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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 310 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Disapproves and invalidates regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning minimum property standards for thermal insulation requirements. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in consultation and coordination with the Department of Energy and the various States and localities, to further revise such regulations by conducting a study of the dynamic thermal performance of specified building materials. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress proposed revisions within 90 days after this resolution has been approved by the President.
Law· SS. 1030 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1979
Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979 - Directs the President, upon finding that a severe energy supply interruption exists, or is imminent, or that actions to restrain domestic energy demand are required, and transmitting same to Congress, to: (1) announce a national emergency energy conservation target; (2) notify the Governor of each State of the State emergency energy conservation target established for his State; and (3) notify the Governor of each State of the Federal implementation plan which would be imposed should such State be found in noncompliance with this Act. Directs the Governor of each State, upon notification of the State emergency conservation target, to submit a State implementation plan to the President. Directs the President to review any implementation plan submitted by a Governor, and approve it if the President finds such plan likely to achieve the conservation target in an equitable manner. Provides for the implementation of the Federal plan if a State has not submitted a plan or if an approved plan is not achieving the emergency energy conservation target of the State. Provides civil penalties for the violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this Act. Directs the President to monitor the implementation plans, make recommendations to the Governor, and submit an annual report to the Congress. Limits the effective period of any plan to 12 months unless the President finds the energy situation warrants an extension.
Bill· HRH.R. 3771 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1979
Impact Reduction of Energy Resources Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to study petitions for reorganization in bankruptcy of railroad lines or applications for abandonment of railroad lines and rail transportation to determine the impact of such plans and applications upon the transportation of coal. Directs the Secretary to oppose such actions as he determines may reduce or curtail present or future coal shipments. Provides for loans or grants to an applicant for the maintenance of coal transportation services. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 and the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to make railroads eligible for assistance under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3766 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an additional investment tax credit for equipment used to produce electrical energy from hydroelectric power at existing small dams.
Bill· SS. 1012 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in Energy-Expo 82 which is to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Authorizes the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, to organize, develop, and administer such exposition in accordance with U.S. and international regulations concerning international expositions. Authorizes the appointment of a Commissioner General of the United States Government for Energy-Expo 82 (the senior Federal official) and a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation at such exposition (director of the U.S. pavilion), both of whom shall be in the Department of Commerce. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary with respect to such exposition. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress after the close of such exposition concerning Federal activities. Provides for the disposal of Federal property at the close of such exposition. Exempts the functions authorized by this Act from specified statutory requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 3749 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Coastal Area Liquefied Gas Facility Safety Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a coordinated Federal-State regulatory approach related to the siting, construction, and operation, of liquefied gas (LG) facilities located in or near the coastal zone. Directs the Secretary of Transporation to issue regulations setting forth minimum standards relating to the siting, construction, and operation of such facilities, based upon the best available technology. Specifies the nature of such standards for each such activity. Requires a public hearing before any decision is made as to the issuance of any Federal or State permit, license, or other authorization regarding LG facility siting, construction, or operation. Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to exempt any State from the provisions of this Act upon a finding that such State has a LG facility law consistent with or stricter than the national standards prescribed under this Act, has an adequate enforcement mechanism, and has or is developing a coastal zone management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. Directs the Administrator to revoke such exemption in specified circumstances, and stipulates that if such revocation occurs, the siting, construction, and operation of such facility shall be regulated as prescribed under this Act. Prohibits the siting, construction, or operation, of any LG facility within or near the coastal zone of any State unless such State has applied for and has been granted exempt State status under this Act or unless the appropriate license has been issued. Sets forth application and hearing requirements and terms and conditions for such licenses. Authorizes the Administrator to deny, suspend, or revoke any such license in specified circumstances, provided that the applicant is given appropriate notice therefor and an opportunity to correct the deficiency within a reasonable time. Authorizes judicial review of such actions of the Administrator. States that the issuance of any license under this Act shall be deemed to be a "major Federal action" for the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Directs the Administrator to consolidate and coordinate to the maximum extent practicable all Federal licenses, permits, other authorizations, and hearings relating to LG facility siting, construction, and operation. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for specified violations of this Act. Authorizes citizen suits in certain circumstances under specified conditions. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into appropriate interagency agreements to use the personnel services and facilities of other Federal agencies and departments. Sets forth reporting requirements relating to the administration of this Act, including a special report on financial responsibility and insurance needs associated with the risks of siting, construction, and operation, of LG facilities and the operation of LG vessels. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1981 and $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1982 and 1983 to carry out this Act. Stipulates that unless otherwise provided for in this Act, nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect any provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Natural Gas Act of 1938, or the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.
Bill· HRH.R. 3741 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify alternative energy property which is fueled by petroleum coke for the investment tax credit and the allowance for rapid depreciation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3743 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide for the maximum efficient production at the Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 2 (Buena Vista, California) and 3 (Teapot Dome, Wyoming) for a specified period and to produce the Reserve Numbered 1 (Elk Hills, California) at the lowest rate sufficient to support the costs of exploration, development, and operation of such reserve and to provide for the sale of 25,000 barrels of such oil per day to small refiners. Directs the Secretary of the Navy, in cooperation with the Secretary of Energy, to conduct a study of the Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 and to submit such report to Congress with recommendations regarding: (1) the percentage of the United States share of petroleum in such reserve which should be placed in strategic storage facilities; (2) the most desirable rate of production of such reserve to meet the requirements of this Act; and (3) the most environmentally sound means of transporting the United States share of such petroleum to storage facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Transfers the functions of the Department of Energy with respect to the Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 1, 2, and 3 and the Oil Shale Reserves Numbered 1, 2, and 3 to the Secretary of the Navy.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 65 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Authorizes and requests the President to designate July 4, 1979, as "Energy Independence Day."
Bill· HRH.R. 3680 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Congressional Energy Conservation Act of 1979 - Requires the payment of a fee by Members of Congress and congressional employees for use of congressional parking facilities for the expressed purpose of encouraging the American public to conserve petroleum. Stipulates that such fees shall be initially set at $50 per month and shall thereafter be determined jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Bill· HRH.R. 3668 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 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. 3699 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prevent nuclear reactor repair costs and increased costs of substitute power from being passed through to an electric utility's customers when the generation of electric energy by any nuclear powerplant is suspended or terminated for a safety related reason. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to extend loans to any electric utility to cover such excess costs. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to receive assurances from any electric utility demonstrating that it will be able to pay such excess costs before issuing an operating license to the utility for a nuclear reactor. States that such assurances may include contracts for insurance, agreements for indemnity, and other measures that the Commission deems appropriate. Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from extending loans to an electric utility to cover the cost of providing such assurances.
Bill· HRH.R. 3698 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
National Nuclear Commission Act - Suspends the authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant construction licenses, limited work authorizations, or export licenses for nuclear fission powerplants until such authority is reinstated by the Congress after reviewing the investigation authorized by this Act. States that such suspension shall not apply to small- scale reactors used exclusively for medical or experimental purposes. Establishes a Special Selection and Review Committee, composed of the ranking majority and minority members of enumerated congressional committees, to appoint a National Nuclear Review Commission. Sets forth requirements for the composition of such Commission. Directs the Commission to examine all areas of concern with regard to the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear fission powerplants in the problem areas of nuclear waste, nuclear safety, environmental questions, economic cost-benefits of nuclear power compared to traditional and renewable power sources, proliferation of technologies and materials, particularly the danger of weapons-grade material falling into the hands of irresponsible powers and nations, and transportation and plant security systems. Requires the Commission to submit a report to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and chairman of the special committee containing detailed findings in each such area to support its recommendations concerning the reinstatement of licensing. Grants the Commission broad subpena power, including the power to compel delivery of information in the possession of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, national laboratories or any other person, corporation, or association. Directs the Commission to hold public hearings and to permit oral testimony by interested persons subject to cross-examination in the discretion of the Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 3678 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Crude Oil Production Incentive Act of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to exempt the first sale of new crude oil and the first sale of market incentive crude oil from the mandatory price and allocation regulations promulgated under such Act. Directs the President to establish ceiling prices applicable to first sales of old crude oil produced in the United States. Exempts from any regulation issued under the mandatory allocation provisions of such Act: (1) deep stripper well crude oil; (2) stripper well crude oil; (3) high water cut crude oil; and (4) marginal offshore crude oil. Exempts the first sale of enhanced recovery crude oil from such regulations. Requires that any applicant for such exemption shall submit an application to the appropriate regulatory body containing such information as required by such regulatory body. Sets forth criteria for approval of such applications. Directs the Administrator of the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy, the United States Geological Survey, and State regulatory agencies to promulgate regulations implementing the provisions of this Act under their appropriate jurisdiction.
Bill· HRH.R. 3671 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Energy Development and Management Authority Act - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress that resources of oil shale and coal on public lands be developed promptly by both Government and private interests, and that facilities to make liquid and gaseous fuels from oil shale and coal be subsidized through Federal appropriations. Establishes a Government corporation to be known as the Energy Development and Management Authority which shall administer a national program for the exploration, development, and conservation of energy mineral deposits. Provides that such corporation shall be directed by a Board of Directors and sets forth the duties and powers of such Board and the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, to issue bonds not to exceed in the aggregate $50,000,000,000 outstanding at any one time and sets forth requirements as to amount, terms, and conditions of such bonds. Exempts such bonds from all Federal, State, and local taxation, except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Authorizes the Corporation to acquire by condemnation any lands, easements, or rights-of-way which it determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Grants to the Corporation access to the Patent Office of the United States for the purpose of allowing the Corporation to ascertain and use the most effective and economical processes for the exploration and development of energy mineral resources and any method of improving and reducing the cost of production of electric power. Imposes fines and/or imprisonment on any person defrauding the Corporation. Requires that the proceeds derived by the Board from the sale of energy minerals or any other products manufactured by the Corporation and from any other activities of the Corporation shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, except such part as the Board determines is necessary for the operation of the Corporation's energy minerals resources exploration and development program and $2,000,000 to defray emergency expenses and to insure continuous operation of the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to give all possible weight to the protection of the environment in all decisions regarding the siting and design of any facility constructed under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 139 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1979
Expresses the disapproval of the Senate of the Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan No. 1 (relating to weekend gasoline sales restrictions).
Bill· SS. 948 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to revise the definition of "small hydroelectric power project" to mean any such project located at an existing dam which has not more than 25,000 kilowatts of installed capacity (present law limits to 15,000 kilowatts).
Bill· SS. 967 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Impact Reduction of Energy Resources Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to study petitions for reorganization in bankruptcy of railroad lines or applications for abandonment of railroad lines and rail transportation to determine the impact of such plans and applications upon the transportation of coal. Directs the Secretary to oppose such actions as he determines may reduce or curtail present or future coal shipments. Provides for loans or grants to an applicant for the maintenance of coal transportation services. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 and the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to make railroads eligible for assistance under this Act.
Bill· SS. 971 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Energy-Related Economic Development Act of 1979 - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for the costs of economic development planning activities in regions suffering economic dislocation as a result of energy-related employment. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and for each of the three succeeding fiscal years to carry out this Act.
Bill· SS. 968 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Amends title V of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to define additional terms used in such Act. Makes conforming and technical amendments to such Act. Provides for the reimbursement of application costs to the Secretary of the Interior by applicants for crude oil transportation systems. Removes the requirement of Presidential notification and review of proposed crude oil transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to act upon such proposals. Directs the Secretary to transmit to each Governor a copy of any environmental impact statement prepared by the Department of the Interior concerning such systems. Removes the requirement of Presidential approval or disapproval of proposed systems. Provides that actions which relate to the construction and completion of approved pipeline systems and to applications filed in connection therewith shall be taken without further action and that the actions of Federal officers shall not be subject to judicial review.
Bill· SS. 936 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 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· SS. 970 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Tennessee Valley Authority Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to increase the number of members of the board of directors to five and to require that subsequent appointments to the board shall provide three members who at the time of appointment were residents of States consuming power produced by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Increases the number of members required for a quorum to three.
Bill· SS. 950 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 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· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 21 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should cooperate with the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Energy Sources.
Bill· HRH.R. 3625 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 100 percent excise tax on investments made by energy corporations which are unrelated to energy. Denies the foreign income tax credit for taxes which are attributable to foreign oil and gas extraction income.
Bill· HRH.R. 3621 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 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. 3643 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Deep Stripper Well Incentives Act of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to allow the first sale of deep stripper well crude oil to be exempt from price regulation under such Act. Requires a well to be producing at the maximum feasible rate throughout a 12-month period in order to qualify for such exemption.
Bill· HRH.R. 3604 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 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. 3581 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Nuclear Reactor Moratorium and Nuclear Waste Disposal Prohibition Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease the granting of licenses for construction or operation of nuclear reactors pending the outcome of a study regarding nuclear powerplant safety by the Office of Technology Assessment. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to add a provision relating to such moratorium on nuclear licensing. Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from constructing any nuclear waste disposal facility within or near to densely populated areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 3573 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Soft Drink Energy Conservation and Interbrand Competition Act - Declares that exclusive territorial arrangements made as a part of a licensing agreement for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of a trademarked soft drink product are lawful under the Federal Trade Commission Act and the antitrust laws provided such product is in substantial and effective competition with other products of the same general class and the elimination of the territorial provisions in such agreement would adversely affect the quality of the environment, significantly increase energy consumption, cause inflation in the cost of soft drink products, or lead to concentration of economic power in the soft drink industry. Makes this Act applicable to any proceeding involving the lawfulness of any territorial provision which is pending on or commenced after the date of enactment.
Bill· HRH.R. 3556 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for converting wind energy into electricity. Sets as a goal of such program the attainment of a total megawatt capacity of at lease 500 megawatts from wind energy systems by fiscal year 1986 and the reduction of the average cost of electricity produced by such systems to a level competitive with conventional energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into such contracts and make such grants as may be necessary or appropriate for the development of wind energy systems for commercial production and utilization. Directs the Secretary to enter into arrangements with appropriate Federal agencies to carry out projects and activities with respect to Federal facilities as may be appropriate for the demonstration of wind energy systems which are suitable and effective for use in such facilities. Sets forth criteria for selection of programs consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to monitor, collect and evaluate data and information, and conduct studies and investigations relating to wind energy systems and programs. Directs the Secretary to assure that information relating to programs, projects and other activities conducted under this Act are widely disseminated to Federal, State, and local authorities, relevant segments of the economy, the scientific community and the public, so as to promote the use of wind energy to the maximum extent feasible. Directs the Secretary to assure that small businesses will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs conducted under this Act to the maximum extent practicable. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3557 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for converting wind energy into electricity. Sets as a goal of such program the attainment of a total megawatt capacity of at lease 500 megawatts from wind energy systems by fiscal year 1986 and the reduction of the average cost of electricity produced by such systems to a level competitive with conventional energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into such contracts and make such grants as may be necessary or appropriate for the development of wind energy systems for commercial production and utilization. Directs the Secretary to enter into arrangements with appropriate Federal agencies to carry out projects and activities with respect to Federal facilities as may be appropriate for the demonstration of wind energy systems which are suitable and effective for use in such facilities. Sets forth criteria for selection of programs consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to monitor, collect and evaluate data and information, and conduct studies and investigations relating to wind energy systems and programs. Directs the Secretary to assure that information relating to programs, projects and other activities conducted under this Act are widely disseminated to Federal, State, and local authorities, relevant segments of the economy, the scientific community and the public, so as to promote the use of wind energy to the maximum extent feasible. Directs the Secretary to assure that small businesses will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs conducted under this Act to the maximum extent practicable. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3583 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) to direct the Secretary of Labor ("the Secretary"), in cooperation with the Secretaries of Energy and the Interior, to assess and report to Congress on the current and projected adequacy of the supply of manpower for the development and expansion of energy technologies and industries to meet domestic needs. Requires such assessment to include specific findings and recommendations concerning the additional employment and training programs or projects needed to provide the necessary manpower, for 1980 through 1984, to fully develop and utilize all domestic energy sources. Directs the Secretary to recommend to prime sponsors programs necessary to fulfill such manpower needs for each of the five years. Prohibits the approval of any CETA plan for any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1980, unless it is reasonably responsive to such recommendations.
Bill· HRH.R. 3558 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1979 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for converting wind energy into electricity. Sets as a goal of such program the attainment of a total megawatt capacity of at lease 500 megawatts from wind energy systems by fiscal year 1986 and the reduction of the average cost of electricity produced by such systems to a level competitive with conventional energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into such contracts and make such grants as may be necessary or appropriate for the development of wind energy systems for commercial production and utilization. Directs the Secretary to enter into arrangements with appropriate Federal agencies to carry out projects and activities with respect to Federal facilities as may be appropriate for the demonstration of wind energy systems which are suitable and effective for use in such facilities. Sets forth criteria for selection of programs consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to monitor, collect and evaluate data and information, and conduct studies and investigations relating to wind energy systems and programs. Directs the Secretary to assure that information relating to programs, projects and other activities conducted under this Act are widely disseminated to Federal, State, and local authorities, relevant segments of the economy, the scientific community and the public, so as to promote the use of wind energy to the maximum extent feasible. Directs the Secretary to assure that small businesses will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs conducted under this Act to the maximum extent practicable. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 224 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the equitable application of energy conservation policy or allocation of energy supplies in the event of a severe energy shortage should be strictly observed.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 222 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Secretary of Transportation should carefully monitor all aspects of the transportation of radioactive materials and should promptly notify the Congress of matters pertinent to such transportation; (2) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should promptly notify the Congress of each accident involving radioactive material which is under the Commission's jurisdiction; and (3) the Secretary of Energy should intensify the efforts to develop an adequate nuclear waste management policy.
Law· SS. 932 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Defense Production Act Extension Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to extend the authority granted under such Act to September 30, 1981.
Bill· SS. 931 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Local Energy Management Act of 1979 - Title I: Findings, Declarations of Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to establish a demonstration grant program applicable to localities proposing to implement energy conservation and renewable energy resource development programs; (2) to establish a local energy reference center to disseminate information on such programs; and (3) to establish a technical assistance panels program to facilitate information sharing on such programs between localities. Title II: Program Administration - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out the provisions of this Act and to report annually to the Congress on activities of the programs established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult and cooperate with appropriate Federal and other public and private agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the programs established under this Act. Title III: Demonstration Grant Program - Authorizes the Secretary to make nonrenewable grants to localities for the development of management programs designed to promote energy conservation and the development of renewable resources. Sets forth application and other procedures for such grant program. Title IV: Local Energy Reference Center - Directs the Secretary to establish a local energy reference center to serve as a data bank and information center for localities. Title V: Technical Assistance Panels Program - Directs the Secretary to establish a technical assistance panels program to provide technical information and assistance to localities on energy conservation and development of renewable energy resources. Title VI: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes the appropriation of $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1980, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1981, and $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 923 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Office of Nuclear Energy Public Counsel Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to establish within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission an Office of Nuclear Energy Public Counsel. Directs the President to appoint a Director to such office. Provides that such office shall have standing to intervene in any proceeding before the Commission involving civilian applications of nuclear energy and may petition the Commission for the initiation of such proceedings. Authorizes such office to seek judicial review of any Commission action involving such matters. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $500,000 for fiscal year 1980 and up to $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1981.
Bill· SS. 926 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 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) 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 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 Office to submit annual reports to the Congress, the final report to be submitted 30 days 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· SS. 922 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Exempts the Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir project from annual payments to the United States for the use of lands within the Sabine National Forest, Texas, in consideration of the joint development by Texas and Louisiana of an energy source from such project.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 133 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Expresses the approval of the Senate of the Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan No. 4 (relating to weekend gasoline sales restrictions).
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 134 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, through its Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation, to expend such funds as may be necessary from the contingent fund of the Senate to investigate the accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Station and to study all issues arising from the accident which have implications for the regulation and control of nuclear energy. Directs such subcommittee, in conducting its investigation and study, to utilize available studies, investigations, reports, and other relevant material.
Bill· HRH.R. 3541 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Congressional Energy Conservation Act of 1979 - Requires the payment of parking fees by Members of Congress and congressional employees who use congressional parking facilities for the purpose of encouraging the people of the United States to conserve petroleum. Stipulates that such fees shall be set at rates determined jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Bill· HRH.R. 3532 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Solar Energy Employment and Training Act - Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA) to authorize the Secretary of Labor to provide financial assistance to certain CETA prime sponsors and other private nonprofit or public agencies, including community-based organizations, unions, and vocational education facilities, to provide employment and training programs in the fields of solar energy and energy conservation for persons who are: (1) unemployed or underemployed; or (2) in school and are ages 16 to 24, inclusive. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to promulgate guidelines for such programs. Allows Governors or prime sponsors, in order to carry out such programs and after consultation with community-based organizations and nonprofit groups, to: (1) enter into contracts with project applicants or employers organized for profit (with limitations on payments to such employers); or (2) operate such programs directly. Requires the Secretary, in awarding financial assistance under the provisions of this Act, to assure that: (1) each geographical section of the country is awarded a project; (2) sufficient natural resources and technology are available to ensure a successful project; and (3) areas which are poor in conventional energy sources are awarded financial assistance. Directs the Secretary to use up to 20 percent of such funds to support certain apprenticeship projects, including those in the solar and energy conservation aspects of traditional building trades and new trades. Authorizes appropriations for such programs for fiscal years 1980 through 1984. Limits to 25 percent the amount of such funds which may be used for administrative and other allowable costs incurred by groups conducting such projects. Directs the Secretary to arrange for the implementation of solar energy and energy conservation education and training programs in suitable Job Corps centers.
Bill· HRH.R. 3525 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Solar Energy Employment and Training Act - Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA) to authorize the Secretary of Labor to provide financial assistance to certain CETA prime sponsors and other private nonprofit or public agencies, including community-based organizations, unions, and vocational education facilities, to provide employment and training programs in the fields of solar energy and energy conservation for persons who are: (1) unemployed or underemployed; or (2) in school and are ages 16 to 24, inclusive. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to promulgate guidelines for such programs. Allows Governors or prime sponsors, in order to carry out such programs and after consultation with community-based organizations and nonprofit groups, to: (1) enter into contracts with project applicants or employers organized for profit (with limitations on payments to such employers); or (2) operate such programs directly. Requires the Secretary, in awarding financial assistance under the provisions of this Act, to assure that: (1) each geographical section of the country is awarded a project; (2) sufficient natural resources and technology are available to ensure a successful project; and (3) areas which are poor in conventional energy sources are awarded financial assistance. Directs the Secretary to use up to 20 percent of such funds to support certain apprenticeship projects, including those in the solar and energy conservation aspects of traditional building trades and new trades. Authorizes appropriations for such programs for fiscal years 1980 through 1984. Limits to 25 percent the amount of such funds which may be used for administrative and other allowable costs incurred by groups conducting such projects. Directs the Secretary to arrange for the implementation of solar energy and energy conservation education and training programs in suitable Job Corps centers.
Bill· HRH.R. 3526 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct hydroelectric powerplants at specified locations. Stipulates that the power generated by such facilities shall be delivered to the Secretary of Energy for distribution and marketing in accordance with existing law and policy. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for the construction of each facility under this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be required by the Secretary of Energy to interconnect such facilities.
Law· SS. 885 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1979
Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to develop and maintain comprehensive programs to insure widespread public involvement in formulating regional electric power programs and policies. Establishes a Bonneville Consumers' Council and a Bonneville Utilities Council with which the Administrator is directed to consult, together with the Governors of the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and the general public, in preparing a regional power planning and conservation program. Exempts such councils from the purview of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and exempts their members' actions from constituting potential violations of Federal or State antitrust laws. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to specified customers at rates to be established and periodically modified, in accordance with specified criteria, and establishes amounts of power such customers are to receive. Directs the Administrator to implement feasible and cost-effective measures to conserve electric power, and to assist governmental authorities in promoting conservation of electric power. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire additional electric power resources where regional electric power obligations cannot be met by employing conservation measures, but specifically directs the Administrator to give priority to developing renewable energy resources where additional resources are needed. Authorizes acquisition or the construction and operation of other types of electric power resources where needed to assure transmission system reliability. Sets forth procedural instructions for such acquisitions. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize such expenditures as are necessary to implement this Act. Authorizes the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations for the purpose of financing activities arising from the implementation of this Act. Stipulates that such obligations shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the rate applicable to such obligations if purchased by the Federal Financing Bank. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations incurred under such Act which are outstanding at any one time to include the principal amount of obligations incurred and outstanding which were issued to assist in financing the activities of this Act. Extends the definition of "Pacific Northwest" to include the entire State of Idaho. Exempts from the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act any "person" or "company," as therein defined, connected with electric generating facilities, which sell 75 percent or more of their power to the Administrator.
Bill· SS. 899 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 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 September 30, 1987.
Bill· SS. 900 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1979
Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Energy Production, Conservation, and Conversion Trust Fund. Establishes within such Trust Fund the Energy Financing Program Account and the Energy-Efficient Program Account. Appropriates to the Trust Fund $1 plus any increase in budget receipts from any new oil windfall profits tax. Permits amounts in any account of the Trust Fund to be expended for energy programs and projects.