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Bill· HRH.R. 7857 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1975
Natural Gas Regulatory Reform Act - Revises the Natural Gas Act to extend its provisions over interstate transportation or sale of natural gas which affects interstate commerce. Authorizes the Commission to allocate natural gas among pipelines to protect the public welfare, to maintain public services and agricultural operations, and to avoid economic hardships. States that after January 1, 1976 all production of new natural gas from Federal lands shall be sold or transferred in interstate commerce. Requires each producer to make available to the Commission an up-to-date account of the natural gas reserves they have discovered. Provides that violators shall be barred from bidding on any lease on Federal lands. States that for specified exceptions the Commission shall prohibit boiler fuel use of natural gas and propane. Requires that agreements for development of natural gas reserves on Federal lands shall include an exploratory and development program designed to obtain maximum production. Provides that the person granted the right of development shall inform the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration in writing immediately upon the discovery of natural gas on any Federal lands including estimates of the amounts discovered and a timetable for commercial development. States that unless such natural gas is produced and sold within two years after the date of discovery or the Administrator grants a petition for delay, the rights which have been granted the person to develop natural gas on Federal lands shall terminate.
Bill· HRH.R. 7849 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1975
Revises the definition of the terms "rural" and "rural area" under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act for purposes of loans and grants for community medical facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 7814 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1975
Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to exempt from the provisions of the Natural Gas Act for a period of up to three years the transportation of natural gas from a producer or an intrastate pipeline to an intrastate pipeline or distributor located within the same State.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 533 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7001) to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs that at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
Bill· SS. 1908 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975
Industrial Energy Conservation Act - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes, and defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct energy efficiency surveys for the purpose of compiling information with respect to: (1) the major energy consuming industrial processes utilized within each industry; (2) the current level of the energy efficiency of such process; (3) the maximum level of energy efficiency achievable by 1980; and (4) the prerequisites to achieving improvements in energy efficiency. Directs the Secretary to establish and publish an Industrial Energy Efficiency Target for industries surveyed. Requires the chief executive officer of each major energy-consuming company, as defined by this Act, to submit to the Secretary an annual energy conservation report. Imposes civil penalties for failure to do so. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish and maintain a comprehensive program for research, development, and demonstration of energy conserving industrial technologies. Sets forth priorities for determining grant and contract recipients under such program. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans, and to guarantee the payment of loans and other obligations, for the purchase, construction, operation, or maintenance of energy efficient equipment or facilities. Sets forth priorities for determining recipients for such loans and loan guarantees. Authorizes specified appropriations for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7732 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1975
Directs the President to exercise his authority under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to equalize the ceiling price throughout the United States at which residual fuel oil is sold or exchanged so as to assure equitable electric power rates and charges throughout the United States.
Bill· SS. 1883 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
Title I: Automobile Fuel Economy - Automobile Fuel Economy Act- Adds a new title to the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Declares it to be the purpose of this title to: (1) assure, to the maximum extent practicable, that manufacturers of automobiles and light duty trucks reduce the amount of fuel consumed by new automobiles and light duty trucks per mile traveled without reducing standards for safety, damageability, or environmental quality; and (2) increase the industrywide average fuel economy for new automobiles. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish yearly minimum national fuel economy standards, applicable to each manufacturer's average production of new automobiles or new light duty trucks, as appropriate. States that the standards would apply to model years 1977 through 1985. Requires such standards for automobiles to achieve at least a 50 percent improvement in the industrywide new car fuel economy average by model year 1980 relative to 1974 models, and at least a 100 percent improvement by model year 1985. Authorizes the Secretary to modify such goals if he finds that they cannot reasonably be attained. Provides that such modified goals would take effect 60 days after notification of the Congress, subject only to a resolution of disapproval by either House. Exempts light duty trucks from the 50 and 100 percent improvement goals, but provides that they would be subject to minimum average fuel economy performance standards set for each model year at the maximum feasible level by the Secretary. Requires each manufacturer and importer to produce automobiles or light duty trucks, as appropriate, which on the average conform to or exceed the applicable fuel economy standard specified for each model year. Provides that each individual automobile or light duty truck would not be required to meet the standards, only the average of all automobiles, or light duty trucks, as appropriate, produced by the manfacturer. Provides that if a manufacturer fails to meet the required average fuel economy standard, the manufacturer is liable for civil penalties of from $50 to $100 per automobile or light duty truck, as appropriate, for each mile per gallon, or fraction thereof, by which the average fuel economy of automobiles or light duty trucks manufactured or imported falls short of the applicable standard. Requires each manufacturer to affix in a prominent place on each new automobile or new light duty truck, as appropriate, a sticker indicating the fuel economy which a purchaser can expect from such automobile or light duty truck, and the estimated average annual fuel costs associated with the operation of such vehicle. Requires such information to also appear in advertisements in a manner directed by the Federal Trade Commission. Prohibits States and political subdivisions from adopting standards for fuel economy or fuel economy labeling and advertising which are inconsistent with this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare a report on the 55 mph speed limit now in effect and to include in such report an examination of the extent of compliance, potential gasoline savings, and the feasibility of requiring the installation of speed-limiting devices on all new automobiles, new light duty trucks, and other new motor vehicles. Requires the Secretary to report within 180 days on the feasibility of a requirement that each new automobile and light duty truck be equipped with a fuel flow instrument reading directly in miles per gallon to make it possible for the cost-conscious motorist to modify his or her driving patterns to get better fuel economy. Title II: Research and Development - Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Adds a new title to the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation to make contracts and grants and support through obligation guarantees, research and development leading to production prototypes of advanced automobiles within 4 years from the date of enactment of this title, or within the shortest practicable time consistent with appropriate research and development techniques. Requires the Secretary to preserve, enhance, and facilitate competition in research, development, and production of existing and alternative automobiles and automobile components. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title, funds not to exceed $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, not to exceed $20,000,000 for the transitional quarter ending September 30, 1976, and not to exceed $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 174 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
States that it is the sense of the Senate that the proposed supplement to Rural Electrification Bulletin No. 20-6 (relating to the availability of insured loans from the rural electrification and telephone revolving fund for power supply borrowers) is discriminatory and is contrary to law and public interest, and therefore should be withdrawn.
Bill· HRH.R. 7683 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
Energy Information Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and purposes and defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: National Energy Information Administration - Creates as an independent agency of the Federal Government the National Energy Information Administration, to be headed by an Administrator. Provides that the function of the Administration shall be the collection, tabulation, comparison, analysis, standardization, and dissemination of energy information pursuant to this Act. Directs the Administrator to coordinate existing energy information collection activities of all Federal agencies. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress and the President a plan for the consolidation of the energy information activities of the Federal Government. Provides for the imposition of criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of, or theft of, non-public energy information. Title II: National Energy Information System - Directs the Administrator to establish a National Energy Information System which shall be operated and maintained by the Administration. Provides that such System shall contain such information as is required (1) to provide a description of and facilitate analysis of energy supply and consumption within and affecting the United States on the basis of such geographic areas and economic sectors as may be appropriate and (2) to meet adequately the needs of the Congress and of those Federal agencies which are responsible for energy policy analysis and formulation and for energy regulation. Requires major energy producing companies to file annual financial reports with the Administrator. Requires major energy consuming companies to file annual energy consumption reports, including the amounts and types of energy used, with the Administrator. Provides that the information collected pursuant to this Act shall be made public, except where such information: (1) constitutes a trade secret; (2) would substantially harm the company that supplied it if disclosed; (3) was obtained from a Federal, State, or local agency on a confidential basis; and (4) was classified for national security or foreign policy reasons. Authorizes the Administrator to delay the disclosure of geological information. Provides that only Federal employees having official use for such information shall have access to the information in the non-public categories listed above. Title III: Energy Resources Surveys and Inspections by the Department of the Interior - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis a survey of all mineral fuel resources and nonmineral energy resources in the public lands of the United States. Stipulates that such survey program shall be designed to provide information about the location, extent, value and characteristics of all such resources. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Directs the Comptroller General to continuously monitor and evaluate the activities and operations of the Administration. Authorizes to be appropriated to the National Energy Information Administration and the Department of the Interior such amounts as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon such agencies by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7654 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
Electric Utilities Rate Reform Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and purposes, and defines the terms used in the Act. Directs State and local electric utility regulatory authorities to implement and maintain rate schedules which distribute costs to customer classes in accordance with the costs these classes impose on utilities by their consumption patterns. Provides that no regulatory authority, for ratemaking purposes, may allow recoupment of promotional and advertising expenses, unless such expenses finance efforts encouraging the conservation of electricity or the shifting of the consumption of electricity from peak load periods to off-peakload periods. Provides that no regulatory authority may allow or otherwise make lawful, as part of any rate schedule, a fuel adjustment clause permitting monthly changes in the utility's lawful rate equal to the changes in the cost to the utility of generating fuels, including all applicable taxes, tariffs, or similar charges without: (1) requiring prior notice of the changed cost of fuel and the adjusted rate before any rate change can be implemented; (2) public proceedings to establish that the utility continually manages fuel purchases, uses, and generating facilities prudently and efficiently; (3) such rate adjustments distributing fuel costs and charges consistently with the standards established in this Act; and (4) reserving the power to subsequently determine that the adjusted rates or parts thereof are unlawful and subject to refund. Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to make grants to non-Federal regulatory authorities, in accordance with regulations established by the Commission, in such amounts as are necessary to compensate such authorities for additional costs incurred in complying with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to make such grants.
Bill· SS. 1849 (94th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Emergency Petroleum Allocation Extension Act - Extends the mandatory allocation provisions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 until August 31, 1977 (presently expire on August 31, 1975).
Bill· SS. 1864 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Energy Information Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and purposes and defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: National Energy Information Administration - Creates as an independent agency of the Federal Government the National Energy Information Administration, to be headed by an Administrator. Provides that the function of the Administration shall be the collection, tabulation, comparison, analysis, standardization, and dissemination of energy information pursuant to this Act. Directs the Administrator to coordinate exisitng energy information collection activities of all Federal agencies. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress and the President a plan for the consolidation of the energy information activities of the Federal Government. Provides for the imposition of criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of, or theft of, non-public energy information. Title II: National Energy Information System - Directs the Administrator to establish a National Energy Information system which shall be operated and maintained by the Administration. Provides that such System shall contain such information as is required (1) to provide a description of and facilitate analysis of energy supply and consumption within and affecting the United States on the basis of such geographic areas and economic sectors as may be appropriate and (2) to meet adequately the needs of the Congress and of those Federal agencies which are responsible for energy policy analysis and formulation and for energy regulation. Requires major energy producing companies to file annual financial reports with the Administrator. Requires major energy consuming companies to file annual energy consumption reports, including the amounts and types of energy used, with the Administrator. Provides that the information collected pursuant to this Act shall be made public except where such information: (1) constitutes a trade secret; (2) would substantially harm the company that supplied it if disclosed; (3) was obtained from a Federal, State or local agency on a confidential basis; and (4) was classified for national security on foreign policy reasons. Authorizes the Administrator to delay the disclosure of geological information. Provides that only Federal employees having official use for such information shall have access to the information in the non-public catergories listed above. Title III: Energy Resources Surveys and Inspections by the Department of the Interior - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis a survey of all mineral fuel resources and nonmineral energy resources in the public lands of the United States. Stipulates that such survey program shall be designed to provide information about the location, extent, value, and characteristics of such resources. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Directs the Comptroller General to continuously monitor and evaluate the activities and operations of the Administration. Authorizes to be appropriated to the National Energy Information Administration and the Department of the Interior such amounts as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon such agencies by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7598 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Industrial Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development under the Energy Reorganization Act to establish and maintain a comprehensive program for the conduct, sponsorship, and promotion of research, development, and demonstration of industrial energy-conserving technologies. Specifies criteria that the Administrator is required to apply in reaching decisions regarding the directions, priorities activities, and operations of the industrial energy conservation program. Requires the Administrator, in furthering the goals of this Act, to: (1) allocate 60 percent of the funds available for contracts, grants, and loans to depressed areas; and (2) promulgate rules and regulations. Requires the Administrator to compile a list of depressed industrial areas. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1976, and for each fiscal year thereafter, such funds as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7599 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Industrial Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development under the Energy Reorganization Act to establish and maintain a comprehensive program for the conduct, sponsorship, and promotion of research, development, and demonstration of industrial energy-conserving technologies. Specifies criteria that the Administrator is required to apply in reaching decisions regarding the directions, priorities activities, and operations of the industrial energy conservation program. Requires the Administrator, in furthering the goals of this Act, to: (1) allocate 60 percent of the funds available for contracts, grants, and loans to depressed areas; and (2) promulgate rules and regulations. Requires the Administrator to compile a list of depressed industrial areas. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1976, and for each fiscal year thereafter, such funds as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 295 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Creates a Joint Committee on Energy to be composed of twenty-four members. Provides that the joint committee shall select a chairman and a vice chairman from among its members at the beginning of each Congress. Directs the joint committee to: (1) make a continuing study of the development, use, and control of all forms of energy; (2) examine current proposals for legislation relating to the development, use, and control of energy; and (3) review the policies and actions of the agencies of the executive branch with respect to the development, use, and control of energy. Enumerates the powers of the joint committee.
Bill· HRH.R. 7553 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1975
Nuclear Energy Study Act - Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to undertake an independent comprehensive study and investigation of the entire nuclear fuel cycle as specified in this Act. Requires that all government agencies cooperate to the fullest extent with the Office. Requires that the Office provide annual reports to Congress and the public on the progress of the study. Directs the Office to submit a final report to the Congress and the public five years after the enactment of this Act concerning the safety and environmental hazards of nuclear fission power plants and the nuclear fuel cycle. Authorizes appropriations of $2,000,000 for each of the first five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act to fund the investigation and study.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 505 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, section 401 of Public Law 93-344 to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6860) to provide a comprehensive national energy conservation and conversion program. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed four hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule by titles instead of by sections. Directs that no amendment in the nature of a substitute for the bill shall be in order, nor shall any amendment adding a new title to the bill be in order. Provides that it shall be in order to consider en bloc the amendments recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in each title of the bill following the reading of that title. States that amendments to a pending title of the bill shall be in order only if germane to that title and then only if they have been printed in the Congressional Record of June 4, 1975, or in a previous edition thereof or if offered by direction of the Committee on Ways and Means, but said amendments shall not be subject to amendment except those offered by direction of the Committee on Ways and Means; provided, that it shall be in order to consider without the intervention of any point of order the text of the bill H.R. 7117 if offered as an amendment striking out the provisions of part I of title III of H.R. 6860 and inserting new matter, and said amendment shall be subject to germane amendment. Provides that it shall be in order to debate pending amendments or titles of the bill under the five-minute rule by the offering of pro forma amendments. States that at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
Bill· SS. 1826 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Nuclear Power Reappraisal Act - Declares that: (1) it is questionable whether further deployment of commercial nuclear fission powerplants is consistent with national security and public safety; (2) problems of nuclear plant safety, waste management, environmental impact and security must be resolved prior to further deployment of commercial nuclear fission powerplants; and (3) the Office of Technology Assessment should undertake an independnet and comprehensive analysis of the potential consequences of proliferation of nuclear fission powerplants in the United States and elsewhere. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease, beginning on the first day after the date of enactment of this Act, the granting of licenses or limited work authorization for the construction of nuclear fission powerplants and the granting of licenses for the export of nuclear fission powerplants. States that the granting of nuclear powerplant construction licenses shall be resumed only after the Congress shall have determined: (1) hazardous fission waste products can be stored or disposed of with no reasonable chance of release to the natural environment and of subsequent injury to human beings; (2) the security of special nuclear materials from diversion is reasonably assured; and (3) nuclear power facilities pose no extraordinary and unacceptable threat to public health and safety in the event of war, sabotage or natural disaster. Provides that beginning five years after the enactment of this Act, unless the Congress has provided for the resumption of nuclear powerplant licensing, all existing nuclear fission powerplants shall be phased out of operation at a specified rate. Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to study the nuclear fission fuel cycle, from mining through waste management, and fission-generated power; and to report to the Congress the findings and recommendations of such study. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment, when conducting such study, to provide compensation for travel costs, per diem expenses, and experts to any person who: (1) has or represents an interest which would not otherwise be adequately represented in such study, and whose views are deemed by the Office to be necessary for a full assessment of the nuclear fuel cycle or nuclear fission generated power or other energy sources, pursuant to this Act; and (2) who is unable to participate effectively in such assessment because such person cannot afford to pay the cost of travel, per diem expenses and expert witnesses. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7485 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Federal Utility and Energy Low-Income Subsidy Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a program to provide financial assistance to low and moderate income families to pay the increased costs of utility services to eligible families. States that the Secretary shall establish uniform national standards of eligibility for the benefits to be provided under this Act, and establishes specified minimal classes of households and landlords as eligible for such benefits. Provides that the State agency designated by the Secretary to administer this program shall certify, under rules prescribed by the Secretary, the eligibility of households and landlords for benefits provided by this Act. Provides that a household or landlord may be certified for a period of not less than three nor more than twelve months. Provides that the Secretary shall pay to each such State agency 50 percent of its administration costs. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the percentage of utility expenses to eligible families that will be paid by the program according to the income of such family in relation to the maximum allowable income for eligibility for benefits under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to pay up to 90 percent of such expenses. Provides that any State requesting aid under this Act shall submit a plan to the Secretary for his approval indicating specified procedures and programs to be carried out under such a plan. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7456 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Establishes within the Federal Energy Office of the President an Emergency Coal Administration, to be administered by the Administrator of the Federal Energy Office. Authorizes the Administrator to take such action as may be necessary to insure the maximum utilization of coal so long as the present energy crisis exists. Sets forth the powers and authority of the Administrator under the provisions of this Act, including the following: (1) to set goals for the production and conversion of coal into energy; (2) to encourage, assist, and take such steps as shall provide for increased production, transportation, and conversion of coal into energy; (3) to issue orders which shall constitute a prior claim upon producers of materials and supplies essential to the increased production, transportation, and utilization of coal; (4) to afford necessary, reasonable, and proper financial assistance to persons, firms, or corporations converting to the use of coal as a source of energy; and (5) to enter into contracts with coal producers in order to increase the production of coal in the United States. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a program for underwriting such financial aid as he deems necessary to assure the continuance of a viable production, transportation, conversion, and utilization segment of the coal industry. Requires the Administrator to minimize the pollution of the air incident to the burning of coal by rendering all necessary and proper financial assistance to those producing, transporting, or using coal to enable them to obtain and use the best available methods and equipment for minimizing pollution and environmental damage. Permits the Administrator to seek a certificate of compliance from the Environmental Protection Agency with regard to any undertaking to increase the utilization of coal. Empowers the Administrator to engage in research and development projects which will increase the utilization of coal as an energy source. Grants the Administrator the power to prohibit the export of coal. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be ncesssary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7436 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Authorizes the Energy Research and Development Administration to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah to remove and dispose of uranium mill tailings. Directs the Administration to provide 75 percent of the costs of a State program for such disposal. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $10,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7428 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Allows a taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to amortize, over a 60-month period, solar heating and cooling equipment which is placed in service for nonresidential structures, or in lieu of such amortization, to take an investment tax credit for such equipment.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 86 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975
Authorizes the President to proclaim October 26 of each year as "National Solar Energy Day."
Bill· HRH.R. 7246 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975
Fuel Allocation and Price Stabilization Act - Directs the President, after consultation with the Federal Energy Administration, to establish and periodically revise an annual ceiling on imported petroleum and petroleum products. Directs the President to promulgate a regulation providing for the mandatory allocation of curde oil, residual fuel oil, and each refined petroleum product so that each State and territory or possession of the United States recives an equitable share of available resources. Directs the President to promulgate a regulation to equalize the ceiling price throughout the United States at which each refined petroleum product and residual fuel oil is sold or exchanged consistent with reasonable variations in such prices to reflect different transportation costs and types or grades of such products or oil.
Bill· SS. 1777 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation and Coal Substitution Act - Requires new electric powerplants and major industrial installations which become operational after January 1, 1979, and which utilize fossile energy resources as boiler fuel to be capable of utilizing coal as their primary energy source, in conformance with applicable environmental requirements. Requires that no later than January 1, 1980, existing electric powerplants and major industrial installations which utilize fossil energy resources as boiler fuel (and not scheduled for retirement prior to January 1, 1985) must acquire the capability, to the maximum extent practicable, to utilize coal as their primary energy source in conformance with applicable environmental requirements. Requires that, by January 1, 1985, to the maximum extent practicable, electric powerplants and major industrial installations which utilize fossil energy resources as boiler fuel utilize coal as their primary energy sources in conformance with applicable environmental requirements. Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7137 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
National Electrical Energy Conservation Act - Title I: National Power Grid and Regional Bulk Power Distribution - Creates a National Power Grid Corporation to establish and operate a national power grid system consisting of electric power generating facilities and a system of very high voltage transmission lines which shall interconnect such generating facilities and the transmission systems of each regional corporation established by the Corporation pursuant to this Act. Provides that such regional corporations shall be the exclusive marketing agency for the National Grid in that region. Authorizes electric utilities, publicly or privately owned, to enter into agreements for services with the regional corporation. Places specified conditions on any such contract for services and the rates at which power marketed for the National Grid may be sold. Directs the National Grid to carry out a program of research and development in the area of electric power generation and transmission, giving perference to environmental protection and land use research priorities. Authorizes up to $250,000,000 per fiscal year to carry out such program. Transfers specified federally owned facilities to the National Grid. Title II: General Provisions Applicable to National Grid and to Regional Corporations - States that each corporation shall be subject to Federal, State, and local environmental standards. Specifies the interests to be represented on the Board of Directors of such corporations, and their composition, terms of members, and procedures for selecting the officers and employees of the corporations. States that the corporations shall have those powers conferred on nonprofit corporations pursuant to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act and specified additional powers. Directs such corporations to at all times maintain complete and accurate books of accounts. Authorizes each corporation to issue and sell bonds for financing its activities, providing that the aggregate total of outstanding bonds shall not exceed $30,000,000,000. Authorizes each corporation to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings against any lands or interests in land necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires each corporation to report annually to the President and provides for transmittal of such report to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 7132 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Allows a taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to amortize, over a 60-month period, solar heating and cooling equipment which is placed in service for nonresidential structures, or in lieu of such amortization, to take an investment tax credit for such equipment.
Bill· HRH.R. 7116 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Allows as a credit against the income tax under the Internal Revenue Code an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount of expenditures paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for: (1) intangible drilling and development costs with respect to domestic exploratory oil and gas wells; (2) domestic geological and geophysical costs; or (3) secondary or tertiary processes with respect to domestic oil and gas wells.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 466 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Prohibits, under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, the President from setting minimum prices for crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product without congressional review. Requires that amendments to such Act be subject to congressional approval and be supported by a report from the President as to the need for the proposed amendment and impact of such amendment upon the price of energy products and domestic production and the consumption of energy. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should not enter into any formal international agreement having the effect of establishing a price floor on crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product until such time as the Congress grants him the authority to enter into it.
Bill· SS. 1770 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Rail Revitalization and Energy Conservation Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings of Congress and the purposes of this Act. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Abandonment Moratorium, Track Standards, and Alternative Service - Declares that no rail service may be discontinued and no rail properties hereafter abandoned except in accordance with this Act or the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Requires the Secretary of Transportation within 90 days after enactment to prescribe standards (effective one year later) for all main tracks based upon certain factors including high speed operation, energy conservation, and the needs of manufacturers, farmers, and other rail users as distinct from present minimum safety requirement. Permits a railroad carrier or other interested party to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon rail lines or services, or for alternative service. Permits abandonment of rail lines or discontinuation of rail service only where it would not adversely affect the economic well being of any community or where alternative means of transportation are available at a reasonable cost. Provides alternatives to abandonment. Authorizes the Commission, in lieu of a petition for abandonment, to approve the transfer to a State, local, or regional transportation authority, or the Consolidated Rail Corporation, of all or part of a railroad's equipment and/or rights in its lines, provided the railroad agrees to provide service on the lines and the transportation authority or the Corporation agrees to maintain, upgrade, consolidate, and expand such lines, and assume the payment of State and local property taxes. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary during the period of five fiscal years beginning July 1, 1975, the sum of $10,000,000,000 which shall be available to the Secretary until expended as a Rail Revitalization Fund for: (1) grants to local, State, or regional transportation authorities to assist such authorities to upgrade and maintain rights-of-way, track, and appurtenant structures acquired pursuant to this Act; (2) interim financial assistance to railroads which could not continue to operate without such assistance; and (3) grants to the Consolidated Rail Corporation for the rehabilitation and maintenance of rail lines. Title III: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 - Authorizes the Corporation to acquire lines outside the Northwest Region. Directs the Corporation to acquire rail lines pursuant to an application for alternative service under this Act. Provides for a negotiated agreement between the carrier and the Corporation subject to the approval of the Commission. Provides that any railroad company which conveys its line to the Corporation, or which holds trackage rights over rail lines which are conveyed to the Corporation, shall have the right to continue its regular freight and passenger service. Enables the Corporation to fix rights of trains, maximum train speeds, size and weight limits for equipment, and other rules governing operations over Corporation rail lines. Makes the Corporation liable for injury and damage. Provides for a reduction in capacity of rail lines, if such a reduction will not result in elimination of service to any point. Title IV: Car Allocation Program - Provides that if a railroad car manufacturer cannot deliver orders within one year after receipt, the Secretary shall establish priorities for manufacture and delivery based upon the following criteria: (1) the supply and delivery of health and food products; (2) conservation of the nation's energy supply; and (3) improvement of mass transit systems. Title V: Equipment Improvement - Rolling Stock Utilization and Financing Act - Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this title. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an independent agency to be known as the Obligation Guarantee Board. Authorizes the Board to guarantee the payment of interest and principal of an equipment obligation prior to, on, or after the date of execution or the disbursement of such obligation. Provides that an Obligation Guarantee Fund shall be established and administered by the Board as a revolving fund to carry out the provisions of this title. States that, except as otherwise provided, the Board shall not guarantee the payment of the principal of an equipment obligation in an amount in excess of 80 percent of the value of the rolling stock or equipment or facilities which are being financed. Enumerates the requirements for guarantees and lease obligations. Authorizes the Board to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury whenever the moneys in the fund are not sufficient to pay any amount which the Board is required to pay under an agreement under this title. Directs the Secretary to designate a plan to establish a national rolling stock information system designed to facilitate equitable distribution and expeditious utilization of rolling stock operated within the continental United States and/or owned directly or indirectly by railroads and carpooling companies. Declares that the antitrust laws of the United States are inapplicable to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this title as to any person who contracts with the Secretary or acts in conformity with the final plan. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $10,000,000. Establishes a corporation to be known as the Railroad Equipment Authority to acquire, maintain, and provide general service railroad freight cars and other rolling stock; to manage a pool of such rolling stock; and to employ innovative concepts for equitable distribution and expenditious use of such stock to meet the needs of the national economy and the national defense. Details the general powers of the Authority. Provides for financing of the Authority through: (1) a per diem surcharge; (2) negotiable debentures; and (3) purchase of obligations by the Treasury. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $10,000,000 to be used to acquire capital stock of the Authority. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury such sums as may be necessary to pay the principle and interest on notes or obligations. Directs a panel composed of the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commission and the Chairman of the Directors of the Authority to submit to the President and Congress a plan for the public sale of stock in the Authority after finding that a market exists for the sale of such stock and that the purposes of this title will be served thereby. Specifies the content of such plan. States that if a national rolling stock information system is not operating effectively when the Authority is established, it shall establish such a system. Directs the Authority to establish and maintain a schedule of charges for the use of general service railroad freight cars and other rolling stock, and equipment directly related to the utilization of rolling stock. Provides that, in carrying out their functions under this Act, the Board, the Secretary, and the Authority shall take adequate steps to protect the interests of affected employees. Title VI: National Rail Service and Transportation Plan - Requires the Secretary to prepare a National Rail Service and Transportation Plan and supporting studies to be submitted to Congress and the Commission 180 days after enactment. Directs the Secretary to prepare a financial analysis of the Nation's railroads, other than those in reorganization under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, including a projection of capital requirements over the next 10 years for each category of investment including equipment maintenance, rolling stock, rail yards, and track construction and rehabilitation. Lists the elements the Secretary shall report on a region-by-region basis in a survey of existing railroad equipment and personnel. Requires the Secretary to project railroad equipment and facilities necessary to meet the transportation requirements of the United States, based on: (1) different transportation models, utilizing various coordinated modes of transportation; and (2) alternative kinds of Federal assistance. Directs the Secretary to evaluate and develop cost estimates for the Federal assistance necessary for each projected transportation model. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive report containing his conclusions with respect to essential rail services within the Nation and his recommendations as to the geographic zones at and between which rail service should be provided. States that the Secretary shall formulate and submit to Congress a national transportation policy based upon the foregoing studies and a comprehensive report on the feasibility and desirability of expanding service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Requires the Commission to study and evaluate the Secretary's reports on rail services in the Nation and to: (1) solicit and study the views of Governors, mayors, shippers, the Secretary of Defense, wholesalers, and retailers within each region, farmers, consumers of goods shipped by rail, and other interested parties in public hearings held in the various regions of the country; and (2) recommend changes in the National Rail Service and Transportation Plan. Provides for Congressional review of the Secretary's and Commission's reports. Authorizes to be appropriated: (1) to the Secretary such sums as are necessary not to exceed $25,000,000 for purposes of preparing the reports and exercising his functions under this title; and (2) to the Commission such sums as are necessary not to exceed $10,000,000 for purposes of evaluating the Secretary's report and exercising its functions under this title. Provides that such sums appropriated shall remain available until expended.
Bill· HRH.R. 7086 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Directs the President to take action to assure that any rule or regulation affecting any rate or charge of any regulated public utility does not allow such rate to include advertising expenditures. Defines terms as used in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7080 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Directs the Administrator of General Services to develop design criteria for new buildings financed with Federal funds providing the best practicable use and conservation of energy. Provides that such criteria shall be incorporated into plans or specifications for new buildings to be under his custody or control. Directs the Administrator to inventory and examine existing buildings under his custody or control to determine what improvements can be made to insure that these buildings will utilize the best practicable technology for the conservation and use of energy. Requires the Administrator to make periodic reports to Congress on his activities under this Act. Authorizes specified appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 462 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Prohibits, under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, the President from setting minimum prices for crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product without congressional review. Requires that amendments to such Act be subject to congressional approval and be supported by a report from the President as to the need for the proposed amendment and impact of such amendment upon the price of energy products and domestic production and the consumption of energy. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should not enter into any formal international agreement having the effect of establishing a price floor on crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product until such time as the Congress grants him the authority to enter into it.
Bill· HRH.R. 7014 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1975
Energy Conservation and Oil Policy Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, and Definitions - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes with respect to this Act and defines the terms used in the Act. Title II: Standby Energy Authorities And National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Authorizes the President to promulgate energy conservation plans, except that such plans may not impose gasoline rationing or any tax, tariff, user fee, provide for a minimum price, or provide for a credit or deduction in computing any tax. Provides that such plans shall be subject to congressional approval. Provides for the international allocation of petroleum products to other countries pursuant to the international energy program. Authorizes the making of international voluntary agreements and provides for procedures to achieve the purposes of such program with respect to international allocation. Provides that the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission shall monitor the development and carrying out of such voluntary agreements, which shall not be subject to the Federal antitrust laws. Provides administrative safeguards for the exchange of information necessary to carry out the international energy program. Creates, subject to congressional review, a National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve of not more than one billion barrels of petroleum products, such Reserve to be established for the purpose of reducing the impact of disruptions in imports of petroleum products. Creates, as part of such Reserve, an Early Storage Reserve of not more than 150,000,000 barrels of petroleum products, such Early Storage Reserve to be established for the purpose of providing limited protection from the impact of near term disruptions of imports of petroleum products. Directs the President, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to prepare and submit to the Congress a National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan which details his proposals for designing, constructing, and filling the storage and related facilities of the Reserve. Grants to the President the specific authority required to implement the Plan, including authority to purchase and dispose of petroleum products for the Reserve. Authorizes specific appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act relative to the National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan. Title III: Measures to Increase Energy Supplies - Provides a formula for computing a ceiling price for a first sale of domestic crude oil to take effect upon a finding by the President that there exists an inflation minimization tax and a production maximization tax consonant with the purposes of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Authorizes the President to require production of oil and gas from designated fields at the maximum efficient rate. Provides for the allocation and restrictions on the export of materials and equipment found to be scarce, critical, and essential for development and transportation of energy supplies and for the construction and maintenance of energy facilities. Title IV: Energy Conservation Measures - Authorizes the President to change regulations issued pursuant to the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 upon a determination that such change will serve the purposes of such Act. Directs the President to amend regulations prescribed pursuant to the mandatory petroleum allocation provisions of such Act in such a manner as he determines is necessary to prevent any increase in the consumption of gasoline above the base volume during the three years prior to the enactment of this Act. Authorizes the President to issue regulations requiring a 2 percent reduction in such gasoline consumption. Prohibits the President from prescribing minimum prices for crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product. Authorizes the President to, by regulation, require proportional adjustments in the amount of fuel oil or other refined petroleum product refined or held in inventory. Prohibits the hoarding of petroleum or petroleum products during a severe energy supply interruption. Authorizes the President to act as the exclusive agent of the United States in purchasing and selling imported petroleum and petroleum products. Authorizes appropriations of $2,000,000 for grants to State and local agencies to inform the public with respect to energy conservation grant programs, tax benefits, and inspections of homes and businesses. Provides for the establishment of guidelines for industrial energy conservation by the Federal Energy Administration. Title V: Improving Energy Efficiency Of Consumer Products - Specifies minimum fuel economy performance standards for passenger automobiles for model years 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1985. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish such standards for model years 1981 through 1984. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine and establish maximum feasible average fuel economy levels for light-duty trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles in each model year after model year 1977. Provides for labeling of new automobiles with respect to expected fuel economy. Provides civil penalties for manufacturers failing to meet required fuel economy levels established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Federal Energy Administrator to prescribe test procedures for determining energy use characteristics or energy efficiency (or both) of any class of product using more than 100 kilowatt hours of electricity each year. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to require labeling with respect to energy consumption characteristics of (1) major appliances and (2) under specified circumstances, any product for which determination of consumption characteristics is required. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe energy efficiency standards for such products. Requires full disclosure of the energy characteristics of products when the energy characteristics are a subject of advertisement of such product. Provides for the assessment of civil penalties and issuance of injunctions for violations of the foregoing provisions. Title VI: Conversion From Oil Or Gas To Other Fuels - Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to prohibit: (1) any major fuel burning installation, other than a powerplant, from burning natural gas or other petroleum products as its primary energy source; and (2) use of natural gas as boiler fuel, such authority to be conditioned on the existence of specified circumstances. Requires new major fuel burning installations to be constructed with a coal-burning capability. Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to guarantee loans made to small coal producers for the purpose of opening new underground coal mines which produce low-sulphur coal. Title VII: General Provisions - Provides for the administrative procedure with respect to, and judicial review and enforcement of, this Act, including the assessment of civil penalties for violations of any provision of titles II, III, or IV, or a violation of any rule or order issued pursuant to any such provision. Provides that the authority to issue or enforce any rule or order under this Act shall terminate on June 30, 1985. Specifies the procedure for congressional review of energy action (as defined by this title) taken pursuant to this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7025 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1975
Promotion of Energy Industry Competition Act - Makes it unlawful for any of the 20 major petroleum companies (as identified by rule by the Federal Trade Commission) to own or control any interest in any energy refinery asset, energy transportation asset, or energy marketing asset on and after December 31, 1978. States that it shall also be unlawful for such companies to control mineral deposits in hydrocarbons and uranium and other fissionable minerals. Forbids any person at the same time to be a director, officer, or employee of two or more corporations or associations, which own or control deposits of, produce, refine, transport, or market at retail petroleum, products of petroleum refining, natural gas, coal, uranium, or other fissionable minerals. Gives the Federal Trade Commission exclusive authority to enforce compliance with these provisions. Requires companies holding ownership interests in facilities which are covered by this Act to submit, within one year from the date of enactment of this Act, plans for the divestment of such ownership interests, whether represented by securities or otherwise. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to institute suits in the district courts of the United States requesting the issuance of such relief as is appropriate to assure compliance with this Act. Prescribes penalties for any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1742 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to prescribe regulations which will prohibit any Federal, State, or local government agency which regulates the price of electricity or natural gas from authorizing any rate schedule which encourages the additional consumption of electricity or natural gas or allowing for ratemaking purposes the recoupment of any advertising or other expenditures which are made to encourage the comsumption of electricity or natural gas.
Bill· HRH.R. 7001 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
Authorizes appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974: (1) $219,935,000 for fiscal year 1976; and (2) $52,000,000 for the period of July 1, 1976 through September 30, 1976.
Bill· HRH.R. 7002 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
States that the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards shall review safety studies, facility license applications, and site permit applications, and shall advise the Atomic Energy Commission with regard to the hazards of proposed or existing reactor facilities and the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. Authorizes the Commission to cooperate with persons proposing to construct and/or operate atomic power plants in advance planning for the selection of power production sites. Directs the Commission to require approval of the preliminary or final design of a production or utilization facility for industrial or commercial purposes. Provides that the terms and conditions of all licenses and site permits shall be subject to amendment, revision, or modification to conform with rules and regulations issued under this Act. Authorizes the Atomic Energy Commission to take specified measures to expedite the conduct of administrative proceedings under this Act and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, including coordination with State agencies in the overall regulatory decision process.
Bill· HRH.R. 7012 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
Promotion of Energy Industry Competition Act - Makes it unlawful for any of the 20 major petroleum companies (as identified by rule by the Federal Trade Commission) to own or control any interest in any energy refinery asset, energy transportation asset, or energy marketing asset on and after December 31, 1978. States that it shall also be unlawful for such companies to control mineral deposits in hydrocarbons and uranium and other fissionable minerals. Forbids any person at the same time to be a director, officer, or employee of two or more corporations or associations, which own or control deposits of, produce, refine, transport, or market at retail petroleum, products of petroleum refining, natural gas, coal, uranium, or other fissionable minerals. Gives the Federal Trade Commission exclusive authority to enforce compliance with these provisions. Requires companies holding ownership interests in facilities which are covered by this Act to submit, within one year from the date of enactment of this Act, plans for the divestment of such ownership interests, whether represented by securities or otherwise. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to institute suits in the district courts of the United States requesting the issuance of such relief as is appropriate to assure compliance with this Act. Prescribes penalties for any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6936 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Industrial Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development under the Energy Reorganization Act to establish and maintain a comprehensive program for the conduct, sponsorship, and promotion of research, development, and demonstration of industrial energy-conserving technologies. Specifies criteria that the Administrator is required to apply in reaching decisions regarding the directions, priorities activities, and operations of the industrial energy conservation program. Requires the Administrator, in furthering the goals of this Act, to: (1) allocate 60 percent of the funds available for contracts, grants, and loans to depressed areas; and (2) promulgate rules and regulations. Requires the Administrator to compile a list of depressed industrial areas. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1976, and for each fiscal year thereafter, such funds as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6927 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Energy Transportation Security Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to assure that 20 percent of the gross tonnage of oil transported in bulk on ocean vessels for import into the United States shall be carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, provided that the Secretary finds that such United States vessels as are available will be adequate to carry such quantity. Raises the requirement to 25 percent after June 30, 1976, and to 30 percent after June 30, 1978. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the Congress and the President on the implementation of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act refineries whose capacity is less than 30,000 barrels per day.
Law· SS. 1716 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Authorizes appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to carry out its functions during fiscal year 1976.
Bill· SS. 1703 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Suspends the Secretary of the Interior's authority to lease Federal coal lands until enactment of a Federal statute regulating surface coal mining on all lands in the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 6870 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Terminates the granting of construction licenses of nuclear fission powerplants in the United States pending action by the Congress following a comprehensive five-year study of the nuclear fuel cycle with particular reference to its safety and environmental hazards, to be conducted by the Office of Technological Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information in the possession of the National Laboratories which the Office deems necessary for conducting its study. Specifies that all Government agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Office. Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to submit, within five years, a report to Congress and the public concerning safety and environmental hazards of nuclear fission powerplants and the nuclear fuel cycle. Requires the report to include recommendations as to whether a resumption of the licensing of nuclear fission power plants should be allowed, and if so, the conditions under which licenses should be granted. Authorizes appropriations for the study of $15,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6860 (94th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1975
Energy Conservation and Conversion Act - Title I: Import Treatment of Oil - Declares it to be the purpose of this title to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil by imposing import restrictions, so that by 1985 the amount of such imports shall not exceed 25 percent of domestic oil consumption, and in order to place the United States in a position to deal with any oil embargo. Establishes oil import quotas, beginning in calendar year 1975. Authorizes the President to vary the import quota schedule when, due to weather conditions, economic factors, or delays in domestic production, he believes it is in the national interest to do so. Directs the President to establish an import licensing system for imported petroleum and petroleum products before December 31, 1975. Provides for the establishment of a separate licensing system for small refiners and independent marketers. Imposes a duty at a rate of 2 percent ad valorem with respect to petroleum, and 5 percent ad valorem with respect to petroleum products. Authorizes the President to adjust such rates of duty when he believes it is in the national interest to do so. Requires the President to notify Congress before increasing rates of duty. Directs the President to make an annual report to Congress on the operation of this Act. Authorizes the President to implement a system for the Federal Government to purchase or sell imported petroleum and petroleum products whenever he determines that the goals of reducing United States dependency on imports of petroleum and petroleum products and the securing of adequate supplies of such imports at reasonable and stable prices will be promoted. Establishes within the Federal Energy Administration an office of Petroleum Import Licensing and Purchasing. Makes it the duty of the Deputy Administrator for Petroleum Import Licensing and Purchasing to: (1) administer the import licensing system; and (2) administer the Federal purchase and sale of imported petroleum and petroleum products. Provides for congressional disapproval of a proposed plan for the Federal purchase and sale of oil imports. Title II: Gasoline Conservation Program - Imposes a tax of three cents a gallon upon gasoline sold by the importer or producer, beginning January 1, 1976. Provides for an increase in the rate of such tax for each year in which domestic gasoline consumption in the preceding year exceeded domestic gasoline consumption for 1973, up to a maximum of twenty- three cents a gallon. Imposes a tax in the same amounts as that imposed on gasoline upon special motor fuels, including benzol, benzene, naptha, liquified petroleum gas, and natural gasoline. Imposes an additional tax on noncommercial aviation fuel. Allows an individual a credit against such tax. Provides for the repayment of gasoline and special fuels conservation taxes to purchasers of fuel used for farming purposes, common carrier public land transportation passenger service purposes, and taxicab purposes. Title III: Other Energy Conservation Programs - Imposes an escalating automobile fuel mileage tax upon every automobile sold by the manufacturer, beginning with model year 1978, which exceeds specified fuel mileage rates. Specifies the amount of such tax. Exempts hearses, buses used for school or mass transit purposes, and ambulances from such tax. Repeals the excise tax on buses used for public transportation, radial tires, and rerefined lubricating oil. Allows an individual a tax credit for a specified percentage of the cost of installing insulation or solar energy equipment in his principal residence. Title IV: Energy Conservation and Conversion Trust Fund - Creates within the Treasury of the United States an Energy Conservation and Conversion Trust Fund. Authorizes an appropriation to the Trust Fund of amounts equivalent to the amounts received through the automobile fuel efficiency tax, the tax on business use of petroleum and petroleum products, and the gasoline and special motor fuels conservation tax. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to manage the Trust Fund, and to invest such portion as is not required to meet current withdrawals in interest-bearing obligations of the United States, or guaranteed by the United States. Provides that amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available for purposes of conserving energy resources and expanding energy supplies through: (1) basic and applied research programs related to new energy technologies; (2) development and demonstration of new energy technologies; (3) programs relating to the development of energy resources from properties in which the United States has an interest; and (4) local and regional transportation projects. Limits the unobligated amount in the Trust Fund to $10,000,000,000. Requires that any excess be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury. Establishes an Energy Conservation and Conversion Trust Fund Review Board to review and evaluate programs and projects supported from the Trust Fund. Title V: Encouraging Business Conservation for Greater Energy Saving - Imposes a tax on the business use of petroleum and petroleum products as fuel. Exempts the fuel used by extractive industries, electrical utilities, and farms from such tax. Entitles every person to a deduction with respect to the amortization of the adjusted basis of: (1) coal processing equipment; (2) coal pipelines; (3) energy producing or saving waste equipment; (4) shale oil conversion equipment; and (5) railroad equipment. Allows an investment tax credit for the installation of any insulation or solar energy equipment in existing property used in a trade or business, or held for the production of income installed after March 17, 1975. Disallows an investment tax credit for electrical generating facilities fueled by petroleum or petroleum products placed in service after April 17, 1975. Allows a recycling tax credit in a specified amount for the amount paid by the taxpayer to purchase post-consumer solid waste materials which were recycled by the taxpayer within one year.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 37 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1975
Institutes a program of research to develop a passenger car more efficient than existing alternatives for inter- and intra-city use. Sets forth objectives toward which such research program shall be directed. Directs the Department of Transportation to perform such research. Provides that all ideas and/or patents be licensed to any domestic automobile manufacturer who would commercially build such a vehicle. Calls upon the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress in January and July of each year on the progress of the research.
Bill· HRH.R. 6794 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Energy Conservation and Oil Policy Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, and Definitions - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes with respect to this Act and defines the terms used in the Act. Title II: Standby Energy Authorities and National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Authorizes the President to promulgate energy conservation plans, except that such plans may not impose gasoline rationing or any tax, tariff user fee, provide for a minimum price, or provide for a credit or deduction in computing any tax. Provides that such plans shall be subject to congressional approval. Authorizes the President to establish rationing programs pursuant to the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, and to prevent increases in consumption of motor gasoline above the base volume during the 3-year period beginning on the date of implementation of a mandatory gasoline rationing program under this title. Allows the President to require reductions in consumption under specified circumstances. Authorizes the President to make provision for voluntary agreements among retail operators to reduce inconvenience to motorists in purchasing gasoline during periods when mandatory allocation programs are in effect. Provides for the international allocation of petroleum products to other countries pursuant to the international energy program. Authorizes the making of international voluntary agreements and provides for procedures to achieve the purposes of such program with respect to international allocation. Provides that the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission shall monitor the development and carrying out of such voluntary agreements which shall not be subject to the Federal antitrust laws. Provides administrative safeguards for the exchange of information necessary to carry out the international energy program. Creates, subject to congressional review, a National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve of not more than one billion barrels of petroleum products, such Reserve to be established for the purpose of reducing the impact of disruptions in imports of petroleum products. Creates as part of such Reserve an Early Storage Reserve of not more than 150,000,000 barrels of petroleum products, such Early Storage Reserve to be established for the purpose of providing limited protection from the impact of near term disruptions of imports of petroleum products. Directs the President, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to prepare and submit to the Congress a National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan which details his proposals for designing, constructing, and filling the storage and related facilities of the Reserve. Grants to the President the specific authority required to implement the Plan, including authority to purchase and dispose of petroleum products for the Reserve. Authorizes specific appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act relative to the National Civilian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan. Title III: Measures to Increase Energy Supplies - Provides a formula for computing a ceiling price for a first sale of domestic crude oil to take effect upon imposition of a windfall profits tax on producers. Authorizes the President to require production of oil and gas from designated fields at the maximum efficient rate. Provides for: (1) allocation of and restrictions on the export of materials and equipment found to be scarce, critical, and essential for development and transportation of energy supplies; and (2) construction and maintenance of energy facilities. Title IV: Energy Conservation Measures - Authorizes the President to change regulations issued pursuant to the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act upon a determination that such change will serve the purposes of the Act. Appropriates $2,000,000 for grants to State and local agencies to inform the public with respect to energy conservation grant programs, tax benefits, and inspections of homes and businesses. Provides for the establishment of guidelines for industrial energy conservation by the Federal Energy Administrator. Title V: Improving Energy Efficiency of Consumer Products - Specifies minimum fuel economy performance standards for passenger automobiles for model years 1978, 1979, and 1980. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine and establish maximum feasible average fuel economy levels for light-duty trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles in each model year after model year 1977. Provides for labeling of new automobiles with respect to expected fuel economy. Provides civil penalties for manufacturers failing to meet required fuel economy levels established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Federal Energy Administrator to prescribe test procedures for determining energy use characteristics or energy efficiency (or both) of any class of product using more than 100 kilowatt hours of electricity each year. Authorizes the Administrator to require labeling with respect to energy consumption characteristics (1) major appliances, and (2) under specified circumstances, any product for which determination of consumption characteristics is required. Requires full disclosure of the energy characteristics are a subject of advertisement of such product. Provides for the assessment of civil penalties and issuance of injunctions for violations of the foregoing provisions. Title VI: Conversion from Oil or Gas to Other Fuels - Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to prohibit: (1) any major fuel burning installation, other than a powerplant, from burning natural gas or other petroleum products as its primary energy source; and (2) use of natural gas as boiler fuel, such authority to be conditioned on the existence of specified circumstances. Requires new major fuel burning installations to be constructed with a coal-burning capability. Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to guarantee loans made to small coal producers for the purpose of opening new underground coal mines which produce low-sulphur coal. Title VII: General Provisions - Provides for the administrative procedure with respect to, and judicial review and enforcement of, this Act, including the assessment of civil penalties for violations of any provision of titles II, III, or IV, or a violation of any rule or order issued pursuant to any such provision. Provides that the authority to issue or enforce any rule or order under this Act shall terminate on June 30, 1985. Specifies the procedure for congressional review of energy action (as defined by this title) taken pursuant to this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6770 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make a grant of $100,000 to Monroe, Missouri, for the construction of a facility system to interconnect with a rural electric cooperative.
Bill· HRH.R. 6756 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Provides a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code equal to 12-1/2 percent of expenditures made in the exploration and development of new reserves of oil and gas in the United States. Limits the duration of the availability of this tax credit to 10 years after the adoption of this Act. Provides that this tax credit may not have the effect of causing the amount of a taxpayer's credit to exceed his tax. Provides for a 3 year carryback and a 7 year carryover of the unused credit.
Bill· SS. 1666 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Electric Utilities Rate Reform Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and purposes, and defines the terms used in this Act. Directs State and local electric utility regulatory authorities to implement and maintain rate schedules which distribute costs to customer classes in accordance with the costs these classes impose on utilities by their consumption patterns. Provides that no regulatory authority, for ratemaking purposes, may allow recoupment of promotional and advertising expenses, unless such expenses finance efforts encouraging the conservation of electricity or the shifting of the consumption of electricity form peak loan periods to off-peakload periods. Provides that no regulatory authority may allow or otherwise make lawful, as part of any rate schedule, a fuel adjustment clause permitting monthly changes in the utility's lawful rate equal to the changes in the cost to the utility of generating fuels, including all applicable taxes, tariffs, or similar charges without: (1) requiring prior notice of the changed cost of fuel and the adjusted rate before any rate change can be implemented; (2) public proceedings to establish that the utility continually manages fuel purchases, uses, and generating facilities prudently and efficiently; (3) such rate adjustments distributing fuel costs and charges consistently with the standards established in this Act; and (4) reserving the power to subsequently determine that the adjusted rates or parts thereof are unlawful and subject to refund. Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to make grants to non-Federal regulatory authorities, in accordance with regulations established by the Commission, in such amounts as are necessary to compensate such authorities for additional costs incurred in complying with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to make such grants.