Energy

A bill to clarify the exemptive authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1985

Amends the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission, on its own or upon application, to exempt from such Act a public utility holding company that has only one subsidiary company which is a natural gas public utility, if: (1) the operations of such subsidiary do not extend beyond the State in which it is organized and contiguous States; and (2) neither the holding company nor the subsidiary is engaged in retail residential or commercial plumbing, heating, electrical, air-conditioning, or related equipment installation or servicing.

A bill to provide for State regulation of the transportation of high level radioactive waste.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1985

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the transportation of any high level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel without a license granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission). Sets forth the details of such license application, including emergency procedures in the event of a potential release of radioactive waste. Directs the Commission to prepare an environmental assessment detailing the basis of its decision to issue a nuclear waste transportation license prior to the issuance of such license. Sets forth the details of such assessment. Directs the Commission to impose shipping restrictions (based upon such environmental assessment) which will either minimize risk or enhance the potential for containment and cleanup in the event of accidental radioactive waste release. Directs the Department of Energy, the Commission, the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to: (1) determine the emergency response capabilities of those States and Indian tribes whose territory is traversed by radioactive waste transportation routes; and (2) develop and exercise with such States and tribes an emergency response and mitigation plan within 12 months of a transportation license issuance date. Prohibits any shipments unless such plans are developed and periodically exercised. States that no Federal regulation shall preempt States and Indian tribes from imposing certain nuclear waste transportation regulations. Makes certain nuclear waste transportation restrictions inapplicable if the Commission certifies that compelling safety or national security reasons necessitate immediate nuclear waste transportation to another site.

Hydrogen Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1985

Hydrogen Research and Development Act - Title I: Hydrogen Production and Utilization - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual reports which include any necessary plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish such program within the Department of Energy. Requires that the areas to be addressed in such program include production, liquefaction, transmission, distribution, storage, and utilization. Requires priority to be given to production techniques that use renewable energy sources as their primary energy sources. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application plan which shall include: (1) the potential applications for the use of hydrogen; (2) technical market and economic readiness assessments for such potential applications; (3) an assessment of Government actions needed to develop such application; and (4) an analysis of the impact of such applications on domestic energy supplies. Requires the Secretary to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out this program. Requires the establishment of a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the hydrogen program. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report on the program to the Energy Research Advisory Board which shall subsequently report to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Administrator to transmit to the Congress annual reports which include any necessary modifications with respect to the plan. Requires the Administrator to establish such program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to the Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan which shall confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Provides that the research and development program under this title shall include, at a minimum, the development of the systems associated with the production, transportation, storage, and handling of liquid hydrogen for commercial aircraft application. Provides that the Administrator shall consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out the program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator on the programs established by this title. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator on its activities and on the status of such programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, Mexico, and Canada should establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1985

Expresses the sense of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the United States, Mexico, and Canada should establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation and that the President should invite the leaders of those countries to a summit meeting to discuss the energy needs of the countries, joint development of energy sources, and the establishment of a North American partnership between the countries.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that natural gas pipelines should transport natural gas in a nondiscriminatory manner.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1985

Expresses the sense of the Senate that interstate natural gas pipelines should transport natural gas for any person, including residential and commercial users, and should do it on a non-discriminatory basis.

Robert B. Barker, of California, to be Chairman of the Military Liaison Committee to the Department of Energy, vice Richard L. Wagner, Jr.

United States · United States Senate · 22 November 1985

Motor Fuel Sales Competition Improvement Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1985

Motor Fuel Sales Competition Improvement Act of 1985 - Prohibits any oil producer or refiner from: (1) requiring any retail motor fuel dealer to purchase more than 70 percent of its monthly retail sales of motor fuel from such producer or refiner; or (2) prohibiting such a dealer from converting a fuel storage tank or dispenser for the sale of fuel supplied by another producer or refiner. Prohibits any retail motor fuel dealer at a service station displaying a name or other identifying symbol of a refiner or producer from selling fuel not provided by such refiner or producer without providing notice at the point of sale. Prohibits any large integrated refiner from operating any service station in the United States. Permits such refiner to own all or part of a service station, provided it does not engage in selling fuel at such service station through any employee, agent, or representative. Amends the Small Business Act to permit the Small Business Administration to participate on a deferred basis in a loan to any dealer acquiring a motor fuel service station. Excludes from the definition of "motor fuel service station" for purposes of this Act certain facilities owned and operated by agricultural cooperative associations.

A bill to stabilize domestic oil prices by creating an independent corporation to buy and sell crude oil and petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1985

Creates and charters the Oil Trading Corporation to trade in crude oil and petroleum products (in order to reduce the potential for supply disruptions and rapid price increases). Prohibits the Corporation from engaging in crude oil exploration, development, or refinement.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should withdraw its proposed rule on natural gas block billing.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should immediately withdraw its proposed rule on natural gas block billing (a substitute pricing method for natural gas).

John C. Layton, of Virginia, to be Inspector General of the Department of Energy, vice James R. Richards.

United States · United States Senate · 14 November 1985

An original joint resolution relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1985

Declares that the Congress favors the Agreement for Cooperation with China (relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy). Prohibits the issuance of a license for the export, transfer, or retransfer of any nuclear materials, facilities, or components to China until: (1) 30 days after the President has certified to the Congress that such materials and facilities shall be utilized solely for peaceful purposes; (2) China has provided the United States additional information concerning its nuclear nonproliferation policies; and (3) the President submits to the Speaker of the House and a specified Senate committee a report concerning China's nuclear nonproliferation policies.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that natural gas pipelines should transport natural gas for any person, and should do so in a nondiscriminatory manner.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that interstate natural gas pipelines should transport natural gas for any person, including residential and commercial users, and should do so on a nondiscriminatory basis.

A resolution to call upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to make needed changes to the voluntary natural gas transportation program established by order No. 436, and to urge natural gas pipelines to participate in voluntary transportation of natural gas.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1985

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) should make changes to the transportation and certificate regulations regarding the Voluntary Natural Gas Transportation Program so that: (1) natural gas transportation to residential, commercial and industrial gas consumers is resumed as soon as possible; and (2) the disincentives for natural gas pipelines to provide voluntary transportation of natural gas for others are removed. Expresses the sense of the Senate that FERC should take immediate action to make natural gas transportation available on an expedited basis in order to preclude further disruption in the natural gas marketplace.

Sylvester R. Foley, Jr., of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Defense Programs), vice William W. Hoover, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 6 November 1985

Nuclear Waste Reform Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1985

Nuclear Waste Reform Act of 1985 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to revoke any concurrence in existing guidelines for high-level nuclear waste repository site recommendations unless such guidelines are revised according to specified standards. States that any recommendation made by the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) for potentially acceptable repository site nominations shall be considered to be: (1) a major Federal action significantly affecting the human environment for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; and (2) a final agency action subject to judicial review. Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate and examine all geological provinces and to consider at least four geological media when selecting a second repository site on a nationwide basis; and (2) include in the environmental assessment of nominated sites the environmental impact of transporting high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel through the region surrounding such sites. Requires the Secretary and the President to consider the effect of high-level nuclear waste transportation upon States and Indian reservations containing possible nuclear waste transportation routes. Enumerates the factors which must be considered in such possible nuclear waste transportation routes. Enumerates the factors which must be considered in such transportation analysis. Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide financial assistance to any State or Indian tribe which demonstrates that such assistance is needed to provide public and environmental protection on high-level nuclear waste transportation routes; and (2) submit by a specified date any revisions made to the mission plan regarding the repository site program as a result of this Act.

Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1985

Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that the amount of financial protection required of licensees of facilities having a rated capacity of 100,000 electrical kilowatts or more shall be the maximum amount available at reasonable cost or $200,000,000, whichever amount is more. Increases from $5,000,000 to $100,000,000 the maximum standard deferred premium amount which may be charged following any nuclear incident. Limits such amount to $10,000,000 in any one year. Sets guidelines for the maximum aggregate liability of indemnified persons for a single nuclear incident. Provides that in the event the President determines that the amount of public liability following a nuclear incident exceeds the guideline amounts, the President shall establish a nuclear incident compensation commission with exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate public liability claims. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to adjust the amount of financial protection required of licensees at least once every five years following the date of enactment of this Act. Extends from 20 to 30 years the statue of limitations for actions arising out of an extraordinary nuclear incident and the resulting waiver of defenses. Repeals the guidelines established for indemnity payments when a Federal district court determines that public liability for a single nuclear incident may exceed certain liability limits. Provides rights of subrogation for certain indemnitors if a nuclear incident at a facility resulted from willful or wanton conduct of a director or executive officer. Requires the NRC and the Secretary of Energy to: (1) submit a detailed report to the Congress by August 1, 1993, regarding liability and indemnification procedures; and (2) submit an annual report by April of each year regarding indemnification activities during the previous calendar year.

A bill granting the consent of Congress to the Southern States Energy Compact, and for related purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1985

Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the Southern States Energy Compact regarding coordination among specified States for the development, production, and use of energy. Declares the following States eligible parties to such compact: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Declares any State contiguous to the foregoing States an eligible party to the Compact. Repeals the Act of July 31, 1962 granting the consent of the Congress to the Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact.

A resolution waiving certain points of order against the conference report on the bill (S. 1160) to authorize appropriations for the military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe personnel levels for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1986, to authorize certain construction at military installations for such fiscal year, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy for national security programs for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and against the consideration of such conference report.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1985

Waives points of order against the consideration of S. 1160 (armed forces funding).

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require regulated retail electric utilities to undertake reasonably prudent response activities when natural disasters cause interruptions in electric service, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1985

Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require State regulatory authorities to investigate, according to prescribed guidelines, electric service interruptions experienced by a State-regulated electric utility as a result of a natural disaster. Requires such regulatory authority to determine: (1) whether repair costs for utility equipment were caused by imprudent utility action or inaction; and (2) if any damages to electric power customers were the result of unreasonable delay in electric service restoration. Prohibits repair costs caused by imprudent utility action or inaction from being charged to such utility customers. Requires the utility to compensate customers damaged by unreasonable delay in electric service restoration.

Nuclear Waste Policy Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1985

Nuclear Waste Policy Improvement Act - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to add to the guidelines for repository site selection the following disqualifying factors: (1) the effect upon population centers and geohydrological resources located outside of the United States; and (2) whether any surface facility of such repository would be located in a general purpose State political subdivision having a minimum population of 2500. Requires the environmental assessment which accompanies a repository site recommendation to include the environmental impact of transporting high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel through the region surrounding such site. Requires the Secretary of Energy to include, in the comprehensive public statement and in the environmental impact statement which must accompany a repository site recommendation, the effect of the transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel on States and Indian reservations which contain possible transportation routes. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to any State or Indian tribe which demonstrates that such assistance is needed to maintain safe routes for the transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Requires the Secretary to submit draft revisions of the mission plan (a comprehensive report regarding the repository program) to the affected States and Indian tribes, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and to the Congress, within a specified time.

C. M. Naeve, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 20, 1989, vice Oliver G. Richard, III, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 10 October 1985

Price-Anderson Improvement Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1985

Price-Anderson Improvement Act of 1985 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to increase: (1) from $2,000,000 to $10,000,000 the minimum standard deferred premium which may be charged following any nuclear incident: and (2) from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 the maximum standard deferred premium which may be charged following such an incident for each facility required to maintain the maximum amount of financial protection. Extends the authority of such Act through August 1, 2002, (currently, it terminates on August 1, 1987). Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to enter into indemnification agreements with contractors (until August 1, 2002) for the construction or operation of production or utilization facilities for the benefit of the United States involving activities under the risk of public liability for a substantial nuclear incident (currently, the NRC has this authorization). Includes in such authorization any contracts involving the storage or disposal of spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, or transuranic waste, including the transportation of such materials to a storage or disposal site or facility, and the construction and operation of such site. Directs the Secretary to make available from the Nuclear Waste Fund the amounts necessary to compensate public liability claims related to the transportation, storage or disposal of specified nuclear waste. Authorizes the Secretary to require as part of an indemnification agreement that a contractor maintain financial protection to cover public liability relating to the contractual activity. Sets indemnification guidelines for persons indemnified against public liability claims. Sets $100,000,000 as the maximum indemnification amount for nuclear incidents occurring outside the United States. Sets guidelines for aggregate payments made by indemnified persons in any year with respect to liability for nuclear incidents covered by an industry retrospective rating plan. Provides that either the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Secretary shall report to the Congress regarding nuclear occurrences which will probably require payments by the United States. Sets guidelines under which the United States district court shall approve payments after determining that public liability from a single nuclear incident may exceed in any year the amount of financial protection or the limit of liability available in that year. Prescribes guidelines for the apportionment of private insurance for all nuclear incidents under the industry retrospective rating plan in the event of two or more nuclear incidents in one year for which public liability claims require payment from such plan. Extends from August 1, 1983, to August 1, 1998, the deadline by which the Commission and the Secretary must submit to the Congress detailed reports concerning indemnification and liability procedures under the Act. Extends from 20 years to 30 years the statute of limitations for actions arising out of an extraordinary nuclear incident (ENO). Provides for waiver of defenses in the event of an ENO involving storage or disposal of spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, or transuranic waste, or related transportation.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to enter into an agreement with the City of Redding, California, regarding the Lake Redding Power Project.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1985

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to enter into an agreement with the City of Redding, California, regarding the Lake Redding Power Project to: (1) allow the combined operation of the Keswick hydroelectric facility; and (2) provide that the United States is compensated for any reduction in energy generated at the Keswick facility caused by such combined operation.

Sino-American Nuclear Verification Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1985

Sino-American Nuclear Verification Act of 1985 - Prohibits issuing a license for the export to China of any nuclear equipment, materials, or technology and prohibits approving the transfer or retransfer to China of such equipment, materials, or technology until 30 days after the President has certified to the Congress that: (1) the verification of peaceful uses on exported items covered by the Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States and China will be essentially equivalent to that provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency; (2) China has communicated its recognition that the Agreement neither favorably nor unfavorably disposes the United States toward approving any alteration of material transferred pursuant to the Agreement or material used in or produced through the use of any material or facility transferred pursuant to the Agreement; (3) China has provided a statement of its nuclear nonproliferation policies, and those policies correspond to the description of such policies contained in a specified State Department document relating to China's nuclear nonproliferation policy; and (4) China has communicated its recognition that all proposed exports of nuclear materials, equipment, or technology under such agreement are subject to U.S. laws and regulations.

Sino-American Nuclear Verification Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1985

Sino-American Nuclear Verification Act of 1985 - Prohibits issuing a license for the export to China of any nuclear equipment, material, or technology and prohibits approving the transfer or retransfer to China of such equipment, material, or technology until 30 days after the President has certified to the Congress that: (1) the verification of peaceful uses on exported items covered by the Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States and China will be essentially equivalent to that provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency; (2) China has communicated its recognition that the Agreement neither favorably nor unfavorably disposes the United States toward approving any alteration of material transferred pursuant to the Agreement or material used in or produced through the use of any material or facility transferred pursuant to the Agreement; (3) China has provided a statement of its nuclear nonproliferation policies, and those policies correspond to the description of such policies contained in a specified State Department document relating to China's nuclear nonproliferation policy; and (4) China has communicated its recognition that all proposed exports of nuclear materials, equipment, or technology under such agreement are subject to U.S. laws and regulations.

A joint resolution approving the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1985

Declares that the Congress favors the proposed Agreement for Cooperation with China (relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy).

A concurrent resolution to request the President to provide economic assistance to Mexico while enhancing the national security and energy preparedness of the United States by further filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with petroleum obtained from Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) purchase petroleum from Mexico for the strategic petroleum reserve by using the total amount in such reserve that is available for acquisition of petroleum products; and (2) submit to the Congress a plan to make available to Mexico an additional $1,500,000,000 in a loan to be repaid, with interest, with petroleum for the strategic petroleum reserve. Urges such plan to offset the Federal budget by the amount of the outlay of such loan by reducing expenditures.

Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1985

Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to require by regulation that not less than 75 percent of source material or special nuclear material employed in specified facilities be derived from uranium that is mined and milled in the United States. Specifies exemptions. Authorizes the Secretary to revise such percentage once every five years. Suspends certain regulations issued by the Secretary for the purpose of assessing the viability of the domestic uranium industry, including the definition of viable domestic uranium industry.

A joint resolution with respect to the Agreement for Cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China concerning the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1985

Declares that the Congress favors the proposed Agreement for Cooperation with China (relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy).

A concurrent resolution to request the President to provide economic assistance to Mexico while enhancing the national security and energy preparedness of the United States by further filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with petroleum obtained from Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) purchase petroleum from Mexico for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by using the total amount in the SPR Petroleum Account that is available for petroleum products acquisition; and (2) submit a plan to the Congress for a $1,500,000,000 loan to Mexico to be repaid, with interest, with petroleum for the SPR. Urges such a plan to offset in the Federal budget the amount of the loan outlay by reducing certain Department of Defense expenditures.

Mary L. Walker, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environment, Safety and Health), vice William Addison Vaughan, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 23 September 1985

The following-named persons to be the Representative and Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Twenty-ninth Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency: Representative: Danny J. Boggs, of Kentucky. Alternate Representatives: Richard T. Kennedy, of the District of Columbia. Nunzio J. Palladino, of Pennsylvania. Bruce Chapman, of Washington.

United States · United States Senate · 20 September 1985

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1985

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to redefine the term "cogeneration facility" to include facilities utilizing fuel cell systems. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation). Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1985

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986.

Hydrogen Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1985

Hydrogen Research and Development Act - Title I: Hydrogen Production and Utilization - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual reports which include any necessary plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish such program within the Department of Energy. Requires that the areas to be addressed in such program include production, liquefaction, transmission, distribution, storage, and utilization. Requires priority to be given to production techniques that use renewable energy sources as their primary energy sources. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application plan which shall include: (1) the potential applications for the use of hydrogen; (2) technical market and economic readiness assessments for such potential applications; (3) an assessment of Government actions needed to develop such application; and (4) an analysis of the impact of such applications on domestic energy supplies. Requires the Secretary to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out this program. Requires the establishment of a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the hydrogen program. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report on the program to the Energy Research Advisory Board which shall subsequently report to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress annual reports which include any necessary modifications with respect to the plan. Requires the Administrator to establish such program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to the Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan which shall confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Provides that the research and development program under this title shall include, at a minimum, the development of the systems associated with the production, transportation, storage, and handling of liquid hydrogen for commercial aircraft application. Provides that the Administrator shall consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out the program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator on the programs established by this title. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator on its activities and on the status of such programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

A joint resolution to designate March 21, 1986, as "National Energy Education Day".

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1985

Designates March 21, 1986, as National Energy Education Day.

A resolution to request the President to resubmit the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation with China to the Congress with exemptions from two requirements of the Atomic Energy Act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1985

Requests the President to resubmit the proposed Agreement for Cooperation with China to the Congress, together with a formal exemption from the safeguard and non-alteration requirements of transferred nuclear materials under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

California Outer Continental Shelf Protection and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1985

California Outer Continental Shelf Protection and Development Act - Permits oil and gas leasing under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for specified submerged lands of the California Outer Continental Shelf. Requires such activities to be carried out in a manner which minimizes their environmental, economic, and social impacts. Authorizes the conduct of one Continental Off-Structure Stratigraphic Test in specified areas. Permits exploration or development activities on specified lands only under emergency conditions of a severe energy supply interruption. Terminates such activities unless the President renews his findings of emergency conditions. Terminates this Act after 1999.

California Outer Continental Shelf Protection and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1985

California Outer Continental Shelf Protection and Development Act - Permits oil and gas leasing under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for specified submerged lands of the California Outer Continental Shelf. Requires such activities to be carried out in a manner which minimizes their environmental, economic, and social impacts. Authorizes the conduct of one Continental Off-Structure Stratigraphic Test in specified areas. Permits exploration or development activities on specified lands only under emergency conditions of a severe energy supply interruption. Terminates such activities unless the President renews his findings of emergency conditions. Terminates this Act after 1999.

A bill to prohibit the issuance of Federal oil and gas leases in the Great Lakes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1985

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any oil or gas lease for lands or waters within any area of the Great Lakes which is under Federal jurisdiction.

Methanol Energy Policy Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Methanol Energy Policy Act of 1985 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to: (1) ensure that of the total number of passenger automobiles and light duty trucks acquired for Federal use during FY 1987 through 1990, at least 5,000 shall be methanol-powered vehicles; and (2) conduct studies related to methanol-powered vehicles in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (the Administrator). Sets guidelines for such studies. Requires that methanol be offered for sale to the public at locations where Federal vehicles are supplied with methanol. Terminates such requirement as of September 30, 1990. Requires the Secretary to provide methanol-powered vehicles to any requesting Federal agency. Requires such agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in studies about such vehicles. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the Federal use of methanol-powered vehicles. Exempts such vehicles from: (1) inclusion in any Fleet Average Fuel Economy calculation under specified law; and (2) any limitation on the maximum cost of individual vehicles obtained by the United States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through FY 1990. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a demonstration program for the operation of methanol-fueled diesel trucks on a long-haul, high density interstate truck route; and (2) report to the Congress regarding such program. Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1987 through FY 1990. Requires the Administrator to: (1) purchase a minimum of five methanol-powered buses during FY 1987 for use in urban settings to determine emissions and fuel economy tests; and (2) report to the Congress regarding such tests. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through FY 1990. Requires any State which receives Federal mass transportation assistance after January 1, 1991, for the acquisition of motor vehicles transporting 30 or more persons in a nonattainment area to acquire methanol-powered buses with such assistance. Directs the Secretary to provide such States with supplemental grants to cover the amount by which methanol-powered buses exceed the costs of comparable diesel-powered buses. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through FY 1993. Establishes the Interagency Commission on Methanol to develop and coordinate implementation of a national methanol energy policy. Requires the Commission to: (1) perform various studies with respect to the production, use, and promotion of methanol as a fuel; (2) develop a plan for the commercialization of methanol; (3) develop a public-awareness program on methanol as a transportation fuel; (4) coordinate Federal efforts with respect to methanol research and commercialization; and (5) ensure communication between Federal agencies involved in methanol demonstration projects and establish an information clearinghouse for parties working with or interested in methanol and related projects. Requires the Chairman of the Commission to establish a private sector advisory panel to inform the Commission about methanol-related matters. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Commission. Terminates the Commission upon the submission of its last report. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding a study of the comparative costs of methanol based on natural gas, coal, and other resources. Sets guidelines for such study. Directs the Administrator to prepare a comprehensive air quality and health study regarding specified aspects of methanol as a transportation fuel compared to existing gasoline and diesel fuels. Authorizes appropriations for both studies. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to set fuel economy determinations for methanol-powered automobiles. Requires all passenger automobiles and light-duty trucks acquired by the United States after October 1, 1986, to be suitable for operation on all fuels for which Environmental Protection Agency waivers are in effect.

Nuclear Powerplant Security and Anti-Terrorism Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Nuclear Powerplant Security and Anti-Terrorism Act of 1985 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct utilization facility license applicants or licensees to require that each individual allowed unescorted access to the facility be fingerprinted. Requires such fingerprints to be submitted to the Attorney General of the United States for a criminal history records check. Authorizes the Attorney General to provide the results of such check to persons designated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Authorizes such Commission to waive by rule such fingerprinting requirement under certain conditions. Directs such Commission to prescribe regulations for: (1) fingerprinting procedures; (2) the conditions under which information received from the Attorney General may be used; (3) limiting the redissemination of such information; and (4) providing individuals subject to fingerprinting complete information contained in the criminal history records prior to any final adverse action.

A bill to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to make as a ground for nonrenewal of a franchise relationship the failure of the parties to agree to franchise changes which are fair and reasonable when evaluated in terms of their impact on the franchisee's operation of the marketing premises. Makes as an event relevant to the reasonable termination of a franchise relationship the non-exercise by the franchisor of an option to renew or purchase the underlying lease of the leased marketing premises (where timely notice and identification of the underlying owner or lessor have been provided). Prohibits a franchisor, when such an option has not been exercised, from terminating or failing to renew a franchise because the franchisee has agreed with the owner or lessor of the underlying lease to maintain possession of the leased premises. Requires the franchisor, if after a good faith effort the franchisee fails to obtain possession of the premises, to pay to the franchisee the reasonable value of the good will of the business attributable to the franchisee's efforts, if the franchise is terminated or not renewed.

A bill to require persons who obtain or renew oil or gas leases with the United States to have a plan for contracting with minority firms for activities undertaken under the leases, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from entering into or renewing a land lease for oil or gas production unless the lessee provides assurances that during the lease term a plan will be in effect which provides that a portion of the contracts entered into for lease-related activities will be entered into with minority firms. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prescribe standards for such plans; and (2) establish a bonding program (where such bonding is otherwise unobtainable) for minority firms seeking contracts regarding oil or gas lease activities.

A bill to transfer title, control, and custody of certain lands near Aiken, South Carolina, from the United States Department of Agriculture to the United States Department of Energy.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Transfers specified U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, lands at the Savannah River Plant near Aiken, South Carolina, to the Department of Energy.

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1985

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to modify the leasing of Outer Continental Shelf lands within three miles of a State's coastal boundary to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide updates to the appropriate Governor on any ecological or geological information regarding lands offered for lease, including an identification of any potentially hydrocarbon-bearing area. Requires the Secretary to transfer 27 percent of the revenues received from such a lease to the affected coastal State. Requires such distribution from the Federal share even when a State and the Federal Government have an agreement for distribution of revenues from any hydrocarbon-bearing area which underlies the Federal and State boundary. Requires the Secretary to distribute amounts accrued under these requirements from October 1, 1985, to the date of distribution by the start of 1986. Sets forth a distribution formula for funds placed in a separate account because of boundary disputes for the following States: (1) Louisiana; (2) Texas; (3) California; (4) Alabama; (5) Alaska; (6) Mississippi; and (7) Florida. States that boundaries determined by a final decree of the Supreme Court remain immobilized. Requires a distribution of revenues derived between September 18, 1978, and the end of FY 1985 according to the 27-percent rule, minus monies received for FY 1986 by the start of 1986. Directs the Secretary to deposit ten percent of Federal leasing revenues in the disputed boundaries account as of FY 1986.

A bill to provide for a fair and equitable disposition to certain coastal States of certain Federal Outer Continental Shelf revenues.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1985

Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to modify the leasing of Outer Continental Shelf Lands within three miles of a States coastal boundary to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide updates to the appropriate Governor on any ecological or geological information regarding lands offered for lease, including an identification of any potentially hydrocarbon-bearing area. Requires the Secretary to transfer 27 percent of the revenues received from such a lease to the affected coastal State. Requires such distribution from the Federal share even when a State and the Federal Government have an agreement for distribution of revenues from any hydrocarbon-bearing area which underlies the Federal and State boundary. Requires the Secretary to distribute amounts accrued under these requirements from October 1, 1985, to the date of distribution by the start of 1986. Sets forth a distribution formula for funds placed in a separate account because of boundary disputes for the following States: (1) Louisiana; (2) Texas; (3) California; (4) Alabama; (5) Alaska; (6) Mississippi; and (7) Florida. States that boundaries determined by a final decree of the Supreme Court remain immobilized. Requires a distribution of revenues derived between September 18, 1978, and the end of FY 1985 according to the 27 percent rule, minus monies received for FY 1986 by the start of 1986. Directs the Secretary to deposit ten percent of Federal leasing revenues in the disputed boundaries account as of FY 1986.

A bill amending the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 with respect to the conversion of Federal facilities to coal.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1985

Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to require each Federal agency to: (1) identify which of its electric powerplants and major fuel-burning installations could result in substantial savings if converted to coal; and (2) submit an annual plan for the conversion to coal of such powerplants and installations to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (3) update the survey every five years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish guidelines for: (1) annual plans regarding energy conversion; and (2) Federal agency use in surveying possible powerplant energy conversions to coal.

Strategic Ethanol Reserve Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1985

Strategic Ethanol Reserve Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Strategic Ethanol Reserve and to transmit to the Congress a Strategic Ethanol Reserve Plan detailing the design, construction, and maintenance of such Reserve. Outlines specific contents of such Plan. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations which implement such Plan using only domestically-produced ethanol obtained from grain grown in the United States. Sets guidelines for the reserve fill rate. Conditions withdrawal from the Reserve on a presidential declaration of emergency. Establishes the Strategic Ethanol Reserve Account in the Treasury. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding Reserve activities.

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act finding the domestic uranium industry nonviable and requiring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue import licenses for imported nuclear source material and special nuclear material only after certification by the Department of Commerce that such imports will not further damage the domestic uranium industry.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1985

Amends the Atomic Energy Act to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to: (1) issue import licenses for source and special nuclear material only after the Department of Commerce has certified that any individual importation of such material does not damage the domestic nuclear materials industry; and (2) establish certain import license application procedures. Requires the Department of Commerce to establish regulatory procedures to assess the effect of nuclear materials importations upon the domestic uranium industry on a case-by-case basis.