bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
97-hres-634,97,hres,634,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the disposition of oil company overcharges and other amounts collected by the Department of Energy in connection with violations of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.,Energy,1982-12-20,1982-12-20,Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large]",VT,R,J000072,30,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that funds which have been collected for violations of the regulations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 and which cannot be refunded because the injured parties cannot be readily identified should be distributed to the States to be used by the States for energy related programs.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-3104,97,s,3104,Imported Liquefied Natural Gas Policy Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-15,1982-12-15,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]",IL,R,P000222,1,"Imported Liquefied Natural Gas Policy Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the just and reasonable rate for the acquisition of regasified imported liquefied natural gas by any natural gas company shall not exceed the average price for number six fuel oil during the most recent 90 day period.  Authorizes the establishment of a just and reasonable rate for such gas in excess of the above rate (the average price for number six fuel oil) upon a determination that:  (1) alternative domestic supplies of natural gas are not available in the market to which such liquefied natural gas is proposed to be delivered at the required price;  (2) the source of supply of such liquefied natural gas is reasonably secure from interruption;  and (3) the agreement under which such liquefied natural gas is supplied includes a provision for reducing the quantity or price, or both, of such imports, if circumstances change such that alternative domestic supplies at reduced supplies become available.",2025-08-29T19:51:53Z,
97-sres-515,97,sres,515,"A resolution relating to the need to provide our Nation's natural gas consumers with immediate and long-term relief from rapidly increasing natural gas prices, by taking a number of actions to reduce or restrain such price increases, and by providing financial assistance to low-income consumers of natural gas.",Energy,1982-12-15,1982-12-15,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-3. Record Vote No: 411.",Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,8,Expresses the sense of the Senate that:  (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should review administrative actions which could result in the modification of standard natural gas pipeline- producer purchase contracts; (2) pipelines and producers should renegotiate their contracts in order to reduce the rapid escalation of natural gas prices; and (3) available appropriations for direct financial assistance should be provided immediately to low-income natural gas consumers pursuant to the low-income energy assistance program established by the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.,2023-05-11T13:13:13Z,
97-hjres-632,97,hjres,632,"A joint resolution requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to commence a rulemaking relating to natural gas pipeline rate designs, and to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations.",Energy,1982-12-13,1982-12-21,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28]",CA,D,D000373,0,"Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to:  (1) begin a rulemaking relating to natural gas pipeline rate designs; and (2) report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations (based on such rulemaking) to the President and the appropriate congressional committees.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7412,97,hr,7412,Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act,Energy,1982-12-13,1982-12-21,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6]",MO,R,C000618,0,"Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to set the maximum lawful price on any first sale of natural gas from December 13, 1982, through January 1, 1985, at the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on October 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from December 13, 1982, through January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 13, 1982, and for which there was no maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982 (because of the elimination of price controls) shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act. Defines ""volume adjustment option"" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Defines ""abuse"" under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to include, but not be limited to, the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas delivered on or after the effective date of this Act at an excessive price, unless the purchase of such gas is necessary to prevent waste.  Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file every three months with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:  (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to avoid the acquisition of natural gas at an excessive price;  and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause by reason of steps taken by such pipeline to comply with this Act.",2025-08-29T19:50:16Z,
97-hr-7408,97,hr,7408,"A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to define abuse for purposes of determining whether pass-throughs of amounts paid to interstate pipelines for natural gas should be denied, and to deny pass-throughs to interstate pipelines for actions which are imprudent.",Energy,1982-12-10,1982-12-13,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]",MO,D,V000112,0,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit cost passthroughs by an interstate pipeline for imprudent actions on the part of the pipeline. Defines ""abuse"" and ""imprudence"" for the purpose of determining whether or not cost passthroughs should be denied.  Defines ""abuse"" to include: (1) take-or-pay clauses;  and (2) indefinite price escalator clauses which meet specified criteria. Defines ""imprudence"" as any action which:  (1) is not in the public interest;  or (2) materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demands or other relevant market factors.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-3094,97,s,3094,Bonneville Power Administration Regional Accountability Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-10,1982-12-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,0,"Bonneville Power Administration Regional Accountability Act of 1982 - Requires the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to annually submit the Administration's draft budget for each fiscal year to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council for review, beginning in calendar year 1983.  Directs the Administrator to inform the Council of any budget modifications proposed by the Administrator, the Secretary of Energy, or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.  Requires the Administrator to submit a report to the Council and to Congress whenever the Administrator finds an alternative budget proposal by the Council unacceptable.  Provides that the Administrator shall cooperate with and assist the Council in order to facilitate the Council's review of the draft budget and modifications.  Requires the Administrator to conform the budget to the requirements of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act and to the regional electric power and conservation plan and the fish and wildlife program adopted pursuant to such Act. Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to require the Council to:  (1) review, and report to Congress on, the initial budget proposal plus any budget modifications for the Bonneville Power Administration; and (2) submit to Congress an alternative budget or alternative figures for parts of the budget.",2025-08-29T19:51:53Z,
97-hr-7389,97,hr,7389,A bill to freeze natural gas prices.,Energy,1982-12-08,1982-12-10,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]",MO,D,V000112,0,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to any first sale of natural gas from December 8, 1982 through January 1, 1985, shall be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on September 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from December 8, 1982 through January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 8, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price on September 1, 1982, solely because of the elimination of price controls pursuant to the Act, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on September 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas on September 1, 1982, shall increase from the September 1, 1982 level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of:  (1) price controls;  and (2) standby authority.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hres-624,97,hres,624,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the unacceptable rise in the price of natural gas to consumers.,Energy,1982-12-08,1982-12-10,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,33,"Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should:  (1) more rigorously review requested pipeline rate hikes and contracts to insure that natural gas price increases are just and reasonable; (2) review the regulations implementing the Purchased Gas Adjustment provision of the Natural Gas Policy Act, so as to insure that price increases more closely reflect market conditions; and (3) report to Congress on the steps it has taken to eliminate market distortions caused by the enforcement of take-or-pay contracts in the natural gas industry.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-s-3088,97,s,3088,A bill to create competitive conditions in natural gas pricing by prohibiting certain anticompetitive clauses in natural gas contracts.,Energy,1982-12-08,1982-12-08,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]",RI,R,C000269,1,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare against public policy and unenforceable any provision of any contract for the first sale of natural gas which includes: (1) a take-or-pay clause which commits the purchaser to take delivery of a minimum volume of natural gas for a period of more than one year; or (2) an indefinite price escalator clause.  Excludes from the above any contract with a take-or-pay clause for the first sale of natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce on November 8, 1978, and for which a just and reasonable rate under the Natural Gas Act was in effect on such date.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-7379,97,hr,7379,Natural Gas Import Policy Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-07,1982-12-10,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,6,"Natural Gas Import Policy Act of 1982 - Prohibits the importation of natural gas into the United States from a foreign country unless:  (1) a new price for natural gas imported to the United States has been established by the government of such foreign country (or, if no such price is established by such government, by the producer or exporter of such natural gas);  (2) such price has been agreed to by the Secretary of Energy on behalf of the United States; and (3) the contract or contracts applicable to such importation have been renegotiated to conform to such new price and tariff adjustments to reflect the cost savings achieved by the renegotiation and have been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by the importer. Provides that in the case of any terminal or attendant facility located in the United States and constructed for the importation of Algerian natural gas (the authority for which is supended by this Act), FERC shall permit recovery of the costs prudently incurred in connection with the construction of such facility to the same extent and in the same manner as if such facility were used and useful for the importation and transportation of natural gas (without regard to the suspension under this Act of importation authority).  Prohibits FERC from permitting any rate of return on such costs. Includes ""liquefied natural gas"" within the term ""natural gas"" for purposes of this Act.",2025-08-29T19:50:16Z,
97-hr-7373,97,hr,7373,Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-06,1982-12-10,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]",MN,D,O000006,47,"Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983.  Defines ""volume adjustment option"" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983, at an excessive price, shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or as similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) review of cost passthroughs. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day, but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC:  (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if the weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas by the pipeline is lower because of the volume adjustment option or because of other steps taken by the pipeline.",2025-08-29T19:50:16Z,
97-hr-7376,97,hr,7376,Weatherization and Employment Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-06,1982-12-06,Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,0,"Weatherization and Employment Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 (which is title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act) to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 through 1993 for the Part A program of weatherization assistance for low-income persons. Directs the Secretary of Energy to allot at least ten percent of such appropriations to a performance fund to assist States which have demonstrated the best performance in the weatherization program. Makes individuals who have been unemployed for 17 weeks or more eligible for employment under the weatherization program. Revises provisions relating to maximum allowable expenditures per dwelling under the weatherization program. Revises provisions relating to deadlines for assistance to States under the weatherization program. Declares that no Part A provision shall be construed to limit the eligibility of low-income persons for weatherization program assistance to elderly or handicapped low-income persons. Requires that weatherization program regulations permit States to use program funds to provide information, education, and technical assistance to residents of low-income dwellings in which weatherization materials have been installed under the program. Authorizes the Secretary to use program funds to disseminate information on successful programs for the weatherization of existing multifamily dwellings. Includes furnace efficiency modifications under the definition of ""weatherization materials,"" for purposes of such program. Requires weatherization program grant applicants to submit an appropriate plan for the training of weatherization workers, crew supervisors, and field staff.  Permits technical assistance funds to be used for such training.",2025-08-29T19:50:16Z,
97-s-3076,97,s,3076,Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-06,1982-12-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,4,"Temporary Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1982 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale of delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983.  Defines a volume adjustment option as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before November 1, 1983, at an excessive price shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewing cost passthroughs.  Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a purchased gas adjustment clause (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if the weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas by the pipeline is lower because of the volume adjustment option or because of other steps taken by the pipeline.",2025-08-29T19:51:53Z,
97-hr-7358,97,hr,7358,Natural Gas Marketing Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-03,1982-12-10,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]",MD,D,B001220,3,"Natural Gas Marketing Act of 1982 - Provides that whenever a gas distributing company, State commission, municipality, or State files a complaint under the Natural Gas Act alleging that any rate proposed by a natural gas company is not just and reasonable, and certifies that such proposed rate results in a retail price for natural gas that is in excess of the prices of a competing fuel available to existing retail customers served by any of the natural gas company's wholesale customers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall set the matter for hearing and decision.  Suspends any rate increase until issuance of a final appealable order upon completion of the hearing.  Places the burden of proof on the natural gas company. Directs FERC to prescribe an adjustment in the natural gas company's rates if the company does not discharge its burden of proof.",2025-08-29T19:50:12Z,
97-s-3069,97,s,3069,"A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit increases in the wellhead prices of natural gas, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-12-02,1982-12-02,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]",MO,D,E000004,6,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale of natural gas from December 2, 1982, through December 31, 1984, shall be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on August 31, 1982, under the Act.  Provides that in the case of any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to December 2, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price for such sale on December 2, 1982, through December 31, 1984, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on August 31, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale of natural gas on August 31, 1982, shall be increased for any month beginning on or after January 1, 1985, at the rate specified for such gas. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study concerning the profitability of natural gas production under the Act. Extends for two years the expiration date of (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-s-3070,97,s,3070,Natural Gas Competition Act of 1982,Energy,1982-12-02,1982-12-02,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]",MO,R,D000030,1,"Natural Gas Competition Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to declare against public policy and unenforceable any provision of any contract for the first sale of natural gas which includes: (1) a take-or-pay clause which commits the purchaser to take delivery of a minimum volume of natural gas; or (2) an indefinite price esculator clause as defined in the Act.  Excludes from the above any contract with a take-or-pay clause for the first sale of natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce on November 1, 1978, and for which a just and reasonable rate under the Natural Gas Act was in effect on such date. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upon application by the buyer or seller, to permit any take-or-pay clause in effect on or before December 1, 1982, to remain effective if: (1) it is necessary to prevent default by the seller; or (2) it is necessary to prevent a taking without fair compensation of the seller's property. Requires each natural gas company to file a quarterly statement of actions with FERC of actions taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas.",2025-08-29T19:51:53Z,
97-s-3071,97,s,3071,A bill to increase the funding authorization for low-income home energy assistance.,Energy,1982-12-02,1982-12-02,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]",MO,R,D000030,12,Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to increase for FY 1983 and 1984 the funding authorization for low-income home energy assistance grants to States.,2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
97-s-3054,97,s,3054,"A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-11-30,1982-11-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]",KS,R,K000017,1,"Amends the  Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the maximum lawful price applicable to any first sale of any natural gas in effect on October 1, 1982, shall continue to be the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale for the period starting October 1, 1982, through January 1, 1985. Permits increases (but not above the maximum lawful price in effect on October 1, 1982) on the first sale of natural gas which has a price lower than the applicable maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982, but limits any such increase to the lesser of: (1) the rate provided in the sales contract; or (2) the annual inflation adjustment factor. Provides that the maximum lawful price for the period beginning October 1, 1982, and ending January 1, 1985, for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began by October 1, 1982, and for which there was no applicable maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price is specified on October 1, 1982, shall increase from the October 1, 1982, level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of: (1) price controls; and (2) standby authority. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take such action as is necessary, including  rescission or modification of a contract, whenever it finds that any gas sales or purchase contract contains a provision determined to prevent the purchaser from responding to customer demands or market forces by requiring the purchaser to pay for a minimum contract quantity of gas whether or not  such gas is taken. Directs the Commission to devise and put into effect an incentive procedure to determine the appropriate rate of return that a pipeline company may earn under the Natural Gas Act.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-7312,97,hr,7312,"A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to limit the use of ""take or pay"" clauses and to impose a prudence test.",Energy,1982-11-29,1982-12-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4]",KS,D,G000240,14,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that the provisions of any gas sales or purchase contract applicable to the first sale of natural gas which have the effect of requiring the purchaser to make a payment to the seller if gas volumes tendered by the seller under the contract are not taken by the purchaser shall be suspended and of no effect. Provides, however, that if the seller and buyer apply to the Commission, the Commission may permit such agreements if it finds:  (1) that such agreements were made before November 29, 1982;  (2) that, if the purchaser is a natural gas company, such contractual agreements will not cause unreasonable rates;  and (3) that permitting such contractual arrangements is necessary to prevent a default by seller on a loan or debt in effect on November 29, 1982, or permitting such contractual arrangements is necessary to prevent a taking, without fair compensation, of seller's property. Prohibits cost passthroughs by an interstate pipeline for imprudent actions on the part of the pipeline.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7313,97,hr,7313,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to impose a moratorium on price increases.,Energy,1982-11-29,1982-12-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4]",KS,D,G000240,11,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to set the maximum lawful price on any first sale of any natural gas from November 29, 1982, through January 1, 1985, at the maximum lawful price applicable to such sale on October 1, 1982. Provides that the maximum lawful price from November 29, 1982 through January 1, 1985 for any first sale of natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which began prior to November 29, 1982, and for which there was no maximum lawful price on October 1, 1982 because of the elimination of price controls, shall be the contract price specified for deliveries of such natural gas on October 1, 1982. Provides that following the expiration of the price freeze imposed by this Act, the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas on October 1, 1982 shall increase from the October 1, 1982 level at the rate specified for that category of natural gas. Extends for two years the expiration date of:  (1) price controls;  and (2) standby authority.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7317,97,hr,7317,Natural Gas Price Control Act of 1982,Energy,1982-11-29,1982-12-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37]",NY,D,N000163,2,"Natural Gas Price Control Act of 1982 - Provides that the maximum lawful price applicable to the first sale delivery of any natural gas produced in the United States shall be the November 30, 1982, price applicable to such natural gas. Provides that, notwithstanding the terms of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 or any contract, any price increase subject to this Act shall not be effective following the expiration of the control period. Defines control period as the period beginning December 1, 1982, and ending May 31, 1983. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe regulations which assure that the reductions in the costs which (but for this Act) would be borne by natural gas purchasers shall be passed through to such purchasers.",2025-08-29T19:50:11Z,
97-hres-610,97,hres,610,A resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the need for changing the laws governing the natural and propane gas markets in order to provide relief for consumers from excessive natural gas prices.,Energy,1982-11-29,1982-12-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3]",KS,R,W000636,21,"Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, due to the excessive prices for natural and propane gas, the Congress should take all steps to assure that legislation is enacted during the 97th Congress which responds to the natural gas marketing problems.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7264,97,hr,7264,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that interstate pipelines be subject to a prudence standard for their natural gas purchases in order to pass through the cost of such purchases to their customers if the pipelines are not subject competition for sales to their customers.,Energy,1982-10-01,1982-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]",PA,D,E000208,19,Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit an interstate pipeline from passing on to its customers cost increases in the natural gas it purchases from its suppliers (cost passthroughs) if the price paid by the pipeline for the natural gas was not prudent and if the pipeline has no significant sales competition.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-3028,97,s,3028,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.,Energy,1982-10-01,1982-10-01,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]",OH,D,M000678,0,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit cost passthroughs to natural gas customers if the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission determines that the price increase is due to waste, imprudence, or similar grounds (including action not in the public interest).",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-7229,97,hr,7229,A bill to prevent the use of automatic adjustment clauses by Federally regulated gas and electric utilities.,Energy,1982-09-30,1982-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]",IL,R,F000123,0,Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from allowing any rate increase to go into effect pursuant to a purchased gas adjustment clause. Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit an electric utility from increasing rates pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such increase reflects an increase in the cost of electric power purchased from a centrally dispatched power pool.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7230,97,hr,7230,A bill to authorize public participation funding in proceedings under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.,Energy,1982-09-30,1982-12-07,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]",NY,R,G000212,1,"Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish a program for funding public participation in NRC proceedings.  Requires the NRC to make an award of all or part of the costs of participation in an NRC proceeding to an individual who applies for such an award and who: (1) presents an interest which is not adequately presented by other participants in the proceeding and which contributes substantially to the full and fair consideration of a relevant issue; (2) does not have the resources to participate effectively in the proceeding; and (3) has not improperly harrassed any participant, acted in bad faith, or sought to participate in order to delay or obstruct the proceeding.  Authorizes advance or interim awards where an eligible person would be unable to participate in an NRC proceeding without such award.  Permits the NRC to require consolidation of duplicative presentations, select representatives to participate, offer limited compensation, or jointly compensate persons representing the same or related viewpoints. Subjects NRC decisions with respect to such awards to judicial review.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-7243,97,hr,7243,Natural Gas Consumers Protection Act of 1982,Energy,1982-09-30,1982-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]",OH,R,R000141,7,"Natural Gas Consumer's Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to prohibit any increase in the cost of purchased gas from being recovered by a natural gas company until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has conducted an investigation of the increase and determined, after an opportunity for a hearing, that the purchases resulting in the increase were prudent.",2025-08-29T19:50:11Z,
97-hr-7251,97,hr,7251,Natural Gas Consumer Protection Act of 1982,Energy,1982-09-30,1982-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2]",IA,R,T000053,16,"Natural Gas Consumer Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to define the term ""abuse"" so as to include: (1) misrepresentation; (2) imprudence on the part of a pipeline; (3) failure by a pipeline to bargain at arms-length with any producer; and (4) the entering into of or operating pursuant to any contract by a pipeline with a producer if such contract materially prevents the pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces.  Sets forth the circumstances under which a rebuttable presumption arises that a contract materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe the maximum duration of a contract for the purchase of natural gas.",2025-08-29T19:50:11Z,
97-hr-7253,97,hr,7253,Pacific Northwest Housing Affordability and Energy Conservation Act of 1982,Energy,1982-09-30,1982-12-07,Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.,House,"Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,W000227,1,"Pacific Northwest Housing Affordability and Energy Conservation Act of 1982 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to purchase debt instruments for debts which:  (1) are incurred for the purchase of certified energy efficient, newly constructed single family dwellings with one or more energy conservation features; (2) are secured by a mortgage or other security interest;  (3) do not exceed the lesser of $15,000 or the cost of the energy conservation features;  (4) have a repayment term of not more than 30 years;  and (5) provide for interest charges no higher than the maximum interest rates on federally insured mortgages.  Requires the Administrator to certify those dwellings which meet energy efficiency standards for purposes of this Act.  Permits the Administrator to purchase such debt instruments only if the total of any other loans issued for the first purchase of the dwellings involved does not exceed the maximum mortgage level for Federal Housing Administration mortgages.",2025-08-29T19:50:12Z,
97-sconres-124,97,sconres,124,A concurrent resolution concerning the Administration's study of hydroelectric power.,Energy,1982-09-21,1982-09-21,Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,4,"Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) changes in the public power pricing practices should be the subject of extensive congressional deliberation; and (2) the current administration study of hydroelectric power policies of the Tennessee Valley Authority, other public power authorities, and Federal agencies shall be stopped until Congress has considered the subject.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
97-hr-7122,97,hr,7122,Natural Gas Marketing Improvements Act of 1982,Energy,1982-09-16,1982-09-27,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7]",OH,R,B000910,23,"Natural Gas Marketing Improvements Act of 1982 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a purchase requirement adjustment clause, unless otherwise expressly provided in the contract.  Provides that under a purchase requirement adjustment clause a purchaser may refuse to accept any portion of the gas purchased if the purchaser determines there is not a market for the gas. Prohibits a purchaser from reducing the volume accepted below 50 percent of the amount the purchaser contracted to take.  Requires a purchaser to reduce the volume of the highest price gas first. Voids any contract provision that requires payment for gas not accepted pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a purchaser who has not accepted the full amount of gas under a contract from accepting gas for an equal or higher price under a new contract. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider a pipeline's use of a purchase requirement adjustment clause in any purchase gas adjustment or general rate proceeding involving that pipeline. Provides that any contract for the sale of natural gas to any pipeline shall be deemed to include a transportation obligation clause. Provides that under a transportation obligation clause any purchaser who has exercised the right to reduce the volume of gas for which the purchaser contracted must provide, on behalf of the seller, transportation of any such gas which:  (1) is involved in the reduction; (2) is resold by the seller to another purchaser; and (3) the purchaser would be required to pay for in the absence of the exercise of such contract provision.  Provides that the consideration for any such transportation shall be $.05 per million Btu's plus the cost of transportation.",2025-08-29T19:50:05Z,
97-s-2892,97,s,2892,A bill to clarify the definition of abuse in the Natural Gas Policy Act.,Energy,1982-09-10,1982-09-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,1,"Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act to define the term ""abuse"" to include not only misrepresentation but:  (1) imprudence on the part of the company; and (2) any pipeline company-producer contract which materially prevents the pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces. Sets forth contract clauses which if found in a producer-pipeline contract will give rise to a rebuttable presumption that a contract materially prevents a pipeline from responding to changes in customer demand or other market forces.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-7076,97,hr,7076,Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1982,Energy,1982-09-09,1982-10-07,Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.  Report No: 97-934 (Part I).,House,"Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,B000780,2,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H.Rept. 97-934(Part I)) Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit suspension (with a discretionary lease extension) of exploration activity.  Makes permit delays which are not the fault of the lessee grounds for such action. Requires Federal agencies to act on license or permit applications within 90 days, or to notify the applicant and the Secretary of the Interior of the reasons for delay. Deems any license or permit approved when neither the deadline is met nor a notification of reasons for delay is made. Provides with regard to oil and gas leases that: (1) cash bids must (presently may) be deposited in interest bearing accounts until a final choice has been made; (2) notice of any lease sale shall be published in the Federal Register 60 (presently 30) days before such sale; and (3) bids may be accepted from a person making a ""good faith"" effort (rather than ""due diligence"") to meet ""due diligence"" requirements under another such lease. Requires lessee overpayments to be repaid (or a credit provided for) upon request filed within two years.  Eliminates related reporting requirements. Prohibits civil action to enjoin a lease sale unless filed within 45 days of notice of such sale in the Federal Register. Revises criminal penalties to provide separate penalties for specified violations. Eliminates the requirement that lessees and permittees provide access to interpreted data and information. Eliminates specified annual oil and gas well reports.  Eliminates the requirement that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a continuing investigation of outer continental shelf oil and gas resources.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-7077,97,hr,7077,Coastal Revenue Sharing Act of 1982,Energy,1982-09-09,1982-09-27,Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.,House,"Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,B000780,5,"Coastal Revenue Sharing Act 1982 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Governor of each coastal State and to each unit of local coastal government from rentals, royalties, bonuses, and other sums deposited in the Treasury under any lease for oil, gas, or other minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf certain sums to be calculated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this Act.",2025-08-29T19:50:05Z,
97-hr-7086,97,hr,7086,Northeast-Midwest States Federal Hydropower Financing Authority Act,Energy,1982-09-09,1982-10-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.,House,"Rep. Nelligan, James L. [R-PA-11]",PA,R,N000027,0,"Northeast-Midwest States Federal Hydropower Financing Authority Act - Establishes the Northeast-Midwest States Hydropower Financing Authority (the Corporation).  Makes the incorporation of such Authority effective upon notification of the Secretary of Energy by the Governors of at least four eligible Northeast-Midwest States of their desire to be members of the Corporation.  Provides that the Corporation's Board of Directors shall consist of each Governor of a member State and a Chairman appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Authorizes the Corporation to make loans and loan guarantees for hydropower development to:  (1) member States; (2) their political subdivisions which are engaged in retail electric service; (3) power authorities of such States; and (4) rural electric cooperatives, interstate compact river commissions, and consumer- and stockholder- owned electric utilities which are located within member States. Sets forth limitations and conditions with respect to the making of such loans and loan guarantees. States that the Corporation's principal office shall be maintained in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Requires that the Corporation maintain complete and accurate accounts and file with Congress annually a financial statement and a complete report on the Corporation's business.  Requires the Comptroller General to audit the Corporation's transactions at least annually. Requires that the U.S. Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Power Marketing Administration of the Department of Energy, complete for each member State a study of hydroelectric power potential in the State. Prohibits the approval of a loan application under this Act unless the Governor of the State in which the project is to be located is notified and does not disapprove of the project within 60 days of such notification. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-29T19:50:06Z,
97-hr-7068,97,hr,7068,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act to eliminate authority under such Act to increase ceiling prices of natural gas higher than the maximum lawful price if just and reasonable.,Energy,1982-09-08,1982-09-14,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]",MO,D,S000465,1,Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal provisions permitting increases in ceiling prices of natural gas higher than the maximum lawful price if just and reasonable.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7031,97,hr,7031,A bill to remove certain restrictions relating to voluntary contributions by utilities for remedial action at Three Mile Island.,Energy,1982-08-19,1982-08-26,Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.,House,"Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]",NJ,D,F000215,0,Provides that contributions by electric utilities for remedial action at Three Mile Island shall not be treated as violations of the antitrust laws or of any fiduciary responsibility.,2023-05-11T13:11:49Z,
97-hr-7037,97,hr,7037,Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1982,Energy,1982-08-19,1982-09-08,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large]",VT,R,J000072,0,"Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use of substitute motor fuels.  Requires the program to promote the replacement of gasoline with a substitute motor fuel containing the maximum percentage of replacement fuel which is economically and technically feasible.  Defines ""replacement fuel"" as alcohol or another liquid produced from coal, oil, shale, or other substances for the purpose of mixing with gasoline to be used as motor fuel. Directs the Secretary to establish production goals for the production of replacement fuel. Requires replacement fuel sold by oil refiners to constitute specified percentages of sales. Sets a minimum production goal of ten percent by 1990. Establishes a goal of 20 percent by 1995, but authorizes another goal if 20 percent is inappropriate.  Requires refiners to report annually to the Secretary. Grants the Secretary authority to assess penalties for the violation of the sales requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983.",2025-08-29T19:50:06Z,
97-hr-6998,97,hr,6998,Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Act,Energy,1982-08-17,1982-09-27,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [D-NY-23]",NY,D,P000280,0,"Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to suspend by September 1, 1982, the operating licenses of units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station in New York. Establishes the Indian Point Nuclear Power Safety Review Panel to evaluate the NRC's investigation of, and to independently review issues relating to, the safety of, and emergency evacuation plans for, units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station.  Requires the Panel to report its findings to Congress and to the NRC. Requires the NRC to consider fully the Panel's report.  Authorizes the NRC to remove the operating license suspensions for units 2 and 3 of the Indian Point Nuclear Station:  (1) 90 days after the NRC notifies specified congressional committees; or (2) after such notification, but before 90 days expire, if such committees notify the NRC that they do not object to the proposed removal. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the panel at the time it transmits its report.",2025-08-29T19:50:05Z,
97-sconres-116,97,sconres,116,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a national coal export policy is necessary to coordinate federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-08-17,1982-08-17,Referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the coal capability of U.S. ports.  Declares that such legislation should:  (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties.,2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
97-hr-6972,97,hr,6972,Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982,Energy,1982-08-11,1982-08-18,Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.,House,"Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]",NY,R,H000797,2,"Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes; Definitions - Sets forth the findings and purposes of this Act and the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Commerce specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy, including functions with respect to:  (1) nuclear energy; (2) geothermal energy; (3) solar energy; (4) electric and hybird vehicle research and development; (5) automotive propulsion research and development; (6) magnetic fusion engineering; (7) wind energy; (8) ocean thermal energy conversion; (9) methane transportation; (10) university coal research laboratories and energy resource graduate fellowships; (11) naval petroleum reserves; (12) energy conservation; (13) a medical care program for certain Marshall Islanders; (14) a comprehensive energy plan for insular areas; (15) regulation of public utilities; (16) fuel supplies; (17) import and export of natural gas; (18) oil pipelines; (19) establishment and implementation of international energy policies; and (20) integration of foreign and domestic energy policy. Transfers to the Secretary of the Interior all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to:  (1) the sale of electric power from reservoir projects; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Alaska Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration; (3) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments and any other authority of the Secretary of Energy relating to the award or administration of Federal leases; (4) the confirmation and approval of rates for the sale of Federal power; (5) authorities formerly exercised by the Bureau of Mines relating to research and development of increased efficiency of production technology of solid fuel minerals; and (6) research and development of alternative coal mining technologies. Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to biomass energy development and the tax on special fuels. Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Reserves the conduct of litigation arising from any function or authority transferred under this Act to the Attorney General. Title III: Organization of Energy and Defense Program Functions - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and a Deputy Secretary for Energy. Requires the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs to perform nuclear-related functions that support the Department of Defense in meeting its defense objectives, including:  (1) defense-related intelligence activities; (2) management and implementation of the national security and nuclear weapons programs; and (3) functions of the Department of Energy with respect to the Military Liaison Committee.  Requires that such Deputy Secretary advise the President on all matters related to nuclear weapons which are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Deputy Secretary for Energy shall perform functions relating to:  (1) domestic and international energy policy formulation and implementation; (2) energy emergency planning; (3) energy planning and analysis; (4) regulatory functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by this Act; (5) nuclear nonproliferation responsibilities transferred by this Act; (6) civilian nuclear power; (7) naval nuclear propulsion; (8) long-term basic and applied energy research, development, and demonstration; (9) energy conservation; (10) alternate or renewable energy sources; and (11) fossil fuel technology. Provides for the appointment of two Associate Deputy Secretaries and six Assistant Secretaries to assist the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and the Deputy Secretary for Energy in performing their functions. Establishes within the Department a Division of Naval Reactors which shall perform the research, design, development, health, and safety functions relating to naval nuclear propulsion and assigned civilian power reactor programs vested in the Secretary by this Act. Provides that the Division of Military Application, which shall perform functions relating to nuclear weapons research, development, testing, and production, shall be in the Department. Title IV:  Energy Information and Strategic Planning - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information which shall carry out a comprehensive energy data and information program. Requires that information collected by the Bureau be catalogued and made available to the public upon request. Requires that the Secretary of Commerce give the highest priority to collection of energy information requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Provides for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning who shall be responsible for Department activities relating to strategic materials and industrial mobilization that were under the Department's authority before the enactment of this Act. Title V:  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Act - Provides for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to continue as an independent regulatory agency.  Transfers to the Commission specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under or with respect to:  (1) the Federal Power Act; (2) the Natural Gas Act; (3) the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978; (4) the establishment of rates for pipeline transportation of oil or the valuation of such a pipeline; and (5) the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.  Gives the Commission jurisdiction over any other matter which, after public notice, the Secretary of Commerce may assign to the Commission pursuant to this Act.  Sets forth the Commission's authority under this Act. Provides for judicial review of Commission actions. Title VI:  Administrative Provisions-Subtitle A:  Personnel Provisions - Sets forth the authority of the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the appointment of officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions transferred to the Secretary by this Act. Subtitle B: General Administrative Provisions - Sets forth the authority which the Secretary of Commerce may exercise in carrying out the functions transferred to him or by this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the transfers authorized by this Act. Title VII: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Sets forth the requirements for the transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel in connection with the functions of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of Energy transferred by this Act.  Sets forth savings provisions and makes technical and conforming amendments.  Repeals the Department of Energy Organization Act. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.  Provides for the interim appointment of officers until offices required by this Act have been filled.",2025-08-29T19:50:06Z,
97-hr-6961,97,hr,6961,A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California.,Energy,1982-08-10,1982-08-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.,House,"Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]",CA,R,L000020,0,Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any oil and gas lease on specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the California coastline.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-s-2814,97,s,2814,Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982,Energy,1982-08-05,1982-08-11,Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department; Energy Department; Treasury Department; OMB.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]",AK,R,M001085,0,"Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982 - Title I:  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to contract with non-Federal entities for the development of hydroelectric projects in order to provide additional hydroelectric power to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations.  Prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits under the Federal Power Act if existing reclamation project facilities may be advantageously used to provide hydroelectric power to preference customers. Exempts non-Federal entities designated by the Secretary from permitting and licensing requirements under the Federal Power Act. Provides that such contracts shall be granted on a competitive negotiations basis.  Requires, under such contracts, that:  (1) the designated hydroelectric and transmission sites, improvements, and falling water privileges be ground leased to the non-Federal entities for a term not longer than 40 years at a negotiated sum; (2) the non-Federal entity assume all risk in the development process and retain title to improvements for a term up to 40 years, at the end of which title will be transferred to the Secretary; and (3) hydroelectric energy generated under this program be delivered to the Secretary of Energy for distribution and marketing by the Federal Power Marketing Administrations. Subjects construction design of hydroelectric powerplants developed under this Act to the Secretary's approval.  Permits the non-Federal entities access to designated hydroelectric powerplant sites for preconstruction activities. Makes the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the powerplants under an annually adjusted allowance budget. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to purchase replacement capacity, energy, or both in order to maintain deliveries to customers during unit outages resulting from construction of the powerplant and transmission facilities pursuant to this title.  Requires that powerplants developed under this title be compatible with valid existing water rights and with valid water service contracts. Requires the Secretary to designate existing reclamation project sites suitable for development pursuant to this title within six months after enactment of this Act. Title II:  Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to collect a surcharge of up to one mill per kilowatt-hour on electric energy generated by Federal hydroelectric power facilities and delivered to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations for transmission and sale.  Requires that the surcharges be placed in the Reclamation Hydropower Fund in the Treasury and be available for the establishment and operation of hydroelectric facilities authorized at existing Bureau of Reclamation projects. Requires that hydroelectric generating facilities constructed by the Secretary under this title be compatible with valid existing water rights and with valid water service contracts. Authorizes the Secretary of  Energy to:  (1) construct and operate any transmission facilities required to connect the hydroelectric powerplants developed under this title to existing power systems and to accomplish distribution and marketing of power; and (2) purchase replacement capacity or energy or both in order to maintain deliveries to customers during unit outages. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.",2025-08-29T19:51:48Z,
97-hr-6897,97,hr,6897,Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act,Energy,1982-07-29,1982-08-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5]",NJ,R,F000078,2,"Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act - Requires electric utilities to pay to the Secretary of the Treasury an annual fee for calendar years 1982 through 1987 for their proprietary share of the electric power level authorized for each of their nuclear electric generating facilities under construction or licensed to operate on or after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the annual fee imposed upon any single nuclear utility from exceeding $1,600,000.  Requires that such utilities certify to the Secretary of Energy their nuclear generating capability for purposes of the collection of such fees. Establishes in the Treasury the TMI-2 Cleanup Trust Fund which shall consist of the fees collected from electric utilities under this Act.  Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the cleanup programs for Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 2 (TMI-2) in Pennsylvania.  Provides for disbursements from the trust fund to defray the costs of the TMI-2 cleanup if the Secretary of Energy determines that such programs are safe, expeditious, cost effective, and consistent with this Act.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the trust fund during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the terms and conditions of the indenture creating the Pennsylvania Trust (a trust which provides for the receipt and disbursement, solely for TMI-2 cleanup purposes, of funds collected by Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, and other entities electing to provide such funds) in order to determine whether the Pennsylvania Trust may serve as an alternative means for receiving and disbursing funds for the cleanup of TMI-2.  Permits electric utilities to elect to pay the annual fee required by this Act to the Pennsylvania Trust if the Secretary of Energy makes a positive determination. Provides for electric utilities making such election, upon proof of their payments to the Pennsylvania Trust, to receive a credit against their obligation under this Act.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the Pennsylvania Trust during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Provides that the U.S. District Courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce this Act without regard to jurisdictional amount.",2025-08-29T19:50:06Z,
97-hr-6901,97,hr,6901,Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act,Energy,1982-07-29,1982-08-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]",NJ,D,H000840,18,"Electric Utility Nuclear Accident Cost Allocation Act - Requires electric utilities to pay to the Secretary of the Treasury an annual fee for calendar years 1982 through 1987 for their proprietary share of the electric power level authorized for each of their nuclear electric generating facilities under construction or licensed to operate on or after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the annual fee imposed upon any single nuclear utility from exceeding $1,600,000.  Requires that such utilities certify to the Secretary of Energy their nuclear generating capability for purposes of the collection of such fees. Establishes in the Treasury the TMI-2 Cleanup Trust Fund which shall consist of the fees collected from electric utilities under this Act.  Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the cleanup programs for Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 2 (TMI-2) in Pennsylvania.  Provides for disbursements from the trust fund to defray the costs of the TMI-2 cleanup if the Secretary of Energy determines that such programs are safe, expeditious, cost effective, and consistent with this Act.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the trust fund during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Requires the Secretary of Energy to review the terms and conditions of the indenture creating the Pennsylvania Trust (a trust which provides for the receipt and disbursement, solely for TMI-2 cleanup purposes, of funds collected by Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, and other entities electing to provide such funds) in order to determine whether the Pennsylvania Trust may serve as an alternative means for receiving and disbursing funds for the cleanup of TMI-2.  Permits electric utilities to elect to pay the annual fee required by this Act to the Pennsylvania Trust if the Secretary of Energy makes a positive determination. Provides for electric utilities making such election, upon proof of their payments to the Pennsylvania Trust, to receive a credit against their obligation under this Act.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually, from 1983 to 1988, to Congress on the financial condition and operations of the Pennsylvania Trust during the previous fiscal year and during the fiscal year in which the report is made. Provides that the U.S. District Courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce this Act without regard to jurisdictional amount.",2025-08-29T19:50:06Z,
97-s-2786,97,s,2786,"A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases, granting certain licenses and permits, and approving certain plans, with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, until January 1, 2000.",Energy,1982-07-29,1982-07-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,"Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to specified submerged areas located in the Pacific Ocean off the California coastline, from:  (1) issuing any oil and gas lease; (2) granting any license or permit for any activity which both affects the area and involves drilling for oil and gas; and (3) approving any exploration plan or any development and production plan which provides for such activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on January 1, 2000.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-s-2792,97,s,2792,Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act,Energy,1982-07-29,1982-08-12,Committee on Commerce. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,21,"Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act - Establishes the Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Fund in the Treasury.  States that four percent of all bonus revenues and six percent of all royalty revenues from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases shall be deposited in such Fund. Provides block grants from such Fund to coastal States and territories for ocean and coastal energy impact assistance and resource management. Sets forth an allocation formula based upon oil or gas production, coastal population, and shoreline. Requires a State to give at least 40 percent of such grant to local coastal communities. Provides for assessment and audit of such block grants.",2025-08-29T19:51:46Z,
97-s-2773,97,s,2773,A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979.  ,Energy,1982-07-26,1982-08-02,Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,0,Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to authorize the President to enter into a bilateral international oil supply agreement pursuant to which the United States would export to any country crude oil in exchange for an equal amount of crude oil from supplies owned or controlled by such country.  Requires any such agreement to contain:  (1) assurances that oil exported pursuant to the agreement will be shipped in U.S.-flagships; and (2) provisions permitting the termination or suspension of the agreement if the President determines that the national interests of the United States require such termination or suspension .,2025-01-03T19:04:17Z,
97-s-2775,97,s,2775,Energy and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1982,Energy,1982-07-26,1982-08-09,Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department; OMB.,Senate,"Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]",AL,R,D000259,0,"Energy and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make block grants to States to enable them to provide emergency assistance (temporary financial assistance or food, clothing, or shelter and emergency medical care or social services) to low-income households in addition to home energy assistance. Reduces the authorization of appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 for block grants under such Act. Revises the method for determining the State and territory allotments to be made under the block grant program. Permits States to transfer up to ten percent of their allotments under such program for any fiscal year to support activities under other block grant programs.  (Currently, States may transfer up to ten percent of their allotments to support specified community service and health care activities.) Requires States desiring to receive allotments for any fiscal year to prepare a report on the intended use of the block grant which shall be reviewed by the Secretary on a limited basis. Requires that such a report be made public within a State on a timely basis for comment and review. Eliminates the requirement that States reserve funds for energy crisis intervention from the block grants available to them. Requires that States make payments from the block grants available to them to low-income households as defined by the States.  Eliminates specified requirements with which States must comply in order to receive their allotments. Requires States to conduct biennially financial and compliance audits of their expenditures of the block grants received by them.  (Currently, such audits must be prepared at least annually.) Eliminates grant expenditures evaluations by the Comptroller General and restrictions on the allocation of block grants by the States. Repeals the Secretary's authority to restrict the amount available to a State from the block grant received in a prior fiscal year. Provides that programs and activities funded in whole or in part with funds made available under the low-income energy and emergency assistance program shall be considered to be receiving Federal financial assistance for purposes of the laws against discrimination. Requires each State to make reports at least annually on its activities under such program and make such reports available for public inspection within the State.",2025-08-29T19:51:47Z,
97-hr-6856,97,hr,6856,Renewable Resources Trust Fund Act of 1982,Energy,1982-07-23,1982-08-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.,House,"Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,W000227,0,"Renewable Resources Trust Fund Act of 1982 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to increase from 12 1/2 percent to 20 percent the royalty payment under an oil and gas lease. Directs that all moneys received from sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals of public lands for the production of oil and gas be paid into the Treasury.  Requires one-sixth of all such moneys to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Provides that of the remaining moneys 50 percent shall go to the State in which the leased lands are located and 40 percent shall be paid into the reclamation fund created under the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase the royalty payments on an oil and gas lease from 12 1/2 to 20 percent.  Requires one-sixth of all rents, royalties, and other sums to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require grazing fees not credited to other accounts to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Requires 25 percent of those receipts deposited by the Secretary of Agriculture into the general fund of the Treasury derived from timber sales and grazing fees within the national forest system to be credited to the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. Establishes the Renewable Resources Trust Fund. States that amounts from the Fund will be used only for:  (1) reforestation; (2) timber stand improvement; (3) fish and wildlife habitat improvement; (4) soil conservation and improvement; (5) water resource improvement and protection; and (6) rangeland improvement and protection.",2025-08-29T19:50:00Z,
97-hjres-545,97,hjres,545,A joint resolution prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan until the Secretary has taken certain actions to conform the plan to the purposes and requirements of applicable law.,Energy,1982-07-22,1982-07-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.,House,"Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]",MA,D,S001040,87,"Expresses the disapproval of Congress of the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan approved by the Department of the Interior on July 21, 1982. Prohibits the implementation of such program until the Secretary of the Interior has modified the plan to conform to applicable Federal law and national energy policy.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-6836,97,hr,6836,Nuclear Accident Recovery Act,Energy,1982-07-22,1982-07-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]",TN,D,L000381,0,"Nuclear Accident Recovery Act - Requires the licensee of a commercial nuclear powerplant at which an accident resulting in significant radioactive contamination of the site has occurred to submit to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a cleanup schedule.  Requires the NRC to either accept such schedule or order the licensee to comply with a different schedule. Authorizes the NRC to request the Secretary of the Treasury to assess and collect an electricity rate surcharge to cover cleanup costs in excess of the cleanup costs projected on the required schedule submitted by a licensee of a disabled powerplant.  Provides for such surcharge to be uniformly applied to all energy generated and sold by such licensee. Requires that the licensee and the regulatory body that regulates its rates be notified upon application and termination of the surcharge.  Requires the licensee to identify the purpose and amount of the surcharge on the electric service bills submitted to the licensee's customers and to collect the surcharge and and pay it to the Treasury.  Directs the NRC to include in the surcharge an amount calculated to cover any Federal expenditures for research and development that directly reduces cleanup costs. Permits the NRC to waive such requirement under certain circumstances. Directs the Secretary to deposit in a separate trust account in the Treasury all funds collected under this Act, except for reimbursements of Federal research and development expenditures which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.  Requires the Secretary to make disbursements from the trust account to a Federal Reserve bank account in the name of the licensee of a disabled powerplant to cover the cleanup costs on the required schedule.  Requires the Secretary to report to Congress annually with respect to any trust account established under this Act. Provides the NRC with the same authority to enforce this Act as it has to enforce the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.  Gives the U.S. district courts jurisdiction concurrently with the State and Territorial courts over actions to enforce this Act.",2025-08-29T19:50:01Z,
97-hr-6850,97,hr,6850,Natural Gas Fair Pricing Act,Energy,1982-07-22,1982-07-27,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2]",MO,D,Y000051,2,Natural Gas Fair Pricing Act - Repeals provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 relating to the decontrol of natural gas prices.  Eliminates the annual inflation adjustment factor. Requires that the maximum lawful price for specified categories of natural gas months beginning on or after the effective date of this Act shall be the maximum lawful price for such gas for the preceding month. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe an increase in any category of natural gas if the increase is just and reasonable and based upon increases which have occurred in the cost of production. States that the repeal of the decontrol provisions shall not be applicable to high cost natural gas from a well the surface drilling of which commenced on or before the date of enactment of this Act.,2025-08-29T19:50:00Z,
97-sjres-216,97,sjres,216,A joint resolution prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan until the Secretary has taken certain actions to conform the plan to the purposes and requirements of applicable law.,Energy,1982-07-22,1982-07-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,4,"Expresses the disapproval of Congress for the five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan approved by the Department of the Interior on July 21, 1982.  Prohibits the implementation of such program until the Secretary of the Interior has modified the plan to conform to the requirements and purposes of applicable Federal law and national energy policy.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-6815,97,hr,6815,Oil Pipeline Regulatory Reform Act of 1982,Energy,1982-07-21,1982-09-29,Executive Comment Received From FERC.,House,"Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,B000780,7,"Oil Pipeline Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to repeal provisions transferring to the Secretary of Energy or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission certain functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) or the Chairman relating to the transportation of oil by pipeline. Transfers to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission such functions relating to the transportation of oil by pipeline as were carried out by the Secretary of Energy or the ICC before enactment of this Act. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to delete provisions requiring common carriers to establish just and reasonable rates, fares, and charges. Deletes provisions:  (1) requiring the ICC to investigate forthwith the lawfulness of a rate, fare, or charge upon the filing of a petition by a concerned carrier; and (2) empowering the ICC to issue cease and desist orders regarding rates, fares, and charges. Repeals provisions requiring the ICC to establish just divisions of joint fares, rates, or charges. Prohibits any State or interstate agency from reviewing, prescribing, suspending, or regulating the rates or charges of any common carrier for transportation of oil by pipeline in interstate commerce.",2025-08-29T19:50:00Z,
97-hr-6805,97,hr,6805,"A bill to amend the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to require voter approval of the financing of Washington Nuclear Projects No. 1, 2, and 3.",Energy,1982-07-20,1982-07-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.,House,"Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,W000227,0,"Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration from approving a bond resolution for the issuance of bonds by the Washington Public Power Supply System to be used to finance construction activity at Washington nuclear project numbered 1, 2, or 3, unless the resolution has been approved by a majority of the voters in an election. Requires, before an election, that:  (1) the Administrator make available to the public in the region a cost-effectiveness study with respect to the project involved and receive public comments on such study; and (2) the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council provide an opportunity for supporters and opponents of the proposed financing to present their views in a voter's pamphlet which shall be distributed throughout the region. Sets forth procedural requirements with respect to such elections. Prohibits the Administrator from making payments to, or on behalf of, the Washington Public Power Supply System to finance construction activity at Washington nuclear project numbered 1, 2, or 3, unless the payment has been approved by a majority of the voters in an election. Makes this Act subject to judicial review for only 60 days after its enactment.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-hr-6738,97,hr,6738,"A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the consideration of construction work in progress, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-07-13,1982-07-21,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.,House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,0,Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that the cost of construction work in progress shall be included in the rate base used to establish electric utility rates.,2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-s-2704,97,s,2704,"A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-06-30,1982-08-03,Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]",AK,R,M001085,0,"Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to repeal provisions:  (1) prohibiting the issuance of a lease to any entity which has held a coal lease for at least ten years and which is not producing coal in commercial quantities under such lease; and (2) requiring diligent development of a logical mining unit such that the coal reserves of the entire unit must be mined within a period not to exceed 40 years. Permits a lessee to dedicate any lease to the production of synthetic fuel, upon application to the Secretary of the Interior.  Extends the period for achieving production in commercial quantities for such a lease to 15 years. Directs the Secretary, unless the public interest will not be served, to suspend upon the payment of advance royalties:  (1) the condition of continued operation; (2) the requirement of production in commercial quantities; or (3) any diligent development requirement.  (Current law authorizes the Secretary to suspend the condition of continued operation if the Secretary determines that it will serve the public interest.) Directs the Secretary to exempt coking coal from the requirements of diligent development and continued operation.  States that such exemption shall be applicable upon a showing that coking coal deposits are dedicated to the support of steelmaking facilities.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-6683,97,hr,6683,A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend certain authorities relating to the international energy program.,Energy,1982-06-24,1982-06-24,Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,House,"Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10]",IN,D,S000294,0,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until August 1, 1982: (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program;  and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-6657,97,hr,6657,"A bill to exempt the Lake Oswego, Oregon, Hydroelectric plant from part I of the Federal Power Act and section 408 of the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-06-22,1982-09-28,For Further Action See S.1573.,House,"Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3]",OR,D,W000779,0,Exempts the Lake Oswego hydroelectric plant in Oregon from Federal regulation of water power and resources development under the Federal Power Act and from the qualification requirements for small hydroelectric power projects under the Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980.,2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-s-2654,97,s,2654,Anti Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982,Energy,1982-06-21,1982-06-21,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,1,Anti-Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to prevent efforts to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve from resulting in financing Iranian and Libyan Terrorism. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the acquisition of Iranian or Libyan petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.,2025-08-29T19:51:42Z,
97-s-2651,97,s,2651,A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.,Energy,1982-06-18,1982-07-19,Became Public Law No: 97-217.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"(Measure passed senate, amended) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until August 1, 1982:  (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hjres-513,97,hjres,513,A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress of the United States that the Nation reaffirm its commitment to the expeditious development of magnetic fusion energy.,Energy,1982-06-17,1982-06-21,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production.,House,"Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]",TN,D,L000381,50,Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government should maintain its commitment to the research and development of magnetic fusion energy.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-sjres-202,97,sjres,202,A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress of the United States that the Nation reaffirm its commitment to the expeditious development of magnetic fusion energy.,Energy,1982-06-17,1982-06-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]",MO,R,D000030,20,Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government should maintain its commitment to the research and development of magnetic fusion energy.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-6581,97,hr,6581,Natural Gas Company Regulatory Reform Act of 1982,Energy,1982-06-10,1982-07-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]",LA,D,T000058,1,"Natural Gas Company Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to exclude from the definition of ""gas utility company"" and therefore from regulation under such Act those companies:  (1) the intrastate gas utility rates of which are subject to State regulation; (2) which do not own or operate facilities used for retail distribution of natural or manufactured gas for heat, light, or power; and (3) which are controlled by issuers of registered securities.",2025-08-29T19:49:57Z,
97-s-2619,97,s,2619,Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982,Energy,1982-06-10,1982-06-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]",MA,D,T000393,14,"Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation to make loans, loan and price guarantees, and purchase agreements and to enter into joint ventures for district heating or cooling projects. Authorizes the Corporation to make price support loans for municipal waste energy projects which produce and sell biomass energy. Requires the Corporation to solicit proposals and provide financial assistance for district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects.  Requires that the synthetic fuel production strategy established by the Corporation address the types of district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects the Corporation intends to assist. Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to assure that the Corporation is organized to evaluate, process, and review proposed and funded district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects.",2025-08-29T19:51:42Z,
97-hr-6531,97,hr,6531,Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act,Energy,1982-06-03,1982-06-07,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2]",MO,D,Y000051,15,"Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate the automatic inflation adjustment factor and to provide a new formula for determining the maximum lawful price for:  (1) new natural gas and certain natural gas produced from the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) natural gas from new, onshore production wells; (3) natural gas dedicated to interstate commerce; (4) natural gas sales under existing intrastate contracts; (5) natural gas sales under both interstate and intrastate rollover contracts; (6) high-cost natural gas; (7) stripper well natural gas; and (8) other categories of natural gas. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe increases in the maximum price for any category of natural gas, but only if such increases are based upon increased production costs and are just and reasonable. Prohibits the Commission, when determining a new maximum price, from considering the costs of fuels or commodities other than and commodities actually used in producing the gas. Provides for the application of this Act to high-cost natural gas produced from a well the surface drilling of which commenced after enactment. Requires a seller to petition the Commission for any adjustment in the maximum price.",2025-08-29T19:49:56Z,
97-hres-492,97,hres,492,"A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Bonneville Power Administration, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management should initiate projects providing cost effective energy generation and jobs creation.",Energy,1982-06-03,1982-07-01,Executive Comment Requested from Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,W000227,9,"Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Bonneville Power Administration, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management should initiate projects providing cost-effective energy generation and jobs creation in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Provides that such projects should include energy conservation projects, projects with respect to timber stands and salvage timber, and geothermal projects.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-hr-6523,97,hr,6523,A bill to repeal section 603 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.,Energy,1982-05-27,1982-06-02,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.,House,"Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large]",ND,D,D000432,0,"Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to acquire rights-of-way through North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska for transmission facilities for the seasonal diversity exchange of electric power to and from Canada.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-hr-6500,97,hr,6500,Cogeneration and Small Power Production Program Clarification Act of 1982,Energy,1982-05-26,1982-06-15,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,1,"Cogeneration and Small Power Production Program Clarification Act of 1982 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require that the rates for electric energy purchased by an electric utility from a qualifying cogeneration facility or qualifying small power production facility be established at the incremental cost to the utility of alternative electric energy, unless the State regulatory authority or a nonregulated electric utility determines that another rate:  (1) would encourage cogeneration and small power production; (2) would not discriminate against qualifying cogenerators and small power producers; and (3) would be consistent with the interests of consumers and with the public interest. Provides that rules prescribed by the Federal Power Commission must require electric utilities to offer to interconnect with qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities in addition to requiring that electric utilities offer to sell electric energy to, and buy electric energy from, such facilities. Requires that such facilities pay any reasonable interconnection costs incurred by the utilities making such an offer. Authorizes the State regulatory authority to prescribe the terms for an interconnection if the electric utility and the qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility involved cannot resolve disputes concerning their interconnection.",2025-08-29T19:49:53Z,
97-s-2575,97,s,2575,A bill to extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.,Energy,1982-05-26,1982-06-01,Became Public Law No: 97-190.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until July 1, 1982:  (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-s-2562,97,s,2562,Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982,Energy,1982-05-24,1982-09-21,Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]",DE,R,R000460,6,"Federal Energy Reorganization Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes; Definitions - Sets forth the findings and purposes of this Act and the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Commerce specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy, including functions with respect to:  (1) nuclear energy; (2) geothermal energy; (3) solar energy; (4) electric and hybird vehicle research and development; (5) automotive propulsion research and development; (6) magnetic fusion engineering; (7) wind energy; (8) ocean thermal energy conversion; (9) methane transportation; (10) university coal research laboratories and energy resource graduate fellowships; (11) naval petroleum reserves; (12) energy conservation; (13) a medical care program for certain Marshall Islanders; (14) a comprehensive energy plan for insular areas; (15) regulation of public utilities; (16) fuel supplies; (17) import and export of natural gas; (18) oil pipelines; (19) establishment and implementation of international energy policies; and (20) integration of foreign and domestic energy policy. Transfers to the Secretary of the Interior all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to:  (1) the sale of electric power from reservoir projects; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Alaska Power Administration, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Western Area Power Administration; (3) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments and any other authority of the Secretary of Energy relating to the award or administration of Federal leases; (4) the confirmation and approval of rates for the sale of Federal power; (5) authorities formerly exercised by the Bureau of Mines relating to research and development of increased efficiency of production technology of solid fuel minerals; and (6) research and development of alternative coal mining technologies. Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy with respect to biomass energy development and the tax on special fuels. Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Reserves the conduct of litigation arising from any function or authority transferred under this Act to the Department of Justice. Title III: Organization of Energy and Defense Program Functions - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and a Deputy Secretary for Energy. Requires the Deputy Secretary for Defense Program to perform nuclear-related functions that support the Department of Defense in meeting its defense objectives, including:  (1) defense-related intelligence activities; (2) management and implementation of the national security and nuclear weapons programs; and (3) functions of the Department of Energy with respect to the Military Liaison Committee.  Requires that such Deputy Secretary advise the President on all matters related to nuclear weapons which are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Deputy Secretary for Energy shall perform functions relating to:  (1) domestic and international energy policy formulation and implementation; (2) energy emergency planning; (3) energy planning and analysis; (4) regulatory functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by this Act; (5) nuclear nonproliferation responsibilities transferred by this Act; (6) civilian nuclear power; (7) naval nuclear propulsion; (8) long-term basic and applied energy research, development, and demonstration; (9) energy conservation; (10) alternate or renewable energy sources; and (11) fossil fuel technology. Provides for the appointment of two Associate Deputy Secretaries and six Assistant Secretaries to assist the Deputy Secretary for Defense Programs and the Deputy Secretary for Energy in performing their functions. Establishes within the Department a Division of Naval Reactors which shall perform the research, design, development, health, and safety functions relating to naval nuclear propulsion and assigned civilian power reactor programs vested in the Secretary by this Act. Provides that the Division of Military Application, which shall perform functions relating to nuclear weapons research, development, testing, and production, shall be in the Department. Title IV:  Energy Information and Strategic Planning - Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Bureau of Energy Information which shall carry out a comprehensive energy data and information program. Requires that information collected by the Bureau be catalogued and made available to the public upon request. Requires that the Secretary of Commerce give the highest priority to collection of energy information requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Provides for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning who shall be responsible for Department activities relating to strategic materials and industrial mobilization that were under the Department's authority before the enactment of this Act. Title V:  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Act - Provides for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to continue as an independent regulatory agency.  Transfers to the Commission specified functions of the Secretary of Energy and the Department of Energy under or with respect to:  (1) the Federal Power Act; (2) the Natural Gas Act; (3) the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978; (4) the establishment of rates for pipeline transportation of oil or the valuation of such a pipeline; and (5) the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.  Gives the Commission jurisdiction over any other matter which, after public notice, the Secretary of Commerce may assign to the Commission pursuant to this Act.  Sets forth the Commission's authority under this Act. Provides for judicial review of Commission actions. Title VI:  Administrative Provisions-Subtitle A:  Personnel Provisions - Sets forth the authority of the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the appointment of officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions transferred to the Secretary by this Act. Subtitle B: General Administrative Provisions - Sets forth the authority which the Secretary of Commerce may exercise in carrying out the functions transferred to him or by this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the transfers authorized by this Act. Title VII: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Sets forth the requirements for the transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel in connection with the functions of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of Energy transferred by this Act.  Sets forth savings provisions and makes technical and conforming amendments.  Repeals the Department of Energy Organization Act. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.  Provides for the interim appointment of officers until offices required by this Act have been filled.",2025-08-29T19:51:41Z,
97-hr-6365,97,hr,6365,"A bill to disallow the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases, granting certain plans, with respect to a geographical area located in the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of the State of California, until January 1, 2000.",Energy,1982-05-12,1982-07-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,14,"Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a specified submerged area located in the Pacific Ocean off the California coastline, from:  (1) issuing any oil and gas lease; (2) granting any license or permit for any activity which both affects the area and involves drilling for oil and gas; and (3) approving any exploration plan or any development and production plan which provides for such activities. Terminates the provisions of this Act on January 1, 2000.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-s-2520,97,s,2520,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease additional lands to be used in conjunction with an existing oil shale lease.,Energy,1982-05-12,1982-05-12,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,0,Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease additional lands necessary for the disposal of oil shale wastes and the building of facilities connected with oil shale operations to the holder of a specified Federal oil shale lease in Colorado.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-6337,97,hr,6337,National Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982,Energy,1982-05-11,1982-06-23,Other Measure S.2332 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.,House,"Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10]",IN,D,S000294,0,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #172 (396-3)) National Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend the authority  with respect to international voluntary agreements under the international energy program until June 30, 1985. Directs the President to undertake and continue petroleum product acquisition, transportation, and injection activities at a rate which assures that the quantity of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be increased at an average annual rate of at least 200,000 barrels per day.  Directs the President to assure that quantities in the Reserve are increased at an average annual rate of at least 300,000 barrels per day during periods in which the President considers it fiscally prudent to do so.  Provides that the preceding requirements shall cease to apply when there are at least 500,000,000 barrels in the Reserve; except that until at least 750,000,000 barrels are stored, the President shall seek to continue petroleum product acquisition, transportation, and injection activities at the 200,000 barrel per day rate. Provides the Secretary of Energy with authority to store petroleum products in interim storage facilities. Prohibits: (1) limiting the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum Account so that it cannot be used to meet expenses relating to interim facilities for the storage of petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) requiring any amendment to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan prior to the storage of petroleum products in interim storage facilities.  Prohibits obligating more than ten percent of the total amounts in the Account obligated annually for interim storage facilities.  Prohibits any action relating to the storage of petroleum products in existing facilities for interim storage being deemed ""a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment"" as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.  Considers a facility to be an existing facility if it:  (1) is in existence on July 1, 1982; (2) was constructed in a manner appropriate for the purpose of storing petroleum products; and (3) is not modified after July 1, 1982, in any manner which substantially increases the storage capacity of the facility. Directs the President to collect information on the pricing, supply, and distribution of petroleum products by product category at the wholesale and retail levels, on a State by State basis. Directs the President to submit a report to Congress containing: (1) a memorandum of law describing the authorities available to the President under existing law to respond to a severe energy supply interruption; and (2) a description of the options available to the President to implement such authorities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to analyze the impact on the domestic economy and on consumers of reliance on market allocation and pricing during any substantial reduction in the amount of petroleum products available and to submit such analysis to Congress. Directs the President to submit a report to Congress containing: (1) a description of the foreseeable situations which could result in a severe energy supply interruption; and (2) the strategy of distribution which could be used to respond to such situation. Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive study of the potential for establishing a Strategic Alcohol Fuel Reserve.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-2500,97,s,2500,Federal Power Act Amendments of 1982,Energy,1982-05-06,1982-07-22,Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]",NH,R,H000951,0,"Federal Power Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Power Act to define the term ""qualified exemption applicant"" as any person, State, or municipality which:  (1) meets the requirements of an application for exemption from the regulation of water power and resources development under such Act; and (2) has property interests necessary for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, exclusive of any property interests necessary for a transmission right of way. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give preference when issuing preliminary permits or licenses for hydroelectric projects to qualified exemption applicants and to applicants who have the necessary property interests for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, in addition to States and municipalities which apply for such permits or licenses, except where the Commission decides that project development should be undertaken by the Government or where another permit or license applicant has substantially superior plans for such a project. Provides that when a licensee exercises the power of eminent domain, the amount of compensation to be paid by the licensee to the property owner shall be based on the highest and best use for which the property subject to condemnation may be put.",2025-08-29T19:51:42Z,
97-hres-451,97,hres,451,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that amounts used for the loan guarantee to The Oil Shale Corporation (TOSCO) for the Colony Oil Shale project shall not be recommitted by the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation for any purpose.,Energy,1982-05-05,1982-05-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,10,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a specified sum used for the loan guarantee to the Oil Shale Corporation shall not be recommitted by the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation for any purpose.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
97-hconres-324,97,hconres,324,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a National Coal Export Policy is necessary to coordinate Federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-04-29,1982-05-06,Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.,House,"Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]",WV,D,R000011,30,Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. ports through which coal exports pass. Declares that such legislation should:  (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties.,2024-02-07T11:38:03Z,
97-hjres-467,97,hjres,467,"A joint resolution establish an expiration date for the waiver of laws granted for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and to bar Federal loans, loan guarantees, or other financial assistance for that system.",Energy,1982-04-29,1982-04-30,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,40,"Provides for the expiration, effective December 15, 1983, of the waiver of laws granted for the Alaska natural gas transportation system unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues, on or before such date, a final certificate of public convenience and necessity for the approved transportation system.  Prohibits any Federal financial assistance for the transportation system after approval of this resolution.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-6202,97,hr,6202,A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate preemption of a State's authority to establish or enforce any energy efficiency standard or similar requirement if a Federal energy efficiency standard has not been established.,Energy,1982-04-28,1982-05-21,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,71,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate provisions which: (1) permit petitions to the Secretary of Energy for prescription of rules which supersede State energy efficiency standards; and (2) provide for supersedure of State energy efficiency standards prescribed after January 1, 1978.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-hjres-464,97,hjres,464,"A joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of Energy, the Governor of the State of Washington, and the President to take certain actions respecting the location, construction and operation of that portion of the Northern Tier Pipeline which is within the State of Washington, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-04-22,1982-04-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7]",MN,R,S000795,0,"Directs the Governor of Washington State to begin negotiations with the Northern Tier Pipeline Company concerning permits for the Northern Tier Pipeline.  Sets forth a time frame for settling issues concerning such permits.  Requires any issues that are unresolved after a specified time to be referred to the Secretary of Energy for arbitration.  Authorizes the President, upon notification by the Secretary that an issue remains unresolved, to issue an Executive order approving the location, construction, and operation of the Northern Tier Pipeline.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-6134,97,hr,6134,"A bill to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-04-21,1982-06-09,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,3,Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.,2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-sres-363,97,sres,363,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to federal funding for fossil fuel programs.,Energy,1982-04-15,1982-04-15,Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,12,"Expresses the sense of the Senate that continued, adequate funding should be provided for the necessary research, development, and demonstration of new fossil fuel technologies.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-s-2358,97,s,2358,"A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to collect fees and charges for services, benefits, privileges and authorizations granted in administering its regulatory programs, and for other purposes.",Energy,1982-04-13,1982-04-13,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to collect fees and use the money collected for operating expenses. Requires natural gas companies which have certificates of public convenience and necessity to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the costs of the administration of the Natural Gas Act. Requires public utilities to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the costs of the administration of parts II (Regulation of Electric Utility Companies Engaged in Interstate Commerce) and III (Licensees and Public Utilities; Procedural and Administrative Provisions) of the Federal Power Act (except for regulations for cogeneration and small power production).  Requires common carriers subject to regulation by the Commission to pay an annual charge fixed by the Commission to cover the Federal costs of administering the regulation of oil pipelines. Authorizes the Commission to assess fees for services and privileges rendered under its regulatory programs. Permits the Commission to waive all or part of an annual charge assessed under this Act.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-6031,97,hr,6031,A bill to amend section 3 of Public Law 92-592.,Energy,1982-04-01,1982-07-22,See S.2218.,House,"Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]",NY,D,B000472,0,Grants to the city of New York all rights to the methane gas and associated byproducts resulting from solid waste decomposition within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site.  Requires: (1) 12 percent of all revenues received from such development to be paid to the United States; and (2) the United States to credit such payments to the National Park Service for the improvement of the Gateway National Recreation Area.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-6052,97,hr,6052,Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1982,Energy,1982-04-01,1982-07-19,Executive Comment Requested from DOE.,House,"Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2]",UT,R,M000143,0,"Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1982 - Amends Federal law to permit any individual who has or has had cancer related to any of the open air atomic bomb tests conducted at the Nevada test site between January 1, 1951, and July 31, 1962, to institute a civil action against the United States. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to:  (1) publish a list of radiation related cancers; (2) publish tables estimating the probability of different doses of radiation causing cancer; and (3) publish the formulas that determined the probability of causation.  Directs the Secretary of Energy to publish charts giving the average environmental exposure levels to radioactive fallout resulting from open air atomic bomb tests in Nevada between January 1, 1951, and July 31, 1962.  Entitles any party to an action to discovery of the above information, except for specified classified information. Sets forth tables specifying the award of damages based upon the probability of causation. Requires an individual to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that he or she received the dose claimed to have been received. Makes any action available under this Act the exclusive remedy available for radiation related cancer caused by the Nevada tests.  Requires actions to be filed within two years of enactment of this Act or a diagnosis of radiation related cancer, whichever is later.  Exempts any award under this Act from taxation. Limits attornery fees.  Provides that an award of damages under this Act shall not be considered compensation for purposes of making a person liable for repayment to an insurance company.",2025-08-29T19:49:42Z,
97-hres-425,97,hres,425,"A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all possible actions to collect the amount of any overcharges resulting from Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, and to enforce the orders, rules, and regulations relating thereto.",Energy,1982-04-01,1982-04-06,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]",MA,R,H000440,0,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all possible actions to:  (1) collect any overcharge resulting from a pricing violation under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; and (2) enforce orders under the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-2332,97,s,2332,Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982,Energy,1982-04-01,1982-08-03,Became Public Law No: 97-229.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,"(Conference report filed in House, H. rept. 97-663) Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend until midnight December 31, 1983:  (1) the authority for oil companies to carry out voluntary agreements for implementing the allocation and information provisions of the international energy program; and (2) the antitrust exemption for oil companies participating in such program. Prohibits rules relating to international oil allocations prescribed by the President pursuant to such Act from being put into effect, unless:  (1) an international energy supply emergency is in effect; and (2) the allocation of available oil under the international energy program has been activated pursuant to chapter IV of such program. Requires the President to submit to Congress by November 15, 1982, a memorandum of law describing the authorities available to the President under existing law to respond to a severe energy supply interruption. Requires the President to submit to Congress by December 31, 1982, comprehensive energy emergency response procedures which shall:  (1) describe the options the President would consider using to implement such authorities; (2) describe the selection of appropriate governmental responses to international and domestic energy shortages; and (3) recommend any additional statutory authority which may be necessary. Requires the President to increase the petroleum products in storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at an average annual rate of at least the minimum required fill rate until at least 500,000,000 barrels are in storage.  Provides that the minimum required fill rate shall be 300,000 barrels per day unless the President determines that such rate would not be in the national interest.  Limits the period of time during which such a determination shall have effect. Provides for a minimum required fill rate of 220,000 barrels per day during such a period of time. Requires that the minimum required fill rate be the highest practicable fill rate achievable if funds are available after FY 1982 to achieve an average annual fill rate higher than 220,000 barrels per day. Provides that after the Reserve reaches a level of 500,000,000 barrels, the President shall seek to increase the petroleum products in storage in the Reserve at an average annual rate of at least 300,000 barrels per day until at least 750,000,000 barrels are in storage.  (Currently, the President is required only to seek to increase the petroleum products in storage at an average annual rate of at least 300,000 barrels per day until at least 750,000,000 barrels are in storage.) Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide for the storage of petroleum products in interim storage facilities.  Authorizes the use of, and not to exceed, ten percent of the funds obligated from the SPR Petroleum Account in any fiscal year to meet expenses associated with interim storage facilities for the Reserve.  Provides that interim storage in existing Reserve facilities does not require an environmental impact statement. Directs the President to transmit to Congress by December 1, 1982, a drawdown plan for the Reserve. Directs the President to collect information on the pricing, supply, and distribution of petroleum products on a State-by-State basis. Requires the Secretary of Energy to analyze, and report to Congress on, the impact on the domestic economy and on consumers of reliance on market allocation and pricing during any substantial reduction in the amount of petroleum products available to the United States.  Requires projections of the effect of petroleum supply reduction on the price of gasoline, home heating oil, and diesel fuel and on Federal, State, and local tax revenues and Federal royalty receipts. Directs the President to report to Congress on: (1) the foreseeable situations which could result in a severe energy supply interruption or obligations of the United States arising under the international energy program necessitating distributions from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the strategies of distribution which could be used to respond to such situations. Requires the President to submit to Congress by December 31, 1982, a report on the actions taken to establish Regional Petroleum Reserves pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and transmit to Congress by December 31, 1982, a study of the potential for establishing a Strategic Alcohol Fuel Reserve.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-sres-355,97,sres,355,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the need to continue Federal funding for energy conservation and renewable energy resources.,Energy,1982-03-31,1982-03-31,Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,46,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the aggregate amount of appropriations for conservation and renewable energy for FY 1983 should not be less than the amount appropriated for FY 1982.,2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
97-hr-5977,97,hr,5977,Energy Equity Act of 1982,Energy,1982-03-29,1982-04-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,4,"Energy Equity Act of 1982 - Amends the Energy Security Act to require the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation, prior to awarding financial assistance for a synthetic fuel project pursuant to such Act, to collect a fee equal to 20 percent of such financial assistance.  Provides for the deposit of such fee in the Energy Equity Account for use solely for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and for housing assistance. Restricts the use of appropriations authorized under such Act to awards and commitments for financial assistance made on or before September 30, 1982. Provides that 50 percent of all other amounts appropriated under such Act and unobligated at the end of FY 1982 shall be deposited as miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury.  Requires that the remaining 50 percent of such amounts be deposited in the Energy Equity Account and used solely for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and for housing assistance. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish in the Treasury the Energy Equity Account which shall consist of: (1) the fees collected by the Corporation pursuant to this Act; and (2) the appropriations unobligated by the Corporation at the end of FY 1982.  Makes two-thirds of the receipts of the Account available for low-income home energy assistance and weatherization and one-third of such receipts available to encourage the production and sales of housing.  Provides that unobligated appropriations may be used for such assistance only in the form of loans or loan guarantees. Amends the Energy Security Act to terminate the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation on September 30, 1984.  (Currently, the Corporation shall terminate on September 30, 1997.) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations after the enactment of this Act. Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to require States applying for home energy grants to agree to consider and use a system under which low-income households receive vouchers for home energy.",2025-08-29T19:49:44Z,
97-s-2292,97,s,2292,A bill to amend section 205 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824d) relating to inclusion of construction work in progress in the wholesale rate base of public utilities.,Energy,1982-03-29,1982-03-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]",OH,D,M000678,1,"Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve, upon application by a public utility and after examination of the propriety of the costs involved, the inclusion in the wholesale rate base of construction work in progress (defined as the interest portion of the debt incurred in constructing a facility used to generate or transmit electric energy) with respect to: (1) construction of pollution control facilities; or (2) conversion of oil or gas-fired facilities.  Provides that public utility charges based upon costs associated with other construction work in progress shall be considered unreasonable.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
97-hr-5963,97,hr,5963,Nuclear Powerplant Decontamination Act of 1982,Energy,1982-03-25,1982-04-07,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]",PA,D,E000208,4,"Nuclear Powerplant Decontamination Act of 1982 - Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to terminate or suspend operating licenses in effect for any nuclear powerplant and prohibits the issuance of operating licenses to license applicants unless: (1) for the period beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act and ending December 31, 1984, the licensee or license applicant has the maximum amount of onsite property damage insurance covering the nuclear powerplant which the NRC determines to be commercially available; and (2) beginning on January 1, 1985, the licensee or license applicant has an aggregate amount of onsite property damage insurance of not less than $1,500,000,000 covering the nuclear powerplant.  Requires the NRC to review periodically the adequacy of the insurance required under this Act. Requires that there be collected from January 1, 1983, through December 31, 1988, an annual assessment from all licensees which shall be placed in a trust fund to be used for funding the decontamination of the Three Mile Island Unit 2 nuclear powerplant. Requires the NRC to terminate or suspend the operating or construction license of any licensee which fails to pay such assessment.",2025-08-29T19:49:44Z,
97-hr-5954,97,hr,5954,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate certain provisions for the decontrol of natural gas prices.,Energy,1982-03-24,1982-03-30,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]",OH,D,M001044,3,Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal provisions providing for the decontrol of natural gas prices.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hres-409,97,hres,409,A resolution to restore balance in the Federal energy budget.,Energy,1982-03-24,1982-03-30,Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,178,"States that the Federal Government should restore balance to the Department of Energy's FY 1983 budget by maintaining funding for energy conservation, renewable energy, and weatherization programs and by distributing information on conservation and renewable energy.",2025-01-15T18:51:50Z,
97-hr-5923,97,hr,5923,Energy Information Administration Amendments of 1981,Energy,1982-03-23,1982-03-30,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,0,"Energy Information Administration Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to authorize the Director of the Office of Energy Information and Analysis to provide the head of a Federal agency from which energy information is sought with a binding assurance that such information will not be disclosed to other Department of Energy offices. Permits an agency head to determine when a binding assurance of nondisclosure must be provided. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide that the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration is not required to disclose to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission any energy information obtained under a binding assurance of nondisclosure or gathered for statistical purposes. Makes data to be gathered for statistical purposes available to another Department of Energy office or to another Federal agency only upon receipt of a written request with a demonstration of need and with reasonable and binding assurances by the office or agency that the information will be used solely for statistical purposes. Permits an agency head to disclose in any proceeding confidential energy information gained under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 if: (1) such agency is a party to the proceeding; (2) disclosure is essential to the agency's effective participation in the proceeding; and (3) the agency head seeks an order protecting against disclosure of such information beyond that necessary to the agency's participation in the proceeding. Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to remove the requirements that the Federal Energy Administrator promulgate rules requiring reports of energy information by persons engaged in the production, processing, refining, transportation by pipeline, or distribution of energy sources.  Repeals the quarterly reporting requirements imposed on the Federal Energy Administrator with respect to energy imports, domestic energy reserves and production, refinery activities, and energy inventories.  Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to require that persons engaged in crude oil or natural gas production keep and submit reports on energy information.  (Currently the Administrator is directed to require such reports.) Repeals the requirement under the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 that the Federal Energy Administrator maintain a file on U.S. exports of coal and refined petroleum products. Repeals requirements imposed upon the Energy Information Administration under the Department of Energy Organization Act for financial reports from major energy-producing companies and for annual reports to the Department of Energy. Repeals coal reserve disclosure requirements imposed on persons or governmental entities holding such reserves under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Repeals the middle distillate monitoring program under the Emergency Conservation Act of 1979.",2025-08-29T19:49:44Z,
97-hr-5915,97,hr,5915,"A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 for the conservation, exploration, development, production, sale, and use of the naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves.",Energy,1982-03-22,1982-03-26,Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.,House,"Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23]",IL,D,P000522,1,"Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1983 for conservation, exploration, development, production, sale, and use of the naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves.",2025-06-06T14:17:56Z,
97-hr-5895,97,hr,5895,A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 and for other purposes.,Energy,1982-03-18,1982-06-10,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3]",CO,D,K000304,11,Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to repeal provisions:  (1) prohibiting the issuance of a lease to any entity which has held a coal lease for at least ten years and is not producing coal in commercial quantities under such lease;  and (2) requiring diligent development of a logical mining unit such that the coal reserves of the entire unit must be mined within a period not to exceed 40 years. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior will not require the payment of advance royalties for failure to meet the production requirement unless the Secretary determines that the public interest will not be served thereby.  (Current law authorizes the Secretary to suspend such requirement if the Secretary determines that it will serve the public interest.) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to exempt coking coal from the requirements of diligent development and continued operation.  States that such exemption shall be applicable upon a showing that coking coal deposits are dedicated to the support of steelmaking facilities.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
97-hr-5866,97,hr,5866,"Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act",Energy,1982-03-17,1982-03-24,Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.,House,"Rep. Gramm, Phil [D-TX-6]",TX,D,G000365,0,"Natural Gas Production, Utilization, and Conservation Act - Title I:  Removal of Artificial Impediments on Natural Gas Usage - Repeals the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Terminates the incremental pricing requirements of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (the Act). Repeals provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 relating to retail policies for natural gas utilities. Title II:  Incentives for Increased Natural Gas Production - Provides for the decontrol of all first sales of natural gas, effective January 1, 1985. Sets forth ceiling price levels affecting specified sales prior to the 1985 decontrol. Repeals standby price control authority. Provides that effective January 1, 1985, provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of gas committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act.  Provides that prior to January 1, 1985, those same provisions of the Act shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated to interstate commerce as of the day before enactment and which is:  (1) high cost natural gas; (2) new natural gas; (3) natural gas produced from any new onshore production well; or (4) natural gas produced from wells drilled on or before January 1, 1982. Redefines sale to mean any sale, exchange, or other transfer for value (with respect to natural gas owned and produced by any pipeline, includes the intracorporate transfer of such natural gas to the transmission or distribution division of the pipeline). Includes in the definition of first sale any sale of any volume of natural gas to the the transmission or distribution division of a pipeline in the case of natural gas owned and produced by that pipeline. Title III:  Removal of Artificial Impediments to Natural Gas Sales - Provides that, prior to January 1, 1985, those provisions of the Act relating to the interstate sale of natural gas shall not apply to any first sale of natural gas which was committed or dedicated as of the day before enactment of this Act and which is natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf, if such sale is to an intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user within any State. Exempts natural gas from the Outer Continental Shelf that is transported on behalf of any intrastate pipeline, local distribution company, or end user located within an affected State, from the provisions of the Act relating to the sale of gas, except that any pipeline may not charge more than a just and reasonable rate. Requires rates on sales of synthetic fuels charged by interstate pipelines to be just and reasonable. Provides that for purposes of provisions of the Act concerning the sale of natural gas the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not apply to any sale, or resale, of natural gas and such gas shall not be deemed to be in interstate commerce if the gas sold was transported in interstate commerce by an interstate pipeline pursuant to an emergency presidential order. Prohibits the Commission from specifying the minimum duration of any contract for the purchase of natural gas.  Prohibits the Commission, in the case of any person who would have been entitled to receive natural gas committed or dedicated to interstate commerce but for the deregulation provisions of this Act, from requiring that such gas be offered for sale to such person, either directly or through the granting of any right of first refusal of an offer made to any other person. Grants the President emergency authority over any pipeline. Provides special pricing provisions between January 1, 1985, and January 1, 1988, for:  (1) contracts in effect before enactment and which had not been renegotiated; and (2) certain high-cost gas contracts not renegotiated after December 31, 1984.",2025-08-29T19:49:39Z,
97-s-2218,97,s,2218,A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York.  ,Energy,1982-03-16,1982-08-09,Became Public Law No: 97-232.,Senate,"Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]",NY,R,D000018,1,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 97-455) Grants to the city of New York all rights to the methane gas and associated byproducts resulting from solid waste decomposition within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site.  Requires:  (1) 50 percent of all revenues received from such development to be paid to the United States;  and (2) the United States to credit such payments to the National Park Service for the improvement of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to grant to the City all rights-of-way and other permits necessary from the Department of the Interior to extract and transport the gas from the site.  Requires the rights-of-way and other permits to provide for reasonable restoration of the site. Extends the term of the Gateway National Recreation Area Advisory Commission from 10 to 20 years.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,