HR 9695 · 93th Congress · Energy
National Energy Research and Development Policy Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics.(1973-07-30)
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National Energy Research and Development Policy Act - Title I: Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to establish a national program of scientific research and applied technology adequate to meet enumerated objectives, including: (1) to develop the technology base necessary to support development of options for future energy policy decisions; (2) to formulate policies for the conservation of present energy resources; and (3) to promote research and development of adequate energy systems to support essential needs. Establishes an Energy Research Management Project to be composed of specified officials, including the Director of the National Science Foundation, who shall serve as Chairman. Provides that the Management Project shall have an Administrator who shall also serve as the Staff Director. Directs the Management Project to: (1) formulate a comprehensive energy research and development strategy for the Federal Government; (2) utilize the funds authorized by this Act to advance the energy research and development strategy through specified means; (3) identify opportunities to accelerate the commercial application of new energy technologies; and (4) establish procedures fo…
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Cosponsors (10)
8 Democrats2 Republicans