Priority Energy Project Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Priority Energy Project Act of 1979 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to provide for a coordinated, simplified, and prompt process for Federal approval of nonnuclear energy facilities which are determined to be in the national interest. Authorizes the President to establish an Energy Mobilization Board to be composed of members appointed by the President. Sets forth the general duties and powers of such Board. Stipulates that any action by the Board shall not be considered as a "major Federal action" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Directs the Board to designate Priority Energy Projects based on specified criteria and to publish a Project Decision Schedule containing deadlines for all Federal actions relating to such projects. Authorizes waivers of Federal, State, or local law upon the Board's determination that any Federal, State, or local time requirement for agency action is unreasonable and would impede the making of any agency decision. Specifies the procedure for obtaining such waivers. Limits judicial review to cases of absolute necessity involving alleged denial of rights under the United States Constitution or violations of st…