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| 95-hr-14376 | 95 | hr | 14376 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act | Energy | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 8 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive. | 2025-09-02T17:11:46Z | |
| 95-hr-14382 | 95 | hr | 14382 | Alcohol Fuel Additive Act | Energy | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | M000718 | 6 | Alcohol Fuel Additive Act - Establishes a National Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary of Agriculture in conducting, promoting, and sponsoring basic and applied research, technology development, and technology transfer leading to effective and economical methods for farm operations and the extraction and production of alcohol from sweet sorghum or other hydrocarbon-containing agriculture crops (except timber). Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a bank of this research data and to make it available to other Federal and State agencies and private persons. Authorizes the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to enter into cooperative projects with foreign governments to accomplish the purpose of this Act. Directs the Secretary to make a status report to the President and Congress no later than December 31, 1980, and each year through 1982 concerning research and development with respect to this Act and recommended funding levels for various elements of the overall project. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:46Z | |
| 95-hr-14399 | 95 | hr | 14399 | Liquefied Gas Facility Safety Act | Energy | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Liquified Gas Facility Safety Act - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe minimum standards for the location, design, construction, and safe operation of any liquified gas facilities. Specifies factors to be considered by the Secretary in establishing such standards. Prohibits the construction or operation of liquified gas facilities without a license issued by the Secretary. Stipulates that such licenses shall be issued only to applicants which: (1) comply with applicable laws, regulations and license conditions; (2) obtain a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to the Natiohal Gas Act; and (3) construct and operate their facilities using the best available technology designed to provide maximum public safety. Specifies the information to be included in applications for licenses. Sets forth the Secretary's authority to deny, suspend, or revoke such licenses. Requires the Secretary to submit copies of applications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission for antitrust reviews. Requires licensees to maintain such records as the Secretary may prescribe and to grant acess to such records to the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States. Directs the Secretary not to issue licenses for such facilities without the approval of the Governor of a State with an approved coastal zone management program. Authorizes such States to supersede license conditions and requirements established by this Act with comparable State requirements. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of the prohibitions contained in this Act. Establishes the Liquified Gas Compensation Fund to provide for damage claims resulting from discharges of liquified gas. Provides for the establishment of such Fund from fees collected from owners of gas and from other amounts collected pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to require owners and operators of liquified gas vessels and facilities to provide evidence of… | 2025-09-02T17:11:44Z | |
| 95-s-3619 | 95 | s | 3619 | National Energy Corporation Act | Energy | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 0 | National Energy Corporation Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an independent instrumentality of the United States to be known as the National Energy Corporation, which shall be a wholly owned government corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) explore for oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium on Federal lands and on lands under the ownership or control of Federal agencies, and to inventory the production capability of such lands for such energy resources; (2) develop, import, purchase, store, transfer, and sell such energy resources; (3) engage in research, development, and demonstration of improved methods of discovering and utilizing such energy resources; and (4) engage in other specified activities relating to energy resources and development, using the most advanced environmentally sound methods and technologies. Directs the Corporation to establish priorities among its activities so as to alleviate actual or anticipated shortages of oil, natural gas, coal, or uranium, and their derivatives; to maximize competition among energy industries; to maintain the best export prices of United States coal and uranium; to give preference to the purchase of energy resources from international entities willing to sell at prices lower than the world market price; and to submit specified reports. Establishes standby reserves to provide the Nation with readily available sources of additional oil, natural gas, coal and uranium in times of actual or anticipated shortage. Authorizes the President to designate as a standby reserve any Federal lands not offered for sale or lease for energy resource development. Authorizes the President with the approval of Congress, or the Congress by concurrent resolution, to issue a directive to the Corporation to construct energy production facilities at such reserves in times of shortages. Authorizes the Corporation to identify and select up to 30 percent of any public offering of Federal lands for sale or lease for energy resource development… | 2025-09-02T17:14:36Z | |
| 95-s-3620 | 95 | s | 3620 | Federal Energy Bank Act | Energy | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 0 | Federal Energy Bank Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Declares the purpose of this Act to be to provide financing for: (1) energy conservation; (2) the development of adequate energy supplies consistent with the protection of the environment; and (3) the coordination of Federal expenditures in accordance with a comprehensive energy plan. Title II: Corporate Status, General Powers, and Tax States - Establishes a Federal Energy Bank as an agency of the United States with its principal office located in the District of Columbia. Enumerates the corporate powers of the Bank. Exempts the Bank from all Federal, State and local taxes except: (1) real property taxes; and (2) taxes on any entity acquired or activity undertaken by the Bank which engages directly in the production or trade of energy-related commodities or facilities. Title III: Financial Assistance - Authorizes the Bank to provide any form of advance, extension of credit, investment, or guarantee, excluding grants-in-aid, to any public or private entity for: (1) the purchase, construction, or expansion of productive facilities; (2) the acquisition of capital assets, land and mineral rights; and (3) the purpose of providing working capital. Enumerates factors to be considered by the Board of Directors of the Bank in granting such financial assistance. Makes eligible for such assistance those projects which: (1) would not otherwise receive sufficient financing; (2) foster the development, production, or conservation of energy; and (3) are consistent with the comprehensive energy plan. Limits the total amount of financial assistance outstanding at any time to $20,000,000,000, including not less than 25 percent of any outstanding guarantees. Limits the total of such guarantees at any time to $16,000,000,000. Prohibits the extension of a loan or guarantee greater than $60,000,000 unless approved by concurrent resolution of the Congress. Title IV: Capitalization and Finance - Establishes the capital stock of the Bank at $1,000,000,000 subscribed by the Unite… | 2025-09-02T17:14:36Z | |
| 95-hr-14323 | 95 | hr | 14323 | Nuclear Waste Management Act | Energy | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] | VT | R | J000072 | 1 | Nuclear Waste Management Act - Title I: Definitions; Declarations of Findings and Purposes - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to establish an independent agency to be known as the Nuclear Waste Management Authority which shall have sole responsibility for the decontamination, storage, and disposal of all nuclear wastes as well as surplus, obsolete, or abandoned radioactive facilities; to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate health and safety standards with respect to ionizing emissions from radioactive substances; and to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to license the setting, design, and construction of nuclear waste facilities. Title II: The Nuclear Waste Management Authority - Creates the Nuclear Waste Management Authority as an independent executive agency. Requires the Director of the Authority to establish a plan together with cost estimates and an analysis of the social and environmental impacts for the temporary and permanent treatment and disposal of all nuclear wastes, as well as obsolete, surplus, or abandoned radioactive facilities and sites in existence now or in the future which have been produced by the use of nuclear energy since January 1, 1940. Requires the Director to establish and operate nuclear waste facilities and to establish programs for the treatment and disposal of nuclear wastes. Requires the establishment of fees or user charges for the use of nuclear waste facilities or nuclear treatment and disposal programs. Requires the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to furnish the Director with a complete inventory of all nuclear wastes, nuclear fuels, radioactive materials and facilities and sites in their possession or in private ownership under their control or license. Requires the Director to report to the President, the Congress, and the International Atomic Energy Agency annually concerning any substantial loss of nuclear fuel or waste. Directs the Board of Directors, in association with spec… | 2025-09-02T17:11:43Z | |
| 95-hconres-744 | 95 | hconres | 744 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-10-12 | 1978-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 8 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z | |
| 95-hr-14290 | 95 | hr | 14290 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act | Energy | 1978-10-12 | 1978-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] | IL | R | C000773 | 1 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Title I: Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy in consultation with other agencies to conduct a study and issue a preliminary report on the amount of spent nuclear fuel which can be stored at temporary spent fuel storage facilities currently in operation or under construction and whether any additional storage facilities should be acquired by the Federal Government. Requires that a final report be evaluated by the President. Directs that within 60 days after the receipt of such report, the President issue a plan for the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. Stipulates that any such plan take effect at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which copies of such plan are transmitted to each House of Congress. Permits the Congress to reject such plan by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. Title II: Permanent Storage of Radioactive Waste - Directs the Secretary in consultation with other Federal agencies to conduct a study to evaluate methods of providing permanent storage of radioactive waste and to determine the amount of storage capacity required to permanently store all radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary within two years from the date of enactment of this Act to issue a preliminary report on the results of such study. Directs the President to evaluate the final report and issue a plan for the permanent storage of radioactive waste. Stipulates that the plan shall take effect after 60 calendar days of Congressional session unless rejected by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. | 2025-09-02T17:11:41Z | |
| 95-s-3597 | 95 | s | 3597 | Comprehensive Liquefied Energy Gas Siting Safety and Liability Act | Energy | 1978-10-12 | 1978-10-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] | NH | D | D000574 | 1 | Comprehensive Liquefied Energy Gas Siting Safety and Liability Act - Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to establish a safety program for liquefied energy gas facilities. Title I: Siting and Safety of Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities - Defines "liquefied natural gas" and "LNG" as natural gas in a liquid, semisolid, or solid state. Makes additional definitions for the purposes of this Act. Prohibits the construction of new LNG facilities and the operation of existing LNG facilities without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Secretary to publish compliance standards for such facilities. Sets forth criteria to be included in such standards. Provides that construction permits and operating licenses shall only be issued with the approval of the Governor or appropriate State agency in any affected State. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations governing annual Federal inspections of new LNG facilities in operation after the effective date of the above compliance standards. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for the violation of siting and safety standards. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Liability and Compensation Fund - Amends the Ports and Waterways Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to seek the development of international safety rules and regulations relating to the construction and operation of offshore liquefied energy gas facilities and vessels. Establishes in the United States Treasury a Liquefied Gas Incident Liability and Compensation Fund to provide for the payment of claims for damages arising out of an incident or accident involving the transportation, storage, or transfer of LNG. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to collect fees from owners of LNG facilities and liquefied petroleum gas importation facilities, based on the volume of gas received at such facilitie… | 2025-09-02T17:14:37Z | |
| 95-hr-14247 | 95 | hr | 14247 | Oil Shale Production Incentive Act | Energy | 1978-10-05 | 1978-10-05 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO-5] | CO | R | A000219 | 1 | Oil Shale Production Incentive Act - Title I: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Purchase Program - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to purchase for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve a specified minimum number of barrels of crude oil produced from oil shale in the United States for each of fiscal years 1980 through 1985. Title II: Tax Incentives - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a tax credit of a specified amount for each barrel of crude oil produced from oil shale in the United States. Exempts from this tax credit oil sold for Strategic Reserve. Amends the Code to allow a taxpayer to treat specified expenses for oil shale mining property as expenditures for which a specified tax deduction is allowed. Title III: Study of Environmental Standards - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study Federal environmental laws and regulations to determine methods for: (1) reducing delays and paperwork required before oil shale exploration, development, and extraction may begin; and (2) making uniform the standards under such laws which have to be met by persons conducting oil shale mining. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to submit to the Congress a report of the results of the above study and recommendations for reducing such delays and paperwork. Specifies which Federal laws are to be considered in this study. Title IV: Study of Federal Leasing Procedures - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Federal mineral leasing laws and regulations to determine methods of encouraging oil shale exploration, development, and extraction and production of petroleum products from oil shale mined on Federal lands. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report on the results of such study and recommendations for encouraging oil shale mining and petroleum product production therefrom. Title V: Low British Thermal Unit Gas Turbine - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy … | 2025-09-02T17:11:42Z | |
| 95-hr-14194 | 95 | hr | 14194 | A bill to amend certain provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the charge rates for power of the Tennessee Valley Authority. | Energy | 1978-09-28 | 1978-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] | TN | R | D000534 | 0 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority of 1933 to prohibit the Tennessee Valley Authority from raising prices of energy sold without first securing approval for such increase by an affirmative vote of its board. | 2024-08-01T20:07:08Z | |
| 95-hr-14170 | 95 | hr | 14170 | A bill to prohibit fuel adjustment clauses in electric utility rate schedules. | Energy | 1978-09-26 | 1978-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 1 | Directs that all utility rate schedules which provide for the sale of electric power shall do so at price levels which have been subject to and ordered into effect after prior public notice and full hearing. Prohibits the sale of electric energy except in accordance with rate schedules fixed, approved or allowed to go into effect by a regulatory authority. Prohibits such regulatory authority from instituting a rate schedule without prior public notice and full hearing. Sets procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:07:00Z | |
| 95-s-3523 | 95 | s | 3523 | Natural Gas Act Amendments | Energy | 1978-09-26 | 1978-09-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 0 | Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to expand its regulatory jurisdiction over the transportation and sale of natural gas in interstate and intrastate commerce. | 2025-09-02T17:14:33Z | |
| 95-hr-14146 | 95 | hr | 14146 | A bill to amend certain provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the charge rates for power of the Tennessee Valley Authority. | Energy | 1978-09-21 | 1978-09-21 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] | TN | D | L000381 | 0 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority of 1933 to prohibit the Tennessee Valley Authority from raising prices of energy sold without first securing approval for such increase by an affirmative vote of its board. | 2024-08-01T20:07:01Z | |
| 95-hr-14126 | 95 | hr | 14126 | A bill entitled "Department of Energy Organization Act Amendments of 1978". | Energy | 1978-09-19 | 1978-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25] | PA | R | M001128 | 0 | Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to permit utilities selling energy to a State which has established rules, regulations, or laws which prohibit or impede construction of new electric energy facilities to reduce or discontinue sales to that State before reducing sales in other States in the event that such utility cannot adequately meet the energy demand from all of its customers. Stipulates that such reductions shall not be permitted in the State in which the utility is located or when such reduction would adversely affect public health and safety. | 2024-08-01T20:07:00Z | |
| 95-s-3503 | 95 | s | 3503 | A bill to amend certain provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the charge rates for power of the Tennessee Valley Authority. | Energy | 1978-09-19 | 1978-09-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 2 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to prohibit the Tennessee Valley Authority from raising prices of energy sold without first securing approval for such increase by an affirmative vote of its board. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-14098 | 95 | hr | 14098 | A bill to delegate power to the States, through their State legislatures, to disapprove certain specified activities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-09-18 | 1978-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1] | TX | D | H000070 | 0 | Provides for full State participation in the planning, siting, and licensing of nuclear storage and disposal facilities. Authorizes the States, through their legislatures, to disapprove the site selection of any nuclear storage or disposal facility within their boundaries. | 2024-08-01T20:07:01Z | |
| 95-hr-14095 | 95 | hr | 14095 | A bill to reorganize and clarify the responsibilities of Federal agencies, Congress, and the States with respect to management of nuclear waste, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-09-15 | 1978-09-15 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Title I: Office of Nuclear Waste - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to designate the Department of Energy as the lead agency in nuclear waste management; to centralize nuclear waste management responsibility in a new Office of Nuclear Waste within the Department; to set specific procedures and deadlines for establishing and implementing a comprehensive nuclear waste policy; and to clarify and coordinate the policymaking roles of other concerned agencies by establishing a Nuclear Waste Review Panel. Establishes an Office of Nuclear Waste, within the Department of Energy, to be responsible, among other things, for: (1) all research, development, and demonstration activities pertaining to nuclear waste; (2) design, construction, operation, and perpetual care of temporary and permanent high-level nuclear waste repositories; (3) administering the Nuclear Waste Management Fund; (4) establishing a system of user fees to cover costs incurred by the Fund; and (5) establishing a nuclear waste plan. Establishes a Nuclear Waste Review Panel to coordinate the nuclear waste policies and actions of its members, including designated Federal agencies, and others, as the Chairman of the Panel may require. Directs this Panel to submit to the Congress an annual report of its activities. Title II: Nuclear Waste Planning - Requires the Office of Nuclear Waste to submit to the Congress a nuclear waste plan, to include: (1) programs for research, development, and demonstration of nuclear waste disposal methods; (2) siting, construction, and operation of pilot or experimental nuclear waste facilities; (3) construction and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository; (4) provisions for implementation of the Nuclear Waste Management Fund; and (5) identification of all environmental impact statements to be issued in connection with the establishment of facilities proposed under this title. Directs the Office to submit to the Congress an annual nuclear waste report. Directs the Office to submit to the Congress a plan: (1) de… | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 95-s-3472 | 95 | s | 3472 | A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to provide for the protection from unauthorized disclosure of safeguards information, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-08-25 | 1978-08-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 0 | Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to prescribe regulations or orders prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of nuclear safeguards information which identities a licensee's or applicant's detailed control and accounting procedures, security measures, or studies, reports, and analysis concerning such safeguards. Imposes civil penalties on any person who violates any regulations adopted under this Act. Requires the Commission to establish procedures designed to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of safeguards information in the case of any agency proceedings or actions arising under the Administrative Procedure Act. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-sjres-154 | 95 | sjres | 154 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to invite the States of the Union and foreign nations to participate in the International Petroleum Exposition to be held at Tulsa, Oklahoma, from September 10, 1979, through September 13, 1979. | Energy | 1978-08-18 | 1978-10-05 | Public Law 95-411. | Senate | Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000200 | 1 | Authorizes the President to invite the States and foreign countries to participate in the International Petroleum Exposition. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 95-hr-13928 | 95 | hr | 13928 | Nuclear Waste Management Act | Energy | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] | VT | R | J000072 | 1 | Nuclear Waste Management Act - Title I: Definitions; Declarations of Findings and Purposes - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to establish an independent agency to be known as the Nuclear Waste Management Authority which shall have sole responsibility for the decontamination, storage, and disposal of all nuclear wastes as well as surplus, obsolete, or abandoned radioactive facilities, to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate health and safety standards with respect to ionizing emissions from radioactive substances; and to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to license the setting, design, and construction of nuclear waste facilities. Title II: The Nuclear Waste Management Authority - Creates the Nuclear Waste Management Authority as an independent executive agency. Requires the Director of the Authority to establish a plan, together with cost estimates and an analysis of the social and environmental impacts, for the temporary and permanent treatment and disposal of all nuclear wastes, as well as of obsolete, surplus, or abandoned radioactive facilities and sites which have resulted from the use of nuclear energy since January 1, 1940. Requires the Director to establish an additional treatment and disposal plan for nuclear wastes and obsolete, surplus, or abandoned radioactive facilities and sites which are expected to result from the use of new facilities from the date of the enactment of this Act until the year 2020. Requires the Director to establish and operate nuclear waste facilities and to establish programs for the treatment and disposal of nuclear wastes. Requires the establishment of fees or user charges for the use of nuclear waste facilities or nuclear treatment and disposal programs. Requires the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to furnish the Director with a complete inventory of all nuclear wastes, nuclear fuels, radioactive materials, and facilities and sites in their possession or in private ownership under t… | 2025-09-02T17:11:34Z | |
| 95-hr-13931 | 95 | hr | 13931 | Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act | Energy | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 8 | Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to develop and maintain comprehensive programs to insure widespread public involvement in formulating regional electric power programs and policies. Establishes a Bonneville Consumers' Council and a Bonneville Utilities Council with whom the Administrator is directed to consult, together with the Governor of the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, and the general public, in preparing a regional power planning and conservation program. Exempts such councils from the purview of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and exempts their members' actions from constituting potential violations of Federal or State antitrust laws. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to specified customers at rates to be established and periodically modified, in accordance with specific criteria, and establishes amounts of power such customers are to receive. Directs the Administrator to implement feasible and cost-effective measures to conserve electric power, and to assist governmental authorities in promoting conservation of electric power. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire additional electric power resources where regional electric power obligations cannot be met by employing conservation measures, but specifically directs the Administrator to give priority to, developing renewable energy resources where additional resources are needed. Authorizes acquisition or the construction and operation of other types of electric power resources where needed to assure transmission system reliability. Sets forth the procedural instructions for such acquisitions. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize expenditures as are necessary to implement this Act. Amends such Act further to authorize the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations for the purpose of financing activities arising from the implementation of this Act. Stipulates that such oblig… | 2025-09-02T17:11:30Z | |
| 95-hr-13944 | 95 | hr | 13944 | Utility Lifeline Act | Energy | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] | CO | D | W000647 | 0 | Utility Lifeline Act - Requires State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities to establish uniform minimum amounts of electric energy and natural gas necessary to supply the essential needs of residential consumers during any billing period. Stipulates that no utility's rate schedule for such amounts shall exceed the lowest rate charged by such utility for any equivalent amount of electric energy sold during such period for use by any other customer or class or category of customers. Permits utilities to establish higher rates for that portion of electric energy or natural gas which exceeds the minimum amounts fixed by this Act. Sets forth procedures for enforcement of the provisions of this Act by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by establishing a tax credit for residential users of propane and heating oil in an amount equal to an individual taxpayer's qualified propane and heating oil expenses, and sets limitations on the amount of such credit. Allows tenants and residents of rental units, condominiums and cooperative housing units to claim such credit where their rent or similar payments include qualified propane and heating oil expenses. Limits judicial review of determinations made under this Act to review in the United States Supreme Court of a decision of a State court decision concerning compliance with the requirements of this Act or to review determinations made by a State regulatory authority or nonregulated utility which is an instrumentality or agency of the United States. | 2025-09-02T17:11:31Z | |
| 95-hconres-697 | 95 | hconres | 697 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z | |
| 95-hr-13905 | 95 | hr | 13905 | Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act | Energy | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] | NY | D | W000258 | 15 | Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that licensees for nuclear facilities obtain the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources. Requires that such licensees participate in an industry retrospective rating plan in addition to maintaining such insurance. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish rules specifying the rates for deferred premiums charged to licensees under such plan in the event of any nuclear incident resulting in public liability which exceeds or appears likely to exceed the level of a licensee's primary financial protection and the amount otherwise available from such licensee for the satisfaction of such liability. Authorizes the Commission to loan to a licensee, at prescribed interest rates, the amount by which an assessment of deferred premiums exceeds the amount which the licensee is able to pay within a reasonable time following any nuclear incident without impairing its ability to provide electric utility service. Repeals the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to indemnification of licensees from liability which is in excess of the level of financial protection required of the licensee. Eliminates the $500,000,000 ceiling on indemnification of contractors of the Commission against claims for liability, arising out of contractual activities, which are above the amount of financial protection required of contractors. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) the $560,000,000 maximum aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident; (2) the collection of fees for indemnification agreements, and (3) compensation to private insurance organizations for services connected with handling indemnifications. Eliminates the exemption from the requirements of financial protection of nonprofit educational, institution licensees. Repeals the Commission's authority to indemnify persons engaged in activities relating to the Nuclear Ship Savannah from liability for nuclear incidents. Terminat… | 2025-09-02T17:11:30Z | |
| 95-s-3418 | 95 | s | 3418 | Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act | Energy | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 5 | Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to develop and maintain comprehensive programs to insure widespread public involvement in formulating regional electric power programs and policies. Establishes a Bonneville Consumers' Council and a Bonneville Utilities Council with whom the Administrator is directed to consult, together with the Governors or the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and the general public in preparing a regional power planning and conservation program. Exempts such councils from the purview of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and exempts their members' actions from constituting potential violations of Federal or State antitrust laws. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to specified customers at rates to be established and periodically modified, in accordance with specified criteria, and establishes amounts of power such customers are to receive. Directs the Administrator to implement feasible and cost-effective measures to conserve electric power, and to assist governmental authorities in promoting conservation of electric power. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire additional electric power resources where regional electric power obligations cannot be met by employing conservation measures, but specifically directs the Administrator to give priority to developing renewable energy resources where additional resources are needed. Authorizes acquisition or the construction and operation of other types of electric power resources where needed to assure transmission system reliability. Sets forth procedural instructions for such acquisitions. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize such expenditures as are necessary to implement this Act. Amends such Act further to authorize the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations for the purpose of financing activities arising from the implementation of this Act. Stipulates that such obl… | 2025-09-02T17:14:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13879 | 95 | hr | 13879 | A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for the purpose of enhancing the development of geothermal resources situated beneath Federal lands. | Energy | 1978-08-15 | 1978-08-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98] | NV | D | S000058 | 0 | Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the maximum amount of acreage which may be conveyed to a single person, association, or corporation under a Federal geothermal lease in a single State from 20,480 acres to 51,200 acres. | 2024-08-01T20:06:45Z | |
| 95-hconres-693 | 95 | hconres | 693 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-14 | 1978-08-14 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z | |
| 95-hconres-688 | 95 | hconres | 688 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-10 | 1978-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z | |
| 95-hconres-685 | 95 | hconres | 685 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z | |
| 95-hconres-686 | 95 | hconres | 686 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z | |
| 95-hconres-684 | 95 | hconres | 684 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-08-08 | 1978-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 22 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z | |
| 95-hr-13736 | 95 | hr | 13736 | A bill to provide that the price of unleaded gasoline may not exceed by more than 3 cents per gallon the price for comparable leaded gasoline. | Energy | 1978-08-03 | 1978-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Walsh, William F. [R-NY-33] | NY | R | W000107 | 0 | Directs the President to prescribe and make effective a regulation prohibiting the sale of a unleaded gasoline at a price in excess of three cents per gallon more than the weighed average price per gallon at which leaded gasoline of the same or nearest octane number is priced. | 2024-08-01T20:06:43Z | |
| 95-s-3369 | 95 | s | 3369 | Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act | Energy | 1978-08-02 | 1978-08-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] | NH | D | M000486 | 1 | Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act - Imposes a moratorium on the further acquisition or control of retail petroleum marketing outlets by major petroleum producers, refiners, and those engaged in the transportation of petroleum products. Sets forth criminal penalties for any person who knowingly violates this Act, and states that a violation by a corporation also constitutes a violation by the individual officers, directors, receivers, trustees, or agents of such corporations involved in authorizing, ordering or doing any acts constituting the violation by the corporation. Establishes civil penalties for each day during which such violation continues. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to bring actions to prevent or to remedy any violation of this Act. Permits any person injured as a result of violation of this Act to bring an action to enforce compliance with the Act, and for any damages suffered as a result of such violation. | 2025-09-02T17:14:34Z | |
| 95-hr-13644 | 95 | hr | 13644 | Nuclear Waste Management Research, Development and Demonstration Act | Energy | 1978-07-28 | 1978-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20] | CA | R | G000268 | 0 | Nuclear Waste Management Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to make a preliminary determination concerning (1) the location of a site to serve as a permanent Federal demonstration repository for nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel assemblies; (2) the techniques and methods to be used for the design, construction, and operation of such facility; (3) the procedures for transporting such wastes to the facility; and (4) the appropriate actions necessary to assure protection of the public health and safety and of the environment. Requires that any site recommended by the Secretary comport with regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concerning safety and environmental protection. Requires the Secretary to select a site for such Federal nuclear waste repository by September 30, 1980, and to arrange for the construction and operation of such facility on such site by September 30, 1985, consistent with applicable environmental requirements, and of such design so as to maintain structural integrity under adverse meteorological and geological conditions. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a detailed construction schedule for such facility, including the completion dates of required environmental impact statements, and issuance of work authorization permits. Directs the Secretary to file with the NRC a license application for the facility and requires the NRC to act on such application within five years of the application submittal, consistent with NRC licensing requirements. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress annual status reports on the progress of the facility until operation begins. Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds by contract for any research, development, and construction activities necessary to carry out the duties under the Act. Stipulates that the Secretary need not comply with specified bid advertising requirements with respect to such contracts. Permits the Secretary to enter into agreements with other persons relati… | 2025-09-02T17:11:15Z | |
| 95-hr-13629 | 95 | hr | 13629 | National Alcohol Fuels Commission Act | Energy | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 1 | National Alcohol Fuels Commission Act - Establishes the National Alcohol Fuels Commission to study the use of alcohol as an alternative fuel source. Charges the Commission with the duty to study the short and long-term potential of alcohol fuels derived from plant, animal and industrial sources and wastes, and from coal. Directs the Commission to study alternative feedstocks and the desirability of converting present feedstocks into alcohol fuels. Requires the Commission to identify and study technical, economic, legal, environmental and social factors involved with the production, manufacture, distribution and use of alcohol fuels. Directs relevant Federal agencies to appoint a liaison officer and to cooperate closely with the Commission. Requires the Commission to file a final report with the President and the Congress no later than December 31, 1980. | 2025-09-02T17:11:16Z | |
| 95-hconres-671 | 95 | hconres | 671 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | Energy | 1978-07-26 | 1978-07-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. | 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z | |
| 95-s-3343 | 95 | s | 3343 | A bill to reorganize and clarify the responsibilities of Federal agencies, Congress, and the States with respect to management of nuclear waste, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-07-25 | 1978-07-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 1 | Title I: Office of Nuclear Waste - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to designate the Department of Energy as the lead agency in nuclear waste management; to centralize nuclear waste management responsibility in a new Office of Nuclear Waste within the Department; to set specific procedures and deadlines for establishing and implementing a comprehensive nuclear waste policy; and to clarify and coordinate the policymaking roles of other concerned agencies by establishing a Nuclear Waste Review Panel. Establishes an Office of Nuclear Waste within the Department of Energy, to be responsible, among other things, for: (1) all research, development, and demonstration activities pertaining to nuclear waste; (2) design, construction, operation, and perpetual care of temporary and permanent high-level nuclear waste repositories; (3) administering the Nuclear Waste Management Fund; (4) establishing a system of user fees to cover costs incurred by the Fund; and (5) establishing a nuclear waste plan. Establishes a Nuclear Waste Review Panel to coordinate the nuclear waste policies and actions of its members, including designated Federal agencies and others, as the Chairman of the Panel may require. Directs this Panel to submit to the Congress an annual report of its activities. Title II: Nuclear Waste Planning - Requires the Office of Nuclear Waste to submit to the Congress a nuclear waste plan, to include: (1) programs for research, development, and demonstration of nuclear waste disposal methods; (2) siting, construction, and operation of pilot or experimental nuclear waste facilities; (3) construction and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository; (4) provisions for implementation of the Nuclear Waste Management Fund; and (5) identification of all environmental impact statements to be issued in connection with the establishment of facilities proposed under this title. Directs the Office to submit to the Congress an annual nuclear waste report. Directs the Office to submit to the Congress a plan: (1) defi… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13553 | 95 | hr | 13553 | A bill to further amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 201(a)), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal coal leases and to encourage recovery of certain coal deposits, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-07-20 | 1978-10-03 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 3189 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 1 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1635) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, notwithstanding the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, to issue leases for coal on Federal lands: (1) in the State of Utah to specified lease applicants upon surrender and relinquishment of such preference right lease applications and all rights to lease such lands; and (2) in the State of Wyoming to listed owners of Federal coal leases upon the surrender and relinquishment of portions or all of such leases. Permits the Secretary to equalize the value of the rights to leases and leases authorized to be exchanged by receiving or paying out of available funds no more than 25 percent of the value of the leases to be issued by the Secretary. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary to sell coal which may be removed incidental to the exercise of a right-of-way permit at fair market value, notwithstanding competitive bidding requirements. Permits the Secretary to adjust the boundaries of an existing coal lease by adding thereto not more than 160 acres of additional coal lands or coal deposits cornering or contiguous to those lands embraced in such lease. Allows the Secretary not to apply the minimum royalty and production requirements of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 to land covered by the lease prior to such modification until the term of the original lease has expired. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to exchange mineral interests in Federal lands for privately owned mineral interests; and (2) to sell federally owned mineral interests. Repeals the provision of such Act which prohibits women miners in underground mines on Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to study whether privately owned coal properties in the Lake DeSmet area of Johnson County, Wyoming, should be acquired for their recreational, scenic and wildlife values by exchange for Federal coal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) acquire such int… | 2024-08-01T20:06:37Z | |
| 95-hr-13559 | 95 | hr | 13559 | Energy Impact Assistance Act | Energy | 1978-07-20 | 1978-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 3 | Energy Impact Assistance Act - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act to establish an Office of Energy Impact Assistance within the Department of Commerce to provide financial and technical assistance to States, local governments, and Indian tribes suffering economic impact as a result of energy development activities. Authorizes State Governors' or governing bodies of Indian tribes to designate energy impact areas in accordance with specified conditions. Requires such parties to establish energy impact assessment teams: (1) to assess the effects of energy development on designated areas relating to the needs of such areas for additional public facilities or services; and (2) to report on such assessment in a mitigation plan for responding to such needs. Requires the President to issue an Executive Order providing for coordination by the Secretary of Commerce of all Federal programs which may provide assistance or meet the needs identified in an area's mitigation plan. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants or provide other financial and technical assistance to assessment teams to assist them in carrying out their duties and to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of carrying out mitigation plans. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, loans, loan guarantees and payments of interest cost to State or local governments or Indian tribes to meet emergency needs for public facilities or services in a designated energy impact area. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee loans made to assist such parties in carrying out mitigation plans. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:15Z | |
| 95-hr-13532 | 95 | hr | 13532 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a refundable income tax credit for insulation and other energy-saving property installed on an individual's principal residence. | Energy | 1978-07-19 | 1978-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2] | OH | D | L000508 | 2 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals an income tax credit for a portion of the expenses incurred for the residential installations of insulation, solar and other renewable energy equipment, heating improvements and energy-conserving components between April 20, 1977, and January 1, 1986. | 2024-08-01T20:06:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13518 | 95 | hr | 13518 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act | Energy | 1978-07-18 | 1978-07-18 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McKay, K. Gunn [D-UT-1] | UT | D | M000490 | 0 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a Federal program to test the commercial, social, and environmental viability of oil shale technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to (1) establish a program to determine the commercial viability of as many as three oil shale retorting technologies; (2) invite proposals from interested persons for the design, construction, and operation of oil shale commercial demonstration projects; and (3) select as many as three such proposals and enter into contracts or cooperative agreements for the implementation of such projects. Sets forth considerations for the Secretary in selecting projects. Requires that all projects authorized by this Act be located at a single site if possible, on specified lands to be selected by the Secretary, giving priority to lands located at the Naval Oil Shale Reserves. Stipulates that the selection of a site other than at the Naval Oil Shale Reserves shall not be made unless such site would (1) provide information on commercial viability not attainable on lands of the Naval Oil Shade Reserves, or (2) reduce the necessary Federal expenditure. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of the Interior prior to the selection of public lands to carry out the purpose of this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local officials, before selecting a demonstration project, to assess the environmental impact of the project on the area affected. Establishes criteria for the evaluation of the economic, social, and environmental impact of oil shale technologies. Requires the publication of such evaluation by the Secretary within one year of the completion of the demonstration projects. Requires the Secretary to hold at least one public hearing, prior to the completion of his evaluation, in the area which would be most directly affected by the commercial development of oil shale. Subjects inventions made or conceived by a participant in a program authorized by t… | 2025-09-02T17:11:12Z | |
| 95-s-3306 | 95 | s | 3306 | Enhanced Crude Oil Recovery Incentives Act | Energy | 1978-07-17 | 1978-07-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000200 | 0 | Enhanced Crude Oil Recovery Incentives Act - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to exempt the first sale price of enhanced recovery crude oil from price controls. Requires that eligible enhanced recovery projects be certified by the appropriate State authority. | 2025-09-02T17:14:26Z | |
| 95-hr-13463 | 95 | hr | 13463 | Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act | Energy | 1978-07-13 | 1978-07-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] | NY | D | W000258 | 0 | Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that licensees for nuclear facilities obtain the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources. Requires that such licensees participate in an industry retrospective rating plan in addition to maintaining such insurance. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish rules specifying the rates for deferred premiums charged to licensees under such plan in the event of any nuclear incident resulting in public liability which exceeds or appears likely to exceed the level of a licensee's primary financial protection and the amount otherwise available from such licensee for the satisfaction of such liability. Authorizes the Commission to loan to a licensee, at prescribed interest rates, the amount by which an assessment of deferred premiums exceeds the amount which the licensee is able to pay within a reasonable time following any nuclear incident without impairing its ability to provide electric utility service. Repeals the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to indemnification of licensees from liability which is in excess of the level of financial protection required of the licensee. Eliminates the $500,000,000 ceiling on indemnification of contractors of the Commission against claims for liability, arising out of contractual activities, which are above the amount of financial protection required of contractors. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) the $560,000,000 maximum aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident; (2) the collection of fees for indemnification agreements, and (3) compensation to private insurance organizations for services connected with handling indemnifications. Eliminates the exemption from the requirements of financial protection of nonprofit educational, institution licensees. Repeals the Commission's authority to indemnify persons engaged in activities relating to the Nuclear Ship Savannah from liability for nuclear incidents. Terminat… | 2025-09-02T17:11:08Z | |
| 95-s-3283 | 95 | s | 3283 | State Energy Management and Planning Act | Energy | 1978-07-12 | 1978-07-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 0 | State Energy Management and Planning Act - Substitutes a new Part C (State Basic Energy Program and Consolidated Applications) in Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, authorizing the Secretary of Energy to provide financial aid and technical assistance to States for the development and implementation of energy plans and mandatory activities required by this Act. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines for annual assistance applications from States and to invite Governors to submit initial applications. Specifies the requirements of such applications, including assurances that one-half of Federal assistance will be utilized for conservation programs and that the State will coordinate its energy-related planning with local governments and Indian tribes. Requires States seeking assistance to have an energy plan approved by the Secretary. Enumerates the contents of such plans, including descriptions and projections of energy supply and demand in the State, and management and emergency plans. Sets forth mandatory progarms and measures required of States receiving financial assistance, including: (1) energy conservation standards for new buildings; and (2) an energy extension service to disseminate information, provide energy evaluations, and utilize State outreach delivery programs. Describes restrictions on the use of funds provided under this Act. Provides for the allocation of funds by the Secretary among States. Details the processes for administration of applications and recordkeeping and reporting. Directs the Secretary to include in the annual report required by the Department of Energy Organization Act, a report on actions taken under this Act. Abolishes the Energy Extension Service established in the Energy Research and Development Administration under the National Energy Extension Service Act and vests extension service duties in State energy extension service programs. Makes conforming amendments to provisions of the Energy Conservation and Production Act and the National Energy Act. … | 2025-09-02T17:14:26Z | |
| 95-hconres-658 | 95 | hconres | 658 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an energy conservation impact statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any Executive order is issued. | Energy | 1978-07-11 | 1978-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-13420 | 95 | hr | 13420 | State Energy Management and Planning Act | Energy | 1978-07-11 | 1978-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] | WV | D | S000778 | 0 | State Energy Management and Planning Act - Substitutes a new Part C (State Basic Energy Program and Consolidated Applications) in Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, authorizing the Secretary of Energy to provide financial aid and technical assistance to States for the development and implementation of energy plans and mandatory activities required by this Act. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines for annual assistance applications from States and to invite Governors to submit initial applications. Specifies the requirements of such applications, including assurances that one-half of Federal assistance will be utilized for conservation programs and the State will coordinate its energy-related planning with local governments and Indian tribes. Requires States seeking assistance to have an energy plan approved by the Secretary. Enumerates the contents of such plans, including descriptions and projections of energy supply and demand in the State, and management and emergency plans. Sets forth mandatory programs and measures required of States receiving financial assistance, including: (1) energy conservation standards for new buildings; and (2) an energy extension service to disseminate information, provide energy evaluations, and utilize State outreach delivery programs. Describes restrictions on the use of funds provided under this Act. Provides for the allocation of funds by the Secretary among States. Details the processes for administration of applications and recordkeeping and reporting. Directs the Secretary to include in the annual report required by the Department of Energy Organization Act, a report on actions taken under this Act. Abolishes the Energy Extension Service established in the Energy Research and Development Administration under the National Energy Extension Service Act and vests extension service duties in State energy extension service programs. Makes conforming amendments to provisions of the Energy Conservation and Production Act and the National Energy Act. Amends… | 2025-09-02T17:11:06Z | |
| 95-hr-13424 | 95 | hr | 13424 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act | Energy | 1978-07-11 | 1978-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Evans, Frank E. [D-CO-3] | CO | D | E000240 | 2 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a Federal program to test the commercial, social, and environmental viability of oil shale technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to (1) establish a program to determine the commercial viability of as many as three oil shale retorting technologies; (2) invite proposals from interested persons for the design, construction, and operation of oil shale commercial demonstration projects; and (3) select as many as three such proposals and enter into contracts for the implementation of such projects. Sets forth considerations for the Secretary in selecting projects. Requires that all projects authorized by this Act be located at a single site on the lands of the Naval Oil Shale Reserves. Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local officials, before selecting a demonstration project, to assess the environmental impacts of the project on the area affected. Establishes criteria for the evaluation of the economic, social, and environmental impact of oil shale technologies. Requires the publication of such evaluation by the Secretary within one year of the completion of the demonstration projects. Requires the Secretary to hold at least one public hearing, prior to the completion of his evaluation, in the area which would be most directly affected by the commercial development of oil shale. Vests title in the United States to any invention made or conceived by a participant in the demonstration projects. Prohibits the Secretary, under the authority of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, from waiving the rights of the United States to title in such inventions. Authorizes the Secretary to grant nonexclusive licenses in inventions made or conceived during the projects. Protects the ownership of background patents which project participants possess at the outset of the program. Establishes a panel to advise the Secretary on the social, environmental, and safety impact of … | 2025-09-02T17:11:12Z | |
| 95-hr-13345 | 95 | hr | 13345 | A bill to prohibit fuel adjustment clauses in electric utility rate schedules. | Energy | 1978-06-29 | 1978-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 3 | Directs that all utility rate schedules which provide for the sale of electric power shall do so at price levels which have been subject to and ordered into effect after prior public notice and full hearing. Prohibits the sale of electric energy except in accordance with rate schedules fixed, approved or allowed to go into effect by a regulatory authority. Prohibits such regulatory authority from instituting a rate schedule without prior public notice and full hearing. Sets procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:27Z | |
| 95-hr-13352 | 95 | hr | 13352 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act | Energy | 1978-06-29 | 1978-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 7 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive. | 2025-09-02T17:11:04Z | |
| 95-hr-13358 | 95 | hr | 13358 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act | Energy | 1978-06-29 | 1978-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] | WA | D | M000365 | 0 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, for the purpose of providing for a program of temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel, to: (1) construct two spent nuclear fuel storage facilities (at the Hanford Reservation and the Savannah River Reservation); and (2) submit to the President and the Congress a construction schedule for each facility, with an operational deadline of January 1, 1983. Requires the Secretary to prepare an environmental impact statement for new safety or environmental consequences, not previously assessed, in connection with such facilities. Permits agreements for the transfer of spent nuclear fuel from licensed commercial powerplants to the new facilities. Sets forth the requirements of such agreements. Provides for a refund to persons delivering spent nuclear fuel should a facility for reprocessing become available. | 2025-09-02T17:11:08Z | |
| 95-hr-13382 | 95 | hr | 13382 | Uranium Mill Tailings Licensing Act | Energy | 1978-06-29 | 1978-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | Uranium Mill Tailings Licensing Act - Amends the definition of "by-product material" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to include naturally occurring daughters of uranium and thorium found in the tailings or wastes produced from the processing of uranium or thorium from source material. Defers imposition of the licensing requirements for handling "by-product material" under such Act for three years from the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the establishment of standards and instructions necessary to insure that funds will be made available by a nuclear licensee to permit the completion of all requirements for the decommissioning, decontamination, and reclamation and long-term care of sites, structures, and equipment used in conjunction with activities or licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Limits States from exercising authority for the protection of the public health and safety from radiation hazards associated with by-product material except as pursuant to a Federal-State agreement. Authorizes the Department of Energy to accept donations of reclaimed land used for disposal of by-product material and exempts such lands from the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policy Act of 1970 and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 by extending the authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to terminate or suspend that part of a Federal-State agreement relating to State licensing and regulation of uranium and thorium processing and of by-product material when the Commission finds such action is required to assure compliance with this Act. Directs that no State may exercise authority under a Federal-State agreement with respect to handling by-product material contained in uranium and thorium processing wastes and tailings unless such material is to be disposed of on State or Federal land. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to the Commission for grant assistance to Agreement State… | 2025-09-02T17:11:08Z | |
| 95-s-3237 | 95 | s | 3237 | Energy Planning Act | Energy | 1978-06-23 | 1978-06-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Energy Planning Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the President to transmit to the Congress the proposed National Energy Policy Plan not later than April 1, 1981 (presently April 1, 1979) and every four years thereafter (presently biennially thereafter). Requires such plan to establish energy objectives for periods of 25 and 50 years (in addition to the present five and ten year period objectives). Amends such Act to require the President to insure that energy producers, processors, and distributors are consulted in the development of the plan. Amends the Federal Non-Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to provide that the time intervals for achieving short-term, middle-term, and long-term energy and environmental solutions under the comprehensive plan for energy research and development of such Act be based on the approval date of any National Energy Policy Plan. | 2025-09-02T17:14:26Z | |
| 95-hr-13241 | 95 | hr | 13241 | Alcohol Fuel Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1] | ME | R | E000175 | 23 | Alcohol Fuel Act Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code: (1) to allow the election of a deduction with respect to the amortization, based on a 60-month period, of any qualified facility producing alcohol from coal, wood, waste, or agricultural products for primary use as a motor fuel; (2) to exempt from specified excise taxes the sale of any gasoline or fuel at least ten percent of which is alcohol; and (3) to allow the tax-free withdrawal from bonded premises of distilled spirits to the extent such spirits are alcohol produced by a qualified alcohol-producing facility for primary use as motor fuel. | 2025-09-02T17:11:03Z | |
| 95-hr-13242 | 95 | hr | 13242 | Alcohol Fuel Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1] | ME | R | E000175 | 7 | Alcohol Fuel Act Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code: (1) to allow the election of a deduction with respect to the amortization, based on a 60-month period, of any qualified facility producing alcohol from coal, wood, waste, or agricultural products for primary use as a motor fuel; (2) to exempt from specified excise taxes the sale of any gasoline or fuel at least ten percent of which is alcohol; and (3) to allow the tax-free withdrawal from bonded premises of distilled spirits to the extent such spirits are alcohol produced by a qualified alcohol-producing facility for primary use as motor fuel. | 2025-09-02T17:11:03Z | |
| 95-hr-13257 | 95 | hr | 13257 | Nuclear Financial Liability Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11] | CA | D | R000558 | 0 | Nuclear Financial Liability Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that after July 1, 1980, no construction permit operating license or continuation authorization for a nuclear power reactor, may be granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission unless the Commission has been assured that the applicant or holder of such permit, license, or authorization has obtained financial protection sufficient to cover any public liability claims which may result from such nuclear power reactor or its operation. | 2025-09-02T17:11:01Z | |
| 95-hr-13258 | 95 | hr | 13258 | Nuclear Energy Alternative Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11] | CA | D | R000558 | 0 | Nuclear Energy Alternative Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, before determining whether or not to grant any construction permit or operating license for a nuclear power reactor, or otherwise to authorize commencement of construction of a nuclear power reactor, to determine: (1) whether there is a need for new electrical generating capacity of the type and amount to be provided by the nuclear power reactor for which a license, permit, or authorization is sought; and (2) whether feasible energy conservation and renewable energy alternatives can be made available to avoid or satisfy the projected increase in electrical demand for which the proposed nuclear power reactor is planned. Provides for evidentiary hearings on which such determinations shall be based. Prohibits reactor construction if alternatives can be put into effect by the license applicant. Requires notification to the affected State prior to commencement of construction, if alternatives are available but the applicant is unable to put them into effect. | 2025-09-02T17:11:01Z | |
| 95-hr-13259 | 95 | hr | 13259 | Nuclear Waste Disposal Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11] | CA | D | R000558 | 0 | Nuclear Waste Disposal Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to commence a public proceeding to determine: (1) whether reliable information exists to support a conclusion that radioactive wastes produced by nuclear power reactors (including decommissioning wastes) and spent nuclear fuel can be safely contained and stored until decayed to harmless levels; and (2) whether a definite plan exists for storage of radioactive wastes and spent nuclear fuel, including retrievability. Provides that if the Commission finds in the negative on either or both of the findings, the Commission shall not authorize the commencement of construction of additional nuclear power reactors, nor issue licenses for such construction until new evidence is presented which justifies findings in the affirmative. Requires that the Department of Energy be a party in the proceedings. | 2025-09-02T17:11:01Z | |
| 95-s-3228 | 95 | s | 3228 | Domestic Petroleum Supply and Security Act | Energy | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] | NH | D | D000574 | 7 | Domestic Petroleum Supply and Security Act - Amends the Export Administration Act to prohibit the exportation of domestically produced petroleum products as defined in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Allows such petroleum products to be temporarily exported for refining or processing if such products reenter and are consumed in the United States. Sets forth criteria which must be met for domestically produced petroleum products to be exported under this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:14:17Z | |
| 95-hconres-647 | 95 | hconres | 647 | A resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress with respect to the Department of Energy's proposed changes to the crude oil entitlements programs. | Energy | 1978-06-21 | 1978-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] | LA | R | L000371 | 20 | Expresses Congressional objections to proposed Department of Energy amendments which would increase entitlements paid to refiners of foreign crude oil by domestic refiners on the basis that such amendments are premature and unjust, and are being proposed in a manner which does not give Congress an opportunity to approve or disapprove them. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-13204 | 95 | hr | 13204 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act | Energy | 1978-06-21 | 1978-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] | IL | R | C000773 | 4 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Title I: Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy in consultation with other agencies to conduct a study and issue a preliminary report on the amount of spent nuclear fuel which can be stored at temporary spent fuel storage facilities currently in operation or under construction and whether any additional storage facilities should be acquired by the Federal Government. Requires that a final report be evaluated by the President. Directs that within 60 days after the receipt of such report, the President issue a plan for the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. Stipulates that any such plan take effect at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which copies of such plan are transmitted to each House of Congress. Permits the Congress to reject such plan by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. Title II: Permanent Storage of Radioactive Waste - Directs the Secretary in consultation with other Federal agencies to conduct a study to evaluate methods of providing permanent storage of radioactive waste and to determine the amount of storage capacity required to permanently store all radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary within two years from the date of enactment of this Act to issue a preliminary report on the results of such study. Directs the President to evaluate the final report and issue a plan for the permanent storage of radioactive waste. Stipulates that the plan shall take effect after 60 calendar days of Congressional session unless rejected by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. | 2025-09-02T17:11:01Z | |
| 95-hr-13171 | 95 | hr | 13171 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit the export of any domestically produced petroleum or petroleum product. | Energy | 1978-06-16 | 1978-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit the export of any domestically produced crude oil or fuels refined from crude oil. | 2024-08-01T20:06:09Z | |
| 95-hr-13116 | 95 | hr | 13116 | Competitive Energy Development Act | Energy | 1978-06-13 | 1978-06-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] | CT | R | M000527 | 4 | Competitive Energy Development Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, to establish criteria to measure the level of competition in alternative energy source markets as such markets are defined in this Act. Requires the Commission to conduct monitoring studies of the energy industry by applying such criteria in order to isolate any violations thereof. Permits the Commission to exercise its authority to remedy an anticompetitive situation where a person is deemed responsible for any violation after a show cause hearing. | 2025-09-02T17:10:52Z | |
| 95-hr-13069 | 95 | hr | 13069 | A bill to prohibit discrimination in rates charged by the Southwestern Power Administration. | Energy | 1978-06-09 | 1978-09-26 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2249 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] | MO | D | I000001 | 8 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1543) States that power and energy marketed by the Southwestern Power Administration shall be sold at uniform system-wide rates, without discrimination between customers to whom the Southwestern Power Administration delivers such power and energy by means of transmission lines or facilities constructed with appropriated funds, and customers to whom the Southwestern Power Administration delivers such power and energy by means of transmission lines or facilities, the use of which is acquired by lease, wheeling, or other contractural arrangements. Stipulates that the Act shall not become effective until a certain contract between the United States and Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., Springfield, Missouri, has been amended. | 2024-08-01T20:06:10Z | |
| 95-s-3189 | 95 | s | 3189 | A bill to further amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 201 (a) ), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal Coal leases and to encourage recovery of certain coal deposits, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-06-09 | 1978-10-30 | Public Law 95-554. | Senate | Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000317 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 13553) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, notwithstanding the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, to issue leases for coal on Federal lands (1) in the State of Utah to specified lease applicants upon surrender and relinquishment of such preference right lease applications and all rights to lease such lands and (2) in the State of Wyoming to listed owners of Federal coal leases upon the surrender and relinquishment of portions or all of such leases. Permits the Secretary to equalize the value of the rights to leases and leases authorized to be exchanged by receiving or paying out of available funds no more than 25 percent of the value of the leases to be issued by the Secretary. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary to sell coal which may be removed incidental to the exercise of a right-of-way permit at fair market value, notwithstanding competitive bidding requirements. Permits the Secretary to adjust the boundaries of an existing coal lease by adding thereto not more than 160 acres of additional coal lands or coal deposits cornering or contiguous to those lands embraced in such lease. Allows the Secretary not to apply the minimum royalty and production requirements of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 to land covered by the lease prior to such modification until the term of the original lease has expired. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to exchange mineral interests in Federal lands for privately owned minearl interests and (2) to sell federally owned mineral interests. Repeals the provision of such Act which prohibits women miners in underground mines on Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to study whether privately owned coal properties in the Lake DeSmet area of Johnson County, Wyoming, should be acquired for their recreational, scenic, and wildlife values by exchange for Federal coal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) acquire such interests if the Secretary finds that such exchanges … | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13027 | 95 | hr | 13027 | Energy Technology and Planning Act | Energy | 1978-06-07 | 1978-06-07 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 2 | Energy Technology and Planning Act - Title I: Energy Technology and Planning - Declares the purpose of Congress to be the establishment of energy programs to assure that planning by the Federal Government, the States, and the private sector is designed to synchronize the production and use of energy with research and with the development of new methods for energy production, distribution, consumption, and waste disposal. Title II: National Energy Policy Plan - Directs the President to prepare and submit to the Congress by June 1, 1981, and every four years thereafter, a National Energy Policy Plan. Requires such plan to establish objectives, strategies, and contingency plans for energy production, conservation, distribution, consumption, and waste disposal. Directs the President to submit a supplementary energy report with each proposed plan. Title III: Congressional Review - Provides for congressional review of such proposed plans. Title IV: Implementation - Directs the President to report to the Congress by July 1, 1979, concerning the executive branch's requirements for preparing such plan. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title V: Conforming Amendments - Amends specified sections of the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act of 1974 to conform to the provisions of this Act. Repeals the energy planning provisions of the Department of Energy Organization Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12922 | 95 | hr | 12922 | National Energy Trust Fund Act | Energy | 1978-06-01 | 1978-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] | MI | R | P000574 | 0 | National Energy Trust Fund - Establishes in the United States Treasury a National Energy Trust Fund. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide assistance from such Fund for research, development, and technical demonstrations in the field of alternate energy sources. Limits such assistance to any recipient to a maximum of $100,000,000 per fiscal year. Authorizes the Secretary to exceed such limitation and provides guidelines for such a determination. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning programs assisted under this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:48Z | |
| 95-hr-12899 | 95 | hr | 12899 | A bill to provide for increased petroleum production in the United States through the use of incentives for tertiary recovery processes in certain multiple small-owner fields. | Energy | 1978-05-31 | 1978-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1] | AL | R | E000084 | 0 | Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to exempt from ceiling price controls the first sales of crude oil produced and sold from unitized property under an agreement approved by a State regulatory body. Provides that to be eligible for such exemptions (1) a majority of the working interests must be made up of owners each having no more than three percent of the interest, and (2) it is necessary for such owners to finance the tertiary project. Requires the Secretary of Energy to be notified of such actions. | 2024-08-01T20:05:59Z | |
| 95-s-3146 | 95 | s | 3146 | Nuclear Waste Regulation Act | Energy | 1978-05-25 | 1978-05-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 0 | Nuclear Waste Regulation Act - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to revise the list of the types of Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) facilities over which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has licensing and related regulatory authority. Authorizes the President to exempt an ERDA facility which is subject to NRC authority from licensing requirements upon finding that an exemption is in the national security interest and notifying the NRC. Sets forth procedures for licensing facilities newly subjected to regulatory authority by this Act. Amends the definition of "by product material" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to include naturally occuring daughters of uranium and thorium found in the tailings or wastes produced by the extraction or concentration of uranium or thorium from source material. Authorizes the establishment of standards and instructions necessary to insure that funds will be made available by a nuclear license to permit the completion of all requirements for the decommissioning, decontamination, and reclamation and long-term care of sites, structures, and equipment used in conjunction with activities or materials licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Directs that, in the licensing and regulation of low-level radioactive wastes, byproduct materials, and decommissioned facilities pursuant to a Federal-State agreement, a State adopt and enforce substantive standards for the protection of public health and safety which are at least as stringent as comparable Federal standards. Requires that Federal standards for disposal of byproduct materials permit disposal only on State or Federal lands. Requires that a license application for a facility for the storage or disposal of low or high level radioactive wastes, irradiated nuclear reactor fuel, or non-high level transuranium contaminated wastes identify alternative sites. Permits the NRC to waive alternative site certification in certain circumstances. Directs the NRC to develop criteria and procedures for a… | 2025-09-02T17:14:16Z | |
| 95-hconres-633 | 95 | hconres | 633 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an energy conservation impact statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any Executive order is issued. | Energy | 1978-05-23 | 1978-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 9 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12831 | 95 | hr | 12831 | A bill to further amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 181 Et. Seq.) as amended by Section 2 and 13(B) of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal coal leases and modify existing Federal coal leases to include additional lease acreage without changing the other terms and conditions of those leases and to encourage recovery of marginal coal deposits and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-05-23 | 1978-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 0 | Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal coal leases and to modify existing Federal coal leases to include additional lease acreage of up to ten percent without changing the other terms of such leases. Limits such exchange authority to lands where the development of the relinquished lease would result in damage to the environment or would conflict with public land purposes not considered at the time of the issuance of the lease. Authorizes the Secretary to provide a royalty of less than 12 1/2 percent on such new leases. | 2024-08-01T20:06:01Z | |
| 95-hr-12818 | 95 | hr | 12818 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act | Energy | 1978-05-22 | 1978-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Evans, Frank E. [D-CO-3] | CO | D | E000240 | 0 | Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a Federal program to test the commercial, social, and environmental viability of oil shale technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to (1) establish a program to determine the commercial viability of as many as three oil shale retorting technologies; (2) invite proposals from interested persons for the design, construction, and operation of oil shale commercial demonstration projects; and (3) select as many as three such proposals and enter into contracts for the implementation of such projects. Sets forth considerations for the Secretary in selecting projects. Requires that all projects authorized by this Act be located at a single site on the lands of the Naval Oil Shale Reserves. Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local officials, before selecting a demonstration project, to assess the environmental impacts of the project on the area affected. Establishes criteria for the evaluation of the economic, social, and environmental impact of oil shale technologies. Requires the publication of such evaluation by the Secretary within one year of the completion of the demonstration projects. Requires the Secretary to hold at least one public hearing, prior to the completion of his evaluation, in the area which would be most directly affected by the commercial development of oil shale. Vests title in the United States to any invention made or conceived by a participant in the demonstration projects. Prohibits the Secretary, under the authority of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, from waiving the rights of the United States to title in such inventions. Authorizes the Secretary to grant nonexclusive licenses in inventions made or conceived during the projects. Protects the ownership of background patents which project participants possess at the outset of the program. Establishes a panel to advise the Secretary on the social, environmental, and safety impact of … | 2025-09-02T17:10:50Z | |
| 95-hjres-923 | 95 | hjres | 923 | A resolution authorizing the President to invite the States of the Union and foreign nations to participate in the International Petroleum Exposition to be held at Tulsa, Oklahoma, from September 10, 1979, through September 13, 1979. | Energy | 1978-05-18 | 1978-09-25 | Measure laid on table in House, S.J. Res. 154 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1] | OK | D | J000232 | 5 | Authorizes the President to invite the States and foreign countries to participate in the International Petroleum Exposition. | 2024-08-01T19:57:23Z | |
| 95-hr-12791 | 95 | hr | 12791 | Grain Products Utilization Act | Energy | 1978-05-18 | 1978-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2] | MN | R | H000012 | 0 | Grain Products Utilization Act - Title I: Department of Agriculture-Research and Studies of the Economic and Agricultural Effects of Using Agricultural Products in the Development and Use of Fuels - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research and studies concerning the economic and agricultural effects of using agricultural products in the development of fuels. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress regarding such research and studies. Title II: Department of Energy-Research and Studies on the Use of Agricultural Products in the Development and Use of Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct research and studies concerning the use of agricultural products in the development of fuels. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress regarding such research and studies. Title III: Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a deduction with respect to the amortization of any qualified ethanol-producing facility. Defines qualified ethanol-producing facility for purposes of such deduction. Provides an annual tax credit of one penny for each gallon of qualified gasoline sold by an eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. Defines taxpayer and qualified gasoline for purposes of such tax credit. Title IV: Guaranteed Loans for Ethanol-Producing Facilities - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program of federally guaranteed loans for the construction of ethanol-producing facilities. Directs that farmers and farm groups be given priority for such guaranteed loans. Prohibits the Secretary from guarantying more than 75 percent of any such loan. Limits the amount of indebtedness guaranteed under any such loan to not more than $4,000,000. Title V: Clean Air Act Amendment - Amends the Clean Air Act to exempt any fuel mixed with ethanol from certain prohibitions under such Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:48Z | |
| 95-hr-12761 | 95 | hr | 12761 | A bill to amend the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-377; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). | Energy | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 1 | Amends the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 to empower the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe the terms and conditions for permitting lessees of coal lands or deposits under such Act to acquire additional coal lands or deposits continguous to those embraced in the original leases. | 2024-08-01T20:06:02Z | |
| 95-hr-12733 | 95 | hr | 12733 | A bill to prohibit fuel adjustment clauses in electric utility rate schedules. | Energy | 1978-05-16 | 1978-05-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 10 | Directs that all utility rate schedules which provide for the sale of electric power shall do so at price levels which have been subject to and ordered into effect after prior public notice and full hearing. Prohibits the sale of electric energy except in accordance with rate schedules fixed, approved or allowed to go into effect by a regulatory authority. Prohibits such regulatory authority from instituting a rate schedule without prior public notice and full hearing. Sets procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:05:52Z | |
| 95-hconres-621 | 95 | hconres | 621 | A resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress with respect to the Department of Energy's proposed changes to the crude oil entitlements program. | Energy | 1978-05-11 | 1978-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] | LA | R | L000371 | 15 | Expresses Congressional objections to proposed Department of Energy amendments which would increase entitlements paid to refiners of foreign crude oil by domestic refiners on the basis that such amendments are premature and unjust, and are being proposed in a manner which does not give Congress an opportunity to approve or disapprove them. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12600 | 95 | hr | 12600 | A bill to prohibit discrimination in rates charged by the Southwestern Power Administration and to require due process in the confirmation of such rates by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. | Energy | 1978-05-08 | 1978-05-08 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] | MO | D | I000001 | 0 | States that power and energy marketed by the Southwestern Power Administration shall be sold at uniform system-wide rates, without discrimination between customers to whom the Southwestern Power Administration delivers such power and energy by means of transmission lines or facilities constructed with appropriated funds, and customers to whom the Southwestern Power Administration delivers such power and energy by means of transmission lines or facilities, the use of which is acquired by lease, wheeling, or other contractural arrangements. Provides that agreed points of delivery shall not be changed unilaterally. | 2024-08-01T20:05:54Z | |
| 95-s-3046 | 95 | s | 3046 | Coal Pipeline Act | Energy | 1978-05-08 | 1978-05-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 0 | Coal Pipeline Act - Authorizes the exercise of the right of eminent domain by any carrier of coal by pipeline who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Department of the Interior. Enumerates the consideration upon which a finding of public convenience and necessity shall be made. Requires that no carrier granted the power of eminent domain under this Act shall transport any coal in which it has any ownership interest. Establishes procedures for making application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, for antitrust review, and for enforcement under this Act. Imposes a maximum fine of $10,000, six months imprisonment, or both, for knowing violations of any provision of, or regulation issued pursuant to, this Act. Permits States to condition, pursuant to State law, the water rights of a pipeline. Specifies that this Act does not affect existing State, Federal, or interstate compact jurisdiction over water resources. Requires pipelines subject to this Act, consistent with environmental protection, to be buried underground and requires restoration of topsoil on rights-of-way. | 2025-09-02T17:14:20Z | |
| 95-hr-12557 | 95 | hr | 12557 | Naval Petroleum Reserves Authorization Act | Energy | 1978-05-04 | 1978-05-12 | Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 95-1146. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 7 | Naval Petroleum Reserves Authorization Act - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Energy $199,005,000 for fiscal year 1979 for conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves. Title II: Amendments to Chapter 641 of Title 10, United States Code - Amends the provisions of federal law to direct the Secretary of the Energy in administering Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 1, 2, and 3 to further develop such reserves to a capacity to produce at a maximum efficient rate for purposes of national defense. Directs the Secretary, during the period ending April 5, 1982, to produce naval reserves 1 and 3 at the lowest rate sufficient to support the costs of exploration, development, operation, and acquisitions of the naval petroleum reserves. Removes the time limitation for pipelines and facilities for Petroleum Reserve Number 1 to accommodate not less than 350,000 barrels of oil per day. Changes the date when the Secretary is authorized to exercise the authority for condemnation over certain privately owned lands within Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1. Makes certain technical amendments relating to the Naval Petroleum Reserves, including making the Secretary of Energy (presently Secretary of the Navy) responsible for the administration of the Reserves. | 2025-09-02T17:10:44Z | |
| 95-hconres-603 | 95 | hconres | 603 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the imposition of an import fee on crude oil. | Energy | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] | TX | R | A000215 | 19 | Declares it the sense of Congress that an import fee on oil should not be imposed as a means of reducing crude oil imports. | 2024-08-01T19:55:57Z | |
| 95-hr-12530 | 95 | hr | 12530 | A bill providing for the elimination of regional preferences relating to residual fuel oil or other petroleum imports. | Energy | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide that any mandatory allocation regulation of crude oil, residual fuel oil, or refined petroleum products which requires a cash transfer arrangement to reduce disparities in the crude oil acquisition costs of domestic refiners shall not be effective if such arrangement (1) allows for adjustments for residual fuel oil or other petroleum products, and (2) such adjustment is not available on an equal basis in each region or area of the United States. Prohibits the imposition or collection of any tariff, fee, or duty on the importation of residual fuel oil or any refined petroleum product unless such fee is imposed on an equal basis in each region and area of the United States. | 2024-08-01T20:05:43Z | |
| 95-hr-12537 | 95 | hr | 12537 | Naval Petroleum Reserves Authorization Act | Energy | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 7 | Naval Petroleum Reserves Authorization Act - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Energy $199,005,000 for fiscal year 1979 for conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum reserves and naval oil shale reserves. Title II: Amendments to Chapter 641 of Title 10, United States Code - Amends the provisions of Federal law to direct the Secretary of the Energy in administering Naval Petroleum Reserves Numbered 1, 2, and 3 to further develop such reserves to a capacity to produce at a maximum efficient rate for purposes of national defense. Directs the Secretary, during the period ending April 5, 1982, to produce naval reserves 1 and 3 at the lowest rate sufficient to support the cost of exploration, development, operation, and acquisitions of the naval petroleum reserves. Removes the time limitation for pipelines and facilities for Petroleum Reserve Number 1 to accommodate not less than 350,000 barrels of oil per day. Changes the date when the Secretary is authorized to exercise the authority for condemnation over certain privately owned lands within Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1. Makes certain technical amendments relating to the Naval Petroleum Reserves, including making the Secretary of Energy (presently Secretary of the Navy) responsible for the administration of the reserves. | 2025-09-02T17:10:37Z | |
| 95-hr-12413 | 95 | hr | 12413 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act | Energy | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] | IL | R | C000773 | 7 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Title I: Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy in consultation with other agencies to conduct a study and issue a preliminary report on the amount of spent nuclear fuel which can be stored at temporary spent fuel storage facilities currently in operation or under construction and whether any additional storage facilities should be acquired by the Federal Government. Requires that a final report be evaluated by the President. Directs that within 60 days after the receipt of such report, the President issue a plan for the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. Stipulates that any such plan take effect at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which copies of such plan are transmitted to each House of Congress. Permits the Congress to reject such plan by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. Title II: Permanent Storage of Radioactive Waste - Directs the Secretary in consultation with other Federal agencies to conduct a study to evaluate methods of providing permanent storage of radioactive waste and to determine the amount of storage capacity required to permanently store all radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary within two years from the date of enactment of this Act to issue a preliminary report on the results of such study. Directs the President to evaluate the final report and issue a plan for the permanent storage of radioactive waste. Stipulates that the plan shall take effect after 60 calendar days of Congressional session unless rejected by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. | 2025-09-02T17:10:34Z | |
| 95-hr-12414 | 95 | hr | 12414 | A bill to prohibit fuel adjustment clauses in electric utility rate schedules. | Energy | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] | OH | R | D000279 | 0 | Directs that all utility rate schedules which provide for the sale of electric power shall do so at price levels which have been subject to and ordered into effect after prior public notice and full hearing. Prohibits the sale of electric energy except in accordance with rate schedules fixed, approved or allowed to go into effect by a regulatory authority. Prohibits such regulatory authority from instituting a rate schedule without prior public notice and full hearing. Sets procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:05:44Z | |
| 95-s-2999 | 95 | s | 2999 | Enhanced Oil Recovery Commercialization Act | Energy | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 3 | Enhanced Oil Recovery Commercialization Act - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to authorize the use of Federal loan guarantees to carry out the provisions of the Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to gurantee the payment of interest on, the principal balance of, and obligations issued by or for borrowers for the purpose of financing the construction and startup costs of full scale facilities and to demonstrate new and improved methods of enhanced recovery of crude oil. Sets forth conditions to be qualified for such guarantees and requires the Secretary to review and approve plans for the construction and operation of any commerical demonstration program and related facilities constructed with assistance under this Act. Directs the Secretary to annually report to Congress on recommendations to implement a program of federal financial assistance to demonstrate full scale enhanced oil recovery production and conservation of energy, including a comprehensive plan to acquire information and evaluate the environmental, economic, social and technological impacts of the demonstration program. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress prior to issuing any guarantee under this Act. Establishes, within the Treasury, the Enhanced Oil Recovery Fund to carry out the enhanced oil recovery program of this Act. Requires each officer or employee of the Department of the Energy who performs duties under this Act to file a financial information statement with the Secretary. Requires information maintained by the Secretary under this Act to be made available to the public and other Government agencies. Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide that qualified enhanced oil recovery processes shall consist of those processes where a determination is made that such process will increase recovery of petroleum in excess of that which would occur using only waterflooding techniques. Prohibits crude oil produced… | 2025-09-02T17:14:13Z | |
| 95-hr-12351 | 95 | hr | 12351 | A bill to amend the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-377; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). | Energy | 1978-04-25 | 1978-04-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 5 | Amends the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1975 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe the terms and conditions applying to lands added to approved coal lands leases. | 2024-08-01T20:05:38Z | |
| 95-hr-12355 | 95 | hr | 12355 | A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-04 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2584 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1089 (Pt II)) Authorizes the appropriation of a specified sum for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal year 1979. Allocates the amount authorized to named programs of the Commission. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require any person proposing to enter into an arrangement with the Commission for the conduct of research, development, evaluation activities, or for technical and management support services to furnish such information to the Commission as will allow a determination as to the existence or absence of a conflict-of-interest. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Commission to establish a five-year program for funding public participation in Commission proceedings. Requires that a report on the impact and effectiveness of such program be submitted to Congress by the Commission on or before the end of the fourth year of funding. Sets forth criteria for determining whether an applicant is eligible for an award of all or part of the costs of participation in any Commission proceeding. Makes any decision of the Commission concerning such awards subject to review in court to the same extent as any other Commission decision. Lists exceptions which United States courts shall have no jurisdiction. Directs the Commission to propose and adopt regulations to implement such award program. | 2024-08-01T20:05:38Z | |
| 95-hjres-866 | 95 | hjres | 866 | A resolution relative to the President's authority to implement petroleum rationing. | Energy | 1978-04-24 | 1978-04-24 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should ration petroleum products should imports of foreign-produced oil exceed a specified average number of barrels per day for 30 successive days. | 2024-08-01T19:57:19Z | |
| 95-hr-12294 | 95 | hr | 12294 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act | Energy | 1978-04-24 | 1978-04-24 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 5 | Alcohol Fuel Encouragement Act - Requires all gasoline stations, within three years of the passage of this Act, to sell a mixture of gasoline and alcohol in the same manner as they sell gasoline. Imposes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow rapid amortization of facilities producing alcohol for use as a fuel in motor vehicles. Amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of alcohol as a fuel additive. | 2025-09-02T17:10:28Z | |
| 95-hr-12199 | 95 | hr | 12199 | A bill to regulate and restrict the use of fuel adjustment clauses by federally regulated, and State regulated, electric and gas utilities, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-04-18 | 1978-04-18 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Harsha, William H. [R-OH-6] | OH | R | H000281 | 0 | Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Power Commission to hold an evidentiary hearing before approving public utility rate increases due to fuel adjustment clauses. Requires a showing that the clause effectively provides incentives for the economical purchase and use of fuel. Requires further that the clause is necessary to enable the utility to pay for the added fuel costs which are by nature short-term fluctuations and therefore not capable of determination in proceedings before such costs are incurred. Sets a one-year limit on approved fuel adjustment clauses and requires an evidentiary hearing before their renewal. Requires the Commission to examine and, if appropriate, to audit the practices of public utilities using fuel adjustment clauses. Requires relevant utilities to supply information as the Commission may require and makes such information available to the public. Grants to any purchaser of electric energy produced for resale and subject to a fuel adjustment clause, the right to examine the records of the relevant utility to insure compliance with applicable schedules and Commission rules. Requires the Commission, after affording the opportunity for an evidentiary hearing, to order the cessation or modification of any practice which does not constitute the most economical purchase and use of fuel. Amends the National Gas Act to impose similar restrictions on rate increases of natural gas companies pursuant to automatic adjustment clauses. Prohibits State regulated utilities from making rate increases pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such clause has been determined to effectively provide incentives for the economical purchase and use of the fuel involved. Requires further that such clauses be necessary to enable the utility to pay for short-term fluctuations in fuel costs that are not susceptible to determination in proceedings held prior to such costs being incurred. Limits automatic adjustment clauses to one-year in duration, and requires an evidentiary hearing before … | 2024-08-01T20:05:35Z | |
| 95-hr-12202 | 95 | hr | 12202 | Foreign Mission Solar Energy Demonstration Act | Energy | 1978-04-18 | 1978-04-18 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] | VT | R | J000072 | 12 | Foreign Mission Solar Energy Demonstration Act - Requires the Secretary of State to demonstrate solar energy and other renewable energy technologies by using such energy sources in Foreign Service buildings located abroad. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Energy concerning the most viable techniques adaptable to the local resources and environmental conditions of the host country. Requires the Secretary of State to insure that projects under this Act are demonstrated to, and are available for inspection by, officials and other citizens of the host country. Directs the Secretary to give priority to projects in less developed countries. | 2025-09-02T17:10:26Z | |
| 95-hr-12055 | 95 | hr | 12055 | National Energy Policy Institute Act | Energy | 1978-04-12 | 1978-04-12 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 3 | National Energy Policy Institute Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a nonprofit, nongovernmental Institute for Long Range Energy Analysis. Directs the Institute to analyze, on a continuing basis, the long-range energy needs of the country. Requires the Institute, among other things, to develop policy alternatives to current energy allocation, consult with relevant Federal agencies, and to review national capabilities and programs relating to energy development, conservation, and consumption. Permits the Institute to contract with private institutions as it deems appropriate. Provides for public disclosure of information gathered by the Institute provided each information does not adversely affect national security, or disclose a trade secret. Authorizes appropriations for the Institute. Provides for audits of the Institute. Directs the Institute to annually report to the President and Congress concerning its activities. | 2025-09-02T17:10:18Z | |
| 95-hr-11960 | 95 | hr | 11960 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act | Energy | 1978-04-10 | 1978-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] | IL | R | C000773 | 19 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act - Title I: Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy in consultation with other agencies to conduct a study and issue a preliminary report on the amount of spent nuclear fuel which can be stored at temporary spent fuel storage facilities currently in operation or under construction and whether any additional storage facilities should be acquired by the Federal Government. Requires that a final report be evaluated by the President. Directs that within 60 days after the receipt of such report, the President issue a plan for the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. Stipulates that any such plan take effect at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which copies of such plan are transmitted to each House of Congress. Permits the Congress to reject such plan by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. Title II: Permanent Storage of Radioactive Waste - Directs the Secretary in consultation with other Federal agencies to conduct a study to evaluate methods of providing permanent storage of radioactive waste and to determine the amount of storage capacity required to permanently store all radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary within two years from the date of enactment of this Act to issue a preliminary report on the results of such study. Directs the President to evaluate the final report and issue a plan for the permanent storage of radioactive waste. Stipulates that the plan shall take effect after 60 calendar days of Congressional session unless rejected by the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Sets forth the legislative procedure for the consideration of any such resolution. | 2025-09-02T17:10:14Z | |
| 95-hconres-553 | 95 | hconres | 553 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an Energy Conservation Impact Statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any executive order is issued. | Energy | 1978-04-06 | 1978-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-11935 | 95 | hr | 11935 | A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to provide an officer responsible for matters concerning or affecting manufacturers of solar technology equipment or other renewable energy technology equipment, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-04-06 | 1978-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 0 | Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to create a position for an officer whose sole duty shall be to promote the export of goods and services related to solar power and other nonnuclear renewable energy resources. Requires the Export-Import Bank to include the views of such officer in specified reports to Congress. Directs that such reports describe specific actions taken to encourage solar power and nonnuclear renewable energy use in developing countries. | 2024-08-01T20:05:23Z | |
| 95-hr-11950 | 95 | hr | 11950 | Radioactive Waste Management Regulatory Reform Act | Energy | 1978-04-06 | 1978-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 1 | Radioactive Waste Management Regulatory Reform Act - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to expand the licensing and related regulatory authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning long and short-term storage and disposal of nuclear material. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to permit State-issued licenses for the long-term disposal of nuclear material to remain in effect for three years from the enactment of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:14Z | |
| 95-s-2835 | 95 | s | 2835 | A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to provide an officer responsible for matters concerning or affecting manufacturers of solar technology equipment or other renewable energy technology equipment, and for other purposes. | Energy | 1978-04-05 | 1978-04-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 1 | Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to create a position for an officer whose sole duty shall be to promote the export of goods and services related to solar power and other nonnuclear renewable energy resources. Requires the Export-Import Bank to include the views of such officer in specified reports to Congress. Directs that such reports describe specific actions taken to encourage solar power and nonnuclear renewable energy use in developing countries. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 95-hr-11857 | 95 | hr | 11857 | Fair Franchise Practices and Distribution Practices Reform Act | Energy | 1978-04-04 | 1978-04-04 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Krueger, Robert C. [D-TX-21] | TX | D | K000333 | 5 | Fair Franchise Practices and Distribution Practices Reform Act - Prohibits a franchisor from terminating a franchise during the term of the franchise agreement and from failing to renew the relationship at the expiration of the franchise term unless the termination or non-renewal is based upon specified grounds and executed in accordance with specified notice requirements. Requires 60 days' notice of termination or nonrenewal in most cases. Makes the provisions of this Act enforceable by private civil action in the appropriate U.S. district court. Authorizes injunctive relief and money damages. Preempts State law in the subject areas with which this Act deals, including termination and non-renewal of franchise relationships and the notice applicable thereto, unless State law provisions are the same as the applicable provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:13Z | |
| 95-hconres-548 | 95 | hconres | 548 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an import fee should not be imposed on crude oil. | Energy | 1978-04-03 | 1978-04-03 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] | TX | R | A000215 | 0 | Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should not impose an import fee on oil as a means of reducing crude oil imports. | 2024-08-01T19:55:58Z |
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