Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 1994

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title XXXI: Department of Energy National Security Programs Title XXXII: Nuclear Safety Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 1994 Title XXXI: Department of Energy National Security Programs - Subtitle A: National Security Programs Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for FY 1994 for operating expenses incurred and for plant projects and capital equipment necessary in carrying out national security programs in the following areas: (1) weapons activities; (2) new tritium production and plutonium disposition activities; (3) environmental restoration and waste management; (4) materials support and other defense programs; and (5) defense nuclear waste disposal. Provides certain funding uses and limitations with respect to specified national security programs and systems. Subtitle B: Recurring General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this title for: (1) the cost of a program exceeding 105 percent of the program authorization or $10,000,000 more than the amount authorized, whichever is the lesser; or (2) programs which have not been presented to, or requested of, the Congress, unless the Secretary of Energy transmits to specified congressional committees a full statement of the action proposed and 30 days have expired since such notification. Places certain funding limits (requiring congressional reports when amounts exceed such limits) for general plant and construction projects of DOE. Provides fund transfer authority. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out advance planning and construction design services in connection with proposed construction projects not exceeding $2,000,000, requiring certain congressional notification for projects exceeding $300,000. Authorizes the use of DOE funds for emergency planning, design, and construction services in order to meet the needs of national defense or to protect property, public health and safety. Makes funds available for management and support activities and for general plant projects under this Subtitle available for all DOE national security programs. Subtitle C: Other Matters - Directs the Secretary to pay to the Hazardous Substances Response Trust a civil penalty assessed against the Hanford Project in Hanford, Washington. Establishes in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs the Office of Tritium Production and Plutonium Disposition to undertake activities relating to the development and construction of a tritium production facility and a facility to treat and dispose of excess plutonium. Authorizes the transfer by the Secretary of certain DOE property to be closed. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989, to reauthorize and expand the authority of DOE to loan personnel and facilities for certain programs. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out training programs for the management of hazardous materials and hazardous materials emergency response activities. Requires the Secretary to review for compliance specified DOE environmental compliance agreements. Subtitle D: Cooperative Research and Development - Authorizes the Secretary and DOE laboratories to carry out research, development, and demonstration activities and activities relating to the commercial applications of technology that utilize the demonstrated abilities of DOE laboratories. Assigns specified DOE missions to such laboratories. Allows the Secretary and DOE laboratories to enter into agreements and partnerships with non-DOE entities to carry out such activities and complete such missions. Provides a certain goal for partnerships between certain DOE multi-program laboratories and U.S. industry for the sharing of the costs of partnership activities. Provides funding for such partnerships. Revises provisions of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 with respect to Federal agency review of certain cooperative agreements under such Act. Title XXXII: Nuclear Safety - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1994 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Requires transmission to the Congress of certain information prepared by such Board under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

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Timeline

1. 23 July 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services ordered to be reported an original measure.

   Source: Committee

2. 2 August 1993

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 175.

   Source: Calendars

3. 2 August 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

4. 2 August 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 August 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 14 September 1993

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

7. 14 September 1993

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11628-11629)

   Source: Floor

8. 21 September 1993

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 21 September 1993

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 21 September 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 14 September 1993 · Download file
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Sponsors

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Related records

• related to → National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994
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