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Bill· HRH.R. 4215 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit distilled spirits plants to be established solely for producing, processing, storing, using, and distributing distilled spirits exclusively for fuel use. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to exempt such distilled spirits plants from the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to distilled spirits, wines, and beers (except requirements pertaining to the payment of the excise tax) when necessary to facilitate the production of fuel. Permits distilled spirits to be withdrawn free of tax from the bonded premises of a distilled spirit plant exclusively for fuel use. Prohibits distilled spirits to be withdrawn, used sold, or disposed of for any purpose other than fuel use. Specifies that the term "distilled spirits" does not include distilled spirits produced from petroleum, natural gas, or coal.
Bill· HRH.R. 4211 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1979
Omnibus Solar Energy Commercialization Act of 1979 - Establishes a national goal for the increased use of renewable energy resources as a part of the Nation's total energy supply in the year 2000. Defines the term "passive solar energy system" to mean space heating and cooling systems making the most efficient use of, or enhancing the use of, natural forces including solar insulation, winds, nighttime coolness, and cooling by radiation to the night sky, to heat or cool living space by the use of conductive, convective or radiant energy transfer. Describes several types of passive solar energy systems. States that it shall be the policy of the Secretary of Energy to utilize State and local government organizations, Energy Extension Services, regional Solar Energy Research Centers, and other such entities in providing information services, training, education and other services to the public and to persons involved in the development and commercialization of solar energy systems. Directs the Secretary to establish the Solar Heating and Cooling Information Center to provide information services to the public and to the entities listed above, including: (1) retrieval and dissemination of solar energy development and commercialization materials; (2) development of materials specifically designed to assist architects, builders, installers, manufacturers and others involved in solar energy development and commercialization; and (3) development of training and education programs specifically designed for such purposes. Directs Federal agency heads responsible for construction of new civilian Federal buildings to require the utilization of active and passive solar energy systems unless it is determined that such systems are not cost effective, according to a specified formula. Directs the head of each Federal agency operating a fueling station for civilian gasoline motor vehicles to require that such stations only dispense a ten percent alcohol and gasoline mixture. Requires that the same alcohol-gasoline mixture be dispensed by retail gasoline supply outlets operated by Federal agencies. Authorizes the Administrators of the Alaska Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration to purchase power from proposed non-federally constructed generating facilities utilizing renewable energy resources. Authorizes such Administrators to construct and operate non-hydroelectric generating facilities, provided that the Administrator has made a public offer to purchase or guarantee the purchase of power from a comparable non-federally constructed facility and has received no offer from a non-Federal entity to construct such a facility. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Energy a Solar Energy Development Corporation with the same corporate powers given the Government National Mortgage Association. Sets forth the purposes of the Solar Corporation to provide financial initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy resources, including subsidies of long-term, low-interest loans. Sets forth terms and conditions of and limits on the amount of such loans. Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to include within the definition of "weatherization materials" materials associated with passive and active solar energy systems.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 128 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1979
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy must expedite and strengthen its efforts to verify energy information in order to be fully independent of industry statistics and become the primary energy information data bank.
Bill· SS. 1208 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Public Vehicle Gasohol Incentive Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program of grants to States for converting State-owned motor vehicles to the use of gasohol. Requires the State to certify to the Secretary the number of such vehicles converted to be eligible for incentive payments. Authorizes appropriations of $125,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 out of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1200 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit distilled spirits plants to be established solely for producing, processing, storing, using, and distributing distilled spirits exclusively for fuel use. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to exempt such distilled spirits plants from the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to distilled spirits, wines, and beers (except requirements pertaining to the payment of the excise tax) when necessary to facilitate the production of fuel. Permits distilled spirits to be withdrawn free of tax from the bonded premises of a distilled spirit plant exclusively for fuel use. Prohibits distilled spirits to be withdrawn, used, sold, or disposed of for any purpose other than fuel use. Specifies that the term "distilled spirits" does not include distilled spirits produced from petroleum, natural gas, or coal.
Bill· SS. 1198 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Sohio Pipeline Expediting Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue all remaining State and Federal permits necessary for construction and operation of the Long Beach-Midland crude oil transportation pipeline project from Long Beach, California, to Midland, Texas. Sets forth procedures for the application and issuance of permits not yet applied for by the project sponsor. Limits judicial review of actions taken by State and Federal officials to claims alleging denial of Federal constitutional rights. Sets forth an expedited procedure for judicial review of such actions, including the establishment of a statute of limitations, the granting of exclusive original jurisdiction to the United States district court in such cases, priority consideration on such court's docket of such cases, and the barring of injunctive relief against the issuance of any State or Federal permit except in specified circumstances. Stipulates that any review of an interlocutory or final judgment or other order of the district court may be had only upon direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to delete references to the Long Beach-Midland Project relating to waiver of Federal law, expedited procedures for issuance of permits, and judicial review.
Bill· HRH.R. 4174 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to order the suspension of operations at each licensed nuclear powerplant having a similar design to any nuclear powerplant from which there has been an abnormal release of radiation or other accident involving radioactive material caused by design or mechanical flaws and endangering public health and safety. States that such suspension order shall remain effective until the Commission determines that the flaw has been corrected or that termination of suspension is otherwise in the public interest. Makes the license revocation and civil penalty provisions of such Act applicable to failures to comply with such orders. Directs the Commission to designate inspection regions in areas in the United States in which are located operating nuclear powerplants, and requires the placement of qualified inspectors in each such powerplant on a 24 hour basis. Directs the Commission to establish emergency teams of qualified personnel which shall have legal authority to supervise all activities involving any abnormal release of radiation or other accident at a licensed nuclear powerplant. Directs such team to inform the public on any such radiation emission and on any necessary evacuation plans. Directs the Commission to train, employ, and place nuclear engineers, technicians, and other personnel as may be necessary to operate nuclear powerplants licensed under such Act and requires that such powerplants be in fact operated by such personnel. Directs the Commission to establish a secure and direct communications system with such personnel. Requires that the Commission establish standards for such personnel, including training qualifications. Requires that States in which nuclear powerplants are located submit for the Commission's approval nuclear powerplant emergency plans and prohibits the issuance or renewal of any construction or operation license for any powerplant located in a State which has not submitted and obtained approval of such plan. Denies eligibility for Federal assistance for disaster relief to any State failing to submit such plan for approval. Requires the Commission to conduct continuous radiation monitoring of the environment surrounding licensed nuclear powerplants. Directs the Commission to carry out an inspection and evaluation program concerning compliance with requirements relating to nuclear powerplant construction, using only Commission personnel. Directs the Commission to submit to the Congress a comprehensive plan for the safe disposal or storage of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials associated with licensed nuclear powerplants.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 125 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate an oil-purchasing cartel with other oil-importing nations of the western hemisphere.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 27 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada should meet to discuss energy issues and establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation.
Bill· HRH.R. 4159 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979
Northwest Renewable Resources, Conservation, and Energy Planning Act - Establishes a Pacific Northwest Electric Energy Planning Commission, composed of the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration and one representative each from the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Directs such Commission to prepare a regional power planning and conservation plan to ensure regional accountability for energy decisions. Sets forth the components of such plan. Directs the Administrator and the Commission to establish programs for the dissemination and collection of information on major regional electric power issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to Pacific Northwest utilities at specified rates to meet their firm power load in regions having an electric power demand in excess of the capabilities of such utilities. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to Federal agencies located in the Pacific Northwest. Directs the Commission to adopt by rule a methodology for determining appropriate rates for sale of power to the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to sell to direct-service industrial customers receiving electric power from the Federal Columbia River power system electric power to meet their load requirements and to sell or otherwise dispose of electric power that is surplus to the obligations incurred under this Act. Directs the Administrator to implement all conservation and renewable resource programs in conformance with the regional power planning and conservation plan and the model conservation standards for efficient use of power established under this Act. Stipulates that if such plan requires resources in addition to those resulting from conservation savings and renewable energy use to enable the Administrator to meet obligations incurred under this Act, the Administrator is authorized to acquire such additional resources. Authorizes the Administrator to construct and operate conservation and renewable resource demonstrations, and to pay for the investigation and preconstruction development of renewable resources. Directs the Administrator to acquire, at the request and expense of any Pacific Northwest customer, any electric power required by such customer to replace any electric power curtailed or interrupted by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to establish a conservation and renewable resource loan and grant fund to be dispensed to and through the region's utilities for conservation, waste recovery, and renewable energy measures. Sets the amount of such fund at $1,200,000,000. Directs the Administrator to establish model regional conservation standards for efficient use of power for new and existing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural structures; commercial, industrial, and agricultural processes; and utility and other customer conservation and renewable energy resource programs. Imposes a 50 percent surcharge on rates for power sales to those utilities or other customers in States not following such standards. Directs the Administrator to preferentially allocate power to customers located in States implementing such standards within three years of their adoption. Directs the Administrator to implement necessary mitigation and enhancement measures to restore fisheries damaged by the development and operation of the Federal Columbia River power system and to maintain the minimum instream flow in the Columbia River necessary to preserve existing stocks of fish and the increased stocks resulting from such mitigation and enhancement measures. Stipulates that in the event any such fisheries protection actions result in the decrease of electric power production in the Federal Columbia River power system, the Administrator is authorized to reduce the amount of power sold to its customers on a specified priority basis. Conditions the issuance or renewal of any license under the Federal Power Act upon compliance with such fisheries protection measures and other measures as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may prescribe to achieve the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to establish electric power rates to recover the costs associated with the acquisition, conservation, and transmission of electric power and renewable resources. Sets forth criteria for such ratemaking. Sets forth provisions concerning the administration of this Act. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to expand the range of activities for which Bonneville Power Administration bonds may be sold and increases the aggregate principal amount of outstanding bonds to $3,500,000,000. Modifies the definition of "Pacific Northwest" to include the entire State of Idaho. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into any arrangement under which the Bonneville Power Administration would purchase or become obligated to purchase electric energy generated by a nuclear powerplant or under which the Administration would finance the construction of any nuclear powerplant, except that the Administration may transmit nuclear generated electric power and impose charges therefor if such energy is not purchased or financed by the Administration. Directs the Administrator to acquire resources from specified facilities under construction a pending State permit or license application upon his determination that such action will result in lower electric power rates for ultimate consumers. Stipulates that this Act shall not alter provisions of other Federal laws according preferential entitlement to purchase federally-generated power to public bodies and cooperatives nor alter the right of any State to set retail electric rates or make decisions related to electric power production, except as specified.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 124 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada should meet to discuss energy issues and establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation.
Bill· SS. 1175 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979
Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Act of 1973 to extend the period of the President's authority to set mandatory price controls on crude oil to October 1, 1981, and to provide for the phased removal of ceiling prices by means of a contingent plan to be submitted by the President to the Congress. Directs the Congressional Budget Office to make a study of the amount of revenue which would accrue to the oil industry under the President's plan, over a four year period, and to make quarterly updates of such study. Directs the Congressional Budget Office to examine any windfall tax measure enacted into law, and to make a determination that the tax meets certain specified minimum standards.
Bill· SS. 1178 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act of 1979 - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease the issuance of nuclear powerplant construction permits until the Congress determines that specified issues relating to powerplant safety and security, radioactive waste disposal, and related areas are resolved and Congress enacts legislation specifically renewing the Commission's authority to issue such permits.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 80 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979
Confers subpoena power upon the Presidential Commission appointed to investigate the Three Mile Island nuclear powerplant accident to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence relating to the accident. Permits the issuance of an order for the inspection of the powerplant at Three Mile Island.
Bill· HRH.R. 4137 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979
Northwest Renewable Resources, Conservation, and Energy Planning Act - Establishes a Pacific Northwest Electric Energy Planning Commission, composed of the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration and one representative each from the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Directs such Commission to prepare a regional power planning and conservation plan to ensure regional accountability for energy decisions. Sets forth the components of such plan. Directs the Administrator and the Commission to establish programs for the dissemination and collection of information on major regional electric power issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to Pacific Northwest utilities at specified rates to meet their firm power load in regions having an electric power demand in excess of the capabilities of such utilities. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to Federal agencies located in the Pacific Northwest. Directs the Commission to adopt by rule a methodology for determining appropriate rates for sale of power to the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to sell to direct-service industrial customers receiving electric power from the Federal Columbia River power system electric power to meet their load requirements and to sell or otherwise dispose of electric power that is surplus to the obligations incurred under this Act. Directs the Administrator to implement all conservation and renewable resource programs in conformance with the regional power planning and conservation plan and the model conservation standards for efficient use of power established under this Act. Stipulates that if such plan requires resources in addition to those resulting from conservation savings and renewable energy use to enable the Administrator to meet obligations incurred under this Act, the Administrator is authorized to acquire such additional resources. Authorizes the Administrator to construct and operate conservation and renewable resource demonstrations, and to pay for the investigation and preconstruction development of renewable resources. Directs the Administrator to acquire, at the request and expense of any Pacific Northwest customer, any electric power required by such customer to replace any electric power curtailed or interrupted by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to establish a conservation and renewable resource loan and grant fund to be dispensed to and through the region's utilities for conservation, waste recovery, and renewable energy measures. Sets the amount of such fund at $1,200,000,000. Directs the Administrator to establish model regional conservation standards for efficient use of power for new and existing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural structures; commercial, industrial, and agricultural processes; and utility and other customer conservation and renewable energy resource programs. Imposes a 50 percent surcharge on rates for power sales to those utilities or other customers in States not following such standards. Directs the Administrator to preferentially allocate power to customers located in States implementing such standards within three years of their adoption. Directs the Administrator to implement necessary mitigation and enhancement measures to restore fisheries damaged by the development and operation of the Federal Columbia River power system and to maintain the minimum instream flow in the Columbia River necessary to preserve existing stocks of fish and the increased stocks resulting from such mitigation and enhancement measures. Stipulates that in the event any such fisheries protection actions result in the decrease of electric power production in the Federal Columbia River power system, the Administrator is authorized to reduce the amount of power sold to its customers on a specified priority basis. Conditions the issuance or renewal of any license under the Federal Power Act upon compliance with such fisheries protection measures and other measures as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may prescribe to achieve the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to establish electric power rates to recover the costs associated with the acquisition, conservation, and transmission of electric power and renewable resources. Sets forth criteria for such ratemaking. Sets forth provisions concerning the administration of this Act. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to expand the range of activities for which Bonneville Power Administration bonds may be sold and increases the aggregate principal amount of outstanding bonds to $3,500,000,000. Modifies the definition of "Pacific Northwest" to include the entire State of Idaho. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into any arrangement under which the Bonneville Power Administration would purchase or become obligated to purchase electric energy generated by a nuclear powerplant or under which the Administration would finance the construction of any nuclear powerplant, except that the Administration may transmit nuclear generated electric power and impose charges therefor if such energy is not purchased or financed by the Administration. Stipulates that this Act shall not alter provisions of other Federal laws according preferential Directs the Administrator to acquire resources from specified facilities under construction under a pending State permit or license application upon his determination that such action will result in lower electric power rates for ultimate consumers. entitlement to purchase federally-generated power to public bodies and cooperatives nor alter the right of any State to set retail electric rates or make decisions related to electric power production, except as specified.
Bill· SS. 1133 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1979
Prohibits any amendment to a regulation promulgated by the President under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 which has the effect of increasing the price of any fuel from taking effect until January 1, 1980, or the enactment of an excess profits tax, whichever first occurs.
Bill· SS. 1134 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1979
Oil Imports Act of 1979 - 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, to be 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, in cases of national emergency, to insure access by the Armed Forces of the United States to needed oil supplies. Requires that crude oil and petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve be purchased from the Corporation. Grants to the Corporation exclusive purchasing authority for crude oil and petroleum product imports, and sets forth requirements regarding such purchasing authority. Title II: American Oil Import Corporation - Establishes a nonprofit corporation to be known as the American Oil Impact Corporation, to be managed by a Board of Directors to be appointed by the President. Establishes an Advisory Board to the Corporation, composed of officers of specified Federal agencies and departments, to meet periodically with the Directors to share information of the activities of the Corporation pertaining to the various departments and agencies represented. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Corporation and confers upon the Corporation nonprofit status. Establishes a Public Energy Fund in the Treasury of the United States 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 audit requirements on 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 4096 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1979
Nuclear Powerplant Safety Improvement Act of 1979 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require that at least one Commission inspector be stationed on a 24 hour basis in the control room of any nuclear powerplant licensed under this Act. Sets forth the duties of such inspector. Directs the Commission to establish a nuclear accident emergency planning assistance program to assist States in handling such emergencies. Requires owners and operators of licensed nuclear powerplants to monitor radiation levels in the vicinity of such powerplants. Sets forth details of such monitoring requirement. Requires such owners and operators to develop procedures for responding to nuclear emergencies, and requires that future applicants for nuclear powerplant operating licenses submit, as part of the application, an emergency plan for handling nuclear emergencies. Specifies the nature of such emergency plans. Directs such owners and operators to distribute information in pamphlet form to nearby residences, businesses, schools and other institutions describing various matters related to radiation and nuclear emergencies. Requires the Commission to conduct inspections of all operating nuclear powerplants within six months of the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4066 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1979
National Human Life Survival and Preservation Act - Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from issuing nuclear power plant operating licenses beginning on the day after enactment of this Act. Directs the Commission to train and employ nuclear engineers, technicians, and other necessary personnel to operate licensed nuclear power plants. Directs the President to instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to seek a ban on the construction of nuclear fission power plants throughout the world. Provides that the liability of the United States for damages caused by nuclear power plant personnel trained and employed under this Act shall be governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4056 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1979
Federal Gasohol Purchase Act - Directs each Federal agency and department to issue regulations which grant preferences in bulk and retail purchases of gasoline by such agency or department to suppliers or bidders who offer gasohol in lieu of ordinary gasoline provided the cost of such gasohol does not exceed 115 percent of the cost of ordinary gasoline. Establishes procedures for Federal agencies in implementing such fuel purchases. Defines the term "gasohol" to mean a motor fuel consisting of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent methanol or ethanol which is suitable for use by itself or in combination with other fuels as a motor fuel and which is not refined from petroleum and which does not use any petroleum fuel as a heat source for the process of manufacture.
Bill· HRH.R. 4058 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1979
Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to divide any lands subject to such Act classified for coal leasing into leasing tracts which will permit the mining of all coal which can be economically extracted from such tracts. Permits the Secretary to negotiate the sale at fair market value of Federal coal.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 265 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1979
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives as to what constitutes a "severe energy supply interruption" as used in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for the purpose of determining the severity of supply shortage of petroleum to the United State necessary to require the President to recommend to the Congress that the standby gasoline rationing plan be implemented. Expresses the sense of the House that the commencement of international hostilities under constitutional authorities and the determination that gasoline rationing is necessary to protect the national security shall be sufficient cause for such recommendation.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 266 (96th)failed
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1979
Expresses the approval of the House of Representatives of the Department of Energy Contingency Plan No. 6 (amending Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan No. 1).
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 324 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1979
Declares that limits contained in agreements controlling transfers or exports from the United States of low enriched uranium may be exceeded by no more than ten percent.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 153 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1979
Expresses the approval of the Senate of the Department of Energy Contingency Plan No. 6 (amending Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan No. 1).
Bill· SS. 1081 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Terminates the Dickey-Lincoln School hydroelectric power project on the Saint John River, Maine.
Bill· SS. 1084 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to waive provisions which require members to be present in order to constitute a quorum for transacting business or a majority for taking action. Requires: (1) such waiver to be in writing by all members of the Commission; and (2) that all members agree to such waiver and are unanimous with respect to approval or disapproval of the proposed action.
Bill· SS. 1080 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to establish an Office of Inspection and Enforcement within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Requires the Office to perform functions delegated by the Commission including principal inspection, investigation, and enforcement involving all facilities and materials licensed or regulated by the Commission. Directs the Office to recommend research necessary for the discharge of Commission functions.
Bill· SS. 1082 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to allow parties injured by a nuclear accident to recover damages in excess of the limits on liability imposed by such Act according to the ordinary rules of tort law.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 152 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Expresses the approval of the Senate of the Department of Energy Contingency Plan No. 5 (amending Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan No. 1).
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 151 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Defines the meaning of "severe energy supply interruption" as used in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for the purpose of determining the severity of shortage of petroleum supply to the United States necessary to require the President to recommend to the Congress that the Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan provided for in such Act be implemented. Declares that the commencement of international hostilities under constitutional authorities and the determination that gasoline rationing is necessary to protect the national security shall be sufficient cause for such recommendation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3977 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Vocational Education Act of 1963 to direct the Commissioner of Education, in cooperation with the Secretaries of Energy, Labor, and the Interior, to assess: (1) the adequacy of the current supply of manpower at all levels for the development and expansion of the nation's energy technologies and industries; and (2) the projected adequacy of such manpower for the five-year period beginning January 1, 1980. Directs that such assessment include recommendations concerning additional employment and training programs needed for such five-year period for the development of domestic energy sources. Requires the Commissioner to submit a report to the Congress concerning such assessment no later than March 1, 1980. Directs the Commissioner to recommend to State vocational education boards, programs that are necessary to fulfill such manpower needs.
Bill· HRH.R. 3988 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Nuclear Power Plant Safety Review Act of 1979 - Suspends for a period of 36 months the issuance by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of any license for a nuclear fission power facility. Makes such suspension effective on the first day after the date of the enactment of this Act. Continues such suspension unless Congress determines that: (1) the effectiveness of the safety systems is demonstrated; (2) the effectiveness of the security systems throughout the fuel cycle is demonstrated; and (3) the continued use and development of nuclear fission plants no longer represents an unacceptable danger to the safety and health of the general public and the environment. Authorizes the President, in consultation with the Office of Technology Assessment and the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy, to grant relief and exception to this suspension for certain completed nuclear fission power plants. Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study of nuclear fission power plants to: (1) determine safety hazards and make recommendations to remedy some; (2) assess the short-term and long-term effects of low level radiation; and (3) assess the licensing procedure of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Directs that such study shall be conducted independently. Directs the Office to submit annual reports to the Congress, the final report to be submitted 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the compensation of expenses for public participation pursuant to the office's responsibilities under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3976 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to direct the Secretary of Labor, in cooperation with the Secretaries of Health, Education, and Welfare, Energy, and the Interior, to assess: (1) the adequacy of the current supply of manpower at all levels for the development and expansion of the nation's energy technologies and industries; and (2) the projected adequacy of such manpower for the five-year period beginning January 1, 1980. Directs that such assessment include recommendations concerning additional employment and training programs needed for such five-year period for the development of domestic energy sources. Amends the Vocational Education Act of 1963 to direct the Commissioner of Education, in cooperation with the Secretaries of Energy, Labor, and the Interior, to perform a similar manpower assessment. Requires the Commissioner to submit a report to the Congress concerning such assessment no later than March 1, 1980. Directs the Commissioner to recommend to State vocational education boards programs that are necessary to fulfill such manpower needs. Directs the Secretaries of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a task force to coordinate the efforts of their agencies in carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3957 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Directs the Secretary of Energy to defer repayment of certain reimbursable costs incurred by the Southwestern Power Administration and to waive certain interest costs.
Bill· HRH.R. 3983 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Amends the Rural Development Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide up to $180,000,000 in guaranteed loans for additional pilot projects (already four are mandated) for the production of industrial hydrocarbons and alcohols from agricultural commodities and forest products.
Bill· HRH.R. 3958 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1979
Gasohol Marketing Freedom Act of 1979 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit the termination of a gasoline dealer's franchise due to its selling, consigning, or distributing gasohol, and prohibits any reprisals or discrimination against retailers or distributors of gasohol because of such sale, consignment, or distribution.
Bill· HRH.R. 3953 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to extend the effective period of ceiling prices established by the President and applicable to any first sale of crude oil produced in the United States. Extends the President's authority under such Act to January 31, 1984.
Bill· HRH.R. 3945 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1979
Nuclear Power Plant Safety Review Act of 1979 - Suspends for a period of 36 months the issuance by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of any license for a nuclear fission power facility. Makes such suspension effective on the first day after the date of enactment of this Act. Continues such suspension unless Congress determines that: (1) the effectiveness of the safety systems is demonstrated; (2) the effectiveness of the security systems throughout the fuel cycle is demonstrated; and (3) that the continued use and development of nuclear fission plants no longer represents an unacceptable danger to the safety and health of the general public and the environment. Authorizes the President, in consultation with the Office of Technology Assessment and the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy, to grant relief and exception to this suspension for certain completed nuclear fission power plants. Directs the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study of nuclear fission power plants to: (1) determine safety hazards and make recommendations to remedy same; (2) assess the short-term and long-term effects of low level radiation; and (3) assess the licensing procedure of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Directs that such study shall be conducted independently. Directs the Director to submit annual reports to the Congress, the final report to be submitted 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for the compensation of expenses for public participation pursuant to the Director's responsibilities under this Act.
Bill· SS. 1066 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1979
Solar Global Marketing Survey Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to conduct a global market survey to determine which foreign countries might serve as markets for solar energy equipment manufactured in the United States. Requires such survey be completed by September 1, 1981. Limits the amount which may be authorized to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 148 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Standby Conservation Plan No. 1 (relating to weekend gasoline sales restrictions), as amended, not be approved and that the President submit alternative conservation plans to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 3905 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1979
National Alcohol Fuel and Farm Commodity Production Act of 1979 - Amends the Rural Development Act of 1972 to replace the current program of loan guarantees for pilot project production of industrial hydrocarbons from agricultural commodities with a program under which the Secretary of Agriculture may guarantee payment of 50 percent of loans made by private lenders to persons constructing and maintaining plants for the production of fuel alcohol derived from agricultural commodities. Authorizes the Secretary to sell such commodities to such loan recipients and to acquire and use distilled dried grains plus solubles (DDGS) from them. Specifies conditions for such loan guarantees and sets the maximum cumulative total of outstanding principal and interest during the period from October 1, 1979, through September 30, 1984, at $600,000,000. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Alcohol Fuel Plant Loan Guarantee Fund, and authorizes the appropriation of $60,000,000 for deposit in such Fund for fiscal year 1980. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to set the loan level for corn at $2.10 per bushel, and the established price for the 1982 crop at $2.75 per bushel. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the uses and marketing of the byproducts resulting from the production of alcohol fuel, including, if appropriate, a market promotion program identifying the foreign markets for such byproducts for human consumption.
Bill· HRH.R. 3885 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1979
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. Sets forth the composition of the Board of Directors of such Company. 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 technology 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, and 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 private and governmental activities. Sets forth the duties of the Company. Provides for 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 such proposed activity except as provided by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency unless, upon judicial review, the court sets aside an adverse determination of the administrator. Sets forth the principles and standards by which the Company shall exercise its duty to act 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 the maximum utilization of domestic energy resource 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 comparable State and local taxation of the Company. Prohibits the Company from selling at prices below actual adjusted costs. Directs excess revenues to be covered into the miscellaneous receipts fund of the Treasury of the United States. Directs the Company to transmit an annual report to the Congress and the President. Excludes the receipts and disbursements of the Company from totals of the budget of the United States and exempts them from any annual expenditure and net lending limitations imposed on a budget of the United States Government. Declares that Congress shall exercise continuing oversight of the activities of the Company. Establishes within the Company a Citizens Advisory Commission. Sets forth the composition, compensation, and duties of the Commission. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Commission, not to exceed $1,500,000. Empowers the Company to incur debt for capital and operating purposes through any form of securities, agreements, or obligations. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 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. Makes conforming and technical amendments to such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3832 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1979
Nuclear Power Investigation and Review Act of 1979 - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease issuing construction licenses or limited work authorizations for nuclear power plants or amendments to existing licenses for the expansion of reactor site spent fuel storage facilities until the Special Commission for the Investigation and Review of Nuclear Power, to be established under this Act, has reported its recommendations to the Congress and the Congress has had sufficient time to review such recommendations. Establishes a Special Commission for the Investigation and Review of Nuclear Power, to be composed of specified presidential and congressional appointees, to conduct a comprehensive investigation and review of outstanding issues relating to nuclear fuels, nuclear waste transportation, storage, disposal, nuclear safety, the economics of nuclear power, nuclear security measures, nuclear emergencies, and other areas of concern. Sets forth the powers and duties of such commission, including the power to compel by means of subpoena the delivery of information in the possession of any Federal department or agency or other person which relates to any matter under investigation by the Commission. Directs the Commission to hold public hearings and to receive evidence as the Commission deems advisable. Directs the Commission to make a final report to the President and to the Congress on the results of its investigation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3843 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1979
Freedom of Energy Investment Act - Limits the recognition of gain from the sale or exchange of stock in a qualified energy corporation to the extent that the amount realized on such sale or exchange exceeds the cost of qualified energy corporation stock purchased by the taxpayer during the 90 day period after the date of such sale or exchange. Defines "qualified energy corporation" as any domestic corporation which is engaged primarily in the exploration for, or development, sale, or production of, energy, the manufacture of equipment for such purposes, or research or development. Terminates the provisions of this Act on the date of the third year after its enactment.
Bill· SS. 1042 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Public Vehicle Gasohol Incentive Act of 1979 - Amends the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program of grants to States for converting State and local government-owned vehicles to the use of gasohol. Authorizes the appropriation of $125,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3793 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Replacement Motor Fuels and Oil Pricing Controls Extension Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use of replacement fuels in the United States for the purpose of replacing gasoline used as a motor fuel. Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretaries of Agriculture, Transportation, Commerce and other appropriate agencies, to conduct a study to determine: (1) the most suitable raw materials for the production of such replacement fuels, other than petroleum or natural gas; (2) the nature of the replacement fuels distribution systems and production processes; (3) the feasibility of using liquids extracted from oil shale and coal; and (4) the feasibility of reaching by the year 1990 a production goal for replacement fuels of 20 percent by volume of the projected consumption of gasoline used as a motor fuel. Directs the Secretary of Energy to set production goals for replacement fuels for each of calendar years 1981 through 1985, and establishes as a production goal for such fuels for years thereafter at ten percent by volume of projected U.S. gasoline consumption. Directs the Secretary to prescribe by rule the percentage of replacement fuel by volume to be contained in the total quantity of gasoline sold annually in commerce in the United States in calendar years 1981 through 1984 by any refiner for use as a motor fuel. Sets forth provisions for the enforcement of such requirements. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Extends the provisions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 relating to Federal controls on oil pricing.
Bill· HRH.R. 3796 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to extend the effective period of ceiling prices established by the President and applicable to any first sale of crude oil produced in the United States. Extends the President's authority under such Act to December 31, 1982.
Bill· HRH.R. 3794 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Department of Energy Civilian Programs 1980 Authorization Act - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for fossil fuel programs related to gas, petroleum and enhanced gas recovery. Authorizes appropriations for specified fossil energy construction projects related to coal. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for energy supply research and development programs and specified projects related to solar energy, biomass energy, nuclear fission, magnetic fusion, geothermal energy, low head hydroelectric power, environmental protection, basic research, and electric energy systems and storage. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified conservation research and development programs. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified general science and research programs and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the uranium enrichment process development program. Authorizes appropriations for expenses of the Geothermal Resources Development Fund. Title II: Regulatory and Related Functions - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses of the Economic Regulatory Administration, the Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Energy Information Administration and the Strategic Petroleum program. Title III: Commercialization and Related Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for specified fossil energy, renewable resources, and conservation commercialization programs and related activities. Title IV: Power Marketing, Federal Leasing and Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Alaska Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration. Authorizes appropriations for specified Federal leasing and fuel data gathering and analysis programs. Title V: Nuclear Assessment, Spent Fuel Disposition, Operations and Decontamination and Decommissioning - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for uranium resource assessment operating expenses and capital investment. Authorizes appropriations for spent fuel disposition and decontamination and decommissioning programs. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study regarding the temporary storage of fuel withdrawn from licensed nuclear reactors and specified foreign nuclear reactors and authorizes the Secretary to select and acquire sites for such storage, and to design such facilities as appropriate for such sites. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $5,000,000 for such purposes. Sets forth the components of such study, and imposes specified reporting and public hearing requirements upon the Secretary relating to such study and site selection. Directs the Secretary to investigate whether Federal funding is appropriate for the cost of stabilization, decommissioning, and decontamination of the uranium mill tailings site owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and located at Edgemont, South Dakota. Title VI: Other Renewable Resources and Conservation Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for expenses for other renewable resources and conservation activities programs. Title VII: Other Departmental Activities - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for operating expenses and capital investment for specified uranium enrichment activities programs and projects. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for the commercial waste management program. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses and capital investment for specified Department of Energy administrative activities programs and projects. Title VIII: Provisions Regarding Use of Funds - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any program in excess of the amount actually authorized for that program in this Act and any reprogramming that decreases certain authorizations by more than five percent, unless the Congress is notified and a 30-day waiting period expires. Sets forth limitations on the use of amounts appropriated pursuant to this Act regarding management support services and unexpended balances. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to allow the Department to use certain revenues received from uranium enrichment services, when permitted in an annual appropriation Act. Limits the use of such revenues to the payment of the costs incurred in providing the services. Requires that all monies, other than enrichment revenues and certain other receipts, collected by the Department and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in fiscal year 1980 and thereafter shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Requires that the Secretary submit to the Congress an annual report concerning enrichment service revenues. Permits the Department to use operating funds for construction purposes and to transfer funds to other agencies to perform work for the Department. Allows authorizations in this Act for construction line item projects to remain effective without fiscal year limitation through fiscal year 1982. Authorizes appropriations to pay for automatic pay increases. Limits the Department's travel expenses. Prohibits the Department from using funds appropriated under this Act for renovation, furnishing, or repair of facilities to provide temporary or permanent space for personnel relocated as a result of the establishment of the Department. Limits the use of funds available for direct and indirect purchases of gasoline in amounts in excess of 80 percent of the amount purchased by the Department in fiscal year 1980. Exempts from the provisions of this Act authorization for appropriations in any other law for fiscal year 1980 for any military application of nuclear energy, for research and development in support of the armed forces, or for the common defense and security of the United States. Title IX: Extension of Mandatory Crude Oil Price Control Authority - Extends the provisions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 relating to Federal controls on oil pricing. Sets as the expiration date of the authority to issue regulations or orders or to enforce such regulations or orders September 30, 1981.
Bill· HRH.R. 3786 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to study: (1) the rehabilitation of the hydroelectric potential of former industrial sites and millraces; and (2) the conversion of such sites to small hydroelectric projects serving rural areas or communities. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance to local public agencies or cooperatives for such rehabilitations.