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United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Emergency Natural Gas Extension Act - Extends to February 15, 1978, the period in which the President may require emergency deliveries of natural gas under the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage the United Nations to hold a World Alternate Energy Conference to consider alternate ways to meet the world's energy needs and to establish an International Alternate Energy Commission to encourage worldwide use of alternate energy sources.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Emergency Natural Gas Extension Act - Extends the period in which the President may require emergency deliveries of natural gas under the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 to February 15, 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to extend to all full-time temporary employees of the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) the same right of conversion to permanent full-time status upon their respective transfers to the Department of Energy as was previously extended to full-time temporary employees of the Energy Research Centers. Provides that ERDA employees may exercise such right within 120 days of the enactment of this Act or the date of their respective transfers to the Department of Energy, whichever date is later.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Navy to set a level of production at the Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 2 and 3 at the maximum efficient rate consistent with sound engineering practices for a period not to exceed six years after April 5, 1976, and to produce Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 at the lowest rate sufficient to support the costs of exploration, development, and operation of such reserve and the sale of 25,000 barrels of oil per day to small refiners. Requires that 100 percent of the United States share of petroleum produced from Reserve Numbered 1 for sale be sold to small refiner. Directs the Secretary in cooperation with the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 (Elk Hills) regarding the most desirable percent of the United States share of petroleum in such reserve which should be produced and placed in storage and the most environmentally sound means of transporting such petroleum to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Stipulates that once the Secretary's report is made to the Congress and neither House has disapproved the production of Reserve Numbered 1 shall be increased to meet these reserve purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Radioactive Waste Management Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act to require the transfer of radioactive waste generated by licensees under such Act to Federal repositories for storage. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to construct and operate such repositories. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish and enforce standards for construction and operation of all Federal repositories. Requires the Commission to hold public hearings in each State which has jurisdiction of any property within 25 miles of the site of the proposed repository and to consult with the Governors of such States. Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to grant the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and regulatory authority regarding Federal repositories. Requires the transfer of military radioactive waste to Federal repositories. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to restore the background radiation at abandoned uranium mill sites or mines as designated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to levels which approximate those levels which existed before operations commenced at such sites. Authorizes States to exercise concurrent authority regarding radioactive waste storage if the State requirements impose additional or more stringent standards for the construction or operation of such facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Title I: Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy in consultation with other agencies to conduct a study and issue a preliminary report on the amount of spent nuclear fuel which can be stored at temporary spent fuel storage facilities currently in operation or under construction and whether any additional storage facilities should be acquired by the Federal Government. Requires that a final report be evaluated by the President. Directs that within 60 days after the receipt of such report, the President issue a plan for the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. Stipulates that any such plan take effect at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which copies of such plan are transmitted to each House of Congress. Permits the Congress to reject such plan by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. Title II: Permanent Storage of Radioactive Waste - Directs the Secretary in consultation with other Federal agencies to conduct a study to evaluate methods of providing permanent storage of radioactive waste and to determine the amount of storage capacity required to permanently store all radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary within two years from the date of enactment of this Act to issue a preliminary report on the results of such study. Directs the President to evaluate the final report and issue a plan for the permanent storage of radioactive waste. Stipulates that the plan shall take effect after 60 calendar days of Congressional session unless rejected by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Emergency Natural Gas Act Amendments - Authorizes the President to order emergency deliveries and transportation of natural gas during existing or imminent shortages to assist high-priority users in meeting their requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage the United Nations to hold a World Alternate Energy Conference to consider alternate ways to meet the world's energy needs and to establish an International Alternate Energy Commission to encourage worldwide use of alternate energy sources.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax exclusion for the interest on governmental bonds the proceeds of which are used for facilities to furnish hydroelectric energy.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1977
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1977
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of S. 1340 (Energy research authorizations).
United States · United States Congress · 22 November 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 November 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1977
Amends the Federal Power Act to require that a determination that a person who is engaged in the sale of electricity at wholesale is subject to the ratemaking jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission shall be based on more than the fact that such person has facilities for the generation, transmission, or sale of electricity which are physically connected to the electric facilities of any other person.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1977
Prohibits the sale or licensing for export to South Africa of defense articles or services under the Arms Export Control Act. Prohibits the exportation to South Africa of articles controlled under the Export Administration Act of 1969 if such articles could be used for military, law enforcement, or internal security purposes. Prohibits the issuing of licenses for export to or distribution within South Africa of any source material, special nuclear material, by-product material, production facility, utilization facility, or restricted data, under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Coal Priority Transportation Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish energy priority routes for transportation of coal between regions of coal demand and coal supply without eliminating competition or violating antitrust laws. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to secure rights-of-way for coal pipelines over such priority routes. Title I: Transportation of Coal - Requires the identification of regions which are principal locations of coal supply and of coal demand to be published in the Federal Register after public hearings are held and all relevant data or information is presented. Enjoins submission of applications proposing priority energy routes by any carrier or prospective carrier by coal pipeline, to the Secretary of Energy who reviews and thereafter determines such routes. Authorizes the Secretary to certify any combination of one or more common carriers to transport coal over such established routes. Allows such carriers to enter into contracts with shippers or coal suppliers, filing such contract (or application for such a contract) with the Secretary for approval and public inspection. Restricts such contracts to not more than 30 years and, for railroads, to unit train service. Relieves parties to a contract approved by the Secretary from antitrust laws with respect to making and carrying out such agreement. Allows the Secretary to review and take appropriate action upon ascertaining a contravention between such carriers' activities and the terms and conditions prescribed or contracts approved. Empowers the Secretary to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity to a carrier provided such project: (1) balances the energy needs of the area with water requirements and environmental impact and (2) considers the impact of other modes of transportation. Sets forth the procedure for filing and obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing such certificates to coal carriers without receiving advice of the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission that such action would not contravene antitrust laws. Establishes procedures for enforcement of the requirements of this Act against such carriers by the Attorney General and Secretary. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for such violations. Title II: Carriers by Coal Pipeline - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to add the conservation of coal in the provision to allow States to include lands acquired from the United States in agreements approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Permits carriers by coal pipeline to acquire rights-of-way by the exercise of the power of eminent domain except for United States, State, or Indian lands. Restricts the power of eminent domain exercised by such carriers to those holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity. Prohibits such carriers from engaging in monopolies. Subjects carriers failing to obey an order to comply with provisions set forth to the same penalties established in the general provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act. Requires compacts between such carriers engaged in interstate transportation and the Secretary before certification of public convenience and necessity and the acquisition of rights-of-way. Permits the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to additional projects compatible with other operations if such additional uses are in the public interest. Compensates persons entitled to exclusive use. Deems water resources, regulation of and right to such resources whether Federal, State, or private unaffected buy this Act. Requests underground construction of coal pipelines when practicable. Subjects carriers by coal pipeline to the general provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act and the requirement of rights-of-way compacts with the Secretary.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide that full-time temporary personnel of the Technical Information Centers of the Energy Research and Development Administration who are transferred under such Act shall have the same rights of conversion to permanent full-time status as apply with regard to full-time temporary personnel of the Energy Research Centers.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977
Freedom of Energy Investment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the nonrecognition of gain from the sale of stock in a domestic corporation engaged in a trade or business related to energy if, within 90 days after the sale, the proceeds are invested in stock of another such company.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Liquefied Natural Gas Siting and Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish minimum standards for the location, design, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities. Requeres the issuance of a construction permit by the Secretary prior to the commencement of construction of a liquefied natural gas facility. Prohibits construction or operation of such a facility unless it meets the standards promulgated by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to notify the Governor or appropriate agency of the State that an application for the construction of a liquefied natural gas facility has been filed. Prohibits the issuance of a permit unless an environmental impact statement has been prepared. Prohibits the issuance of a construction permit unless the Governor or State agency has approved the specific location of the proposed liquefied natural gas facility. Authorizes the Secretary to overrule a decision of a State not to approve the construction of a facility if the Secretary determines that the construction of such facility at the proposed location is in the interest of national security. Subjects such determination by the Secretary to judicial review. Requeres the Secretary to hold a hearing concerning the construction of a liquefied natural gas facility in the district in which such facility will be built. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke any permit issued pursuant to this Act for any materially false statement made in an application for a permit or for failure to observe any conditions of such permit or requerements of this Act. Provides for judicial review of any such revocation. Requeres the Secretary to submit to Congress recommendations for the development of a compensation and liability fund for the protection of the public against risks associated with the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas facility. Charges the Secretary with primary responsibility for research and development of health, safety, and environmental control factors relating to the construction and operation of such facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to supply electric pumping energy to certain irrigation projects in the Missouri River Basin.
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the issuance of a certificate for the construction or extension of any liquefied natural gas facility unless the State in which such construction or extension will take place has consented thereto. Provides that a State may permit the construction or extension of a liquefied natural gas facility if such construction or extension is consistent with its applicable law and such law is not inconsistent with any provision of the Natural Gas Act.
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to supply electric pumping energy to certain irrigation projects in the Missouri River Basin.
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1977
Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide that part-time personnel of the Energy Research Centers of the Energy Research and Development Administration who are transferred under such Act shall have the same rights of conversion to permanent part-time status as apply with regard to full-time temporary personnel of such centers.
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1977
Comprehensive Nuclear Regulatory Act - Establishes a temporary commission known as the Nuclear Power Study Commission to conduct a comprehensive study to determine whether and to what extent the policies, practices, and procedures of Federal and State agencies responsible for approving the siting, licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear power reactors, of nuclear power license applicants and of persons who design, construct, and equip nuclear power reactors, should be changed or modified. Sets forth administrative procedures for conducting such study. Requires the Commission to submit its final report regarding such study to the President and the Congress. Authorizes appropriations of $3,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1977
Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to stipulate that a "current connection with the railroad industry" shall not be lost by reason of subsequent employment with the Department of Energy for purposes of annuity eligibility.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1977
Competitive Energy Development Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, to establish criteria to measure the level of competition in alternative energy source markets as such markets are defined in this Act. Requires the Commission to conduct monitoring studies of the energy industry by applying such criteria in order to isolate any violations thereof. Permits the Commission to exercise its authority to remedy an anticompetitive situation where a person is deemed responsible for any violation after a show cause hearing.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1977
Radioactive Waste Management Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act to require the transfer of radioactive waste generated by licensees under such Act to Federal repositories for storage. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to construct and operate such repositories. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish and enforce standards for construction and operation of all Federal repositories. Requires the Commission to hold public hearings in each State which has jurisdiction of any property within 25 miles of the site of the proposed repository and to consult with the Governors of such States. Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to grant the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and regulatory authority regarding Federal repositories. Requires the transfer of military radioactive waste to Federal repositories. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to restore the background radiation at abandoned uranium mill sites or mines as designated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to levels which approximate those levels which existed before operations commenced at such sites. Authorizes States to exercise concurrent authority regarding radioactive waste storage if the State requirements impose additional or more stringent standards for the construction or operation of such facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1977
Prohibits discrimination in rates charged by the Southwestern Power Administration for electricity delivered to its customers. Stipulates that the Administration's rate schedule shall be subject to confirmation and approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation in the "Northeastern States" of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal government. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1977
Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the issuance of certificates for the construction or extension of any natural liquefied gas facility unless such construction or extension has been approved by the affected States. Stipulates that State law will be construed to permit approval of such construction or extension if the location of the proposed facility is in compliance with applicable State law and that such construction would be consistent with State energy development plans (including considerations such as economics and possible hazards to health or the environment).
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1977
Agricultural Commodities Utilization Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to permit any participant in an acreage set-aside or land diversion program to plant and harvest on such set-aside or diverted acreage any agricultural commodity which is to be used or sold by such person for the purpose of being converted into industrial hydrocarbons and blended with gasoline or other fossil fuels for use as motor oil or industrial fuel. Directs the Secretary to establish a production set-aside program making incentive payments for such purposes for years when appropriate set-aside or land diversion programs are not in effect.
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1977
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1977
Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to make a complete study of the use of grain, grain products, or their derivatives in the development and use of fuels. Details various factors to be included in such study and recommendations to Congress for further research, development, and demonstration activities. Stipulates that such report to Congress shall be completed no later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1977
Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 26 as "National Solar Energy Day."
United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1977
Amends the National Gas Act to prohibit the issuance of certificates for the construction or extension of a liquefied natural gas facility unless the Governor and the legislature of the affected State has approved such facility in writing.
United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from taxation the interest on industrial development bonds issued for financing non-profit facilities for the production of electricity if such facilities do not use petroleum or natural gas for a fuel.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Pacific Northwest Electric Power Supply and Conservation Act - Directs the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in consultation with the States of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest Electric Planning and Conservation Organization (PNEPCO), to develop programs and methods by which BPA customers and ultimate consumers may conserve and efficiently use power. Stipulates that such programs may provide for grants or loans to the ultimate consumers served by the utility systems. Stipulates that the commitment for such outstanding loans shall not exceed $300,000,000. Stipulates that BPA customers in such States shall be subject to a surcharge if such State has failed to enact legislation or take other appropriate action consistent with uniform regional standards for efficient use of power. Stipulates that such standards may be adopted by the States in consultation with BPA or by the BPA if the States do not take such action within two years. Authorizes the BPA to purchase power from a power plant or system designated by PNEPCO. Directs the BPA to sell its power to specified customers and establishes the amounts of power such customers are to receive. Authorizes the BPA to limit such sales to specified customers when there are insufficient supplies of power. Requires the BPA to give ten years notice of such limitations. Establishes a classification system for BPA's resources for cost purposes and an allocation system for the recovery of such costs from BPA's customers. Establishes conditions to be included in contracts for the sale of power by BPA. Establishes criteria which PNEPCO is to use in designating power plants or systems from which the BPA may purchase power. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to stipulate that industrial development bonds issued by an United States agency administering a program approved by Act of Congress for purposes of meeting regional electric needs shall be tax-exempt under specified circumstances.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives to the deferral of certain budget authority (D78-34) relating to the Energy Research and Development Administration, Magnetic Fusion Energy Program-Intense Neutron Source Facility, proposed by the President in his message of October 3, 1977, transmitted under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Disapproves the deferral of certain budget authority (D78-35) relating to the Energy Research and Development Administration, High Energy Physics Program-Intersecting Storage Ring Accelerator, proposed by the President in his message of October 3, 1977, transmitted under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives to the deferral of certain budget authority (D78-33) relating to the Energy Research and Development Administration Magnetic Energy Program-Fusion Material Test Facility, proposed by the President in his message of October 3, 1977, transmitted under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the proposed deferral D78-30, relating to the Energy Research and Development Administration, gas cooled thermal reactor program, as set forth in the message of October 3, 1977, which was transmitted to the Congress by the President pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 19 October 1977
Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to monitor the supply and demand of home insulation materials and the systems utilized by home insulation manufacturing and supply firms in allocating such materials. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations for the allocation to end users of home insulation materials. Authorizes the Council on Wage and Price Stability to establish temporary price ceilings on such materials. Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish quality standards for such materials. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 October 1977
Amends Senate Resolution 142 (95th Congress) to increase authorized expenditures by the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Amends Senate Resolution 158 (95th Congress) to increase authorized expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Amends Senate Resolution 157 (95th Congress) to increase authorized expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Amends Senate Resolution 156 (95th Congress) to increase authorized expenditures by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
United States · United States Congress · 19 October 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the Export-Import Bank should not furnish financing to Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) to assist in construction of a natural gas pipeline until it is established that such pipeline will make available substantial gas supplies to United States consumers and that certain pricing conditions are met.
United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1977
Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive.