Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Research, Development and Demonstration Act

Summary

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive plan and program of research, development, and demonstration of ocean thermal energy conversion systems. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive commercialization plan designed to realize the goal of producing 10,000 megawatts of electrical capacity or energy product equivalent from ocean thermal energy conversion systems by the year 1999. Sets forth criteria for the selection of programs and the establishment of priorities concerning ocean thermal energy conversion systems. Establishes an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Advisory Committee to study and advise the Secretary on the implementation and conduct of the programs established under this Act and on other matters concerning ocean thermal energy conversion. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on the activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations for plant and capital equipment for specified ocean thermal energy conversion demonstration plants.

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Timeline

1. 27 September 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 September 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 December 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-501.

   Source: Committee

4. 14 December 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-501.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 January 1980

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 25 January 1980

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

7. 29 January 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 16 June 1980

   Passed

   Similar provisions inserted in H. R. 5892 as passed Senate.

   Source: Floor

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 25 January 1980

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 December 1979

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Sponsors

• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
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• · sseg00 · Standing

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