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H.R. 2797 (98th)

Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 April 1983

Last action

15 June 1983 · Reported

Status

Placed on Union Calendar No: 162.

Sponsors

Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4]

Subjects

Defence, Nuclear energy

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Nuclear energy

Summary

Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy for FY 1984 for plant and capital equipment and operating expenses in carrying out national security programs concerning the military applications of nuclear energy in the following areas: (1) naval reactors development; (2) weapons activities; (3) verification and control technology; (4) materials production; (5) defense waste and byproducts management; (6) nuclear safeguards and security; and (7) security investigations. 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, or 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 the Energy has presented to all 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 committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,200,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 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 as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary tonotify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases. Prohibits the Secretary from implementing a requirement relating to public health and safety until 45 days after Congress receives notice or transmits to the Secretary written notice of no objection. States that executive order 12344, dated February 1, 1982, concerning the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program shall stay in force. Prohibits the disclosure of information classified under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to a nongovernmental party to an agency regulatory proceeding except as authorized by the agency head.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 May 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 15, 83.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 13 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-124 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-124 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 May 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 May 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 May 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 2 June 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 15, 83.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 2 June 1983

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 June 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 6 June 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

  15. 6 June 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From NRC.

    Source: Committee

  16. 7 June 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 7 June 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  18. 7 June 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From DOE.

    Source: Committee

  19. 8 June 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  20. 8 June 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  21. 8 June 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  22. 9 June 1983

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  23. 9 June 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  24. 9 June 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  25. 9 June 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  26. 14 June 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably.

    Source: Committee

  27. 14 June 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  28. 15 June 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 162.

    Source: Calendars

  29. 15 June 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-124 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  30. 15 June 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-124 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part III

    summary · EN · 15 June 1983

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  • Reported to House amended, Part II

    summary · EN · 15 June 1983

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

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