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102-sconres-137 102 sconres 137 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Comptroller General of the United States should conduct a study of the economic impacts of Order No. 636 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on residential, commercial, and other end-users of natural gas, and that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to the order during the 60-day period after the submittal to Congress of the results of the study. Energy 1992-09-22 1992-09-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Comptroller General of the United States should study and report to the Congress on the economic impacts of a specified Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order (FERC) upon natural gas end-users and the geographic regions of the United States; and (2) FERC should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such order during the 60-day period after the report is submitted to the Congress. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5967 102 hr 5967 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Energy 1992-09-17 1992-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] OR R S000607 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend for a specified maximum period the time required for the construction of a certain hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-s-3208 102 s 3208 Energy Extension Fair Share Act of 1992 Energy 1992-08-12 1992-08-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 3 Energy Extension Fair Share Act of 1992 - Amends the National Energy Extension Service Act to provide for the use of population figures provided by the latest available estimates prepared by the Department of Commerce (currently, provided by the most recent decennial census) for the calculation of the apportionment of State energy extension service funds. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5821 102 hr 5821 To prohibit the transportation of oil and gas extracted from the Taylorsville Basin, Maryland, through the use of Federal transportation facilities. Energy 1992-08-11 1992-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4] MD D M000573 0 Makes only those States that prohibit a person from transporting oil or gas extracted from the Taylorsville Basin, Maryland, through a Federal transportation facility eligible for Federal transportation assistance for construction and operation of highway, railway, oil pipeline, airport, and waterway facilities. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-5758 102 hr 5758 American Jobs Fairness Act of 1992 Energy 1992-08-04 1992-08-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25] NY R B000586 21 American Jobs Fairness Act of 1992 - Prohibits expenditure of Federal funds to purchase components for the Superconducting Super Collider that are manufactured outside the United States, except under a contract that was open to competitive bidding (with specified exceptions for certain components). 2025-08-26T15:15:10Z  
102-s-3127 102 s 3127 Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Production Incentives Act Energy 1992-08-04 1992-08-11 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-990. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Production Incentives Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to preclude, except in specified circumstances, royalty payments from leases located in certain waters until the lessee has recovered out of proceeds from such leases the capital investment costs related to production. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-3094 102 s 3094 Monitored Retrievable Storage Facility Accountability Act Energy 1992-07-29 1992-07-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 Monitored Retrievable Storage Facility Accountability Act - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from awarding certain Phase II-B grant funds earmarked to demonstrate successful preliminary intergovernmental coordination and siting possibilities unless the Nuclear Waste Negotiator reports that there is a reasonable likelihood that: (1) a certain agreement can be negotiated with the affected State, Indian tribe, or local governmental unit; (2) the monitored retrievable storage facility will be able to comply with the affected State's environmental laws; and (3) the Federal Government will be able to acquire all necessary water rights to construct and operate the monitored retrievable storage facility. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5587 102 hr 5587 Department of Energy National Laboratory International Energy and Environmental Technology Development Act Energy 1992-07-09 1992-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] NY R G000417 3 Department of Energy National Laboratory International Energy and Environmental Technology Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to: (1) establish the Assisting Deployment of Energy and Environmental Practices and Technologies Program (ADEPT) for the development and deployment of energy and environmental practices and technologies; (2) promote, in cooperation with the private sector, international technology cooperation through the participation of the multiprogram national laboratories of the Department of Energy (DOE); and (3) establish within DOE the ADEPT Management Panel to oversee implementation of the ADEPT Program according to prescribed guidelines. Provides that the Program shall be managed by the Secretary independently of other foreign assistance programs of the Federal Government but may have cooperative activities and cost-sharing arrangements with certain other Federal agencies. Prescribes guidelines for the establishment of an information clearinghouse under the Program to disseminate energy and environmental technology alternatives. Establishes the Interagency Working Group to assist and advise the Secretary about the priority of projects to be funded under the ADEPT Program and the integration of pertinent information. Requires the Secretary to take into consideration the advice of the ADEPT Management Panel and the Interagency Working Group when making any decision to approve or disapprove an ADEPT Program project proposal. Directs the ADEPT Management Panel, in consultation with the Interagency Working Group, to submit periodically for the Secretary's review and approval a consolidated plan for the ADEPT Program. Directs the Secretary to submit a copy of such plan to the Congress. Prohibits ADEPT Program implementation from affecting the activities and funding of certain DOE cooperative projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:16:44Z  
102-s-2931 102 s 2931 Deficit Reduction Through Superconducting Super Collider Termination Act of 1992 Energy 1992-07-01 1992-07-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 1 Deficit Reduction Through Superconducting Super Collider Termination Act of 1992 - Prohibits funds appropriated to or for the use of the Department of Energy for the Superconducting Super Collider program from being expended for that purpose unless such funds were appropriated and made available for such purpose before the date of enactment of this Act. 2025-08-26T15:13:40Z  
102-hr-5516 102 hr 5516 Alaska Power Administration Sale Authorization Act Energy 1992-06-30 1992-08-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Alaska Power Administration Sale Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to sell: (1) the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project to the State of Alaska Power Authority; and (2) the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project to the Municipality of Anchorage. Directs the Secretary to deposit sale proceeds into the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Declares that both Projects shall continue to be exempt from Federal Power Act requirements (subject to a certain Memorandum of Agreement). Grants the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska jurisdiction to review and enforce such Memorandum, including the remedy of specific performance. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) issue rights-of-way with respect to certain Eklutna lands to the Alaska Power Administration for subsequent reassignment to the Eklutna Purchasers; and (2) convey to the State of Alaska (with respect to certain Snettisham lands) improved lands under certain statutory selection entitlements. 2025-08-26T15:15:32Z  
102-hconres-337 102 hconres 337 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the General Accounting Office should conduct a study of the economic impacts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 636 on residential, commercial, and other end-users of natural gas, and that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such order until 60 days after the completion of such study. Energy 1992-06-23 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3] IA D N000003 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the General Accounting Office should study and report to the Congress on the economic impacts Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 636 on the various classes and regions of natural gas end-users; and (2) FERC should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such Order until a certain period after such report is due. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-s-2866 102 s 2866 Department of Energy National Laboratory International Energy and Environmental Technology Development Act Energy 1992-06-18 1992-07-09 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Agency for International Development, and Office of Management and Budget. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 5 Department of Energy National Laboratory International Energy and Environmental Technology Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to: (1) establish the Assisting Deployment of Energy and Environmental Practices and Technologies Program (ADEPT) for the development and deployment of energy and environmental practices and technologies; (2) promote, in cooperation with the private sector, international technology cooperation through the participation of the multiprogram national laboratories of the Department of Energy (DOE); and (3) establish within DOE the ADEPT Management Panel to oversee implementation of the ADEPT Program according to prescribed guidelines. Provides that the Program shall be managed by the Secretary independently of other foreign assistance programs of the Federal Government but that it may have cooperative activities and cost-sharing arrangements with certain other Federal agencies. Prescribes guidelines for the establishment of an information clearinghouse under the Program to disseminate energy and environmental technology alternatives. Establishes the Interagency Working Group to assist and advise the Secretary about the priority of projects to be funded under the ADEPT Program and the integration of pertinent information. Requires the Secretary to take into consideration the advice of the ADEPT Management Panel and the Interagency Working Group when making any decision to approve or disapprove an ADEPT Program project proposal. Directs the ADEPT Management Panel, in consultation with the Interagency Working Group, to submit periodically for the Secretary's review and approval a consolidated plan for the ADEPT Program. Directs the Secretary to submit a copy of such plan to the Congress. Prohibits ADEPT Program implementation from affecting the activities and funding of certain DOE cooperative projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-2871 102 s 2871 A bill to clarify enforcement provisions of the Federal Power Act concerning hydroelectric power licensing. Energy 1992-06-18 1992-06-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Federal Power Act, with respect to hydroelectric power projects, to subject to a civil penalty any person, State, or municipality that is not in compliance with such Act, or any rule, regulation or order pursuant to it. (Currently, only licensees, permittees, or exemptees are liable for such penalties.) 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5314 102 hr 5314 National Energy Security Act of 1992 Energy 1992-06-03 1992-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] TX R F000111 1 National Energy Security Act of 1992 - Authorizes the President to conduct a lease sale under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for offshore oil and natural gas resources in certain eligible areas if the ratio between domestic oil production and domestic oil consumption falls below 50 percent for four consecutive months. 2025-08-26T15:18:04Z  
102-s-2751 102 s 2751 A bill to establish additional Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary positions within the Department of Energy. Energy 1992-05-20 1992-05-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish additional Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary positions within the Department of Energy. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5178 102 hr 5178 Octane Replacement Act of 1992 Energy 1992-05-14 1992-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] IN D J000265 13 Octane Replacement Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to issue regulations establishing a program to require that, on a schedule of increments from one-half to two between 1994 and 2006, specified octane numbers of the octane ratings of domestically sold gasoline be derived from domestically produced, renewable nonpetroleum sources. Authorizes the Secretary to waive application of such requirements for any ozone nonattainment area during the high ozone season upon a determination by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that compliance would prevent or interfere with the attainment by the area of a national primary ambient air quality standard. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations establishing a system for the use of marketable octane credits for domestically sold gasoline under which credits due to gasoline with a higher octane number than is statutorily required, derived from domestically produced, renewable, nonpetroleum sources, may be used to offset gasoline sales with a lower octane number than is required. Permits the transfer of such credits between companies or within one company. 2025-08-26T15:14:15Z  
102-s-2725 102 s 2725 A bill to authorize extension of time limitations for a FERC-issued license. Energy 1992-05-14 1992-07-31 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Senate Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] ID R C000858 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, upon the request of a certain licensee, the time required for the licensee to acquire the requisite real property and commence the construction of Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project, Boise River, Idaho. Terminates such authorization on March 26, 1999. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-2656 102 s 2656 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1992 Energy 1992-05-05 1992-07-21 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 16 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to allow as grounds for nonrenewal of a franchise relationship the failure of the parties to agree to changes to the franchise provisions as long as such failure is not the result of the franchisor's insistence for the purpose of converting a franchisee operation into one operated by the franchisor's employees or agents (that is, turning the franchise into a company-owned station). Prohibits a State or any political subdivision from implementing any law or regulation which requires payment for a franchisee's goodwill upon either termination or nonrenewal of a franchise. Permits State law to specify the terms and conditions under which a franchise or franchise relationship may be transferred to a franchisee's designated successor upon the franchisee's death. Requires a franchisor that does not wish to exercise its underlying lease options to lease or purchase the marketing premises, to offer to assign them to the franchisee as a prerequisite to termination or nonrenewal of the franchise relationship. Bars a franchisor from requiring, as a condition of the franchise relationship, that the franchisee waive or release its rights under Federal or State law. Declares invalid and unenforceable any franchise provision which specifies that franchise interpretation or enforcement shall be governed by the law of any State other than the one in which the franchisee has its principal place of business. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-2631 102 s 2631 Used Oil Energy Production Act Energy 1992-04-29 1992-05-20 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-685. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 1 Used Oil Energy Production Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require a producer or importer of 100,000 gallons or more per year of lubricating oil to increase annually the percentage (set by the Secretary) of recycled oil either: (1) by refining, rerefining, or reprocessing it into petroleum products (including fuels); or (2) by purchasing certain oil recycling credits. Exempts certain facilities from such requirements. Requires annual reports to specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to list or identify used oil as a hazardous waste for certain purposes. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-5000 102 hr 5000 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1992 Energy 1992-04-28 1992-10-05 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573. House Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] OR D W000779 55 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to allow as grounds for nonrenewal of a franchise relationship the failure of the parties to agree to changes to the franchise provisions as long as such failure is not the result of the franchisor's insistence for the purpose of converting a franchisee operation into one operated by the franchisor's employees or agents (that is, turning the franchise into a company-owned station). Prohibits a State or any political subdivision from implementing any law or regulation which requires payment for a franchisee's goodwill upon either termination or nonrenewal of a franchise. Permits State law to specify the terms and conditions under which a franchise or franchise relationship may be transferred to a franchisee's designated successor upon the franchisee's death. Requires a franchisor that does not wish to exercise its underlying lease options to lease or purchase the marketing premises, to offer to assign them to the franchisee as a prerequisite to termination or nonrenewal of the franchise relationship. Bars a franchisor from requiring, as a condition of the franchise relationship, that the franchisee waive or release its rights under Federal or State law. Declares invalid and unenforceable any franchise provision which specifies that franchise interpretation or enforcement shall be governed by the law of any State other than the one in which the franchisee has its principal place of business. 2025-08-26T15:17:07Z  
102-hconres-310 102 hconres 310 To express the sense of the Congress that current natural gas economic or market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several states are contrary to the public interest of the citizens of the United States of America. Energy 1992-04-09 1992-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several States are not in the best interests of the American people, and urges that such policies be abandoned before more stringent measures are adopted. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4907 102 hr 4907 To provide for assistance to customers of the Western Area Power Administration for the design and development of cost-effective renewable energy projects, and for other purposes. Energy 1992-04-09 1992-05-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] CA D F000053 0 Amends the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) to establish a Renewable Energy Joint Venture Fund to provide technical and related grant assistance, upon the request of a WAPA customer, to facilitate the development and design of cost-effective renewable energy projects by such customer. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes amounts in the fund to be used to finance transmission interconnections for renewable energy projects. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-s-2559 102 s 2559 Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 3 Sale Act Energy 1992-04-09 1992-04-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 1 Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 3 Sale Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to sell all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 3. Authorizes the President to waive any such sale upon a finding that the control and use of such Reserve is in the national security interest. 2025-08-26T15:16:46Z  
102-s-2607 102 s 2607 A bill to authorize regional integrated resource planning by registered holding companies and their regulators, and for other purposes. Energy 1992-04-09 1992-05-14 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-717. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 2 Grants authority to either the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or a Board (the Board) composed of State regulatory commission members to approve regional integrated resource plans (electric power and energy resources and action implementation plans for the operating subsidiaries of a registered holding company to meet expected future customer demand). Grants congressional consent to interstate compacts to form such Board. Outlines the Board's administrative and enforcement parameters. Requires the operating subsidiaries to file Board-approved regional integrated resource plans with FERC. Denies FERC authority to modify such plans. Sets forth alternative ways to secure approval of regional integrated resource plans. Mandates compliance with an approved regional integrated resource plan by: (1) operating subsidiaries; (2) State commissions; and (3) FERC. Preserves existing legal authority of the States and FERC. Provides for judicial review of any final order by either FERC or the Board. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-2534 102 s 2534 Insular Areas Energy Security Act Energy 1992-04-07 1992-04-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Insular Areas Energy Security Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to declare that petroleum product importers and refiners who are required to store and maintain such products in the Industrial Petroleum Reserve, and who import or refine petroleum products in an insular area, must, at the request of the area's chief executive officer, store and maintain specified quantities of petroleum product in such area. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-4772 102 hr 4772 Cofiring Promotion Act of 1992 Energy 1992-04-03 1992-04-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3] WV D W000654 3 Cofiring Promotion Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) implement a program of research and demonstration of cofiring (of natural gas and coal) in utility and large industrial boilers in order to determine optimal natural gas injection levels for environmental and operational benefits; and (2) provide financial assistance for half the costs of such cofiring technology projects. Requires the Secretary to provide a status report to the Congress by a specified deadline. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:14:23Z  
102-hr-4559 102 hr 4559 National Energy, Environment, and Competitiveness Research Act of 1992 Energy 1992-03-25 1992-10-09 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 102-1049, Part I. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 2 National Energy, Environment, and Competitiveness Research Act of 1992 - Title I: Reduction of Oil Vulnerability - Subtitle A: Oil and Gas Supply Enhancement - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to conduct research and development programs in the following energy technologies in order to reduce national dependence upon imported oil, increase efficiency in meeting future energy needs, and reduce the adverse environmental consequences of energy production: (1) accelerated recovery of oil from domestic reservoirs in producing fields; (2) oil shale extraction and conversion for both Eastern and Western shales; (3) natural gas extraction from tight gas sands and devonian shales (or other unconventional sources); and (4) cofiring of natural gas with coal in utility and large industrial boilers to determine optimal natural gas injection levels for both environmental and operational benefits. Sets forth program goals, including short, mid-term, and long-term priorities. Authorizes appropriations. Subtitle B: Oil and Gas Demand Reduction and Substitution - Directs the Secretary to conduct research and development programs on: (1) cost effective technologies to reduce the demand for oil in the transportation sector through increased energy efficiency and the use of alternative fuels; (2) advanced technologies to improve fuel economy of light-duty passenger vehicles powered by a piston engine, and hybrid vehicles powered by a combination of piston engine and electric motor; (3) techniques to improve natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology; (4) a biofuels user facility to expedite industry adoption of biofuels technologies (including the establishment of a research and demonstration program for the production and use of diesel fuels from vegetable oils); (5) electric vehicles and batteries (in cooperation with the electric utility industry and the automobile industry); (6) transportation applications of fuel cells and related systems as the primary power source for private and mass transi… 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4587 102 hr 4587 To establish a right-of-way corridor for electric power transmission lines in the Sunrise Mountain in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes. Energy 1992-03-25 1992-09-22 For Further Action See S.1183. House Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] NV R V000124 4 Establishes a right-of-way corridor for electric power transmission lines within the Sunrise Mountain (Natural Area) Inventory Unit, Nevada. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-s-2392 102 s 2392 A bill to establish a right-of-way corridor for electric power transmission lines in the Sunrise Mountain in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes. Energy 1992-03-24 1992-06-25 Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-877. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 4 Establishes a right-of-way corridor for electric power transmission lines within the Sunrise Mountain (Natural Area) Inventory Unit, Nevada. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-4487 102 hr 4487 To provide that a certain project on the Pine River in Michigan, is not subject to part 1 of the Federal Power Act. Energy 1992-03-18 1992-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-10] MI R C000071 0 Declares that it is lawful for the municipality of St. Louis, Michigan, to conduct certain water power activities within city limits on the Pine River. Denies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission any jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act with respect to licensing such activities within the city limits of St. Louis. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4488 102 hr 4488 Nuclear Reactor Licensing Act of 1992 Energy 1992-03-18 1992-10-08 Provisions Not Included in Final Version of H.R.776. House Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] TN D C000503 149 Nuclear Reactor Licensing Act of 1992 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prescribe guidelines for: (1) issuance by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of nuclear reactor combined construction and operating licenses; and (2) post-construction hearings on such licenses. Provides for judicial review of final Commission orders affecting such licenses. 2025-08-26T15:14:11Z  
102-hr-4500 102 hr 4500 Enhanced Oil Recovery Demonstration Act of 1992 Energy 1992-03-18 1992-04-09 See H.R.776. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 1 Enhanced Oil Recovery Demonstration Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a cooperative government-industry program to demonstrate technologies for accelerated oil recovery from domestic oil reservoirs in producing fields on public lands. Directs the Secretary to solicit proposals for conducting such activities. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:16:20Z  
102-hr-4474 102 hr 4474 Energy Savings Performance Contract Act of 1992 Energy 1992-03-16 1992-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] NM D R000229 1 Energy Savings Performance Contract Act of 1992 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to require Federal energy management contracts to be energy savings performance contracts which require an annual energy audit, and which specify the terms and conditions of any Government payments and performance guarantees. Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop the methodology that will apply to the selection by each Federal agency of a contractor to provide energy savings services. 2025-08-26T15:13:51Z  
102-hr-4460 102 hr 4460 Energy Technology Growth Act Energy 1992-03-12 1992-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] PA R W000068 15 Energy Technology Growth Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1993 for the following Department of Energy (DOE) programs: (1) Fossil Energy Research and Development; (2) Nuclear Energy Research and Development; (3) Uranium Supply and Enrichment Activities; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) Fusion Energy Research and Development; (6) Renewable Energy Research and Development; (7) Energy Conservation Research and Development; (8) Supporting Research and Technical Analysis; (9) Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Program; (10) Biological and Environmental Research; (11) Environment, Safety and Health; and (12) Steel and Aluminum Research. Makes conforming amendments to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 and the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to transfer specified funds from DOE civilian accounts during FY 1992 through 2001 for research and development projects advancing new energy supply, production, distribution, and consumption technologies, and for highly innovative technologies, including those based on yet unproven scientific theory. Directs DOE to continue the first-of-a-kind engineering design program in cooperation with the U.S. utility industry in order to begin the construction of standardized nuclear powerplants by 1995. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish the Research Reactor User Complex (RRC), a research, development, and production center. Sets forth implementation guidelines, including the requirement that a contractor retained by DOE to operate the RRC shall maintain and operate the Fast Flux Test Facility for research and development on isotopes and energy. Establishes the RRC Fund to be funded by related user chargers. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish investment tax credits for advanced energy use property and for increased product efficiency. 2025-08-26T15:13:32Z  
102-hr-4439 102 hr 4439 National Advanced Building Act of 1992 Energy 1992-03-11 1992-03-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 0 National Advanced Building Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to initiate a program of research, development, and technology demonstration for affordable low-emission, low-energy residential buildings and commercial buildings that maximize the use of cost-effective, environmentally sustainable options. Sets forth program elements. Directs the Secretary to develop a five-year program plan and to solicit proposals for the demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:16:40Z  
102-hr-4422 102 hr 4422 Federal Energy Efficiency Bank Establishment Act Energy 1992-03-10 1992-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] OK D S001139 5 Federal Energy Efficiency Bank Establishment Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Federal Facilities Energy Efficiency Bank to fund a program of loans to Federal agencies for energy efficiency projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:15:09Z  
102-hconres-282 102 hconres 282 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program should be funded for fiscal year 1993 at a level greater than or equal to its funding for fiscal year 1992. Energy 1992-02-19 1992-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21] PA R R000243 219 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) consideration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) should be a high priority; (2) LIHEAP funding for FY 1993 should be increased to a level greater than or equal to funding for FY 1992; and (3) the President should accept the LIHEAP funding level for FY 1993 as recommended by the Congress. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hr-4171 102 hr 4171 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois. Energy 1992-02-05 1992-02-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] IL R H000323 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of a specified licensee, to extend the time required for commencement of construction of a certain hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4181 102 hr 4181 To provide support to States which require and encourage utilities to provide process-oriented energy efficiency technology assistance to certain industries. Energy 1992-02-05 1992-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] MI D W000682 8 Declares it is the policy of the United States to provide incentives to States which require and encourage utilities to provide process-oriented energy efficiency technology assistance to certain industries. Directs the Secretary of Energy to make grants to States which: (1) require utilities to provide energy efficiency financial and technical assistance to covered industries; and (2) offer incentives to utilities for providing such assistance. Sets forth grant parameters. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) model guidelines for conducting process-oriented industrial assessments on an industry-by-industry basis; (2) a nationwide directory of organizations experienced in emerging energy efficiency and waste reduction technologies on an industry-by-industry basis; and (3) an annual award program to recognize utilities operating outstanding or innovative industrial energy efficiency technology assistance programs. Requires the Secretary to convene annual strategy-development meetings with respect to such process-oriented energy efficiency technology assistance programs. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding implementation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4186 102 hr 4186 Coalbed Methane Development Act of 1992 Energy 1992-02-05 1992-04-09 See H.R.776. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 3 Coalbed Methane Development Act of 1992 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to publish in the Federal Register a list of States ("affected States") where: (1) there is legal uncertainty regarding methane gas ownership; (2) such uncertainty impedes development of significant deposits of coalbed methane gas; (3) no legal scheme is in effect which permits and encourages coalbed methane gas development prior to the resolution of ownership of the gas; and (4) there is no extensive development of coalbed methane gas. Names West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, and Illinois as affected States as of enactment of this Act. Requires affected States to establish State agencies or instrumentalities ("State Boards") to promulgate regulations for the expeditious and economical development of coalbed methane gas deposits. Prescribes coalbed gas development and drilling guidelines. Proscribes the drilling of any well for coalbed methane gas production without State Board approval. 2025-08-26T15:14:12Z  
102-s-2175 102 s 2175 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 Energy 1992-01-31 1992-01-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 - Establishes the Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Fund to provide impact assistance (from revenues derived from neighboring Outer Continental Shelf natural gas and oil production activities) to eligible coastal States and counties for: (1) infrastructure; (2) services; (3) competing uses; and (4) natural resources. 2025-08-26T15:13:48Z  
102-s-2166 102 s 2166 National Energy Security Act of 1992 Energy 1992-01-29 1992-02-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 National Energy Security Act of 1992 - Title I: Finding and Purposes - Subtitle A: Findings and Purposes - Sets forth the energy efficiency and development purposes of this Act. Subtitle B: Climate Protection Goals, Least-Cost Energy Strategy, and Director of Climate Protection - Enumerates the goals of this Act, including establishment in 1992 of an international framework convention on global climate change and international commitment to such convention. Requires the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress to include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy according to specified guidelines. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection, who shall participate annually in the formulation of such strategy. Subtitle C: Energy Goals - Sets forth national energy goals with respect to: (1) reduction of oil consumption and imports; (2) increased energy efficiency; and (3) increased renewable energy utilization. Directs the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on U.S. progress towards achieving such goals. Title II: Definitions - Sets forth definitions used in this Act. Title IV (sic): Fleets and Alternative Fuels - Subtitle A: Alternative Fuel Fleets - Sets forth: (1) purchase requirements for a Federal fleet of alternative fuel vehicles for 1993 through 1995; and (2) a schedule according to which Federal agencies, when buying, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles for a Federal fleet, must increase the percentage of alternative fuel vehicles in such fleet from 25 percent in 1996 up to 90 percent in 2000 and each year following. Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to work with the Administrator of General Services (Administrator) and each Federal agency head to plan effective coordination of such acquisitions. Authorizes appropriations. Mandates State acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles according to the same schedule if specified circumstances prevail. Sets forth a different schedule for private an… 2021-06-07T15:00:48Z  
102-hr-4126 102 hr 4126 Hoover Power Plant Act Amendments of 1992 Energy 1992-01-28 1992-10-08 See H.R.776. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 1 Hoover Power Plant Act Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administrator (WAPA) to amend each long-term power service contract for the sale of electric energy to require each electric utility purchasing energy to implement, within three years, integrated resource planning. Directs the Administrator to prescribe the methodology to be used by such utilities to quantify the environmental costs of energy efficiency and energy supply resource options for complying with such contract amendments. Directs the Administrator to provide technical assistance to such utilities to conduct integrated resource planning, implement applicable plans, and otherwise comply with requirements of this Act. Directs the Administrator to amend each long-term power service contract for the sale of electric energy to require each purchasing utility to submit an integrated resource plan to the Administrator within 12 months after such contract is amended and every three years thereafter. Provides for review of the initial plan and each revision by the Administrator. Requires resubmission of any disapproved plan. Requires each such plan to: (1) identify and accurately compare all practicable energy efficiency and supply resource options available in accordance with the environmental cost methodology prescribed by the Administrator; (2) designate the least-cost option to be utilized by the purchaser for providing reliable electric service to its customers; (3) minimize adverse environmental effects of new energy supply acquisitions; and (4) provide for the fullest possible public participation in the plan preparation and development. Directs the Administrator to make due allowance for the use of other integrated resource plans by a purchaser when adopted in order to meet other Federal, State, or other requirements. Directs the Administrator to amend each long-term power service contract for the sale of electric energy to require each purchaser to fully comply… 2025-08-26T15:17:39Z  
102-hr-4128 102 hr 4128 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 Energy 1992-01-28 1992-10-08 See H.R.776. House Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] OH R R000141 4 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 - Establishes the Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Fund to provide impact assistance (from revenues derived from neighboring Outer Continental Shelf natural gas and oil production activities) to eligible coastal States and counties for: (1) infrastructure; (2) services; (3) competing uses; and (4) natural resources. 2025-08-26T15:14:04Z  
102-hr-3937 102 hr 3937 Federal Energy Management Reform Act of 1991 Energy 1991-11-26 1992-01-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2] NH D S001113 10 Federal Energy Management Reform Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) determine appropriate methods to assess and implement shared energy savings at Federal facilities; (2) publish a standard method for determining life cycle cost effectiveness and a list of shared energy savings technologies; and (3) make a related assessment of all federally owned buildings. Authorizes Federal agencies to sell electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to set forth provisions for energy savings contracts. Requires the Secretary to develop a simplified method of energy saving services procurement. 2025-08-26T15:16:27Z  
102-hr-3973 102 hr 3973 Uranium Enrichment Facility Decontamination and Decommissioning Act of 1991 Energy 1991-11-26 1992-10-08 Provisions, as Reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, Not Included in Final Version of H.R.776. House Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] IN D J000265 3 Uranium Enrichment Facility Decontamination and Decommissioning Act of 1991 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish in the Treasury the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund to pay decontamination and decommissioning costs of Department of Energy uranium enrichment facilities. Provides for: (1) licensee decontamination and decommissioning fees; and (2) a Department of Energy study of cost-effective methods facility decontamination, decommissioning, and environmental restoration. 2025-08-26T15:16:02Z  
102-hr-3976 102 hr 3976 To amend the Federal Power Act. Energy 1991-11-26 1992-01-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 0 Amends the Federal Power Act to protect certain State lands, improvements, and aquarian or riparian habitats. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-4068 102 hr 4068 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 Energy 1991-11-26 1992-10-08 See H.R.776. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 4 Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Act of 1992 - Establishes in the Treasury the Coastal Communities Impact Assistance Fund. 2025-08-26T15:16:18Z  
102-s-2100 102 s 2100 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1991 Energy 1991-11-26 1991-11-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 9 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1991 - Title I: Renewable Energy Tax Incentives - Subtitle A: Generation of Electricity From Renewable Sources - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy investment tax credit until December 31, 2001 (currently, such credit expires December 31, 1991). Increases such credit from ten percent to 20 percent. Makes public utility property eligible for such credit. Allows the energy credit against all regular and minimum taxes. Allows a tax credit for the production of electricity with qualified technologies property. Describes such property to include the use of solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy technologies. Subtitle B: Alternative Transportation Fuels Tax Incentives - Allows a tax deduction for the costs of qualified clean-burning (natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or alcohol) motor vehicle fuel property or refueling property. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make equivalent payments to States and local governments in connection with qualified property. Allows a deduction for 25 percent of the costs incurred in purchasing a qualified electric-powered automobile. Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend the duty on fuel-use methanols until October 1, 2000. Title II: Energy Conservation Tax Incentives - Subtitle A: Alternatives to Single-Passenger Automobiles - Excludes from gross income parking provided to an employee at a qualified parking facility and qualified employer-provided commuter services between an employee's residence and workplace. Includes as qualified services: (1) transportation furnished in a commuter highway vehicle (such as a van); and (2) transportation on public buses, trains, or subways that is paid for or reimbursed by the employer. Limits the exclusion from gross income for parking to parking on (not "on or near," as under current law) the employer's premises, with further specified qualifications. Subtitle B: Other Conservation Incen… 2025-08-26T15:14:01Z  
102-s-2041 102 s 2041 Petroleum Marketing Competition Enhancement Act Energy 1991-11-25 1992-09-24 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 6 Petroleum Marketing Competition Enhancement Act - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a refiner from: (1) selling motor fuel to a customer for resale (customer) at a price higher than the refiner's adjusted retail price for the same or similar grade or quality of motor fuel sold from a direct operated outlet in the same geographic area (sale of fuel at higher prices); and (2) entering into a scheme or agreement to set, change, or maintain maximum retail prices of motor fuel, except with respect to a refiner's retail sales at its direct operated outlets. Requires that: (1) in comparing a refiner's price charged to a customer to a refiner's adjusted retail price, adjustments be made to account for differences in freight, taxes, and inspection fees, whether or not the items are separately listed as part of the price; and (2) if a refiner includes consumer credit as part of the price, an adjustment for the cost of such credit be made in comparing the prices. Sets forth enforcement provisions, including: (1) proceedings by the Attorney General (establishes fines ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for each violation, and authorizes civil actions, equitable and other relief); (2) private civil actions (including class actions, and establishes a right to jury trial); and (3) proceedings by State attorneys general. Allows a person bringing an action to enforce provisions concerning the sale of fuel at higher prices to establish a prima facie case by showing that the refiner has sold motor fuel to a customer at a price that is higher than: (1) 94 percent of its consumer retail price per gallon (or, in the event of a sale to a branded wholesaler, 90 percent); or (2) the refiner's consumer retail price per gallon minus the most recently available average retail operating expenses per gallon (and, in the event of a sale by a refiner to a branded wholesaler, also minus the most recently available average wholesale operating expenses per gallon for the State in which the consumer retail price was charged). … 2026-01-07T14:11:22Z  
102-s-2043 102 s 2043 Motor Fuel Marketing Competition Enhancement Act Energy 1991-11-25 1992-10-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 0 Motor Fuel Marketing Competition Enhancement Act - Amends the Clayton Act to include this Act among the "antitrust laws" as defined in such Act. Prohibits a refiner from selling motor fuel to a customer for resale (customer) at a price that is: (1) higher than the refiners's adjusted retail price for the same or similar grade or quality of motor fuel sold from a directly operated outlet in the same geographic area made within ten days of the sale; and (2) lower than the price charged branded dealers in the same geographic area for motor fuel of the same or similar grade or quality within ten days of the sale, except to the extent that the difference in price is attributable to marketing functions, transportation, or other services that the refiner would provide when marketing through affiliated retail outlets. Bars a refiner: (1) from entering into any scheme or agreement to set, change, or maintain the retail price of motor fuel anywhere other than at a directly operated outlet of the refiner (price-fixing); and (2) that engages in dual distribution, during periods of short supply, from discriminating against an established customer by supplying a lesser proportion of such customer's requirements for motor fuel than that supplied to the refiner's directly operated outlets in the same geographical area, or delaying delivery to such customer for a time longer than any delay in deliveries to directly operated outlets in the same geographic area. Declares that the rights, remedies, penalties, and jurisdiction provided under this Act are in addition to those available under the antitrust laws other than this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to bring a civil action against a refiner who violates such prohibitions in any U.S. district court in which the defendant resides, is found, or has an agent. Sets penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation, except for the prohibition against price-fixing, in which case the penalty shall be $25,000 for each violation. Grants the U.S. district courts … 2026-01-07T14:11:22Z  
102-s-2020 102 s 2020 Sustainable Energy Transition Act of 1991 Energy 1991-11-22 1991-11-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 0 Sustainable Energy Transition Act of 1991 - Title I: Sustainable Energy Transition Strategies - Requires each State or regional consortium formed under this Act to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Energy a sustainable energy transition strategy. Prescribes general contents of such a strategy. Authorizes the States to form regional consortia to develop a strategy. Title II: Substainable Energy Transition Trust Fund - Subtitle A: Tax and Trust Fund Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the passive loss exemption to the alternative minimum income tax with respect to working interests in oil and gas property; (2) phase-out the depletion allowance for oil, gas, and coal production; (3) impose a phased-in carbon-content excise tax upon the production or importation of specified energy sources; and (4) establish the Sustainable Energy Transition Trust (SETT) Fund to provide financial assistance to participating States and consortia members. Subtitle B: Distribution and Use of Funds - Outlines a SETT fund allocation and administration scheme consisting of a Designated, an Incentive, and a Support Fund. Prescribes criteria for State receipt of moneys from such funds. Directs the Secretary to establish a nonpartisan advisory committee (the Transition Fund Advisory Board) to advise on implementation of this Act. Title III: Energy Transition Information Clearinghouse - Establishes an Energy Transition Information Clearinghouse within the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy. Funds such Clearinghouse with allocations from the Trust Fund. Title IV: Research and Training - Directs the Secretary to: (1) support State energy research and development efforts in the area of renewable energy and energy efficiency; (2) promote the establishment of regional research and development councils; (3) review and revise Department of Energy research activities in order to designate appropriate regional research centers to support State activities; and (4) support certain education a… 2025-08-26T15:17:15Z  
102-hr-3856 102 hr 3856 To amend the Mineral Leasing Act with respect to the administration of certain oil and gas rights, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-11-21 1992-04-09 See H.R.776. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 0 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations governing all activities in the exercise of rights to non-Federal oil and gas within any area administered by the U.S. Forest Service. Permits an individual, subject to certain conditions, to file a civil suit against the appropriate party or parties (including the United States) for violation of this Act. Gives the court discretion to order that civil penalties be used in beneficial mitigation projects relating to environmental harm resulting from the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights within the national forests. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-hr-3802 102 hr 3802 Fair Disbursement of Offshore Oil Revenue Act of 1992 Energy 1991-11-18 1992-10-08 See H.R.776. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] CA R R000409 6 Fair Disbursement of Offshore Oil Revenue Act of 1992 - Establishes the Coastal Communities Outer Continental Shelf Receipt Fund in the Treasury. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to pay into the Fund two-thirds of certain revenue from Outer Continental Shelf leases. Prescribes guidelines for distribution of such Fund to coastal States and counties. Directs the Secretary to determine which counties, parishes, boroughs, tribal governments, or other unit of general government immediately below State government level shall be designated as coastal counties. 2025-08-26T15:14:12Z  
102-hr-3721 102 hr 3721 To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to exempt certain research and educational licensees from annual charges. Energy 1991-11-06 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Hoagland, Peter [D-NE-2] NE D H000652 0 Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to exempt the holder of any license for a federally-owned research reactor used primarily for educational training and academic research purposes from the assessment of annual charges made by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-s-1882 102 s 1882 A bill to authorize extensions of time limitations in a FERC-issued license. Energy 1991-10-25 1992-05-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon a certain licensee's request, to extend for a specified period the time required for the licensee to acquire the requisite real property and commence construction of a specified project, as well as the time required for its completion. Terminates such authorization on a certain date. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-3629 102 hr 3629 Atomic Energy Amendments Act of 1991 Energy 1991-10-24 1992-10-08 Provisions Not Included in Final Version of H.R.776. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 0 Atomic Energy Amendments Act of 1991 - Title I: Hearing and Judicial Review in Licensing Proceedings - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant a license or construction-related hearing on the record upon the request of an affected party. Requires the Commission to provide for preoperational notice and hearing where the requesting party presents significant new information previously unconsidered by the Commission. Authorizes the issuance of a combined construction permit and operating license. Title II: License Renewal - Authorizes license renewals of up to 20 years. Considers the terms of, and compliance with, any license as within the scope of a renewal proceeding. Title III: Judicial Review of Enforcement Petitions - Permits any person to petition the Commission to modify, suspend, or revoke a license. Authorizes judicial review for denials of such petitions. 2025-08-26T15:14:11Z  
102-s-1874 102 s 1874 Federal Energy Efficiency Bank Establishment Act Energy 1991-10-24 1991-10-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] WI D K000305 1 Federal Energy Efficiency Bank Establishment Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Federal Facilities Energy Efficiency Bank to fund a program of loans to Federal agencies for energy efficiency projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:16:55Z  
102-hr-3491 102 hr 3491 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1991 Energy 1991-10-03 1992-10-08 Provisions Not Included in Final Version of H.R.776. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 3 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1991 - Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to remove class C waste from the low-level program. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue regulations governing the siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities, including requirements that any candidate site be located: (1) in a low population density area with estimated limited future population growth potential; and (2) at least five kilometers from the residential property limits of the nearest urban community at the time of site selection and from schools and other facilities primarily serving children. 2025-08-26T15:14:26Z  
102-hr-3498 102 hr 3498 Amending the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to establish research and development and joint venture authority for high temperature superconductivity electric power technologies, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-10-03 1991-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 2 Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to establish research and development and joint venture authority for the High Temperature Superconductivity Energy Systems Program. Authorizes FY 1992 and 1993 appropriations. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
102-hr-3482 102 hr 3482 Nonroad Alternative Fuels Demonstration Act Energy 1991-10-02 1991-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3] WV D W000654 0 Nonroad Alternative Fuels Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to establish a conversion incentive program for providing loan guarantees and interest subsidies to owners and operators of nonroad (including railroad, maritime, airport, and farm) vehicle fleets for the conversion of such vehicles from gasoline or diesel fuel to alternative fuels (i.e. processed natural gas, coal, coal water slurries, and electricity). Sets forth selection criteria and reporting requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee loans with a specified aggregate value for each of FY 1993 through 1998. Authorizes appropriations for interest subsidies for each of such years. Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to issue rules, regulations, orders, or standards necessary for the safety of the operation and fueling of railroads on processed natural gas, coal, coal water slurries, and electricity. Preempts any State or local requirement concerning a subject regulated by the Secretary under such provision. Exempts natural gas, when used as a transportation fuel in a nonroad vehicle, from regulation under the Natural Gas Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, or any other Federal, State, or local law (with the exception of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 as amended by this Act and equivalent Federal safety statutes applicable to other modes of transportation). 2025-08-26T15:15:31Z  
102-hr-3421 102 hr 3421 To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the continuation of certain leases on mineral estates upon the vesting of a present interest of the United States to such mineral estates. Energy 1991-09-26 1992-05-07 See H.R.4899. House Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] OH D A000214 2 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to permit, upon the leaseholder's election, noncompetitive continuation of certain oil or gas leases on lands in which the United States held a vested future interest in the mineral estate which has become a vested present interest in it. Requires that: (1) oil or gas was being produced before the present mineral interest vested in the United States; and (2) such lease issued without competitive bidding. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-s-1762 102 s 1762 A bill to amend subsection 31(e) of the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-09-26 1991-09-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal the requirement that notice of a proposed oil or gas lease reinstatement be submitted to certain congressional committees prior to actual reinstatement. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-3397 102 hr 3397 Federal Facility Energy Efficiency and Environmental Improvement Act of 1991 Energy 1991-09-24 1991-10-21 Executive Comment Requested from GSA. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 1 Federal Facility Energy Efficiency and Environmental Improvement Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish demonstration programs of commercially available and long-term energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for Federal use in federally owned buildings and facilities. Authorizes FY 1992 through 1994 appropriations. Establishes an Advanced Federal Building Research and Development Program. Authorizes FY 1992 through 1994 appropriations. Requires Federal procurement to maximize the use of cost effective energy-using equipment and recyclable products. Provides for Federal agency shared energy savings, including demonstration projects. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to establish a shared energy savings demonstration program. Directs the Secretary to develop a simplified method of energy savings services procurement. 2025-08-26T15:15:21Z  
102-hr-3293 102 hr 3293 To direct the Secretary of Energy to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the effects on human health of exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields. Energy 1991-09-11 1991-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4] PA D K000307 7 Mandates a study and report to the Congress by the National Academy of Sciences of the effects on human health of exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields. Directs the Secretary of Energy to make available funds for the study from funds generally available to the Secretary for conducting studies. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any public utility planning to install electric transmission lines should delay installation of the lines for a specified period after submission of the report. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-3231 102 hr 3231 Alcohol-Enhanced Gasoline Use Act Energy 1991-08-02 1991-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-None] ND D D000432 21 Alcohol-Enhanced Gasoline Use Act - Amends the Energy Security Act to require the use of alcohol-enhanced gasoline in federally owned or leased vehicles, in any case in which such gasoline is reasonably available and costs not more than any other available gasoline. 2025-08-26T15:14:07Z  
102-hr-3265 102 hr 3265 National Energy Resources Act of 1991 Energy 1991-08-02 1991-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 National Energy Resources Act of 1991 - Title I: Energy Efficiency - Subtitle A: Average Fuel Economy Standards - Amends the Motor Vehicles Information and Cost Savings Act to: (1) prescribe average fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles for model year 1996 and beyond; and (2) direct the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to prescribe average fuel economy standards for non-passenger vehicles (light trucks) for model years ending before model year 1996. Prescribes average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles for model years 1996 and thereafter. Permits persons to petition for modification of such standards. Subtitle B: Federal Energy Management - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to set a deadline by which each Federal agency shall install in Federal buildings under its control energy conservation projects with prescribed payback periods. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to modify the average fuel economy standards required of the Federal passenger automobile fleets. Subtitle C: Tax Treatment of Transportation Benefits Provided by Employer - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prescribe tax treatment of qualified transportation benefits. Subtitle D: Amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to mandate that each State regulatory authority adopt a specified Federal standard regarding gas and electric utility incentives to implement demand-side management programs and least cost supply measures. Subtitle E: Energy and Water Conservation Subsidies - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to declare that gross income shall not include the value of any subsidy provided by a public utility to a customer for the purchase of installation of any energy or water conservation measure. Subtitle F: Development of Recycling Markets - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the Department of Commerce the Bureau of Recyclable Commodities to promote the use of recovere… 2025-08-26T15:14:03Z  
102-hr-3284 102 hr 3284 To provide that existing facilities located on a certain segment of the St. Joseph River in Branch County, Michigan, are not required to be licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under part 1 of the Federal Power Act. Energy 1991-08-02 1991-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-4] MI R U000031 0 Authorizes Union City, Michigan, to operate and maintain a specified dam, including any works incidental to such dam. Declares that no license shall be required under the Federal Power Act with respect to such project works. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-3285 102 hr 3285 National Energy Efficient Lighting Education Act of 1991 Energy 1991-08-02 1991-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. House Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2] NC D V000006 61 National Energy Efficient Lighting Education Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary), within 12 months after enactment of this Act, to make grants to nonprofit institutions and universities (or a consortium of such entities) to establish one regional energy efficient lighting education and demonstration center (centers) in each of the ten regions served by a Department of Energy regional support office. Sets forth such centers' responsibilities, including functions relating to training of lighting professionals, information dissemination, and assistance for lighting engineering and technical programs and curricula. Sets forth requirements for grant applications, selection criteria, and matching funds. Directs the Secretary to establish a task force to: (1) oversee research and training carried out by grant recipients; (2) disseminate such research results; (3) review such programs; and (4) make recommendations for possible future programs. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on the activities of such centers. Authorizes appropriations for grants for such centers. Authorizes the Secretary to make matching grants to States to encourage State energy offices to supplement the activities of such centers in providing educational workshops to train local building owners, developers, and facility energy and financial managers regarding energy efficient lighting options. Requires such workshops to be conducted in cooperation with the center for the region in which the State is located and with technical assistance and educational material from such center. Gives preference for such grants to States in which a center has not been established. Sets limits on the amount of such a grant to any State. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on such educational workshops supported by State energy offices. Authorizes appropriations for such grants to States. 2025-08-26T15:16:16Z  
102-s-1685 102 s 1685 A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to request the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the sources of, the damage caused by, and the possible means of preventing occurrences of the phenomenon of electrical and electromagnetic leakage known as stray voltage. Energy 1991-08-02 1991-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 1 Directs the Secretary of Energy to require the National Academy of Sciences to report to the Congress the results of a study regarding electrical and electromagnetic leakage known as stray voltage. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-3168 102 hr 3168 To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for leases of certain lands for oil and gas purposes. Energy 1991-08-01 1992-07-24 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412. House Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] CO D C000077 2 Amends Federal law relating to Naval Petroleum Reserves to authorize the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to lease Federal lands inside a naval oil shale reserve to a private entity for petroleum exploration, development, and production. Requires the Secretary to use competitive bidding procedures in such leasing. Conditions the lease of such lands upon payment of a minimum royalty rate of at least 20 percent in amount or value of the production removed or sold from the lease. Directs the Secretary to reject any bid for a lease if the Secretary determines that the proposed royalty would be less than fair market value. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) require all or any portion of the royalty to be paid in the form of petroleum produced under the lease; and (2) provide such petroleum to the Department of Defense at the request of the Secretary of Defense. Permits the lease of such Federal lands to include the transfer of wells, gathering lines, and related Federal equipment if the lessee assumes responsibility for maintenance, repair, or environmental restoration. Declares that certain statutory consultation and approval requirements do not apply to this lease. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hr-3190 102 hr 3190 Replacement and Alternative Fuels Act of 1991 Energy 1991-08-01 1991-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 0 Replacement and Alternative Fuels Act of 1991 - Requires the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to establish a program to: (1) promote the development and use of domestic-produced replacement and alternative fuels to replace conventional petroleum motor fuels; and (2) ensure the availability of those replacement and alternative motor fuels which will have the greatest impact in improving air quality. Prescribes development plan and production goals. Sets a timetable by which the Secretary must prescribe the minimum percentage of domestic-produced replacement and alternative fuels on an energy equivalent basis to be sold in specified calendar years by any refiner for use as a motor fuel. Prescribes minimum percentages of domestically produced replacement fuel to be sold in specified calendar years, if such requirements appear feasible based on a required updated review. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations for the exchange of marketable credits among: (1) refiners; (2) persons who first sell alternative motor fuels into interstate commerce for transportation purposes; and (3) manufacturers of electricity-powered vehicles. (Provides for a three-year exemption from, and further adjustments of, such minimum percentage requirements in the case of domestic refineries of crude oil with a daily capacity below a specified level.) Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress upon completion of a specified review. Requires each refiner to report annually to the Secretary the percentage of domestic-produced replacement fuel, on an energy equivalent basis, contained in the total quantity of motor fuel sold during the preceding calendar year, and the amount of alternative motor fuels, sold or credited to such refiner during such year. Requires each person who first sells alternative fuels to report annually to the Secretary the amount of alternative fuel sold into interstate commerce for transportation purposes, and the amount of credits sold to refiners. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to repor… 2025-08-26T15:16:13Z  
102-hr-3113 102 hr 3113 To require the Secretary of Energy to disregard certain costs in evaluating bids to perform nuclear hot cell services. Energy 1991-07-30 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5] VA D P000152 5 Cites conditions under which the Secretary of Energy must disregard costs related to the decommissioning of nuclear facilities, or nuclear waste disposal, when evaluating contract bids to perform nuclear hot cell services. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hr-3081 102 hr 3081 Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act Amendments Energy 1991-07-29 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2] KS D S000477 7 Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act Amendments - Amends the Energy Act of 1974 to provide protection for an employee who testified before Congress, notified his employer, or opposed unlawful practicies which regard to such Act or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 2025-08-26T15:17:30Z  
102-hr-3045 102 hr 3045 To amend the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to permit registered companies and their subsidiaries to engage in energy conservation and load management services, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-07-25 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. House Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] MA D K000110 0 Amends the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to permit registered companies and their subsidiaries to engage in energy conservation and load management services. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-3060 102 hr 3060 Conservation and Alternative Energy Supply Act Energy 1991-07-25 1991-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] WA D U000017 0 Conservation and Alternative Energy Supply Act - Directs the National Academy of Sciences to report to the Congress with regard to energy alternatives and conservation 2025-08-26T15:15:56Z  
102-hr-3027 102 hr 3027 To amend the Federal Power Act to modify the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under part 1 of the Act with regard to fresh waters in the State of Hawaii. Energy 1991-07-24 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 1 Amends the Power Act to modify the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's general and mandatory licensing authority with regard to fresh waters in Hawaii. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-2998 102 hr 2998 To amend the Natural Gas Act to permit the development of coalbed methane gas in areas where its development has been impeded or made impossible by uncertainty and litigation over ownership rights, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-07-23 1991-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 0 Amends the Natural Gas Act to establish procedures for coalbed methane gas extraction in areas of uncertain ownership, including: (1) creation of a list of affected States (initially West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, and Illinois shall be included in such list; Colorado, Montana, New mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Virginia, and Alabama shall not be included); (2) establishment of State administering agencies (State Boards); and (3) requirements for well spacing and drilling, pooling arrangements and escrow accounts, and mining safety. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-3002 102 hr 3002 To amend the Federal Power Act to provide a definition of the term "fishway". Energy 1991-07-23 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] WA D U000017 8 Amends the Federal Power Act to provide a definition of the term "fishway." 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-2966 102 hr 2966 Petroleum Marketing Competition Enhancement Act Energy 1991-07-22 1992-08-11 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. House Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] OK D S001139 137 Petroleum Marketing Competition Enhancement Act - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a refiner from: (1) selling motor fuel to a customer for resale (customer) at a price higher than the refiner's adjusted retail price for the same or a similar grade or quality of motor fuel sold from a direct operated outlet in the same geographic area (sale of fuel at higher prices); and (2) entering into a scheme or agreement to set, change, or maintain maximum retail prices of motor fuel, except with respect to a refiner's retail sales at its direct operated outlets. Requires that: (1) in comparing a refiner's adjusted retail price to a refiner's price to other customers, adjustments be made to account for differences in freight, taxes, and inspection fees, whether or not the items are separately listed as part of the price; and (2) if a refiner includes consumer credit as part of its price, an adjustment for the cost of such credit be made in comparing the prices. Sets forth enforcement provisions, including: (1) proceedings by the Attorney General (establishes fines ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for each violation, and authorizes civil actions and equitable relief); (2) private civil actions, including class actions, (and establishes a right to jury trial); and (3) proceedings by State attorneys general. Allows a person bringing an action to enforce provisions concerning the sale of fuel at higher prices to establish a prima facie case by showing that the refiner has sold motor fuel to a customer at a price that is higher than: (1) 94 percent of its consumer retail price per gallon (or, in the event of a sale to a branded wholesaler, 90 percent); or (2) the refiner's consumer retail price per gallon less the most recently available average retail operating expenses per gallon (and, in the event of a sale by a refiner to a branded wholesaler, also less the most recently available average wholesale operating expenses per gallon for the State in which the consumer retail price was charged). Specifies… 2025-08-26T15:17:27Z  
102-hr-2960 102 hr 2960 Clean Domestic Fuels Enhancement Act of 1991 Energy 1991-07-18 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] OK D S001139 4 Clean Domestic Fuels Enhancement Act of 1991 - Title I: Nonvehicular Oil and Natural Gas Provisions - Directs the Secretary of the Energy to expand research and demonstration programs regarding: (1) certain natural gas recovery and cofiring techniques; and (2) natural gas heating and cooling technologies. Authorizes appropriations for such programs and for Federal fuel cells research and development. Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to direct the Secretary to: (1) solicit proposals for, and provide financial assistance to, joint ventures for fuel cell technology demonstration; and (2) conduct a program to promote the early commercial application of fuel cell systems for the production of electricity by demonstrating such systems in Federal buildings. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes specified aggregate appropriations for enhanced oil recovery research and development. Directs the Secretary to implement a research, demonstration and commercialization program for high efficiency heat engines. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to the Congress on factors affecting the domestic natural gas industry and its role in worldwide gas production. Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to domestic oil and natural gas production. Allows independent producers to deduct from alternative minimum taxable income intangible drilling costs in the same amount as allowed in computing ordinary income. Allows the enhanced oil recovery credit to be offset against the minimum tax. Title II: Alternative Fuels and Fuel Economy - Authorizes appropriations for research and development of natural gas vehicles. Directs the Secretary to implement a research and demonstration program on techniques related to improving natural gas and other alternative-fuel vehicle technology. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an investment tax credit for certain property, facilities, and vehicles rela… 2025-08-26T15:16:23Z  
102-hr-2916 102 hr 2916 To provide for a governmentwide comprehensive energy management plan for Federal agencies. Energy 1991-07-16 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] OH D E000031 11 Title I: Federal Agency Energy Efficiency and Management - Government Energy Efficiency Act of 1991 - Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure reliable Federal building energy consumption costs accounting. Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to report to specified congressional committees on the estimated utility cost of leased buildings or space in which the Federal Government does not directly pay the utility bills. Requires the President's budget to identify each agency's requested amount for energy operating costs, energy conservation, and efficiency expenditures. Requires an audit survey by each Inspector General of agency energy use to determine compliance with energy management goals for Federal buildings set forth under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. Requires a report to the Congress on survey results by the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. Requires GSA to hold regional workshops for Federal, State, and local officials to coordinate energy management and conservation planning. Requires a GSA report to specified congressional committees on the schedule for such workshops. Authorizes appropriations. Requires GSA to undertake a program to include energy efficient products on the Federal Supply Schedule and the New Item Inventory Schedule. Establishes a GSA demonstration program to identify and label those products with significant energy-saving potential and encourage their use by all Federal agencies. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize the deposit of amounts from rebates or other cash incentives related to energy savings into the Federal Buildings Fund Authorizes the Administrator, in the administration of any real property which the Administrator leases and pays utility costs for, to assign energy rebates to the lessor for purposes of installing energy conserving equipment. Permits the Administrator to obligate certain funds for energy management improvement and programs … 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
102-hr-2871 102 hr 2871 Clean Coal Technology Efficiency Improvement Act of 1991 Energy 1991-07-11 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19] IL D B000971 17 Clean Coal Technology Efficiency Improvement Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a coal research and development program; and (2) a coal demonstration program. Directs: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish clean coal technology regulatory incentives; and (2) the Secretary to develop a U.S. coal export plan. Establishes: (1) a Clean Coal Technology Export Coordinating Council; and (2) within the Department of Energy a clean coal and renewable energy technology transfer program. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:14:23Z  
102-s-1443 102 s 1443 A bill to clarify the treatment of mineral materials on public lands. Energy 1991-07-10 1991-07-11 Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 1 Provides for supplying additional mineral material to mining operations under unpatented mining claims. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-2809 102 hr 2809 To streamline the environmental process for natural gas pipelines. Energy 1991-06-27 1991-07-30 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 1 Amends the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to permit environmental documents or environmental assessments that are provided in connection with an application for the construction or operation of a natural gas pipeline facility to be prepared by the applicant, contractor, consultant, or other person selected by such applicant. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-2825 102 hr 2825 Electricity Policy Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-27 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 6 Electricity Policy Act of 1991 - Exempts independent power producers from the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order transmission services under specified circumstances. 2025-08-26T15:15:45Z  
102-hr-2787 102 hr 2787 Department of Energy Grand Junction Area Office Establishment Act Energy 1991-06-26 1991-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] CO D C000077 0 Department of Energy Grand Junction Area Office Establishment Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish as a separate Department of Energy Area Office the Grand Junction Area Office, (Grand Junction, Colorado) to: (1) assist in meeting the environmental restoration needs of the Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management; (2) serve as a resource in specified environmental and energy research areas; and (3) serve as a Center of Excellence for the Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies to utilize fully the environmental expertise of the Area Office. 2025-08-26T15:18:06Z  
102-hr-2794 102 hr 2794 To establish the Spark M. Matsunaga Renewable Energy and Ocean Technology Center to conduct research on renewable energy and ocean resources, and for other purposes. Energy 1991-06-26 1991-10-30 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOE. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 0 Establishes the Spark M. Matsunaga Renewable Energy and Ocean Technology Center at Keahole Point, Hawaii, to conduct research, development, and techology transfer on: (1) solar and renewable energy; (2) energy storage, including the production of hydrogen from renewable energy; (3) materials applications related to energy and marine environments; and (4) other environmental and ocean resource concepts, including sea ranching and global climate change. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994 for ocean resource and renewable research, development, and technology transfer at the center. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
102-hr-2666 102 hr 2666 Energy Security and Price Stability Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-18 1991-08-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 5 Energy Security and Price Stability Act of 1991 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) determine monthly whether a crude petroleum floor price adjustment factor based upon the average West Texas price of a barrel of crude petroleum is attributable to such monthly period; and (2) calculate and certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the applicable floor price adjustment surcharges. Establishes the Energy Security Investment Fund for: (1) acquisition of crude petroleum and petroleum products (including home heating oil) in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (2) low-income weatherization; and (3) the promotion of energy efficiency, energy efficiency commercialization, and domestic oil and gas recovery. Authorizes the President to waive import duties from Western Hemisphere countries under specified circumstances. Directs the President to report to the Congress on ways in which the United States and the Western Hemisphere petroleum producing countries can cooperate regarding energy production and conservation. 2025-08-26T15:14:27Z  
102-hr-2677 102 hr 2677 To authorize extensions of time limitations in certain FERC-issued licenses. Energy 1991-06-18 1991-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] AR D A000103 1 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, upon request of certain licensees, the time required for them to acquire real property and commence and complete construction of specified hydroelectric power projects on the Arkansas River. Terminates such authority three years after enactment of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hr-2635 102 hr 2635 Minerals Policy Review Commission Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-13 1991-06-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources. House Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] MT R M000139 8 Minerals Policy Review Commission Act of 1991 - Establishes the Minerals Policy Review Commission to report to the President and the Congress the results of its review of mineral production legislation governing the location, disposition, and production of minerals on public lands, including: (1) a review of Federal administrative practices; (2) a compilation of data necessary to ascertain future demands on public lands that are related to location and disposition of minerals; and (3) a consideration of the critical impact of domestic minerals sources on the economic and strategic welfare of the country. Expresses the sense of the Congress that no amendment be made to legislation regarding location and disposition of minerals on public lands until the Commission has reported its findings and recommendations. Mandates that Federal entities cooperate with Commission requests and that those entities having an interest in or responsibility with respect to public lands appoint a liaison officer to work closely with the commission. Provides for termination of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:18:00Z  
102-hr-2639 102 hr 2639 Domestic Energy Resources Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-13 1991-06-25 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] VA D B000657 16 Domestic Energy Resources Act of 1991 - Title I: Electric Vehicle Fleet Incentive - Mandates that any person who owns, operates, leases, or otherwise controls specified motor vehicle fleets make subsequent acquisitions of which at least 50 percent are electric vehicles, unless such person meets certain minimum electric fleet requirements. Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to allocate one credit for each electric vehicle which exceeds the statutory mandate. Sets forth civil and administrative penalties for noncompliance with this Act. Title II: Coal Research and Development Programs - Directs the Secretary to establish a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to: (1) using coal-derived liquid fuels, including ultra-clean coal-water slurries in diesel locomotive engines; and (2) using solid waste combined with coal as a fuel source for clean coal combustion technologies. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to submit a research, development, and demonstration plan to the Congress with respect to technologies for the nonfuel use of coal. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to conduct a research, development, demonstration, and commercialization program within the Department of Energy for specified coal refining technologies and to submit annual program status reports to the Congress for a five-year period. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T15:17:30Z  
102-s-1283 102 s 1283 A bill to authorize extensions of time limitations in certain FERC-issued Licenses. Energy 1991-06-12 1991-09-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 1 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, upon request of certain licensees, the time required for them to acquire real property and commence and complete construction of specified hydroelectric power projects on the Arkansas River. Terminates such authority three years after enactment of this Act. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-2614 102 hr 2614 Mining Law Reform Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-11 1992-06-24 See H.R.918. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 3 Mining Law Reform Act of 1991 - Title I: Disposition of Mineral Deposits - Declares that all public domain mineral lands shall be open to any person for location of a mining claim according to prescribed recordation requirements and filings. Reserves to the United States all surface and subsurface rights and interests (including royalties) in claimed lands, except for locatable minerals subject to a claim under this Act. Declares that claims shall be conclusively presumed to be abandoned 20 years after the location notice is filed unless locatable minerals have been or are being produced in sufficient quantities. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) an annual holding fee to maintain a claim; (2) surface use permits for milling, processing or beneficiation activities; (3) a mining plan of operations; (4) mineral production royalty payments; and (5) the allocation of royalty receipts between the States and the Federal Government. Title II: Environmental Protection - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to take action to assure that all mineral activities are conducted in a manner to minimize adverse impact upon the environment. Prescribes criteria for development of: (1) mineral activites' plan of operations; (2) land use planning guides; (3) land reclamation standards; and (4) financial guarantees for mining area reclamation activities. Requires the Secretary to conduct quarterly compliance inspections. Requires the Secretary to order an immediate cessation of all mineral activities if a claim holder does not abate surface management violations within the time allotted. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes citizens' suits to compel compliance with this Act. Title III: Hardrock Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund - Establishes the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Fund to be administered by the Secretary (acting thorugh the Director, Bureau of Land Management) for the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by past hardro… 2025-08-26T15:17:12Z  
102-s-1269 102 s 1269 Renewable Hydrogen Energy Research and Development Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-11 1991-06-25 Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-162. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Renewable Hydrogen Energy Research and Development Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to solicit proposals and award contracts to conduct necessary research and development programs, including programs to: (1) develop, build, and test systems for generating hydrogen from renewable energy sources; (2) develop, build, and test catalytic hydrogen gas diffusion burners for residential furnaces and stoves, with a goal of greater than 95 percent combustion efficiency; (3) evaluate the ability of existing natural gas pipelines to carry hydrogen gas with a goal of determining components of the system that would have to be modified to carry more than 20 percent hydrogen mixed with natural gas and pure hydrogen gas; (4) develop, build, and test one hydrogen storage system suitable for electric vehicles powered by way of fuel cells; and (5) design, build, and test a fuel cell suitable to power an electric motor vehicle. Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive research and development plan to facilitate the development of renewable hydrogen energy systems. Sets forth elements of the plan. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to require the Secretary of Energy to solicit proposals for and provide financial assistance to joint ventures for the demonstration of: (1) the production of hydrogen using renewable energy sources; (2) an electric utility load-leveling system with hydrogen as the storage medium; and (3) a renewable hydrogen zero emission transportation system. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-hr-2600 102 hr 2600 Petroleum Marketing Practices Amendments Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-10 1991-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] OR D W000779 26 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to modify the definition of "contract" to include any contract between specified parties which is economically necessary to the operation of the franchise. Preempts conflicting or irreconcilable provisions of State law. Provides that the termination or non-renewal of a franchise relationship, upon expiration of an underlying lease for marketing premises, is reasonable if specified conditions exist. Declares unenforceable certain supply restrictions contained in franchise contracts between a refiner and a retailer, or a refiner and a distributor. 2025-08-26T15:13:34Z  
102-hr-2578 102 hr 2578 Octane Display and Disclosure Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-06 1992-10-08 For Further Action See H.R.776. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 9 Octane Display and Disclosure Act of 1991 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require certification and posting for all liquid automotive fuels (currently, automotive gasolines). Authorizes States or local governments to provide for any investigative or enforcement action, remedy, or penalty permitted under such Act. Revises Federal Trade Commission enforcement provisions regarding acts or practices constituting violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Changes the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to conduct field testing of the octane rating of automotive fuels from mandatory to discretionary. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study to determine whether, and if so, how, the anti-knock characteristics of nonliquid fuels usable as motor vehicle fuels can be determined. Directs the Secretary of Energy to study the feasibility and desirability of using dye to: (1) differentiate automotive fuels with different fuel ratings so that the rating can be determined by its color; and (2) identify transportation fuels required by law for clean air or other environmental benefits. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to study the need for, and the desirability of, having a uniform national label on devices used to dispense automotive fuel to consumers that would consolidate information required to be posted on such devices. Requires reports to the Congress on the studies carried out under this Act within one year. 2025-08-26T15:17:44Z  
102-hr-2545 102 hr 2545 Vehicular Natural Gas Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-05 1991-06-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 6 Vehicular Natural Gas Act of 1991 - Amends the Natural Gas Act of 1938 to exempt from its provisions any person engaged in the sale or transportation of vehicular natural gas and who is: (1) not otherwise a natural gas company; or (2) subject primarily to State regulation. Exempts from Federal regulation the sale or transportation of natural gas in closed containers by any person who is not otherwise a public utility to another person for the use as vehicular fuel. States that a company shall not be considered to be a gas utility company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 solely because it owns or operates vehicular natural gas distribution facilities. Permits a company registered under such Act solely because of its ownership of gas utility company voting securities to acquire any interest in any company that is not a public utility company and whose primary business relates directly to specified vehicular natural gas activities. 2025-08-26T15:18:11Z  
102-s-1220 102 s 1220 National Energy Security Act of 1991 Energy 1991-06-05 1991-11-01 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 National Energy Security Act of 1991 - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Subtitle A: Findings and Purposes - Sets forth the energy efficiency and development purposes of this Act. Subtitle B: Goals, Least-Cost Energy Strategy, and Director of Climate Protection - Enumerates the goals of this Act, including establishment in 1992 of an international framework convention on global climate change and international commitment to such convention. Requires the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress to include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy according to specified guidelines. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection, who shall participate annually in the formulation of such strategy. Title II: Definitions - Sets forth definitions used in this Act. Title III: Corporate Average Fuel Economy - Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Act of 1991 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks manufactured in model years 1996 through 2001, and for those manufactured in model years 2002 and thereafter. Requires such Secretary to determine the maximum feasible average fuel economy achievable according to prescribed formulas for passenger automobiles, light trucks, or classes of light trucks manufactured during such model years. Provides that credits for exceeding average fuel economy standards may be transferred among manufacturers and among vehicle classes of a manufacturer. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules implementing such a credit trading system. Grants average fuel economy credits for small passenger automobiles manufactured with airbags for either driver seating position only, or for both the driver and front seat outboard seating positions. Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute at least 100 explanatory booklets each year to every dealer and an additional number… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
102-s-1199 102 s 1199 Department of Energy Grand Junction Area Office Establishment Act Energy 1991-06-04 1991-06-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO] CO D W000647 0 Department of Energy Grand Junction Area Office Establishment Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish as a separate Department of Energy Area Office the Grand Junction Area Office (Grand Junction, Colorado) to: (1) assist in meeting the environmental restoration needs of the Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management; (2) serve as a resource in specified environmental and energy research areas; and (3) serve as a Center of Excellence for the Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies to utilize fully the environmental expertise of the Area Office. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  

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