An Act to authorize appropriations for financial assistance to limit radiation exposure to the public from uranium mill tailings used for construction, and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1977: (1) for nuclear energy research and development, $5,271,679,000; and (2) for environmental research and safety, basic energy sciences, and related programs, $227,553,000. Amends prior appropriation authorizations Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific energy research projects. Extends such authorizations through fiscal year 1977. Title I: For Nuclear Energy Research and Development, Basic Research, Space Nuclear Systems and Other Technology, Uranium Enrichment, National Security and Related Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of $3,390,051,000 in operating expenses for nuclear energy research and development programs. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital expenditures. Imposes limits and conditions on such expenditures. Places percentage limitations on the amount of cost overruns allowable without additional Congressional authorization. Prohibits exports of nuclear fuel to nonnuclear-weapon states which have not ratified the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty without approval by the Congress. Authorizes exceptions to such prohibition where deemed necessary by the Executive in accordance with prescribed criteria. Title II: For Environmental Research and Safety, Basic Energy Sciences, Program Support,and Related Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for operating expenses: (1) for biomedical and environmental research, $85,900,000; (2) for operational safety, $4,300,000; (3) for environmental control technology, $8,900,000; (4) for basic energy sciences, $19,400,000 for material sciences and $11,800,000 for molecular, mathematical, and geosciences; and (5) for program support $88,035,000. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital expenditures. Places percentage limitations on cost overruns. Stipulates that determination of the extent and amount of remedial payments for radiation exposure from uranium mill tailings in Colorado shall be based on the recommendation of the State of Colorado. Increases the amount of appropriations authorized for such purposes from $5,000,000 to $8,000,000. Title III: General Provisions - Stipulates that amounts appropriated to the Administration for operating expenses may remain available until expended. Authorizes transfers and mergers of funds for related purposes. Authorizes use of research budgets for the funding of employee-suggested research projects up to the pilot stage of development. Authorizes the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to perform construction design services where the Administrator determines that such project is of such urgency as to require prompt completion upon its approval by Congress. Requires officers or employees of the Energy Research and Development Administration involved in administering programs authorized by this Act to disclose all known financial interests in energy-related businesses. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements. Prohibits the use of funds by the Administrator for contracting the services of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory unless any such contract provides specific guarantees of self-organization to the employees of such laboratory. Title IV: Basis for Government Charge for Uranium Enrichment Services - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to transfer authority over contracts for uranium enrichment services from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Energy Research and Development Administration. Requires that Government charges for uranium enrichment services be on such a basis as to allow recovery of Government costs over a reasonable period of time. Revises procedures for Congressional review of criteria to be used in contracting for such services.

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Timeline

1. 14 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 February 1977

   Introduced

   Rereferred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 March 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-72.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 March 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-72.

   Source: Committee

6. 31 March 1977

   Calendars

   Placed on calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Calendars

7. 4 April 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

8. 4 April 1977

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

9. 5 April 1977

   Introduced

   Referred jointly to House Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs; and Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 29 September 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-649 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

11. 29 September 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-649 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

12. 17 October 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-649 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

13. 17 October 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-649 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

14. 24 January 1978

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

15. 24 January 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

16. 24 January 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

17. 7 February 1978

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 7 February 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

19. 9 February 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

20. 10 February 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

21. 10 February 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

22. 10 February 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

23. 21 February 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-236.

    Source: President

24. 21 February 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

25. 21 February 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 22 February 1978

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 29 September 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
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