HR 1706 · 101th Congress · Energy

Cofiring Promotion Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.(1989-04-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cofiring Promotion Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish and implement a research and demonstration program for cofiring natural gas with coal in utility and large industrial boilers; and (2) enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate parties for demonstrating cofiring technology. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) include cofiring activities within the scope of the research and development income tax credit; (2) apply the accelerated cost recovery system to cofiring equipment; and (3) exclude depreciation associated with cofiring equipment from taxable income under the alternative minimum tax.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans