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S. 417 (105th)

Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998

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10 March 1997

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Became Public Law No: 105-388.

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Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal: (1) certain restrictions on the sale or other disposal of the Federal share of crude oil in Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 (Elk Hills); and (2) the automatic waiver of such restrictions as well as fill operations requirements in a presidentially declared emergency situation. Authorizes appropriations for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for FY 1998 through 2002. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to store foreign-owned petroleum products in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities. Permits exportation of such product. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002 to implement the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Extends to 2002 all authorities governing domestic supply availability. States that the requirements of this Act shall be the sole procedures applicable to international emergency response provisions. Revises prescriptions governing the international energy program and attendant international voluntary agreements. Redefines international emergency response provisions to include: (1) international energy program provisions relating to international allocation of petroleum products and to the information system provided in the program; and (2) certain emergency response measures adopted by the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency. Cites circumstances under which certain antitrust defenses shall extend to the international allocation of petroleum products during an international energy supply emergency. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002 for the international energy program. Extends all standby energy authorities to September 30, 2002. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; (2) energy conservation projects for schools and hospitals; and (3) the alternative fuels truck commercial application program. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002 for its weatherization assistance program for low-income persons.

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