United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2797 (98th)
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984
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
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
27 April 1983
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
27 April 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 April 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 1983
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
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
13 May 1983
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-124 (Part I).
Source: Committee
13 May 1983
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 98-124 (Part I).
Source: Committee
13 May 1983
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
19 May 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Source: Committee
26 May 1983
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
2 June 1983
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 15, 83.
Source: IntroReferral
2 June 1983
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
2 June 1983
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
6 June 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Source: Committee
6 June 1983
Committee
Executive Comment Received From NRC.
Source: Committee
7 June 1983
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
7 June 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Source: Committee
7 June 1983
Committee
Executive Comment Received From DOE.
Source: Committee
8 June 1983
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
8 June 1983
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
8 June 1983
Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment Discharged.
Source: Committee
9 June 1983
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
9 June 1983
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 June 1983
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
9 June 1983
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 June 1983
Reported
Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably.
Source: Committee
14 June 1983
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 June 1983
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 162.
Source: Calendars
15 June 1983
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-124 (Part II).
Source: Committee
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
Reported to House amended, Part II
summary · EN · 15 June 1983
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 13 May 1983
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 27 April 1983
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Sponsors
- Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] · R · Sponsor
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