S 3888 · 94th Congress · Energy
Petroleum Decontrol and Deconcentration Act
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Introduced2
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1976-10-01)
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Petroleum Decontrol and Deconcentration Act - Title I: Industry Competition - Prohibits, five years after the date of enactment of this Act, petroleum producers from controlling any interest in petroleum refining, transportation, or marketing assets. Prohibits the acquisition of additional substantial refining, marketing, or transportation assets by substantial petroleum producers after January 1, 1977. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to exempt corporations formed or reorganized as a result of compliance with this Act from provisions of the antitrust laws with respect to interlocking directorates for a period not to exceed one year. Requires producers subject to the provisions of this Act to submit plans to the Commission for the divestiture of prohibited assets within 18 months after the enactment of this Act. Imposes civil penalties of up to $100,000 for an individual and up to $1,000,000 for a corporation for violations of the provisions of this Act. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $100,000 for violations of lawful orders issued by the Commission pursuant to this Act. Stipulates that each day of a continuing violation shall be deemed a separate offense. Title II: Tempor…
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