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105-hr-4798 105 hr 4798 Electricity Consumer, Worker, and Environmental Protection Act of 1998 Energy 1998-10-10 1998-10-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] OH D K000336 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Federal Standards for Electricity Services Title II: State Standards for Electricity Service Electricity Consumer, Worker, and Environmental Protection Act of 1998 - Title I: Federal Standards for Electricity Service - Subjects electric utility industry workers to the jurisdiction of the 1994 National Skills Standards Act and title V of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. Subjects all generating plants to State and Federal general industry requirements as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and mandates periodic government inspection. (Sec. 101) Prescribes continuing employment guidelines for a specified transition period in the event of any transfer of ownership of any divisions or units within an electric utility. (Sec. 102) Establishes a right of privacy with respect to consumer billing, payment, specific usage and appliance information obtained by the seller in the normal course of business. Prescribes guidelines governing: (1) consumer privacy; (2) disclosures for retail electricity bills; (3) dispute resolution of billing complaints; and (4) quality standards for sellers and distributors of retail electric service. (Sec. 107) Mandates that each State create a not-for-profit membership corporation to be known as the "Citizens' Utility Board, Inc." (State CUB) to represent and promote the interests of a State's residential consumers of electricity. (Sec. 108) Amends the Federal Power Act to establish within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) an Office of the Consumer Counsel (the Office) to represent energy consumers during FERC proceedings that may affect wholesale or retail electric or gas service, prices, and practices. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 109) Prohibits any Federal or State authority from requiring consumers to subsidize the costs of owning or operating any power plant owned by an investor-owned company, except any facility or power plant that qualifies for support from the National Electric Public Benefi… 2025-08-21T16:14:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4798
105-hr-4755 105 hr 4755 To provide for the collection and interpretation of state of the art, non-intrusive 3-dimensional seismic data on certain federal lands in Alaska, and for other purposes. Energy 1998-10-08 1998-10-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2010) House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to instruct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise findings for Arctic Coastal Plain lands whose petroleum resources have been assessed by the U.S. Geological Survey within the past three years using two-dimensional seismic data originally collected and analyzed more than ten years before enactment of this Act; and (2) reassess the in-place petroleum resources of such lands using data obtained from three-dimensional seismic exploration. 2025-04-07T15:23:30Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4755
105-hr-4715 105 hr 4715 Power Bill Energy 1998-10-07 1998-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5] NC R B001135 0 Power Bill - Amends the Federal Power Act to declare that its prohibition against mandatory retail wheeling and sham wholesale transactions does not affect any State or local government authority under State law with respect to electric energy sale (or, as currently, transmission) directly to an ultimate consumer. Prescribes guidelines for State-imposed reciprocity governing access to electric utility transmission and distribution facilities. Grants cooperatively owned sellers or distributors of electricity the right, as consumer-owned cooperatives, to engage in any activity or provide any service lawfully carried out by any other seller or distributor of electricity in the State. Authorizes a State or State regulatory authority to impose charges upon purchases of retail electric energy services, including fees: (1) to recover costs incurred by an electric utility that become unrecoverable due to the availability of retail electric service choice; and (2) to pay all reasonable costs associated with governmental requirements regarding decommissioning of nuclear generating units. (Sec. 4) Declares that, as of January 1, 1999, new electric utility contracts for purchase or sale shall no longer be subject to specified requirements encouraging cogeneration and small power production. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to promulgate regulations to assure recovery of all costs associated with purchases of electric energy or capacity from a cogeneration and small power production facility by electric utilities. (Sec. 5) Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Prescribes guidelines for Federal and State access to books and records of electric utility holding companies and their affiliates. Prescribes implementation guidelines. (Sec. 6) Requires State laws or regulations for the recovery of stranded costs to be filed with FERC as a prerequisite to State receipt of Federal energy assistance. Precludes any modification or repeal of such laws or regulations for seven years after such f… 2025-08-21T16:13:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4715
105-hr-4707 105 hr 4707 To prohibit Federal agencies from planning the sale of the Southeastern Power Administration. Energy 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] TN D G000309 0 Prohibits any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality from studying, undertaking any plan regarding, or commencing negotiations for the sale of the Southeastern Power Administration, including any of its facilities used in connection with electric energy generation it markets. 2025-01-02T17:51:30Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4707
105-hr-4633 105 hr 4633 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for FERC Project No. 9401, the Mt. Hope Waterpower Project. Energy 1998-09-25 1998-09-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a specified licensee, to extend commencement of construction of the Mt. Hope Waterpower Project until August 3, 2002. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4633
105-hr-4598 105 hr 4598 To protect the sanctity of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders with respect to coalbed methane gas. Energy 1998-09-18 1998-09-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] WY R C000962 0 Declares that the United States shall not deem as an infringement upon its ownership rights certain existing Federal contracts and leases covering land conveyed by the United States that in turn convey to surface patent holders any rights to coalbed methane gas exploration, extraction, sales, or production. Declares this Act applicable only to land with respect to which the United States owns coal reserved to it in a patent issued under specified Federal law. States that this Act does not: (1) apply to any tribally-owned or State-owned interest in coal or land; or (2) limit the right of any person who entered into a contract or lease for federally-owned coal before, on or after the date of enactment of this Act to mine and remove such coal, and to release coalbed methane without liability to surface patent holders with rights to explore for, extract, sell, or produce coalbed methane. 2025-04-07T15:23:30Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4598
105-hr-4604 105 hr 4604 To direct the Minerals Management Service to grant the State of Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field. Energy 1998-09-18 1998-09-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] LA R T000058 7 Prescribes guidelines under which State lessees may withhold payment of Federal offshore royalties owed to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act if such lessees pay the State of Louisiana, on or before such royalty due date, 44 cents for every dollar of royalty withheld. Requires such lessees to report quarterly to the Director of the Minerals Management Service on the Federal leases for which the royalty payments are withheld. Identifies such State lessees as holders of lease rights in certain State leases during a specified Critical Time Period who did not also hold lease rights in a specified Federal lease. 2025-01-02T17:51:29Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4604
105-hr-4432 105 hr 4432 Electric System Reliability Act of 1998 Energy 1998-08-06 1998-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: FERC Authority to Certify Self-Regulating Reliability Organizations Title II: FERC Authority to Require Independent System Operators, to Require Divestiture of Generation Facilities, and to Prohibit Preferential Transmission Service Title III: Interconnection Title IV: Exempt Transmitting Utilities Electric System Reliability Act of 1998 - Title I: FERC Authority to Certify Self-Regulating Reliability Organizations - Amends the Federal Power Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction over electric reliability organizations (EROs), all system operators, and all users of the bulk-power system for purposes of approving and enforcing compliance with U.S. standards. (Sec. 101) Mandates that users of the bulk-power system comply with standards established by the North American Electric Reliability Council and the regional reliability councils that exist on the date of enactment of this Act. Prescribes guidelines governing registration and establishment of standards. Empowers FERC to approve from among competing applications only the one ERO deemed most likely to provide a reliable bulk-power system. Prohibits an ERO from: (1) establishing or operating a market for the sale, purchase, or exchange of electric energy; (2) filing any standard that establishes commercial terms for the sale, purchase, or exchange of electric energy; or (3) impeding effective competition. Mandates that: (1) the United States enter into international agreements with the Governments of Canada and Mexico to provide for compliance with standards and with ERO effectiveness in implementing its responsibilities; and (2) every system operator be an ERO member. Grants an ERO disciplinary and enforcement powers. Directs an ERO to conduct periodic assessments of the reliability and adequacy of the interconnected bulk-power system in North America and to report its findings annually to FERC. (Sec. 102) Sets forth a re… 2025-08-21T16:13:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4432
105-hr-4462 105 hr 4462 To transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes, Georgia, from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Secretary of the Army, and for other purposes. Energy 1998-08-06 1998-08-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9] GA R D000168 0 Transfers the ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes, Georgia, from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Secretary of the Army. Permits electrical power generated through releases of water from such Lakes to be sold only at market rates. 2025-01-02T17:51:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4462
105-hr-4511 105 hr 4511 Electric Power Consumer Rate Relief Act of 1998 Energy 1998-08-06 1998-08-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] NY R W000099 5 Electric Power Consumer Rate Relief Act of 1998 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide that a State regulatory authority may ensure that rates charged by qualifying small power producers and qualifying cogenerators to purchasing electric utilities: (1) are just and reasonable to consumers of the purchasing utility and in the public interest; and (2) do not exceed the incremental cost at the time of delivery to such utility of alternative electric energy and capacity. Authorizes a State regulatory authority to: (1) establish programs for monitoring the operating and efficiency performance of in-State cogeneration and small power production facilities in order to determine whether they meet Federal Energy Regulatory Commission standards; and (2) require that a contract entered into before the date of enactment of this Act be amended to conform to State requirements governing rates to retail electric consumers. 2025-08-21T16:13:14Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4511
105-hr-4234 105 hr 4234 To require the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a plan to ensure that all amounts accrued on the books of the United States Enrichment Corporation for the disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride will be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride. Energy 1998-07-15 1998-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] KY R W000413 3 Instructs the Secretary of Energy to prepare for mandatory inclusion in the President's budget request for FY 2000 a plan and proposed legislation to ensure that all amounts accrued on the books of the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) for the disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride will be used to commence construction, by January 31, 2004, and operate an onsite facility at each of the gaseous diffusion plants at Paducah, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio, to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride. Prohibits the withdrawal of such amounts from either the USEC Fund or the Working Capital Account until one year after the date on which the President submits the FY 2000 budget request to the Congress. 2025-04-07T15:33:40Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4234
105-hr-4215 105 hr 4215 To require the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a plan to ensure that all amounts accrued on the books of the United States Enrichment Corporation for the disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride will be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride. Energy 1998-07-14 1998-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] KY R W000413 1 Instructs the Secretary of Energy to prepare for mandatory inclusion in the President's budget request for FY 2000 a plan and proposed legislation to ensure that all amounts accrued on the books of the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) for the disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride will be used to commence construction, by January 31, 2004, and operate an onsite facility at each of the gaseous diffusion plants at Paducah, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio, to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride. Prohibits the withdrawal of such amounts from either the USEC Fund or the Working Capital Account until one year after the date on which the President submits the FY 2000 budget request to the Congress. 2025-04-07T15:33:40Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4215
105-hr-4183 105 hr 4183 State Electric and Consumer Empowerment Act of 1998 Energy 1998-06-25 1998-07-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 4 State Electric and Consumer Empowerment Act of 1998 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to declare that each State regulatory authority may: (1) ensure that rates charged by qualifying small power producers and qualifying cogenerators are just and reasonable and do not exceed the incremental cost at the time of delivery to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy and capacity; (2) establish programs for monitoring the performance of in-State cogeneration and small power production facilities to determine whether they meet Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) standards for qualifying facilities; and (3) require that any pre-existing contracts be amended to conform to the requirements of this Act. Declares that nothing in such Act or any other law shall prohibit a State or FERC from ensuring that all costs associated with electric energy purchases from qualifying cogenerators or small power producers are recovered by the purchaser. 2025-08-21T16:14:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4183
105-hr-4081 105 hr 4081 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Arkansas. Energy 1998-06-18 1998-10-26 Became Public Law No: 105-283. House Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3] AR R H001014 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a specified licensee, to extend the time required for commencement of construction of a specified hydroelectric project in Arkansas for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods. 2025-04-07T15:34:01Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4081
105-hr-4017 105 hr 4017 Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998 Energy 1998-06-09 1998-09-28 Laid on the table. See S. 417 for further action. (consideration: CR H9104) House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 1 Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1999 through 2003 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals. (Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1999 through 2003 to implement the weatherization program. (Sec. 4) Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend until October 1, 2003, Federal agency authority to enter into new energy savings performance contracts. (Sec. 6) Repeals termination of the President's authority to require either allocation or priority contract performance of materials supplies and equipment in order to maximize domestic energy supplies under certain energy contingencies (thereby making such authority permanent). (Sec. 7) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to set forth a statutory mechanism for the allocation of credit for specified biodiesel fuel use by a fleet or covered person. Requires the Secretary to allocate one credit to a fleet or covered person for each qualifying volume of the biodiesel component of fuel containing at least 20 percent biodiesel by volume (B-20) purchased for use by the fleet or covered person in vehicles owned or operated by the fleet or covered person that weigh more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. Permits the Secretary to lower the B-20 requirement for reasons related to cold start, safety, or vehicle function considerations. Prohibits the allocation of credits for a purchase of biodiesel: (1) for use in alternative fueled vehicles; or (2) that is required by Federal or State law. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of a fleet or covered person receiving a credit allocation, to treat that purchase as the acquisition of one alternative fueled vehicle which the fleet or covered person is required to acquire by such Act. (Sec. 8) Requires the head of each Federal agency to report annually to the Congress on compliance wi… 2025-04-07T15:33:57Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4017
105-hr-3962 105 hr 3962 To provide for the ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs. Energy 1998-05-22 1998-06-01 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] CO R H000444 2 States that certain amounts for Federal royalty oil purchases invoiced by the Secretary of the Interior and paid in full before the date of enactment of this Act are ratified and deemed to be the purchaser's total obligation to the United States, subject to adjustment to reconcile billed volumes with delivered volumes (provided that all purchased royalty oil volumes were processed or used, or exchanged for other crude oil on a volume or equivalent basis that was processed or used, in the refiner's domestic refineries). 2025-04-07T15:23:30Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3962
105-hr-3976 105 hr 3976 Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1998 Energy 1998-05-22 1998-06-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] LA R T000058 13 Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1998 - Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Prescribes procedural guidelines for both Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and State access to records of a holding company (including subsidiaries, associates and affiliates) of a public utility or natural gas company. Instructs FERC to promulgate a final rule to exempt specified holding companies from such access requirements. Requires FERC to exempt any person or transaction from such access requirements if it finds that regulation of such person or transaction is irrelevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public utility company. Retains the jurisdiction of FERC and State commissions to determine whether a public utility company may recover in rates any costs of affiliate transactions. Declares this Act inapplicable to: (1) the United States; (2) a State or its political subdivision; and (3) a foreign governmental authority not operating in the United States. Grants FERC certain Federal Power Act enforcement powers. Transfers from the Securities and Exchange Commission to FERC all books and records that relate primarily to the functions vested in FERC by this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Federal Power Act to repeal its conflict of jurisdiction guidelines. 2025-08-21T16:14:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3976
105-hr-3932 105 hr 3932 Federal Oil Royalty Protection Act of 1998 Energy 1998-05-21 1998-06-01 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 15 Federal Oil Royalty Protection Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish separate rules to govern the calculation of the value for Federal royalty purposes of crude oil produced by independent and integrated producers from any Federal onshore or Outer Continental Shelf lease. Prescribes requirements and optional features of such rules with respect to: (1) integrated producers; (2) independent producers' gross proceeds; or (3) independent producers' market-based methods. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish a single set of rules to govern such calculations if it is determined not to establish separate rules. (Sec. 4) Declares all royalty rate reductions for stripper and heavy oil granted by the Secretary for oil produced from any Federal onshore lease cancelled as of the first day of the first production month following enactment of this Act. Requires a lessee to remit royalties at the rate established under its lease as of the first full production month following enactment of this Act. Retains existing royalty rate reductions for stripper and heavy oil applicable to independent producers' leases until September 1999 or (if earlier) cancellation by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to grant royalty rate reductions under specified circumstances. (Sec. 5) Prohibits the rate charged to any Outer Continental Shelf lessee or lease operator for oil or gas transportation on any pipeline from the lease to an onshore sales or delivery point from exceeding actual oil pipeline transportation costs as determined by the Secretary, plus a reasonable rate of return not to exceed the prime rate. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to: (1) promptly review and determine the extent to which each Mineral Leasing Act holder of a right-of-way or permit, and each pipeline operator, has complied with specified statutory requirements; and (2) revoke such right-of-way or permit for non-compliance with such Act. (Sec. 7) Amends the 1998 Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Act to repeal the pro… 2025-08-21T16:11:49Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3932
105-hr-3941 105 hr 3941 Assisting Acquisition of Russian Material Act (AARM Act) Energy 1998-05-21 1998-06-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] OH D S001004 2 Assisting Acquisition of Russian Material Act (AARM Act) - Amends the United States Enrichment Corporation Privatization Act regarding uranium transfers and sales to authorize the Secretary of Energy to: (1) purchase and hold any amount of any contract obligation of the United States Executive Agent to acquire Russian highly enriched uranium (HEU) converted to low-enriched uranium under the Russian HEU Agreement; and (2) resell such material according to prescribed guidelines. Confers jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts for violations of such Act without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties. 2025-08-21T16:14:45Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3941
105-hr-3875 105 hr 3875 Coastal States Protection Act Energy 1998-05-14 1998-06-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4298) House Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-22] CA D C001036 24 Coastal States Protection Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease for mineral exploration, development, or production on submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf that are seaward or adjacent to lands beneath navigable waters of a coastal State whose Governor has placed a moratorium on such activities with respect to oil, gas, or other minerals. 2025-08-21T16:12:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3875
105-hr-3887 105 hr 3887 To prohibit oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes. Energy 1998-05-14 1998-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 15 Prohibits any drilling activity (including any slant or directional drilling) to extract oil or gas from submerged lands in any of the Great Lakes. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce such prohibition. 2025-01-02T17:50:23Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3887
105-hr-3820 105 hr 3820 To repeal a limitation on use of appropriations to issue rules with respect to the valuation of crude oil for royalty purposes. Energy 1998-05-07 1998-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 27 Amends the 1998 Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Act to repeal a certain limitation on the use of appropriations to issue a notice of final rulemaking with respect to crude oil valuation for royalty purposes. 2025-04-07T15:33:49Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3820
105-hr-3610 105 hr 3610 National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 1998 Energy 1998-03-31 1998-10-12 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] PA R G000439 130 National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 1998 - Authorizes the oilheat industry to conduct a referendum through a qualified industry organization among retailers and wholesalers for the creation of a National Oilheat Research Alliance to develop programs concerning oilheat research and development, safety issues, consumer education, and training. Defines industry to include those persons involved in the production, transportation, and sale of oilheat, and in the manufacture and distribution of oilheat utilization equipment, in the United States (but not the ultimate consumers of oilheat). Permits State industry trade association participation in such Alliance. Prescribes guidelines for Alliance membership and representation. Requires the Alliance to: (1) levy and collect annual assessments on the wholesale sale of No. 1 distillate and No. 2 dyed distillate sufficient to cover Alliance plans and program costs; and (2) establish a program coordinating its operation with that of any similar State, local, or regional program. Prescribes allocation guidelines governing Alliance funds made available to a qualified State association. Conditions fund availability upon the Alliance's determination that the funds will be used to directly benefit the oilheat industry Empowers the Alliance to bring suit in Federal court to compel compliance with any assessments it levies. Mandates that Alliance-funded consumer education activities include a statement that they were supported by the Alliance. Prohibits such consumer education activities from including: (1) a reference to a private brand name; (2) a false or unwarranted claim on behalf of oilheat or related products; or (3) a reference regarding the attributes or use of any competing product. Prescribes procedural guidelines for the filing and transmittal of complaints, including judicial review in Federal court. 2025-04-07T15:34:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3610
105-hr-3593 105 hr 3593 Department of Energy Small Business and Industry Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 Energy 1998-03-30 1998-05-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Ensign, John [R-NV-1] NV R E000194 1 Department of Energy Small Business and Industry Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to make arrangements for the conduct of technology research and development activities within the mission of the Department of Energy (DOE). Revises NRC authority to conduct research and development activities and studies for others in its own contractor-operated facilities where private facilities are inadequate for the purposes. Prohibits the Secretary of Energy, when conducting such activities for others, from recovering more than the full cost of work incurred at DOE contractor-operated facilities. Declares that any costs incurred by DOE in connection with work performed by contractor-operated DOE facilities shall be funded from DOE departmental administration accounts. Prescribes guidelines for charges a DOE contractor-operated facility may assess for work performed for a non-DOE entity (external customer). Requires the Secretary and each contractor operating a DOE facility to develop jointly a system of measurements (metrics) to determine levels of specific areas of performance, which shall subsequently be specified in the contract for operation of a contractor-operated facility, and which shall be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the facility's partnership development. Instructs the Secretary to encourage partnerships and interactions with universities and private industry at each contractor-operated facility. Makes development and expansion of partnerships and interactions with universities and private industry a component in evaluating the annual performance of each contractor-operated facility. Requires each contractor operating a DOE facility to create a small business technology partnership program at each such facility. Requires the Secretary to evaluate program effectiveness annually with each contractor to ensure opportunities for small businesses to interact with and use the resources of each contractor-operated facility… 2025-08-21T16:13:41Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3593
105-hr-3548 105 hr 3548 Environmental Priorities Act of 1998 Energy 1998-03-25 1998-04-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 0 Environmental Priorities Act of 1998 - Makes this Act effective for a consumer sector in any State in the first year after all of a State's regulated and nonregulated electric utilities have established retail electric service choice for customers in such sector, but no earlier than 2001. Requires providers of retail electric services to contribute to the fiscal agent for the Environmental Priorities Board (established by this Act) ten percent of the total consumer savings for the consumer sector for that calendar year. Defines: (1) "consumer savings" as the amount by which the potential rate for electric energy provided to a consumer sector exceeds the current rate for the sector, multiplied by the sector's total consumption (in kilowatt-hours) during a calendar year; and (2) "potential rate" as the average kilowatt-hour rate paid by the provider's customers in that sector during the 12-month period preceding the date on which retail electric service choice was established, adjusted for inflation. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a National Environmental Priorities Board. Directs the Board to: (1) establish regulations governing creation of an Environmental Priorities Program, to include criteria and methods of selecting State projects to receive support; and (2) enter into arrangements with a non-federal fiscal agent to receive and disburse contributions described by this Act. Authorizes States in which retail electric service choice has been established for any consumer sector to establish public purpose programs and apply for matching funding to support environmental priorities programs. Requires the fiscal agent to distribute contributions to States to carry out such programs. 2025-08-21T16:14:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3548
105-hr-3532 105 hr 3532 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 Energy 1998-03-24 1998-08-06 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization Title II: Other Provisions Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 - Title I: Authorization - Authorizes appropriations from the Nuclear Waste Fund for FY 1999 for: (1) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); and (2) the NRC Office of Inspector General. (Sec. 102) Allocates such appropriations among: (1) Nuclear Reactor Safety; (2) Nuclear Materials Safety; (3) Nuclear Waste Safety; (4) Common Defense and Security and International Involvement; (5) Protecting the Environment; and (6) Management and Support. Restricts the NRC from using more than one percent of such allocations to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements with organizations such as universities, State and local governments, and not-for-profit institutions. Mandates NRC notification to the Congress as a prerequisite to specified reallocations. Restricts the use of Nuclear Waste Fund appropriations solely to NRC high-level nuclear waste activities. (Sec. 104) Authorizes the NRC to transfer specified funds from non-Nuclear Waste Fund appropriations to its Office of Inspector General. (Sec. 106) Requires that appropriations for NRC regulatory assistance to Federal agencies for activities that do not derive their funding from the Nuclear Waste Fund be excluded from the calculation of the aggregate amount of specified charges. (Sec. 107) Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to extend through FY 2003 NRC authority to assess and collect user fees and annual charges. Title II: Other Provisions - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to repeal the requirement that the NRC maintain an office for the service of process and papers within the District of Columbia. (Sec. 202) Provides that the initial duration of a combined construction and operating license for a production or utilization facility may not exceed 40 years from the date on which the NRC finds, prior to facility operation, that specified statutory acceptance criteria have been met. (Sec… 2025-04-07T15:34:23Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3532
105-hr-3518 105 hr 3518 Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1998 Energy 1998-03-19 1998-04-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] NJ R F000349 2 Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1998 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to develop and implement procedures to ensure that the Federal Power Marketing Administrations (FPMAs) utilize the same accounting principles and requirements as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) applies to the electric operations of public utilities. (Sec. 4) Requires each FPMA and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to submit periodically for FERC review rates for the sale or disposition of Federal energy that will ensure recovery of all their costs in generating and marketing such energy. Prescribes rate mechanism and pricing guidelines. Establishes a fund within the Department of the Interior to: (1) mitigate damage to environmental resources attributable to power generation and sales facilities; and (2) restore the health of such resources, including fish and wildlife. Mandates project-specific mitigation plans for each power generation project. Establishes a fund within the Department of Energy for renewable resources. Prescribes expenditure guidelines. Mandates that public bodies and cooperatives be given a preference for future power allocations or reallocations of Federal power through a right of first refusal at market prices. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to require each FPMA to: (1) assign personnel and incur expenses solely for authorized power marketing, reclamation, and flood control activities, and not for diversification into ancillary activities; and (2) make annual public disclosures of its activities, including the full costs of power projects and marketing. Precludes an FPMA from entering into or renewing any power marketing contract for a term exceeding five years. (Sec. 5) Requires provision of FPMA transmission services on an open access basis, and at FERC-approved rates in the same manner as provided by any public utility under FERC jurisdiction. (Sec. 6) Grants FERC rate-making approval authority until a full transition is made to market-based rates, for: (1) rate schedules recomm… 2025-08-21T16:13:45Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3518
105-hr-3334 105 hr 3334 Royalty Enhancement Act of 1998 Energy 1998-03-04 1998-06-18 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. House Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] TX R T000238 10 Royalty Enhancement Act of 1998 - Declares that all royalty oil and royalty gas accruing to the United States under any oil and gas lease shall be taken in kind by the United States at the applicable delivery point for each lease premises. Sets forth rights, obligations, and responsibilities pertaining to such royalty oil and gas with respect to: (1) the United States; (2) the States; (3) the lessee; and (4) qualified marketing agents. Allocates costs responsibility and transporter charges between the lessee and the United States. Prescribes procedures for resolving royalty share imbalances between: (1) the amount of royalty oil or gas production taken by the United States from a lease premises during a calendar month; and (2) the amount of such production attributable to such lease premises for that month. Sets forth guidelines for transportation by truck, tanker, or barge for royalty oil or gas taken in kind from onshore or offshore lease premises for which there is no pipeline connection at the well. Exempts from coverage by this Act: (1) compensatory royalties; (2) minimum royalties; and (3) net profit share lease royalties prior to payout. Sets forth reporting requirements for lessees and qualified marketing agents. Empowers the Secretary of the Interior to audit their reports. Prescribes guidelines under which the Secretary shall direct qualified marketing agents to offer for sale to eligible small refiners an eligible small refiner portion, which is intended for processing, or trading for equivalent barrels for processing, in the eligible small refiner's refineries located in the United States, and not for resale in-kind or value. Instructs the Secretary to: (1) convene an eligible small refiner advisory panel to assist in developing policies and procedures to implement this Act; and (2) develop and implement procedures to ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for eligible small refiners to purchase royalty oil from the eligible small refiner portion. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act and the Outer Co… 2025-08-21T16:13:49Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3334
105-hr-3040 105 hr 3040 Federal Energy Monitoring, Commissioning, and Savings Act of 1997 Energy 1997-11-13 1997-11-13 Referred to the House Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 2 Federal Energy Monitoring, Commissioning, and Savings Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to award extramural funds to monitor and analyze energy use, and to conduct continuous commissioning in Federal buildings to optimize building energy systems. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T16:11:14Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3040
105-hr-3073 105 hr 3073 To prohibit certain oil and gas leasing activities on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, consistent with the President's Outer Continental Shelf moratorium statement of June 26, 1990. Energy 1997-11-13 1997-11-25 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] CA R R000252 24 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, through January 1, 2001, from conducting any oil and gas leasing or development activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act in areas placed under restriction by the President's moratorium statement of June 26, 1990. 2025-01-02T17:49:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3073
105-hr-3074 105 hr 3074 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf. Energy 1997-11-13 1997-11-25 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] CA R R000252 21 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease, permit, or license for oil or gas exploration or extraction on specified portions of the Outer Continental Shelf on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, including Alaska. Excludes from such proscription the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico planning areas of the Department of the Interior. 2025-04-07T15:31:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3074
105-hr-2988 105 hr 2988 Federal Power Marketing Act of 1997 Energy 1997-11-09 1997-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] CA R D000429 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Operations and Maintenance Title II: Rates Title III: Transmission Title IV: Enforcement Federal Power Marketing Act of 1997 - Title I: Operations and Maintenance - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretaries of the Army and of the Interior, to: (1) develop and publish annually in the Federal Register an inventory of uncompleted maintenance and capital improvement projects for federally-owned hydroelectric generating facilities operated by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (the Bureau); and (2) develop and publish in the Federal Register criteria and procedures for competitive outsourcing of such projects. Prescribes procedures for awarding of contracts, including submission and acceptance of unsolicited proposals. (Sec. 102) Makes routine operations and any maintenance or improvement projects that are not successfully outsourced eligible for user fee financing. Directs the Secretary to establish a user fee to fully offset appropriations made for eligible hydroelectric generating, maintenance, and improvement projects. Instructs the Secretary to ensure that the views of customer groups are reflected in implementation of this Act. Directs the Bureau, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the Administrators of the Federal Power Marketing Administrations (the FPM Administrations) to develop jointly and make available to the public five-year plans for the operation, maintenance, and replacement of all hydroelectric facilities under their management. Title II: Rates - Requires the Secretary to prescribe procedures: (1) to ensure that the FPM Administrations utilize the same accounting principles and requirements as apply to public utilities under the Federal Power Act; and (2) to recover ultimately from the Administrations' electric energy customers all costs incurred for the generation and marketing of Federal energy sold to them. (Sec. 201) D… 2025-08-21T16:12:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2988
105-hr-2903 105 hr 2903 To provide relief from unfair interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Energy 1997-11-07 1997-11-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1] KS R M000934 3 Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to preclude the payment of interest or penalties on refunds of any rates and charges for reimbursement of State ad valorem taxes ordered to be made by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in connection with natural gas sales prior to 1989. Declares that such refunds shall be required only to the extent that the purchaser demonstrates to FERC that the refund will be passed on to ultimate consumers of the natural gas. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2903
105-hr-2909 105 hr 2909 To amend the Federal Power Act to establish requirements regarding the operation of certain electric generating facilities, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-11-07 1997-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 16 Amends the Federal Power Act with respect to procedures and administrative provisions to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) calculate a generation performance standard (equal to a certain statutory tonnage cap) for oxides of nitrogen, sulfate fine particulate matter, and any other air pollutant released in significant quantities by electric generating units; (2) set forth schedules of statutory tonnage caps for emissions of oxides of nitrogen and sulfate fine particulate matter from covered electric generating units; and (3) promulgate by rule a national limit on total annual emissions of any other pollutant from covered electric generating units, expressed in tons. Prescribes procedural guidelines for: (1) allocation and trading of allowances; (2) penalties for excess emissions; and (3) periodic publication by FERC of its estimate of the total electric generation by covered electric generating units. Provides for citizen suits to enforce this Act. 2025-04-07T15:24:09Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2909
105-hr-2915 105 hr 2915 To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Energy 1997-11-07 1997-11-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and the Energy Conservation and Production Act to continue authorization of appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002 for the following programs: (1) interagency working groups under the International Energy Program; (2) State energy conservation plans; (3) energy conservation programs for schools and hospitals; and (4) the weatherization program. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2915
105-hr-2841 105 hr 2841 To extend the time required for the construction of a hydroelectric project. Energy 1997-11-06 1998-07-29 Became Public Law No: 105-213. House Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] KY R B001066 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods, the time required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project (Kentucky). 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2841
105-hr-2809 105 hr 2809 To provide for the declassification of the journal kept by Glenn T. Seaborg while serving as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Energy 1997-11-04 1997-11-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 0 Instructs the Secretary of Energy to return to Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg the journal he prepared while serving as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, in the original, unredacted form in which it was submitted for review to the Commission's Division of Classification. 2025-04-07T15:33:12Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2809
105-hr-2615 105 hr 2615 North Carolina Outer Banks Protection Act of 1997 Energy 1997-10-06 1997-10-15 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] NC R J000255 0 North Carolina Outer Banks Protection Act of 1997 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any lease, approving any exploration plan, or approving any drilling or permit to drill for oil or gas on any land of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of North Carolina. States that such prohibition shall remain in effect until 45 days of continuous session of the Congress after the date on which the Secretary certifies to the Congress that the Governor of North Carolina has notified the Secretary that the State does not object to the proscribed activity. 2025-08-21T16:12:25Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2615
105-hr-2568 105 hr 2568 Energy Policy Act Amendments of 1997 Energy 1997-09-26 1998-07-21 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20] IL R S000364 75 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Alternative Fuels--General Title II: Alternatives Fuels--Non-Federal Programs Title III: Availability and Use of Replacement Fuels, Alternative Fuels, and Alternative Private Vehicles Energy Policy Act Amendments of 1997 - Title I: Alternative Fuels--General - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to: (1) include biodiesel fuels as alternative fuels; (2) modify definitions relating to heavy duty motor vehicles and marine vessels; and (3) include among replacement fuels those fuels derived from biodiesel. (Sec. 102) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide that, if alternative-fueled light duty Federal vehicles are not acquired from original equipment manufacturers, existing fleet vehicles may be converted to alternative fuel-use if the original manufacturer's warranty continues to apply to such vehicles. (Sec. 103) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to prescribe compliance guidelines governing the conversion of Federal fleet vehicles into alternative-fueled vehicles. Title II: Alternative Fuels -- Non-Federal Programs - Requires State and local incentives programs to include the goal of introducing substantial numbers of light and heavy duty alternative fuels vehicles and increasing the use of alternative fuels. Conditions State eligibility for Federal assistance upon inclusion in each State plan of an examination of the introduction of converted or acquired light and heavy duty alternative-fueled vehicles in State-owned or operated motor vehicle fleets. (Sec. 201) Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to provide, upon State request, Federal financial assistance grants for the incremental purchase cost of alternative fuels. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress on the volume of alternative fuel likely to be consumed. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States and political subdivisions for the incremental cost of alternative-fuels used… 2025-08-21T16:13:00Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2568
105-hr-2555 105 hr 2555 To prohibit the Department of the Interior from expending any funds for a mid-Atlantic coast offshore oil and gas lease sale. Energy 1997-09-25 1997-10-06 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 7 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from expending any funds for preparation, conduct, preleasing, and leasing activities with respect to an oil or gas lease sale on any lands of the Outer Continental Shelf between the seaward boundary between the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island and the seaward boundary between the States of North Carolina and South Carolina. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2555
105-hr-2472 105 hr 2472 To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Energy 1997-09-15 1998-06-01 Became Public Law No: 105-177. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to extend through: (1) FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) September 1, 1999, all authorities for domestic supply availability and for standby energy. Changes from mandatory to discretionary the authority of the Attorney General to promulgate rules concerning records related to the development and carrying out of voluntary agreements and plans of action for international response to energy emergencies. Repeals the exemption for such agreements from application of certain provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (but retains their exemption from provisions regarding voluntary agreements for preparedness programs and expansion of production capacity and supply). Extends EPCA coverage to emergency response measures adopted by the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (including the July 11, 1984, decision by the Governing Board on "Stocks and Supply Disruptions") for: (1) the coordinated drawdown of stocks of petroleum products held or controlled by governments; and (2) complementary actions taken by governments during an existing or impending international oil supply disruption. Declares that the antitrust defense under this Act shall not extend to an international allocation of petroleum products unless such allocation is required by chapters III and IV of the international energy program (Agreement on an International Energy Program) during an international energy supply emergency. Limits to specified EPCA prescriptions and purposes the drawdown and distribution of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Requires the annual budget submitted by the Secretary of Energy to include a funding request for petroleum storage in the SPR (or to provide a written explanation why such a request is not forthcoming). 2025-04-07T15:33:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2472
105-hr-2384 105 hr 2384 Long Island Drinking Water Protection Act Energy 1997-09-03 1997-09-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. House Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] NY R F000257 0 Long Island Drinking Water Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to ensure that the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory is not reactivated. 2025-08-21T16:13:35Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2384
105-hr-2217 105 hr 2217 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of FERC Project Number 9248 in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-07-22 1998-07-29 Became Public Law No: 105-212. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend, until January 30, 2002, the time required to commence construction of a specified project in the State of Colorado. Instructs the Commission to reinstate, effective as of the date of its expiration, the license of the Town of Telluride, Colorado, for such project. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2217
105-hr-2165 105 hr 2165 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of FERC Project Number 3862 in the State of Iowa, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-07-15 1998-07-29 Became Public Law No: 105-211. House Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] IA R L000169 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a certain licensee, to extend for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the time required to commence construction of a specified project in the State of Iowa. Instructs the Commission to reinstate, effective as of the date of its expiration, any pertinent expired license, and to extend the time required for commencement of project construction for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the first of which shall commence on the date of such expiration. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2165
105-hr-1960 105 hr 1960 Electric Power Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 1997 Energy 1997-06-19 1997-10-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Standards of Competition Subtitle A: Application of PUHCA and PURPA Subtitle B: Mergers, Acquisition, Market Concentration, Affiliate Relationships and Diversification Subtitle C: Electric Energy Transmission and Distribution Policies Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Title II: Reliability Electric Power Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 1997 - Title I: Standards of Competition - Subtitle A: Application of PUHCA and PURPA - Declares the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA) inapplicable to a holding company system if each electric utility company and affiliate that is an electric utility company has received from all appropriate State certificate attesting to its compliance with the standards and requirements of competition under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). (Sec. 102) Amends PURP to exempt a certificated electric utility from the requirement that electric utilities offer to purchase electric energy from qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities. Authorizes a State regulatory authority to elect to require that electric energy distributors or sellers comply with PURPA competition standards and requirements. Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish criteria for State certification of compliance with competition standards and requirements, including a retail competition and public benefit standard. Sets forth a Federal comparability requirement under which it is unlawful for: (1) any person or State or local governmental entity with a State designated retail electric energy service territory to provide retail electric service to any person not within such service territory if the service is not available on a competitive basis to all retail electric energy customers in the territory; and (2) the Tennessee Valley Authority or any Federal Power Marketing Authority to provide retail electric … 2025-08-21T16:11:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1960
105-hr-1989 105 hr 1989 Florida Coast Protection Act of 1997 Energy 1997-06-19 1997-06-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] FL R S000106 21 Florida Coast Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to define preleasing activity to include: (1) the scheduling of a lease; (2) making of a request for industry interest; (3) the issuance of a call for information or a nomination; (4) the publication of a draft or final environmental impact statement; and (5) the performance of any form of rotary drilling in a prospective lease area. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from conducting any preleasing activity, or holding any lease sale in the South Atlantic Planning Area off the coast of Florida, the Straits of Florida Planning Area, or the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area within 100 miles of the Florida coast. Requires the Secretary to cancel the six leases known as the "Pensacola Block 933 Unit." Prohibits the Secretary from approving any exploration or development plan or permit to drill with respect to such lease areas, prior to the Secretary's cancellation of those leases. Provides for compensation to lessees owning canceled leases. 2025-08-21T16:14:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1989
105-hr-1806 105 hr 1806 To provide for the consolidation of the Office of Fossil Energy and the Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the Department of Energy. Energy 1997-06-05 1998-02-25 Hearings held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Referral. House Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] PA D D000482 15 Sets a deadline by which: (1) the Secretary of Energy shall consolidate the Office of Fossil Energy and the Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency into an Office of Energy Technology (OET); and (2) such consolidation results in a reduction by 25 of the number of headquarters employees determined on a full-time equivalent basis. Mandates appointment of an Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Technology whose duties shall include: (1) preparation and transmittal to the Congress of a strategic plan and policy agenda for the OET, as well as a multiyear OET program plan for FY 1999 through 2003 (including a comprehensive strategy for increasing the use of resources available in field offices); and (2) direction and supervision of the OET. 2025-04-07T15:34:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1806
105-hr-1577 105 hr 1577 Department of Energy Abolishment Act Energy 1997-05-08 1997-05-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] KS R T000260 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Abolishment of Department of Energy Title II: Energy Laboratory Facilities Title III: Privatization of Federal Power Marketing Administration Title IV: Transfer and Disposal of Reserves Title V: National Security and Environmental Management Programs Subtitle A: Defense Nuclear Programs Agency Subtitle B: Environmental Restoration Activities at Defense Nuclear Facilities Title VI: Disposition of Miscellaneous Particular Programs, Functions, and Agencies of Department Title VII: Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Title VIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Department of Energy Abolishment Act - Title I: Abolishment of Department of Energy - Redesignates the Department of Energy (DOE) as the Energy Programs Resolution Agency (the Agency), headed by an Administrator to perform the previous functions of the Department of Energy. Provides for the continuation of service of the Secretary of Energy as the interim Administrator. (Sec. 105) Authorizes the Administrator to establish, consolidate, alter, or discontinue in the Energy Programs Resolution Agency any organizational entities that were entities of DOE. Sunsets the Agency three years after enactment of this Act. Directs the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on the most efficient way to accomplish the complete abolishment of DOE and the transfer or termination of its functions. Title II: Energy Laboratory Facilities - Establishes an independent Energy Laboratory Facilities Commission to privatize and reduce energy laboratories and programs. Prescribes procedural guidelines. (Sec. 205) Establishes the Energy Laboratory Facility Closure Account to fund implementation of such guidelines. Title III: Privatization of Federal Power Marketing Administrations - Federal Power Asset Privatization Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to sell, at the highest possible price, all Federal electric power generation a… 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1577
105-hr-1359 105 hr 1359 To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a means to support programs for electric energy conservation and energy efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service for electric consumers. Energy 1997-04-17 1997-10-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 7 Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a National Electric System Public Benefits Fund, administered by the National Electric System Public Benefits Board to provide matching funds to States for the support of eligible public purpose programs. Confers oversight responsibility over the Board upon the Secretary of Energy. Requires each electric power generation facility owner or operator, as a condition of transmitting power to any transmitting utility, to contribute funds determined by the Board to be necessary to generate revenues in each calendar year equal to one-half of the aggregate cost of implementing certain public purpose programs. Requires the Board to institute a rulemaking proceeding governing creation and administration of a Public Benefits Program. Authorizes any State to establish one or more public purpose programs and apply for matching funds under the Public Benefits Program. Emphasizes State discretion to elect participation in such Program. Expresses the sense of the Congress that such Program shall not replace or supersede any other existing programs that support or encourage conservation and energy efficiency, renewable energy, universal and affordable service, or research and development. 2025-04-07T15:24:06Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1359
105-hr-1277 105 hr 1277 Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Act of 1997 Energy 1997-04-10 1997-06-09 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73. House Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] CA R C000059 3 Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Act of 1997 - Authorizes FY 1998 and 1999 appropriations for Department of Energy (DOE): (1) energy supply research and development activities (including energy assets acquisition); (2) general science and research activities (including science assets acquisition); (3) fossil energy research and development activities; and (4) energy conservation research and development activities. Sets forth funding limitations by specifying programs for which the use of funds under this Act is prohibited (except to fulfill contractual obligations). Directs the Secretary of Energy to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences to report to the Congress on: (1) DOE activities concerning high energy and nuclear physics activities within specified budgetary parameters; (2) DOE basic energy sciences activities based upon certain budget options for the entire Basic Energy Sciences account and all related research and energy asset activities; and (3) construction and operation costs of the National Spallation Neutron Source at alternative sites, including the National Laboratories at Argonne, Brookhaven, Los Alamos, and Oak Ridge. Proscribes the use of funds for the Next Generation Internet (except for continuation of FY 1997 activities). Directs the Secretary to exclude from consideration for grant agreements any person who received grant funds from a Federal funding source for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award procedure. Expresses the sense of the Congress that DOE should: (1) give high priority to correcting all two-digit date-related problems in its computer systems to ensure that those systems continue to operate effectively beyond the year 2000; (2) assess immediately the extent of the risk to DOE operations posed by such problems, and plan and budget for achieving Year 2000 compliance for its mission-critical systems; and (3) develop contingency plans for systems that DOE is unable to correct in time. Mandates that recipients of fund… 2025-04-07T15:34:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1277
105-hr-1295 105 hr 1295 National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission Act of 1997 Energy 1997-04-10 1997-04-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement. House Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2] WI R K000274 9 National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission Act of 1997 - Establishes the National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission to reorganize the Department of Energy National Energy Laboratories and their programs through reconfiguration, corporatization, privatization, and consolidation, while preserving the traditional role the energy laboratories have contributed to the national defense. Requires the Commission to report its own recommendations to specified congressional committees, giving strong consideration to the recommendations of the Task Force on Alternative Futures for the Department of Energy National Laboratories (Galvin Commission). Directs the Secretary to Energy to reconfigure all energy laboratories and complete their corporatization and privatization according to Commission recommendations. Establishes the National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Account to fund such reconfiguration. Instructs the Secretary to transmit to such congressional committees: (1) a reconfiguration schedule as part of the budget request for each pertinent fiscal year; and (2) a description of the energy laboratories to which functions are to be transferred as a result of such reconfigurations. Prescribes procedural guidelines for congressional consideration of the Commission's report. 2025-08-21T16:12:32Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1295
105-hr-1230 105 hr 1230 Consumers Electric Power Act of 1997 Energy 1997-04-08 1998-02-26 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H633-634) House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 Consumers Electric Power Act of 1997 - Declares that each person has the right to purchase electric service from any electric service provider. Prohibits a governmental authority from: (1) denying or limiting a person's right to purchase such energy from an electric service provider at a price and on terms and conditions freely arrived at; (2) discriminating or authorizing discrimination against any person exercising the right to purchase such energy; or (3) granting any preference or protection from competition to any electric service provider (including subsidies, exit fees, and other penalties on exercising choice of electric purchases). Permits electric energy purchasers to choose alternative arrangements for the delivery of electric energy. (Sec. 4) Prohibits any State from establishing discriminatory requirements or other obligations for certification of electric service providers within that State. Authorizes a State to establish rules for initial, nondiscriminatory assignment of retail customers who fail to select an electric service provider. (Sec. 5) Enumerates objectives to be achieved through the operation of transmission and distribution systems. Grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authority to provide for nondiscriminatory prices and conditions to transmission and distribution services. (Sec. 6) Sets a deadline by which FERC must promulgate and make effective rules which provide nondiscriminatory access to transmission and distribution service, and which eliminate barriers to competitive electric service presented by existing contracts and arrangements involving transmitting utilities and distribution facilities. Directs FERC to: (1) ensure that existing electric utilities are not permitted to exercise market power in the sale of electric service; (2) initiate proceedings to determine the extent to which existing utilities have such market power; and (3) determine the means for mitigating it. Authorizes FERC to enforce such determinations by: (1) restricting the ability of a… 2025-08-21T16:13:14Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1230
105-hr-1217 105 hr 1217 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of a hydroelectric project located in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-03-21 1998-07-14 Became Public Law No: 105-193. House Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] WA R M000669 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend to May 4, 2004, the time required to complete construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Washington. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1217
105-hr-1163 105 hr 1163 To amend title 10, United States Code, to transfer jurisdiction over Naval Oil Shale Reserves Numbered 1 and 3 to the Secretary of the Interior and to authorize the leasing of such reserves for oil and gas exploration and production. Energy 1997-03-20 1997-11-18 For Further Action See H.R.1119. House Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] CO R H000444 2 Directs the Secretary of Energy to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over all public domain lands included within: (1) Oil Shale Reserve Numbered 1; and (2) the undeveloped tracts of Oil Shale Reserve Numbered 3. Requires transfer of the developed tract of Reserve Number 3 within one year after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease the public domain lands of each Reserve for exploration for, and development and production of, petroleum and natural gas. Directs such Secretary to endeavor to enter into such a lease with respect to the developed tract of Reserve Numbered 3 within one year after enactment of this Act. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1163
105-hr-1183 105 hr 1183 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of the Swamp Creek and Ruth Creek hydroelectric projects located in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-03-20 1997-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] WA R M000669 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend the time required to commence construction of the Ruth Creek and Swamp Creek hydroelectric projects in the State of Washington for not more than two consecutive two-year periods. Directs the Commission to reinstate any expired license for such project and extend for not more than two consecutive two-year periods, the time required for the licensee to commence project construction. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1183
105-hr-1184 105 hr 1184 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-03-20 1998-07-14 Became Public Law No: 105-192. House Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] WA R M000669 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend the time required to commence construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington for not more than three consecutive two-year periods. Directs the Commission to reinstate any expired license for such project and extend, for not more than three consecutive two-year periods, the time required for the licensee to commence project construction. Restores an erroneously deleted provision of the Federal Power Act addressing the authority of FERC to revoke hydropower licenses. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1184
105-hr-1106 105 hr 1106 Royalty Settlement Reform Act of 1997 Energy 1997-03-18 1997-03-24 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 8 Royalty Settlement Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to require the Secretary of the Interior's approval for any settlement by an alternative means of dispute resolution of certain claims against the United States for payment of royalties under which the absolute value of the sum of all individual claims covered by the settlement exceeds $2 million. 2025-08-21T16:11:27Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1106
105-hr-1107 105 hr 1107 Royalty Collection Reform Act of 1997 Energy 1997-03-18 1997-03-24 Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Treasury. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 9 Royalty Collection Reform Act of 1997 - Transfers from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Treasury the functions of reconciling and auditing oil and gas production activities on lease sites on Federal and Indian lands (including all functions under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982). Amends the Act to make technical and conforming amendments. 2025-08-21T16:11:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1107
105-hr-970 105 hr 970 Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives Act of 1997 Energy 1997-03-06 1997-04-14 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Emission Reduction Credits Title III: Tax Incentives Title IV: Revision of Purchase Mandates Title V: Federal Transit Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles Title VI: Government Contract Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles Title VII: Research, Development, and Demonstration Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles Title VIII: Minimum Distance Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives Act of 1997 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings of Congress with respect to increased use of domestic natural gas as a transportation fuel. Title II: Emission Reduction Credits - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish an emission reduction credit program for natural gas vehicles, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)-certified alternative fuel vehicles, and fueling infrastructure. Title III: Tax Incentives - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish natural gas vehicle property credits for any of the following property placed in service during the taxable year: (1) natural gas vehicles (50 percent of the cost); (2) fueling stations (the lesser of $25,000 or ten percent of the cost); and (3) transportation fuel (25 cents per gallon of liquefied natural gas plus 25 cents per gasoline gallon equivalent of compressed natural gas). (Sec. 302) Imposes an excise tax of 3.54 cents per gallon on liquefied natural gas sold for use or used as motor vehicle or motorboat fuel unless there was a taxable sale of such gas. (Sec. 303) Provides for shorter depreciation recovery periods for natural gas vehicles (three years) and refueling property (seven years). Title IV: Revision of Purchase Mandates - Declares U.S. policy to be that the low emission vehicle market should be based on voluntary, economically sound decisions, not Federal mandates. (Sec. 402) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal private fleet mandates. Sets forth sunset provisi… 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/970
105-hr-848 105 hr 848 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of the AuSable Hydroelectric Project in New York, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-02-26 1998-07-14 Became Public Law No: 105-191. House Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-24] NY R M000472 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of a specified licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time required for commencement of construction of the AuSable Hydroelectric Project in New York. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/848
105-hr-718 105 hr 718 Federal Power Asset Privatization Act of 1997 Energy 1997-02-12 1997-03-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] FL R F000238 10 Federal Power Asset Privatization Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to sell, at the highest possible price, all Federal electric power generation and transmission facilities supervised by, or coordinated with, the Federal Power Marketing Administrations. Restricts such sales to domestic entities or U.S. citizens. Requires the Secretary to terminate Federal Power Marketing Administration operations upon completion of the sales. Directs the Secretary to retain a private sector firm through a competitive bidding process to serve as financial advisor with respect to such sales. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the purchaser of any such facilities should offer to employ former Federal Power Marketing Administration personnel. Mandates that sale proceeds be deposited into the Treasury. Sets forth a sales completion deadline for each Power Marketing Administration. Mandates that the pertinent sales agreements require each purchaser providing electric power to customers within any region to insure that the price of electric power does not increase above the baseline price at a rate greater than ten percent annually. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue to the purchaser of a hydroelectric generation facility a ten-year original license under the Federal Power Act to insure that the project will continue operations under the same conditions as were applicable prior to the sale. Grants FERC Federal Power Act jurisdiction over any such facility sold. Amends the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 1993 to repeal the proscription against the use of appropriated funds for studies regarding a changeover from an "at cost" to a "market rate" or other noncost-based methodology for pricing hydroelectric power. 2025-08-21T16:14:40Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/718
105-hr-655 105 hr 655 Electric Consumers' Power to Choose Act of 1997 Energy 1997-02-10 1997-10-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Competitive Retail Electric Energy Service Title II: Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 Title III: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 Electric Consumers' Power to Choose Act of 1997 - Title I: Competitive Retail Electric Energy Service - Sets December 15, 2000, as the deadline by which all electric utility retail customers shall have the right to purchase retail electric energy services from any person offering them. (Sec. 103) Authorizes a State to elect to establish by the deadline retail electric service choice for retail customers of State regulated electric utilities, with rules providing for: (1) customer choice; (2) nondiscriminatory access; (3) flexible pricing procedure; (4) incentive-based rate regulation; and (5) termination of certain regulations, including price regulation. Declares that non-competitive services may not be used to subsidize services subject to competition. (Sec. 104) Authorizes a nonregulated electric utility to elect to establish, by a specified deadline, retail electric service choice for its customers, with rules providing for: (1) customer choice; and (2) nondiscriminatory access. Declares that non-competitive services may not be used to subsidize services subject to competition. Prohibits an electric energy purchaser from reselling electric energy purchased pursuant to a long-term firm power contract from a Federal power marketing authority to any other person not directly served by retail distribution facilities owned or operated by such purchaser. (Sec. 105) Preempts Federal court jurisdiction (except for Supreme Court review) over actions arising under certain retail competition provisions of this Act. (Sec. 106) Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), if such elections are not made by the deadline for a State regulated or a nonregulated electric utility, to implement specified authorities that would otherwise be exercised by the State regulating authority or nonregulated utility as if the… 2025-08-21T16:11:32Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/655
105-hr-649 105 hr 649 Department of Energy Standardization Act of 1997 Energy 1997-02-06 1997-07-18 Became Public Law No: 105-28. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 1 Department of Energy Standardization Act of 1997 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to repeal certain procedural guidelines governing: (1) rules publication and notice requirements; and (2) rule promulgation accompanied by explanation. Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to repeal certain requirements for the conduct of advisory committees. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/649
105-hr-651 105 hr 651 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of a hydroelectric project located in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-02-06 1998-07-14 Became Public Law No: 105-189. House Rep. White, Rick [R-WA-1] WA R W000391 1 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a certain hydroelectric project in the State of Washington. Provides for reinstatement of any currently expired license. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/651
105-hr-652 105 hr 652 To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of a hydroelectric project located in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-02-06 1998-07-14 Became Public Law No: 105-190. House Rep. White, Rick [R-WA-1] WA R W000391 1 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of the project licensee, to extend for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a certain hydroelectric project in the State of Washington. Provides for reinstatement of any currently expired license. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/652
105-hr-133 105 hr 133 To require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and development on lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of California, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-01-07 1997-02-10 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-51] CA R C000994 8 Declares a moratorium for the Planning Areas of Southern, Central, and Northern California, until certain peer-reviewed environmental studies are submitted to the Congress, during which period the Secretary of the Interior may neither conduct oil or gas preleasing or leasing activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, nor approve oil or gas exploration or development activities. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/133
105-hr-180 105 hr 180 Imposing certain restrictions and requirements on the leasing under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of lands offshore Florida, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-01-07 1997-02-10 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] FL R G000336 23 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from permitting oil and gas development activities in specified parts of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, the Straits of Florida Planning Area, and the South Atlantic Planning Area, unless: (1) certain environmental studies and assessments have been completed; and (2) the Secretary has certified to the Congress that specified environmental information has been obtained which adequately enables the Secretary to implement Federal stewardship of the environment with a minimal level of uncertainty. Prohibits the Secretary from conducting any: (1) oil or gas development activity under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act in a specified part of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area; or (2) preleasing activity or lease sale in such Planning Areas for a specified period. Mandates specified assessments and studies of the Areas addressed by this Act. Establishes the Joint Federal-State Outer Continental Shelf Task Force to request additional studies and surveys as needed to minimize the uncertainty about the effects of preleasing, leasing, and exploration activities. Subjects the first exploration plan submitted after the date of enactment of this Act to the requirements of detailed environmental impact statements. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/180
105-hr-296 105 hr 296 To privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administrations, and for other purposes. Energy 1997-01-07 1997-02-11 Executive Comment Requested from Bur Reclamation. House Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-4] AZ R S000275 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Establishment of Corporations and Transfer of Facilities Title II: Privatization of Corporations Title I: Establishment of Corporations and Transfer of Facilities - Establishes the following Government corporations to operate, maintain, and market the electric power transmission and generation facilities transferred to them under this Act: (1) the Southeastern Power Corporation; (2) the Western Area Power Corporation; and (3) the Southwestern Area Power Corporation. Directs the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Transition Manager for each such Corporation. Prescribes transition guidelines for the transfer of facilities and funds, and the termination of the Federal power marketing administrations. Amends the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 1993 to repeal the prohibition against the use of Federal funds for studies relating or leading to the possibility of changing from the currently required "at cost" to a "market rate," or any other noncost-based method for hydroelectric power pricing by the six Federal public power authorities, or other Federal authorities without specific congressional authorization. Title II: Privatization of Corporations - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to retain the services of investment banking firms to serve jointly as co-lead managers of the public offering for each such Corporation and to establish a syndicate to underwrite the public offering. Prescribes preparation guidelines for such public offering, including the election of a Board of Directors and the private status of the Corporations subsequent to the sale of 60 percent of the Federal interest in each such Corporation. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/296
105-hr-338 105 hr 338 Ratepayer Protection Act Energy 1997-01-07 1997-10-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] FL R S000822 13 Ratepayer Protection Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to declare its provisions governing cogeneration and small power production inapplicable to any facility placed in service after enactment of this Act, except with respect to power purchase contracts entered into pursuant to such provisions which were in effect on the repeal date. Declares that after January 7, 1997, no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or sell electric energy or capacity pursuant to the provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 governing cogeneration and small power production. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate and enforce regulations to assure that no utility shall be required to absorb the costs associated with electric energy or capacity purchases from a qualifying facility executed prior to January 7, 1997, and governed by such provisions (thus assuring such utilities recovery of all costs associated with such purchases). Provides that such regulations shall be treated as a rule enforceable under the Federal Power Act. 2025-08-21T16:13:25Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/338
105-hr-363 105 hr 363 To amend section 2118 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to extend the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program. Energy 1997-01-07 1997-07-03 Became Public Law No: 105-23. House Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] NY D T000326 1 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to extend through 1998 the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program, along with corresponding deadlines for the submission of certain reports concerning the extent to which human health is affected by exposure to electric and magnetic fields produced by electric energy. Reduces authorized appropriations from $65 million to $46 million. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/363

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