Automotive Transport Research and Development Act

Summary

Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a five-year program aimed at the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems which to the maximum extent practicable are flexible in the type of fuel used. Instructs the Administrator to take specified actions in furtherance of the purposes of this Act, including making contracts and grants for research and development with public and private agencies and persons and establishing a research, development, and demonstration program within the Administration. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to take specified actions to facilitate the propulsion systems program. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Administrator regarding activities conducted under this Act. Declares that Congress finds that the competence of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in scientific and engineering systems should be directed toward the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems. Details provisions relating to disseminating information maintained by the Administrator under this Act.

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 21 July 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 May 1976

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