HR 4985 · 96th Congress · Energy

Priority Energy Project Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-07-27· Sponsored by Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1308 passed in lieu.(1979-11-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1979-11-01
Yea 299Nay 107
PassedHouse · 1979-11-01
Yea 299Nay 107

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Purposes and Definitions - 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. Title II: Priority Projects - 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 in designating a priority energy project shall not be considered as a "major Federal action" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to determine whether any Federal action relating to the Priority Energy Project, after it has been so designated and prior to establishing the Project Schedule, will be a "major Federal action" for purposes of compliance with 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. Directs the President to make any decisions or perform any actions i…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats5 Republicans1 Independent