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S. 597 (107th)

Comprehensive and Balanced Energy Policy Act of 2001

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 March 2001

Last action

2 August 2001 · Committee

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN]

Subjects

Nuclear energy, Energy, Transport, Education, Climate

Source updated

24 March 2026

Nuclear energy · Energy · Transport · Education · Climate

Summary

Comprehensive and Balanced Energy Policy Act of 2001 - Establishes: (1) the National Commission on Energy and Climate Change; and (2) the Interagency Working Group on Clean Energy Technology Transfer. Authorizes the States to develop energy infrastructure regional coordination. Mandates periodic reviews of regulations to identify barriers to market entry for emerging energy technologies. Amends the Federal Power Act to establish the Electric Reliability Organization. Establishes the Public Benefits Fund. Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize electrification grants for rural and remote communities. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to mandate a comprehensive Indian energy program. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe disclosure requirements regarding: (1) energy sources used to generate electricity; and (2) specified consumer protections and privacy. Amends the Federal Power Act to require Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish: (1) a wholesale electricity market data information system; and (2) wholesale electric energy rates in the western energy market. Prescribes guidelines governing: (1) renewable energy resources; (2) distributed generation facilities; and (3) hydroelectric relicensing. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) assess cost and performance goals for a national coal-based technology development and applications program; and (2) implement a power plant improvement initiative program. Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2001 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to revise indemnification and liability guidelines. Sets a deadline for a specified Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas lease sale. Mandates an accelerated research and development program regarding pipeline integrity of natural gas and hazardous liquids. Prescribes guidelines for statutory mechanisms that increase vehicle fuel efficiency or provide vehicle alternatives in order to limit demand for petroleum products by light-duty vehicles. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise alternative fuel requirements for Federal fleets. Establishes: (1) the Federal Energy Bank; and (2) the High Performance Schools Program. Energy Science and Technology Enhancement Act - Delineates goals for enhanced research and development programs that target: (1) energy efficiency; (2) renewable energy; (3) fossil energy; (4) nuclear energy; and (5) fundamental energy science. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish national energy research and development advisory boards; (2) monitor workforce trends pertaining to skilled technical personnel supporting energy technology industries; (3) establish traineeship grant programs for technically skilled personnel; and (4) develop employee training guidelines to support electric supply system reliability and safety.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2752-2771)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2735-2738)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 May 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-144 pt.1.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 June 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-183.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-144 pt.1.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 June 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-189.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-144 pt.1.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 18 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held and concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-144 pt.2.

    Source: Committee

  12. 19 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 24 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 25 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 26 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held and concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-144 pt.3.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 August 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 2 August 2001

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

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