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S. 1278 (98th)

Magnetohydrodynamics Research, Development and Demonstration Policy Act of 1983

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Introduced

12 May 1983

Last action

9 April 1984 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1179.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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Summary

Magnetohydrodynamics Research, Development and Demonstration Policy Act of 1983 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct research and development which will clarify the scientific and technical issues that directly affect the development and commercial acceptance of magnetohydrodynamic technology (technology for the production of electricity from coal). Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the magnetohydrodynamic research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act and to transmit such program to Congress. Directs the Secretary to enter into international cooperative agreements to conduct magnetohydrodynamic research and development. Requires the Secretary to offer to enter into an agreement with the owner of an existing, coal-fired, electric powerplant and other appropriate parties for a proof of concept demonstration of magnetohydrodynamic technology with respect to such powerplant. Provides that the parties to such agreement shall be selected on the basis of competitive bids. Requires the establishment of a Technical Review Panel for Magnetohydrodynamics which shall make recommendations to the Energy Research Advisory Board with respect to the magnetohydrodynamics research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Requires that the Panel's report be transmitted to the Secretary and Congress. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress annually on activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1179.

    Source: Committee

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