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United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Directs the President to reinstate emergency building temperature controls not less stringent than those in effect on January 1, 1981.
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Fuel Use Act Reform of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capabilities exist; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount, in an electric powerplant in which it is feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source.
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Repeals the Federal requirement of incremental pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1981
Natural Gas Decontrol Act of 1981 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal Federal price control and allocation authority over natural gas.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide homebuilders with an income tax credit for the construction of residences which incorporate a passive solar energy system. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Housing and Urban Development, to prescribe regulations setting forth a solar construction credit table for purposes of determining the amount of the credit for which the incorporator of the solar energy system is eligible. Limits the dollar amount of such credit to $2,000. Defines "passive solar energy system" as a system which contains a solar collection area, an absorber, a storage mass, a heat distribution method, and heat regulation devices. Requires such system to be installed in a new residence after September 30, 1981 and before January 1, 1987.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Interstate Compact - Grants Congressional approval to the Southern States Energy Compact which provides for cooperation among Southern States in the development, production, and use of energy.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Energy Stamp Assistance Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy stamp program to assist households with gross annual incomes below $12,500 in meeting monthly fuel costs. Authorizes assistance to renters to offset rent attributable to fuel costs. Stipulates that participating States shall assume responsibility for certification of eligible households and issuance of coupons. Specifies the minimum and maximum monthly allotments authorized by this Act. Requires that priority be given households in regions which have been declared emergency or disaster areas as a result of fuel supply, allocation, and cost problems. States that the provisions of this Act shall be retroactively effective to January 1, 1981. Declares that the benefits received pursuant to this program shall not be considered income for internal revenue purposes or for determination of eligibility for other federally-related benefits programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide homebuilders with an income tax credit for the construction of residences which incorporate a passive solar energy system. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Housing and Urban Development, to prescribe regulations setting forth a solar construction credit table for purposes of determining the amount of the credit for which the incorporator of the solar energy system is eligible. Limits the dollar amount of such credit to $2,000 for calendar years prior to 1987 and phases out the amount of the credit by $500 decrements until 1990 when such credit terminates. Defines a "passive solar energy system" as a system which contains a solar collection area, an absorber, a storage mass, a heat distribution method, and heat regulation devices. Requires such system to be installed in a new residence after September 30, 1981, and before January 1, 1990.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide homebuilders with an income tax credit for the construction of residences which incorporate a passive solar energy system. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Housing and Urban Development, to prescribe regulations setting forth a solar construction credit table for purposes of determining the amount of the credit for which the incorporator of the solar energy system is eligible. Limits the dollar amount of such credit to $2,000 for calendar years prior to 1987 and phases out the amount of the credit by $500 decrements until 1990 when such credit terminates. Defines a "passive solar energy system" as a system which contains a solar collection area, an absorber, a storage mass, a heat distribution method, and heat regulation devices. Requires such system to be installed in a new residence after September 30, 1981, and before January 1, 1990.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1981
Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capabilities exist; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount, in an electric powerplant in which it is feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source. Authorizes the Secretary to prohibit the use of natural gas or petroleum in any category of existing major fuel-burning installation, which can consume 300 million Btu's or more fuel per hour, where coal or alternate fuel capabilities exist. Repeals provisions which temporarily permit the use of petroleum or natural gas for: (1) peakload plants; and (2) power plants for which an exemption is needed to prevent impairment of service. Eliminates permanent exemptions for: (1) peakload plants; (2) petroleum use in intermediate load plants; (3) certain plants with capacities of less than 250,000,000 Btu's per hour for the use of natural gas; and (4) certain plants for the use of liquified natural gas.
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists.
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Oil Imports Act of 1981 - Title I: Oil Importation - Prohibits the importation of crude oil or other petroleum products into the United States unless permitted by, purchased by, or manufactured from crude oil purchased by the American Oil Import Corporation, established under this Act. Sets forth requirements for issuing import permits for the importation of crude oil and petroleum products. Directs the Corporation to issue permits for such imports to insure access by the U.S. Armed Forces in cases of national emergency. Requires that crude oil and petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve be purchased from the Corporation. Grants to the Corporation exclusive purchasing and selling authority for crude oil and petroleum product imports, and sets forth requirements regarding such authority. Title II: American Oil Import Corporation - Establishes a nonprofit corporation to be known as the American Oil Import Corporation, managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the President. Establishes an Advisory Board to the Corporation, composed of officers of specified Federal agencies and departments, which shall meet periodically with the Directors to share information. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Corporation and confers upon the Corporation nonprofit status. Establishes a Public Energy Fund in the Treasury into which shall be deposited revenues from activities of the Corporation. Provides that such funds, including appropriated funds as authorized by the Congress, shall be used by the Corporation for carrying out this Act. Sets forth specified reporting, recordkeeping, and auditing requirements for the Corporation. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Makes it a crime for any officer, employee, or person acting for or on behalf of the United States or any department or agency thereof to prematurely disclose information concerning crude oil or petroleum products required to be withheld from publication until a fixed time or to speculate directly or indirectly in any such product by buying or selling the same in quantity before such information is made public through regular official channels. Repeals the standby purchase authority of the President under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the requirement that the operating capacity of intercity buses must increase for such property to qualify for the investment tax credit. Treats a lessee of such property, in the case of an election with respect to applying the energy percentage, as having acquired the property for purposes of applying the energy percentage only.
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1981
Expresses Congressional concern that Mexico be given full consideration in the formulation of our national and international energy policies. Encourages the President to negotiate a framework for cooperation with Mexico on common concerns, including the mutually beneficial development of Mexico's oil and natural gas reserves.
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the definition of "specially defined energy property" for purposes of the investment tax credit.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
State Set-aside Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations establishing a State set-aside system for propane, middle distillates, motor gasoline, residual fuel oil, and aviation fuels Sets State set-aside levels.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a feasibility study of the potential for additional hydroelectric capacity at the Canyon-Ferry powerplant in Montana.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) assure the expansion of the current battery research program; (2) assure the expansion of the current battery exploratory investigations program; (3) accelerate battery development and engineering activities; (4) conduct field tests and demonstrations of each advanced battery; (5) ensure the coordination of the activities of this Act with those of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act; (6) establish technology applications programs to foster manufacturing process development, cost reduction programs, and pilot line operations; (7) develop a technology applications program for each advanced battery which is proven to be suitable for use in conjunction with dispersed applications of renewable energy sources, such as wind energy and photovoltaic systems; and (8) prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Establishes a technical panel on advanced batteries of the Energy Research Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the advanced battery energy storage program. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1984.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
Underground Coal Gasification and Unconventional Gas Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for research, development, and demonstration activities for underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas production. Directs the Secretary to establish such a research and development program. Directs the Secretary to solicit proposals for the design of underground coal gasification and enhanced gas recovery facilities to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing synthetic and unconventional natural gas. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive commercialization plan. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress, as a separate part of the annual report submitted under the Department of Energy Organization Act, an annual report of the activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require an electric utility licensed under the Act to obtain insurance to cover excess energy costs incurred when substitute electric energy is sold to consumers to replace nuclear energy which is unavailable to such utility because of a nuclear incident resulting in the shutdown of a commercial nuclear powerplant owned or operated by such utility. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require each licensed electric utility to participate in an industry retrospective rating plan. Directs the Commission to enter into an agreement to pay to such utility the amount by which the excess energy costs associated with a nuclear incident exceed the insurance coverage of such utility. Requires an electric utility which suspends or terminates nuclear energy generation following a nuclear incident to calculate for each billing period its excess energy costs. Prohibits an electric utility which sells electric energy to consumers from receiving from such consumers any portion of the excess energy costs of providing substitute electric energy.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1981
Expresses the sense of Congress that funding continue for the coal gasification demonstration plants in Noble County, Ohio, and Perry County, Illinois.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Standby Petroleum Authorities Act of 1981 - Title I: Standby Petroleum Price and Allocation Authority - Directs the President to promulgate a standby regulation, which will be effective for a limited period and which shall be implemented whenever the President determines that a severe petroleum supply interruption exists or is imminent, providing for the allocation and setting of ceiling prices for crude oil and refined petroleum products. Terminates provisions of this title on October 1, 1989. Title II: Crude Oil Access - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a standby program, to be implemented if the President determines that an interruption in petroleum supplies exists or is imminent, which provides access by qualified refiners to crude oil. Permits the implementation of the standby program with respect to a qualified refiner when: (1) the refiner provides essential products; (2) the refiner is unable to acquire crude oil at reasonable prices; and (3) the percentage refining capacity of the refiner, because of an inability to obtain reasonably priced crude, is significantly below the national average for at least 90 days. Directs the Secretary to establish standards used to designate a refiner as qualified. Requires a refiner-seller, under the standby program, to sell crude oil to a qualified refiner. Sets forth provisions governing such sales. Terminates the provisions of this title on October 1, 1985. Title III: Investigations and Report - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense, to determine the effect on national security of importing refined petroleum products and to transmit the report to the President.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount in an electric powerplant where feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the prohibitions against any gasoline or diesel fuel rationing contingency plan which imposes any tax or user fee or provides a tax credit or tax deduction.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make construction-differential subsidies available to United States built or documented vessels for replacement or upgrading of such vessels' existing propulsion machinery in order to improve energy efficiency. Establishes guidelines for the approval of such subsidies. Sets forth procedures for the negotiation, acceptance, and payment of such subsidies by the Secretary. Requires replacement propulsion equipment to be of United States origin except under specified circumstances. Classifies such upgraded vessel as "new" or "reconstructed" for specified purposes of such Act. Reduces the age of such vessel by ten years for purposes of the obligation to replace it under any operating- differential subsidy and capital construction fund contract or program.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the number of members of the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority to seven. Sets forth procedures for the appointment of such new members. Increases the number of members required for a quorum to four.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Terminates the Department of Energy on December 31, 1982. Requires the President to submit to Congress within 60 days after termination a plan for transferring the functions of such Department to other Federal agencies. Prohibits such plan from creating a new Executive department. States that such plan shall take effect unless disapproved within 60 days by either House of Congress. Requires submission of successive reorganization plans until one is not disapproved by either House.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount in an electric powerplant in which it is feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require separate metering of the electricity or natural gas used in each new building unit constructed after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to bring actions against electric and gas utilities to require compliance with such requirements. Sets forth penalties for violations of such requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the installation of a woodburning stove.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1981
Terminates the Department of Energy on October 1, 1982. Requires the President to submit to Congress within 90 days prior to the date of termination a plan transferring the functions of such Department to other Federal agencies. Prohibits such plan from creating a new Executive department. States that such plan shall take effect unless disapproved within 60 days by either House of Congress. Requires the submission of successive reorganization plans until one is not disapproved by either House.
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1981
Terminates 1,000 of the positions within the Department of Energy currently allocated to administer the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1981
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish a direct loan program to veterans for residential solar energy systems and other energy conservation improvements. Sets forth guidelines for such program. Directs the Administrator to prescribe standards for such solar energy and energy conservation systems. Establishes the Veterans' Administration Solar Energy Revolving Fund in the U.S. Treasury.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1981
Uranium Enrichment Fund Act of 1981 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish in the United States Treasury a uranium enrichment fund consisting of: (1) all receipts, collections, and recoveries of the Secretary of Energy from the provision of services for the production or enrichment of uranium in the isotope-235, and the sale, lease, distribution, or transfer of uranium; (2) all proceeds derived from the sale of bonds by the Secretary pursuant to such Act;(3) proceeds from the investment of fund moneys; (4) the unexpended balance of any funds available prior to the effective date of this Act relating to production or enrichment of uranium; and (5) any appropriations made by Congress to the fund. Sets forth requirements concerning the Secretary's authority to make expenditures from such fund for uranium production and enrichment activities. Authorizes the Secretary to request the investment of funds in excess of current needs by the Secretary of the Treasury in United States obligations. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into obligations for plant and capital activity purposes or new uranium enrichment plant construction or decreasing authorized uranium enrichment capacity without Congressional authorization. Authorizes the Secretary to issue and sell to the Secretary of the Treasury bonds and notes to assist in financing uranium production and enrichment facilities and activities. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the operation and financial activities of the uranium enrichment fund.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1981
Authorizes the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources from March 1, 1981, through February 28, 1982,to: (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) utilize the services of department or agency personnel on a reimbursable basis. Sets forth the limit on expenses by the committee during such period.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1981
Expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the President's oil decontrol action.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the following hydroelectric powerplants: (1) the Friant powerplant, California; (2) the Whiskeytown powerplant, California; (3) the Canyon Ferry powerplant enlargement, Montana; (4) the Yellowtail Afterbay powerplant, Montana; (5) the Hoover Dam powerplant modification, Arizona and Nevada; (6) the Buffalo Bill Dam powerplant replacement, Wyoming; (7) the Red Bluff powerplant, California; (8) the Stony Gorge powerplant, California; (9) the Monticello powerplant, California; (10) the Boca powerplant, California and Nevada; (11) the Prosser powerplant, California and Nevada; and (12) the Blue Mesa powerplant, Colorado. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to construct, operate, and maintain transmission facilities for such powerplants and to purchase replacement capacity and energy in order to maintain deliveries to customers during unit outages caused by such powerplant construction. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to minimize the loss of capacity and energy to power customers due to unit outages resulting from such powerplant construction. Directs the Secretary of Energy to maintain deliveries of capacity and energy at contract prices to customers affected by such unit outages. Requires that the hydroelectric power generated by such facilities be marketed through existing Federal hydroelectric power marketing systems. Authorizes appropriations beginning in fiscal year 1982 to the Secretary of the Interior for: (1) construction, operation, and maintenance of the powerplants authorized under this Act; (2) the cost of replacement capacity and energy; (3) construction of an automated gate at Lake Helena; and (4) bank stabilization, replacement of fishery access, and other fish, wildlife, and recreational facilities concurrent with the Canyon Ferry powerplant enlargement. Authorizes appropriations beginning in fiscal year 1982 to the Secretary of Energy for transmission facilities and the purchase of replacement capacity and energy. Makes the authorization for the Canyon Ferry powerplant enlargement effective 20 months after the enactment of this Act unless the Secretary of the Interior reports to Congress that the project cannot be economically justified or creates adverse environmental effects.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount, in an electric powerplant in which it is feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both: (1) as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists; and (2) in excess of a minimal amount, in an electric powerplant in which it is feasible to use a mixture of petroleum or natural gas or an alternate fuel as a primary energy source.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to retain counsel and take any necessary steps to protect the interests of the House in the cases of Chadha v. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Consumer Energy Council of America et al. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1981
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress immediately reimpose price controls on home heating oil and gasoline, and that pending such action the President rescind the decontrol order.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to authorize holders of leases of oil shale lands to lease not more than 6,400 additional acres for operational purposes. Provides that land leased pursuant to this Act may not be used for oil shale mining but may be used for any other purpose authorized by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the lessee to show to the Secretary's satisfaction that the lessee needs the additional land and has the ability to conduct environmentally safe operations. Requires the Secretary's determination that the additional lease is in the public interest. Establishes guidelines for other lease provisions including rent and duration.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Energy Company of America Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish a Government corporation to be known as the Energy Company of America (the Company), administered by a Board of Directors. Authorizes the Company to: (1) explore for oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium on any Federal lands; (2) develop, produce, import, purchase, refine or enrich, store, transport, and sell fuel resources; (3) engage in research and development for improved methods of fuel resource technology; (4) obtain necessary equipment and facilities; (5) explore for, develop, produce, import, purchase, store, transport, and sell fuel resources in or from non-domestic sources; (6) sue and be sued in its corporate name, use a corporate seal, and adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws governing the operation of the Board; (7) determine employee qualifications, duties, and compensation; (8) enter into agreements necessary to conduct authorized activities; and (9) consult and cooperate with representatives of science, industry, agriculture, labor, environmental protection, and consumer protection. Sets forth additional duties of the Company. Provides for fuel resource production from standby reserves upon a finding that such production is necessary to alleviate domestic shortages. Provides for the establishment of standby reserves. Sets forth Federal lands conveyance procedures. Sets forth procedures to ensure environmental protection relevant to the construction of Company facilities. Prohibits the Company from proceeding with any proposed activity except as approved by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency unless, upon judicial review, a court sets aside an adverse determination of the Administrator. Sets forth the principles and standards by which the Company shall exercise its duty as the exclusive bargaining agent of the United States. Directs the Company to sell fuel resources in such a manner as to: (1) encourage domestic competition; (2) allocate available supplies equitably on a geographical basis; and (3) insure maximum utilization of domestic energy facilities. Prohibits the sale of domestic energy resources to any foreign person or entity unless such person or entity is a qualified buyer who intends to refine it for transportation and sale to the United States at a later date. Exempts the Company from Federal taxation. Permits State and local taxation of the Company. Prohibits the Company from selling at prices below actual adjusted costs. Directs that excess revenues be placed into the miscellaneous receipts fund of the Treasury. Directs the Company to transmit an annual report on its activities to the Congress and the President. Excludes the receipts and disbursements of the Company from totals of the U. S. budget, and exempts them from any annual expenditure and net lending limitations imposed on the U. S. budget. Declares that Congress shall exercise continuing oversight of the activities of the Company. Establishes within the Company a Citizens Advisory Commission to monitor, evaluate, and report to Congress on the activities of the Company. Authorizes appropriations for such Commission. Empowers the Company to incur debt for capital and operating purposes through any form of securities, agreements, or obligations. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes for fiscal years 1982 to 1992. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 and for each of the next ten succeeding fiscal years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to transfer to the Company all right, title, and interest in any uranium enrichment facilities owned by the Department of Energy. Provides for the expiration of any existing authority to control or regulate the price of petroleum products upon a Presidential finding and declaration that the Company has become sufficiently established to perform effectively as a competitive entity in the energy industry.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to permit local distribution companies to provide natural gas service to residential customers for use in outdoor lighting fixtures installed and receiving natural gas before the enactment of such Act. Requires each local distribution company, in accordance with rules established by the Secretary of Energy, to: (1) periodically inform its customers of the amount of natural gas consumed by outdoor lighting; and (2) report such information method to the Secretary.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Federal Coal-Fired Powerplant Siting Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to coordinate the planning and scheduling of Federal, State, and local agency proceedings relating to the construction or operation of coal-fired powerplants. States that the Secretary may, with respect to the siting of such a powerplant, require one environmental impact statement to be used by all the Federal agencies involved. Authorizes the Secretary to require Federal agencies to conduct consolidated proceedings if there is concurrent jurisdiction. Requires the Secretary, with the concurrence of State agencies, to prescribe consolidated proceedings procedures for matters over which Federal and State agencies have concurrent jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary to establish a reasonable deadline for Federal agency decisions on the siting of coal-fired powerplants. Directs the Secretary to provide Federal assistance to State programs for coordinating and improving decision procedures for the construction and operation of coal-fired powerplants. Sets forth the criteria for such programs. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to eliminate duplicative application and reporting form requirements for any person proposing a coal-fired powerplant project. Requires an applicant for a license, permit, or approval from any Federal agency for construction or operation of a new coal-fired powerplant which is not proximately sited to explain in the application why proximate siting is infeasible. States that the Secretary may, by rule, pay the costs of participating in a Federal proceeding with respect to a coal-fired powerplant to any intervenor who is unable to pay such costs.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude from the definition of Restricted Data any data concerning the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy and information which is, or is derived from, information which has been published. Removes the sanctions against anyone who releases Restricted Data which that person has reason to believe will be used against the United States, if such person does so without intent to injure the United States or secure an advantage for any foreign nation.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
New Energy Source Tax Incentive Act of 1981 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit equal to $3 for each barrel of oil or bitumen produced from any rock type that is not producible by primary recovery methods due to the viscosity and the lack of natural mobility of the oil in-place. Increases the amount of such credit by the amount of production credit carryovers and carrybacks for the taxable year. Reduces the standard $3 per barrel credit proportionately by: (1) the amount of Federal grant funds, if any, used by the taxpayer in the production of oil or bitumen; and (2) the amount by which the adjusted reference price (average daily market price per barrel during the preceding calendar year for certain Arabian light crude oil, adjusted for inflation) exceeds $20.50. Authorizes the President to adjust the amount of the credit (but not higher than $3) when such action is in the national interest. Requires, as a condition of eligibility for the credit, that the oil or bitumen be produced within the United States or its possessions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to publish the adjusted reference price, and an explanation of the method and data used in computing it, if such price exceeds $20 per barrel.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the definition of "specially defined energy property" for purposes of the investment tax credit.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981
Prohibits granting a right-of-way under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 for a coal pipeline using groundwater in connection with such transportation unless each affected State has consented to such use.
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1981
Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to limit, to 12 1/2 percent of the value of the coal produced yearly, the amount of all State and local severance taxes or fees on coal shipped in interstate commerce to any powerplant or major installation.