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98-hr-6387 98 hr 6387 A bill to authorize diversion of water used by Alaska Power Administration from Eklutna Lake, Alaska, for the public water supply purposes of the city of Anchorage. Energy 1984-10-03 1984-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Permits a portion of the waters reserved for the operation of the Eklutna Lake hydropower project to be diverted from Eklutna Lake for public water supply purposes if compensation for reduced electric energy production due to such diversion is made pursuant to the February 1984 agreement between the municipality of Anchorage and the Alaska Power Administration. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
98-hr-6369 98 hr 6369 Defense Petroleum Reserve Act Energy 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20] CA R T000188 0 Defense Petroleum Reserve Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish, maintain, and utilize a Defense Petroleum Reserve, with a specified capacity and drawdown capability. Requires the Secretary, within 270 days after enactment of this Act, to prepare and transmit to Congress a Defense Petroleum Reserve Plan detailing the design, construction, and filling of the storage and related facilities of the Reserve. Requires the Plan to be designed so as to assure that the Reserve will provide immediate access to petroleum to be utilized for emergency national defense purposes as declared by the President. Outlines details to be included within the Plan, including a comprehensive environmenal assessment. Requires the Secretary to prescribe regulations and take other specified steps to assure implementation of the Plan. Allows the Secretary to store, transport, or exchange petroleum: (1) which is produced from Federal lands; (2) which the United States is entitled to receive as royalties from production on Federal lands; or (3) which is acquired by the Secretary for the Reserve. Outlines objectives to be followed by the Secretary in acquiring petroleum for the Reserve. Establishes in the Treasury the Defense Petroleum Reserve Account, with specified credits made to such account. Prohibits the Secretary from using account funds for any purpose other than the procurement of petroleum for the Reserve. Requires the Secretary, beginning not later than January 1, 1987, to transmit annually a report to Congress with a detailed accounting of activities carried out under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Defense, beginning not later than January 1, 1988, to transmit annually a report to Congress concerning anticipated emergency petroleum needs for national defense, together with any recommendations. Authorizes continued production of petroleum from the naval petroleum reserves. 2025-08-29T17:40:24Z  
98-hr-6334 98 hr 6334 Uranium Sales Procedures Act of 1984 Energy 1984-09-28 1984-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] NM D R000229 0 Uranium Sales Procedures Act of 1984 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to change the procedures for sales of uranium to prohibit: (1) surcharges on the exercise of variable tails assay option using source material of domestic origin under sales contracts upon a specified determination of nonviability; and (2) source material owned by the Federal Government from being used in providing certain services unless such material is valued in a specified manner. 2025-08-29T17:38:51Z  
98-hr-6291 98 hr 6291 Offshore Installation Emergency Evacuation Act Energy 1984-09-20 1984-10-04 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 0 Offshore Installation Emergency Evacuation Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations: (1) within 90 days of enactment, requiring a manned standby vessel equipped with a radio to be in the immediate vicinity of all manned installations on the Outer Continental Shelf; and (2) within 180 days of enactment, identifying and requiring appropriate back up facilities to such manned standby vessel in order to provide for the safest possible evacuation of such manned installations. 2025-08-29T17:37:40Z  
98-s-2991 98 s 2991 A bill to clarify the application of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to encourage cogeneration activities by gas utility holding company systems. Energy 1984-09-13 1984-09-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 5 Permits a gas utility holding company registered under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to: (1) acquire interests in cogeneration facilities; and (2) be exempt from utility rate regulation under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
98-s-2989 98 s 2989 Petroleum Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1984 Energy 1984-09-12 1984-09-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 0 Petroleum Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1984 - Requires a report to the Secretary of Energy from any foreign person who acquires or transfers any interest, other than a security interest, in: (1) an oil retail outlet, if the aggregate number of outlets held by such person is 20 or more; or (2) an oil refinery. Specifies information to be included in such report. Requires any foreign person who holds any interest, other than a security interest, in 20 or more retail outlets or an oil refinery on the day prior to the enactment of this Act to submit a report to the Secretary. Specifies information to be included in such report. Requires any person who holds or acquires any interest, other than a security interest, in 20 or more retail outlets or an oil refinery at a time when such person is not a foreign person and who later becomes a foreign person to report to the Secretary. Specifies information to be included in such report. Requires all of the reports required by this paragraph to be available for public inspection. Sets forth civil penalties for individuals failing to submit a report required by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to take actions necessary to monitor compliance with this Act. Requires the Secretary to analyze information obtained under this Act and report to the President and each House of Congress concerning the effect of such acquisitions, transfers, and holdings have on the domestic economy. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sets forth determination and effective dates. 2025-08-29T17:38:00Z  
98-hr-6214 98 hr 6214 A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-09-11 1984-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] LA D B000780 0 Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to prohibit the issuance of a lease pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCS Lands Act) unless an affected coastal State's Governor (the Governor) certifies that the Governor and the Secretary of the Interior have reached an agreement which meets the requirements of leasing lands which are within three miles of the seaward boundaries of such affected coastal State. Amends the OCS Lands Act to require that the State and the Government share equally any revenues generated from Federal leases taking oil or gas from common pools or fields underlying both the Outer Continental Shelf (under Federal jurisdiction) and submerged lands subject to State jurisdiction. Provides that if the Governor or the Secretary cannot agree if an area has such a common pool or field, then the Secretary shall not proceed with leasing such area. Requires the Secretary to deposit, for annual distribution to the affected coastal State, 50 percent of all bonuses, royalties, and revenues derived from leases of such common pools or fields. Requires all funds already deposited in a separate Treasury account under a specified section of the OCS Lands Act (dealing with distribution of funds from leases of common pools or fields) to be divided equally between the Government and the affected coastal State. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
98-hr-6198 98 hr 6198 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to delegate to the States the authority to license small hydroelectric power projects. Energy 1984-09-06 1984-09-13 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 0 Amends the Federal Power Act to delegate to a State the authority to license small hydroelectric power projects that are located in the State, provided the Governor of such State applies for such delegation and establishes that such licensing authority will be exercised in substantial accordance with regulations used by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-6189 98 hr 6189 A bill to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978. Energy 1984-09-05 1984-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] NC D J000256 0 Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to delete provisions requiring the Secretary of the Interior to provide: (1) a list of all shut-in and flaring oil and gas wells on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); (2) a report to the Comptroller General on such wells; and (3) certain investigations of and reports on OCS oil and gas reserves. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
98-hr-6167 98 hr 6167 Comprehensive Oil Shale Leasing Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-08-10 1984-09-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3] CO D K000304 0 Comprehensive Oil Shale Leasing Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to provide that there be no limit on the number of oil shale leases that the Secretary of the Interior may issue to a person or corporation. (Current law sets a limit of one lease per person or corporation.) Limits leases to a maximum of 5,120 acres, unless a lease of that size is insufficient to support commercial-scale operations, in which case the Secretary may increase the acreage to 15,360 acres after: (1) considering the resource recovery potential of the tract; (2) determining that additional acreage is necessary to have an economically viable commercial operation; and (3) documenting the basis for the increased acreage. Directs the Secretary before the issuance of such leases to prepare a comprehensive land use plan that complies with specified provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Governor and State and local officials of those States where the lands to be leased are located. Requires a State to establish a separate distribution system for moneys received by the United States from sales and rentals of public lands leased for the extraction and reduction of oil shale, including offsite leases, and paid to such State. Permits the Secretary to lease lands for the disposal of oil shale wastes and the materials removed from mined lands, and for the building of plants, reduction works, and other facilities connected with oil shale operations (referred to as an offsite lease). Sets forth specified terms and conditions of an oil shale lease. Permits, on a competitive basis, the award of oil shale leases. Permits, on a noncompetitive basis, the award of: (1) offsite leases; (2) leases for lands adjacent to operating oil shale projects; (3) leases for experimental or research purposes relating to the testing of oil shale technologies; and (4) leases to avoid bypass of Federal resources which could not otherwise be economically developed, or to suppl… 2025-08-29T17:38:24Z  
98-hr-6177 98 hr 6177 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-08-10 1984-10-30 See S.2565. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 4 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (the Act) to increase the authorization of appropriations for low-income home energy assistance for FY 1984 and to extend such authorization through FY 1988. Revises the term "poverty level" for purposes of such Act to mean, with respect to any household in a State, the income poverty line as prescribed and revised pursuant to the Community Services Block Grant Act. Provides that the State median income promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be adjusted to prevent any change in income calculation procedures which would result in the reduction in or exclusion from participation of households in programs under the Act. Prohibits the allotment of funds to a State for low-income home energy assistance unless the Secretary determines that the State's application for funds satisfies the requirements of the Act and reviews such application for completeness. Provides that such applications will be considered to have satisfied such requirements unless the Secretary decides to the contrary within 30 days. Requires at least five percent of a State's allotment to be reserved until May 15 of each year for energy crisis intervention. Requires that a State's annual application for funds for low-income home energy assistance indicate: (1) the number and type of households in the State eligible for such assistance; (2) the level of and method for determining household benefits under the assistance program; and (3) the method of program administration to be used. Requires as part of such application that a State agree to: (1) provide assurances that such State, except as otherwise provided in this Act, will not differentiate between specified households when administering such assistance; (2) provide that such State may not use more than ten percent of its low-income energy assistance allotment (based on the amount of funds remaining for a State after funds for such assistance are reserved by … 2025-08-29T17:40:56Z  
98-hr-6060 98 hr 6060 A bill to provide for regional petroleum reserves, as part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, in certain regions of the United States. Energy 1984-08-01 1984-08-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1] HI D H000449 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan to provide, within two years of enactment, for a Regional Petroleum Reserve in regions 1 and 9 of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary of Energy, within 90 days of enactment, to conduct at least one public hearing in each region with respect to the plans for the Reserve in such regions. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-s-2879 98 s 2879 Indian Coal Mining Regulatory Act of 1984 Energy 1984-07-27 1984-08-10 Committee on Intelligence. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1158. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 2 Indian Coal Mining Regulatory Act of 1984 - Makes Indian lands within the exterior boundaries of any Federal Indian reservation subject to this Act. Creates within the Treasury the Tribal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (The Tribal Fund), comprised of funds generated by surface coal mining activities within exterior boundaries of Indian reservations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expend specified funds in any State or to any Indian tribe for surface mining reclamation purposes. Directs the Secretary to invest on a quarterly basis all receipts accruing to the Tribal Fund in public debt securities. Requires a specified percentage of the Tribal Funds annual deposits to be allocated by the Secretary to: (1) tribes with ownership interests in the coal; and (2) Indian lands adversely affected by past mining practices. Requires specified funds to be allocated to Indian tribes from whose lands such funds were derived. Enumerates the purposes for which appropriations from the Tribal Fund may be expended by Indian tribes. Authorizes Indian tribes to submit tribal regulatory programs concerning surface coal mining operations within exterior reservation boundaries. Authorizes such tribes to adopt a partial, phased regulatory program to be implemented over a period of time. Directs the Secretary to: (1) approve or disapprove a tribal regulatory program within a certain time period; and (2) implement a Federal Indian lands program for certain aspects of Federal surface coal mining and reclamation law which have not been assumed by an Indian tribe under an approved tribal regulatory program. Authorizes any Indian tribe to contract: (1) with the Secretary for tribal participation in a Federal program; or (2) with the States for tribal participation in State regulatory programs where a mining operation extends beyond the exterior boundary of an Indian reservation. Declares the Federal Government to be the exclusive authority for the regulation of surfac… 2025-08-29T17:40:48Z  
98-s-2872 98 s 2872 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-07-26 1984-07-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 4 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 - Title I: Residential Conservation Service - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until January 1, 1990, the time period within which energy conservation information requirements imposed upon public utilities and home heating suppliers shall apply. (Under current law, such requirements apply through January 1, 1985.) Eliminates requirements that public utilities and home heating suppliers: (1) arrange to have suggested energy conservation measures installed for residential customers; (2) arrange for related loans for such customers; and (3) provide such customers with lists of suppliers and contractors who sell or install energy conservation measures in the area served by the utilities and home heating suppliers and of lending institutions which will offer loans for the installation of such measures. Provides that an application by a utility for an exemption from the requirements under such Act which is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be considered approved unless the Secretary of Energy disapproves it within 30 days after such date. Permits a State or a utility to elect to formulate and certify an alternative residential energy conservation plan in lieu of the residential energy conservation plan required to be approved by the Secretary pursuant to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. (Permits alternative plans by utilities where an alternative State plan is not in effect or in the case of a nonregulated utility which is not included in a State plan.) Sets forth procedural requirements for the formulation of such an alternative plan. Requires that such an alternative plan: (1) provide general energy conservation suggestions to all residential customers of utilities in the State; (2) provide specific energy conservation information and improvements to customers upon their requests; (3) provide benefits to a specified percentage of residential buildings which did not receive benefits under such Act before such plan bec… 2025-08-29T17:40:37Z  
98-s-2834 98 s 2834 A bill to remove an impediment to oil and gas leasing of certain Federal lands in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Port Hueneme, California, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-06-29 1984-06-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 4 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to permit the leasing of certain Federal lands which are incorporated into and are a part of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, or the city of Port Hueneme, California, for oil or gas exploration and extraction. Provides that such lands shall be available for such leasing as if they were not in an incorporated city, except that no such leasing activity shall proceed without the permission of the appropriate city. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-s-2846 98 s 2846 An original bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Energy 1984-06-29 1984-08-06 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1101. Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 98-579) Authorizes appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for FY 1984 and 1985. Allocates funds for: (1) nuclear reactor regulation; (2) inspection and enforcement; (3) nuclear material safety and safeguards; (4) nuclear regulatory research; (5) program technical support; and (6) program direction and administration. Limits the NRC's authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with universities to not more than one percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for nuclear regulatory research. Prohibits the NRC from reprogramming any funds authorized for any activities under this Act so that any program would be increased or decreased by more than $500,000, unless: (1) a period of 30 calendar days passes after notice of such reprogramming has been sent to specified congressional committees; or (2) such committees transmit within such 30-day period a written notice that they have no objection to such reprogramming. Authorizes the NRC to use the cooperative nuclear research program funds and the material access authorization program funds to pay salaries and expenses under such programs. Authorizes the NRC to transfer sums from the amounts appropriated under this Act to other Government agencies which perform the work for which such appropriations were made. Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act to carry out any policy or program for the decentralization or regionalization of NRC authorities regarding nuclear reactor licensing until 60 days after the NRC submits to Congress an evaluation of the effect of such policy or program on nuclear reactor safety. Authorizes the NRC to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the concept of delegating authority to regional offices for issuance of specific types of operating reactor licensing actions and to address nuclear reactor safety issues. Authorizes funds for the NRC for: (1) the acquisition and install… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-5946 98 hr 5946 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-06-27 1984-10-05 Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SP7078) by Voice Vote. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 2 (Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment with an amendment) States that the Secretary of Energy may not approve, from the date of enactment of this Act through January 1, 1986, any State plan under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act relating to energy conservation for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings, and no public utility may be required to offer an energy audit of an eligible customer's commercial building or multifamily dwelling, except pursuant to a plan approved by the Secretary prior to enactment of this Act. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until January 1, 1986, the time period within which energy conservation information requirements imposed upon public utilities and home heating suppliers shall apply. (Currently, such requirements apply through January 1, 1985.) 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-5930 98 hr 5930 Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1984 Energy 1984-06-26 1984-06-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 13 Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the development and use in the United States of replacement fuels produced in the United States. Requires the program to be designed to promote the replacement of gasoline as a motor fuel with a motor fuel containing the maximum percentage of replacement fuel as is economically and technically feasible. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with heads of appropriate agencies and departments, to determine: (1) the most suitable raw materials for the production in the United States of replacement fuels; (2) the nature of the replacement motor fuel distribution systems and certain production processes necessary for the rapid development of a replacement motor fuel industry in the United States; (3) the technical and economic feasibility of including liquids extracted from oil shale and coal as part of the replacement fuels program; and (4) the technical and economic feasibility of producing in the United States by 1997 sufficient replacement fuels to replace 20 percent of the projected consumption of gasoline for 1997. Directs the Secretary to prescribe a substitute percentage goal if 20 percent is inappropriate. Directs the Secretary to establish production goals for the optimal production of replacement fuel in the United States in each of the calendar years 1986 through 1992. Sets forth factors the Secretary shall take into account in establishing such goals. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such goals within 180 days of enactment of this Act. Requires that a specified minimum percentage of the total quantity of gasoline and replacement fuel sold in commerce during any year by any refiner must be replacement fuel produced in the United States. Sets forth penalties for violation of such minimum percentage. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for preparing the development and production goals. 2025-08-29T17:39:45Z  
98-s-2788 98 s 2788 A bill to require the Bonneville Power Administration to make annual debt payments for its projects on an amortized basis using a straight line method over the service life of each project or 50 years, whichever period of time is less. Energy 1984-06-21 1984-06-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 0 Directs the Secretary of Energy to require the Bonneville Power Administration to make annual debt payments to the Treasury for its power and transmission projects on an amortized basis, using a straight line method over the service life of each project or 50 years, whichever period of time is less. Permits the Secretary to waive such requirements only under exceptional economic conditions. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-5893 98 hr 5893 Synthetic Fuels Reform and Budget Reduction Act Energy 1984-06-19 1984-06-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. House Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] MI D W000682 54 Synthetic Fuels Reform and Budget Reduction Act - Provides that, except as provided below, all funds in the Energy Security Reserve shall be deposited in the Treasury and shall not be available for obligation with respect to synthetic fuels projects. Sets aside $500,000,000 of the funds in the Reserve to be made available to the Secretary of Energy to carry out a five-year program for the advanced research and development of coal utilization technologies. Provides that $2,500,000,000 which shall be available for obligations by the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation in accordance with this Act and with the Energy Security Act, plus the funds necessary to meet obligations with respect to binding commitments entered into before enactment of this Act and still in effect, shall be retained in the Reserve. Requires the Corporation to submit for congressional approval a proposed comprehensive strategy to achieve the national synthetic production goal established under the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980. Requires that such strategy be submitted within a specified time period. Requires that such strategy include a financial or investment prospectus justifying the proposed obligation of amounts retained in the Reserve for synthetic fuels projects. Permits such obligations only after the proposed strategy has been approved by joint resolution. Amends the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980 to provide that the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and Federal law relating to disclosure of confidential information shall apply to the Corporation as if it were a Federal agency. Requires the Board of Directors of the Corporation to fix the compensation of Corporation officers and other employee categories in accordance with the Executive Schedule and the General Schedule. (Under current law, the Board must take the Executive and General Schedules into consideration in fixing such compensation.) Requires the Board of Dire… 2025-08-29T17:39:11Z  
98-s-2772 98 s 2772 A bill to abolish the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-06-15 1984-06-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 0 Abolishes the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation 90 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the transfer to the Secretary of Energy of any legally binding commitments of the Corporation remaining upon the Corporation's abolition. Sets forth specified amounts of funds which shall be retained in the Energy Security Reserve until expended or no longer needed for: (1) legally binding commitments which the Corporation enters into before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) administrative expenses of the Corporation during the 90-day period following the enactment of this Act and of the Secretary with respect to responsibilities transferred to him or her under this Act; and (3) obligations made before February 8, 1982, by the Secretary with respect to projects funded under the Defense Production Act of 1950 or under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974. Requires that any remaining funds in the Energy Security Reserve be deposited upon enactment of this Act into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Repeals the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-5855 98 hr 5855 Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1983 Energy 1984-06-14 1984-06-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2] UT R M000143 2 Atomic Bomb Fallout Compensation Act of 1983 - Establishes a Federal tort claims procedure for cancer related nuclear fallout from Nevada bomb tests. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a list of radiation related cancers. Requires the Secretary of Energy to publish charts giving average environmental exposure levels for geographic areas subjected to radioactive fallout resulting from open air atomic bomb tests at the Nevada test site between 1951 and 1962. Makes Federal data available for discovery by a party in an action for cancer related to nuclear fallout from the Nevada tests. Authorizes a court to make in camera inspections of certain exempt Federal data. Sets formulae for the calculation of damages where a certain probability of causation has been established. Makes this Act the exclusive remedy for radiation-related cancer caused by nuclear fallout from the tests. States that recovery under this Act is in addition to rights and benefits available under other Federal programs. Sets a statute of limitations. Exempts funds awarded under this Act from any liability for Federal, State or local income taxes. Sets a ceiling upon fees which attorneys may collect for actions brought under this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of such ceilings. 2025-08-29T17:37:43Z  
98-s-2735 98 s 2735 Energy Security Reserve Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-06-07 1984-06-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 20 Energy Security Reserve Amendments of 1984 - Rescinds $9,000,000,000 of the funds appropriated to the Energy Security Reserve by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1980. Prohibits the obligation of funds available to carry out title I of the Energy Security Act to those projects whose products will cost significantly more than projected market prices of competing fuels over the life of the project. 2025-08-29T17:40:21Z  
98-hconres-318 98 hconres 318 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Energy and American industry should work together in developing a national fusion program. Energy 1984-06-06 1984-06-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 Expresses congressional support for joint development of a national fusion program by the Department of Energy and American industry. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-hr-5787 98 hr 5787 A bill to remove an impediment to oil and gas leasing of certain Federal lands in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Port Hueneme, California, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-06-06 1984-10-19 Became Public Law No: 98-529. House Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] TX D O000107 1 (Measure passed House, amended) Permits the leasing of acquired lands which are incorporated into and are a part of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, or the city of Port Hueneme, California, for oil or gas exploration and extraction. Requires the Department of the Interior, prior to any such leasing, to do a detailed reevaluation to determine if the lands are within a known geologic structure. Provides that such lands shall be available for such leasing as if they were not in an incorporated city, except that no such leasing activity shall proceed without the permission of the appropriate city. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-hr-5772 98 hr 5772 Energy Security Reserve Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-06-04 1984-06-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 4 Energy Security Reserve Amendments of 1984 - Rescinds $9,000,000,000 of the funds appropriated to the Energy Security Reserve by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1980. Prohibits the obligation of funds available to carry out title I of the Energy Security Act to those projects whose products will cost significantly more than projected market prices of competing fuels over the life of the project. 2025-08-29T17:42:02Z  
98-hr-5761 98 hr 5761 A bill to abolish the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-05-31 1984-06-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 8 Abolishes the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation 90 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the transfer to the Secretary of Energy of any legally binding commitments of the Corporation remaining upon the Corporation's abolition. Sets forth specified amounts of funds which shall be retained in the Energy Security Reserve until expended or no longer needed for: (1) legally binding commitments which the Corporation enters into before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) administrative expenses of the Corporation during the 90-day period following the enactment of this Act and of the Secretary with respect to responsibilities transferred to him or her under this Act; and (3) obligations made before February 8, 1982, by the Secretary with respect to projects funded under the Defense Production Act of 1950 or under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974. Requires that any remaining funds in the Energy Security Reserve be deposited upon enactment of this Act into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Repeals the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
98-hr-5750 98 hr 5750 A bill to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act with respect to cases involving withdrawals of branded marketing and withdrawals due to mergers. Energy 1984-05-30 1984-06-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] IA D B000298 1 Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to permit any franchisor to terminate or fail to renew a franchise if, in the case of any franchise entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act and in any case of a three year franchise entered into or renewed on or after such date, the franchisor determined in good faith and in the normal course of business to withdraw the use of its trademark by distributors and retail outlets in the relevant geographic market area in which the marketing premises are located but to continue to sell, consign, or distribute motor fuel in such area without its trademark. Requires that: (1) the determination be made after the date the franchise was entered into or renewed and be based upon changes in relevant facts and circumstances after such date; (2) the termination or nonrenewal is not for the purpose of converting the franchise premises to the franchisor's own account; (3) within 180 days of notification of a termination or nonrenewal, in the case of leased franchise premises, a bona fide offer of at least 90 days duration to sell, transfer, or assign to the franchisee the franchisor's interest is made, or an agreement is made concerning termination or nonrenewal; and (4) within 180 days of notification of a termination or nonrenewal, in the case of any contract between a refiner and a distributor, either the franchisor offered to continue to sell motor fuel to the franchisee without the use of the trademark or an agreement is made concerning termination or nonrenewal. Permits any franchisor to terminate or fail to renew a franchise if, in the case of any franchise entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act and in any case of a three year franchise entered into or renewed on or after such date, the trademark of the franchisor is withdrawn in connection with a merger involving the franchisor and resulting in the franchisor's transferring or abandoning its trademark or divesting marketing assets from the marketing of motor fuel in the relevant geo… 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-s-2710 98 s 2710 Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-24 1984-05-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 12 Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a new license to an existing licensee for a hydroelectric project authorized under such Act if the United States does not, upon the expiration of the existing license, exercise its right to take over, maintain, and operate such licensee's project, unless the Commission determines that such licensee's project will not meet the licensing standards under such Act. Provides that if the Commission determines that such licensee's project does not meet such standards, the Commission is authorized to issue a new license to a new licensee which may cover the existing licensee's project provided that the new licensee pays just compensation determined by the Commission and enters into any contracts required under the Federal Power Act. (Under current law, the Commission is authorized to issue a new license to the original licensee or to a new licensee if the United States does not exercise its rights with respect to an expired license.) 2025-08-29T17:40:00Z  
98-s-2711 98 s 2711 Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-05-24 1984-05-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a new license to operate an existing hydroelectric facility to an existing licensee upon the expiration of the existing license if the Commission does not exercise its right to take over such project, if such existing licensee applies for a new license, and if the plans of any other applicant are not better adapted to serve the public interest. Requires the Commission to issue a new license to the applicant whose plans are best adapted to serve the public interest if the existing licensee does not apply for a new license. 2025-08-29T17:39:09Z  
98-s-2695 98 s 2695 Coal Export Enhancement Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-22 1984-05-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 9 Coal Export Enhancement Act of 1984 - Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to establish, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, a Federal Coal Export Commission which shall meet at least four times a year for consultation on activities leading to increased cooperation among entities involved in U.S. coal exports, with the goal of expanding the U.S. share of the international coal market. Requires the Commission to examine the potential of small- and medium- sized coal companies to enter the export coal trade through export trading companies. Requires the Commission to submit its report to the President and the Congress within two years of its first meeting. Terminates the Commission upon submission of its report. 2025-08-29T17:42:03Z  
98-hr-5628 98 hr 5628 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-09 1984-06-28 For Further Action See H.R.5946. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] NY D O000134 0 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 - Title I: Residential Conservation Service - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until January 1, 1990, the time period within which energy conservation information requirements imposed upon public utilities and home heating suppliers shall apply. (Under current law, such requirements apply through January 1, 1985.) Eliminates requirements that public utilities and home heating suppliers: (1) arrange to have suggested energy conservation measures installed for residential customers; (2) arrange for related loans for such customers; and (3) provide such customers with lists of suppliers and contractors who sell or install energy conservation measures in the area served by the utilities and home heating suppliers and of lending institutions which will offer loans for the installation of such measures. Provides that an application for an exemption for a utility from the requirements under such Act which is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be considered approved unless the Secretary of Energy disapproves it within 30 days after such date. Permits a State or a utility to elect to formulate and certify an alternative residential energy conservation plan in lieu of the residential energy conservation plan required to be approved by the Secretary pursuant to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. (Permits alternative plans by utilities where an alternative State plan is not in effect or in the case of a nonregulated utility which is not included in a State plan.) Sets forth procedural requirements for the formulation of such an alternative plan. Requires that such an alternative plan: (1) provide general energy conservation suggestions to all residential customers of utilities in the State; (2) provide specific energy conservation information to customers upon their requests; (3) provide benefits to a specified percentage of residential buildings which did not receive benefits under such Act before such plan became effective; (… 2025-08-29T17:40:33Z  
98-hr-5608 98 hr 5608 Electric Utility Transmission Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-08 1984-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3] CA D M000249 5 Electric Utility Transmission Reform Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to direct by order an electric utility to provide transmission services for an applicant electric utility or to increase the transmission capacity of any bulk power transmission facilisy which it owns or operates whenever the Commission, upon its own motion or upon application by a State commission or any electric utility, determines after public notice, notice to the State commission and electric utilities affected, and a hearing that such action is needed to conserve energy, promote the efficient use of facilities and resources, increase competition in the bulk power supply market, or protect the public interest. Provides that the Commission shall have no authority under this Act to: (1) compel the enlargement of generating facilities; (2) take any action which would unduly burden an electric utility or would impair the reliability of an electric utility's system or the utility's ability to provide adequate service to its customers; or (3) order the transmission of electric energy to an ultimate customer, other than customers of Federal or State agencies. 2025-08-29T17:38:07Z  
98-hr-5620 98 hr 5620 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-05-08 1984-05-15 Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-747 (Part I). House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 3 (Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H.Rept. 98-747 (Part I)) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the authorization of appropriations for low-income home energy assistance for FY 1984 and to extend such authorization through FY 1988. Revises the term "poverty level" for purposes of such Act to mean, with respect to any household in a State, the income poverty line as prescribed and revised pursuant to the Community Services Block Grant Act. Provides that the State median income promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be adjusted to prevent any change in income calculation procedures which would result in the reduction in or exclusion from participation of households in programs under such Act. Prohibits the allotment of funds to a State for low-income home energy assistance unless the Secretary determines that the State's application for funds satisfies the requirements of such Act and is complete. Requires that at least five percent of a State's allotment be reserved until May 15 of each year for energy crisis intervention. Requires that a State's annual application for funds for low-income home energy assistance indicate: (1) the number and type of households in the State eligible for such assistance; (2) the level of and method for determining household benefits under the assistance program; and (3) the method of program administration to be used. Requires as part of such application that a State agree to: (1) designate local community-based public or nonprofit entities to administer energy crisis intervention programs; and (2) indicate the amount which the State will reserve for energy crisis intervention and the administrative procedures for designating an energy crisis, for determining the amount of assistance to be provided during such a crisis, and for determining the use of funds reserved for energy crisis intervention but not so used. Requires that th… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
98-hr-5581 98 hr 5581 Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-03 1984-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. House Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] NC D N000016 41 Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984 - Title I: Reauthorization of Bank - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the life of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank until September 30, 1990. (Under current law, the Bank will cease to exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that 25 percent of the payments by the Bank to financial institutions to provide financial assistance for the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings be allocated for active solar energy. Requires an equitable distribution of financial assistance between residential and multifamily residential buildings. Permits all financial institutions to apply directly to the Bank for financial assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1990 for the financial assistance program under the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act for the purchase and installation of residential and commercial energy conserving improvements and solar energy systems. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to eliminate the condition under which the Board of the Bank would not exercise its authority to purchase loans for energy conserving improvements or to purchase mortgages secured by newly constructed homes with solar energy systems. Title II: Financial Assistance to Promote Construction of Highly Energy Efficient Buildings - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to authorize the Bank to make payments to financial institutions for financial assistance to builders of newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated highly energy efficient buildings (a residential building which utilizes no more than 60 percent of the energy utilized by a building of a similar size that meets the cost-effective energy conservation standards established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in effect as of June 30, 1980). Permits financial assistance to be so provided only if the expenditures for new … 2025-08-29T17:38:32Z  
98-hr-5582 98 hr 5582 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-05-03 1984-05-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 40 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide that a labeling rule applicable to a consumer product covered under such Act shall require the disclosure, in any printed matter displayed or distributed at the time of sale of such product, of information which is required under such Act to be disclosed on the product's label or in advertising related to such product. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to require a manufacturer of a covered product to which a labeling rule applies to disclose in any of its advertisements the information which is required to be disclosed on the product's label. Requires that such disclosures be made in a manner likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to make available to consumers comparative guides of each type and class of covered products, indicating its energy efficiency and annual operating cost. Directs the Secretary to prescribe energy standards for water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces, which shall be no less than the median energy efficiency for each type of product for 1980 and which shall be based upon test procedures prescribed by the Secretary. Includes as factors to be considered by the Secretary in doing a cost-benefit analysis with respect to an energy efficiency standard: (1) the effect of such standard on the promotion of domestic production; and (2) the effect of such standard on the reduction of unemployment and the improvement of the economy. Requires that the Secretary's annual report on the energy conservation program for consumer products include information on the percentage of covered products which are imported and on the percentage of components of covered products which are imported. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe energy efficiency standards for covered products if the Secretary determines, among other factors, that an improvement of 20 percent or more in the energy efficiency of the products is technologically… 2025-08-29T17:39:44Z  
98-hr-5592 98 hr 5592 Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act Energy 1984-05-03 1984-06-13 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 2 Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology demonstration program of advanced systems to: (1) reduce air pollution from coal-burning powerplants and other facilities; and (2) prove more efficient and environmentally acceptable processes for producing coal-derived fuels. States that such program and its funding shall be in addition to the Research and Base Technology activity contained in the existing fossil energy research and development budget of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary to prepare detailed specifications for advanced systems to demonstrate: (1) five specified near-term technologies; (2) seven longer-term, second generation technologies; and (3) any other advanced technologies which may appear promising for extracting gas and oil from shale and coal through field tests, with an emphasis on exploiting these resources in the Eastern region of the United States. Directs the Secretary within six months from the date of the enactment of this Act to solicit proposals from the public to construct, install, and operate these systems pursuant to such detailed specifications, on a cooperative basis with appropriate assistance from the Secretary, in one or more new or existing electric powerplants. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees of Congress concerning the selection of a proposal at least 45 days prior to accepting any proposal for technology demonstration. Directs the Secretary, within eight months following the date of the enactment of this Act, to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a five-year national coal engineering, development, and technology demonstration plan. Requires such plan to be updated annually and submitted to such committees by January 31 of each succeeding year. Authorizes amounts to be appropriated. 2025-08-29T17:38:12Z  
98-hr-5593 98 hr 5593 Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act Energy 1984-05-03 1984-06-13 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 29 Clean Coal Production and Utilization Technology Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology demonstration program of advanced systems to: (1) reduce air pollution from coal-burning powerplants and other facilities; and (2) prove more efficient and environmentally acceptable processes for producing coal-derived fuels. States that such program and its funding shall be in addition to the Research and Base Technology activity contained in the existing fossil energy research and development budget of the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary to prepare detailed specifications for advanced systems to demonstrate: (1) five specified near-term technologies; (2) seven longer-term, second generation technologies; and (3) any other advanced technologies which may appear promising for extracting gas and oil from shale and coal through field tests, with an emphasis on exploiting these resources in the Eastern region of the United States. Directs the Secretary within six months from the date of the enactment of this Act to solicit proposals from the public to construct, install, and operate these systems pursuant to such detailed specifications, on a cooperative basis with appropriate assistance from the Secretary, in one or more new or existing electric powerplants. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees of Congress concerning the selection of a proposal at least 45 days prior to accepting any proposal for technology demonstration. Directs the Secretary, within eight months following the date of the enactment of this Act, to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a five-year national coal engineering, development, and technology demonstration plan. Requires such plan to be updated annually and submitted to such committees by January 31 of each succeeding year. Makes available, pursuant to authorization and annual appropriation to the Secretary of Energy for use in carrying out this Act, a specified amount of the funds deposited in the E… 2025-08-29T17:37:39Z  
98-s-2629 98 s 2629 Weatherization Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-05-03 1984-05-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Family and Human Services. Senate Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] ME R C000598 7 Weatherization Amendments of 1984- Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 through 1994 to carry out the low-income weatherization assistance program established under such Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to develop and publish a plan for the implementation of the weatherization program during FY 1985 through 1994. Requires the Secretary to submit a biennial report to Congress on the number of dwelling units weatherized under the weatherization program, the average energy savings per unit, the weatherization measures which have yielded especially high energy savings, and legislative changes necessary to meet the goals of the program. Provides that a maximum of ten percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the weatherization program shall be allotted to a performance fund which shall provide financial assistance to those States which have demonstrated the best performance during the previous fiscal year in providing weatherization assistance under such program. Eliminates the requirement that States applying for financial assistance under the weatherization program establish policies and procedures for securing, to the maximum extent practicable, the services of volunteers, training participants, and public service employment workers. Increases from $800 to $2,000 the maximum amount of financial assistance which may be spent for the labor and materials used in the weatherization of one dwelling unit. Specifies the deadlines for the disbursement of funds by the Secretary to the States under the weatherization program. Requires that States applying for financial assistance under the weatherization program give priority in providing weatherization assistance to low-income individuals receiving assistance under the low-income energy assistance program. Requires that the regulations promulgated by the Secretary to carry out the weatherization program provide that assistance to the States may be used to provide information, education, a… 2025-08-29T17:40:40Z  
98-s-2630 98 s 2630 Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984 Energy 1984-05-03 1984-05-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 7 Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Reauthorization Act of 1984 - Title I: Reauthorization of Bank - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the life of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank until September 30, 1990. (Under current law, the Bank will cease to exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that 25 percent of the payments by the Bank to financial institutions to provide financial assistance for the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings be allocated for active solar energy. Requires an equitable distribution of financial assistance between residential and multifamily residential buildings. Permits all financial institutions to apply directly to the Bank for financial assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1990 for the financial assistance program under the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act for the purchase and installation of residential and commercial energy conserving improvements and solar energy systems. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to eliminate the condition under which the Board of the Bank would not exercise its authority to purchase loans for energy conserving improvements or to purchase mortgages secured by newly constructed homes with solar energy systems. Title II: Financial Assistance to Promote Construction of Highly Energy Efficient Buildings - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to authorize the Bank to make payments to financial institutions for financial assistance to builders of newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated highly energy efficient buildings (a residential building which utilizes no more than 40 percent of the energy utilized by a building of a similar size that meets the cost-effective energy conservation standards established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in effect as of June 30, 1980). Permits financial assistance to be so provided only if the expenditures for new … 2025-08-29T17:39:24Z  
98-s-2631 98 s 2631 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-05-03 1984-05-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 7 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide that a labeling rule applicable to a consumer product covered under such Act shall require the disclosure, in any printed matter displayed or distributed at the time of sale of such product, of information which is required under such Act to be disclosed on the product's label or in advertising related to such product. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to require a manufacturer of a covered product to which a labeling rule applies to disclose in any of its advertisements the information which is required to be disclosed on the product's label. Requires that such disclosures be made in a manner likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to make available to consumers comparative guides of each type and class of covered products, indicating its energy efficiency and annual operating cost. Directs the Secretary to prescribe energy standards for water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces which shall be no less than the median energy efficiency for each type of product for 1980 and which shall be based upon test procedures prescribed by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe energy efficiency standards for covered products if the Secretary determines, among other factors, that an improvement of 20 percent or more in the energy efficiency of the products is technologically feasible. (Under current law, it must be determined that a substantial improvement in the energy efficiency of a product is technologically feasible before the Secretary may prescribe such standards.) Requires the Secretary to issue a guideline for improvement in the energy efficiency for a type of covered product for each of the following five years if no standard is prescribed for such product. Requires the Secretary to monitor such improvements and to prescribe an energy efficiency standard whenever a type of product fails, for three consecutive years, to … 2025-08-29T17:39:00Z  
98-hr-5550 98 hr 5550 A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit biannual reports to the Congress on the various interstate pipelines' sales and transportation tariffs, including filings for adjustments for purchased gas costs, and to amend the Natural Gas Act to require hearings on tariffs which provide for rate increases. Energy 1984-05-01 1984-05-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] IL D D000563 4 Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prepare and submit a biannual report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the filings by interstate pipelines regarding sales and transportation rates and charges, including filings for adjustments for purchased gas costs. Revises provisions relating to the authority of the Commission to hold hearings concerning new rate schedules. Authorizes the Commission to hold hearings concerning the lawfulness of a rate, charge, adjustment, classification, or service made by a natural gas company for or in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas whenever: (1) any new schedule is filed; or (2) any rate change is filed pursuant to any purchased gas adjustment clause under any schedule. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hr-5537 98 hr 5537 A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide that any new authorization to import natural gas may be granted only if domestically-produced natural gas is not available at a lower price. Energy 1984-04-26 1984-05-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 0 Amends the Natural Gas Act to provide that an authorization for the importation of natural gas produced outside of the United States shall not be in the public interest for any period unless adequate volumes of domestically produced natural gas are not available at a price below that of the imported gas. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hr-5467 98 hr 5467 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-04-12 1984-06-28 For Further Action See H.R.5946. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] NY D O000134 0 Conservation Service Reform Act of 1984 - Title I: Residential Conservation Service - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until January 1, 1990, the time period within which energy conservation information requirements imposed upon public utilities and home heating suppliers shall apply. (Under current law, such requirements apply through January 1, 1985.) Eliminates requirements that public utilities and home heating suppliers: (1) arrange to have suggested energy conservation measures installed for residential customers; (2) arrange for related loans for such customers; and (3) provide such customers with lists of suppliers and contractors who sell or install energy conservation measures in the area served by the utilities and home heating suppliers and of lending institutions which will offer loans for the installation of such measures. Provides that an application for an exemption for a utility from the requirements under such Act which is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be considered approved unless the Secretary of Energy disapproves it within 30 days after such date. Permits a State or a utility to elect to formulate and certify an alternative residential energy conservation plan in lieu of the residential energy conservation plan required to be approved by the Secretary pursuant to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. (Permits alternative plans by utilities where an alternative State plan is not in effect or in the case of a nonregulated utility which is not included in a State plan.) Sets forth procedural requirements for the formulation of such an alternative plan. Requires that such an alternative plan: (1) provide general energy conservation suggestions to all residential customers of utilities in the State; (2) provide specific energy conservation information to customers upon their requests; (3) provide benefits to a specified percentage of residential buildings which did not receive benefits under such Act before such plan became effective; (… 2025-08-29T17:38:38Z  
98-s-2575 98 s 2575 A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to encourage negotiated contract carriage of natural gas and to give the Commission authority to require certain interstate transportation. Energy 1984-04-12 1984-04-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 0 Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to encourage, expedite, and facilitate the transportation of natural gas by an interstate pipeline on behalf of any person. Requires the rates for such transportation to be just and reasonable. Requires the Commission's implementing regulations to encourage negotiated carriage and provide incentive rates and any other necessary incentives for such transportation to assure carriage for all classes of customers. Authorizes the Commission, after opportunity for hearing, to require an interstate pipeline to transport gas on behalf of any person whenever the Commission finds that such pipeline's refusal to transport gas is discriminatory or the Commission deems that such transportation is required for the public convenience and necessity. Directs the Commission to: (1) monitor and gather data concerning the transportation of natural gas by interstate pipelines; and (2) submit a report to Congress based upon such data and information. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-s-2578 98 s 2578 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Reauthorization Act Energy 1984-04-12 1984-05-08 Subcommittee on Family and Human Services. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably. Senate Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] AL R D000259 1 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Reauthorization Act - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for low-income home energy assistance for FY 1985 through 1987. 2025-08-29T17:39:47Z  
98-hr-5416 98 hr 5416 Electric Utility Competition Act of 1984 Energy 1984-04-11 1984-05-17 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-6] TN D G000321 1 Electric Utility Competition Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission give preferences in the issuance of preliminary permits or licenses for water power projects to rural electric cooperatives. Requires the Commission to transmit to the Attorney General a copy of any application for a new license for water power projects. Provides that the Attorney General shall give the Commission advice on any antitrust considerations with respect to the issuance of such a license. Requires the Commission to publish such advice in the Federal Register. Requires the Commission to determine whether the activities under such license would involve a situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws. Sets forth procedural requirements which the Commission must follow in making such determination. Provides that if such a determination is in the affirmative and if no competing license application is pending, the Commission shall hold the application on which its finding was made in abeyance for 180 days and permit applications for new licenses to be submitted. Authorizes the Commission to issue a license to the original applicant if no competing applications are made. Requires the Commission to follow the procedures listed above in examining any new license applications and to reject those applications found to be inconsistent with the antitrust laws. 2025-08-29T17:41:31Z  
98-hr-5434 98 hr 5434 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that small natural gas-fired generators will be treated as qualifying small power producers for purposes of section 210 of that Act. Energy 1984-04-11 1984-04-12 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] OK D W000194 0 Amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that small natural gas-fired electric generators shall be treated as small power production facilities under such Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-s-2557 98 s 2557 A bill to repeal the requirement for biennial reports under the Alaska Federal-Civilian Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980. Energy 1984-04-11 1984-06-04 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Energy Department, OMB. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 1 Repeals the requirement under the Alaska Federal-Civilian Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980 for biennial reports by the Secretary of Energy on actions taken by Federal agencies in Alaska pursuant to such Act with respect to the sale of electric energy. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-5369 98 hr 5369 Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 Energy 1984-04-04 1984-05-15 Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-760 (Part I). House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 2 (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment.H.Rept.98-760(Part I)) Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for energy supply research and development activities with respect to the following programs: (1) nuclear fission reactors; (2) nuclear waste technology; (3) remedial actions; and (4) civilian radioactive waste. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 to carry out uranium supply and enrichment activities with respect to: (1) the gas centrifuge enrichment plant; and (2) other activities excluding research and development of atomic vapor laser isotope separation. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund for radioactive waste disposal activities pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Specifies the amount of funds which is authorized to be used in FY 1985 and 1986 for the development of copper canisters for the containment of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) operating expenses; (2) construction and acquisition and fabrication of capital equipment not related to construction; (3) the Alaska Power Administration; (4) the Southeastern Power Administration; (5) the Southwestern Power Administration; and (6) the Western Area Power Administration. Provides that the equipment, resources, and facility of the Department of Energy's National Uranium Resource Evaluation program (Grand Junction Area Office) shall also be used by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in developing the Automated Land and Mineral Records System and in identifying and classifying known geologic structures. 2025-04-07T14:20:36Z  
98-hr-5319 98 hr 5319 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-04-02 1984-04-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the authority of the Secretary of Energy (formerly subject to congressional veto) to issue loan guarantees and payment guarantees for alternative fuel conversion facilities, synthetic fuel conversion facilities, and municipal organic waste energy generation facilities under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-hr-5299 98 hr 5299 Public Interest Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Reform Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-29 1984-05-17 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] NY D O000134 1 Public Interest Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Reform Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a license to operate existing hydroelectric facilities to the applicant whose plans the Commission determines are the best adapted to serve the public interest in any case where more than one applicant has applied for a license. Provides that in making such determination, the Commission shall consider: (1) each applicant's plans with respect to the use and conservation of the water resources in the region; (2) the economic impact of the license to each applicant; and (3) the electricity consumption efficiency improvement program of each applicant. Permits a license applicant to stipulate that if it receives such license, it will pay to the existing licensee an amount greater than the amount which the Government must pay to an existing licensee when the United States takes over a hydroelectric project upon the expiration of such existing licensee's license. Requires that preference be given to applications by States and municipalities if their plans are determined to be equally well adapted to serve the public interest according to the criteria listed above. 2025-08-29T17:41:58Z  
98-hr-5244 98 hr 5244 Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 Energy 1984-03-27 1984-08-06 Considered by House Unfinished Business. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H.Rept.98-686) Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resource development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar solar geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) g… 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-hr-5245 98 hr 5245 Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 Energy 1984-03-27 1984-04-12 Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-688 (Part I). House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H.Rept.98-688(Part I)) Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Energy Research and Development Programs for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the following energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs; (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the following energy supply research and development programs: solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research;… 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-5259 98 hr 5259 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-03-27 1984-03-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the President's authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) to allocate or acquire essential materials and equipment relating to the nonnuclear energy research, development, and demonstration program established under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1975, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this act. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-s-2484 98 s 2484 Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-27 1984-03-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 6 Energy Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to limit sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to refineries which: (1) are located in the United States; (2) have been in operation during the six months preceding the date of the withdrawal associated with such sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (3) agree to refine and distribute on a timely basis within the United States the petroleum products from such crude oil. Authorizes exchanges to the extent necessary to facilitate the movement of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to refineries. Requires sales through bidding for petroleum products withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be conducted in the following manner: (1) any petroleum product withdrawn from the Reserve for sale shall be distributed in two pools, the volume, qualities, and locations of each to be determined by the Secretary of Energy; (2) the volume and manner of distribution established for the first pool shall be such as to permit refiners located within the United States, taken as a whole, to run their refineries at a given percentage of capacity as established by the Secretary, taking into account the volumes that will be distributed from the second pool; (3) individual purchases are to be limited to reflect a refiner's needs in a manner to be determined by the Secretary of Energy; (4) the volume and manner of distribution established for the second pool shall be such as to permit each eligible small refiner and each independent refiner to obtain sufficient crude oil to operate its refinery at a given percentage of that refinery's crude oil runs to distillation units for a representative period as determined by the Secretary; (5) petroleum products would be sold from the first pool to eligible refiners at prices established in a sealed bid auction; (6) petroleum products would be sold from the second pool to eligible small refiners and independent refiners at a price which is a… 2025-08-29T17:37:52Z  
98-hr-5234 98 hr 5234 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-03-22 1984-03-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the President's authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) to extend periods of production for any naval petroleum reserve unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after the enactment of this Act. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-s-2465 98 s 2465 Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-03-22 1984-03-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 0 Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to provide that in the case of any contract for the first sale of natural gas in effect as of the enactment of this Act which is exempt from wellhead price controls, beginning on December 31, 1984, any most-favored-nations-clause or any indefinite price escalator clause of any such contract may not operate to increase the price paid for such natural gas above the price paid as of December 31, 1984, multiplied by the monthly equivalent of the annual inflation adjustment factor applicable for such month. Defines "most-favored-nations-clause" to mean any provision of any contract which establishes the price by reference to the price paid under any other contract for the first sale of natural gas. Defines "indefinite price escalator clause" to mean any provision of any contract which provides for the establishment or adjustment of the price for natural gas delivered under such contract by reference to the price of any other commodity or which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission determines is comparable in form and result. Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal prohibitions on the use of natural gas and/or petroleum in new electric powerplants, new major fuel-burning installations, existing major fuel- burning installations, certain boilers used for space heating, decorative outdoor lighting, and existing powerplants. Repeals the incremental pricing program of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. 2025-08-29T17:39:18Z  
98-hjres-519 98 hjres 519 A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984. Energy 1984-03-19 1984-03-19 Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 Appropriates funds for FY 1984 for the Department of Health and Human Services for low income home energy assistance. 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z  
98-hr-5175 98 hr 5175 Emergency Petroleum Industries Stability Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-19 1984-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 28 Emergency Petroleum Industries Stability Act of 1984 - Prohibits, for a nine month period: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from controlling any other major energy concern or any domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Exempts from the application of such prohibition parties who are in a failing financial position which would likely lead to insolvency but for such acquisition. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action for relief of any violation of such prohibition. Defines a "major energy concern" as one which: (1) has an interest in one hundred million barrels or more of proved reserves of crude oil, natural gas liquids equivalents, or natural gas equivalents; (2) had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in the previous year which exceeded 100,000 barrels per day; or (3) is under the control of a foreign person. Defines a "domestic petroleum company" as any person engaged in the production, refinement, or sale of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, or natural gas in the United States and which is not a major energy concern. Defines "control" as the power to direct the policies of a person through the ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of a person or the acquisition from a person of assets related to the production, distribution, transportation, or marketing of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids or natural gas exceeding $2,000,000,000 in fair market value. Requires reports to both Houses of Congress, concerning the effects of such types of mergers, from: (1) the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury; (3) the Secretary of the Interior; (4) the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration; and (5) the Federal Trade Commission. 2025-08-29T17:41:30Z  
98-s-2442 98 s 2442 Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 Energy 1984-03-19 1984-03-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Civilian Energy Programs Authorization for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Title I: Research and Development - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for the following civilian energy programs: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (4) the Geothermal Resources Development Fund; (5) fossil energy research and development; and (6) energy conservation. Authorizes the appropriation of funds from the authorization above for construction and capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) general science and research activities; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; and (4) fossil energy research and development. Title II: Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Conservation, Regulation, and Information - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (2) the SPR Petroleum Account; (3) State and local energy conservation programs and the Residential Conservation Service; (4) emergency preparedness and energy regulation; (5) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (6) the Energy Information Administration. Title III: Power Marketing Administration - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for 1985 for operation and maintenance of: (1) the Alaska Power Administration; (2) the Southeastern Power Administration; (3) the Southwestern Power Administration; and (4) the Western Area Power Administration. Title IV: Other Activities - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (2) departmental administration; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; and (4) the following energy supply research and development programs: international solar energy, solar technology transfer, hydropower, nuclear waste technology, waste tretment technology, remedial action, in-house energy management, and technical information and ma… 2025-08-29T17:38:21Z  
98-hr-5152 98 hr 5152 A bill to abolish the Department of Energy. Energy 1984-03-15 1984-03-26 Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14] IL R C000773 0 Abolishes the Department of Energy on October 1, 1984. Requires the President to submit to Congress by July 1, 1984, a plan for the termination or transfer of the programs and functions of the Department of Energy upon its termination. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
98-hr-5113 98 hr 5113 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-03-13 1984-03-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the President's emergency authorities (formerly subject to congressional veto) relating to fuel allocation under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, unless the exercise of such authorities is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-5114 98 hr 5114 A bill to terminate certain authorities of the executive branch of the Government which are subject to congressional review unless those authorities are approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-03-13 1984-03-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the authorities of the President and the executive branch (formerly subject to congressional veto) with respect to energy actions and energy conservation contingency plans under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, unless the exercise of such authorities is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-5075 98 hr 5075 Methanol Policy Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-08 1984-04-25 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 10 Methanol Policy Act of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that 1,000 of the total number of passenger automobiles acquired by executive agencies during FY 1985 be methanol-powered vehicles. Requires the Secretary of Energy to demonstrate the performance of methanol-powered vehicles so acquired and to conduct studies with respect to the operation and maintenance of such vehicles. Provides that methanol shall be offered for sale to the public through September 30, 1987, at locations where it is supplied to vehicles acquired by executive agencies. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Provides that the following percentages of all automobiles acquired by executive agencies shall be methanol- powered vehicles: (1) ten percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1988; (2) 20 percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1989; and (3) 35 percent of the automobiles acquired in each of the fiscal years thereafter. Requires the Secretary to promulgate rules to implement such requirements unless there is evidence of substantial operating and maintenance problems, increases in tailpipe emissions, or increases in operation and maintenance costs with respect to methanol-powered vehicles. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase at least five methanol-powered buses during FY 1985 and to use them in urban settings for emissions and fuel economy testing. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Provides that buses purchased by State or local governments with Federal funds after September 30, 1987, must be methanol-powered. Requires the Secretary to provide supplemental grants equal to 100 percent of the amount by which the purchase, operation, and maintenance of such methanol-powered buses exceeds the costs of comparable diesel-powered buses. Requires the Secretary to promulga… 2025-08-29T17:38:15Z  
98-hr-5048 98 hr 5048 Department of Energy Civilian Applications Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 Energy 1984-03-07 1984-05-17 Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-787 (Part I). House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] NY D O000134 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H.Rept.98-787(Part I)) Department of Energy Civilian Applications Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Title I: Conservation, Information, Regulation, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and Solar Energy - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) energy conservation (other than low-income weatherization assistance); (2) regulation and information activities (other than for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), economic regulation, and the Energy Information Administration; (3) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (4) renewable energy technology transfer; and (5) carrying out the provisions of the Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act. Requires the Secretary of Energy to monitor and report to Congress on energy savings achieved under State and local conservation programs funded under the Energy Conservation and Production Act and the National Energy Extension Service Act and to provide information to the administrators of such programs regarding the most and least successful energy-saving measures and practices under such programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 for such activities. Requires the Secretary to establish a grant program to encourage the development, manufacture, and marketing of renewable energy systems. Specifies the maximum amount of a grant under such program as well as the criteria to be used in awarding such grants. Requires the Secretary to conduct seminars to disseminate information on advancements in renewable energy systems and services and on the establishment of renewable energy businesses and to provide technical and business advice to grant recipients. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Secretary with respect to the grant program. Directs the Secretary to establish a grant program to encourage the development of renewable energy technology demonstration projects. Specifies the maximum amount of a grant under such program. Requires that gra… 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-5053 98 hr 5053 Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-07 1984-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 15 Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1984 - Title I: Licensing and Regulatory Process - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of standardized ten-year facility designs. Declares that a design approval shall be considered to be a license for the purpose of such Act. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for an additional ten-year renewal of such a design approval. Requires the Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of a site or sites for one or more utilization or production facilities for industrial or commercial purposes for a period of ten years. Authorizes the Commission, after a determination that a proposed site is suitable, to issue a permit which shall be considered to be a license. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for a ten-year renewal of site permits. Requires that before issuance of construction and operating licenses: (1) an opportunity be provided for public hearings; and (2) the applicant establish competency to construct and operate the facility in conformity with the application. Requires the holder of a license to notify the Commission of the proposed date of initial operation at least nine months before commencement. Directs the Commission to adopt regulations establishing criteria to govern all modifications of Commission regulatory requirements. Declares that the Commission, in making any determination under this Act, need not consider or reconsider any issue that has been resolved in any other proceeding under this Act, in the absence of significant new information substantially affecting the conclusions reached in the other proceeding. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to conform to the provisions of this Act. 2025-08-29T17:37:57Z  
98-hr-5042 98 hr 5042 Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-06 1984-03-23 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] OH D S000230 32 Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from controlling any other major energy concern or any domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Defines a "major energy concern" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States which: (1) had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids in the previous calendar year exceeding 500,000 barrels per day; or (2) is controlled by a foreign person. Defines a "domestic petroleum company" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States which had an average net production of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids from U.S. sources in the previous calendar year exceeding 50,000 barrels per day. Defines "control" as the power to direct policies of a person through the ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of a person or the acquisition from a person of assets related to the production, distribution, transportation, or marketing of crude oil, condensate, or natural gas liquids exceeding $2,000,000,000 in fair market value. Directs the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any other aggrieved person to seek appropriate relief when it appears that a violation of this Act has occurred or is about to occur. Declares that the prohibition under this Act shall not apply if a major energy concern or a domestic petroleum company can demonstrate that in the absence of such control one or both of the entities involved will fail. 2025-08-29T17:38:01Z  
98-hr-5044 98 hr 5044 National Coal Science, Technology, and Engineering Development Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-06 1984-03-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Development and Applications. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 13 National Coal Science, Technology, and Engineering Development Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to carry out a national coal science, technology, and engineering program which shall be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy (the Assistant Secretary). Provides that the program shall consist of three research and development programs: (1) the coal science research program; (2) the process science and engineering research program; and (3) the engineering development program. States that: (1) the purpose of the coal science research program shall be to conduct research, for all coal ranks, that seeks an in-depth understanding of coal structure and process chemistry; and (2) the program shall be directed toward the understanding of how pollutant species are bound in the coal molecule and how such species can be efficiently and effectively removed. Provides that the coal science research program shall be carried out through the energy-technology centers, the national laboratories, the university community, and the private sector. States that the purpose of the process science and engineering research program shall be to conduct research, applicable to all coal ranks, in the following areas: (1) coal preparation; (2) specification fuels; (3) precombustion cleanup; (4) postcombustion cleanup; (5) utilization processes; (6) instrumentation and control; (7) solids transport; and (8) supporting research and development. Provides that the process science and engineering research program shall be carried out through the energy technology centers, the national laboratories, the university community, and the private sector. States that the purpose of the engineering development program shall be to carry out the projects listed in the following sentence, by making grants to eligible applicants, in order to establish proof of concept and produce developed processes and coal systems. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to make grants for any one or more … 2025-08-29T17:42:04Z  
98-hr-5021 98 hr 5021 A bill to terminate certain authorities of the executive branch of the Government which are subject to congressional review unless those authorities are approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-03-05 1984-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the authorities (formerly subject to congressional veto) under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, unless such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days of the enactment of this Act, of: (1) the Secretary of Energy to grant (after competitive bidding) oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf; and (2) the President to permit the export of Outer Continental Shelf oil or gas if such exports will not increase reliance on imported oil or gas, are in the national interest, and are in accord with provisions of the Export Administration Act of 1969. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
98-hr-5023 98 hr 5023 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1984 Energy 1984-03-05 1984-06-21 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] OK D S001139 53 Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to: (1) redefine the term "failure"; and (2) define the terms "constructive termination" and "similar motor fuel marketing operations." Defines "constructive termination" to mean: (1) the failure by the franchisor to supply the franchisee with motor fuel in an amount equal to the minimum specified in the franchise agreement; (2) the failure by the franchisor to make motor fuel available to the franchisee such minimum amount at a price which enables the franchisee to compete with similar motor fuel marketing operations of the franchisor; or (3) any adjustment in the quantity of fuel a franchisee is required or entitled to receive unless the franchisor can show that either the adjustment is applied equally to all franchisees and marketing operations of the franchisor within the relevant geographic area, or, if it is a downward adjustment, the franchisor can show that it is reasonable. Prohibits a motor fuel franchisor from constructively terminating a franchise. Requires a franchisor, in certain circumstances prior to terminating a franchise, to make a bona fide reasonable offer to transfer the franchise to the franchisee. Permits nonrenewal of a franchise relationship if the franchisor and franchisee cannot agree to changes or additions to the provisions of the franchise which are fair and reasonable. Prohibits nonrenewal because of the failure of the franchisor and franchisee to agree to changes or additions to the provisions of the franchise which relate to materially altering, adding to, or replacing the marketing premises. Permits nonrenewal, in a situation where renewal is presently permitted, when it would be uneconomical to the franchisor despite any reasonable changes acceptable to the franchisee, only if the franchisor demonstrates that the nonrenewal is not being made with the intent of avoiding competition with the franchisee. Requires a franchisor to notify a franchisee, 90 days prior to the franchi… 2025-08-29T17:41:27Z  
98-s-2384 98 s 2384 Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 Energy 1984-03-01 1984-03-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 2 Emergency Preparedness Act of 1984 - Title I: Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the President from permitting the level of petroleum products acquisition, transportation, and injection activities for the strategic petroleum reserve from falling below 186,000 barrels per day on average in FY 1985, and thereafter, below that sufficient to fill in each fiscal year all permanent and temporary capacity available in strategic petroleum reserve facilities. Authorizes the President to establish by rule programs which provide in advance of an oil supply disruption for the sale of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve. Permits only the sale of such volumes of strategic petroleum reserve oil as the President determines is consistent with national security interest and international obligations. Title II: Emergency Financial Response - Directs the President to establish by rule a standby plan to be implemented during a petroleum supply disruption and to be funded by an emergency appropriation to provide emergency financial assistance to State Governors and U.S. residents. Requires the proposed standby plan, to the maximum extent practicable, to provide for: (1) economic efficiency in all sectors of the economy; (2) the mitigation of extreme personal hardship caused by the petroleum supply disruption; (3) essential public services; and (4) the protection of public safety, health, and welfare. Requires the emergency distribution of funds to each State Governor to enable each Governor, to the maximum extent practicable, to mitigate the effects of higher oil prices on: (1) low-income people; (2) public services; (3) public health, saftety, and welfare activities; and (4) other priority activities, Directs the President, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the standby plan. 2025-08-29T17:40:31Z  
98-hr-4972 98 hr 4972 Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act Energy 1984-02-29 1984-03-05 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 1 Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute the following restitutionary amounts, which are held or received as a result of a settlement, order, or judgment involving overcharges resulting from alleged petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973: (1) amounts held in escrow on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) amounts received after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Fund into which shall be deposited restitutionary amounts which the Secretary determines: (1) exceed amounts needed for refunds to persons who sustained economic injury from overcharges; or (2) cannot be refunded to persons who sustained economic injury because they cannot be reasonably identified or because the amount of injury such persons sustained cannot reasonably be determined or is so small that distribution is not reasonably feasible. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for: (1) the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons under the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; and (3) the low-income home energy assistance program under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. 2025-08-29T17:39:39Z  
98-hr-4979 98 hr 4979 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-02-29 1984-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the authority of the President with respect to the repurchase, transportation, or storage of foreign spent nuclear fuel under the Department of Energy Act of 1978 (formerly subject to congressional veto), unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-4989 98 hr 4989 Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-29 1984-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] OR D W000227 0 Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 1984 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to alter the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to grant leases of oil and gas lands. Permits the Secretary to lease onshore Federal lands for oil and gas development by competitive bidding only, on the basis of bidding systems set forth in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Directs the Secretary to issue a lease to the highest responsible qualified bidder for each tract offered at a sale. Directs the Secretary, at least once each quarter, to invite public nomination of areas favorable for the discovery of oil or gas. Provides that any area which the Secretary determines to be available and suitable for oil and gas leasing shall automatically be offered for lease if the area receives either: (1) two or more public nominations; or (2) a single nomination in two successive quarters. Directs the Secretary to hold quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sales, consisting of nominated tracts and any additional areas selected by the Secretary. Increases the size of leasable tracts by a specified amount. Provides for an initial lease period of five years and an extension of up to five years. Requires extension applications to include an exploration plan. Authorizes extensions only if the lessee could not explore during the initial lease period due to adverse technical, economic, or environmental conditions. Increases the minimum annual rental fee from 50 cents to two dollars per acre. Prescribes an increased minimum royalty of four dollars per acre (up from one dollar) in lieu of rental. Provides that actions taken by the Secretary pursuant to the bidding, nomination, and leasing procedures under this Act shall not be considered "major Federal actions" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act. Permits the Secretary to disapprove an assignment of a lease in specified circumstances. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations within 180 days of enactment. 2025-08-29T17:40:54Z  
98-s-2370 98 s 2370 Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act Energy 1984-02-29 1984-06-14 Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Supply. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1066. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute the following restitutionary amounts, which are held or received as a result of a settlement, order, or judgment involving overcharges resulting from alleged petroleum pricing violations under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973: (1) amounts held in escrow on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) amounts received after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Petroleum Overcharge Restitution Fund into which shall be deposited restitutionary amounts which the Secretary determines: (1) exceed amounts needed for refunds to persons who sustained economic injury from overcharges; or (2) cannot be refunded to persons who sustained economic injury because they cannot be reasonably identified or because the amount of injury such persons sustained cannot reasonably be determined or is so small that distribution is not reasonably feasible. Authorizes to be appropriated for FY 1985 through 1989 funds for: (1) the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons under the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; and (3) the low-income home energy assistance program under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. 2025-08-29T17:37:57Z  
98-hjres-493 98 hjres 493 A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984. Energy 1984-02-28 1984-03-30 Became Public Law No: 98-248. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-632) Appropriates funds for FY 1984 for the Department of Health and Human Services for low income home energy assistance. Appropriates funds for famine relief to Africa to be provided pursuant to the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. Makes funds available from Commodity Credit Corporation inventory for sale on a competitive bid basis or barter to African countries requiring emergency food assistance or to any other country for use in assisting in emergency food assistance to Africa. Permits the Corporation to purchase commodities to meet emergency needs if Corporation stocks are not available. 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
98-s-2358 98 s 2358 Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-28 1984-03-15 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Energy Department, Synthetic Fuels Corporation. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 18 Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980 to prohibit the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation from making new awards of financial assistance after the date of the enactment of this Act and before the date on which the Corporation's comprehensive strategy for achieving the national synthetic fuel production goal is approved by Congress. Makes limitations on Corporation construction projects effective upon the enactment of this Act rather than upon approval of the comprehensive strategy as provided under current law. 2025-08-29T17:39:19Z  
98-s-2362 98 s 2362 A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes. Energy 1984-02-28 1984-04-10 Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-956. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the issuance of any lease or the granting of any right-of-way under either such Act to any person who: (1) is a party to a merger consummated after February 28, 1984, and prior to six months following the enactment of this Act; and (2) is a substantial energy reserve holder. Defines "merger" to include mergers, consolidations, or acquisitions whereby one person acquires control or a majority of the assets of any other person. Defines "substantial energy reserve holder" as any person who, individually or with affiliates, owns or has an interest in ten million barrels or more of proved reserves of crude oil, natural gas liquids equivalents, or natural gas equivalents. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-4923 98 hr 4923 Phantom Tax Reform and Least Cost Electric Energy Planning Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-23 1984-06-12 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] IA D H000206 42 Phantom Tax Reform and Least Cost Electric Energy Planning Act of 1984 - Title I: State Regulated Electric Utilities - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that a State regulatory authority may hold hearings with respect to the adoption of a least system cost plan (a plan for meeting the demand for electric energy services which is reliable and which meets or reduces the electric power demand of retail consumers at an estimated incremental system cost no greater than that of the least-cost similarly reliable and available alternative measures) for the electric utilities with respect to which the State regulatory authority has ratemaking authority. Authorizes a State regulatory authority which adopts a least system cost plan for an electric utility to approve or establish a rate schedule for such utility which provides for the ratemaking treatment of the investment tax credit and the depreciation expenses and accelerated cost recovery deductions in a manner which will further the purposes of the plan. Provides that such treatment shall apply in lieu of Federal income tax provisions regarding the treatment of such amounts for ratemaking purposes. Title II: Federally Regulated Electric Utilities - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct hearings with respect to the adoption and implementation of a least system cost plan for electric utilities which are subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Provides that if the Commission adopts such a plan for an electric utility, the Commission may, in approving or establishing a rate schedule for such utility, provide for such ratemaking treatment of the investment tax credit and of depreciation expenses and accelerated cost recovery deductions as will further the purposes of the plan and provide a current return to the ratepayers of the tax benefits attributable to such credit or deductions which exceeds the current return available under a specified adjustment to the methods for determin… 2025-08-29T17:37:37Z  
98-hr-4927 98 hr 4927 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-02-23 1984-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates, 180 days after enactment of this Act, the authority of the Secretary of Energy (formerly subject to congressional veto) to contract with any person who generates or holds title to high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for the acquisition and disposal of such waste or fuel, unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress before such deadline. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-s-2315 98 s 2315 A bill to amend the Energy Security Act and the National Energy Conservation Policy to repeal the statutory authorities administered by the Residential Energy Conservation Service and the Commercial and Apartment Conservation Service. Energy 1984-02-21 1984-02-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 2 Repeals the program providing for residential energy conservation plans for public utilities and home heating suppliers and the energy conservation program for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-4819 98 hr 4819 Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Ratemaking Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-09 1984-02-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] IA D B000298 1 Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Ratemaking Act of 1984 - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish a sound methodology to be used by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to determine just and reasonable tariffs for the transportation of crude oil on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). Directs FERC, in determining just and reasonable rates for the interstate transportation of petroleum through TAPS, to apply a traditional depreciated original cost ratemaking methodology. Directs FERC to: (1) determine an original cost rate base for TAPS in accordance with the general regulatory scheme used by FERC as of January 1, 1983, to set just and reasonable rates for interstate natural gas pipelines; (2) provide for a rate of return, including an allowance for inflation, on the equity portion of the depreciated original cost rate base; (3) determine the other components of the permissible tariff rates for TAPS; (4) set the final tariff rates for TAPS no later than 180 days following the effective date of this Act; and (5) allow any owner of TAPS up to one year from the effective date of the final tariffs within which to refund any overcharges. Provides FERC with authority to conduct such further proceedings and to take such further action as is necessary to regulate rates charged by the owners of TAPS. Provides the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals with sole jurisdiction over all petitions for review of the final tariff rate established by FERC for the transportation of oil through TAPS. 2025-08-29T17:40:38Z  
98-hr-4848 98 hr 4848 A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress. Energy 1984-02-09 1984-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 0 Terminates the authority (formerly subject to congressional veto) of the President under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to make a finding that the exportation of oil is in the national interest (thereby permitting export), unless within 180 days of the enactment of this Act the exercise of that authority is approved by an enactment of Congress. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
98-hr-4850 98 hr 4850 Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-09 1984-07-23 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 8 Nuclear Waste Transportation Safety Act of 1984 - Prohibits the transportation of any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from the site at which it is located or generated to any site other than a repository or test and evaluation facility. Exempts from such restrictions high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel that is to be transported by or under contract with the Department of Energy if the Secretary of Energy certifies: (1) compelling reasons of public health, safety, or national security require immediate removal of the waste or spent fuel to another site; (2) receipt of written approval of the appropriate official of each State through which, and the governing body of each Indian tribe through whose reservation, the waste or spent fuel is to be transported; and (3) adequate financial protection or indemnification to cover any public liability arising out of such transportation. Exempts from such restrictions waste or spent fuel to be transported by any person or governmental entity not under contract with the Department of Energy if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission certifies that such conditions are met. 2025-08-29T17:38:26Z  
98-hr-4855 98 hr 4855 Methanol Energy Policy Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-09 1984-05-15 Favorable Executive Comment Received From Synfuels Corp. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 40 Methanol Energy Policy Act of 1984 - Title I: Methanol Demonstration Program for Federal Vehicles - Requires the Secretary of Energy to acquire at least 1,000 methanol-powered passenger automobiles during FY 1985 and conduct studies with respect to the performance and maintenance of such vehicles. Requires that methanol be offered for sale to the public for use in other vehicles through September 30, 1989. Authorizes the Secretary to provide Federal agencies with such methanol-powered vehicles at their request. Requires the agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in studies related to such vehicles. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Title II: Demonstration Program for Methanol- Powered Buses - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to permit State and local entities which are eligible for grants under any other provision of such Act to apply to the Secretary of Transportation for grants for the acquisition of methanol-powered buses. Requires grant recipients to participate in a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall conduct studies and tests with respect to the performance and maintenance of such buses. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for supplemental grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for the demonstration program. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Title III: Interagency Commission on Methanol - Establishes the Interagency Commission on Methanol to develop and coordinate implementation of a national methanol energy policy. Requires the Commission to: (1) perform various studies with respect to the production, use, and promotion of methanol as a fuel; (2) develop a plan for the commercialization of methanol; (3) develop a public-awareness program on methanol as a transportation fuel; (4) coordinate Federal efforts with respect to methanol research and commercialization; and (5) ensure communication between Federal agencies involved in methanol demonstration projects and establish an informat… 2025-08-29T17:39:56Z  
98-hr-4860 98 hr 4860 Indian Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-09 1984-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 0 Indian Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1984 - Title I: Statement of Findings and Policy - Declares the findings and purposes of this Act. Title II: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Delineates the authority and duties of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement which shall be deemed to extend to Indian lands and tribes. Title III: Tribal Mining and Mineral Resources and Research Institutes - Makes Indian tribes eligible to participate as States in the Mining and Mineral Resources and Research Institutes program, on the condition that full Federal funding may be available for the establishment of tribal institutes which train members in disciplines related to the regulation of surface mining and reclamation operations. Requires the Advisory Committee on Mining and Mineral Research to include at least one representative of coal-owning Indian tribes. Title IV: Abandoned Mine Reclamation - Establishes in the Treasury the Tribal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. Outlines the procedure for collection and expenditure of funds used to implement the tribal reclamation program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, the regulations covering tribal reclamation plans. Title V: Control of the Environmental Impacts of Surface Coal Mining - Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register, within six months of enactment, the Federal regulatory procedure and performance standards for surface coal mining and reclamation operations. Presents criteria to be met by tribal programs seeking full or partial regulatory authority over surface coal-mining operations and reclamations. Imposes a Federal regulatory program for all aspects of the regulation of surface mining operations that have not been assumed by an approved tribal regulatory program. Requires the Secretary to continue Federal enforcement of the part of a tribal regulatory pr… 2025-08-29T17:39:19Z  
98-s-2287 98 s 2287 Petroleum Consumer Overcharge Restitution Act Energy 1984-02-09 1984-02-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 Petroleum Consumer Overcharge Restitution Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to disburse to the States: (1) funds from accounts held in escrow as a result of alleged petroleum pricing and allocation violations, subtracting amounts necessary to pay all identifiable legitimate overcharge claims; and (2) in addition to such funds, all other amounts hereafter collected as a result of petroleum pricing and allocation violations which are attributable to injuries to unidentifiable parties and are not necessary to satisfy the claims of identifiable injured claimants. States that such disbursements shall be available for energy conservation programs. Directs the Comptroller General to review the use of such funds. 2025-08-29T17:41:27Z  
98-s-2277 98 s 2277 Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 Energy 1984-02-08 1984-02-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 6 Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from acquiring voting securities that would provide ownership or control of a domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from acquiring, owning, or controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Defines a "major energy concern" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States: (1) whose average net production of crude oil in the previous calendar year exceeded 500,000 barrels per day; or (2) who is under the control of one or more foreign persons. Authorizes the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any aggrieved person to bring an action in the appropriate U.S. district court to enjoin such prohibited acts. Provides that temporary or permanent injunctive relief shall be granted upon proper showing. Provides that this Act shall not apply to an acquisition if the parties show that the transaction: (1) is likely to result in a material increase in new energy exploration, extraction, production, or conversion that cannot be achieved otherwise; or (2) is necessary to prevent one or both of the parties from becoming bankrupt. 2025-08-29T17:39:06Z  
98-hr-4766 98 hr 4766 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide that certain large electric utility rate increases may not take effect for one year. Energy 1984-02-07 1984-02-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2] AR R B000422 1 Amends the Federal Power Act to provide that electric utility rate increases which exceed the electric utility rates for the previous calendar year by more than 20 percent shall not take effect for one year after such rate increases have been filed with and approved or adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Requires the Commission to study and report to Congress on: (1) the sufficiency of the statutory directive which permits the Commission to distinguish between conventional sources of electric power and newer sources in establishing electric power rates; and (2) the general standards which apply to the determination of electric power rates under electric power pooling arrangements. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-4742 98 hr 4742 A bill to remove an impediment to oil and gas leasing at the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas. Energy 1984-02-02 1984-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. House Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] TX D O000107 8 Permits the Secretary of the Interior to lease lands within the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas, for oil and gas exploration, even though such lands are incorporated into and a part of the city of Corpus Christi. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-hr-4690 98 hr 4690 Nuclear Waste Management Fee Adjustment Procedures Act of 1984 Energy 1984-01-31 1984-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Nuclear Waste Management Fee Adjustment Procedures Act of 1984 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the adjustment, following approval of a construction authorization application for a first repository, of the fees assessed for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Bases such adjustments on construction costs occurring during the previous year. Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration of such annual fee adjustments. 2025-08-29T17:40:33Z  
98-s-2233 98 s 2233 A bill to increase the amount a State may set aside for low-cost weatherization under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. Energy 1984-01-30 1984-01-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Amends the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the amount of funds which a State may set aside for low-cost residential weatherization or other energy-related home repair for low-income households. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-s-2230 98 s 2230 Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1984 Energy 1984-01-27 1984-01-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Natural Gas Market Correction Act of 1984 - Declares that any contract for the first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include a volume adjustment option with respect to any natural gas the first sale delivery of which could occur pursuant to such contract at any time after the effective date of this Act and before July 1, 1984. Defines a "volume adjustment option" as a contract provision under which the purchaser may elect to refuse to take delivery under such contract of any volume of natural gas without incurring an obligation to pay any fee or charge with respect to the natural gas not delivered pursuant to such election. Provides, subject to certain exceptions, that the purchase by any natural gas pipeline company of any natural gas which is delivered on any day after the effective date of this Act and before July 1, 1984, at an excessive price shall be considered as fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewing cost passthroughs. Considers the price of natural gas delivered to any natural gas pipeline company on any day excessive if that price exceeds the price of any other natural gas not delivered to such pipeline company on that day but which could have been acquired by such pipeline company for delivery on that day under any contract to which the pipeline is a party. Considers the purchase of any natural gas, by any natural gas pipeline company, which is not determined to be in the public interest, or which is the result of careless of imprudent business practices, to be fraud, abuse, or similar grounds for purposes of FERC reviewing cost passthroughs. Requires every natural gas pipeline company to file monthly with FERC: (1) a statement concerning the volume adjustment clause, as well as steps it has taken to achieve the lowest possible weighted average acquisition cost of natural gas; and (2) a modification of the costs to be recovered by the pipeline under a "purchased gas adjustment clause" (as defined in the Natural Gas Act), if t… 2025-08-29T17:39:26Z  
98-hr-4635 98 hr 4635 Coal Export Enhancement Act of 1984 Energy 1984-01-24 1984-02-03 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 25 Coal Export Enhancement Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, a Federal Coal Export Commission which shall meet at least four times a year for consultation on activities leading to increased cooperation among entities involved in U.S. coal exports, with the goal of expanding the U.S. share of the international coal market. Requires the Commission to examine the potential for small- and medium- sized coal companies to enter the export coal trade through export trading companies. Requires the Commission to submit its report to the President and the Congress within two years of its first meeting. Terminates the Commission upon submission of its report. 2025-08-29T17:41:23Z  
98-hconres-231 98 hconres 231 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that low-income individuals should receive assistance in paying bills for home heating. Energy 1983-11-18 1983-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 55 Expresses the sense of Congress that the public and private sectors should establish programs to assist low-income individuals in meeting heating fuel and weatherization costs. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hr-4512 98 hr 4512 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1983 Energy 1983-11-18 1983-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 2 Consumer Products Energy Efficiency Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide that a labeling rule applicable to a consumer product covered under such Act shall require the disclosure, in any printed matter displayed or distributed at the time of sale of such product, of information which is required under such Act to be disclosed on the product's label or in advertising related to such product. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to require a manufacturer of a covered product to which a labeling rule applies to disclose in any of its advertisements the information which is required to be disclosed on the product's label. Requires that such disclosures be made in a manner likely to assist consumers in making purchasing decisions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to make available to consumers comparative guides of each type and class of covered products, indicating its energy efficiency and annual operating cost. Directs the Secretary to prescribe energy standards for water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces, which shall be no less than the median energy efficiency for each type of product for 1980 and which shall be based upon test procedures prescribed by the Secretary. Includes as factors to be considered by the Secretary in doing a cost-benefit analysis with respect to an energy efficiency standard: (1) the effect of such standard on the promotion of domestic production; and (2) the effect of such standard on the reduction of unemployment and the improvement of the economy. Requires that the Secretary's annual report on the energy conservation program for consumer products include information on the percentage of covered products which are imported and on the percentage of components of covered products which are imported. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe energy efficiency standards for covered products if the Secretary determines, among other factors, that an improvement of 20 percent or more in the energy efficiency of the products is technologically… 2025-08-29T17:42:03Z  
98-s-2150 98 s 2150 Federal Power Act Amendments of 1983 Energy 1983-11-18 1983-11-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 0 Federal Power Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Federal Power Act to define the term "qualified exemption applicant" as any person, State, or municipality which: (1) meets the requirements of an application for exemption from the regulation of water power and resources development under such Act; and (2) has property interests necessary for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, exclusive of any property interests necessary for a transmission right of way. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give preference when issuing preliminary permits or licenses for hydroelectric projects to qualified exemption applicants and to applicants who have the necessary property interests for the development of a proposed hydroelectric project, in addition to States and municipalities which apply for such permits or licenses, except where the Commission decides that project development should be undertaken by the Government or where another permit or license applicant has substantially superior plans for such a project. Provides that when a licensee exercises the power of eminent domain, the amount of compensation to be paid by the licensee to the property owner shall be based on the highest and best use for which the property subject to condemnation may be put. 2025-08-29T17:39:41Z  
98-s-2154 98 s 2154 A bill related to "Special Tar Sand" areas in Utah. Energy 1983-11-18 1983-11-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 1 Amends the Mineral Land Leasing Act of 1920 to permit the owner of an oil and gas lease, containing portions located both inside and outside a special tar sand area, to convert the entire lease to a combined hydrocarbon lease, provided that the portion located within the special tar sand area had been included in an application for conversion filed before November 17, 1983. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-hr-4467 98 hr 4467 A bill to encourage cogeneration activities by gas utility holding company systems. Energy 1983-11-17 1983-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 4 Permits a gas utility holding company registered under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to invest in or acquire interests in cogeneration facilities. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  

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