S 1806 · 96th Congress · Energy

Energy Mobilization Board Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-24· Sponsored by Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1979-09-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Energy Mobilization Board Act of 1979 - Establishes the Energy Mobilization Board to administer jointly with the Department of Energy a priority energy project program. Authorizes the Board to decide and administer all matters within the jurisdiction of the Board under this Act, and to take final action on any such matters, except as otherwise stated. Sets forth the power and authority of the Board, and stipulates that the Board shall not interfere with labor-management relations or take any actions which conflict with the terms of existing labor- management contracts. Directs the Board to periodically review its activities under this Act and report to the Congress on the functioning of the selection and designation process for priority energy projects, and other matters. Authorizes any person planning or proposing an energy project to apply to the Secretary of Energy for the selection of such project as a candidate priority energy project. Requires that such application identify all Federal, State, and local licensing or permitting actions necessary for approval and development of such project and to contain detailed information of the project's design, economics, and environmenta…

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3 Democrats5 Republicans