Department of Energy National Security Programs Authorization Act of 1982

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 24 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services ordered to be reported an original measure in lieu of S. 846.

   Source: Committee

2. 30 July 1981

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 240.

   Source: Calendars

3. 30 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Warner. With written report No. 97-173.

   Source: Committee

4. 30 July 1981

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Warner. With written report No. 97-173.

   Source: Committee

5. 30 July 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 3 November 1981

   Floor

   Considered by Senate.

   Source: Floor

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2 official files

• 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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Sponsors

• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1982
• related to → Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1982
• amends ← To refine the language of section 210, safeguarding certain unclassified information, by clearly designating those categories of information that can be withheld.
• amends ← Providing that the President shall submit to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services not later than January 31, 1983, a report setting forth his plans for the permanent disposal of high-level and transuranic wastes resulting from atomic energy defense activities.
• amends ← To clarify the language of section 211, relating to environmental studies and the nuclear weapons complex, by emphasizing that, while the Department of Energy is barred under the provision from preparing environmental impact statements not required by NEPA, the provision is in no way intended to amend NEPA.