Energy Research and Development Administration Authorization Act of 1977 and 1978—Military Applications

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Military Application - Title I: National Defense Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for operating expenses, weapons activities, special materials production, and other related national defense programs. Lists amounts authorized for plant and capital equipment on a project-by-project basis. Amends prior authorization acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modification in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title III: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration to be available no earlier than October 1, 1978, for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Stipulates that all restrictions imposed upon amounts appropriated in fiscal y…