Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1982

Summary

Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy 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 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 $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approving 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 to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns.

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Timeline

1. 1 April 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 April 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 April 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 April 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 April 1981

   Committee

   Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems Prior to Introduction (Mar 2, 4, 5 and 9, 81).

   Source: Committee

6. 8 April 1981

   Committee

   Clean Bill H.R.3235 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

   Source: Committee

7. 8 April 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 April 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] · R · Sponsor
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