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Bill· HRH.R. 5174 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish national petroleum reserves on any reserved or unreserved public lands of the United States except lands in the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, areas now under review for inclusion in the Wilderness System in accordance with provisions of the Wilderness Act of 1964, and lands in Alaska other than those in Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 4. States that no national petroleum reserve that includes all or part of an existing naval petroleum reserve shall be established without prior consultation with the Secretary of Defense. Authorizes the development of the oil and gas in the national petroleum reserves in the contiguous 48 States established pursuant to this Act. Requires competitive bidding procedures with prior public notice for any contract, lease, or operating agreement for development and production of oil and gas from a national petroleum reserve. States that the terms and conditions for such development, which shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, shall be subject to disapproval by Congress. Provides that any oil or gas produced from such petroleum reserves shall, with exceptions, be subject to all the limitations and licensing requirements of the Export Administration Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to explore for oil and gas on Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 4 and to report annually to Congress on his plan for exploration of such reserve.
Bill· HRH.R. 5175 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish national petroleum reserves on any reserved or unreserved public lands of the United States except lands in the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, areas now under review for inclusion in the Wilderness System in accordance with provisions of the Wilderness Act of 1964, and lands in Alaska other than those in Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 4. States that no national petroleum reserve that includes all or part of an existing naval petroleum reserve shall be established without prior consultation with the Secretary of Defense. Authorizes the development of the oil and gas in the national petroleum reserves in the contiguous 48 States established pursuant to this Act. Requires competitive bidding procedures with prior public notice for any contract, lease, or operating agreement for development and production of oil and gas from a national petroleum reserve. States that the terms and conditions for such development, which shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, shall be subject to disapproval by Congress. Provides that any oil or gas produced from such petroleum reserves shall, with exceptions, be subject to all the limitations and licensing requirements of the Export Administration Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to explore for oil and gas on Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 4 and to report annually to Congress on his plan for exploration of such reserve.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 61 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1975
Prohibits for a period of ninety days the President of the United States or his representatives from entering into any international minimum pricing agreements for petroleum. Directs that thereafter any such agreement shall take effect only upon approval of the Congress by joint resolution.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 337 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1975
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4485) to provide for greater homeownership opportunities for middle-income families and to encourage more efficient use of land and energy resources. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 333 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1975
Creates a select committee to be composed of 15 members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker, one of whom he shall designate as chairman. Directs the committee to conduct a full investigation and study of the nature and extent of natural gas and petroleum reserves within the territory and waters of the United States. Directs the committee to evaluate the potential for discovery of new reserves and the relationship of reserves to present patterns of distribution and supply as well as the impact of price regulation on such discovery and distribution of the products made from such reserves. Authorizes the committee to hold hearings, issue subpenas and conduct field investigations to carry out the studies required by this resolution. Requires the committee to file an interim and a final report on the results of its studies.
Bill· SS. 1197 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Plutonium Recovery Control Act - Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from licensing, permitting, or otherwise authorizing, except for military or research and development purposes (1) the operation of any nuclear power reactor using recycled plutonium fuel, or (2) other construction or operation of any facility which reprocesses or recovers plutonium from spent nuclear power reactor fuel. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct and complete within three years a comprehensive study of the recycling of plutonium for the purpose of determining the extent of the dangers to the public health and safety and to the environment from such recycling. States that such study shall include: (1) investigation of the toxicity and carcinogenic characteristics of plutonium; (2) investigation of the risks of the unauthorized diversion or theft of plutonium; and (3) consideration of the development of systems for the use of plutonium which will assure the protection of the public health and safety and of the environment.
Bill· SS. 1207 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Federal Energy Production Corporation Act - States that, for the purpose of developing and carrying out a comprehensive national program designed to make available to American consumers our large domestic energy reserves, including energy produced by environmentally acceptable processes from underutilized or unconventional energy sources, there is hereby established the Federal Energy Production Corporation. Specifies the composition of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, its members, and its powers, including the powers conferred upon corporations by the District of Columbia Business Corporation Act. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to determine which of the underutilized or unconventional energy sources are currently capable of being developed into energy on a commercial basis, and which of such sources could be so developed within two years following the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Corporation to enter into contracts or agreements to develop such energy sources and to provide financial assistance for such development. Provides for Corporation review of the books, documents, papers, and records of recipients relative to the purposes of the financial assistance authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Corporation to establish a revolving fund, to be known as the Energy Production Trust Fund, to enable the Corporation to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Chairman of the Corporation to submit an annual report of the Corporation's activities to the Congress.
Bill· SS. 1199 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Authorizes the Energy Research and Development Administration to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah to remove and dispose of uranium mill tailings. Directs the Administration to provide 75 percent of the costs of a State program for such disposal. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $10,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· SS. 1195 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for an amount equal to 20 percent, but not in excess of $100, of the individuals energy-saving home improvement expenses.
Bill· SS. 1208 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
National Electrical Energy Conservation Act - Title I: National Power Grid and Regional Bulk Power Distribution - Creates a National Power Grid Corporation to establish and operate a national power grid system consisting of electric power generating facilities and a system of very high voltage transmission lines which shall interconnect such generating facilities and the transmission systems of each regional corporation established by the Corporation pursuant to this Act. Provides that such regional corporations shall be the exclusive marketing agency for the National Grid in that region. Authorizes electric utilities, publicly or privately owned, to enter into agreements for services with the regional corporation. Places specified conditions on any such contract for services and the rates at which power marketed for the National Grid may be sold. Directs the National Grid to carry out a program of research and development in the area of electric power generation and transmission, giving preference to environmental protection and land use research priorities. Authorizes up to $250,000,000 per fiscal year to carry out such program. Transfers specified federally owned facilities to the National Grid. Title II: General Provisions Applicable to National Grid and to Regional Corporations - States that each corporation shall be subject to Federal, State, and local environmental standards. Specifies the interests to be represented on the board of directors of such corporations, and their composition, terms of members, procedures for filling vacancies therein, and procedures for selecting the officers and employees of the corporations. States that the corporations shall have those powers conferred on nonprofit corporations pursuant to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act, and specified additional powers. Directs such corporation to at all times maintain complete and accurate books of accounts. Authorizes each corporation to issue and sell bonds for financing its activities, providing that the aggregate total of outstanding bonds shall not exceed $30,000,000,000. Authorizes each corporation to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings against any lands or interests in land necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires each corporation to report annually to the President and to transmit such report to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 5048 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
National Electrical Energy Conservation Act - Title I: National Power Grid and Regional Bulk Power Distribution - Creates a National Power Grid Corporation to establish and operate a national power grid system consisting of electric power generating faciities and a system of very high voltage transmission lines which shall interconnect such generating facilities and the transmission systems of each regional corporation established by the Corporation pursuant to this Act. Provides that such regional corporations shall be the exclusive marketing agency for the National Grid in that region. Authorizes electric utilities, publicly or privately owned, to enter into agreements for services with the regional corporation. Places specified conditions on any such contract for services and the rates at which power marketed for the National Grid may be sold. Directs the National Grid to carry out a program of research and development in the area of electric power generation and transmission, giving preference to environmental protection and land use research priorities. Authorizes up to $250,000,000 per fiscal year to carry out such program. Transfers specified federally owned facilities to the National Grid. Title II: General Provisions Applicable to National Grid and to Regional Corporations - States that each corporation shall be subject to Federal, State, and local environmental standards. Specifies the interests to be represented on the Board of Directors of such corporations, and their composition, terms of members, procedures for selecting the officers and employees of the corporations. States that the corporations shall have those powers conferred on nonprofit corporations pursuant to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act and specified additional powers. Directs such corporations to at all times maintain complete and accurate books of accounts. Authorizes each corporation to issue and sell bonds for financing its activities, providing that the aggregate total of outstanding bonds shall not exceed $32,000,000,000. Authorizes each corporation to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings against any lands or interests in land necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires each corporation to report annually to the President and for transmittal of such report to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 5043 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments - Title I: Purposes, Definitions, and National Policy for Managing the Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf - States that the purposes of this Act are to: (1) establish policies and procedures for managing the oil and natural gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf in order to achieve national economic goals; (2) preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf; (3) encourage development of new and improved technology for energy resource production that will increase human safety and eliminate or reduce risk of environmental damage; and (4) assure that coastal States which are directly impacted by oil and natural gas exploration and development are provided with an opportunity to take part in policy and planning decisions. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Revises bidding and lease administration provisions under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Provides for the orderly development of oil and gas leases and requires that no geological and geophysical exploration shall take place in the Outer Continental Shelf without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive exploratory program designed to obtain sufficient data and information to evaluate the extent, location, and potential for developing the oil and gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf. States that the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish procedures for determining the areas to be considered for exploratory drilling and potential leasing. Authorizes to be appropriated for such purposes $200,000,000 during fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Requires the Secretary to transmit a leasing and development plan to Congress at least 90 calendar days prior to announcing the invitation to bid on each tract in which oil or gas if found in commercial quantities. Establishes, in the Executive Office of the President, the National Coastal Resources Appeals Board to conduct hearings on States aggrieved by the actions of the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Provides that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be considered the "lead agency" for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the Environmental Policy Act as such Act pertains to the implementation of this Act. Requires that the environmental impact statements include such information as: (1) the probable impact of the proposed exploration or development on the marine coastal environments; and (2) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources that would be involved in the proposed exploration or development. Makes provisions for the development, promulgation, and enforcement of safety regulations for operations in the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that the Coast Guard make regular inspections and strictly enforce the safety regulations. States that any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $100,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Allows citizen suits by persons having an interest which is, or may be, adversely affected. Permits civil actions against any person, including the United States, and against the Secretary of the Interior where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform any act or duty under this Act which is not discretionary. Provides that any person who is in charge of any oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf shall be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for failure to immediately notify an appropriate agency of the U.S. Government of a discharge or spillage of oil. Authorizes, for the purpose of removing a discharge or spilling, the withdrawal of money available in the Offshore Oil Pollution Settlements Fund established pursuant to this Act. Imposes on each barrel of oil produced pursuant to any lease issued or maintained under this Act a fee of two and a half cents per barrel to pay costs of administration of this Act. Provides that collection of amounts for the fund shall cease when $100,000,000 has been accumulated, but shall be renewed when the accumulation in the fund falls be renewed when the accumulation in fund falls below $85,000,000. Provides that immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act, there shall cease any additional leasing of tracts for the purpose of developing oil and gas under the authority of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act in all regions and areas where there has been no previous development of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf or other areas where geological or environment conditions make such development harzardous. States that such moratorium shall continue until a specified time. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires that the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare and publish reports on: (1) pipeline safety and operation; (2) shut-in or flaring wells; (3) the bidding system on leasing of Outer Continental Shelf Lands; and (4) the most appropriate means of developing a National Strategic Energy Reserve.
Bill· HRH.R. 5005 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Energy Conservation and Conversion Act - Title I: Quotas and Tariffs on, and the Allocation and Purchase of, Imported Petroleum and Petroleum Products - Declares it the purpose of this title is to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil by imposing restrictions on the importation of petroleum and petroleum products so as to reduce the imports of petroleum and petroleum products as rapidly as practicable, and, to the maximum extent practicable, without requiring a major rationing program or major price increases. Directs the President to determine, review quarterly, and impose quantitative restrictions on imported petroleum and petroleum products as may be necessary to achieve the purposes stated above. Imposes a duty of $1.20 per barrel of imported petroleum and petroleum products. Authorizees the President to impose a lesser duty after notifying the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Senate Finance Committee, of his reasons for so doing. Directs the President to establish an import licensing system for determing entitlements to petroleum and petroleum products which are imported after December 31, 1975. Establishes a Standby Petroleum Reserve to insure that the energy requirements of the United States will be met in the event of disruption of foreign supplies or a national economic or military emergency. Requires the Reserve to contain a quantity of petroleum and petroleum products not less than the amount authorized to be imported under the quantitative restrictions imposed pursuant to the Act. Authorizes the President to implement a system for the Federal Government to purchase or sell imported petroleum and petroleum products whenever he determines that the goals of reducing United States dependency on imports of petroleum and petroleum products and the securing of adequate supplies of such imports at reasonable and stable prices will be promoted. Establishes within the Federal Energy Administration an office of Petroleum Purchasing and Reserve. Makes it the duty of the Deputy Administrator for Petroleum Purchasing and Reserve to: (1) administer the import licensing system; (2) establish and administer the Standby Petroleum Reserve; and (3) administer the Federal purchase and sale of imported petroleum and petroleum products. Title II: Gasoline Conservation Program - Imposes a tax on gasoline sold by the producer or importer, beginning January 1, 1976. Specifies the amount of such tax, permitting the President to revise such amount. Allows an individual a credit against such tax. Imposes a tax in the same amounts as that imposed on gasoline upon special motor fuels, including benzol, benzene, naptha, liquified petroleum gas, and natural gasoline. Imposes an additional tax on noncommercial aviation fuel. Provides for the repayment of gasoline and special fuels conservation taxes to purchasers of fuel used for farming purposes, common carrier public land transportation passenger service purposes, and commercial aviation purposes. Title III: Other Energy Conservation Programs - Imposes an escalating automobile fuel mileage tax upon every automobile sold by the manufacturer after August 31, 1976 which exceeds specified fuel mileage rates. Specifies the amount of such tax. Exempts hearses and ambulances from such tax. Requires every manufacturer or importer of an automobile subject to such tax to affix a label to such automobile stating the amount of the tax and the fuel mileage rate on which such tax was based. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000 for failure to do so. Imposes a tax on every automobile air conditioner sold separately by the manufacturer. Specifies the rates of such tax, Repeals the excise tax on radial tires. Imposes a tax on taxable motors for motorboats, snowmobiles, and general aviation aircraft of 20 percent of the price for which such items are sold by the manufacturer. Exempts from such tax motors used for commercial fishing or shipping, aircraft brought for use in commerical aviation, and defense vehicles. Allows an individual a tax credit for a specified percentage of the cost of installing insulation or solar energy equipment in his principal residence. Title IV: Energy Conservation and Conversion Trust Fund - Creates within the Treasury of the United States an Energy Conservation and Converstion Trust Fund. Authorizes an appropriation to the Trust Fund of amounts equivalent to the amounts received through the automobile fuel mileage tax, the windfall profits tax on domestic crude oil and natural gas, the gasoline and special motor fuels conservation tax, and to the extent provided by law, proceeds to the United States from oil and gas properties in which the United States has an interest. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to manage the Trust Fund, and to invest such portion as is not required to meet current withdrawals in interest-bearing obligations of the United States, or by the United States. Provides that amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available for purposes of conserving energy resources and expanding energy supplies through: (1) basic and applied research programs related to new energy technologies; (2) development and demonstration of new energy technologies; (3) programs relating to the development of energy resources from properties in which the United States has an interest; and (4) local and regional transportation projects. Limits the unobligated amount in the Trust Fund to $10,000,000,000. Requires that any excess be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury. Establishes an Energy Conservation and Converstion Trust Fund Review Board to review and evaluate programs and projects supported from the Trust Fund. Title V: Deregulation of Oil and Natural Gas; Windfall Profits Tax - Imposes on the windfall profits from taxable crude oil and natural gas an excise tax, to be paid by the person entitled to the oil or natural gas depletion deduction. Defines windfall profits and specifies the amount of such tax. Makes the willful failure to furnish specified information required to be furnished by this Act regarding the windfall profits tax a crime punishable by up to one year in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine. Title VI: Revision of Capital Incentives for Extractive and Producing Industries - Repeals the percentage depletion allowance for oil and gas, except for small producers. Decreases by specified percentages over a period of five years the amount of such allowance for small producers. Defines small producer. Authorizes a percentage depletion allowance of 22 percent for producers of geothermal energy. Provides that the gain realized from the disposition of oil and gas property over the adjusted basis of such property shall be treated as ordinary income. Reduces the amount of the tax credit allowable to producers of foreign oil and gas for foreign taxes paid. Specifies the method of calculating such reduction. Limits the allowance of an investment tax credit for property used in underwater resource exploration and development to property used for such purposes in international waters, or territorial waters within the northern portion of the Western Hemisphere. Title VII: Encouraging Industrial Conversion for Greater Energy Saving - Imposes a tax on the industrial use of petroleum and petroleum products as fuel. Exempts the fuel used by extractive industries and farms from such tax. Entitles every person to a deduction with respect to the amortization of the adjusted basis of: (1) coal mining equipment; (2) coal-burning equipment; (3) solid waste burning equipment; (4) electric power generating facilities not fueled by petroleum or petroleum products; (5) railroad equipment; and (6) railroad grading and tunnel bores. Allows an investment tax credit for the installation of any insulation or solar energy equipment in existing property used in a trade or business, or held for the production of income, installed between March 17, 1975 and January 1, 1977. Disallows an investment tax credit for electical generating facilities fueled by petroleum or petroleum products placed in service after December 31, 1975. Allows a recycling tax credit in a specified amount for the amount paid by the taxpayer to purchase postconsumer solid waste materials which were recycled by the taxpayer within one year. Provides that the distribution of stock by a regulated public utility pursuant to a qualified dividend reinvestment plan will not be treated as gross income. Provides that the disposition of such stock by a taxpayer shall be treated as ordinary income.
Bill· HRH.R. 5001 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Homeowners' Energy Conservation Act - Establishes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development a direct low-interest loan program to assist owners of residential structures in purchasing and installing more effective insulation and heating equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 5027 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Public Energy Act - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Declares it unlawful after the date of enactment of this Act for any person engaged in commerce in the business of refining energy resource products to acquire any energy resource product extraction asset, energy pipeline asset, or energy marketing asset. States that the Attorney General of the United States and the Federal Trade Commission shall simulataneously and independently examine the relationship of persons now engaged in one or more branches of the energy industry. Requires the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to institute suits in the district courts of the United States requesting the issuance of such relief as is appropriate under this Act. Provides that any person who knowingly violates any provision of this title shall, upon conviction, be punished, in the case of an individual, by a fine of not to exceed $500,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed ten years, or both, or in the case of a corporation, by a fine of not to exceed $5,000,000 or by suspension of the right to do business in interstate commerce for a period not to exceed ten years, or both. Title II: Federal Energy Commission - Establishes an independent regulatory commission to be known as the Federal Energy Commission, consisting of five Commissioners who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that for the purpose of assuring a sufficient supply of energy resource products throughout the United States with the greatest possible economy and with regard to the proper utilization and conservation of natural resources, the Commission shall divide the country into regional districts which shall be served by energy refinery assets designated by the Commission for such purpose. Provides that, beginning with the expiration of the three-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall, by rule, prescribe all rates and charges (or the manner for determining all rates and charges) made, demanded, or received by any energy refinery asset for or in connection with the sale of any energy resource products. Requires the Commission to specify (or prescribe a manner for specifying) the price of energy resource products at all levels of sale if the Commission finds that such action is necessary to avoid excessive prices to the ultimate consumer of such products.
Bill· HRH.R. 5002 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Makes it unlawful, under the Interstate Commerce Act, for any pipeline company engaged in the transportation of crude oil to transport such oil through its pipelines if that company has an interest in such oil.
Bill· HRH.R. 5003 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for building insulation and heating improvements for the taxable year up to $1000 to individuals, small business corporations, and estates and trusts. Terminates the availability of this tax credit for taxable years after December 31, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 4945 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1975
Plutonium Recovery Control Act - Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from licensing, permitting, or otherwise authorizing, except for military or research and development purposes, (1) the operation of any nuclear power reactor using recycled plutonium fuel, or (2) the construction or operation of any facility which reprocesses or recovers plutonium from spent nuclear power reactor fuel. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct and complete within three years a comprehensive study of the recycling of plutonium for the purpose of determining the extent of the dangers to the public health and safety and to the environment from such recycling. States that such study shall include: (1) investigation of the toxicity and carcinogenic characteristics of plutonium; (2) investigation of the risks of the unauthorized diversion or theft of plutonium; and (3) consideration of the development of systems for the use of plutonium which will assure the protection of the public health and safety and the environment. Provides that the prohibitions expressed in this Act shall continue until Congress legislates otherwise.
Bill· HRH.R. 4971 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1975
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Terminates the granting of construction licenses of nuclear fission powerplants in the United States pending action by the Congress following a comprehensive five-year study of the nuclear fuel cycle with particular reference to its safety and environmental hazards, to be conducted by the Office of Technological Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information in the possession of the National Laboratories which the Office deems necessary for conducting its study. Specifies that all Government agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Office. Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to submit, within five years, a report to Congress and the public concerning safety and environmental hazards of nuclear fission powerplants and the nuclear fuel cycle. Requires the report to include recommendations as to whether a resumption of the licensing of nuclear fission power plants should be allowed, and if so, the conditions under which licenses should be granted. Authorizes appropriations for the study of $15,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4946 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1975
Plutonium Recovery Control Act - Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from licensing, permitting, or otherwise authorizing, except for military or research and development purposes, (1) the operation of any nuclear power reactor using recycled plutonium fuel, or (2) the construction or operation of any facility which reprocesses or recovers plutonium from spent nuclear power reactor fuel. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct and complete within three years a comprehensive study of the recycling of plutonium for the purpose of determining the extent of the dangers to the public health and safety and to the environment from such recycling. States that such study shall include: (1) investigation of the toxicity and carcinogenic characteristics of plutonium; (2) investigation of the risks of the unauthorized diversion or theft of plutonium; and (3) consideration of the development of systems for the use of plutonium which will assure the protection of the public health and safety and the environment. Provides that the prohibitions expressed in this Act shall continue until Congress legislates otherwise.
Bill· SS. 1182 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Energy Resources Expansion Act - Requires a 25 percent royalty on leases of government oil and gas lands. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations requiring bids on such leases to contain work programs for the geophysical exploration and development and production of oil and gas from such lands. Authorizes the Secretary to promote the maximum recovery of crude oil and gas from government lands, consistent with sound conservation, economic, and engineering principles. Requires all proceeds from sales of royalty oil and gas lands to be deposited in the Energy Resources and Technology Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress, within 180 days after enactment of this Act, a five-year plan for conducting and assisting research and development of alternative energy sources and energy supply technology. Apportions funds in the trust fund to the various programs under this Act, and provides for the termination of such fund in 10 years. Requires the Secretary to report every six months to the Congress on the compliance of lessees with their work plan and drilling and schedules. Provides a 5 percent of rentals and royalties from leases on the Outer Continental Shelf shall be paid to the States adjacent to such lands.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 25 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Requests the President to supply the Congress with a comprehensive report of the status of negotiations with the Government of Canada as relates to the transportation of Alaskan oil, alternatives under consideration for transport of oil from naval petroleum reserves numbered four to the contiguous forty-eight States, estimates of when a decision must be reached on the system for delivery of natural gas from Alaska, the nature of agreements which must be reached with the Government of Canada to guarantee the unimpeded shipment of oil and natural gas through our respective countries, and recommendations for legislation to permit the earliest, responsible use of all the Nation's energy reserves in Alaska and in naval petroleum reserves numbered four.
Bill· HRH.R. 4908 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Energy Industry Deconcentration Act - Prohibits any corporation or association from: (1) controlling deposits of more than one type of energy-producing mineral, after December 31, 1979 and (2) engaging engaging in more than one aspect of the petroleum and natural gas industry after December 31, 1979. Requires corporations or associations which would be in violation of this Act except for the effective date to submit plans for compliance to the Federal Trade Commission before January 1, 1978. Prohibits any individual from serving as a director of more than one company engaged in every resource production, refining, transportation, or marketing.
Bill· HRH.R. 4910 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Petroleum Industry Antitrust Act - Recites findings by Congress, including that it is essential to reorganize the petroleum industry. Defines the terms used in this Act, including "refinery", "affiliate", and "independent refiner". Prohibits any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning or controlling any interest in exploration for, development of or production of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. Forbids any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning, controlling or operating facilities for the marketing of finished products, other than those facilities necessary for the sale of products directly from the refinery. Prohibits, under the Interstate Commerce Act, any pipeline from transporting crude oil, other liquid hydrocarbons, or finished products, if the commodity transported is owned by the pipeline or any affiliate. Empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission to receive and consider divestment plans filed by integrated companies and to approve the plan and direct its implementation. Permits companies otherwise subject to the prohibitions of this Act to continue operations for one year prior to the filing of an appropriate divestment plan with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and thereafter during the period required for the consideration and approval of such a plan by the Commission. Imposes penalties for the violation of this Act to consist of a forfeiture of $5,000 for each day a company is in violation.
Bill· HRH.R. 4919 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Energy Materials Conservation Education Act - Establishes within the Office of Education the Council on the Conservation and Nonuse of Energy-Materials, the members of which shall broadly represent the public and private sectors. Directs the Council to advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on programs established under this Act. States that funds appropriated for grants and contracts under this Act shall be available for (but not limited to) such activities as: (1) community education programs concerning the conservation and nonuse of energy and materials, including special programs for adults; (2) dissemination of information to public and private nonprofit preschool, elementary, secondary, higher, adult, and community education programs; (3) research, development, and dissemination of curriculums, texts and materials, tests, and programs for adequate vocational and technical education and career counseling for persons in the field of energy-materials conservation and nonuse; and (4) programs and projects to recruit, train, organize, and employ professional and other persons, and to organize and participate in energy-materials conservation and nonuse educational programs. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and other institutions for planning and carrying out community-oriented education programs or projects on the conservation and nonuse of energy materials in American society for the benefit of interested and concerned adults, young persons, ethnic and cultural groups, community, labor and business leaders, and other individuals and groups within a community. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4870 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
Interstate Compact - Declares it to be the national policy to encourage and recognize the performance of functions by the States with respect to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. States that the Congress consents to the Midwest Interstate Nuclear Compact. Describes such Compact, setting forth its policies and purposes. Creates the Midwest Nuclear Board and enumerates its administrative powers.
Bill· HRH.R. 4862 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975
National Energy and Conservation Corporation (AMPOWER) Act - Declares the finding of Congress that Government-sponsored exploration, development, investment in and production of petroleum reserves will increase petroleum production on public lands and tidelands. Establishes a National Energy and Conservation Corporation (AMPOWER) to achieve specified goals, including: (1) the exploration, development, and production of public lands and tideland oil, natural gas, oil shale, and coal either independently or in partnership with private industry; and (2) the acceleration of the creation and demonstration of specified technologies. Declares it to be the policy of Congress that costs of production of offshore oil and natural gas and the manufacture of liquid and gaseous fuels from oil shale and coal will be funded through appropriations should such costs exceed market prices. States that fuels produced by the Corporation shall be sold on the open market by competive bid, provided that 50 percent of the production shall be reserved for bids from publicly owned utilities and from State, county, municipal, and other government bodies. Provides a Board of Directors for the Corporation to consist of five members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets compensation for Board members and the procedure for removal. Authorizes the Board to appoint such personnel as are necessary for the transaction of the Corporation's business and to fix their compensation. Enumerates the Corporation's powers and duties, including: (1) the power to sue; (2) to make contracts to carry out its functions under this Act; and (3) holding power in the name of the United States to exercise the right of eminent domain. States that, in carrying out its duties under this Act, the Corporation may conduct research and development with a view toward improving the technology related to the use of oil shale, gasification of coal methods, geothermal steam, and solar energy as sources of energy for domestic and industrial used in the United States. Requires the Corporation at all times to maintain and complete accurate account books. States that all purchases and contracts for supplies or services, except for personal service, made by the Corporation, shall be made after advertising . Requires the Board to file with the President and the Congress, in December of each year, a financial statement and a complete report as to the business of the Corporation covering the preceding governmental fiscal year. Directs the Comptroller General to audit the transactions of the Corporation at such times as he shall determine, but not less often than once each governmental fiscal year. Authorizes the Corporation to issue bonds, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, not to exceed $30,000,000,000 outstanding at any one time, which bonds may be sold by the Corporation to obtain funds to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that the payment of interest and principal on such bonds shall be guaranteed by the United States. Authorizes the Corporation to institute proceedings for the acquisition by condemnation of any lands, easements, or rights-of-way which, in the opinion of the Corporation, are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that such actions shall be instituted in the U.S. district court for the district in which the land, easement, or right-of-way is located. Gives the Corporation access to the Patent Office for the purpose of studying, ascertaining, and copying all methods, formulas, and scientific information necessary to enable the Corporation to use and employ the most efficacious and economical process for the exploration and development of energy resources. States that all general penal statutes relating to the larceny, embezzlement, conversion, or to the improper handling, retention, use, or disposal of public money's or property of the United States, shall apply to the moneys and property of the Corporation. Provides that any person who, with intent to defraud the Corporation, or to deceive any director, officer, or employee of the Corporation or any officer or employee of the United States, shall be find not more than $10,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, if he: (1) makes any false entry in any book or the Corporation; (2) makes any false report or statement for the Corporation. Provides a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, for any person who receives any compensation, rebate, or reward, or enters into any conspiracy, collusion, or agreement, express or implied, with intent to defraud the Corporation. States that the proceeds derived by the Board from the sale of energy minerals or any other products manufactured by the Corporation shall be paid into the U.S. Treasury, except such proceeds as are determined necessary for the operation of the Corporation's energy minerals resources exploration and development program. Exempts also a continuing fund of $2,000,000 to defray emergency expenses and to insure continuous operation. Provides that the Corporation shall give all possible weight to the protection of the environment in the siting and design of facilities constructed pursuant to this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. Allows the expenditure of such sums as needed without fiscal year limitation.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 23 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Authorizes the printing of 20,000 additional copies of "The Congressional Program of Economic Recovery and Energy Sufficiency".
Bill· HRH.R. 4750 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments - Title I: Purposes, Definitions, and National Policy for Managing the Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf - States that the purposes of this Act are to: (1) establish policies and procedures for managing the oil and natural gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf in order to achieve national economic goals; (2) preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf; (3) encourage development of new and improved technology for energy resource production that will increase human safety and eliminate or reduce risk of environmental damage; and (4) assure that coastal States which are directly impacted by oil and natural gas exploration and development are provided with an opportunity to take part in policy and planning decisions. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Revises bidding and lease administration provisions under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Provides for the orderly development of oil and gas leases and requires that no geological and geophysical exploration shall take place in the Outer Continental Shelf without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive exploratory program designed to obtain sufficient data and information to evaluate the extent, location, and potential for developing the oil and gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf. States that the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish procedures for determining the areas to be considered for exploratory drilling and potential leasing. Authorizes to be appropriated for such purposes $200,000,000 during fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Requires the Secretary to transmit a leasing and development plan to Congress at least 90 calendar days prior to announcing the invitation to bid on each tract in which oil or gas is found in commercial quanties. Provides that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be considered the "lead agency" for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the Environmental Policy Act as such Act pertains to the implementation of this Act. Requires that the environmental impact statements include such information as: (1) the probable impact of the proposed exploration or development on the marine coastal environments; and (2) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources that would be involved in the proposed exploration or development. Makes provisions for the development, promulgation, and enforcement of safety regulations for operations in the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that the Coast Guard make regular inspections and strictly enforce the safety regulations. States that any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $100,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Allows citizen suits by persons having an interest which is, or may be, adversely affected. Permits civil actions against any person, including the United States, and against the Secretary of the Interior where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform any act or duty under this Act which is not discretionary. Provides that any person is in charge of any oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf shall be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for failure to immediately notify an appropriate agency of the U.S. Government of a discharge or spillage of oil. Authorizes, for the purpose of removing a discharge or spilling, the withdrawal of money available in the Offshore Oil Pollution Settlements Fund established pursuant to this Act. Imposes on each barrel of oil produced pursuant to any lease issued or maintained under this Act a fee of two and a half cents per barrel to pay costs of administration of this Act. Provides that collection of amounts for the fund shall cease when $100,000,000 has been accumulated, but shall be renewed when the accumulation in the fund falls be renewed when the accumulation in fund falls below $85,000,000. Provides that immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act, there shall cease any additional leasing of tracts for the purpose of developing oil and gas under the authority of the Older Continental Shelf Lands Act in all regions and areas where there has been no previous development of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf or other areas where geological or environment conditions make such development hazardous. States that such moratorium shall continue until a specified time. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires that the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare and publish a report with recommendations for achieving an equitable system of lease sales while maximizing production and revenues from the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands. Provides that the Secretary also shall study the most appropriate means of developing a National Strategic Energy Reserve.
Bill· HRH.R. 4693 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Declares the finding of Congress that domestic supplies of natural gas and petroleum are not sufficient to meet present and anticipated national and regional needs. Declares that the purpose of this Act include: (1) to direct the Federal Power Commission to observe specified congressionally defined objectives in the administration of its authority under the Natural Gas Act respecting the curtailment of natural gas distributed in interstate commerce; and (2) to establish a means to compel transfers of supplies of naturl gas among natural-gas companies. Directs the Commission to review each curtailment plan which is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and to modify such plan as to assure the attainment of the goals set forth in this Act. Provides that any curtailment plan shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide for: (1) the protection of public health, safety, and welfare, and national defense; (2) maintenance of all public services; (3) maintenance of agricultural operations; and (4) minimization of economic distortion. Directs the Commission to direct the interchange, delivery, or transportation of natural gas among natural-gas companies as may be appropriate to the attainment of such objectives. Sets forth procedures for notice to the public and companies who may be affected by specified Commission action.
Bill· HRH.R. 4677 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Energy and Defense Industry Protection Act - Makes it unlawful for: (1) any person who is not a citizen of the United States; or (2) an entity which is owned or controlled by a person who is not a citizen of the United States; to control any American issuer registered under the Securities Exchange Act if such issuer is engaged in the energy or defense industries. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to exempt any issuer engaged in the energy industry from the prohibition of this Act if the Administrator finds that the granting of such exemption would not adversely affect the production or supply of energy within the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to exempt any issuer engaged in the defense industry from the prohibition of this Act if the Secretary finds that the granting of such exemption would not adversely affect the national defense. States that any person who is in violation of the provisions of this Act on the date of enactment shall have two years from such date to bring himself into compliance.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 299 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Establishes in the House of Representatives the permanent Select Committee on Energy which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction to conduct investigations and studies of the development, application, use, and control of all forms of energy and power in order to establish a coordinated program for the development and control of all forms of such energy and power. Directs the committee to report to the House the results of each investigation together with recommendations.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 298 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975
Directs the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to undertake an investigation of recent electric utility rate increases, and the use of the fuel adjustment clause and its effect on consumers.
Bill· SS. 1149 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
National Energy Conservation - Title I: Findings, Purpose, Policies - Establishes a national policy of reducing the domestic energy growth rate to 2 percent from a historic 3.4 percent, and of reducing Federal Government non-renewable fuel consumption by 25 percent between 1974 and 1980. Expresses additional findings and declarations of Congress with respect to energy conservation. Title II: Transportation Studies - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress on the energy conservation potential of lower speed limits, the integration of regional transportation modes, and revision of Federal transportation regulations. Title III: Tax Credits for Building Insulation, for Installation of Solar Energy Devices, and for Installation of Coal-Fired Boilers - Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for thermal retrofit of structures with insulation, for installation of solar energy space heating and electric generation devices, and for installation of coal-fired boilers in place of oil or gas-fired boilers. Provides that homeowners and renters are eligible for a 25 percent tax credit with a $500 ceiling for retrofiting (to expire on June 30, 1979). Provides that commercial and industrial firms are eligible for a 15 percent tax credit with a $2,500 ceiling (to expire on June 30, 1979). Allows a 25 percent credit for installation of solar energy devices with a $1,000 ceiling (to expire on June 30, 1979). Allows a 15 percent tax credit for two years for replacement of oil or gas-fired boilers with coal fired boilers, with a $1,500,000 ceiling per industrial, commercial or utility conversion (to expire on June 30, 1977). Sets limits on the carryback and carryover of the unused credits allowed under this title. Restricts the application of the provision of this title to one principal residence for any taxable year. Title IV: Thermally Efficient Building Insulation and Lighting Standards - Requires thermal standards applicable for all federally- assisted housing to be established by the Federal Energy Administrator within 12 months of enactment of this Act. Authorizes States and localities to voluntarily include these standards in their building codes. Provides for grants totaling $250,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 to be available for distribution by States for the acquisition by families or individuals of residential insulation materials. Provides that such grants shall vary inversely with income and shall be available to families with annual incomes of $12,000 or less, and individuals with income of $10,000 or less. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 to carry out this title. Title V: Truth in Energy - Requires all appliances and space conditioning systems to carry labels specifying annual operating costs. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to set requirements whereby all appliance advertising shall contain annual operating cost data. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to report annually to the Congress and to the President on the progress made in carrying out the purposes of this title. Titel VI: Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliance, and Space Heating Systems - Authorizes and directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to conduct research on energy efficient appliances, lights, space conditioning and solar devices. Requires that the Federal Energy Administration, in cooperation with private industry, shall develop and within 12 months issue minimum energy efficient standards for all appliances, lights, and space conditioning systems. Requires that standards be monitored by the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Federal Energy Administration to explicitly initiate a program to discourage the use of electric resistance heating in favor of heat pumps or solar devices. Title VII: Federal Building and Procurement Policies - Directs that Federal agencies shall carry out the construction and renovation of Federal facilities or federally assisted facilities in such a manner as to insure energy conservation practices are employed in their design. Requires such agencies to insure that such facilities meet the specific general performance, lighting design, and insulation standards for thermal efficiency in structures when issued by the Federal Energy Administration. Directs each Federal agency having jurisdiction over any Federal or federally assisted facilities construction program to require the preparation of a complete life-cycle cost analysis for each major facility (exceeding fifty thousand square feet of usable floor space), for the expected life of the major facility. Requires that such life-cycle cost analysis include an energy consumption analysis of the major facility's heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system, lighting system, and all other energy-consuming systems. Authorizes and directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to develop, publish, and implement energy conservation guidelines for all Federal procurement. Title VIII: Industrial and Utility Energy Conservation - Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop mandatory energy efficient standards for, and conduct research on, industrial equipment and processes. Provides that the 2,000 largest domestic firms shall annually report to the Federal Energy Administration on their energy conservation programs, devices and processes. Directs the Federal Energy Administrator to seek to replace natural gas or oil-fired boilers with solar devices, as well as coal-fired boilers. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to provide technical assistance and conduct research on solid waste recycling systems designed to produce boiler fuel. Provides for the funding of demonstration systems. Provides for loans with a 10-year maturity to be made available to public and private organizations for the construction of solid waste recycling systems. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to conduct research and fund demonstration projects to promote energy conservation by utilities and the use of individual residential solar electricity generation devices. Requires petroleum and natural-gas-fired utilities to report to the Federal Energy Administration a time-table for conversion to coal. Provides that utilities regulated by the Federal Power Commission must submit to Congress a comprehensive evaluation of energy conservation rate structures and other devices which may reduce electricity demand. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to make full use of the research and development resources provided under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 in carrying out specified provisions of this title. Title IX: Speed Limit Compliance - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a speed limit compliance program to coordinate efforts by State Governors to enforce the 55 mile-per-hour speed limit, assisting State Governors with grants; and (2) monitor enforcement of the national 55 mile-per-hour speed limit and report 12 months from the date of enactment of this title on compliance with the speed limit and make recommendations to achieve complete compliance. Directs the Secretary to conduct a massive public program to encourage voluntary compliance with the national 55 mile-per-hour speed limit. Title X: Transportation Energy Conservation Demonstrations - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to enter into such contracts or other arrangements for research and the development, establishment, and operation of demonstration projects to determine the feasibility of programs to conserve energy utilized in the transportation of individuals, including fare-free urban mass transportation systems; and arrangements such as reduced fees for multipassenger automobiles on toll highways, bridges, and tunnels. Title XI: Automobile Fuel Economy Standards - Automobile Fuel Economy Act - Requires Secretary of Transportation, within 18 months of enactment of this title, to establish by rule a sales weighed average fuel economy standard for new automobiles introduced into commerce in the United States during and after the 1978 model year. Provides that minimum standards shall include 18 miles-per-gallon (mpg) for model year 1978, 20 mpg for model year 1980, 22 mpg for model year 1982 and 24 mpg for model year 1984. Provides that fuel economy test results must be displayed on all vehicles within 90 days of the enactment of this title. Provides for cash rebates of $150 for vehicles achieving 18 to 20 mpg and $300 in excess of 20 mpg, to expire in August, 1977. Imposes a variable surtax on vehicles achieving less than the annual fuel economy average through August 1977. Provides that such surtax will not exceed $300 and will vary inversely with fuel economy. Title XII: Automobile Research and Development - Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to conduct research on advanced energy efficient engines and vehicles leading to the production of prototype advanced automobiles. Directs the Federal Government to purchase advanced engines automobiles if possible to comprise 10 percent of its model 1978 fleet. Provided that such share shall rise to comprise 90 percent of the 1984 fleet purchases.
Bill· SS. 1137 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Refined Petroleum Products Anticompetitive Practices Act - Makes it unlawful for any person engaged in commerce in the business of exploring, developing, or extracting crude oil, transporting crude oil or refined petroleum products by pipeline, or refining crude oil, to acquire any petroleum marketing asset on and after the date of enactment of this Act. Makes it unlawful for any person covered by this Act to own or control any asset, the acquisition of which is prohibited after January 1, 1978. Provides that any person knowingly violating the provisions of this Act shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed $100,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both, in the discretion of the court. Provides that violation by a corporation shall be deemed to be also a violation by the individual directors, officers, receivers, trustees, or agents of such corporation who shall have authorized, ordered, or done any of the acts constituting the violation in whole or in part. Defines the terms used in this act.
Bill· SS. 1138 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Petroleum and Gas Pipeline Industries Anticompetitive Practices Act - Makes it unlawful for any person engaged in commerce in the business of extracting, exploring or developing crude oil or gas, refining crude oil, or distributing or marketing gas or any product refined from crude oil, to acquire any oil or gas pipeling after the date of enactment of this Act. Makes it unlawful after January 1, 1978, for any person covered by this Act to own or control any asset, the acquisition of which is prohibited. Provides that any person knowingly violating the provisions of this Act shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed $100,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both, in the discretion of the court. Provides that violation by a corporation shall be deemed to be also a violation by the individual directors, officers, receivers, trustees, or agents of such corporation who shall have authorized, ordered, or done any of the acts constituting the violation in whole or in part. Defines the terms used in this Act.
Bill· SS. 1139 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Provides that if any Federal lands available for mineral leasing are within any known geological structure of a producing oil or gas field, such lands shall be leased to the highest responsible qualified bidder by competitive bidding on royalty rates in amount or value of the production removed or sold from such lease. States that in no case shall any bid be accepted which is less than 12.5 percent in amount or value of the production removed or sold from the lease. Provides, under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, that leases on specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf may be granted by the Secretary of the Interior to the highest responsible qualified bidder by competitive bidding on royalty rates in amount or value of the production saved, removed, or sold under regulations promulgated in advance. States that no bid shall be less than 12.5 percent in amount or value of the production saved, removed, or sold from the lease.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 53 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975
Postpones the effective date of an order of the Federal Power Commission reducing the priority of natural gas used for irrigation until the Commission holds hearings with respect to such order in each State affected and reports to Congress on the hearings with recommendations. Directs that the postponement shall continue for 90 calendar days of continuous session of Congress following the date on which such report is submitted to Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 4554 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Repeals the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 4518 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments - Title I: Purposes, Definitions, and National Policy for Managing the Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf - States that the purposes of this Act are to: (1) establish policies and procedures for managing the oil and natural gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf in order to achieve national economic goals; (2) preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf; (3) encourage development of new and improved technology for energy resource production that will increase human safety and eliminate or reduce risk of environmental damage; and (4) assure that coastal States which are directly impacted by oil and natural gas exploration and development are provided with an opportunity to take part in policy and planning decisions. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Revises bidding and lease administration provisions under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Provides for the orderly development of oil and gas leases and requires that no geological and geophysical exploration shall take place in the Outer Continental Shelf without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive exploratory program designed to obtain sufficient data and information to evaluate the extent, location, and potential for developing the oil and gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf. States that the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish procedures for determining the areas to be considered for exploratory drilling and potential leasing. Authorizes to be appropriated for such purposes $200,000,000 during fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Requires the Secretary to transmit a leasing and development plan to Congress at least 90 calendar days prior to announcing the invitation to bid on each tract in which oil or gas is found in commercial quanties. Provides that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be considered the "lead agency" for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the Environmental Policy Act as such Act pertains to the implementation of this Act. Requires that the environmental impact statements include such information as: (1) the probable impact of the proposed exploration or development on the marine coastal environments; and (2) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources that would be involved in the proposed exploration or development. Makes provisions for the development, promulgation, and enforcement of safety regulations for operations in the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that the Coast Guard make regular inspections and strictly enforce the safety regulations. States that any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $100,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Allows citizen suits by persons having an interest which is, or may be, adversely affected. Permits civil actions against any person, including the United States, and against the Secretary of the Interior where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform any act or duty under this Act which is not discretionary. Provides that any person is in charge of any oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf shall be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for failure to immediately notify an appropriate agency of the U.S. Government of a discharge or spillage of oil. Authorizes, for the purpose of removing a discharge or spilling, the withdrawal of money available in the Offshore Oil Pollution Settlements Fund established pursuant to this Act. Imposes on each barrel of oil produced pursuant to any lease issued or maintained under this Act a fee of two and a half cents per barrel to pay costs of administration of this Act. Provides that collection of amounts for the fund shall cease when $100,000,000 has been accumulated, but shall be renewed when the accumulation in the fund falls be renewed when the accumulation in fund falls below $85,000,000. Provides that immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act, there shall cease any additional leasing of tracts for the purpose of developing oil and gas under the authority of the Older Continental Shelf Lands Act in all regions and areas where there has been no previous development of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf or other areas where geological or environment conditions make such development hazardous. States that such moratorium shall continue until a specified time. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires that the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare and publish a report with recommendations for achieving an equitable system of lease sales while maximizing production and revenues from the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands. Provides that the Secretary also shall study the most appropriate means of developing a National Strategic Energy Reserve.
Bill· HRH.R. 4488 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Exempts the first sale of the share of a State or local government or a subdivision thereof in crude oil produced in the United States from the mineral or leasehold estate of any State or local government or subdivision-owned lands for purposes of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 298 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975
Defers approval of a loan to the Korea Electric Company of the Republic of Korea by the Export-Import Bank for the construction of a nuclear powerplant pending review by Congress.
Bill· SS. 1113 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish national petroleum reserves on any reserved or unreserved public lands of the United States except lands in the National Park System, the National Wildlife System, the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, and areas now under review for inclusion in the Wilderness System. States that no national petroleum reserve that includes all or part of an existing naval petroleum reserve shall be established without prior consultation of the Secretary of Defense. Authorizes the development of the oil and gas in the national petroleum reserves under terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior. Allows Congress to disapprove such terms and conditions. Sets forth items that must be included in proposed development plans. States that any oil or gas produced from such petroleum reserves, with exceptions, shall be subject to all the limitations and licensing requirements of the Export Administration Act.
Bill· SS. 1115 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975
Provides, under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act, for the establishment within the Energy Research and Development Administration of a Division of Ground Propulsion Systems. Authorizes research, development, and demonstration of ground propulsion systems and states that such activities shall be conducted so as to contribute to specified goals, including the improvement of and verifying of ground propulsion systems with emphasis on efficiency, performance, and usefulness. Defines "ground propulsion system" as the engine, transmission, or drive, and associated controls, necessary to power automobiles, trucks, trains, buses, and selected light marine vehicles. Authorizes to be appropriated, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and $100,000,000 for fiscal years 1978-80.
Bill· SS. 1112 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975
Energy Revenue and Development Act - Title I: Statement of Policy and Purposes - Sets forth the basic policy of this Act to provide a comprehensive national program to achieve energy independence by 1985. Title II: Energy Trust Fund - Establishes an Energy Trust Fund, administered by the Energy Research and Development Administration, to carry out a national energy program, including research and development of new and improved energy sources and production techniques, creation of a national energy reserve and the exploration of new oil and gas fields in remote areas of the United States. States that the Trust Fund be financed by: Outer Continental Shelf revenues, a portion of which would be allocated to States adjacent to offshore drilling areas; and (2) a tax levied at the source of production or importation on all energy resources. Title III: Commission on Energy Technology Assessment - Creates a panel of scientists, engineers, and economists to establish standards and goals for energy research and development conducted under the Energy Research and Development Administration. Provides that publicly financed research and development would be critically evaluated by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to enter into contracts with private, non-profit educational or research institutions to perform advisory studies on publicly financed programs. Title IV: Residential Energy Conservation Incentives - Provides tax credits and deductions for the installation of storm windows, insulation, and other materials designed for residential energy conservation. Allows a tax credit for the installation of systems designed to utilize solar or other unconventional forms of energy to provide residential heating or cooling if such systems meet performance criteria established by the Energy Research and Development Administration. Title V: Deregulation of Natural Gas and End of Price Controls - Encourages domestic energy production. Provides that controls on petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas at the well-head, old and new, are to be deregulated. Title VI: Executive Profits Tax - Provides an 80 percent tax on all profits from oil and gas industry if such profits exceed a 15 percent return on net investment. Provides that excess profits which are reinvested in new energy production will be taxed pursuant to normal corporate tax regulations. Provides that the excessive profits tax and reinvestment provisions will expire at the end of five years. Title VII: Variable Depletion Allowance - Repeals the foreign depletion allowance. Establishes a variable domestic depletion allowance which allows producers a fraction of the percentage depletion allowance which would be proportional to the ratio of the producer's domestic energy expenditures to its total foreign and domestic energy exenditures. Title VIII: National Energy Reserve - Establishes a national energy reserve which would be capable of replacing energy imports for at least 120 days. Provides that the reserve would be administered by ERDA and funds to create it would be apportioned from the Energy Trust Fund. Title IX: Promote Oil and Gas Discovery Act - Provides that the United States guarantee the purchase in place, at current market prices, of 50 percent of the annual production capability of remote wells. Title X: Transfer of Jurisdiction over Naval Petroleum Reserves to Secretary of Interior - Transfers the management of all energy resources located in naval petroleum reserves to the Department of the Interior. Provides that pursuant to existing provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, a portion of the revenues from the petroleum reserves would inure to the States. Title XI: Consolidation of ERDA and FEA - Provides for a consolidation of the Federal Energy Administration into the Energy Research and Development Administration in order to avoid overlapping and conflicting bureaucracies and to insure a unified national energy policy and effort.
Bill· SS. 1003 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975
Provides that the synthetic gas pilot plant located in Rapid City, South Dakota, be named the "Karl E. Mundt Gasification Pilot Plant".
Bill· SS. 985 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975
Social Security Recipients Fairness Act - Title I: Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Delayed Checks - Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish procedures for expedited payment of monthly benefits. Requires the Secretary, within one day after the date an individual files for late payment of benefits, to cause such monthly insurance benefits to be paid. Title II: Expediting of Hearings and Determination - States that in administration of the programs established by titles II, (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits) XVI, (Grants to States for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled), and XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, the Secretary shall establish procedures designed to assure that: (1) any duly requested hearing to which an individual is entitled will be held within a reasonable period of time after requested, if such hearing is requested with respect to a determination of entitlement to benefits; and (2) not later than ninety days after such a hearing is requested, the Secretary shall render a final determination on the issues, or if no final determination of the Secretary has been made at that time, the Secretary shall make payments of benefits to such individual in like manner as if a final determination has been made full in favor of such individual. Title III: Expedited Payment of Black Lung Benefits; and Expedited Hearings and Determinations Respecting Such Benefits - Provides for expedited payments of black lung benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures for expediting hearings and determinations on claims for such benefits. Title IV: Limitation of Benefit Reduction to Compensate for Benefit Overpayment - Limits to 25 percent the reduction that may be made in an individual's Social Security benefit check for any month because of any previous overpayment of monthly benefits.
Bill· SS. 973 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975
Energy Conservation and Development Act - Imposes on gasoline sold by the producer or importer a gasoline efficiency tax at the following rate: (1) 5 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1975, and January 1, 1977; (2) 10 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1976, and January 1, 1978, (3) 15 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1977, and January 1, 1979, and (4) 20 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold after December 31, 1978. Authorizes a tax credit against the tax imposed under this Act based upon a schedule geared to the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Authorizes a tax deduction for the gasoline efficency tax. Authorizes the imposition of an automobile fuel efficiency tax upon each new automobile based upon a schedule reflecting automobile fuel consumption. Requires that such excise tax shall be $1,000 for automobiles which do not get over 10 miles per gallon for the period after August 31, 1979. Revises the amortization deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for converted coal facilities. Establishes an Energy Development Board. Authorizes such Board to (1) guarantee lenders against not to exceed 90 percent of any loss of principal and interest on loans which meet specified requirements for plant construction for, or the development of, synthetic fuels or solar energy; and (2) make purchase commitments, or such other similar undertakings as it determines to be appropriate, in order to encourage the development and production of synthetic fuels and the development of solar energy. Establishes an Energy Development Fund to be administered by the Board and used for the payment of the expenses and for the purpose of carrying out the Board's obligations under this Act. Increases the tariffs on the importation of crude oil.
Bill· HRH.R. 4442 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975
Exempts the first sale of the share of a State or local government or a subdivision thereof in crude oil produced in the United States from the mineral or leasehold estate of any State or local government or subdivision-owned lands for purposes of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 4440 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975
Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to certify sites adjacent to the navigable waters of the United States which are suitable from safety and environmental standpoints for the location of liquified natural gas storage terminals.