Energy Conservation and Production Act

Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for functions of the Federal Energy Administration for fiscal year 1977 for which there is no specific authorization otherwise provided by law. Stipulates that the aggregate sums appropriated to such Administration by all provisions of law shall not exceed $1,000,000,000. Revises provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act relating to unfair and deceptive trade practices, Presidential requests for Congressional action, petroleum pricing policy, and motor vehicle fuel economy standards. Revises penalties for knowing violation of pricing regulations established by the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to include distribution of crude oil within the scope of activities for which a $40,000 fine for each violation may be assessed. Stipulates that provisions for lesser maximum fines shall apply only to activities entirely related to the distribution of residual fuel oil or other refined petroleum products ($20,000 maximum fine), or activities entirely at the retail level ($10,000 maximum fine). Stipulates that provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act concerning civil relief for unfair and deceptive acts or practices shall not apply in the case of violations of unfair or deceptive practice provisions of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Saving Act. Extends the authority of the Federal Energy Administration through fiscal year 1979.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 15 August 1976

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 4 August 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 February 1976

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