An act to provide for a research, development, and demonstration program to achieve early technology applications for ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

30 May 1980

Last action

17 July 1980 · Became law

Status

Public Law 96-310.

Summary

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program management plan of research, development, and demonstration of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems. Directs the President to submit to Congress annually the most recent revision of the plan giving justification for any changes. Directs the Secretary to initiate research or accelerate existing research in areas in which the lack of knowledge limits development of OTEC in order to achieve the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to initiate a program to design, construct, and operate well instrumental OTEC facilities of sufficient size to demonstrate the technical feasibility of utilizing the various forms of OTEC to displace nonrenewable fuels. Directs the Secretary to conduct evaluations, arrange for tests, and disseminate information to support such design efforts. Provides for the competitive selection of at least two independent parallel pilot demonstration projects. Establishes goals for the demonstration program which shall include: (1) the demonstration of OTEC technical feasibility through multiple pilot demonstration plants with a combined capacity of at least 50 megawatts of electrical capacity or energy product equivalent by 1987; (2) the delivery of baseload electricity to utilities located on land or the production of commercially attractive quantities of energy products; and (3) the continuous operation of each pilot demonstration facility for a sufficient period of time to collect and analyze system performance and reliability data. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application and market development plan that will permit the realization of the national goal set forth in this Act of 2,500 megawatts of electrical capacity or energy product equivalent from OTEC systems by 2000. Directs the Secretary to set priorities consistent with several criteria including: (1) the realization of competitive energy costs for OTEC; (2) private cost-sharing; and (3) the promotion of OTEC in areas vulnerable to interruptions in the supply of fossil fuel. Establishes the OTEC Advisory Committee to advise and report to the Secretary. Requires the Committee to meet at least four times annually until the demonstration goals are met. Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses for fiscal year 1982. Authorizes appropriations for the conceptual and preliminary design of demonstration plants with a combined capacity of at least 50 megawatts electrical or energy product equivalent.

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30 May 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
30 May 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 May 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 June 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1092.
Source: Committee
13 June 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1092.
Source: Committee
16 June 1980
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
17 June 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
17 June 1980
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
17 June 1980
Passed
Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
20 June 1980
Calendars
Placed on calendar in Senate.
Source: Calendars
28 June 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
28 June 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
2 July 1980
Passed
Senate agreed to House amendments.
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2 July 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments.
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2 July 1980
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment.
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2 July 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment.
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6 July 1980
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
7 July 1980
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
7 July 1980
President
Measure presented to President.
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7 July 1980
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
17 July 1980
President
Public Law 96-310.
Source: President
17 July 1980
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
17 July 1980
Became law
Signed by President.
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
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Legal framework · An act to provide for a research, development, and demonstration program to achieve early technology applications for ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and for other purposes. · H.R. 7474 (96th) · US

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An act to provide for a research, development, and demonstration program to achieve early technology applications for ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and for other purposes.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7474
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us · 96-hr-7474 · source updated 7 February 2024