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Bill106th CongressFiled Jan 28, 1999Energy
S. 330

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1999

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 1999)

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to commence a methane hydrate research and development program. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) award program grants or contracts to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, institutions of higher education and industrial enterprises; and (2) establish a panel to provide advice on applications of methane hydrate and priorities for the program. Limits to five percent the amount of program funding that can be used for administrative expense and prohibits funding for building construction.

Requires the Secretary, in awarding such grants or contracts or entering into such cooperative agreements, to: (1) facilitate and develop partnerships among government, industry, and institutions of higher education; (2) undertake programs to develop basic information necessary for promoting long-term interest in methane hydrate resources as an energy source; (3) ensure that the data and information developed through the program are accessible and widely disseminated; (4) promote cooperation among agencies that are developing technologies that may hold promise for methane hydrate resource development; and (5) report annually to the Congress on accomplishments.

Amends the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 to: (1) define "methane hydrate"; and (2) redefine "marine mineral resource" to include methane hydrate.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedJun 7, 1999

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of Energy. Favorable.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jun 7, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of Energy. Favorable.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. May 13, 1999CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Environment Subcommittee
  3. May 13, 1999CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment Subcommittee
  4. May 3, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  5. Apr 30, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee
  6. Apr 27, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 27, 1999IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  8. Apr 27, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  9. Apr 20, 1999FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  10. Apr 20, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Apr 20, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  12. Apr 19, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3867)

  13. Apr 19, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3867)

  14. Mar 24, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.

  15. Mar 22, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-33.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Mar 22, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-33.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Mar 11, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Energy, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jan 29, 1999Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Energy Subcommittee
  20. Jan 28, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jan 28, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1100)

  22. Jan 28, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1999 — Informed