HR 10014 · 95th Congress · Energy

Coal Priority Transportation Act

Introduced 1977-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Public Works and Transportation.(1977-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coal Priority Transportation Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish energy priority routes for transportation of coal between regions of coal demand and coal supply without eliminating competition or violating antitrust laws. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to secure rights-of-way for coal pipelines over such priority routes. Title I: Transportation of Coal - Requires the identification of regions which are principal locations of coal supply and of coal demand to be published in the Federal Register after public hearings are held and all relevant data or information is presented. Enjoins submission of applications proposing priority energy routes by any carrier or prospective carrier by coal pipeline, to the Secretary of Energy who reviews and thereafter determines such routes. Authorizes the Secretary to certify any combination of one or more common carriers to transport coal over such established routes. Allows such carriers to enter into contracts with shippers or coal suppliers, filing such contract (or application for such a contract) with the Secretary for approval and public inspection. Restricts such contracts to not more than 30 years and, for railroads, to unit…

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