Department of Energy Act of 1978—Civilian Applications

Summary

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Civilian Applications -- Title I : For Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Related Activities -- Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for conservation, fossil energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and other related research and development programs. Lists amounts authorized for plant and capital equipment on a project-by-project basis. Amends prior authorization acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Rescinds the authorization for the molten salt breeder reactor project and for the neutron source facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Title II : General Provisions -- Imposes restrictions and limitations upon the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title III : Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 -- Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration to be available no earlier than October 1, 1978, for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Stipulates that all restrictions imposed upon amounts appropriated in fiscal year 1978 pursuant to this Act shall be applicable to amounts appropriated pursuant to this title.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 26 February 1978

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 December 1977

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 April 1977

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