National Energy Policy Act of 1990

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Energy Policy Act of 1990 - Establishes as national goals: (1) the identification of an appropriate mix of policies with the potential to stabilize and reduce the generation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the United States; and (2) the evaluation of the implications of such policies to enable the United States to comply with any obligations under an international framework convention on global climate change. Title I: Energy Policy Initiatives - Mandates that the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress (and each subsequent Plan) include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Prescribes strategy guidelines. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection within the Department of Energy to participate in: (1) global climate change policy considerations; and (2) least-cost energy strategy formulation. Requires the Director to contract with the National Research Council for the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering (the Academies) to review and report to the Congress on greenhouse gases and global climate change. Requires the Preside…