Department of Energy Civilian Programs 1979 Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Energy Civilian Programs 1979 Authorization Act - 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 Application; (5) the Office of Consumer Affairs and Competition; and (6) the Task Force on Regulatory Reform. 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: Administrative Amendments to the Department of Energy Organization Act - Amends the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act to establish an Office of Administration within the Department, to be headed by a presidentially appointed Administrator and to which all functions of the Director of Administration of DOE shall be transferred. Creates an Office of Competition and Consumer Affairs within the Department of Energy. Transfers the function…