Energy

Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of, Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate congressional committee. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approving projects that exceed the 125 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate congressional committees in writing of projects exceeding $300,000. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to grant the Department of Energy the authority to prohibit the dissemination of unclassified information concerning atomic energy defense programs which could have a significant adverse affect on the health, safety, and security of the public. Limits the preparation of environmental impact statements by the Department of Energy to exceptional Federal actions affecting atomic energy defense programs representing a significant departure from current operations and having the potential to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Prohibits the use of authorized funds for such purpose except as specified.

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to the States for energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Sets forth the allocation formula for annual financial assistance to the States and U.S. territories and possessions. Requires a State receiving financial assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Sets forth the type of energy conservation and supply activities for which the grant money received by a State may be used. Limits the amount of funds which may be used for administrative expenses. Requires a State to obligate any funds received under this Act by the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which those funds were appropriated. Requires recipients of financial assistance under this Act and persons responsible for the administration of projects receiving funds under this Act to provide the Secretary with information on the disposition of such funds and to provide access to records and other information for audit purposes. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. Repeals provisions relating to energy conservation and weatherization assistance in the Energy Security Act, the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, the Energy Research and Development Administration Appropriation Authorization Act of 1977, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and the National Housing Act of 1949.

A concurrent resolution to disapprove a proposed rule relative to Incremental Pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1981

Expresses the Senate's disapproval of a proposed rule relating to incremental pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

Communication from the Commission to the Council Request for the assent of the Council under Article 54, paragraph 2, of the ECSC Treaty to the financing of the construction of a 2 X 300 MW coal-fired electrical power station at Honeypoint, County Clare, Ireland by the Electricity Supply Board, Dublin.

European Union · European Commission · 29 July 1981

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1981

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981 - Prohibits granting a right-of-way across Federal land for construction or extension of a coal pipeline unless each affected State consents to the use of its water. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, after ensuring that all appropriate Federal laws and that each affected State has consented to the use of its water, to grant or renew rights-of-way over, under, upon or through Federal lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, or extension of coal pipelines.

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1981

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981 - Title I: Sequential Management Authority and Activation - Directs the President to prescribe four petroleum disruption management programs and transmit them to Congress for approval: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve distribution program; (2) a private dedicated reserve program (PDR); (3) a national crude oil sharing program; and (4) a petroleum product disruption management program. Prohibits approval of a program unless each House of Congress, within 30 days of transmittal of a program, passes a resolution approving the program. Requires the President to submit a revised program if any program is not approved. Provides for the activation of a program whenever the President determines that a substantial or severe crude oil or energy supply disruption or interruption exists or is imminent, or a program is necessary in order to comply with the international energy program, and an approving joint resolution is passed within six days of transmittal. Limits such programs to 120 days duration, except the President may request additional 120 day periods. Title II: Private Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Storage Incentives - Directs the President to report on the advisability and alternative means of: (1) reducing the tax liability of persons who draw down crude oil and petroleum product reserves during oil supply disruptions; and (2) providing tax or other incentives for the construction of private-sector oil and petroleum product storage facilities and the maintenance of increased private-sector crude oil or petroleum product reserves. Title III: Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Private Dedicated Reserve Distribution - Authorizes the President to distribute crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, upon a determination that a substantial crude oil disruption exists, in amounts not in excess of 300,000 barrels daily for no more than 90 days annually. Provides for such distributions on a pro rata basis. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan from becoming effective unless each House of Congress passes a resolution approving the Plan within 30 days of the Plan's transmittal to Congress. Requires that during a substantial crude oil disruption allocation shall be as provided for in this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report evaluating the expansion of the physical capacity of the Reserve through the use of temporary storage facilities. Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a PDR. Requires the rule establishing the PDR to, among other things: (1) provide for the equitable distribution of crude oil at competitive prices; (2) require designated refiners to provide crude oil to any qualified refiner experiencing a supply disruption; (3) distribute crude oil to such qualified refiners to permit them to operate at 95 percent of the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the obligation of each designated refiner to sell crude oil to qualified refiners shall be a given percentage of each designated refiner's average crude oil runs to distillation units during the previous 12 months; and (5) provide that the price paid by a qualified refiner will not exceed a stated level. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report determining the minimum volume of reserves to be maintained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and analyzing the advisability of distributing crude oil from the Reserve in lieu of activating the PDR. Title IV: National Crude Oil Sharing Program - Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a national crude oil sharing program. Requires the rule establishing such program to: (1) provide for the equitable sharing of crude oil at competitive prices among all regions during a severe disruption; (2) require refiners to offer for sale any crude oil supplies that would permit their refineries to operate in excess of the national utilization rate; (3) assure that refiners are able to purchase sufficient crude oil to permit operation at the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the price paid by a refiner will not exceed the weight-averaged price during the previous 60 day period; (5) provide for directives requiring a refiner to adjust the percentage yield of a refined petroleum product in order to increase output of that product in a time of short supply; and (6) provide for the adjustment of the quantities of crude oil allocated among refiners so as to ensure desired production levels. Title V: Petroleum Product Programs - Directs the President to promulgate a standby regulation which when implemented will provide: (1) for the mandatory allocation of refined petroleum products produced in or imported into the country in amounts specified in and at ceiling prices specified in such regulation; (2) an emergency use fee; or (3) other action specified in such regulation which is not otherwise specially authorized by other Federal law. Requires the standby regulation to provide for, among other things: (1) the protection of public health, safety and welfare (including maintenance of residential heating), and national defense; (2) maintenance of all public services; (3) maintenance of agricultural operations; (4) preservation of an economically sound and competitive petroleum industry; (5) equitable distribution of refined petroleum products at equitable prices; (6) allocation of refined petroleum products necessary to explore for and extract fuels and minerals; (7) economic efficiency; and (8) minimization of economic distortion. Title VI: Establishment of Advisory Data Collection and Coordination Functions - Directs the President to establish: (1) an Energy Emergency Council to be composed of members of the executive branch, to advise the President on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the activation and management of its programs; and (2) an Energy Advisory Committee, to consist of members of the petroleum industry and consumers, to advise the President and the Council on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the management and activation of its programs. Directs the Council, after consultation with the Committee, to evaluate the current energy information collection and monitoring systems within the Federal Government. Directs the Secretary to inform the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration whether the energy information now being collected is sufficient, whether changes are needed, and if so, to direct the Administrator to make the necessary changes. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report examining the standards for activation of the programs. Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth provisions relating to administration and enforcement, including: (1) application of provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 to regulations, orders, and Presidential actions undertaken pursuant to this Act; and (2) setting forth monetary penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to include this Act within those Acts for which the Secretary shall provide for making adjustments to any rule, regulation or order in order to prevent special hardship or inequity. Extends, until October 1, 1989, the authority for international voluntary agreements with respect to the International Energy Program under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Terminates this Act on October 1, 1989.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit public utility property which otherwise qualifies as solar, wind, geothermal, or ocean thermal energy property to be treated as such for purposes of the energy investment credit.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify for the investment tax credit public utility property which is otherwise qualified as solar, wind, geothermal, or ocean thermal energy property.

Vorschlag für einen Beschluß des Rates zur Festlegung eines sektoralen Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprogramms auf dem Gebiet der Rohstoffe 1982 - 1985 (EG-Dok. 7688/81) (G-SIG: 09000736)

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 July 1981

Beschluß Nr. 82/402/EWG

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981 - Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue geothermal leases in any lands administered by another Federal agency or department. Revises the definition of "known geothermal resource area" to mean an area where the Secretary determines the prospects for extraction of geothermal resources for generating electricity in commercial quantities warrant substantial expenditures. Requires that lands within a known geothermal resource area which are offered for lease and which receive no bids be declassified and leased to the first qualified applicant. Entitles the first qualified applicant for a lease not within a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease if the land involved is not designated a known geothermal resource area within one year of the application being filed and before the lease is issued. Permits such an applicant to match the highest competitive bid for such land if that land is designated within such time period. Entitles the applicant or lessee responsible for the exploration resulting in the designation of a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease for all lands in the designated area for which the applicant or lessee had filed applications prior to such exploration. Requires that geothermal leases provide for a royalty of: (1) not less than ten percent or more than 15 percent of the value of the energy produced and sold for electrical generation; or (2) not less than five percent or more than ten percent of such value produced for nonelectrical use. Provides, in certain cases, that the term "commercial quantities" shall include, either: (1) a drilled well and a bona fide sale for delivery; or (2) proof of a commitment to construct utilization facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to consider an additional extension, of up to ten years, of an extended primary lease term if construction of such facilities has not been possible due to administrative delays beyond the lessee's control or demonstrated marginal economics of such facilities and if there has been substantial investment in development of the lease. Requires the lessee to make bona fide efforts to resolve such problems. Increases the State-wide acreage limitation for Federal geothermal leases from 24,480 acres to 51,200 acres. Authorizes the Secretary to increase such limitation up to 115,200 acres at any time after 15 years from the effective date of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (currently such limitation may be increased to 51,200 acres). Excepts from the counting of such limitation leases which contain wells capable of commercial production and leases operated under approved operating, drilling, or development contracts. Permits readjustment of geothermal lease terms and conditions at 20 year intervals beginning 20 years after the date production is commenced (currently such readjustment is permitted at ten year intervals beginning ten years after geothermal steam is produced). Prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases on acquired lands of other Federal agencies or departments without the consent of the agency or department head. Authorizes the issuance of free use permits for: (1) noncommercial application of geothermal resources in lands administered by the Secretary; and (2) surface use and use of geothermal resources for the continued operation of any geothermal energy research and development facility, pilot plant, or demonstration facility the Federal interest in which is transferred. Permits the head of each Federal agency to develop, for the benefit of the agency, the geothermal energy resources within the lands under its jurisdiction provided such use is in the public interest and will not deter commercial development which might be more beneficial. Authorizes the issuance of leases and exploration and testing activities on lands subject to wilderness study and on national forest lands identified by the President for further use planning. Requires that such leases include stipulations to ensure that such activities will not permanently impair the wilderness values of such lands.

A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30, 1981, to June 30, 1985: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Authorizes appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Sets ceilings on funds allocated for: (1) nuclear reactor regulation, including gas-cooled thermal reactor preapplication review; (2) inspection and enforcement; (3) standards development; (4) nuclear material safety and safeguard; (5) nuclear regulatory research; (6) program technical support; and (7) program direction and administration. Limits the Commission's authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with universities to not more than one percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for nuclear regulatory research. Prohibits the Commission from reprogramming the funds authorized to be appropriated for any activity under this Act by an increase or decrease in excess of $500,000 for a period of 30 calendar days after notice of such action to the appropriate Congressional committees unless each committee has transmitted a written notice that it has no objection to such action. Authorizes the Commission to retain monies received for cooperative nuclear research programs for salaries and expenses for such programs and to transfer sums from the amounts appropriated under this Act to other Government agencies which perform the work for which such appropriations were made. Authorizes payments under this Act only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Sets a ceiling on the amount of funds which may be used for the acquisition and installation of equipment for the small test prototype nuclear data link program or for any other program for the collection and transmission to the Commission of data from licensed nuclear reactors during abnormal conditions. Exempts from such limitation equipment for which the Commission prepares and submits to Congress a specific acquisition and installation proposal unless either House of Congress rejects such proposal within 60 days of submission. Limits the amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act for fiscal year 1982 which may be used to continue tests at the Loss-of-Fluid Test Facility. Makes available from amounts authorized to be appropriated for program direction and administration funds for interim consolidation of Commission headquarters staff offices in the District of Columbia and in Bethesda, Maryland, but not for relocation of offices of Commission members outside of the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Commission to use funds, in the absence of a State or local emergency preparedness plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to issue an operating license for a nuclear reactor if there is a State, local, or utility plan for the public health and safety. Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act to promulgate or publish a safety goal for nuclear reactor regulation until after public hearings on such goal have been held. Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act to assist the General Public Utilities Corporation with the decontamination, clean-up, repair, or rehabilitation of facilities at Three Mile Island Unit 2. Permits the Commission to use funds to monitor or inspect such activities and to carry out regulatory functions with respect to the facilities at Three Mile Island. Requires the Commission to use funds from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Office of Nuclear Materials, Safety and Safeguards to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy specifying interagency procedures for the disposition of radioactive materials resulting from the cleanup of Three Mile Island Unit 2. Authorizes the use of funds for the issuance of nuclear reactor license amendments prior to the conduct of required hearings and after notice to the State in which the facility is located if the amendment involves no significant hazards consideration. Authorizes the use of funds for the issuance of temporary operating licenses, prior to the conduct of required hearings, for fuel loading, testing, and operation of nuclear reactors at a power level not to exceed five percent of the rated full thermal power. Establishes an independent Temporary Advisory Panel to evaluate the nuclear powerplant licensing process. Requires the Panel to report its evaluation within a specified time period to the Commission and specified Congressional committees. Terminates the Panel upon submission of such report. Requires the Commission to set forth its views on the Panel's report and recommend improvements for the nuclear powerplant licensing process to such Congressional committees.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow the residential energy credit for certain wood burning stoves.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a residential energy conservation tax credit for wood burning stoves.

Coal Pipeline Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1981

Coal Pipeline Act of 1981 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize a person to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) for a certificate of public convenience to construct, operate, or maintain a coal pipeline or to extend an existing coal pipeline. Directs the Commission to approve the application if the public convenience will be enhanced. Permits any person holding such a certificate to acquire rights-of-way on private lands by exercise of the power of eminent domain. Limits the scope of such exercise regarding rights to water or to certain historic or significant lands. Requires coal pipeline certificate holders to fulfill relevant common carrier transportation and service obligations. Requires the line pipe of all pipelines to be located underground, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with environmental protection, safety, and good engineering and technological practices. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant or renew to a certificate holder rights-of-way on Federal lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, or extension of coal pipelines. Requires the Secretgary to first consult with the heads of other agencies which may administer such Federal lands. Requires a right-of-way to be granted or renewed in accordance with specified provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe additional terms and conditions. Exempts existing coal pipeline rights-of-way and law suits commenced prior to enactment of this Act from certain provisions of this Act. Prohibits the United States or its agents from using or claiming water within any State for a coal pipeline unless pursuant to State substantive and procedural law. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations establishing uniform Federal standards applicable to certain aspects of coal pipeline facilities. Exempts existing coal pipelines from certain such standards. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of Transportation, to institute a civil action to enforce any such regulation. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, to institute a civil action to enforce any provision of this Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for any person failing to comply with any provision or regulation of this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to expand the dwelling units with respect to which the credit for energy conservation expenditures may be allowed to dwelling units the construction of which was substantially completed before January 1, 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant the income tax credit for residential energy conservation expenditures to dwelling units substantially completed before January 1, 1980.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not participate in the Yamal natural gas pipeline project, and urging the President to secure the cooperation of the nations of Western Europe and Japan in developing alternative Free World energy sources.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1981

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) prohibit U.S. participation in the Yamal natural gas pipeline project in the Soviet Union; (2) urge Western European nations and Japan not to participate in such project; (3) propose and enlist the cooperation of Western European nations and Japan in an alternative energy diversification project; and (4) promote this alternative energy diversification project.

Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1981

Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1981 - Authorizes the President, if there is a severe petroleum shortage to implement a standby regulation providing for: (1) the mandatory allocation of crude oil, residential fuel oil, and any refined petroleum product; and (2) under certain circumstances, the imposition of price controls. Directs the President to promulgate such a general standby regulation within 90 days after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the implementation of such regulation unless the President has transmitted notice to Congress in an energy action message pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and neither House of Congress has disapproved the message within 15 days. Provides that the regulation shall be effective for no more than 90 days, except that there may be a 60-day extension if the severe shortage continues. Terminates the President's allocation authority at such time unless a new energy action message has been submitted and has not been disapproved. Sets forth civil penalties for the violation of the standby regulation or any order issued pursuant to this Act. Terminates this Act on January 1, 1985.

REPORT ON THE APPLICATION OF COUNCIL REGULATION No. 1302/78 CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS TO EXPLOIT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES#REPORT ON THE APPLICATION OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) N° 1303/78 ON THE GRANTING OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY SAVING

European Union · European Commission · 17 July 1981

Henry E. Thomas, IV, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs), vice Leslie J. Goldman.

United States · United States Senate · 16 July 1981

A resolution waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 4144) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1981

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4144 (Energy and water development).

William Addison Vaughan, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environmental Protection, Safety and Emergency Preparedness), vice Ruth C. Clusen, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 15 July 1981

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1981 - Makes the United States liable for damages to: (1) certain individuals who resided in the vicinity of or worked on the Nevada nuclear test site and were exposed to low-level radiation during specified periods; and (2) certain uranium miners in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah who died from or contracted acute leukemia, lung cancer, or other cancer identified by the Advisory Panel on the Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation and Uranium. Extends such liability for damage to specified sheep herds caused by the Nancy nuclear detonation or the Harry nuclear detonation. Bars actions for damages under this Act after a specified date. Grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the appropriate district court for actions under this Act. Establishes, within the Department of Health and Human Services, an Advisory Panel on the Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation and Uranium. Directs the Advisory Panel to identify those cancers and diseases that are more likely to develop in human beings after exposure to low-level radiation or after working in uranium mines. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint such personnel as may be necessary to enable the Advisory Panel to carry out its functions under this Act. Requires that the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall provide such administrative support services as the Advisory Panel may request. Directs the Advisory Panel to report its findings to Congress within one year. Exempts the Advisory Panel from the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary to assess the adverse health effects resulting from the atomic weapons test program at the Nevada test site. Transfers to the Department of Health and Human Services all functions of the Department of Energy concerning the health effects of radiation on human beings.

National Oil Shale Leasing Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

National Oil Shale Leasing Act of 1981 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to lease lands containing oil shale deposits. Permits such leases to exceed 5120 acres of land if necessary to permit long-term commercial operations. Increases the number of such leases which may be held to two in any State and four nationwide. Permits the acquisition of one additional lease in a State by a lessee who has achieved commercial production in both existing leases and is within ten years of exhausting the reserves on one of the leases. Authorizes the unlimited issuance of leases to avoid bypassing small acreages of oil shale resources which otherwise could not be mined economically. Authorizes the Secretary to issue leases to allow the extraction of minerals in addition to oil shale. Authorizes lessees of oil shale lands to lease additional lands for support operations. Prohibits mining on such additional lands. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such additional leases after considering the need for such lands, the environmental impact, and the public interest. Requires the lease to include provisions for protection of the environment and other resource values and the payment of rent. Provides for the judicial review of a decision of the Secretary to lease lands containing oil shale. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to transfer from the Secretary of Energy to the Secretary of the Interior functions relating to fostering competition for Federal leases, the establishment of diligence requirements for operations conducted on Federal leases, setting rates of production for Federal leases, and specifying the procedures, terms, and conditions for the acquisition and disposition of Federal royalty interests taken in kind. Terminates the Leasing Liaison Committee established under such Act.

A bill to amend the Energy Security Act to authorize the Synthetic Fuels Corporation to guarantee loans and other obligations issued by local units of government to mitigate adverse impacts of synthetic fuel projects.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the Synthetic Fuels Corporation to guarantee loans and other obligations issued by local governments to mitigate adverse social and economic impacts of synthetic fuel projects under the Corporation's jurisdiction. Permits the Corporation to guarantee loans in an aggregate amount up to ten percent of its aggregate obligational authority under such Act. Limits the Corporation's authority under this Act to loans or obligations with a maturity of 30 years or less.

State Energy Block Grant Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

State Energy Block Grant Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to States and local government units for energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Sets forth the allocation formula for annual financial assistance to States and U.S. territories and possessions. Requires a State receiving assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Sets forth the types of energy conservation and supply activities for which the grant money received by a State may be used. Prohibits the use of such funds for: (1) administrative expenses in excess of 20 percent of the total costs of the State programs funded under this Act; (2) the costs of applying for a grant under this Act; (3) promoting energy conservation or supply development through mass media; or (4) satisfying any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal funds as a condition for the receipt of Federal funds. Directs the Secretary to allocate 20 percent of the funds available to each State under this Act to the following categories of communities within a State: (1) metropolitan cities and urban counties in metropolitan areas; (2) local government units within metropolitan areas (other than metropolitan cities and urban counties); and (3) nonmetropolitan areas. Entitles metropolitan cities and urban counties to annual grants, the amounts of which shall be determined by the Secretary according to a specified formula. Provides for grants to other local government units and nonmetropolitan areas to be made by the Governor of the State on the basis of applications submitted by such units. Requires a local government unit receiving assistance under this Act to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Requires a report and necessary revisions by the chief executive officer of a State on the intended use of grant money prior to expenditure. Directs the Secretary to review each report and revision and disapprove any not in compliance with this Act or not equitably distributing funds or services within the State. Requires a State to revise a disapproved report or revision. Requires a State to make activity reports available for public inspection in the State and to Congress, the Department of Energy, the Comptroller General, and any interested public agencies. Requires periodic State audits. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 to carry out this Act. Provides for the payment to the States of a specified amount of Federal home energy assistance funds for low-income residential weatherization and energy conservation activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on October 1, 1984. Repeals provisions relating to energy conservation and weatherization assistance in the Energy Security Act, the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, the National Energy Extension Service Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970.

Low Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Low-Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to assist households with incomes below a specified level to meet home energy costs. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 to carry out such program 100 percent of all funds received by the Federal Government from collections and settlements for fuel overcharges, less all identifiable legitimate claims for such overcharges. Grants to the Governor of a State the discretion to allocate such grants as needed. Allocates funds for States, U.S. territories and possessions, and Indian tribes. Requires that a reasonable amount of such funds be reserved by each State for energy crisis intervention. Requires a State to submit to the Secretary an application for each fiscal year. Conditions allotments, after the first fiscal year in which a State receives funds, on the holding of public hearings in such State on the use and distribution of such funds. Requires that an applicant State agree to: (1) use such funds in accordance with this Act; (2) describe the households eligible for home energy assistance and give priority to certain households; (3) conduct outreach activities to inform people of the availability of such assistance; (4) coordinate activities with similar State and Federal programs; (5) describe the amount of assistance to be provided to participating households; (6) give special consideration in designating local administrative agencies to local public or private nonprofit agencies receiving funds under any other low-income energy assistance or weatherization program; (7) establish notification procedures in connection with direct payments by the State to home energy suppliers; (8) treat owners and renters equitably under the program under this Act; (9) use a maximum of ten percent of the State allotment for administrative expenses; (10) provide for fiscal control and fund accounting procedures and prepare an annual audit of expenditures under such program; and (11) cooperate with any Federal investigations pursuant to this Act. Requires the State to repay to the United States any amounts not expended under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to offset such amounts against future grants to such State. Prohibits exclusion from participation in, or denial of benefits from, any program or activity funded under this Act on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Directs the Secretary to withhold funds from any State which does not use its allotment in accordance with this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding funds from a State for a minor failure to comply with this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct investigations in States to evaluate and insure compliance with this Act. Prohibits the use of grants under this Act for the purchase or improvement of land or for the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement of any building or facility, except under specified circumstances.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to limit the application of the subsidized energy financing limitations on certain tax credit to Federal subsidies, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove from the subsidized energy financing limitation, for purposes of determining expenditures which qualify for the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit, energy financing received under State or local programs. Removes industrial development bond proceeds from the formula for reducing the qualified investment in energy property for purposes of the investment tax credit.

Förderung der fortgeschrittenen Reaktorlinien Schneller Brüter und Hochtemperaturreaktor (G-SIG: 09000664)

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 July 1981

Versuche im BMFT, die Förderung des Schnellen Brutreaktors (SNR) einseitig zu Lasten des Hochtemperaturreaktors (HTR) zu bevorzugen, finanzielle und technische Gründe für diese Überlegungen und deren Vereinbarkeit mit den energie- und industriepolitischen Zielvorstellungen der Bundesregierung

A bill to amend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1981

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30, 1981, to June 30, 1985: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1981

Petroleum Disruption Management Act of 1981 - Title I: Sequential Management Authority and Activation - Directs the President to prescribe (and transmit to Congress for approval) four petroleum disruption management programs: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve distribution program; (2) a private dedicated reserve program (PDR); (3) a national crude oil sharing program; and (4) a petroleum product disruption management program. Prohibits approval of a program unless each House of Congress, within 30 days of transmittal of a program, passes a resolution approving the program. Requires the President to submit a revised program if any program is not approved. Provides for the activation of a program whenever the President determines that a substantial or severe crude oil or energy supply disruption or interruption exists or is imminent, or a program is necessary in order to comply with the international energy program, and an approving joint resolution is passed within six days of transmittal. Limits such programs to 120 days duration. Permits the President to request successive 120-day extensions. Title II: Private Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Storage Incentives - Directs the President to report on the advisability and alternative means of: (1) reducing the tax liability of persons who draw down crude oil and petroleum product reserves during oil supply disruptions; and (2) providing tax or other incentives for the construction of private-sector oil and petroleum product storage facilities and the maintenance of increased private-sector crude oil or petroleum product reserves. Title III: Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Private Dedicated Reserve Distribution - Authorizes the President to distribute crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, upon a determination that a substantial crude oil disruption exists, in amounts not in excess of 300,000 barrels daily for no more than 90 days annually. Provides for such distributions on a pro rata basis. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan from becoming effective unless each House of Congress passes a resolution approving the Plan within 30 days of the Plan's transmittal to Congress. Requires that during a substantial crude oil disruption allocation shall be as provided for in this Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report evaluating the expansion of the physical capacity of the Reserve through the use of temporary storage facilities. Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a PDR. Requires the rule establishing the PDR to: (1) provide for the equitable distribution of crude oil at competitive prices; (2) require designated refiners to provide crude oil to any qualified refiner experiencing a supply disruption; (3) distribute crude oil to such qualified refiners to permit them to operate at 95 percent of the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the obligation of each designated refiner to sell crude oil to qualified refiners shall be a given percentage of each designated refiner's average crude oil runs to distallation units during the previous 12 months; and (5) provide that the price paid by a qualified refiner will not exceed a stated level. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report determining the minimum volume of reserves to be maintained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and analyzing the advisability of distributing crude oil from the Reserve in lieu of activating the PDR. Title IV: National Crude Oil Sharing Program - Directs the President to promulgate a rule establishing a national crude oil sharing program. Requires the rule establishing such program to: (1) provide for the equitable sharing of crude oil at competitive prices among all regions during a severe disruption; (2) require refiners to offer for sale any crude oil supplies that would permit their refineries to operate in excess of the national utilization rate; (3) assure that refiners are able to purchase sufficient crude oil to permit operation at the national utilization rate; (4) provide that the price paid by a refiner will not exceed the weight-averaged price during the previous 60-day period; (5) provide for directives requiring a refiner to adjust the percentage yield of a refined petroleum product in order to increase output of that product in a time of short supply; and (6) provide for the adjustment of the quantities of crude oil allocated among refiners so as to ensure desired production levels. Title V: Petroleum Product Programs - Directs the President to promulgate a standby regulation which when implemented will provide for the mandatory allocation of refined petroleum products produced in or imported into the country in amounts specified in and at ceiling prices specified in such regulation. Requires the standby regulation to provide for: (1) protection of public health, safety, and welfare (including maintenance of residential heating), and national defense; (2) maintenance of all public services; (3) maintenance of agricultural operations; (4) preservation of an economically sound and competitive petroleum industry; (5) equitable distribution of refined petroleum products at equitable prices; (6) allocation of refined petroleum products necessary to explore for and extract fuels and minerals; (7) economic efficiency; and (8) minimization of economic distortion. Requires the standby regulation, in specifying prices, to provide for a dollar-for-dollar pass through of net increases in the cost of crude oil and refined petroleum products at all levels of distribution from the producer to the retail level. Requires such regulation to provide for the establishment of a State set-aside program for refined petroleum products to be activated on a State-by-State basis. Provides that authority to carry out any rationing contingency plan under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act shall expire when this Act becomes effective. Title VI: Establishment of Advisory, Data Collection and Coordination Functions - Directs the President to establish: (1) an Energy Emergency Council, to be composed of members of the executive branch, to advise the President on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the activation and management of its programs; and (2) an Energy Advisory Committee, to consist of members of the petroleum industry and consumers, to advise the President and the Council on matters relevant to the implementation of this Act and the activation and management of its programs. Directs the Council, after consultation with the Committee, to evaluate the current energy information collection and monitoring systems within the Federal Government. Directs the Secretary to inform the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration whether the energy information now being collected is sufficient, whether changes are needed, and if so, to direct the Administrator to make the necessary changes. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report examining the standards for activation of the programs. Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth provisions relating to administration and enforcement, including: (1) application of provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 to regulations, orders, and Presidential actions undertaken pursuant to this Act; and (2) setting forth monetary penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to include any rule, regulation, or order issued under this Act in adjustment provisions to prevent special hardship or inequity. Extends, until October 1, 1989, the authority for international voluntary agreements with respect to the International Energy Program under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Terminates this Act on October 1, 1989.

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1982

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1981

Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1982 - Title I: Department of Defense-Civil - Appropriates specified sums for fiscal year 1982 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 $130,000,000 in fiscal year 1982. Modifies the project for the Cuyahoga River Basin, Ohio, to provide for relocation of utilities in the vicinity of the Cleveland Zoo at full Federal expense. Makes funds available for: (1) emergency shore protection at Beverly Shores, Indiana; (2) dike construction at the lower and upper end of Lake Neark, Arkansas; (3) channel widening and bends easing at Grays Harbor, Washington; and (4) operation and maintenance of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal portion of the Illinois Waterway. Specifies the discount rate for the Saginaw River project in Michigan. Renames the Clayton Lake in Oklahoma "Sardis Lake." Title II: Department of the Interior - Appropriates specified sums for fiscal year 1982 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; and (5) general administration in the offices of the Commissioner and regional offices of 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. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for the McGee Creek project in Oklahoma for acquisition of subsurface or mineral rights. Makes funds available to the Yuma Mesa Irrigation and Drainage District and the Unit B Irrigation and Drainage District, both in Arizona, for an additional regulatory pump and additional pumping capacity at the Yuma Mesa pumping plant and for Unit B's share of the cost of rehabilitation of existing motors at such plant. Title III: Department of Energy - Appropriates specified sums for fiscal year 1982 for operating expenses and plant and capital equipment expenses of the Department of Energy for: (1) energy supply, research and development activities and carrying out the West Valley Demonstration Project Act; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) general science and research activities; (4) atomic energy defense activities; and (5) departmental administration. Makes funds available for Department of Energy salaries and 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) the purchase of one fixed wing aircraft for replacement only; (2) construction of Surprise Valley Area Service in California; and (3) official reception and representation expenses. Limits gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans. 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 energy supply, research and development activities, uranium supply and enrichment activities, general science and research activities, atomic energy defense activities, and departmental administration. Prohibits the increase or decrease of any such appropriation by more than five percent by such reprogramming. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 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) the U.S. share of expenses of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin; (5) salaries and expenses of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (6) expenses of the U.S. member of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and the U.S. share of expenses of such Commission; (7) the Tennessee Valley Authority Fund; and (8) salaries and expenses of the Water Resources Council. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by this Act for the development of a comprehensive plan for the systematic safety evaluation of all currently operating utilization facilities licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for the Water Resources Council by this Act for an Independent Project Review, expenses of River Basin Commissions, grants to States, or the Upper Mississippi Comprehensive Management Plan. 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.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify the definition of geothermal energy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the percentage depletion allowance for any geothermal energy source (currently, such energy must be in "deposits"). Qualifies for the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit all of the equipment of a system using both geothermal energy and a source not eligible for a credit if geothermal energy provides more than 80 percent of the energy for which the system was designed. Allows such credits for portions of such systems which produce, distribute, or use a source of energy which is at least 50 percent geothermal energy.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an additional 3 years for the completion of certain requirements necessary for the extension through 1990 of the energy investment tax credit for long-term projects.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to application of the energy percentage for purposes of the investment tax credit, to extend by three years the periods for completion of certain engineering and construction requirements necessary for the extension through 1990 of such credit for long-term projects.

Kernfusion (G-SIG: 09000650)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 July 1981

Staatliche Förderung der Fusionsforschung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, internationale Zusammenarbeit, geförderte Forschungsinstitutionen und Großprojekte, alternative Entwicklungen und neue technische Konzeptionen; Untersuchungen über die Auswirkungen von Tritium auf die Umwelt, Verwendungsmöglichkeiten im wissenschaftlich-technischen Bereich, Stand der Planungen für ein Tritiumlabor in der Kernforschungsanlage Jülich, Handhabung von Lithium und Risikoeinschätzungen für den Lithiumkreislauf, Wiederaufarbeitung und Entsorgung von radioaktiv kontaminiertem Strukturmaterial aus Fusionsreaktoren; Lösung der technischen Probleme bei der Entwicklung eines Fusionsreaktors, Risikoabschätzung bei der Anwendung der Kernfusion, mögliche Proliferationsrisiken

COMMUNITY POSITION FOR THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON NEW AND RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY (NAIROBI- AUGUST 1981) (Presented by the Commission to the Council)

European Union · European Commission · 9 July 1981

Alvin W. Trivelpiece, of California, to be Director of the Office of Energy Research, vice Edward Allan Frieman, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 8 July 1981

Jan W. Mares, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy), vice George Fumich, Jr., resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 8 July 1981

Act for the Implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1981

Act for the Implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for: (1) intentionally possessing or transferring any material in fact containing plutonium or uranium which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to property; or (2) stealing, embezzling, or threatening to use any such material.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to limit the application of the subsidized energy financing limitations on certain tax credits to Federal subsidies, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove from the subsidized energy financing limitation, for purposes of determining expenditures which qualify for the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit, energy financing received under State or local programs. Removes industrial development bond proceeds from the formula for reducing the qualified investment in energy property for purposes of the investment tax credit.

Bericht der Bundesregierung an den Deutschen Bundestag über "Umweltradioaktivität und Strahlenbelastung im Jahre 1979" (G-SIG: 09000712)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 July 1981

Zivilisatorisch bedingte Erhöhung der Strahlenexposition aus natürlichen Strahlenquellen, u.a. durch Emissionen von Kohlekraftwerken sowie durch die Verwendung von Baumaterialien mit einem erheblichen Anteil an radioaktiven Stoffen, geringfügige Erhöhung der Strahlenexposition der Bevölkerung in der Umgebung kerntechnischer Anlagen, Verwendung von radioaktiven Stoffen und ionisierenden Strahlen in Forschung, Technik und im Haushalt, Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung des Strahlenschutzes

Sicherung inländischer mineralischer Rohstoffe (G-SIG: 09000654)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 July 1981

Derzeitiger Umfang und mittelfristige Entwicklung des Inlandverbrauchs an mineralischen Rohstoffen und seiner Deckung aus heimischen Rohstoffvorkommen, Importe von Steinen und Erden, Schutz der einheimischen Lagerstätten und Verbesserung des Kenntnisstandes über diese Lagerstätten, baurechtliche Absicherung der Rohstofflagerstätten durch die Kommunen, Einbeziehung des Problems der Rohstoffversorgung und Rohstoffsicherung in die Raumordnung, u.a. Ergänzung des Raumordnungsgesetzes um eine Rohstoffsicherungsklausel, Möglichkeiten im Bereich des Bundesrechts zur Verbesserung des Lagerstättenschutzes

Anthony G. Sousa, of Hawaii, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 20, 1984, vice George R. Hall, term expired.

United States · United States Senate · 30 June 1981

Draft COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) giving instructions to the Commission concerning the negotiation of amendments to the Agreements for Cooperation concluded by the European Atomic Energy Community with Sweden and with Switzerland in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion#Draft COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) approving the conclusion by the Commission of Protocols amending the AGreements for Cooperation in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion concluded by the European Atomic Energy Community with Sweden and with Switzerland (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

European Union · European Commission · 30 June 1981

A bill to amend section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1981

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to lease lands containing oil shale deposits. Permits such leases to exceed 5,120 acres of land if necessary to permit long-term commercial operations. Increases the number of leases which may be held to two in any State and four nationwide. Permits the acquisition of one additional lease in a State by a lessee who has achieved commercial production in both existing leases and is within ten years of exhausting the reserves on one of the leases. Authorizes the unlimited issuance of leases to avoid bypassing small acreages of oil shale resources which otherwise could not be mined economically. Authorizes the Secretary to lease additional lands required in support of operations necessary for the recovery of oil shale. Includes within such operations the disposal of oil shale waste and the building of facilities; but excludes the removal of any mineral deposits. Authorizes the Secretary to issue leases for additional lands after considering the need for such lands, the environmental impact, and determining that the public interest will be served. States that a lease shall include lands the Secretary determines are necessary to achieve the purposes for which the lease is issued and shall contain provisions needed to protect environmental and other resource values. Sets forth guidelines for other lease provisions, including rent and duration.

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1981

Geothermal Steam Act of 1981 - Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue geothermal leases in lands administered by another Federal agency or department, including public, withdrawn, or acquired lands. Revises the definition of "known geothermal resource area" to mean an area where the Secretary determines the prospects for extraction of geothermal resources for generating electricity in commercial quantities warrant substantial expenditures. Requires that lands within a known geothermal resource area which are offered for lease and which receive no bids be declassified and leased to the first qualified applicant. Entitles the first qualified applicant for a lease not within a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease if the land involved is not designated a known geothermal resource area within one year of the application being filed and before the lease is issued. Permits such an applicant to match the highest competitive bid for such land if that land is designated a known geothermal resource area within such time period. Entitles the applicant or lessee responsible for the exploration resulting in the designation of a known geothermal resource area to a noncompetitive lease for all lands in the designated area for which the applicant or lessee had filed applications prior to such exploration. Requires that geothermal leases provide for a royalty of: (1) not less than ten percent or more than 15 percent of the value of the energy produced and sold for electrical generation; or (2) not less than five percent or more than ten percent of such value produced for nonelectrical use. Provides, in certain cases, that the term "commercial quantities" shall include, either: (1) a drilled well and a bona fide sale for delivery; or (2) proof of a commitment to construct utilization facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to consider an additional extension, of up to ten years, of an extended primary lease term if construction of such facilities has not been possible due to administrative delays beyond the lessee's control or demonstrated marginal economics of such facilities and if there has been substantial investment in development of the lease. Requires the lessee to make bona fide efforts to resolve such problems. Increases the State-wide acreage limitation for Federal geothermal leases from 24,480 acres to 51,200 acres. Authorizes the Secretary to increase such limitation up to 115,200 acres at any time after 15 years from the effective date of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (currently such limitation may be increased to 51,200 acres). Excepts from the counting of such limitation leases which contain wells capable of commercial production and leases operated under approved operating, drilling, or development contracts. Permits readjustment of geothermal lease terms and conditions at 20 year intervals beginning 20 years after the date production is commenced (currently such readjustment is permitted at ten year intervals beginning ten years after geothermal steam is produced). Prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases on acquired lands of other Federal agencies or departments without the consent of the agency or department head. Requires the Secretary to establish a buffer zone around Yellowstone National Park and along the southern border of Lassen Volcanic National Park in which no leases shall be issued on Federal lands. Permits geothermal leases within a specified area within the Island Park caldera of Yellowstone National Park. Requires lessees in the Island Park caldera to implement monitoring programs to detect any significant adverse effects on the thermal features of Yellowstone National Park. Authorizes the Secretary to issue leases within such Parks outside the buffer zones. Requires such lessees to implement monitoring programs. Allows modification of buffer zones if necessary. Prohibits exploration, development, or production activities on a lease which are adversely affecting the thermal features of such Parks. Sets forth procedures for judicial review of a decision by the Secretary. Authorizes the issuance of free use permits for: (1) noncommercial application of geothermal resources in lands administered by the Secretary; and (2) surface use and use of geothermal resources for the continued operation of any geothermal energy research and development facility, pilot plant, or demonstration facility the Federal interest in which is transferred. Permits the head of each Federal agency to develop, for the benefit of the agency, the geothermal energy resources within the lands under its jurisdiction, provided such use is in the public interest and will not deter commercial development which might be more beneficial. Authorizes the issuance of leases and exploration and testing activities on lands subject to wilderness study and on national forest lands identified by the President for further use planning. Requires that such leases include stipulations to ensure that such activities will not permanently impair the wilderness values of such lands.

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1981

State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981 - Title I: State Energy Plans - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to States and Indian tribes for energy conservation programs. Requires a State to submit to the Secretary a State energy plan in order to receive such assistance. Requires that such plan describe: (1) the State's energy supply and demand and its energy conservation and renewable resources goals and policies; (2) the programs the State will implement to achieve its energy goals and an implementation schedule; (3) the process established for the solicitation and consideration of the views of local governments, regional councils, Indian tribes, local educational agencies, and the public; and (4) how the State intends to implement State energy programs established pursuant to other law. Directs the Secretary to approve a State energy plan or modification thereto unless the plan or modification does not comply with this title and is inconsistent with Federal law. Requires written notice of disapproval of a State's application for assistance or of a recipient State's failure to comply with this title or to establish programs required under Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) withhold financial assistance for any part of a State energy plan not in compliance with this title until compliance occurs; and (2) suspend payments to noncomplying recipient States. Specifies the method for annual allocation of funds under this Act among the States, U.S. territories and possessions, and Indian tribes. Directs the Secretary to amend existing agreements for financial assistance with a State in connection with State energy conservation plans, energy conservation programs for schools, hospitals, and municipal and public care institution buildings, or energy planning programs to transfer available funds under such agreements for development or implementation of an approved State energy plan. Specifies the amount of non-Federal assistance which a State must provide to develop and implement the State energy plan. Limits the amount of Federal funds which may be used for administrative costs. Requires States receiving energy grants under this title to report to the Secretary and keep records on actions under such grants. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct annual reviews and audits to insure that States are implementing their energy plans; and (2) report annually to Congress on the program under this title. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. Title II: Local Governments - Authorizes financial assistance to local governments upon approval of applications of such local governments by the Governor of the State. Requires that such applications include a community energy strategy which shall be consistent with the State energy plan. Requires an application to be forwarded to the Secretary if the Governor has not approved such application within 60 days or has disapproved it. Specifies procedures for approval or disapproval of applications not acted upon by the Governor and review of applications disapproved by the Governor. Requires the allocation of funds according to a specified formula to each State for distribution to the following categories of communities within that State: (1) metropolitan cities and urban counties in metropolitan areas; (2) local government units within metropolitan areas (other than metropolitan cities and urban counties); and (3) nonmetropolitan areas. Entitles metropolitan cities and urban counties to annual grants, the amounts of which shall be determined by the Secretary according to a specified formula. Provides for grants to other local government units and nonmetropolitan areas to be made by the Governor on the basis of applications submitted by such units. Specifies the amount of non-Federal assistance which a local government unit must provide for any activity assisted under this title. Limits the amount of Federal funds which may be used for administrative costs. Requires local government units receiving energy grants under this title to report to the Secretary and keep records on the use of such grants. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress on action taken by such local government units. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal State energy conservation programs. Title III: Weatherization - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary to include materials, devices, or measures which promote energy efficiency in the definition of "weatherization materials" for purposes of the weatherization assistance program of a State, upon petition by the Governor of that State and without regard to certain consultation requirements under such Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for the weatherization assistance program.

A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to permit certain ancillary leases to be issued in connection with oil shale leases, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1981

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to permit any person or corporation having an oil shale lease for the extraction and reduction of shale to apply for an ancillary lease of up to 6,400 acres for public lands to be used in connection with such extraction and reduction activities. Sets forth the terms and conditions which must be contained in such lease.

Low Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1981

Low-Income Fuel and Weatherization Supplementary Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to assist households with incomes below a specified level to meet home energy costs. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 to carry out such program 100 percent of all funds received by the Federal Government from collections and settlements for fuel overcharges, less all identifiable legitimate claims for such overcharges. Grants to the Governor of a State the discretion to allocate such grants as needed. Allocates funds for States, U.S. territories and possessions, and Indian tribes. Requires that a reasonable amount of such funds be reserved by each State for energy crisis intervention. Requires a State to submit to the Secretary an application for each fiscal year. Conditions allotments after the first fiscal year in which a State receives funds on the holding of public hearings in such State on the use and distribution of such funds. Requires that an applicant State agree to: (1) use such funds in accordance with this Act; (2) describe the households eligible for home energy assistance and give priority to certain households; (3) conduct outreach activities to inform people of the availability of such assistance; (4) coordinate activities with similar State and Federal programs; (5) describe the amount of assistance to be provided to participating households; (6) give special consideration in designating local administrative agencies to local public or private nonprofit agencies receiving funds under any other low-income energy assistance or weatherization program; (7) establish notification procedures in connection with direct payments by the State to home energy suppliers; (8) treat owners and renters equitably under the program under this Act; (9) use a maximum of ten percent of the State allotment for administrative expenses; (10) provide for fiscal control and fund accounting procedures and prepare an annual audit of expenditures under such program; and (11) cooperate with any Federal investigations pursuant to this Act. Requires the State to repay to the United States any amounts not expended under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to offset such amounts against future grants to such State. Prohibits exclusion from participation in, or denial of benefits from, any program or activity funded under this Act on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Directs the Secretary to withhold funds from any State which does not use its allotment in accordance with this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding funds from a State for a minor failure to comply with this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct investigations in States to evaluate and insure compliance with this Act. Prohibits the use of grants under this Act for the purchase or improvement of land or for the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement of any building or facility, except under specified circumstances.

A bill to authorize the construction of a project for pumped-storage hydropower development and other purposes at Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case, South Dakota.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1981

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility as part of the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case project, South Dakota.

A bill to authorize the construction of a project for pumped-storage hydropower development and other purposes at Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case, South Dakota.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1981

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility as part of the Fort Randall Dam-Lake Francis Case project, South Dakota.

Domestic Energy and Strategic Material Security Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1981

Domestic Energy and Strategic Material Security Act of 1981 - Directs the President to: (1) order the head of the appropriate Federal agencies to immediately remove restrictions not specifically required which impede the leasing and development of energy resources and strategic and critical material resources on Federal lands, as well as lands to which the Federal Government owns the mineral rights and the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) institute policies facilitating the development of energy resources and strategic and critical materials located within such areas; (3) identify any Federal restriction to such development and submit a list of such restrictions to the advisory panel established by this Act; and (4) appoint an advisory panel to review such list which shall report, within six months of receiving the list, to Congress and the President concerning such restrictions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to order substantial lease offerings within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to begin immediately for private development only. Exempts any such lease from the environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Directs the President to give leasing priority to the areas of Outer Continental Shelf that have the highest hydrocarbon potential and known hydrocarbon reserves. Directs the President to appoint the advisory panel necessary to carry out this Act. Sets forth provisions relating to panel members and their appointment. Requires the agencies involved with the implementation of this Act to annually report to Congress, providing the following minimum information: (1) the reasonableness of restrictions; (2) legislative or administrative recommendations; and (3) agency efforts to reduce constraints to leasing.