for the establishment, implementation, and authorization of appropriations for the Energy Extension Service.

Bill· HRH.R. 7094 (96th)referred

Energy Transportation Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1980

Energy Transportation Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to apportion funds for the repair of toll free public roads which have incurred a substantial increase in use and deterioration as a result of the transportation of coal, other energy resources, or related equipment, to meet national energy requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to apportion funds for the elimination of hazards at rail-highway intersections where there is a substantial increase in rail or highway traffic as a result of the transportation of coal, other energy resources, or related equipment, to meet national energy requirements. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes for fiscal years 1981 through 1990 out of the Highway Trust Fund.

Bill· SS. 2570 (96th)referred

Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980

Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1980 - Amends the Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979 to authorize the President to require payment to the Secretary of the Treasury by each person engaged in the production or importation of motor fuel of an emergency motor fuel rationing fee, which shall remain in effect as specified in this Act, to be levied on each gallon of fuel produced or imported into the United States. Stipulates that such fee may only be put into effect if: (1) there is a severe interruption of the energy supply, or it is necessary for the United States to comply with obligations under the international energy program; (2) the President has transmitted to Congress information to that effect; and (3) neither House of Congress disapproves. Authorizes the President to make the fee effective without regard to the above if: (1) the President has transmitted to Congress a request to waive the requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which provides an expedited procedure for energy conservation contingency plans; and (2) Congress approves the request within 30 days. Sets forth guidelines for determining the fee, including: (1) the need to restrain consumption; (2) the need to maintain orderly commerce in refined petroleum products in the U.S.; (3) the need to moderate the effect of the consumption of motor fuel in the U.S. on world petroleum markets and on the price of crude oil and refined petroleum products in such markets; and (4) the need to capture and return to end use that portion of the price of fuel, which without the fee, would result in revenue in excess of the unavoidable cost of producing or importing the fuel. Defines "severe energy supply interruption" as a national energy supply shortage which: (1) results in or will result in a daily shortfall in the U.S. of gasoline, diesel fuel, and No. 2 heating oil for a period in excess of 30 days of an amount equal to 20 percent or more of projected daily demand; (2) is not manageable under other energy emergency authorities; (3) is expected to last for a period of time such that the adequacy of domestic gasoline, diesel fuel, and No. 2 heating oil stocks will be seriously threatened; and (4) is having or could have a major adverse impact on the national health, safety, or economy. Establishes the Emergency Motor Fuel Rationing Trust Fund in the United States Treasury to consist of the fee imposed by this Act less those amounts disbursed as rebates. Entitles to a rebate each individual entitled to assignment of rights, and evidence of such rights, entitling such individual to obtain motor fuel in precedence to others under the rationing contingency plan in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Provides that such individuals shall receive rebates in the form of reduced income tax withholding, increased supplemental security income payments; increased veteran's benefits or other methods.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 163 (96th)referred

A joint resolution to disapprove the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980

Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Bill· HRH.R. 7076 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish a limitation of time for issuing remedial orders under that Act and commencing certain enforcement actions under other energy laws.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980

Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish a time limit for the issuance of remedial orders under such Act and under other specified Acts.

Bill· HRH.R. 7082 (96th)referred

A bill to require the President to reduce the amount of energy consumed by the Federal Government.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980

Requires the President to take the necessary actions to insure that the Government consumes 20 percent less energy during the first calendar year beginning 60 months after enactment of this Act than it consumed during the calendar year in which this Act is enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 7078 (96th)referred

Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980

Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980 - Declares that the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act is to establish a research and development program for developing practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program. Sets forth the goals of such program, including: (1) development of cost-beneficial changes in the design and operation of nuclear powerplants; and (2) identification of the aptitude, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance. Directs the Secretary to coordinate such activities with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other Government agencies and industries dealing with complex man-machine systems. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into international agreements in the development and implementation of such program. Directs the Secretary to prepare a report identifying the risks associated with the use of all potentially significant electrical energy sources and to submit such report to: (1) the President; (2) the House Committee on Science and Technology; and (3) the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Directs that a summary of such report and a statement of its availability to the public be published in the Federal Register. Directs the Secretary to update such report annually. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of research and development activities under this Act. Directs that such plan be transmitted to Congress annually along with a statement setting forth specified changes in such plan and other pertinent information. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 160 (96th)referred

A joint resolution disapproving the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1980

Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 531 (96th)open

A joint resolution disapproving the imposition, effective March 15, 1980, by the President of fees on the importation of crude oil and gasoline.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1980

Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 159 (96th)open

A joint resolution disapproving the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1980

Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 399 (96th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continued need for energy conservation.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1980

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should extend the building temperature restrictions program beyond the April 16, 1980 termination date.

Bill· HRH.R. 6992 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, by establishing a Uranium Enrichment Fund within the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1980

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish in the United States Treasury a uranium enrichment fund to consist of: (1) all receipts, collections, and recoveries of the Secretary of Energy from the provision of services for the production or enrichment of uranium in the isotope 235, and the sale, lease, distribution, or transfer of uranium and activities incident thereto; (2) all proceeds derived from the sale of bonds by the Secretary pursuant to such Act and from activities incident thereto; (3) the unexpended balance of any funds available prior to the effective date of this Act relating to production or enrichment of uranium; and (4) any appropriations made by Congress to the fund. Sets forth requirements concerning the Secretary's authority to make expenditures from such fund for uranium production and enrichment activities. Authorizes the Secretary to request the investment of funds in excess of current needs by the Secretary of the Treasury in United States obligations. Authorizes the Secretary to issue and sell to the Secretary of the Treasury bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness to assist in financing uranium production and enrichment facilities and activities incident thereto.

Bill· HRH.R. 7007 (96th)referred

A bill granting the consent of Congress to the Southern States Energy Compact, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1980

Interstate Compact - Grants congressional approval to the Southern States Energy Compact.

Bill· HRH.R. 6999 (96th)referred

Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1980

Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980 - Title I: Accelerated Fuel Conversions of Certain Powerplants - Prohibits the use of petroleum or natural gas as a primary energy source after the 90th day following the enactment of this Act by any powerplant capable of converting to coal or other alternate fuel, without express exemption approved by the Secretary of Energy. Provides a procedure for procuring a stay of such prohibition pending consideration of such exemption. Limits the duration of any exemption to: (1) two years after its approval; or (2) December 31, 1985, whichever is later. Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any owner or operator of any alternate fuel capable powerplant for up to 50 percent of any amounts paid or incurred after November 9, 1978, for the conversion of such powerplant from the use of petroleum to coal or another alternate fuel as a primary energy source. Disqualifies from eligibility for such a grant any powerplant for which an exemption is sought. Specifies grant application requirements. Excludes from the reasonable costs coverable by a grant any costs for real estate acquisition, or for facilities, equipment, or improvements which are not at the same site as the designated powerplant. Requires: (1) publication in the Federal Register of every such grant application upon receipt, with opportunity afforded for public comment; and (2) consultation by the Secretary with the Governor (or designee) of the State where the powerplant is located, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Conditions award of a grant upon assurances that the conversion of the powerplant involved will occur not later than December 31, 1983, or three years after grant approval. Prohibits payment of any grant funds to any State regulated utility unless the State regulatory authority has certified to the Secretary, and the Secretary is satisfied, that the base used for ratemaking purposes by such utility will be reduced by the amount of the grant. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility which owns or operates any existing electric powerplant using coal as a primary energy source, for any reasonable amounts paid or incurred after enactment for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur atmospheric pollutants emitted by such powerplant. Requires the Secretary to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of any application for such a grant and authorizes approval if approval has been recommended by the Administrator. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sulfur removal systems for which grants are made. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any person for up to 20 percent of the reasonable costs paid or incurred for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur content of coal committed for use in any powerplant. Prohibits recovery after December 31, 1983, of any costs incurred by an electric utility for petroleum or natural gas used for certain powerplants by use of an automatic adjustment clause in its rate schedule, without express exemption by the Secretary. Title II: Additional Incentives for Reduction of Powerplant Use of Petroleum and Natural Gas - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility for reasonable costs incurred after enactment of this Act carrying out an approved fuel displacement plan. Limits the amount of a utility's grant to its pro rata share of the total appropriation for such grants, determined according to the ratio of: (1) the utility's base period fuel usage to (2) the estimated base period fuel usage of all electric utilities. Keys the obligation of approved grant amounts to any utility to the fuel reduction target established in its fuel displacement plan, depending on the percentage by which such target meets or falls short of such utility's pro rata share of a national fuel reduction goal of 600,000 barrels per day of petroleum and natural gas. Makes available additional grant amounts for any excess of such pro rata share. Sets a maximum grant ceiling of $4.00 per barrel of petroleum or natural gas conserved under the utility's fuel displacement plan. Specifies application and reporting requirements. Sets a minimum grant funds pay-out schedule of five years. Provides for recapture by the United States of funds paid out to any utility failing to meet the fuel displacement target established in its fuel displacement plan. Sets the period beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1978, as the base period for purposes of determining base period fuel usage. Specifies factors for appropriate adjustments to the base period fuel usage. Specifies general contents of any fuel displacement plan. Requires prior approval of any such plan by the appropriate State regulatory authority in the case of a State regulated electric utility before the Secretary may approve same. States that such prior approval shall be deemed to satisfy any State or local requirement that construction or operation of a new powerplant is permissible only if such facility is demonstrated to be needed because of an increase in demand for power. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires every electric utility which consumed 250,000 barrels or more of petroleum or natural gas per year between January 1, 1974, and December 31, 1978, to prepare a study of its fuel usage containing a 15-year forecast of: (1) the estimated costs of continuing to use petroleum or natural gas as a primary energy source; and (2) the total estimated cost of converting existing powerplants to coal or other alternate fuel use, constructing new plants using coal or other alternate fuel as a primary energy source, and implementing energy conservation programs to eliminate or reduce the use of petroleum and natural gas. Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any State agency which meets specified requirements of an Office of Consumer Services for the purpose of assisting consumers in making presentations directly related to the development and review of fuel displacement plans. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Specifies circumstances under which funds appropriated for the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy may be used for program administration relating to this Act. Limits the making of grants under this Act to capital costs. Requires final action on grant applications within six months after filing. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as permitting any powerplant to delay or avoid compliance with applicable environmental requirements.

Bill· SS. 2498 (96th)referred

A bill to amend Section 167 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Public-Law 94-587, to extend by one year and increase the funding authority for the National Hydroelectric Power Resources Study.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1980

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend by one year the national hydroelectric power resources study and to increase the funding authority for such study from $7,000,000 to $8,000,000.

Law· SS. 2492 (96th)open

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1980

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980 - Title I: Regulation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Facilities and Plantships - Prohibits any person from owning, constructing, or operating an ocean thermal energy conversion facility and prohibits United States citizens from owning, constructing, or operating an ocean thermal energy conversion plantship without a license issued pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue, transfer, amend, or renew licenses for the ownership, construction, and operation of such facilities or plantships upon application and in accordance with this Act. Sets forth criteria for determining whether to issue such licenses, and directs the Administrator to prescribe any conditions deemed necessary to carry out this Act or which are required by any Federal department or agency. Directs the Administrator to establish bonding requirements or other assurances necessary to assure that upon revocation or other termination of a license, the licensee will remove all components of any such facility or plantship from the ocean and the seabed as directed by the Administrator. Sets the term of such licenses at a maximum of 25 years, with a right of renewal for an additional ten years for each renewal. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies having jurisdiction over or expertise concerning any aspect of the construction or operation of such facilities or plantships to submit to the Administrator written comments as to their expertise or statutory responsibilities with respect to this or any other Federal law. Sets forth application procedures and requirements for licenses authorized for issuance by this Act, including provisions for public notice hearings, and Federal agency review. Requires that applicants for licenses remit a fee at the time of filing such application, to be determined by the Administrator, and to be deposited in the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Establishes priorities for the issuance of licenses where more than one application is submitted for the same designated application area. Establishes criminal penalties for the breaking of or injury to any submarine electric transmission cable or equipment being constructed or operated under a license issued under this Act. Requires a licensee to indemnify the owner of any vessel which sacrifices any anchor, fishing net, or other fishing gear to avoid injuring any such cable or equipment. Requires any licensee who causes any break in or injury to any submarine cable or pipeline to bear the cost of the repairs thereto. Directs the Administrator to submit applications for issuance, transfer, or renewal of any license to the Attorney General for antitrust review. Directs the Administrator to designate as an "adjacent coastal State" any coastal State either directly to be connected by electric transmission cable or pipeline to an ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship or located within 15 miles of any such proposed facility or plantship. Authorizes the Administrator to make such designation for any other State, upon request, upon a determination that there is a risk of damage to the coastal environment or if it is likely that the thermal plume of any proposed facility or plantship would impinge on possible locations for other ocean thermal energy conversion facilities or plantships which would be connected to such State. Requires that the Administrator transmit to the Governor of any designated adjacent coastal State a complete copy of each license application. Prohibits the issuance of any license for an ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship without consultation with the Governor of such State where such State has an approved coastal zone management program in effect pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. Directs the Administrator to condition the license granted so as to make it consistent with such State program. Prohibits the Administrator from issuing such licenses for any facility or plantship unless the adjacent coastal State to which such facility or plantship is to be directly connected has an approved coastal zone management plan in effect. Authorizes State to enter into agreements or compacts to apply for such licenses and to establish agencies for implementing such agreements or compacts. Requires the Administrator to issue regulations requiring licensees to pursue diligently such facility or plantship construction and operation and authorizes the termination of any license for failure to comply with such regulations. Directs the Administrator to initiate a program to assess the environmental effects of such facilities or plantships so as to determine whether their cumulative impact requires that a limit be placed on the number or total capacity of such facilities or plantships to be licensed under this Act. States that the issuance of such licenses is deemed to be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment for purposes of the environmental impact statement provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the preparation of a consolidated environmental impact statement by the Administrator and other involved Federal agencies and departments. Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue regulations and enforce procedures concerning any ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship, including rules on vessel movement, transfer of materials between facilities and plantships and transport vessels, designation of anchorage areas, maintenance, law enforcement, and the equipment, training, and maintenance required to prevent pollution of and other adverse impacts on the marine environment and to clean up any pollutants which may be discharged. Directs the Secretary to designate a zone of appropriate size around and including any ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship for the purpose of navigational safety, and to establish safety zones during the period of construction of such facilities or plantships. States that for the purposes of the vessel inspection laws, such facilities and plantships shall be deemed to be vessels. Requires that licenses include such conditions as necessary to ensure that construction and operation of such facilities and plantships are conducted with reasonable regard for navigation, fishing, energy production, scientific research, or other uses of the high seas, including the operation of other ocean thermal energy conversion plantships and facilities. Authorizes the inspection and monitoring of licensees' activities, and sets forth procedures thereon. Sets forth provisions for the suspension, revocation, and termination of licenses for failure to comply with provisions of this Act or applicable rules or conditions issued or imposed by the Administrator under the authority of this Act. Includes provisions for the immediate suspension of facility or plantship construction or operation upon a determination by the Administrator that such action is necessary to protect public health and safety or to eliminate dangers to the environment, or upon a determination by the President that such suspension is necessary to avoid a conflict with any international obligation of the United States established by treaty or convention. Sets forth provisions concerning recordkeeping, reports, and public access to information. Authorizes licensees to relinquish to the Administrator any right to conduct construction or operation of such a facility or plantship, but stipulates that such relinquishment shall not relieve the licensee of any obligation or liability established by this Act. Authorizes civil actions by any person having a valid legal interest which is or may be adversely affected by actions of licensees or by the failure of the Administrator to comply with the requirements of this Act. Authorizes judicial review of any decision of the Administrator concerning a license. Title II: Maritime Financing for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion - States that for the purposes of the Merchant Marine Act: (1) any ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship licensed under this Act, and any vessel providing shipping service to or from such facilities or plantships, shall be deemed to be a vessel operated in the foreign or domestic commerce of the United States; and (2) any vessel documented under the laws of the United States and providing such service shall be deemed to be used in, and used in an essential service in, the foreign commerce or foreign trade of the United States. Amends the Federal Ship Mortgage Insurance provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, to include such facilities and plantships in the definition of "vessel" and to add a definition of "ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship." Amends such provisions to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to guarantee, or make a commitment to guarantee, payment of the principal of and interest on an obligation which aids in financing a vessel designed for use as an ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship. Increases the aggregate principal amount which may be guaranteed with respect to such facilities or plantships constructed without the aid of a construction-differential subsidy. Increases the aggregate unpaid principal amount of obligations guaranteed under such Act to $12,000,000,000, and requires that $2,000,000,000 of such amount be limited to obligations pertaining to demonstration ocean thermal energy conversion facilities or plantships guaranteed under such Act. Establishes the OTEC Demonstration Fund as a special sub-account of the Federal Ship Financing Fund, to be used for obligation guarantees authorized by such Act which do not otherwise qualify under other sections thereof. Limits to five the number of ocean thermal energy conversion facilities or plantships which may obtain obligation guarantees. Title III: Enforcement - Provides for the enforcement of provisions of this Act and rules or orders issued thereunder and lists prohibited acts. Authorizes the Administrator to issue compliance orders to any person for violation of specified provisions of this Act and to request the Attorney General to commence civil action for relief or civil penalties for any violation for which the Administrator is authorized to issue such compliance orders. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for such violations as specified. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Administrator, after consultation with the Secretary of State, to issue amendments to any regulations issued under this Act to conform such regulations to any treaty ratified by the United States as a result of any United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. Exempts from the provisions of this Act any ocean thermal energy conversion facility or plantship designated by the Secretary of Energy as a demonstration project. Sets forth provisions concerning the relationship of other laws to the facilities and plantships authorized for construction and operation under this Act, including a provision that the law of the nearest adjacent coastal State to which such a licensed facility is connected by electric transmission cable or pipeline is declared to be the law of the United States. Directs the Administrator to establish standards and regulations for the safe construction and operation of submarine electric transmission cables and equipment over which the United States has jurisdiction. Directs the Administrator to submit to Congress an annual report on the administration of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6949 (96th)referred