A bill to amend the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980 to provide for additional authorizations, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980 to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1984 and 1985 to be used by for the use of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in carrying out such Act. Provides that the ocean thermal energy conversion facilities to be authorized and regulated under such Act shall be facilities located in whole or in part between the highwater mark and the seaward boundary of the territorial sea. Prohibits the issuance of a license for the ownership, construction, or operation of an ocean thermal energy conversion facility if the proposed facility will be documented under the laws of a foreign nation. Provides that marine environmental protection and safety regulations shall apply only to ocean thermal energy conversion facilities which have major components, other than water intake or discharge pipes, located seaward of the highwater mark. Makes technical and conforming amendments. Requires the Administrator to report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the administration of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980 during each of FY 1984 …