HR 3192 · 95th Congress · Energy

National Energy Extension Service Act

Introduced 1977-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1977-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1977. (1) for nonnuclear energy research, development and demonstration of fossil, solar, geothermal and other forms of energy, and for energy conservation and education, $1,175,671,000; and (2) for environmental research and safety, basic energy sciences, and related nonnuclear programs, $463,742,000. Title I: Nonnuclear Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of fossil energy development, including coal, petroleum, natural gas, solar energy, and geothermal energy development programs. Imposes limits and conditions on fossil energy development programs. Stipulates that authorizations for fossil energy demonstration plants shall expire at the end of three fiscal years without further Congressional action. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a price-support program for demonstration of municipal solid waste processing systems. Imposes limitations on the use of funds for additional nonnuclear programs without specific authorization by Congress. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Researc…

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