Energy

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the disposition of oil company overcharges and other amounts collected by the Department of Energy in connection with violations of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that funds which have been collected for violations of the regulations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 and which cannot be refunded because the injured parties cannot be readily identified should be distributed to the States to be used by the States for energy related programs.

Imported Liquefied Natural Gas Policy Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1982

Imported Liquefied Natural Gas Policy Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the just and reasonable rate for the acquisition of regasified imported liquefied natural gas by any natural gas company shall not exceed the average price for number six fuel oil during the most recent 90 day period. Authorizes the establishment of a just and reasonable rate for such gas in excess of the above rate (the average price for number six fuel oil) upon a determination that: (1) alternative domestic supplies of natural gas are not available in the market to which such liquefied natural gas is proposed to be delivered at the required price; (2) the source of supply of such liquefied natural gas is reasonably secure from interruption; and (3) the agreement under which such liquefied natural gas is supplied includes a provision for reducing the quantity or price, or both, of such imports, if circumstances change such that alternative domestic supplies at reduced supplies become available.

A resolution relating to the need to provide our Nation's natural gas consumers with immediate and long-term relief from rapidly increasing natural gas prices, by taking a number of actions to reduce or restrain such price increases, and by providing financial assistance to low-income consumers of natural gas.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should review administrative actions which could result in the modification of standard natural gas pipeline- producer purchase contracts; (2) pipelines and producers should renegotiate their contracts in order to reduce the rapid escalation of natural gas prices; and (3) available appropriations for direct financial assistance should be provided immediately to low-income natural gas consumers pursuant to the low-income energy assistance program established by the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.

Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 1982

Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to set the maximum lawful price on any first sale of natural gas from December 13, 1982, through January 1, 1985, at the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on October 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from December 13, 1982, through January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 13, 1982, and for which there was no maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982 (because of the elimination of price controls) shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act. Defines "volume adjustment option" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Defines "abuse" under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to include, but not be limited to, the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas delivered on or after the effective date of this Act at an excessive price, unless the purchase of such gas is necessary to prevent waste. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file every three months with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to avoid the acquisition of natural gas at an excessive price; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause by reason of steps taken by such pipeline to comply with this Act.

A joint resolution requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to commence a rulemaking relating to natural gas pipeline rate designs, and to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 1982

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to: (1) begin a rulemaking relating to natural gas pipeline rate designs; and (2) report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations (based on such rulemaking) to the President and the appropriate congressional committees.

Bonneville Power Administration Regional Accountability Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1982

Bonneville Power Administration Regional Accountability Act of 1982 - Requires the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to annually submit the Administration's draft budget for each fiscal year to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council for review, beginning in calendar year 1983. Directs the Administrator to inform the Council of any budget modifications proposed by the Administrator, the Secretary of Energy, or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Requires the Administrator to submit a report to the Council and to Congress whenever the Administrator finds an alternative budget proposal by the Council unacceptable. Provides that the Administrator shall cooperate with and assist the Council in order to facilitate the Council's review of the draft budget and modifications. Requires the Administrator to conform the budget to the requirements of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act and to the regional electric power and conservation plan and the fish and wildlife program adopted pursuant to such Act. Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to require the Council to: (1) review, and report to Congress on, the initial budget proposal plus any budget modifications for the Bonneville Power Administration; and (2) submit to Congress an alternative budget or alternative figures for parts of the budget.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to define abuse for purposes of determining whether pass-throughs of amounts paid to interstate pipelines for natural gas should be denied, and to deny pass-throughs to interstate pipelines for actions which are imprudent.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit cost passthroughs by an interstate pipeline for imprudent actions on the part of the pipeline. Defines "abuse" and "imprudence" for the purpose of determining whether or not cost passthroughs should be denied. Defines "abuse" to include: (1) take-or-pay clauses; and (2) indefinite price escalator clauses which meet specified criteria. Defines "imprudence" as any action which: (1) is not in the public interest; or (2) materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demands or other relevant market factors.

A bill to create competitive conditions in natural gas pricing by prohibiting certain anticompetitive clauses in natural gas contracts.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare against public policy and unenforceable any provision of any contract for the first sale of natural gas which includes: (1) a take-or-pay clause which commits the purchaser to take delivery of a minimum volume of natural gas for a period of more than one year; or (2) an indefinite price escalator clause. Excludes from the above any contract with a take-or-pay clause for the first sale of natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce on November 8, 1978, and for which a just and reasonable rate under the Natural Gas Act was in effect on such date.

A bill to freeze natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to any first sale of natural gas from December 8, 1982 through January 1, 1985, shall be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on September 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from December 8, 1982 through January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 8, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price on September 1, 1982, solely because of the elimination of price controls pursuant to the Act, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on September 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas on September 1, 1982, shall increase from the September 1, 1982 level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of: (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the unacceptable rise in the price of natural gas to consumers.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should: (1) more rigorously review requested pipeline rate hikes and contracts to insure that natural gas price increases are just and reasonable; (2) review the regulations implementing the Purchased Gas Adjustment provision of the Natural Gas Policy Act, so as to insure that price increases more closely reflect market conditions; and (3) report to Congress on the steps it has taken to eliminate market distortions caused by the enforcement of take-or-pay contracts in the natural gas industry.

Natural Gas Import Policy Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1982

Natural Gas Import Policy Act of 1982 - Prohibits the importation of natural gas into the United States from a foreign country unless: (1) a new price for natural gas imported to the United States has been established by the government of such foreign country (or, if no such price is established by such government, by the producer or exporter of such natural gas); (2) such price has been agreed to by the Secretary of Energy on behalf of the United States; and (3) the contract or contracts applicable to such importation have been renegotiated to conform to such new price and tariff adjustments to reflect the cost savings achieved by the renegotiation and have been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by the importer. Provides that in the case of any terminal or attendant facility located in the United States and constructed for the importation of Algerian natural gas (the authority for which is supended by this Act), FERC shall permit recovery of the costs prudently incurred in connection with the construction of such facility to the same extent and in the same manner as if such facility were used and useful for the importation and transportation of natural gas (without regard to the suspension under this Act of importation authority). Prohibits FERC from permitting any rate of return on such costs. Includes "liquefied natural gas" within the term "natural gas" for purposes of this Act.

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1983

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1982

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1983 - Title I: Department of Energy - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for operating expenses and plant and capital equipment expenses of the Department of Energy for: (1) energy supply, research, and development activities; (2) nuclear fuel cycle activities, including uranium supply and enrichment activities, the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project, and nuclear waste management activities; (3) general science and research activities; and (4) national security programs. Appropriates funds for Department of Energy departmental administration expenses. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Alaska Power Administration; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration; (3) the Southwestern Power Administration; (4) the Western Area Power Administration; and (5) the Emergency Fund of the Western Area Power Administration. Approves expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund for: (1) construction of Boundary Integration and Colville Valley Support; and (2) official reception and representation expenses. Appropriates funds for borrowing authority of the Bonneville Power Administration Fund for conservation and renewable resource loans and grants. Limits the aggregate principal amount of such borrowing and gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans. Makes appropriated funds available for Colorado River Storage Project construction. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (2) the Geothermal Resources Development Fund; and (3) motor vehicles, aircraft, uniforms, and security guard services for the Department of Energy. Prohibits the reprogramming of more than five percent of the funds appropriated for the current fiscal year for Department of Energy activities funded in this Act. Prohibits the increase or decrease of any such appropriation by more than five percent by such reprogramming. Title II: Department of Defense-Civil - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for the Department of the Army for: (1) general investigations pertaining to river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, and related projects; (2) construction of such projects; (3) flood control work, including bank stabilization measures for the Yazoo Basin; (4) general operation and maintenance of existing river and harbor, flood control, and related works; (5) emergency flood control, hurricane, and shore protection activities; (6) general administration in the office of the Chief of Engineers and the offices of the Division Engineers, activities of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors and the Coastal Engineering Research Center, commercial statistics, and miscellaneous investigations; (7) construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities, including collection of special recreation use fees; and (8) expenses of attendance at certain military meetings, uniforms and allowances, printing of survey reports authorized by law, official reception and representation expenses, and the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles (out of the revolving fund of the Corps of Engineers). Limits the total expenditures of the capital investment program of the Corps of Engineers' revolving fund to $70,000,000 in FY 1983. Makes funds available for channel clearing of Bayou Rigolette in the project Aloha-Rigolette Area in Louisiana. Requires the modification of the Wallisville Reservoir project in Texas in accordance with the recommendation in the Wallisville Lake, Texas, Post Authorization Change Report. Requires the cost-sharing provisions to be as provided in the contract for Water Storage, Salinity Control and Recreation in Wallisville Reservoir between the United States and the city of Houston, the Trinity River Authority of Texas, and the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. Requires that architect and engineering service contracts and surveying and mapping service contracts be awarded in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Makes funds available for the maintenance and operation of the Control Structure and Lock in the Chicago River and other facilities necessary to sustain navigation from Chicago Harbor on Lake Michigan to Lockport on the Des Plaines River. Title III: Department of the Interior - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for the Bureau of Reclamation for: (1) engineering and economic investigations of Federal reclamation projects and studies of water conservation and development plans and activities; (2) construction and rehabilitation of projects and transfers to the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund and the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund; (3) operation and maintenance of reclamation projects and a soil and moisture conservation program on lands under the Bureau's jurisdiction; (4) loans to irrigation districts and other public agencies for construction of distribution systems on Federal reclamation projects and loans and grants to non-Federal agencies for such construction projects; (5) general administration in the Offices of the Commissioner and regional offices of the Bureau; and (6) the emergency fund which is available to assure continuous operation of irrigation and power systems maintained by the Bureau. Prohibits the determination of the final discharge point for the interceptor drain for the San Luis Unit in California until development of a plan to minimize any detrimental effect of the San Luis drainage waters. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for construction or operation of facilities to prevent the waters of Lake Powell from entering any national monument. Makes appropriated funds available to the Bureau for: (1) passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; (2) certain safety modifications for Bureau offices in Lakewood, Colorado; (3) payment of damage claims against the Bureau; (4) compensation of Bureau employees appointed as U.S. representatives to interstate compact negotiations; (5) experts and consultants; (6) rewards for information on property violations; (7) operation and maintenance functions; (8) preparation and dissemination of useful information; and (9) studies of recreational uses of reservoir areas and investigation and recovery of archeological and paleontological remains in such areas. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the benefit of lands in an irrigation district or lands owned by any member of a water users' organization or any individual if such district, organization, or individual is in arrears for more than 12 months in the payment of charges under a contract with the United States. Makes the Department of the Interior appropriations in this title available for: (1) emergency reconstruction, replacement, or repair of aircraft, buildings, facilities, or equipment; (2) suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires; (3) operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities; and (4) aircraft, passenger motor vehicles, reprints, telephone services in private residences in the field, and dues for library membership in certain societies and associations. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Appropriates funds for FY 1983 for: (1) salaries and expenses and the Federal share of expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) Appalachian Regional Development programs; (3) expenses of the U.S. member of the Delaware River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of current expenses of such Commission; (4) expenses of the U.S. member of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of the current expenses of such Commission; (5) the Federal contribution toward certain expenses of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin; (6) salaries and expenses of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and (7) the Tennessee Valley Authority Fund. Makes funds available for: (1) experts and consultants; (2) publication and dissemination of atomic information; (3) employment of aliens; (4) uniforms; (5) official representation expenses; (6) security guard services; and (7) motor vehicles and aircraft. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated in this Act to implement the Uranium Mill Licensing Requirements, to require any State to adopt such requirements in order for the State to continue to exercise authority for uranium mill and mill tailings licensing, or to allow Federal exercise of regulatory authority over uranium mill and mill tailings licensing in a State. Authorizes the Commission to use appropriated funds to continue to regulate byproduct material to the same extent permitted before October 3, 1980. Title V: General Provisions - Prohibits the obligation of any funds appropriated by this Act beyond the current fiscal year, except as provided in this Act. Prohibits the use of any such funds to pay the expenses of parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. Limits the use of any such funds for consulting services through procurement contract to contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record. Prohibits the use of such funds to reimburse the General Services Administration for payment of Standard Level User Charges in excess of the FY 1982 level. Prohibits the use of such funds to conduct studies with respect to changing from the currently required "at cost" to a noncost-based method for the pricing of hydroelectric power by the six Federal public power authorities or by other Government agencies, except with express congressional authorization.

Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1982

Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale of delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983. Defines a volume adjustment option as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983, at an excessive price shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewing cost passthroughs. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if the weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas by the pipeline is lower because of the volume adjustment option or because of other steps taken by the pipeline.

Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1982

Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983. Defines "volume adjustment option" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983, at an excessive price, shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or as similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) review of cost passthroughs. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day, but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if the weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas by the pipeline is lower because of the volume adjustment option or because of other steps taken by the pipeline.

Weatherization and Employment Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1982

Weatherization and Employment Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 (which is title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act) to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 through 1993 for the Part A program of weatherization assistance for low-income persons. Directs the Secretary of Energy to allot at least ten percent of such appropriations to a performance fund to assist States which have demonstrated the best performance in the weatherization program. Makes individuals who have been unemployed for 17 weeks or more eligible for employment under the weatherization program. Revises provisions relating to maximum allowable expenditures per dwelling under the weatherization program. Revises provisions relating to deadlines for assistance to States under the weatherization program. Declares that no Part A provision shall be construed to limit the eligibility of low-income persons for weatherization program assistance to elderly or handicapped low-income persons. Requires that weatherization program regulations permit States to use program funds to provide information, education, and technical assistance to residents of low-income dwellings in which weatherization materials have been installed under the program. Authorizes the Secretary to use program funds to disseminate information on successful programs for the weatherization of existing multifamily dwellings. Includes furnace efficiency modifications under the definition of "weatherization materials," for purposes of such program. Requires weatherization program grant applicants to submit an appropriate plan for the training of weatherization workers, crew supervisors, and field staff. Permits technical assistance funds to be used for such training.

Natural Gas Marketing Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1982

Natural Gas Marketing Act of 1982 - Provides that whenever a gas distributing company, State commission, municipality, or State files a complaint under the Natural Gas Act alleging that any rate proposed by a natural gas company is not just and reasonable, and certifies that such proposed rate results in a retail price for natural gas that is in excess of the prices of a competing fuel available to existing retail customers served by any of the natural gas company's wholesale customers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall set the matter for hearing and decision. Suspends any rate increase until issuance of a final appealable order upon completion of the hearing. Places the burden of proof on the natural gas company. Directs FERC to prescribe an adjustment in the natural gas company's rates if the company does not discharge its burden of proof.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit increases in the wellhead prices of natural gas, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale of natural gas from December 2, 1982, through December 31, 1984, shall be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on August 31, 1982, under the Act. Provides that in the case of any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 2, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price for such sale on December 2, 1982, through December 31, 1984, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on August 31, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale of natural gas on August 31, 1982, shall be increased for any month beginning on or after January 1, 1985, at the rate specified for such gas. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study concerning the profitability of natural gas production under the Act. Extends for two years the expiration date of (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority.

A bill to increase the funding authorization for low-income home energy assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1982

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to increase for FY 1983 and 1984 the funding authorization for low-income home energy assistance grants to States.

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1982

Natural Gas Competition Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare against public policy and unenforceable any provision of any contract for the first sale of natural gas which includes: (1) a take-or-pay clause which commits the purchaser to take delivery of a minimum volume of natural gas; or (2) an indefinite price esculator clause as defined in the Act. Excludes from the above any contract with a take-or-pay clause for the first sale of natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce on November 1, 1978, and for which a just and reasonable rate under the Natural Gas Act was in effect on such date. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upon application by the buyer or seller, to permit any take-or-pay clause in effect on or before December 1, 1982, to remain effective if: (1) it is necessary to prevent default by the seller; or (2) it is necessary to prevent a taking without fair compensation of the seller's property. Requires each natural gas company to file a quarterly statement of actions with FERC of actions taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to any first sale of any natural gas in effect on October 1, 1982, shall continue to be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale for the period starting October 1, 1982, through January 1, 1985. Permits increases (but not above the maximum lawful price in effect on October 1, 1982) on the first sale of natural gas which has a price lower than the applicable maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982, but limits any such increase to the lesser of: (1) the rate provided in the sales contract; or (2) the annual inflation adjustment factor. Provides that the maximum lawful price for the period beginning October 1, 1982, and ending January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began by October 1, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price is specified on October 1, 1982, shall increase from the October 1, 1982, level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of: (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take such action as is necessary, including rescission or modification of a contract, whenever it finds that any gas sales or purchase contract contains a provision determined to prevent the purchaser from responding to customer demands or market forces by requiring the purchaser to pay for a minimum contract quantity of gas whether or not such gas is taken. Directs the Commission to devise and put into effect an incentive procedure to determine the appropriate rate of return that a pipeline company may earn under the Natural Gas Act.

Natural Gas Price Control Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1982

Natural Gas Price Control Act of 1982 - Provides that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale delivery of any natural gas produced in the United States shall be the November 30, 1982, price applicable to such natural gas. Provides that, notwithstanding the terms of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 or any contract, any price increase subject to this Act shall not be effective following the expiration of the control period. Defines control period as the period beginning December 1, 1982, and ending May 31, 1983. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe regulations which assure that the reductions in the costs which (but for this Act) would be borne by natural gas purchasers shall be passed through to such purchasers.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to impose a moratorium on price increases.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to set the maximum lawful price on any first sale of any natural gas from November 29, 1982, through January 1, 1985, at the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on October 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from November 29, 1982 through January 1, 1985 for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to November 29, 1982, and for which there was no maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982 because of the elimination of price controls, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas on October 1, 1982 shall increase from the October 1, 1982 level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of: (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to limit the use of "take or pay" clauses and to impose a prudence test.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the provisions of any gas sales or purchase contract applicable to the first sale of natural gas which have the effect of requiring the purchaser to make a payment to the seller if gas volumes tendered by the seller under the contract are not taken by the purchaser shall be suspended and of no effect. Provides, however, that if the seller and buyer apply to the Commission, the Commission may permit such agreements if it finds: (1) that such agreements were made before November 29, 1982; (2) that, if the purchaser is a natural gas company, such contractual agreements will not cause unreasonable rates; and (3) that permitting such contractual arrangements is necessary to prevent a default by seller on a loan or debt in effect on November 29, 1982, or permitting such contractual arrangements is necessary to prevent a taking, without fair compensation, of seller's property. Prohibits cost passthroughs by an interstate pipeline for imprudent actions on the part of the pipeline.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the need for changing the laws governing the natural and propane gas markets in order to provide relief for consumers from excessive natural gas prices.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, due to the excessive prices for natural and propane gas, the Congress should take all steps to assure that legislation is enacted during the 97th Congress which responds to the natural gas marketing problems.

Martha O. Hesse, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Management and Administration), vice William Stewart Heffelfinger, resigned, to which position she was appointed during the current recess of the Senate.

United States · United States Senate · 15 November 1982

Donald P. Hodel, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Energy, to which position he was appointed during the current recess of the Senate.

United States · United States Senate · 15 November 1982

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit cost passthroughs to natural gas customers if the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission determines that the price increase is due to waste, imprudence, or similar grounds (including action not in the public interest).

Renewable Energy Incentive Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Renewable Energy Incentive Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for five years from 1985 to 1990 the investment tax credit for: (1) solar, wind, or geothermal property; (2) ocean thermal property; (3) qualified hydroelectric generating property; and (4) biomass property. Increases the energy percentage for solar, wind or geothermal property and ocean thermal property from 15 percent to 30 percent for FY 1983 through December 31, 1987. Reduces such percentage to 15 percent thereafter. Increases the energy percentage for qualified hydroelectric generating property from 11 percent to 15 percent. Increases the energy percentage for biomass property from ten percent to 15 percent. Sets forth special rules for certain long-term projects and biomass property.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that interstate pipelines be subject to a prudence standard for their natural gas purchases in order to pass through the cost of such purchases to their customers if the pipelines are not subject competition for sales to their customers.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit an interstate pipeline from passing on to its customers cost increases in the natural gas it purchases from its suppliers (cost passthroughs) if the price paid by the pipeline for the natural gas was not prudent and if the pipeline has no significant sales competition.

Pacific Northwest Housing Affordability and Energy Conservation Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Pacific Northwest Housing Affordability and Energy Conservation Act of 1982 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to purchase debt instruments for debts which: (1) are incurred for the purchase of certified energy efficient, newly constructed single family dwellings with one or more energy conservation features; (2) are secured by a mortgage or other security interest; (3) do not exceed the lesser of $15,000 or the cost of the energy conservation features; (4) have a repayment term of not more than 30 years; and (5) provide for interest charges no higher than the maximum interest rates on federally insured mortgages. Requires the Administrator to certify those dwellings which meet energy efficiency standards for purposes of this Act. Permits the Administrator to purchase such debt instruments only if the total of any other loans issued for the first purchase of the dwellings involved does not exceed the maximum mortgage level for Federal Housing Administration mortgages.

A bill to authorize public participation funding in proceedings under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish a program for funding public participation in NRC proceedings. Requires the NRC to make an award of all or part of the costs of participation in an NRC proceeding to an individual who applies for such an award and who: (1) presents an interest which is not adequately presented by other participants in the proceeding and which contributes substantially to the full and fair consideration of a relevant issue; (2) does not have the resources to participate effectively in the proceeding; and (3) has not improperly harrassed any participant, acted in bad faith, or sought to participate in order to delay or obstruct the proceeding. Authorizes advance or interim awards where an eligible person would be unable to participate in an NRC proceeding without such award. Permits the NRC to require consolidation of duplicative presentations, select representatives to participate, offer limited compensation, or jointly compensate persons representing the same or related viewpoints. Subjects NRC decisions with respect to such awards to judicial review.

Natural Gas Consumer Protection Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Natural Gas Consumer Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to define the term "abuse" so as to include: (1) misrepresentation; (2) imprudence on the part of a pipeline; (3) failure by a pipeline to bargain at arms-length with any producer; and (4) the entering into of or operating pursuant to any contract by a pipeline with a producer if such contract materially prevents the pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces. Sets forth the circumstances under which a rebuttable presumption arises that a contract materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe the maximum duration of a contract for the purchase of natural gas.

A bill to prevent the use of automatic adjustment clauses by Federally regulated gas and electric utilities.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from allowing any rate increase to go into effect pursuant to a purchased gas adjustment clause. Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit an electric utility from increasing rates pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such increase reflects an increase in the cost of electric power purchased from a centrally dispatched power pool.

Natural Gas Consumers Protection Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Natural Gas Consumer's Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit any increase in the cost of purchased gas from being recovered by a natural gas company until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has conducted an investigation of the increase and determined, after an opportunity for a hearing, that the purchases resulting in the increase were prudent.

Robert W. Karpe, of California, to be President of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank, vice Joseph S. Bracewell.

United States · United States Senate · 28 September 1982

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3809) to provide for repositories for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, transuranic waste, and spent nuclear fuel, to amend provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to low-level waste, to modify the Price-Anderson provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and certain other provisions pertaining to facility licensing and safety, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3809 (Radioactive waste disposal).

Solar Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Solar Energy Tax Credit Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for ten years from 1985 to 1995 the residential energy tax credit and the investment tax credit for certain energy property.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend until December 31, 1987, the energy investment tax credit for recycling property.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for five years from 1982 to 1987 the investment tax credit for recycling property.

A concurrent resolution concerning the Administration's study of hydroelectric power.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) changes in the public power pricing practices should be the subject of extensive congressional deliberation; and (2) the current administration study of hydroelectric power policies of the Tennessee Valley Authority, other public power authorities, and Federal agencies shall be stopped until Congress has considered the subject.

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1983

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1983 - Title I: Department of Energy - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for operating expenses and plant and capital equipment expenses of the Department of Energy for: (1) energy supply, research, and development activities; (2) nuclear fuel cycle activities, including uranium supply and enrichment activities, the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project, nuclear waste management activities, and reprocessing and demonstration projects; (3) general science and research activities; and (4) national security programs. Appropriates funds for Department of Energy departmental administration expenses. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Alaska Power Administration; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration; (3) the Southwestern Power Administration; (4) the Western Area Power Administration; and (5) the Emergency Fund of the Western Area Power Administration. Approves expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund for: (1) construction of Boundary Integration and Colville Valley Support; and (2) official reception and representation expenses. Appropriates funds for borrowing authority of the Bonneville Power Administration Fund for conservation and renewable resource loans and grants. Limits the aggregate principal amount of such borrowing and gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans. Makes appropriated funds available for Colorado River Storage Project construction. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (2) the Geothermal Resources Development Fund; and (3) motor vehicles, aircraft, uniforms, and security guard services for the Department of Energy. Prohibits the reprogramming of more than five percent of the funds appropriated for the current fiscal year for Department of Energy activities funded in this Act. Prohibits the increase or decrease of any such appropriation by more than five percent by such reprogramming. Title II: Department of Defense-Civil - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for the Department of the Army for: (1) general investigations pertaining to river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, and related projects; (2) construction of such projects; (3) flood control work, including bank stabilization measures for the Yazoo Basin; (4) general operation and maintenance of existing river and harbor, flood control, and related works; (5) general administration in the office of the Chief of Engineers and offices of the Division Engineers, activities of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors and the Coastal Engineering Research Center, commercial statistics, and miscellaneous investigations; (6) construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities, including collection of special recreation use fees; and (7) expenses of attendance at certain military meetings, uniforms and allowances, printing of survey reports authorized by law, official reception and representation expenses, and the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles (out of the revolving fund of the Corps of Engineers). Limits the total expenditures of the capital investment program of the Corps of Engineers' revolving fund to $70,000,000 in fiscal year 1983. Makes funds available for channel clearing of Bayou Rigolette in the project Aloha-Rigolette Area in Louisiana. Authorizes Federal establishment of intake and treatment facilities and a regional conveyance system of water from Sardis Lake in Oklahoma for the ownership and use of non-Federal entities. Requires non-Federal entities benefitting by such facilities to repay the construction costs. Authorizes Federal establishment of treatment facilities and a regional conveyance system of water from Skiatook Lake in Oklahoma for the ownership and use by the Skiatook Area Reservoir Authority. Requires the Authority to repay the construction costs. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to perform clearing and snagging on the San Joaquin River from Stockton, California, to Friant Dam. Sets forth the conditions for construction of such project. Provides for the modification of the Wallisville Reservoir project in Texas as recommended in the Wallisville Lake, Texas, Post Authorization Change Report. Provides for the use of funds for the Wister Lake project in Oklahoma to reduce sedimentation impacts. Requires that architect and engineering service contracts and surveying and mapping service contracts be awarded in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to include in the survey report on Three Mile Creek, Mobile, Alabama, a cost-benefit analysis of the flood damage reduction on measures initiated by the city of Mobile after January 1, 1982, which are compatible with and constitute an integral part of the recommended plan of the Chief of Engineers. Authorizes the preparation of a study with recommendations on water and water resources development and use in southcentral and southeast Oklahoma and for the Red River and its tributaries in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Makes funds available for: (1) emergency shore protection at Beverly Shores, Indiana; (2) bank erosion control works along the Sacramento River in California from Chico Landing to the upstream ends of the project levees; (3) the Kawkawlin River, Michigan, project; and (4) maintenance and operation of the Control Structure and Lock in the Chicago River and other facilities needed to sustain through navigation from Chicago Harbor to Lockport. Title III: Department of the Interior - Appropriates specified sums for FY 1983 for the Bureau of Reclamation for: (1) engineering and economic investigations of Federal reclamation projects and studies of water conservation and development plans and activities; (2) construction and rehabilitation of projects and transfers to the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund and Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund; (3) operation and maintenance of reclamation projects and a soil and moisture conservation program on lands under the Bureau's jurisdiction; (4) loans to irrigation districts and other public agencies for construction of distribution systems on Federal reclamation projects and loans and grants to non-Federal agencies for such construction projects; (5) general administration in the Offices of the Commissioner and regional offices of the Bureau; and (6) the emergency fund which is available to assure continuous operation of irrigation and power systems maintained by the Bureau. Prohibits the determination of the final discharge point for the interceptor drain for the San Luis Unit in California until development of a plan to minimize any detrimental effect of the San Luis drainage waters. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for construction or operation of facilities to prevent the waters of Lake Powell from entering any national monument. Makes appropriated funds available to the Bureau for: (1) passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; (2) certain safety modifications for Bureau offices in Lakewood, Colorado; (3) payment of damage claims against the Bureau; (4) compensation of Bureau employees appointed as U.S. representatives to interstate compact negotiations; (5) experts and consultants; (6) rewards for information on property violations; (7) operation and maintenance functions; (8) preparation and dissemination of useful information; and (9) studies of recreational uses of reservoir areas and investigation and recovery of archeological and paleontological remains in such areas. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the benefit of lands in an irrigation district or lands owned by any member of a water users' organization or any individual if such district, organization, or individual is in arrears for more than 12 months in the payment of charges under a contract with the United States. Makes the Department of the Interior appropriations in this title available for: (1) emergency reconstruction, replacement, or repair of aircraft, buildings, facilities, or equipment; (2) suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires; (3) operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities; and (4) aircraft, passenger motor vehicles, reprints, telephone services in private residences in the field, and dues for library membership in certain societies and associations. Amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to authorize funds for the construction of distribution and drainage facilities for non-Indian lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in a feasibility study for the Prairie Bend unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program in Nebraska for irrigation, stabilization of ground-water levels, water quality enhancement, small community and rural domestic water supplies, fish and wildlife habitat management, public outdoor recreation, flood control, and other appropriate purposes. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Appropriates funds for FY 1983 for: (1) salaries and expenses and the Federal share of expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) Appalachian Regional Development programs; (3) expenses of the U.S. member of the Delaware River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of current expenses of such Commission; (4) expenses of the U.S. member of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of the current expenses of such Commission; (5) salaries and expenses of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (6) the Tennessee Valley Authority Fund; and (7) salaries and expenses of the Water Resources Council. Makes funds available for: (1) experts and consultants; (2) publication and dissemination of atomic information; (3) employment aliens; (4) uniforms; (5) official representation expenses; (6) security guard services; (7) motor vehicles and aircraft; and (8) rental of Nuclear Regulatory Commission offices. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated in this Act: (1) to implement the systematic safety evaluation plan for all currently operating utilization facilities licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; (2) in connection with the interim consolidation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission offices; or (3) to implement the Uranium Mill Licensing Requirements, to require any State to adopt such requirements in order for the State to continue to exercise authority for uranium mill and mill tailings licensing, or to allow Federal exercise of regulatory authority over uranium mill and mill tailings licensing in a State. Authorizes the Commission to use appropriated funds to continue to regulate byproduct material to the same extent permitted before October 3, 1980. Title V: General Provisions - Prohibits the obligation of any funds appropriated by this Act beyond the current fiscal year except as provided in this Act. Prohibits the use of any such funds to pay the expenses of parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. Limits the use of any such funds for consulting services through procurement contract to contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record. Prohibits the use of such funds to reimburse the General Services Administration for payment of Standard Level User Charges in excess of the FY 1982 level.

Natural Gas Marketing Improvements Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Natural Gas Marketing Improvements Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a purchase requirement adjustment clause, unless otherwise expressly provided in the contract. Provides that under a purchase requirement adjustment clause a purchaser may refuse to accept any portion of the gas purchased if the purchaser determines there is not a market for the gas. Prohibits a purchaser from reducing the volume accepted below 50 percent of the amount the purchaser contracted to take. Requires a purchaser to reduce the volume of the highest price gas first. Voids any contract provision that requires payment for gas not accepted pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a purchaser who has not accepted the full amount of gas under a contract from accepting gas for an equal or higher price under a new contract. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider a pipeline's use of a purchase requirement adjustment clause in any purchase gas adjustment or general rate proceeding involving that pipeline. Provides that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a transportation obligation clause. Provides that under a transportation obligation clause any purchaser who has exercised the right to reduce the volume of gas for which the purchaser contracted must provide, on behalf of the seller, transportation of any such gas which: (1) is involved in the reduction; (2) is resold by the seller to another purchaser; and (3) the purchaser would be required to pay for in the absence of the exercise of such contract provision. Provides that the consideration for any such transportation shall be $.05 per million Btu's plus the cost of transportation.

The following-named persons to be the Representative and Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Twenty-sixth Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency: Representative: . W. Kenneth Davis, of California . Alternate Representatives: . Richard T. Kennedy, of the District of Columbia Roger Kirk, of the District of Columbia Thomas Morgan Roberts, of the District of Columbia

United States · United States Senate · 15 September 1982

A bill to clarify the definition of abuse in the Natural Gas Policy Act.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act to define the term "abuse" to include not only misrepresentation but: (1) imprudence on the part of the company; and (2) any pipeline company-producer contract which materially prevents the pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces. Sets forth contract clauses which if found in a producer-pipeline contract will give rise to a rebuttable presumption that a contract materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces.

Northeast-Midwest States Federal Hydropower Financing Authority Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Northeast-Midwest States Federal Hydropower Financing Authority Act - Establishes the Northeast-Midwest States Hydropower Financing Authority (the Corporation). Makes the incorporation of such Authority effective upon notification of the Secretary of Energy by the Governors of at least four eligible Northeast-Midwest States of their desire to be members of the Corporation. Provides that the Corporation's Board of Directors shall consist of each Governor of a member State and a Chairman appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Authorizes the Corporation to make loans and loan guarantees for hydropower development to: (1) member States; (2) their political subdivisions which are engaged in retail electric service; (3) power authorities of such States; and (4) rural electric cooperatives, interstate compact river commissions, and consumer- and stockholder- owned electric utilities which are located within member States. Sets forth limitations and conditions with respect to the making of such loans and loan guarantees. States that the Corporation's principal office shall be maintained in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Requires that the Corporation maintain complete and accurate accounts and file with Congress annually a financial statement and a complete report on the Corporation's business. Requires the Comptroller General to audit the Corporation's transactions at least annually. Requires that the U.S. Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Power Marketing Administration of the Department of Energy, complete for each member State a study of hydroelectric power potential in the State. Prohibits the approval of a loan application under this Act unless the Governor of the State in which the project is to be located is notified and does not disapprove of the project within 60 days of such notification. Authorizes appropriations.

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit suspension (with a discretionary lease extension) of exploration activity. Makes permit delays which are not the fault of the lessee grounds for such action. Requires Federal agencies to act on license or permit applications within 90 days unless otherwise excepted. Deems any permit or license approved when an application has not been acted on within such time period. Provides with regard to oil and gas leases that: (1) cash bids must (presently may) be deposited in interest- bearing accounts until a final choice has been made; (2) notice of any lease sale shall be published in the Federal Register 60 (presently 30) days before such sale; and (3) bids may be accepted from a person making a "good faith" effort (rather than "due diligence") to meet "due diligence" requirements under another such lease. Requires lessee overpayments to be repaid (or a credit provided for) upon request filed within two years. Eliminates related reporting requirements. Prohibits civil action to enjoin a lease sale unless filed within 45 days of notice of such sale in the Federal Register. Revises criminal penalties to provide separate penalties for specified violations. Eliminates the requirement that lessees and permittees provide access to interpreted data and information.

Coastal Revenue Sharing Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Coastal Revenue Sharing Act 1982 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Governor of each coastal State and to each unit of local coastal government from rentals, royalties, bonuses, and other sums deposited in the Treasury under any lease for oil, gas, or other minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf certain sums to be calculated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this Act.

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act to eliminate authority under such Act to increase ceiling prices of natural gas higher than the maximum lawful price if just and reasonable.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1982

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal provisions permitting increases in ceiling prices of natural gas higher than the maximum lawful price if just and reasonable.

Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use of substitute motor fuels. Requires the program to promote the replacement of gasoline with a substitute motor fuel containing the maximum percentage of replacement fuel which is economically and technically feasible. Defines "replacement fuel" as alcohol or another liquid produced from coal, oil, shale, or other substances for the purpose of mixing with gasoline to be used as motor fuel. Directs the Secretary to establish production goals for the production of replacement fuel. Requires replacement fuel sold by oil refiners to constitute specified percentages of sales. Sets a minimum production goal of ten percent by 1990. Establishes a goal of 20 percent by 1995, but authorizes another goal if 20 percent is inappropriate. Requires refiners to report annually to the Secretary. Grants the Secretary authority to assess penalties for the violation of the sales requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983.

A bill to remove certain restrictions relating to voluntary contributions by utilities for remedial action at Three Mile Island.

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Provides that contributions by electric utilities for remedial action at Three Mile Island shall not be treated as violations of the antitrust laws or of any fiduciary responsibility.

A bill to authorize the transfer of the St. Louis Airport Storage Site from the City of St. Louis, Missouri to the Department of Energy.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1982

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to accept the land transfer comprising the Saint Louis Airport storage site from the city of Saint Louis, Missouri, for the Department of Energy's remedial action program.