legislation: 97-s-2812
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| 97-s-2812 | 97 | s | 2812 | National Security Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 | Armed Forces and National Security | 1982-08-05 | 1982-08-05 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 741. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 0 | National Security Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act, without notice to Congress, where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act, without notice to Congress, for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of, Congress. Allows the use of such funds after 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of construction projects that exceed their authorization or their estimated cost by over 25 percent, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Limits the cost of such design services. | 2025-08-29T19:51:45Z |