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Bill· HRH.R. 650 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to establish a program of direct loans 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. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 555 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Construction Work in Progress Policy Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve, upon application by a public utility, the inclusion of the costs of construction work in progress (defined as construction of a facility used to generate electric energy) in the rate base of such public utility with respect to: (1) any pollution control facility; and (2) the conversion of oil or natural gas-fired facilities to the use of other fuels. Requires the Commission to hold an evidentiary hearing upon application by a public utility for approval of such a rate increase. Sets forth the items required in any such application. Requires the Commission to approve the rate increase applied for or to order a lesser rate increase if, after the hearing, the Commission finds that: (1) the utility will be in severe financial difficulty unless construction work in progress costs are included in the rate base; (2) the facility being constructed is reasonably necessary to meet energy demands; (3) any mismanagement involved will not affect the utility's future financial situation; (4) the long-term benefits justify short-run rate increases in the case of customers purchasing electric energy for resale; (5) such wholesale customers have been offered an ownership interest in the facility under construction; (6) the rate increase will not unreasonably impair the ability of wholesale customers to sell electric energy to their retail customers at the least cost; and (7) the applicant utility will discontinue the capitalization of allowance for funds used during construction for those construction work in progress costs included in the rate base. Provides that no rate increase approved or ordered under this Act may: (1) be charged for electric energy sold before the date of such approval or order; (2) exceed the amount needed to alleviate the utility's financial difficulties; (3) have an anticompetitive effect; (4) be applied to any customer who holds an ownership interest in the facility being constructed (with limited exceptions); or (5) be unduly discriminatory or preferential or exceed a just and reasonable amount.
Bill· HRH.R. 583 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to set the maximum lawful price on any first sale (a sale to a pipeline or other distributor) of any natural gas from January 6,1983, through January 1, 1985, at the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on October 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from January 6, 1983, through January 1, 1985 for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to January 6, 1983 and for which there was no maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982 because of the elimination of price controls, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas on October 1, 1982 shall increase from the October 1, 1982 level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of: (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority.
Bill· HRH.R. 482 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Natural Gas Marketing Act of 1983 - Provides that whenever a gas distributing company, State commission, municipality, or State files a complaint under the Natural Gas Act alleging that any rate proposed to be charged by a natural gas company is not just and reasonable, and certifies that such proposed rate results in a retail price for natural gas that is in excess of the prices of a competing fuel available to existing retail customers served by any of the natural gas company's wholesale customers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall set the matter for hearing and decision. Suspends any rate increase until issuance of a final appealable order upon completion of the hearing. Places the burden of proof on the natural gas company. Directs FERC to prescribe an adjustment in the natural gas company's rates if the company does not discharge its burden of proof.
Bill· HRH.R. 576 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from 1985 to 1990 the investment tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal, and ocean thermal property.
Bill· HRH.R. 556 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the installation of a woodburning stove.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 58 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to commence a rulemaking relating to natural gas pipeline rate designs, and to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and the appropriate congressional committees.
Bill· HRH.R. 421 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act of 1981 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that the amount of financial protection required of a licensee licensed under such Act for purposes of nuclear incidents shall be the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources. Provides for periodic redetermination of such amount by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) based on the cost of living (including health care costs). Requires that all licensees required to maintain such financial protection participate in an industry retrospective rating plan under which the deferred premium charged following any nuclear incident shall be an amount required by rules promulgated by the NRC. Authorizes the NRC to make a loan to any licensee unable to meet any assessment of deferred premiums within a reasonable time following any nuclear incident without impairing the provision of electric utility service by such licensee. Repeals statutory requirements with respect to indemnification agreements between the NRC and licensees. Removes statutory limitations on the amount of indemnity the NRC may provide to its own contractors for construction or operation of production or utilization facilities and on the aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident. Removes the exemption for nonprofit educational institutions from the financial protection requirements. Repeals the NRC's authority to: (1) enter into an indemnification agreement in connection with the nuclear ship Savannah; and (2) establish procedures to handle public liability claims. Requires that provisions waiving certain defenses with respect to any nuclear incident be incorporated in insurance policies or contracts furnished as proof of financial protection (currently the NRC may require the incorporation of such waiver provisions in such policies or contracts).
Bill· HRH.R. 383 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Municipal Waste-to- Energy Act of 1983 - Title I: Research, Development, and Demonstration - Requires the Director of the Office of Urban Waste Energy Management (established under this Act) to establish, conduct, and promote an accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for the recovery of energy from municipal wastes. Directs the Director to provide financial assistance (in the form of grants, contracts, price supports, purchase guarantees, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements, or any combination thereof) to public or private entities for experimental and demonstration facilities and modifications of existing facilities for such purposes. Requires that such program be designed to achieve its goals within ten years. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to extend the financial support program to include public and private entity waste reprocessing demonstration facilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982. Title II: Commercialization - Requires the Director to establish a program of financial assistance for commercial-scale projects designed for the conversion of municipal wastes into energy or the recovery of materials. States that such assistance shall be made to supplement, but not to compete with or supplant, any private capital investment under authority of any other Federal law. Directs the Director to establish procedures and standards for the timely review of compliance with the requirements for each new award. Limits such financial assistance to a maximum of 75 percent of the total capital cost of that project. Prohibits any project from receiving such assistance twice. Requires that any specific tax credit directly associated with such projects be considered in determining the need for financial assistance awarded under this title. Limits the amount of loans entered into for such projects to a maximum of 49 percent of the total capital costs of the project, unless the Director determines that such limit would prevent the financial viability of the proposed project. Sets forth requirements concerning the Director's authority to enter into, or make, such loans, loan guarantees, price guarantees, and grants. Directs the Director to conduct economic analyses of municipal waste-to-energy conversion technologies in other countries for publication and dissemination. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982. Title III: General Provisions - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Urban Waste Energy Management within the Department to perform the activities authorized under this Act. Directs the Director of such Office to prepare a program management plan for such activities and to transmit such plan to specified congressional committees. Requires the Director to submit to Congress annually a detailed description of such plan with proposed modifications as necessary. Requires the Director to support science and engineering education programs to provide trained personnel to perform the activities required under this Act. Provides for Federal interagency cooperation and information sharing. Requires the Director to assure the full and complete dissemination of information concerning any project or other activity. Directs the Director, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Commerce, to prepare and transmit to the Congress a report. Sets forth the components of such report. Provides that amounts received by the Director as repayment of loans made under this Act and other specified amounts shall be deposited in the Federal Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
Bill· HRH.R. 321 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1983 - Establishes a research, development, and demonstration program for converting wind energy into electricity. Sets goals for such program. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into agreements with public and private entities to obtain scientific, technological, and economic information on the design, fabrication, purchase, installation, and testing of small wind energy systems (systems with a capacity of less than 100 kilowatts) and large wind energy systems (systems with a capacity of 100 or more kilowatts). Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to entities seeking to install wind energy systems, upon submission of the proper application. Sets forth terms and conditions for receiving such assistance. Terminates any Federal subsidization of purchases of such equipment upon the determination that such systems have become competitive with conventional energy sources or by a specified date. Sets forth the amount of such assistance, taking into consideration any tax credits allowed under the Internal Revenue Code for renewable energy source expenditures. Allocates a portion of the funds appropriated to carry out this Act for accelerated procurement and installation of wind energy systems by Federal agencies. Directs the Secretary to promulgate voluntary performance standards for small wind energy systems. Directs the Secretary to initiate a three-year national wind resource assessment program to: (1) validate existing assessments of known wind resources; (2) perform wind resource assessments in regions where the use of wind energy may prove feasible; (3) initiate a general site prospecting program; (4) establish standard wind data collection and siting techniques; and (5) establish, in consultation with the Administrators of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a national wind data center to make public information available on wind energy. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit a comprehensive management plan to specified congressional committees. Sets forth criteria for selection of programs. Directs the Secretary to conduct studies and investigations relating to wind energy systems and programs. Directs the Secretary to assure that small businesses will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 232 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Natural Gas Price Control Act of 1983 - Provides that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale (a sale by a natural gas producer to a pipeline or other distributor) delivery of any natural gas produced in the United States shall be the December 31, 1982, price applicable to such natural gas. Provides that, notwithstanding the terms of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 or any contract, any price increase subject to this Act shall not be effective following the expiration of the control period. Defines control period as the period beginning January 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1983. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe regulations which assure that the reductions in the costs which (but for this Act) would be borne by natural gas purchasers shall be passed through to such purchasers.
Bill· HRH.R. 131 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act - Title I: Removal of Artificial Impediments on Natural Gas Usage - Repeals the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Terminates the incremental pricing requirements of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (the Act). Repeals provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 relating to retail policies for natural gas utilities. Title II: Incentives for Increased Natural Gas Production - Provides that the provisions of the Act respecting the maximum lawful price for any first sale (a sale to a pipeline or other distributor) of natural gas produced from a well shall not apply if: (1) surface drilling began on or after January 1, 1983; and (2) a license or other proper form of authorization was issued with respect to drilling the well. Sets forth ceiling prices for certain pre-1983 wells. Prohibits the importation of natural gas unless the import price is not above the qualified import price (as defined by this Act). Provides for the decontrol of all first sales of natural gas, effective January 1, 1985. Repeals standby price control authority. Provides that effective January 1, 1985, provisions of the Natural Gas Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of gas committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act. Provides that prior to January 1, 1985, those same provisions of such Act shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated to interstate commerce as of the day before enactment and which is: (1) high cost natural gas; (2) new natural gas; (3) natural gas produced from any new onshore production well; or (4) natural gas produced from wells drilled on or before January 1, 1983. Prohibits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from specifying the minimum duration of any contract for the purchase of natural gas. Prohibits the Commission, in the case of any person who would have been entitled to receive natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce but for the deregulation provisions of this Act, from requiring that such gas be offered for sale to such person, either directly or through the granting of any right of first refusal of an offer made to any other person. Prohibits an interstate pipeline from passing on to its customers cost increases (cost passthroughs) in the natural gas it purchases from suppliers if the amount paid by the pipeline was excessive due to fraud (presently, the prohibition applies if the price is excessive due to fraud, abuse, or similar grounds). Authorizes a seller to make determinations in lieu of the appropriate Federal or State agency, for purposes of defining certain natural gas, by making a sworn certification to the agency. Title III: Removal of Artificial Impediments to Natural Gas Sales - Provides that, prior to January 1, 1985, those provisions of the Natural Gas Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act and which is natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf, if such sale is to an intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user within any State. Exempts natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf that is transported on behalf of any intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user located within an affected State, from the provisions of the Natural Gas Act relating to the sale of gas, except that any pipeline may not charge more than a just and reasonable rate. Authorizes the Commission to permit any pipeline to sell, at rates that are just and reasonable, natural gas to: (1) any other pipeline; and (2) any local distribution company. Provides that, for purposes of provisions of the Natural Gas Act concerning the sale of natural gas, the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not apply to any sale, or resale, of natural gas and such gas shall not be deemed to be in interstate commerce if the gas sold was transported in interstate commerce by an interstate pipeline pursuant to an emergency presidential order. Grants the President emergency purchase and allocation authority over any pipeline. Declares against public policy and unenforceable any provision of any contract for the sale (other than a first sale) or transportation of natural gas which prohibits: (1) the commingling of natural gas subject to such contract with natural gas which has been transported across the borders of any State; or (2) the sale or transportation in interstate commerce of natural gas subject to such contract.
Bill· HRH.R. 278 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Geothermal Energy Control Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Geothermal Energy Commission. Requires the Commission to determine those areas in the United States which have a potential for the extraction of geothermal resources and to publish a list of such areas in the Federal Register. Directs the Commission to grant exclusive licenses to persons capable of carrying out exploration and development of geothermal resources in such areas. Sets forth conditions for the granting of such licenses and for extensions of license terms. Authorizes the termination of a license for any violation of the terms of the license prescribed by the Commission. Permits a licensee under this Act to apply for a license to market the geothermal resources from the licensee's area in their natural state. Requires the Commission to grant a marketing license for a geographic area which is the most reasonable area to successfully market the geothermal resources. Provides that there shall be only one marketing license per geographic area. Provides that a marketing license shall be valid for as long as the licensee holds his or her exploration and development license. Permits the transfer of exploration and development licenses and marketing licenses with the Commission's approval. Requires that a licensee under this Act be a U.S. citizen or a person owned or controlled by a U.S. citizen. Restricts the sale of geothermal resources which have been converted to electricity or other energy forms to existing utility companies or other persons licensed to transmit such energy. Permits the sale of geothermal resources to such a company or person for conversion into other energy forms.
Bill· HRH.R. 231 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1983 - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to provide that the termination date for the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank shall be October 1, 1990. (Current law provides that the Bank shall not exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that final regulations ensuring financial assistance for FY 1984 and thereafter for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems of the active type be issued as soon as practicable after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for residential and commercial energy conserving improvements for FY 1985 through 1990. Authorizes appropriations for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for FY 1984 through 1990.
Bill· HRH.R. 307 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Expresses the intent of Congress that the President initiate negotiations with other oil importing nations to establish a Council of Oil Importing Nations to negotiate for reasonable oil prices with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Directs the President to submit to such Council a set of appropriate sanctions to encourage compliance with negotiated oil prices.
Bill· HRH.R. 320 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Requires the Secretary of Energy to construct and operate national demonstration facilities for the conversion of solid waste materials into fuels. Requires that one facility be located in New Jersey at a place which: (1) is accessible to major solid waste dumping sites; and (2) is close enough to major markets to permit commercial testing and use of its products. Directs the Secretary to report periodically to Congress on the establishment of such facilities. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 4 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Natural Gas Marketing Improvements Act of 1983 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a purchase requirement adjustment clause, unless otherwise expressly provided in the contract. Provides that under a purchase requirement adjustment clause a purchaser may refuse to accept any portion of the gas purchased if the purchaser determines there is not a market for the gas. Prohibits a purchaser from reducing the volume accepted below 50 percent of the amount the purchaser contracted to take. Requires a purchaser to reduce the volume of the highest price gas first. Voids any contract provision that requires payment for gas not accepted pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a purchaser who has not accepted the full amount of gas under a contract from accepting gas for an equal or higher price under a new contract. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider a pipeline's use of a purchase requirement adjustment clause in any purchase gas adjustment or general rate proceeding involving that pipeline. Provides that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a transportation obligation clause. Provides that under a transportation obligation clause any purchaser who has exercised the right to reduce the volume of gas for which the purchaser contracted must provide, on behalf of the seller, transportation of any such gas which: (1) is involved in the reduction; (2) is resold by the seller to another purchaser; and (3) the purchaser would be required to pay for in the absence of the exercise of such contract provision. Provides that the consideration for any such transportation shall be $.05 per million Btu's plus the cost of transportation.
Bill· HRH.R. 20 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Federal Oil and Gas Corporation Act - Creates a Federal Oil and Gas Corporation to establish and administer a national program of natural gas and oil exploration and development on Federal lands. Establishes a three-member Board of Directors for the Corporation, to be appointed for seven-year terms by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that members of the Board may be removed for cause by joint resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives. States that Board members shall not receive compensation from private concerns for activities related to the Corporation for a period of one year after leaving office. Prohibits Directors from holding any financial interests in oil and gas corporations while serving on the Board. Grants the Corporation specified powers, including the right to: (1) explore for natural gas and oil on Federal, State, foreign, or private lands; (2) develop and sell natural gas or oil discovered by exploration or obtained otherwise; (3) build and operate those facilities necessary for the development or sale of such resources; and (4) engage in research directed toward the development or utilization of abundant and nonpolluting supplies of energy. Requires that sales of natural gas or oil by the Corporation shall be made at fair and reasonable prices designed to promote competition among suppliers of these energy resources. Establishes procedures governing the operation of the Corporation. Exempts the Corporation from State and local laws which would impede its ability to perform. Declares it the objective of the Corporation, in conducting its activities, to prevent adverse environmental impacts and to promote conservation of natural resources. Directs the President to appoint an environmental advisory committee to assist the Corporation. Requires the preparation of environmental impact statements for specified actions, subject to the approval of the committee. Requires the Corporation to submit an annual report to the President and Congress. Imposes penalties for defrauding, and for conspiracy with intent to defraud, the Corporation. Grants the Corporation powers of condemnation. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 21 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Energy Competition Act - Prohibits any individual engaged in the production of crude petroleum or petroleum products from directly or indirectly: (1) acquiring any interest in coal, uranium, or geothermal power assets; or (2) holding a controlling interest in any U.S. energy company. Directs the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of this Act by requiring submission of plans for divestiture of prohibited assets. Requires persons subject to the provisions of this Act to file information and reports on regulated assets with the Attorney General. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of this Act: (1) in the case of an individual, fines not to exceed $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years; and (2) in the case of corporations, fines not to exceed $5,000,000 and/or suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce for up to ten years. States that corporate representatives shall also be subject to criminal sanctions as individuals. Imposes civil penalties of up to $100,000 for each violation of orders lawfully issued under this Act. States that, in the case of a continuing violation, each day shall be deemed a separate offense.
Bill· HRH.R. 96 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to require that its Board of Directors sell electricity to States, counties, municipalities, and cooperative organizations for resale to specified industrial users.