Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Programs 1981 Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Programs 1981 Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Department of Energy operating expenses for the following programs: (1) fossil energy coal, oil, and gas; (2) conservation; (3) solar technology; (3) solar applications; (4) biomass energy systems; and (5) nuclear fission energy. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant project in New Mexico. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for high-level radioactive waste disposal. Prohibits funding any person advocating a position on any authorized activity. Directs the Secretary to: (1) study and report to the appropriate congressional committees concerning low-level radioactive waste disposal techniques; (2) carry out a high-level liquid nuclear waste management demonstration project at West Valley, New York, in accordance with specified guidelines; and (3) study and make recommendations to Congress concerning the fiscal impact of the West Valley project. Authorizes fiscal year 1981 appropriations for the following programs: (1) nuclear fusion; (2) geother…