ERDA Authorization Act of 1978-Civilian Applications

Summary

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 -- Civilian Nuclear Energy Applications - Title I: For Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration, and Related Activities -- Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for magnetic fusion, fuel cycle research, liquid metal fast breeder reactor, nuclear research, light water reactor safety, high energy physics and other energy sciences, nuclear safety uranium enrichment, and related programs. Lists amounts authorized for plant and capital equipment on a project-by-project basis. Amends prior authorization acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Rescinds the authorization for the molten salt breeder reactor project. Authorizes the Administration to undertake additional studies of international spent fuel storage capacity and of nuclear safeguards with respect to the Barnwell Nuclear Fuels plant in South Carolina and the Western New York Nuclear Service Center. Title II: Basis for Government Charge for Uranium Enrichment Services -- Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that prices charged in Government contracts for the production or enrichment of special nuclear material shall not discourage development of domestic supply sources independent of the Energy Research and Development Administration. Prohibits the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration from offering such services for nuclear materials of foreign origin to the extent necessary to assure the maintenance of a viable domestic uranium industry. Title III: General Provisions -- Imposes restrictions and limitations upon the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title IV: Assistance Payments to the Los Alamos School Board and the County of Los Alamos -- Amends the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 to authorize the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to continue assistance payments to specified local governmental units in Los Alamos, New Mexico, beyond the deadline dates specified in such Act. Title V: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Employee Grievance Procedure -- Prohibits the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for contract or research services or other supplies by the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory unless each contract provides for the establishment of an impartial employee grievance procedure.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 1977

   Calendars

   Placed on calendar in Senate.

   Source: Calendars

2. 30 June 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (without written report).

   Source: Committee

3. 30 June 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (without written report).

   Source: Committee

4. 30 June 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 1 July 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 95-328.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 July 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 95-328.

   Source: Committee

8. 11 July 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

9. 12 July 1977

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

10. 12 July 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

11. 23 September 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

12. 23 September 1977

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

13. 23 September 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

14. 23 September 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

    Source: Floor

15. 27 September 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 7 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-482.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 7 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-671.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 7 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-671.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 12 October 1977

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 12 October 1977

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 14 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House (Second Conference).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 17 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-714.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 17 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-714.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 17 October 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate (Second Conference).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 20 October 1977

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report (Second Report).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 20 October 1977

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report (Second Report).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

27. 20 October 1977

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #677 (366-52).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

28. 20 October 1977

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #677 (366-52).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

29. 25 October 1977

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

30. 25 October 1977

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

31. 25 October 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

32. 25 October 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

33. 5 November 1977

    President

    Vetoed by President, S. Doc. 95-73.

    Source: President

34. 5 November 1977

    President

    Vetoed by President, S. Doc. 95-73.

    Source: President

35. 7 December 1977

    Passed

    Certain conference provisions inserted in S. 1340 as passed House.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

• Conference report filed in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 October 1977

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 June 1977

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

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