HR 1356 · 94th Congress · Energy

Energy Self-Sufficiency Act

Introduced 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-01-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Energy Self-Sufficiency Act - Establishes within the Office of the Federal Energy Administration an Emergency Coal Office whose Administrator shall be the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration. Authorizes the Administrator to take necessary action to insure the maximum increase in the production, transportation, and conversion of coal so long as the present energy crisis exists. Permits the Administrator to set goals, to enter into contracts, to issue orders, and to make loans to insure increased production transportation, and conversion of coal or its derivatives as a source of energy. Allows the Administrator to issue certificates of compliance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related provisions of law, after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Authorizes the Administrator to set up a labor board to mediate contracts respecting terms of employment of persons involved in the production, transportation, and conversion of coal. Enables the Administrator to regulate the export of coal or its derivatives essential to the production of energ…

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