Department of Energy Civilian Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Energy Civilian Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1979 - Title I: Energy Use, Application, Conservation, and Regulation - Authorizes specific appropriations to the Department of Energy to carry out the functions assigned to: (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (2) the Economic Regulatory Administration; (3) the Energy Information Administration, (4) the Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Applications; (5) the Assistant Secretary for Resources Applications; (6) the Office of Consumer Affairs and Competition established by title II of this Act; (7) the Office of the Secretary for the purposes of the Task Force on Regulatory Reform; and (8) the Assistant Secretary for Energy Technology. Imposes vanpool vehicle purchase restrictions on the use of funds. Prohibits appropriated funds being used for purposes other than those specified in this Act. Enumerates certain limitations on the use of funds. Title II: Amendments to Energy Conservation and Production Act and Certain Other Energy-Related Acts - Creates an Office of Competition and Consumer Affairs within the Department of Energy. Transfers to such office the functions of advising and makin…