Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982

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Department of Energy National Security Programs 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 Energy has presented to 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 congressional committee. 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 projects that exceed the 125 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. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate congressional committees in writing of projects exceeding $300,000. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to grant the Department of Energy the authority to prohibit the dissemination of unclassified information concerning atomic energy defense programs which could have a significant adverse affect on the health, safety, and security of the public. Limits the preparation of environmental impact statements by the Department of Energy to exceptional Federal actions affecting atomic energy defense programs representing a significant departure from current operations and having the potential to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Prohibits the use of authorized funds for such purpose except as specified.

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• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 November 1981

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 July 1981

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