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Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm09/74open

Zweiter Teil der 26. ordentlichen Sitzungsperiode der Versammlung der Westeuropäischen Union vom 1. bis 4. Dezember 1980 (G-SIG: 09000203)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 December 1980

Wahl des Greffiers der Versammlung, Ansprache von Frau StMin Dr. Hildegard Hamm-Brücher; Empfehlungen: 355 betr. die Nordflanke und die Kommandobereiche Atlantik und Ärmelkanal 356 betr. den Schutz gegen atomare, biologische und chemische Waffen 358 betr. die Zukunft der europäischen Sicherheit 359 betr. den Stand der europäischen Sicherheit 360 betr. SALT und die britischen und französischen Nuklearstreitkräfte 361 betr. die politischen Folgewirkungen der sowjetischen Intervention in Afghanistan für Europa 362 betr. internationale Industriekonsortien und Vereinbarungen über die Zusammenarbeit bei der Herstellung von technologisch hochentwickeltem Rüstungsmaterial 363 betr. Energie und Sicherheit Richtlinie: 53 betr. Polen und die europäische Sicherheit

Bill· SS. 3243 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to assure that double payments for home energy assistance are not made on behalf of tenants in housing projects assisted by Federal, State, or local governments, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1980

Amends the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to require that a State home energy assistance plan include procedures to prevent the payment of such assistance for tenants in housing projects who already receive such assistance under any other Federal, State, or local law.

Bill· HRH.R. 8422 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to modify certain provisions relating to restricted data, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1980

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude from the definition of Restricted Data any data concerning the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy and information which is, or is derived from, information which has been published. Removes the sanctions against anyone who releases Restricted Data which that person has reason to believe will be used against the United States (if such person does so without intent to injure the United States or secure an advantage for any foreign nation).

Bill· HRH.R. 8408 (96th)referred

Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1980

Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to: (1) delegate its authority to suspend the operation of any electric rate schedule; (2) waive the requirement that a person apply for a rehearing; and (3) promulgate rules for rehearings.

Bill· HRH.R. 8401 (96th)referred

Oil Price Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1980

Title I: Crude Oil and Imported Petroleum Products: Oil Price Control Act -Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide that until the President determines that the Federal Oil Trading Corporation is established and fully operational: (1) no adjustment may be made to the base production control level of any property for the purpose of allowing crude oil to be treated as upper tier; (2) no adjustment may be made to the ceiling prices applicable to the existing categories of controlled crude oil, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and (3) in the case of categories of domestically produced crude oil not subject to ceiling prices under the Act, a ceiling price shall be established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for each such category equal to the average wellhead prices on December 1, 1980, for that category and no adjustment shall be made to any such ceiling price, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Directs the Economic Regulatory Administration to, among other things: (1) conduct a study of the average unit production costs of each category of crude oil produced in the United States and its profitability under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; (2) develop proposed pricing rules, prices, and methods of price adjustment for crude oil; and (3) issue a report to the Congress and the President. Directs the President, within 30 days of receiving the final report, to issue an Executive order prescribing pricing rules, prices and methods of adjustment which shall apply to the Federal Oil Trading Corporation (established by this Act) during its first year of operations. Establishes the Federal Oil Trading Corporation as a nonprofit corporation. Prohibits, after the Corporation is established and fully operational, any person from: (1) selling crude oil to any person other than the Corporation; (2) selling imported crude oil or petroleum products to any person other than the Corporation; and (3) purchasing crude oil or petroleum products from any person other than the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to sell all crude oil and imported petroleum products acquired by it to qualified refiners and other persons requiring crude oil or imported petroleum products for their own use in such amounts as the refiners shall require except: (1) in periods of crude oil shortage or anticipated shortage; and (2) for diversion into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Requires the Corporation to prepare annually and publish a proposed statement specifying the proposed pricing rules which shall apply to the purchase and sale of crude oil and imported petroleum products by the Corporation during the following year. Specifies provisions regarding: (1) a Board of Directors; (2) officers and employees; (3) the general authority of the Corporation; (4) an annual report to Congress; (5) the establishment of the Public Energy Fund into which Corporation revenues shall be deposited; and (6) auditing the Corporation. Title II: Domestic Petroleum Products - Directs the Economic Regulatory Administration to: (1) conduct a study of the profitability of domestic petroleum products to refiners and marketers; (2) develop a proposed price for each petroleum product; (3) determine a method to adjust prices monthly; and (4) issue a report containing the findings of the study, the proposed prices, and the method of adjustment. Directs the President, within 30 days of receiving the final report, to issue an executive order establishing pricing rules for the pricing of oil products at the wholesale, refinery, and retail levels. Title III: Emergency Authorities - Authorizes the President to: (1) require adjustments in the operations of any refinery with respect to the proportions of any petroleum product produced through such operations if such adjustments are determined necessary to assure production of any petroleum product in such proportions as are necessary or appropriate to achieve the objectives of this Act; (2) require adjustments in the amounts or crude oil of any petroleum product held in inventory by persons engaged in importing, producing, refining, marketing, or distributing such oil or oil products; (3) prohibit any person from willfully accumulating crude oil or any petroleum product in excess of the person's reasonable needs; and (4) require the allocation of any petroleum product in specified amounts. Title IV: Administration and Enforcement - Provides that the administration and enforcement provisions of the Emergency Energy Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 shall apply to this Act.

Bill· SS. 3233 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Energy Security Act by adding a domestic procurement requirement.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1980

Amends the Energy Security Act to prohibit the use of Federal funds in excess of $500,000 unless the goods to be used by contractors hired with such funds are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Waives such restriction if the contracting authority determines that: (1) such restriction is not consistent with the public interest; (2) adequate domestic goods are not available; or (3) such restriction will increase project costs more than 20 percent.

Bill· HRH.R. 8315 (96th)referred

Commuter Transportation Energy Efficiency Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1980

Commuter Transportation Energy Efficiency Act of 1980 - Title I: Individual Income Tax Credit - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit against the income tax in an amount equal to 15 percent of the cost of acquiring a qualified commuter highway vehicle. Provides for apportionment of such credit among joint acquirers. Requires a minimum three-year use of such vehicle, under penalty of recapture of such credit in the year of any cessation of such use or other disposition of the vehicle. Describes the qualifications of such vehicle, which must be at least van-size. Title II: Exclusion of Qualified Transportation Income From Gross Income - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an employee amounts paid or reimbursed by the employer for the cost of commuting to and from work on public transportation. Excludes, in addition, any services provided, or amounts contributed, by an employer in connection with a ride-sharing program that assists employees in locating and starting car pools. Excludes from gross income any compensation received by a driver in a car pool from other individuals in such car pool. Title III: Business Energy Investment Credit - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set the energy percentage for van pool vehicles at ten percent, thus making them eligible for a 20 percent investment tax credit. Excludes from the 80 percent commuting mileage requirement the number of miles the regularly scheduled driver uses such vehicle for personal purposes, if the driver is not the taxpayer. Title IV: Employer's Tax Credit for Qualified Ride-Sharing Programs - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit against the income tax of an employer for administrative expenses paid or incurred in connection with the operation of a ride-sharing commuter program for employees. Determines such credit by multiplying the average number of such employer's employees during the taxable year by a specified amount keyed to the percentage of employees participating in the program. Title V: Gasoline Tax Deduction - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for Federal, State, and local taxes, including import fees that increase prices, on the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, and other motor fuels used in a ride-sharing commuter vehicle. Describes the qualifications for such vehicle. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to publish tables to assist taxpayers in computing such deduction.

Bill· HRH.R. 8276 (96th)referred

Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1980

Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program of research, development, and demonstration activities to advance unconventional natural gas production technology and underground coal gasification processes. Directs the Secretary to: (1) solicit and evaluate proposals which could contribute to the development of advanced gas extraction or underground coal gasification technology; (2) solicit proposals for the design and testing of such technology and demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing unconventional any synthetic natural gas; (3) prepare a comprehensive commercialization plan that will permit the use of such advanced technologies and processes; and (4) report annually to the Congress on activities pursuant to this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 8269 (96th)referred

Coal Utilization Incentives Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1980

Coal Utilization Incentives Act of 1980 - Title I: Balancing Energy and Environmental Policies - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a cost-benefit analysis on any proposed national ambient air quality standards with an emphasis on the impact of any proposed modification in any standard on the use of domestic coal. Prohibits, for a ten-year period, subject to any more stringent emission limitation or standard of performance of: (1) any existing major stationary source which comes into compliance with all emission limitations in the applicable implementation plan; or (2) any new or modified applicable emission limitations and standards of performance. Sets such ten-year period to run from the date of completion of such compliance, construction, or modification, or during the period of depreciation or amortization of such facility for Internal Revenue Code purposes, whichever period ends first. Exempts from the application of this Act any source to which a substantial imminent threat to public health can be attributed, as determined by the Administrator. Authorizes the President to issue to any fuel-burning stationary source a temporary emergency suspension of any part of an applicable implementation plan adopted by a State in the event the President determines that: (1) a national or regional emergency exists involving high levels of unemployment or loss of necessary energy supplies for residential dwellings; (2) such unemployment or loss can be alleviated by such emergency suspension; and (3) foreign imports of fuels used by such source have reached an excessive level which can be reduced by such suspension. Extends the duration of such emergency suspensions from a maximum of four months to five years or such longer period as the owner or operator of such source may establish as reasonable, except that such suspension is limited in duration to a maximum of four months if it would result in violation of any national ambient air quality standard. Authorizes the Administrator to specify a date not later than December 31, 1983, for final compliance with an applicable State implementation plan by a major stationary source which burns petroleum products and/or natural gas and which: (1) is prohibited from doing so by an order under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974; (2) gives notice of intent to convert to coal as a primary fuel because of actual or anticipated curtailment of natural gas supplies; or (3) gives notice of intent to voluntarily convert to coal as a primary fuel. Extends to July 1, 1981, the deadline for revision of any applicable implementation plan for which an attainment date later than December 31, 1982, has been granted by the Administrator to include comprehensive public transportation measures. Directs any State agency evaluating a permit request for any stationary source proposing to use coal as a fuel to prepare a cost-benefit analysis on the environmental costs and economic benefits of such proposal. Exempts from the penalty for noncompliance with an emission limitation or standard or other requirement under the Clean Air Act the owner or operator of a source the noncompliance of which is due to the use of coal as a primary energy source where the only alternative is to use oil, natural gas, or other nonrenewable forms of energy. Eliminates the maximum increases in sulphur dioxide and particulate matter concentration allowed for a 24-hour period or for a three-hour period. Title II: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit the amortization of coal utilization property, based on a 36-month period. Defines "coal utilization property" as tangible, depreciable property which is: (1) a boiler or burner the primary fuel for which will be coal; or (2) pollution control equipment required for such boiler or burner. Allows an investment tax credit to public utilities for coal utilization property. Qualifies coal utilization property for the full investment tax credit allowed for pollution control facilities with a useful life of not less than five years.

Bill· SS. 3185 (96th)referred

Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1980

Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) assure the expansion of the current battery research program; (2) assure the expansion of the current battery exploratory investigations program; (3) accelerate battery development and engineering activities; (4) conduct field tests and demonstrations of each advanced battery; (5) ensure the coordination of the activities of this Act with those of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act; (6) establish technology applications programs to foster manufacturing process development, cost reduction programs, and pilot line operations; (7) develop a technology applications program for each advanced battery which is proven to be suitable for use in conjunction with dispersed applications of renewable energy sources, such as wind energy and photovoltaic systems; and (8) prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Establishes a technical panel on advanced batteries of the Energy Research Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the advanced battery energy storage program. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress concerning activities pursuant to this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 532 (96th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to establish an Office of Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1980

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Energy should immediately establish an Office of the Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of the emergency response programs of the Department of Energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 8232 (96th)referred

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of l980

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1980

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize (formerly required) the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf. Removes the mandate that the Secretary include in such regulations specified provisions. Requires the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to specified temporary suspensions, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Alters provisions which may be included in such regulations regarding unitization, pooling, and drilling agreements and development of lease areas to require that they follow certain national guidelines. Requires notification of the Secretary of the Interior of Federal actions affecting the Outer Continental Shelf or its development 30 days before such action is to be taken. Revises procedures for the issuance or amendment of regulations under such Act to require the issuance of statements and reports to the President and Congress assessing the costs and benefits of regulations and delay caused thereby. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress for its consideration all regulations and amendments issued after the date of enactment of this Act and all current regulations. Sets forth the procedure for such consideration. Lists circumstances under which the Secretary must issue an oil and gas lease. Requires the fair market value of oil and gas to be included in considerations of lease bids. Removes the limitations on the use of specified bidding systems. Extends the time period required for notice by the Secretary identifying bidding systems and designating lease tracts. Permits the area of a tract to exceed a specified acreage to encourage development under unusually adverse conditions. Requires good faith efforts to meet requirements of other leases before bidding for a lease. Extends the time period required for notice by the Secretary of lease sales and bidding terms. Extends the time period required for approval by the Secretary of the Interior of any geological or geophysical exploration plan pursuant to an oil or gas lease. Makes it the duty of the Secretary of Energy, in preparing or revising an oil and gas leasing program, to give priority to areas with the highest oil and gas potential and which contain known reserves. Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish production goals to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in the development of leasing programs. Limits the time period during which a civil action may be brought to enjoin a lease. Prohibits the application of remedies provisions to leases located in a specified area of the Gulf of Mexico. Removes the provision specifically giving the Secretary of the Interior access to analyzed information obtained from a lessee's exploration or development activities. Title II: Amendments to the Offshore Oil Spill Pollution Fund - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to revise the definition of "vessel" to exclude watercraft transporting from an offshore facility less than a specified quantity of oil at one time. Excludes from the definition of "oil" petroleum transported from the Outer Continental Shelf. Makes a distinction between offshore facilities located on areas leased by oil and gas leases and those that are not for determining the operators of such facilities. Limits the liability of an owner not otherwise entitled to a defense to liability. Removes, as an exception to the limitation of liability for oil pollution damage, violations of Federal regulations or standards which primarily cause an incident. Excludes from incidents triggering liability, other than for removal costs, specified unanticipated disasters. Eliminates the requirement that removal costs incurred by the Federal Government or a State or local government be borne by the owner and operator of the discharging facility or vessel. Revises the financial responsibility requirements of an owner or operator of more than one offshore facility and of an owner or operator of a facility located on a leased area who maintains evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to satisfy the maximum amount of liability. Relieves guarantors of liability for amounts in excess of those of which they have provided evidence. Title III: Amendments to the Fishermen's Contingency Fund - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to eliminate the prohibition against the payment of damages by the Secretary when damage was caused by materials or other items of a financially responsible party. Extends the time period during which a damage report must be made for a claim to be presumed valid. Revises the procedure under which commercial fishermen may file claims for compensation to require the Secretary to determine claims below a specified amount. Title IV: Amendments to Other Acts - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to: (1) require a State to expedite notification of the appropriate Federal agency of its concurrence with or objection to the certification of an applicant to conduct specified coastal zone activities in cases of overriding national interest; (2) reduce the time period after which a State must issue its concurrence with or objection to certification of an applicant to conduct specified activities in an area leased under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; and (3) provide the only coastal state in a region, not otherwise eligible, with a coastal energy impact program grant. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency specified administrative responsibilities with respect to oil and hazardous substance discharge control.

Bill· HRH.R. 8230 (96th)referred

Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1980

Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists. Makes certain technical and conforming amendments.

Bill· HRH.R. 8220 (96th)referred

Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1980

Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to include Federal standards relating to the retail rates charged by State regulated electric utilities. Sets forth Federal standards which require such utilities to: (1) charge rates to each class of electric consumer which reflect the costs of providing service to such class; (2) show the extent to which costs decrease as the consumption of a certain class increases before such utilities can decrease the rate for that class; (3) provide time-of-day rates to each class of consumer or, under certain conditions, to each consumer; (4) charge seasonal rates to each class of consumer; (5) offer each consumer an interruptible rate which reflects the cost of providing such service to the consumer's class; (6) offer load management techniques which have been approved by the State regulatory authority; (7) prohibit any such utility from increasing a rate pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such clause meets certain requirements; (8) restrict or prohibit master metering of electric service in new buildings; and (9) inform their consumers about rate schedules. Prohibits discrimination against solar, wind, and small generating systems by the State regulated electric utilities. Permits the State regulatory authority or in the absence of action by a State authority, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to determine if an electric utility meets Federal standards. Requires State authorities which determine compliance with Federal standards to report regularly to the Commission. Makes any Commission finding of non-compliance with Federal standards by an electric utility prima facie evidence of non-compliance. Prohibits any rate increases by a State regulated electric utility unless such utility complies with the Federal standards. Grants jurisdiction to Federal district courts to enjoin such utilities from increasing their rates without complying with the Federal standards. Allows the Federal court of appeals to review any State regulatory authority's determination of compliance with the Federal standards upon petition by the Commission, a State agency, a Federal agency or, under certain circumstances, an electric utility. Prohibits any opportunity for review of a determination of compliance except as stated in this Act.

Bill· SS. 3162 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 160 (c) (1) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1980

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase from 100,000 to 300,000 barrels per day, or at least an average daily rate fully using appropriated funds, the average rate of increase in the amount of crude oil in storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Bill· HRH.R. 8197 (96th)referred

International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1980

International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Title I: International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Program - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with other Federal agency heads, to carry out a program for the research, development, and demonstration of solar photovoltaic energy technologies for use in foreign countries consistent with existing programs. Sets forth elements to be included in such program, including: (1) development of a commercial export market; (2) systems that will serve the needs of international development programs; (3) small-scale solar photovoltaic energy systems for use by nongovernmental organizations; (4) bilateral and multilateral agreements to support solar photovoltaic energy system demonstration projects; (5) development of systems intended specifically for application in foreign countries; (6) marketing assistance for domestic manufacturers; and (7) foreign education and training programs. Directs the Secretary to promote international participation in the development of such program. Permits the use of funds for solar photovoltaics in a hybrid system with other renewable energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish assistance for activities which facilitate the commercialization of solar photovoltaic energy technologies in foreign countries and which supplement existing programs. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees regarding financial assistance in excess of $2,000,000. Directs the Secretary to subsidize any import fees imposed in connection with any demonstration project. Requires the Secretary to fully disseminate information concerning activities conducted under this Act. Sets forth criteria for the selection of programs. Directs the Secretary to coordinate activities with scientific and technical representatives and other Federal agencies. Requires the Secretary to assure that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in the solar photovoltaic program by reserving ten percent of the authorized funds for contracts with small businesses. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Title II: International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee - Establishes an International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on research and development of solar photovoltaic energy systems.

Bill· HRH.R. 8193 (96th)referred

Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1980

Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980 - Title I: Solar and Geothermal Energy Programs - Amends the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974 to provide for a program to develop solar agricultural and industrial process heat for use in meeting needs of agricultural and industrial operations. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a development and demonstration program on solar energy systems to provide agricultural and industrial process heat. Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress a comprehensive management plan which shall include performance criteria for the solar heating components and systems to be used in such program. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress concurrently with the President's annual budget following transmittal of the initial program management plan a detailed description of the plan as then in effect, including any significant changes in the program. Directs the Secretary to enter into such contracts and make such awards based on competitive solicitation as are necessary for: (1) the development or procurement of solar agricultural and industrial process heat systems; (2) the installation and testing of such systems; and (3) the operation of such installations during the demonstration period. Allows title to such systems to be conveyed subject to any terms prescribed by the Secretary to the owners of the facilities involved. Directs the Secretary to: (1) monitor the operations of such systems; (2) collect, evaluate, and disseminate data on all such systems; and (3) carry out studies in furtherance of this Act. Requires that priority be given in the solar agricultural and industrial process heat demonstration program to: (1) projects in which a substantial share of the purchasing, installation, and operating funds are provided by private entities and non-Federal governmental entities; and (2) projects which involve technologies which will be acceptable to the public soon. Directs the Secretary to establish a program for the repair and retrofit of solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems in accordance with the applicable performance criteria established under this Act by the Secretary for residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Requires that priority under such program be given to projects which: (1) can be repaired at reasonable cost and are located in areas where a substantial portion of residential heat may be derived from solar energy or there is public skepticism about solar heating; and (2) are being monitored or where a substantial share of funds are provided by private or non-Federal entities. Directs the Secretary to establish an office to encourage small business participation in the development and demonstration of solar energy. Requires the Secretary to encourage small inventors to participate in the development and demonstration of solar energy by placing representatives of small inventors in the Energy Department's regional offices. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a taxpayer to elect to take an amortization deduction for any qualified geothermal property based on a 60-month period. Permits a taxpayer who has elected to take such deduction at any time to discontinue the deduction for the rest of the amortization period. Deems the election of such deduction terminated if during the amortization period the qualified geothermal property ceases to meet the specified definition of qualified geothermal property.

Bill· HRH.R. 8207 (96th)referred

Energy Conservation Assistance Amendments of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1980

Energy Conservation Assistance Amendments of 1980 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to repeal references to State school facilities agencies and the State hospital facilities agencies. Authorizes (currently requires) the Secretary of Energy to terminate and recover the remaining financial assistance for State, school, and hospital energy conservation projects which are not in compliance with the State plan. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate less than the current mandatory percentage of State technical assistance funds to schools or hospitals. Authorizes appropriations for energy conservation project grants to schools and hospitals for fiscal years 1982- 1984. Revises the method by which such appropriations are allocated among the States. Amends the Energy Conservation and Policy Act to replace the technical assistance program with the energy conservation project designed to assist energy conservation in buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. Directs the Secretary to prescribe criteria for determining hardship classification project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes the use of energy conservation project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes appropriations for grants to States for energy audits and energy conservation projects for fiscal years 1982-1984. Revises the method of allocating such grants among the States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 791 (96th)passed

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill S.885 to assist the electrical consumers of the Pacific Northwest through use of the Federal Columbia River Power System to achieve cost-effective energy conservation, to encourage the development of renewable energy resources, to establish an adequate power supply, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1980

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of S. 885 (Columbia River Power System).

Bill· HRH.R. 8177 (96th)referred

Industrial Energy Conservation Incentive Tax Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1980

Industrial Energy Conservation Incentive Tax Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the investment tax credit energy percentage from ten to 20 percent for alternative energy property, specially defined energy property, and recycling equipment. Makes such credit refundable. Provides for a refundable 20 percent investment tax credit for qualified conservation property. Defines "qualified conservation property" as property which is used by a taxpayer as an energy-saving modification to an existing industrial facility. Excludes public utility property from such definition.

Bill· HRH.R. 8179 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Price-Anderson provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to liability for accidents at nuclear facilities, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1980

Increases the standard deferred premium which may be charged a licensee of a nuclear facility following a nuclear incident. Requires such premiums to be paid in equal installments over a period between one and five years. Increases the amount of indemnification the Nuclear Regulatory Commission may provide a licensee or a Federal contractor to $5,000,000,000. Reduces such indemnity by an amount equal to all of the financial protection required of a licensee or contractor. Limits the public liability for a single nuclear incident, involving facilities which received a construction permit before a specified date, to the required financial protection and applicable indemnity. Requires the exhaustion of such protection and indemnity before payment of damages from any source except the required financial protection may be made in the case of facilities which received a construction permit after such specified date. Increases the annual fee which the Commission may charge for an indemnification agreement from $30 to $1,000. Authorizes the Commission to return any portion of a collected fee after ten years. Requires the Commission to survey the cause and extent of damage of each nuclear incident regardless of the extent of public liability. Increases the indemnity for a licensee operating as a nonprofit educational institution to $5,000,000,000. Authorizes the Commission to require any person who it indemnifies to waive certain defenses to liability with respect to any nuclear incident (under existing law such waivers may be obtained only with respect to extraordinary nuclear occurrences). Increases the period of time within which a suit may be brought pursuant to a waiver of any statute of limitations to 40 years from the date of a nuclear incident. Sets forth the priority of claims for damages by owners or operators of nuclear facilities. Requires the 1983 Commission report to the Congress to contain recommendations concerning liability issues, specifically those relating to proof of causation and proper elements of damages. Directs the Commission to promulgate regulations to implement the amendments made by this Act within one year after enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 8168 (96th)referred

Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1980

Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists. Makes certain technical and conforming amendments.

Bill· HRH.R. 8157 (96th)passed

Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1980

Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Establishes the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council composed of representatives from the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Directs the Council to establish a voluntary scientific and statistical advisory committee to assist in the development, collection, and evaluation of specified information relevant to the Council's development and amendment of a regional conservation and electric power plan. Authorizes the Council to establish such other voluntary advisory committees as necessary or appropriate to assist it. Directs the Council to prepare a regional conservation and electric power plan, giving priority in decreasing order of importance, to conservation, renewable resources, energy resources derived from utilizing waste heat or having high fuel conversion efficiency, and other resources. Sets forth the components of such plan, including: (1) an energy conservation program; (2) recommendations for research and development; (3) a methodology for determining environmental and social costs and benefits of conservation measures taken under this Act; (4) a 20-year demand forecast of power resources required to meet the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration's obligations and the portion of such obligations which can be met by resources in each of the above priority categories; (5) an analysis of reserve and reliability requirements and cost-effective methods of providing reserves; and (6) a methodology for determining surcharges, if surcharges are recommended by the Council. Directs the Council to study energy conservation measures and analyze the result of the implementation of such measures. Directs the Council and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to inform the Pacific Northwest public of major regional power issues to insure widespread public involvement in the formulation of regional power policies. Directs the Council to: (1) solicit recommendations from the region's State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies and appropriate Indian tribes for measures to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife resources affected by the development and operation of any hydroelectric project of the Columbia River and its tributaries and for fish and wildlife research and development; and (2) develop a program based on the recommendations consisting of measures to protect, mitigate and enhance fish and wildlife affected by any hydroelectric project while assuring the Pacific Northwest a reliable and efficient power supply. Directs the Administrator to utilize the Bonnevile Power Administration fund and the authorities available under this Act and other applicable laws to finance such fish and wildlife protection and enhancement activities. Directs the Council to submit an annual report to specified congressional committees on the actions taken and to be taken by the Council regarding such fish and wildlife protection and enhancement activities. Directs the Council, by a specified date, to complete a thorough analysis of the costs and the equity of the conservation measures and conservation resources implemented pursuant to this Act to consumers in the Pacific Northwest region. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to each requesting public body and cooperative entitled to preference under the Bonneville Project Act of 1937 and to each requesting investor-owned utility to meet that entity's firm power load which exceeds its resource capability for meeting the previous year's firm loan requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to Federal agencies in the region. Directs the Administrator, subject to certain stipulations, to purchase electric power from a Pacific Northwest utility if offered at the "average system cost" of resources then available to that utility, and to offer, in exchange, to sell an equivalent amount of electric power to such utility for resale to that utility's residential users within the region. Directs the Administrator to determine the "average system cost" on the basis of a methodology developed by the Council and subject to the review and approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to existing direct service industrial customers which presently have contracts for the purchase of electric power from the Administrator, so long as such sale provides a portion of the reserves for firm power loads within the region. Prohibits the Administrator from selling electric power, including reserves, directly to new direct service industrial customers or to existing direct service industrial customers in excess of the amount permitted above unless the Administrator determines that such proposed sale is consistent with the plan, is approved by the Council, and meets certain additional requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to sell, or otherwise dispose of, electric power, including acquired power, that is surplus to obligations incurred in accordance with this Act and other applicable statutes. Sets forth provisions regarding negotiations for, and offers to enter into, initial long term contracts for the sale and/or exchange of electric power. Directs the Administrator to acquire electric power resources through conservation, to implement all conservation measures, and to acquire such renewable resources, which are installed, by a residential or small commercial consumer to reduce load, as the Administrator determines are consistent with the criteria for developing the regional conservation and electric power plan, and in the case of major resources, as provided in this Act. Provides that such measures and resources may include: (1) loans and grants to consumers for insulation, weatherization, increased system efficiency, and waste energy recovery; (2) technical and financial assistance to, and other cooperation with, the Administrator's customers and governmental authorities to encourage conservation; (3) aiding such customers and authorities in implementing model conservation standards adopted pursuant to this Act; and (4) conducting demonstration projects to determine the cost-effectiveness of conservation measures and direct application of renewable energy resources. Directs the Administrator, when proposing to acquire any major resource, when implementing a conservation measure which will conserve electric power in an amount equal to that of a major resource, when paying or reimbursing investigation and preconstruction expenses of the sponsors of a major resource, or when granting billing credit involving a major resource to: (1) conduct public hearings; (2) give notice of the proposed action to the Council, the Governor of each affected State, and the Administrator's customers; and (3) publish such notice in the Federal Register. Directs the Administrator to submit a written decision on such action to the Council and to the public for the Council's approval. Prohibits the Administrator from implementing any such proposed action without submitting to the appropriate congressional committees the administrative record of the decision. Establishes procedures to be followed when the Administrator wishes to acquire a resource, which does not meet the criteria of this Act, for experimental, developmental, or demonstration purposes, but which has a potential for providing cost-effective service to the region. Establishes procedures to be followed for entering into agreements for resources the Administrator determines to be consistent with the plan. Authorizes the Administrator to grant billing credits and provide services to a customer, subject to certain limitations, for such customer's independent conservation activities, and for resources acquired by the customer which reduce the obligation of the Administrator to acquire resources under this Act. Directs the Administrator to investigate opportunities for adding to the region's resources or reducing the region's power costs through the accelerated or cooperative development of resources located outside the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, if such resources are renewable resources and are planned or considered for development by nonregional agencies which would own, sponsor, or otherwise develop them. Directs the Administrator to establish rates for: (1) the sale and disposition of electric power and the transmission of non-Federal power; and (2) electric power sold to meet the general requirements of public body, cooperative, and Federal agency customers within the Pacific Northwest, and electric utility customers. Sets forth guidelines to be followed in establishing such rates. Authorizes the Administrator to make annual impact aid payments from the Fund to local governments within the region with respect to major transmission facilities which: (1) are within the jurisdictions of such governments; (2) have a substantial impact on such governments; and (3) are completed after the effective date of this Act. Directs the Administrator to determine the amounts of such payments by a regionwide, uniform formula established by rule under the rate-setting procedures set forth in this Act. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize the Administrator: (1) to make expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration fund for making such payments as are required under this Act; (2) to issue and sell bonds on behalf of the Bonneville Power Administration in order to implement authority under this Act to provide financial assistance for conservation measures, renewable resources, and fish and wildlife; and (3) purchase electric power on a short term basis to meet obligations which may arise because of actions taken under this Act to protect, mitigate and enhance fish and wildlife. Increases the aggregate principal amount of any bonds outstanding at one time after October 1, 1981, by $1,250,000,000, and provides that such amount shall be reserved for the purposes of providing funds for conservation and renewable resources loans and grants in a special revolving account created in the Bonneville Power Administration fund. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to increase the interest rate on such bonds issued by the Administrator if, beginning in fiscal year 1982, the Administrator fails to repay by the end of any fiscal year all the amounts projected to be repaid to the Treasury under the repayment criteria of the Secretary of Energy because of reasons other than a decrease in power sale revenues due to fluctuating streamflows or reasons beyond the Administrator's control. Amends the Act limiting the transfer of electric energy generated at Federal hydroelectric plants in the Pacific Northwest for use outside the Pacific Northwest to redefine the term "Pacific Northwest." Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts in accordance with the Bonneville Project Act of 1937. Directs the Administrator to discharge office functions in accordance with the Bonneville Project Act of 1937, the Department of Energy Organization Act, and this Act. Sets forth various administrative and savings provisions. Establishes within the Bonneville Power Administration an executive for conservation and renewable resources who shall be responsible for conservation and direct application renewable resource programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 8121 (96th)referred

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Management Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1980

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Management Improvement Act of 1980 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a nonprofit corporation, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Corporation, to exercise authority over the Reserve (currently exercised by the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office). Requires the Corporation to have a Board of Directors. Applies specified provisions of the Department of Energy Organization Act to the Corporation, the Board, and its officers and employees. Directs the President of the Corporation to conduct a study and report to Congress on financing the acquisition of crude oil for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by methods other than directly purchasing crude oil with appropriated funds. Sets forth elements to be included in such study. Terminates all authority for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and any regulation issued pursuant to such authority on September 30, 2000. Repeals references to the Early Storage Reserve Plan. Declares that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan shall store a specified amount of crude oil by December 31, 1987.

Proposal· PCCELEX 51980PC0528open

PROPOSALS FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) - instituting a specific Community Regional Development Measure contributing to the development of certain French and Italian regions in the context of Community enlargement; - instituting a specific Community Regional Development Measure contributing to overcoming constraints on the development of new economic activities in certain zones adversely affected by restructuring of the shipbuilding industry; - instituting a specific Community Regional Development Measure, contributing to overcoming constraints on the development of new economic activities in certain zones adversely affected by restructuring of the steel industry; - instituting a specific Community Regional Development Measure contributing to improving security of energy supply in certain Community regions by way of improved use of new techniques for hydro-electrical power and alternative energy sources; - instituting a Special Community Regional Development Measure contributing to the improvement of the economic and social situation of the border areas of Ireland and Northern IreIand. (presented by the Commission to the Council)

European Union · European Commission · 16 September 1980

Law· HRH.R. 8112 (96th)open

A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey a parcel of land located in Colorado and certain mineral interests to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and to pay an amount to such tribe for energy development.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1980

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: (1) a specified parcel of land in Colorado; and (2) the mineral rights of another tract of land in Colorado. Declares that such conveyed land parcel shall not be considered Indian country for any purpose and shall be subject to State and local governmental jurisdiction and taxation. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Tribe before the United States does any exploration for, development or production of minerals located on or under such land. Directs the Secretary to pay to such tribe, for energy development of their lands, a specified sum authorized to be appropriated for such purpose. Prohibits the Tribe from using such funds to pay any individual tribal member or any attorney for services rendered with respect to such conveyed land. Declares that the enactment of this Act shall fully satisfy all claims against the United States by such Tribe relating to the dispute over ownership of certain lands in New Mexico.

Law· SS. 3074 (96th)open

Department of Energy National Defense Programs Authorization Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980

Department of Energy National Defense Programs Authorization Act of 1981 - Title I: National Defense Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for fiscal year 1981 for operating expenses incurred in carrying out specified national defense programs. Authorizes appropriations to the DOE for fiscal year 1981 for plant and capital equipment necessary for the following national defense program activities: (1) inertial confinement fusion; (2) naval reactors development; (3) weapons activities; (4) materials production; (5) defense nuclear waste management; and (6) capital equipment not related to construction. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits unless Congress after receiving notice does not object: (1) sums for any program from exceeding stated limits of the program's authorization; (2) funds being used for any program not presented to Congress; and (3) obligations for construction projects which exceed the authorized or estimated amount. Permits the Secretary of Energy to carry out: (1) any general plant construction project if the total estimated cost of construction is below $1,000,000; and (2) advance planning and construction designs in connection with any proposed construction project, if the total estimated cost does not exceed $2,000,000. Permits funds appropriated for management and support activities and for general plant projects to be used, when necessary, in connection with all national security programs of the DOE. Requires the Secretary to: (1) produce and stockpile the nuclear materials and the warhead components necessary to enable the rapid conversion of certain warheads to an enhanced radiation capability; and (2) develop a plan for a cooperative program to provide assistance in the stabilization and management of certain uranium mill tailings.

Bill· HRH.R. 8019 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a tax credit to homebuilders for the construction of residences incorporating certain solar energy utilization characteristics.

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1980

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow home builders an income tax credit for the incorporation of passive solar energy systems in new residential units constructed after September 30, 1980, and before January 1, 1989. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Housing and Urban Development, to prescribe solar construction credit tables, providing for a credit at the rate of $60 for each 1,000,000 Btu's of annual energy savings per residential unit. Limits the amount of the credit to $2,000 per residential unit. Terminates the authority for such credit for residential units completed after December 31, 1988.

Bill· HRH.R. 8000 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 362(c)(5) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6322(c)(5)) to require as a condition for the receipt of certain Federal assistance that each State permit right turns after stopping, at at least 70 percent of the red stop lights in such State.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1980

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require as a condition for the receipt of Federal assistance for a proposed State energy conservation plan under this Act that a State permit right turns after stopping at a minimum of 70 percent of the red stoplights in such State.

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