Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Oil Shale Commercialization Test Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a Federal program to test the commercial, social, and environmental viability of oil shale technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to (1) establish a program to determine the commercial viability of as many as three oil shale retorting technologies; (2) invite proposals from interested persons for the design, construction, and operation of oil shale commercial demonstration projects; and (3) select as many as three such proposals and enter into contracts or cooperative agreements for the implementation of such projects. Sets forth considerations for the Secretary in selecting projects. Requires that all projects authorized by this Act be located at a single site if possible, on specified lands to be selected by the Secretary, giving priority to lands located at the Naval Oil Shale Reserves. Stipulates that the selection of a site other than at the Naval Oil Shale Reserves shall not be made unless such site would (1) provide information on commercial viability not attainable on lands of the Naval Oil Shade Reserves, or (2) reduce the necessary Federal expenditure. Requires the Secre…