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S. 1844 (97th)

Coal Distribution and Utilization Act of 1982

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Introduced

12 November 1981

Last action

17 August 1982 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 765.

Sponsors

Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Coal Distribution and Utilization Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to determine whether any proposed interstate coal pipeline distribution system is in the national interest. Permits the exercise of the power of eminent domain with respect to the construction of any coal pipeline distribution system determined by the Secretary to be in the national interest. Prohibits the acquiring through eminent domain of water, historic sites, and wildlife or wilderness refuges. Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing of 1920 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way through Federal lands for coal pipelines. Prohibits the use of water found within a State for an interstate coal pipeline distribution system, unless the use is pursuant to State law.

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Timeline

  1. 12 November 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 November 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 June 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 August 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 August 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 765.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 17 August 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-528.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 August 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-528.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 17 August 1982

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 12 November 1981

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