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Bill· SS. 3620 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1974
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act Amendments - Provides that appropriations authorized under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act shall be used for pipeline safety programs approved under provisions of such Act. Disallows appropriations authorized under such Act from being used as grants-in-aid. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975 through 1978 for grants to aid State enforcement of such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15323 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1974
Revises, under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, the method of providing for public remuneration in the event of a nuclear incident and the classes of persons eligible for such remuneration. Extends exemptions from the financial protection requirements and indemnification requirements for nonprofit educational institutions until August 1, 1997. Requires the Atomic Energy Commission to submit to the Congress by August 1, 1987, a detailed report concerning the need for continuation or modification of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15321 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1974
Small Business Solar Energy Development Act - Title I: Installation Incentives - Establishes a program to be administered by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide financial incentives for (1) the installation of solar heating and cooling equipment or systems in any industrial or commercial structure, residential dwelling, or other structure; and (2) the conversion of any such structure to provide for the use of any equipment or system. Provides that incentive grants under this title may not exceed $1,000. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977 to carry out this title. Title II: Objectives and Goals - Establishes a program to provide incentives to small business concerns for the commercially applicable development of solar heating and cooling equipment or systems, and for the development of programs and techniques for solar energy use. Provides that the amount of any incentive which a small business concern may receive under this title shall not exceed $25,000. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977 to carry out this title. Title III: Authorization of Administrator to Provide Incentive Payments - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to make such payments on such terms as shall be warranted under the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 213 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1974
Directs the President to establish a special task force to be known as the Construction Industry Task Force. States that it shall be the purpose of the Task Force to help expedite the construction of energy producing facilities. Directs the Task Force to deal with specific construction problems presented to it by representatives of associations, industries, unions, environmentalists, and other groups by reviewing information from the planners concerned, defining the scope of the problem as it relates to the construction industry engaged in the construction of energy-producing facilities, and communicating national energy requirements to local energy sources. Directs that it shall be the function of the Task Force to make recommendations to interested parties aimed at minimizing the amount of construction time needed for the establishment of energy-producing facilities without disrupting the resources of the construction industry. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution.
Bill· HRH.R. 15253 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974
Increases appropriations for fiscal years 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978 for the development of thermonuclear fusion power by the Atomic Energy Commission, acting through its own facilities or through cooperative arrangements with public and private institutions, organizations, and persons, in order to assure full-scale production of thermonuclear fusion power no later than the end of this century.
Bill· HRH.R. 15252 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974
Helium Storage Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to collect and store crude helium in the existing Federal helium pipeline and storage system under conditions set forth in this Act. Provides for the redelivery of helium under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15247 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Research Fellowship Act - Title I: University Coal Research Laboratories - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the National Academy of Engineering, to designate five institutions of higher education at which universtiy coal research laboratories will be established and operated. States that in making designations under this Act the Director shall consider the following criteria: (1) the institution of higher education shall be located in a State with abundant coal reserves, (2) the institution of higher education shall have experience in research in the basic sciences applicable to coal research, and (3) the institution of higher education has the capacity to establish and operate the coal laboratories to be assisted under this title. Provides that not more than one coal laboratory established pursuant to this title shall be located in a single State. Specifies information to be included in applications by institutions of higher education desiring to be designated under this title. Authorizes, the Director to make grants to any designated institution of higher education to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and maintaining a coal laboratory. States that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,000,000 for the construction of its coal research laboratory, including initially installed fixed equipment, nor may it receive more than $1,500,000 for initially installed movable equipment, nor may it receive more than $500,000 for new program startup expenses. Provides that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,500,000 per year from the Federal Government for operating expenses. Establishes an advisory council on coal research. Stipulates that the advisory council shall advise the Director with respect to the general administration of this title, and furnish such additional advice as he may request. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Energy Resource Graduate Fellowships - Authorizes the Director to award under the provisions of this title not to exceed one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. States that fellowships shall be awarded under the provisions of this title for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of fuels and energy. Provides that fellowships shall be awarded to students in programs leading to master's degrees. States that such fellowships may be awarded for graduate study and research at any institution of higher education, library, archive, or any other research center approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissioner of Education. Provides that recipients of fellowships under this title shall be: (1) persons who have been accepted by an institution of higher education for graduate study leading to an advanced degree or for a professional degree, and (2) persons who plan a career in the field of energy resources, production, or utilization. States that each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend of $4,000 for each academic year of study, and an additional amount of $500 for each such calendar year of study shall be paid to such person on account of each of his dependents. Authorizes appropriations of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Bill· SS. 3583 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Petroleum Price Rollback and Control Act - Requires the President, under the provisions of the Energy Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, to exercise his authority under such Act and the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended, to stabilize the price of domestic crude petroleum. Requires the price of domestic crude petroleum produced from any property to be stabilized at levels not to exceed levels prevailing on May 15, 1973, in accordance with orders and regulations prescribed under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended. Provides that the President shall order the price for any such petroleum to increase by the actual amount of increased costs of production occurring after May 15, 1973. Requires that such orders shall (1) state procedures, (2) give adequate and sufficient public notice of any price exceptions, and (3) disallow any profit margins on any crude oil which is greater than the applicable such margin on May 15, 1973. Requires that the regulations under this Act shall apply to any sale of crude petroleum after the date of enactment of this Act and to any sale before such date pursuant to which the buyer first obtains the right to take possession of such petroleum after such date. Defines the terms used in this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 15205 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for Federal grants-in-aid under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of $1,200,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $1,450,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, $1,700,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, and $1,950,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 15218 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Geothermal Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Title I: Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project - Establishes the Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project, which shall have responsibility for management and coordination of a national geothermal energy research, development, and demonstration program. States that such responsibility shall be carried out in cooperation with the Interior Department, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Atomic Energy Commission, and National Science Foundation. Directs the Project to explore and assess national geothermal resources and to identify promising areas for industrial exploration and development. Directs the Project to initiate a research and development program to resolve technical problems inhibiting commercial utilization of geothermal resources, including: (1) development of effective drilling methods; (2) development of methods for converting geothermal energy to useful forms; and (3) development of improved methods for controlling emissions and wastes from geothermal utilization. Directs the Project to initiate a program to design and construct geothermal demonstration plants, including design and construction of plants to produce electrical power and large scale production and utilization of useful byproducts. Title II: Loan Guarantees - Authorizes the guarantee of loans by financial institutions for commercial development of geothermal resources. Limits such loan guarantees to 75 percent of the project costs. Requires repayment of such loans in 30 years, and limits such loans for any project to $25,000,000. Authorizes the payment of the interest on such loans by an agency designated by the Project chairman if the borrower is unable to pay the interest and such payment is in the public interest. Establishes the Geothermal Resources Development Fund in the Treasury to carry out the loan guarantee and interest payment provisions of this title. Title III: General Provisions - Requires that activities under this Act shall not endanger persons or the environment. Requires semi-annual reports to the President and Congress on the progress of activities under this Act. Provides for the transfer of functions of the Project upon the establishment of a permanent Federal energy agency. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,500,000 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal year 1975 for research, development, and related activities, funded by it under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 each year to carry out the loan guarantee provisions of title II.
Bill· HRH.R. 15227 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Research Fellowship Act - Title I: University Coal Research Laboratories - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the National Academy of Engineering, to designate five institutions of higher education at which university coal research laboratories will be established and operated. States that, in making designations under this Act, the Director shall consider the following criteria: (1) the institution of higher education shall be located in a State with abundant coal reserves; (2) the institution of higher education shall have experience in coal research, expertise in several areas of coal research, and currently active, outstanding programs in coal research; and (3) the institution of higher education has the capacity to establish and operate the coal laboratories to be assisted under this title. Provides that not more than one coal laboratory established pursuant to this title shall be located in a single State. Specifies information to be included in applications by institutions of higher education desiring to be designated under this title. Authorizes the Director to make grants to any designated institution of higher education to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and maintaining a coal laboratory. States that no institution of higher education may receive more than $4,000,000 for the construction of its coal research laboratory, including initially installed fixed equipment, nor may it receive more than $1,500,000 for initially installed movable equipment, nor may it receive more than $500,000 for new program startup expenses. Provides that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,500,000 per year from the Federal Government for operating expenses. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Research. Stipulates that the Advisory Council shall advise the Director with respect to the general administration of this title, and furnish such additional advice as he may request. Authorizes appropriations of not to exceed $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 (including the cost of construction, equipment, and startup expenses) and $7,500,000 beginning with the fiscal year 1976 and for each fiscal year thereafter through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Energy Resource Graduate Fellowships - Authorizes the Director to award under the provisions of this title not to exceed one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. States that fellowships shall be awarded under the provisions of this title for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of fuels and energy. Provides that fellowships shall be awarded to students in programs leading to master's degrees. States that such fellowships may be awarded for graduate study and research at any institution of higher education, library, archive, or any other research center approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissoner of Education. Provides that recipients of fellowships under this title shall be: (1) persons who have been accepted by an institution of higher education for graduate study leading to an advanced degree or for a professional degree; and (2) persons who plan a career in the field of energy resources, production, or utilization. States that each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend of $4,000 for each academic year of study, and an additional amount of $500 for each such calendar year of study shall be paid to such person on account of each of his dependents. Authorizes appropriations of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Bill· HRH.R. 15224 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Provides for the extension of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 for one year (to February 28, 1976).
Bill· HRH.R. 15203 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Energy Conservation Act - Title I: Truth In Energy - Federal Trade Commission Act - Provides for the disclosure of the annual operating cost of major energy consuming products and systems, so that consumers can readily compare them and thereby avoid purchasing those which unnecessarily waste energy. Requires the National Bureau of Standards to identify those products which are major energy consuming household products and to devise a procedure for estimating the annual operating costs of such products. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to establish model calculation procedures for use by suppliers in determining the estimated annual operating costs of climate conditioning systems. Provides that the disclosure of the annual operating cost estimate must appear in the same place as the purchase price on the article. Title II: Automobile Fuel Economy Standards - Automobile Fuel Economy Act - Declares it to be the purpose of the Congress to encourage the development, manufacture, and sale of automobiles which are more economical to operate in terms of the amount of fuel consumed per mile traveled, and increase the industry-wide average fuel economy for new automobiles by at least 75 percent by 1984 in comparson to the industry-wide average fuel economy for new automobiles in 1974. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a minimum fuel economy standard for new automobiles introduced into commerce during and after the 1978 model year. States that such a standard shall represent the first step in a progression toward achievement of the national purpose stated in this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress no later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this title a plan for achieving the national purpose set forth in this Act. Provides for judicial review in a United States Court of Appeals of regulations promulgated in furtherance of such a plan by any person who may be adversely affected by such a regulation. States that, no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this title, each manufacturer shall cause to be affixed and each dealer shall cause to be maintained on each new automobile, in a prominent place, a sticker indicating the fuel economy and the estimated average annual fuel costs associated with the operation of such automobile. Requires the information regarding fuel economy and average annual fuel cost be a conspicuous part of any advertisement for new automobiles which mentions purchase price or acquisition cost of such automobiles. Defines prohibited conduct and unfair trade practices under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title not more than $3,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977. Title III: Automotive Research and Development - Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for, and support through loan guarantees, research and development leading to production prototypes of an advanced automobile or automobiles within four years from the date of enactment of this title and to secure the certification after testing of those prototypes which are likely to meet the Nation's long-term goals with respect to fuel economy, environmental protection, motor vehicle safety, and other objectives; and to interpret and carry out this title to preserve, enhance, and facilitate competition in research, development, and production of existing and alternative automobiles and automobile components. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than $50,000,000 to pay the interest on, and the principal balance of, any obligation guaranteed by the Secretary as to which the obligor has defaulted. Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall test each production prototype of an automobile developed in whole or in part with Federal assistance under this Act. States that the Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Board shall, upon application by a developer or by the Secretary and the receipt of test data and test results, issue or deny certification as an advanced automobile. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title not more than $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1975,1976, and 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 15170 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Highway Energy Conservation and Safety Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold funding of Federal-aid highway projects from any State which has a maximum speed limit on any public highway of over 55 miles per hour.
Bill· HRH.R. 15176 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation Act - Creates the "Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation" to establish and administer on Federal land a national program of oil shale exploration and development. Provides that the Corporation shall have a Board of Directors appointed by the President with Senate approval, such board to direct the exercise of all the powers of the Corporation. Provides that the Corporation: (1) may make contracts to carry out its functions under this Act: (2) may purchase, lease, or dispose of such property as it deems necessary; (3) shall have the power to exercise the right of eminent domain; (4) shall have such power as may be necessary for the exercise of the powers specifically conferred in this Act; (5) shall have the power to acquire or dispose of real property except for oil or gas exploration and development; (6) shall have the power to explore for oil shale on Federal lands, to develop and sell oil and gas and other oil shale products produced on Federal lands, and to build and operate all those facilities necessary for the development or sales of such resources, as authorized by this Act; (7) shall have the power to explore, develop, acquire or sell oil and gas and other oil shale products alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or public entity; (8) shall have the power to engage in research directed toward the development and utilization of oil shale deposits on Federal lands, and may build, own, and operate research testing, or demonstration facilities, alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or other public entity; (9) shall have the power to obtain and operate facilities necessary for the production, sale, transportation, or delivery of oil, gas, or other shale products; and (10) shall have the power to sell commercially valuable minerals which may be obtained incidental to the production of oil shale products on Federal lands. Authorizes the President of the United States to transfer to the Corporation the use, possession, and control of such other Federal land or personal property of the United States as he may from time to time deem necessary. Specifies, with respect to the Corporation, procedures for maintaining accounts, entering into contracts, and providing annual financial statements and reports. Provides for audit, by the Comptroller General, of the transactions of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to lease, purchase, or construct transmission pipelines within transmission distance from the place where oil and gas products from oil shale on Federal lands are produced and to interconnect with other systems. Authorizes and directs the Board of Directors of the Corporation,, in order to render financial assistance to States and local governments within whose jurisdiction the Corporation has acquired properties previously subject to State and local taxation, to pay to such State and local governments percentages of the gross proceeds derived from the operation of the Corporation. Provides that such payments are in lieu of taxation and that the Corporation, its property, franchises, and income are expressly exempted from taxation in any manner by any State or local government. Authorizes the Corporation to issue and sell bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness in order to assist in financing its oil shale resources exploration and development program and to fund such bonds. Provides criteria for setting of rates for sale of oil shale products by the Corporation. Provides that all net proceeds (over expenses) of the Corporation for each fiscal year shall be deposited in the American Indian Fund, such Fund to be created in the Treasury of the United States. Provides for the allocation of such Fund to eligible Indian tribes by the Secretary of Interior under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act. Directs that, prior to the initiation of any program of exploration or the construction of any major facility under this Act, the Corporation shall prepare an environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, such statement to be made public. Provides that hearings be held to allow interested persons to submit comments on the statement. Prohibits the Corporation from using surface mining techniques for the exploration or development of oil shale resources. Authorizes the appropriation to the Corporation for each fiscal year of all sums necessary to carry out this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 514 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress that immediate steps be taken to comply with the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 by the issuing of a regulation which will lead to a decrease in the difference between the prices charged in the various sections of the United States for refined petroleum products, as defined in such Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 513 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Urges the American people to diligently continue their energy conservation measures in the postembargo period, and congratulates the American people for their energy conservation successes since the embargo was imposed.
Law· HRH.R. 15155 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1974
Public Works for Water and Power Development and Atomic Energy Commission Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for public works for water and power development, including the Corps of Engineers-Civil, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration and other power agencies of the Department of the Interior, the Appalachian regional development programs, the Federal Power Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Atomic Energy Commission, and related independent agencies and commissions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.
Bill· SS. 3554 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to review all public lands withdrawn or reserved from energy and other mineral resource exploration, development, and production by executive action to determine which withdrawals and reservations should be terminated or modified to meet the total energy and mineral needs of the Nation, including the national defense. Establishes the Public Lands Withdrawal Review and Evaluation Commission to undertake the immediate review of all existing withdrawals, reservations, setasides, and classifications of public lands. Requires the Commission to: (1) within two years, submit to the President and the Congress its final report; and (2) within six months, submit to the President an interim report. Specifies the content of such reports. Authorizes the Commission to establish an advisory council consisting of the liaison officers and additional members representative of the various major citizens' groups interested in problems relating to the duties of the Commission. Enumerates the administrative powers of the Commission. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, to be available to the Commission until expended.
Bill· SS. 3553 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Energy Import Act - Title I: Importation of Energy Sources and Refined Energy Products From Controlled States - States that it shall be unlawful as of January 1, 1976, for any person or government, other than the Government of the United States: (1) to import into the United States any energy source extracted in a foreign country or instrumentality which is a controlled energy source state with respect to that energy source, or; (2) to import into the United States any refined energy product produced in a foreign country or instrumentality which is a controlled refined energy product state with respect to that refined energy product. Title II: United States Energy Import Administration Establishment - Creates the United States Energy Import Administration to act as the agent of the United States, with respect to the importation of any energy source into the United States extracted from any country or instrumentality which controls the sale of that energy source or the sale of the refined product. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3549 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Energy Recovery and Resource Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct and render financial, technical, and other assistance to appropriate public (whether Federal, State, interstate, or local) and private agencies and institutions, and individuals in the conduct of research, investigations, experiments, training and demonstrations relating to: (1) any adverse health and welfare effects of the release into the environment of material present in solid waste, and methods to eliminate such effects; (2) the operation and financing of solid waste disposal programs; and (3) measures necessary to aid the cleanup of inner city areas and other places which face particularly severe public health problems or other dangers because of accumulations of solid waste. States that in carrying out such provisions the Administrator is authorized to: (1) collect and make available, through publications and other appropriate means, the results of, and other information pertaining to, such research and other activities; (2) recommend model codes, ordinances, and statutes which are designed to implement the purposes of this Act; and (3) make grants-in-aid to public or private agencies, and institutions and to individuals for research, training projects, surveys, and demonstrations. Requires the Administrator to carry out an investigation and study to determine means of recovering energy and materials from solid waste, recommended uses of such materials and energy for national or international welfare, including identification of potential markets for such recovered resources. Allows the Administrator to make grants to States for the purpose of establishing statewide solid waste management and resource recovery programs. Provides that after January 1, 1977, no State shall be eligible for such a grant unless that State has developed a statewide solid waste management and resource recovery plan submitted to and approved by the Administrator consistent with the intent and requirements of this Act. Provides that in the event that a State does not submit a plan by January 1, 1977, the Administrator may receive areawide solid waste management and resource recovery plans from multijurisdictional organizations representating general units of local government. Authorizes an appropriation to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out such grants for State plans, not to exceed $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, not to exceed $75,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and not to exceed $100,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants pursuant to this Act to any State, municipal, or interstate or intermunicipal agency for the demonstration of energy resource recovery systems or for the construction of new or improved solid waste disposal facilities. States that a grant for the construction of a new or improved solid waste disposal facility may be made only if a State or interstate plan for solid waste disposal has been adopted which applies to the area involved, and the facility to be constructed is consistent with such plan, is included in a comprehensive plan for the area involved which is satisfactory to the Administrator for the purposes of this Act, and is consistent with any guidelines recommended under this Act. Authorizes an appropriation to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out such provisions not to exceed $75,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and not to exceed $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and not to exceed $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977 Authorizes the Administrator to make loans to any State, municipal, or intermunicipal agency for the implementation of resource recovery systems in those areas where resource recovery systems in private industry are unable to assure the energy and materials recovery or disposal of all materials generated in collection activities. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator for repayment of such loans. Authorizes grants or contracts to be made to pay all or a part of the costs, as may be determined by the Administrator, of any project designed to develop, expand, or carry out a program for training persons for occupations involving the management, supervision, design, operation, or maintenance of solid waste disposal and resource recovery equipment and facilities. Requires that, not later than one hundred and twenty days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall, after consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, publish in the Federal Register proposed regulations recommending effective resource recovery and solid waste management practices for use by Federal agencies. Requires the President to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act which shall insure that each executive agency shall insure compliance of its own activities with the regulations recommended under this Act and the purposes of this Act. Permits the President to exempt any single activity or facility of any department, agency, or instrumentality in the executive branch from compliance with any regulations recommended under this Act if he determines it to be in the paramount interest of the United States to do so. Requires the Administrator to publish proposed regulations for the manufacture, distribution, reuse, and recycling of products, containers, or packaging. Directs the Administrator to require that any major item of solid waste for which standards have been promulgated pursuant to this Act and which is manufactured after the date on which such standards become effective shall include a label which specifies the conditions set out in the standard for that major item of solid waste for its reuse, recycling, or disposal and shall include information as to any reimbursable fees payable to the holder of that major item of solid waste at such time as the item is returned for reuse, recycling, or disposal as indicated on the label. Provides that any product offered for entry into the United States for which a standard has become effective pursuant to this Act, which is not accompanied by a certificate of compliance in the form prescribed by the Administrator, shall be refused entry into the United States. Prohibits the following acts: (1) at any time later than one year after publication of final regulations for products, packaging, and containers under this Act, the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of any product packaging, or container not in compliance with such regulations; and (2) the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of any major item of solid waste in violation of conditions or procedures established by standards promulgated and in effect for such major items of solid waste in accordance with this Act. Establishes penalties of a $5,000 fine per violation and/or one year imprisonment for violations of this Act. Allows citizen suits for alleged violations under this Act. Requires any manufacturer, distributor, or other seller of a product, package, or container of any major item of solid waste for which any certification, standard, or regulation has been promulgated pursuant to this Act to establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the Administrator may reasonably require to enable him to determine whether such manufacturer, distributor, or other seller has acted or is acting in compliance with this Act. Provides that any communication from a person or any Federal agency to the Administrator or any other employee of the Agency concerning a matter under consideration in a rulemaking or adjudicatory proceeding in the Agency shall be made a part of the public file. Provides that no person shall fire, or in any other way discriminate against, or cause to be fired or discriminated against, any employee or any authorized representative of employees by reason of the fact that such employee or representative has filed, instituted, or caused to be filed or instituted, any proceeding under this Act, or has testified or is about to testify in any proceedings related to or resulting from the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes additional appropriations for provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3556 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Highway Energy Conservation and Safety Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold funding of Federal-aid highway projects from any State which has a maximum speed limit on any public highway of over 55 miles per hour.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 333 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences 2,100 additional copies of its committee print of the current session entitled "Energy-Related Research and Development".
Bill· HRH.R. 15100 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Provides for the extension of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 for one year (to February 28, 1976).
Bill· SS. 3547 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1974
States that any person seeking a license to site, manufacture, construct, or operate a utilization or production facility, as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, shall file an application for such license at least three years prior to the time construction of the facility is contemplated to begin. Provides that any such application shall include information sufficient to identify the site, size, and type of the proposed facility. Provides for a regulatory review process with respect to the granting of such a license in which any person who has an interest which may be adversely affected by the construction or operation of the facility may participate. Requires the applicant to file a request for authorization of at least one of nine specified actions within one year after the filing of the application, or the application will be dismissed without prejudice to a subsequent filing. States that an authorization for site selection and preparation shall not be granted unless there is sufficient information to permit an analysis of factors required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Bill· HRH.R. 14998 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1974
Extends the compulsory licensing provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to September 1, 1979.
Bill· HRH.R. 15007 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1974
Authorizes, under the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, as amended, the transfer of specified property at Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1147 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1974
Makes it the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Office should promulgate regulations covering the posting of prices of gasoline and diesel products by retail marketers so that such prices will be conspicuous to the passing motorist.
Bill· HRH.R. 14970 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Authorizes the Civil Aeronautics Board to provide financial assistance for 24 months based on fuel price increases resulting from the energy crisis to United States air carriers engaged in overseas and foreign air transportation.
Bill· HRH.R. 14954 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Geothermal Energy Control Act - Establishes the National Geothermal Energy Commission. Specifies the composition of the Commission and the terms and compensation of its members. Requires the Commission to determine within one year of the date of enactment of this Act all areas of the United States not included under the leasing authority of the Geothermal Steam Act whose prospects for the extraction of geothermal steam or associated geothermal resources are good enough to warrant expenditures of money for that purpose. Provides that such lands shall be divided into parcels for licensing purposes and that a person may only develop such parcel if he has been granted a license to do so. States that such licenses shall be valid for ninety-nine years, with extensions at the option of the licensee for as long as such steam or resource is so developed. Provides that persons holding licenses under this Act may apply for a license to market provided that the geothermal steam or resource is marketed in the same energy form as such steam or resource was extracted from such parcel, or be marketed as water. Stipulates that any holder of a license under this Act who converts any geothermal resource covered by such license to electricity may only sell such electrical or other form of energy to an existing utility company or person licensed to transmit the electricity or other form of energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 14957 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Prohibits any person engaged in the business of marketing or distributing of natural gas, propane, butane, or electricity, from terminating service to any customer unless prior written notice is given to the local law enforcement and welfare agencies. Provides for penalties of fines up to $20,000 for knowing violations of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14968 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Research Fellowship Act - Title I: University Coal Research Laboratories - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the National Academy of Engineering, to designate five institutions of higher education at which university coal research laboratories will be established and operated. States that, in making designations under this Act, the Director shall consider the following criteria: (1) the institution of higher education shall be located in a State with abundant coal reserves; (2) the institution of higher education shall have experience in coal research, expertise in several areas of coal research, and currently active, outstanding programs in coal research; and (3) the institution of higher education has the capacity to establish and operate the coal laboratories to be assisted under this title. Provides that not more than one coal laboratory established pursuant to this title shall be located in a single State. Specifies information to be included in applications by institutions of higher education desiring to be designated under this title. Authorizes the Director to make grants to any designated institution of higher education to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and maintaining a coal laboratory. States that no institution of higher education may receive more than $4,000,000 for the construction of its coal research laboratory, including initially installed fixed equipment, nor may it receive more than $1,500,000 for initially installed movable equipment, nor may it receive more than $500,000 for new program startup expenses. Provides that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,500,000 per year from the Federal Government for operating expenses. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Research. Stipulates that the Advisory Council shall advise the Director with respect to the general administration of this title, and furnish such additional advice as he may request. Authorizes appropriations of not to exceed $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 (including the cost of construction, equipment, and startup expenses) and $7,500,000 beginning with the fiscal year 1976 and for each fiscal year thereafter through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Energy Resource Graduate Fellowships - Authorizes the Director to award under the provisions of this title not to exceed one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. States that fellowships shall be awarded under the provisions of this title for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of fuels and energy. Provides that fellowships shall be awarded to students in programs leading to master's degrees. States that such fellowships may be awarded for graduate study and research at any institution of higher education, library, archive, or any other research center approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissoner of Education. Provides that recipients of fellowships under this title shall be: (1) persons who have been accepted by an institution of higher education for graduate study leading to an advanced degree or for a professional degree; and (2) persons who plan a career in the field of energy resources, production, or utilization. States that each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend of $4,000 for each academic year of study, and an additional amount of $500 for each such calendar year of study shall be paid to such person on account of each of his dependents. Authorizes appropriations of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Bill· SS. 3520 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1974
Energy Materials Allocation Act - Empowers the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to require the allocation of supplies of materials and equipment if he makes the findings that: (1) such supplies are scarce, critical, and essential for the exploration, production, refining and transportation of energy supplies and for the construction of energy facilities; and (2) such energy-related activities cannot be reasonably accomplished without such allocation. Requires the Administrator to report to Congress on the administration of this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 14920 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1974
Geothermal Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Title I: Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project - Establishes the Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project, which shall have responsibility for management and coordination of a national geothermal energy research, development, and demonstration program. States that such responsibility shall be carried out in cooperation with the Interior Department, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Atomic Energy Commission, and National Science Foundation. Directs the Project to explore and assess national geothermal resources and to identify promising areas for industrial exploration and development. Directs the Project to initiate a research and development program to resolve technical problems inhibiting commercial utilization of geothermal resources, including: (1) development of effective drilling methods; (2) development of methods for converting geothermal energy to useful forms; and (3) development of improved methods for controlling emissions and wastes from geothermal utilization. Directs the Project to initiate a program to design and construct geothermal demonstration plants, including design and construction of plants to produce electrical power and large scale production and utilization of useful byproducts. Title II: Loan Guarantees - Authorizes the guarantee of loans by financial institutions for commercial development of geothermal resources. Limits such loan guarantees to 75 percent of the project costs. Requires repayment of such loans in 30 years, and limits such loans for any project to $25,000,000. Authorizes the payment of the interest on such loans by an agency designated by the Project chairman if the borrower is unable to pay the interest and such payment is in the public interest. Establishes the Geothermal Resources Development Fund in the Treasury to carry out the loan guarantee and interest payment provisions of this title. Title III: General Provisions - Requires that activities under this Act shall not endanger persons or the environment. Requires semi-annual reports to the President and Congress on the progress of activities under this Act. Provides for the transfer of functions of the Project upon the establishment of a permanent Federal energy agency. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,500,000 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal year 1975 for research, development, and related activities, funded by it under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 each year to carry out the loan guarantee provisions of title II.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1137 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1974
Declares it to be the sense of the House that full consideration be given to the possible use of solar energy in construction of Federal buildings.
Bill· HRH.R. 14901 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1974
Provides, under the Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955, for the rewarding by payment of up to $500,000 to any person who furnishes original information to the United States leading to the finding or other acquisition by the United States of special nuclear material or an atomic weapon manufactured contrary to the laws of the United States. Provides for such rewarding with respect to such information furnished relating to a conspiracy to introduce into the United States or to manufacture or acquire special nuclear material or an atomic weapon contrary to the laws of the United States. Provides for such rewarding for such information relating to the export or attempted export, or a conspiracy to export, special nuclear material or an atomic weapon from the United States contrary to the laws of the United States. Places the authority to determine such rewards under such Act with the Attorney General (presently with an Awards Board made up of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Attorney General.) Places additional requirements upon authorized users of nuclear materials to safeguard such materials.
Bill· HRH.R. 14892 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1974
National Energy Research and Development Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares it to be the policy of the Congress to establish and vigorously conduct a National program of research and energy development. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to: (1) formulate a 10-year national energy research and development program; (2) conduct a study on the personnel necessary to carry out energy research and development; and (3) submit such program and study to appropriate congressional committees. Describes the scope of research and development to be conducted by Administrator in carrying out his responsibilities under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, including the desirability of advancing technologies in recycling, magnetohydrodynamics, inertial energy storage, systems approaches to energy use, and solar energy sytems. States that, in the conduct of activities under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, the forms of Federal assistance and participation may include: (1) joint Federal-industry corporations; (2) Federal purchases or guaranteed price of the products of demonstration plants; and (3) Federal loans under contractural arrangements for demonstration projects. Details the guidelines to be met by the joint Federal-industry model corporations. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975 and 1976 for carrying out the purposes of this Act, setting limitations on the extent of appropriations in connection with any demonstration project in excess of $10,000,000 and any Federal arrangement for guaranteed price of products or loans in excess of $5,000,000.
Bill· SS. 3502 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Adds to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act which allows the Commission to cooperate with any nation (subject to conditions) in the distribution of nuclear materials, to allow cooperation with any group of nations. Adds to the provisions of such Act which allows specified distributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency and distributions established in writing to any group of nations, the requirement that such distributions be subject to disapproval by the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 326 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Provides that the temperature in building space occupied by the United States Senate be maintained at 78 degrees during the summer months; and that Senators, staff and visitors shall be encouraged to dress in a manner to minimize the discomfort of the higher temperature and accordingly that neither Senators nor staff shall be required to wear coats on the Senate floor during the summer months.
Bill· HRH.R. 14871 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Repeals the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act of 1973. Provides for daylight saving time for eight months during each calendar year (from the last Sunday of February to the last Sunday of October).
Bill· HRH.R. 14853 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Requires, under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, that the President of the United States allocate plastic feedstocks produced from petrochemical feedstocks. Requires the President to report to the Congress on a monthly basis changes made under this Act. Defines the terms used in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14849 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Adds to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act which allows the Commission to cooperate with any nation (subject to conditions) in the distribution of nuclear materials, to allow cooperation with any specified group of nations. Adds to the provisions of such Act which allows specified distributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency and distributions established in writing to any group of nations, the requirement that such distribution be subject to disapproval by the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 14830 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Public Energy Statistics Act - Directs the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis to be responsible for insuring that adequate statistical information concerning energy supply and demand conditions within the United States is available to the public. Requires that this responsibility shall be met through publication of: (1) a monthly report on energy supply and demand conditions within the United States, which shall include such statistics relating to production, consumption, exports, imports, interstate movements, inventories, reserves, prices, and shortages of energy products as the Director deems appropriate; and (2) such additional statistical reports, documents, tables, pamphlets, or other publications bearing on energy supply and demand conditions in the United States as are necessary to keep the public adequately informed. Authorizes the Director, whenever he considers it advisable, to call up any other department, agency, or establishment of the Federal Government, or the municipal government of the District of Columbia, for information necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and such agencies, if and to the extent they possess such information, shall furnish it to the Director. Provides that the Director shall not, unless otherwise authorized, have access to financial information contained in individual income tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service, nor census information. Specifies that neither the Director, nor any other officer or employee of the Bureau, may: (1) use the information furnished them under this Act for any purpose other than the statistical purposes for which it is supplied; or (2) make any publication under authority of this Act whereby the data relating to any particular establishment or individual can be identified; or (3) permit anyone other than the sworn officers and employees of the Bureau to examine any data relating to any particular establishment or individual acquired under authority of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce such amounts as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon the Bureau and the Director by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14808 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Energy Emergency Employment Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is the purpose of this Act to detect unemployment and underemployment as a result of the "energy crisis", to provide workers with assistance to return workers to employment; and to provide areas with particularly heavy energy related joblessness special employment assistance. Title I: Energy Emergency Employment Board - Establishes within the Department of Labor an Energy Emergency Employment Board, consisting of five private members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and two "ex officio" members: the Director of the Federal Energy Office and the Secretary of Labor, who will also serve as Chairman. Enumerates the functions of the Board, including to: (1) oversee the implementation of the energy emergency employment programs authorized in this Act; (2) recommend programs that will return persons unemployed or underemployed, as a result of the energy emergency, to productive full-time employment as rapidly as possible, (3) develop an early unemployment warning system; and (4) undertake manpower planning projects to estimate long and short term energy emergency related employment trends. Requires the Board to make reports to the Congress and the President. Title II: Energy Emergency Employment Opportunity Program - Directs the Secretary of Labor to enter into arrangements with public service employers in order to make financial assistance available for the purpose of providing employment opportunities, particularly for persons who are unemployed or underemployed as a result of the energy emergency, in jobs providing needed public services. Sets forth the procedure and requirements to be met by applications for financial assistance for the purpose of carrying out a public service employment program under this Act. Provides that the amounts appropriated pursuant to this Act for any fiscal year shall be allocated by the Secretary in such manner as prescribed by the Board. Provides that 80 per cent of such amount shall be apportioned among the States in that proportion which the total number of persons underemployed or unemployed in each such State bears to such total number of such persons, respectively, in the United States, and the remainder shall be available to carry out a special Energy Emergency Area Employment Assistance Program. States that the Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any program or activity under this Act unless he determines that specified critera are met, including that the program: (1) will result in an increase in employment opportunities over those which would otherwise be available; (2) will not result in the displacement of currently employed workers; (3) will not impair existing contracts for services or result in the substitution of Federal for other funds in connection with work that would otherwise be performed; and (4) will not substitute public service jobs for existing federally assisted jobs. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out a program of incentives to private industry to hire, and train if necessary, persons unemployed or underemployed as a result of the energy emergency. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title. Title III: Energy Emergency Employment Assistance - Provides that any person unemployed or underemployed as a result of the energy emergency may file an application with the Secretary for economic adjustment assistance provided under this title. States that economic adjustment assistance under this title consists of: (1) readjustment allowances; (2) training and counseling benefits; (3) relocation allowances; and (4) health benefits. Prescribes the requirements to be met by an adversely affected worker before readjustment allowances will be paid. Provides that payment of readjustment allowances shall not be made for more than twenty-six weeks, unless upon application to the Secretary for extension, that proof of a good faith effort to attain employment has been made, in which case one additional 26 week extension shall be allowed. Sets forth the qualifying requirements for relocation allowances and health benefits. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title IV: Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act, including "adversely affected worker" and "unemployed or underemployed person."
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 493 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Urges the American people to diligently continue their energy conservation measures in the postembargo period, and congratulates the American people for their energy conservation successes since the embargo was imposed.
Bill· HRH.R. 14786 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1974
Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation Act - Creates the "Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation" to establish and administer on Federal land a national program of oil shale exploration and development. Provides that the Corporation shall have a Board of Directors appointed by the President with Senate approval, such board to direct the exercise of all the powers of the Corporation. Provides that the Corporation: (1) may make contracts to carry out its functions under this Act: (2) may purchase, lease, or dispose of such property as it deems necessary; (3) shall have the power to exercise the right of eminent domain; (4) shall have such power as may be necessary for the exercise of the powers specifically conferred in this Act; (5) shall have the power to acquire or dispose of real property except for oil or gas exploration and development; (6) shall have the power to explore for oil shale on Federal lands, to develop and sell oil and gas and other oil shale products produced on Federal lands, and to build and operate all those facilities necessary for the development or sales of such resources, as authorized by this Act; (7) shall have the power to explore, develop, acquire or sell oil and gas and other oil shale products alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or public entity; (8) shall have the power to engage in research directed toward the development and utilization of oil shale deposits on Federal lands, and may build, own, and operate research testing, or demonstration facilities, alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or other public entity; (9) shall have the power to obtain and operate facilities necessary for the production, sale, transportation, or delivery of oil, gas, or other shale products; and (10) shall have the power to sell commercially valuable minerals which may be obtained incidental to the production of oil shale products on Federal lands. Authorizes the President of the United States to transfer to the Corporation the use, possession, and control of such other Federal land or personal property of the United States as he may from time to time deem necessary. Specifies, with respect to the Corporation, procedures for maintaining accounts, entering into contracts, and providing annual financial statements and reports. Provides for audit, by the Comptroller General, of the transactions of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to lease, purchase, or construct transmission pipelines within transmission distance from the place where oil and gas products from oil shale on Federal lands are produced and to interconnect with other systems. Authorizes and directs the Board of Directors of the Corporation,, in order to render financial assistance to States and local governments within whose jurisdiction the Corporation has acquired properties previously subject to State and local taxation, to pay to such State and local governments percentages of the gross proceeds derived from the operation of the Corporation. Provides that such payments are in lieu of taxation and that the Corporation, its property, franchises, and income are expressly exempted from taxation in any manner by any State or local government. Authorizes the Corporation to issue and sell bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness in order to assist in financing its oil shale resources exploration and development program and to fund such bonds. Provides criteria for setting of rates for sale of oil shale products by the Corporation. Provides that all net proceeds (over expenses) of the Corporation for each fiscal year shall be deposited in the American Indian Fund, such Fund to be created in the Treasury of the United States. Provides for the allocation of such Fund to eligible Indian tribes by the Secretary of Interior under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act. Directs that, prior to the initiation of any program of exploration or the construction of any major facility under this Act, the Corporation shall prepare an environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, such statement to be made public. Provides that hearings be held to allow interested persons to submit comments on the statement. Prohibits the Corporation from using surface mining techniques for the exploration or development of oil shale resources. Authorizes the appropriation to the Corporation for each fiscal year of all sums necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· SS. 3452 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1974
Revises, under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, the method of providing for public remuneration, and the classes of persons eligible for such remuneration, in the event of a nuclear incident. Extends the exemption from the financial protection requirements and indemnification requirements for nonprofit, educational institutions until August 1, 1987.
Bill· SS. 3447 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1974
Energy Resources Expansion Act - Requires a 25 percent royalty on leases of government oil and gas lands Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations requiring bids on such leases to contain work programs for the geophysical exploration and exploratory drilling and development and production of oil and gas from such lands. Authorizes the Secretary to promote the maximum recovery of crude oil and gas from government lands, consistent with sound conservation, economic, and engineering principles. Requires all proceeds from sales of royalty oil and gas lands to be deposited in the Energy Resources and Technology Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act, a five-year plan for conducting and assisting research and development of alternative energy sources and energy supply technology. Apportions funds in the trust fund to the various programs under this Act, and provides for the termination of such fund in 10 years. Requires the Secretary to report every six months to the Congress on the compliance of lessees with their work plans and drilling schedules. Provides that 5 percent of rentals and royalties from leases on the Outer Continental Shelf shall be paid to the States adjacent to such lands.
Bill· HRH.R. 14638 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1974
Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation Act - Creates the "Oil Shale Mining and Energy Corporation" to establish and administer on Federal land a national program of oil shale exploration and development. Provides that the Corporation shall have a Board of Directors appointed by the President with Senate approval, such board to direct the exercise of all the powers of the Corporation. Provides that the Corporation: (1) may make contracts to carry out its functions under this Act: (2) may purchase, lease, or dispose of such property as it deems necessary; (3) shall have the power to exercise the right of eminent domain; (4) shall have such power as may be necessary for the exercise of the powers specifically conferred in this Act; (5) shall have the power to acquire or dispose of real property except for oil or gas exploration and development; (6) shall have the power to explore for oil shale on Federal lands, to develop and sell oil and gas and other oil shale products produced on Federal lands, and to build and operate all those facilities necessary for the development or sales of such resources, as authorized by this Act; (7) shall have the power to explore, develop, acquire or sell oil and gas and other oil shale products alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or public entity; (8) shall have the power to engage in research directed toward the development and utilization of oil shale deposits on Federal lands, and may build, own, and operate research testing, or demonstration facilities, alone or on a joint or cooperative basis with any private or other public entity; (9) shall have the power to obtain and operate facilities necessary for the production, sale, transportation, or delivery of oil, gas, or other shale products; and (10) shall have the power to sell commercially valuable minerals which may be obtained incidental to the production of oil shale products on Federal lands. Authorizes the President of the United States to transfer to the Corporation the use, possession, and control of such other Federal land or personal property of the United States as he may from time to time deem necessary. Specifies, with respect to the Corporation, procedures for maintaining accounts, entering into contracts, and providing annual financial statements and reports. Provides for audit, by the Comptroller General, of the transactions of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to lease, purchase, or construct transmission pipelines within transmission distance from the place where oil and gas products from oil shale on Federal lands are produced and to interconnect with other systems. Authorizes and directs the Board of Directors of the Corporation,, in order to render financial assistance to States and local governments within whose jurisdiction the Corporation has acquired properties previously subject to State and local taxation, to pay to such State and local governments percentages of the gross proceeds derived from the operation of the Corporation. Provides that such payments are in lieu of taxation and that the Corporation, its property, franchises, and income are expressly exempted from taxation in any manner by any State or local government. Authorizes the Corporation to issue and sell bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness in order to assist in financing its oil shale resources exploration and development program and to fund such bonds. Provides criteria for setting of rates for sale of oil shale products by the Corporation. Provides that all net proceeds (over expenses) of the Corporation for each fiscal year shall be deposited in the American Indian Fund, such Fund to be created in the Treasury of the United States. Provides for the allocation of such Fund to eligible Indian tribes by the Secretary of Interior under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act. Directs that, prior to the initiation of any program of exploration or the construction of any major facility under this Act, the Corporation shall prepare an environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, such statement to be made public. Provides that hearings be held to allow interested persons to submit comments on the statement. Prohibits the Corporation from using surface mining techniques for the exploration or development of oil shale resources. Authorizes the appropriation to the Corporation for each fiscal year of all sums necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14633 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1974
Geothermal Energy, Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Title I: Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project - Establishes the Geothermal Energy Coordination and Management Project, which shall have responsibility for management and coordination of a national geothermal energy research, development, and demonstration program. States that such responsibility shall be carried out in cooperation with the Interior Department, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Atomic Energy Commission, and National Science Foundation. Directs the Project to explore and assess national geothermal resources and to identify promising areas for industrial exploration and development. Directs the Project to initiate a research and development program to resolve technical problems inhibiting commercial utilization of geothermal resources; including: (1) development of effective drilling methods; (2) development of methods for converting geothermal energy to useful forms; and (3) development of improved methods for controlling emissions and wastes from geothermal utilization. Directs the Project to initiate a program to design and construct geothermal demonstration plants, including design and construction of plants to produce electrical power and large scale production and utilization of useful byproducts. Title II: Loan Guarantees - Authorizes the guarantee of loans by financial institutions for commercial development of geothermal resources. Limits such loans guarantees to 75 percent of the project costs. Requires repayment of such loans in 30 years, and limits such loans for any project to $25,000,000. Authorizes the payment of the interest on such loans by an agency designated by the Project chairman if the borrower is unable to pay the interest and such payment is in the public interest. Establishes the Geothermal Resources Development Fund in the Treasury to carry out the loan guarantee and interest payment provisions of this title. Title III: General Provisions - Requires that activities under this Act shall not endanger persons or the environment. Requires semi-annual reports to the President and Congress on the progress of activities under this Act. Provides for the transfer of the functions of the Project upon the establishment of a permanent Federal energy agency. Authorizes the appropriation of $300,000,000 to the National Science Foundation for fiscal years 1975-1980 for research, development, and demonstration projects funded by it under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 each year to carry out the loan guarantee provisions of Title II.