Department of Energy National Defense Programs Authorization Act of 1981

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Department of Energy National Defense Programs Authorization Act of 1981 - Title I: National Defense Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for fiscal year 1981 for operating expenses incurred in carrying out specified national defense programs. Authorizes appropriations to the DOE for fiscal year 1981 for plant and capital equipment necessary for the following national defense program activities: (1) inertial confinement fusion; (2) naval reactors development; (3) weapons activities; (4) materials production; (5) defense nuclear waste management; and (6) capital equipment not related to construction. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits unless Congress after receiving notice does not object: (1) sums for any program from exceeding stated limits of the program's authorization; (2) funds being used for any program not presented to Congress; and (3) obligations for construction projects which exceed the authorized or estimated amount. Permits the Secretary of Energy to carry out: (1) any general plant construction project if the total estimated cost of construction is below $1,000,000; and (2) advance planning and construction designs in connection with any proposed construction project, if the total estimated cost does not exceed $2,000,000. Permits funds appropriated for management and support activities and for general plant projects to be used, when necessary, in connection with all national security programs of the DOE. Requires the Secretary to: (1) produce and stockpile the nuclear materials and the warhead components necessary to enable the rapid conversion of certain warheads to an enhanced radiation capability; and (2) develop a plan for a cooperative program to provide assistance in the stabilization and management of certain uranium mill tailings.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 18 December 1980

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 25 November 1980

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 November 1980

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 August 1980

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