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Bill103th CongressFiled Jul 13, 1994Energy
H.R. 4752

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1994

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Aug 8, 1994)

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for the development of underground coal mines.

(Sec. 3) Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Directs the Secretary to: (1) exercise authority over the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) through such Office; and (2) transmit biennially to the Congress a Strategic Petroleum Reserve Operating and Readiness Plan.

Repeals the mandate for: (1) an SPR August 12, 1994, Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; and (3) a minimum fill rate.

Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR.

Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown, and distribution plans.

Revises SPR drawdown and distribution guidelines, including: (1) a repeal of the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder.

Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Repeals the mandate for congressional review of contracts for which no implementing legislation is needed.

Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999.

(Sec. 4) Repeals general emergency authorities. Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; and (2) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services through FY 1999.

Repeals energy emergency preparedness authority.

Extends other emergency energy authorities through FY 1999.

(Sec. 5) Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals.

Modifies the statutory mandate that the President collect certain petroleum product information.

(Sec. 6) Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to extend the authorization of appropriations to the period encompassing FY 1996 through 1998.

(Sec. 7) Amends the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act to authorize appropriations directly to the Secretary of the Interior (currently for expenditure through the Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks).

(Sec. 8) Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) extend the deadline for certain eligible solar, wind, waste, or geothermal facilities to submit specified documentation and commence construction; and (2) direct the Secretary of Energy to study and report to the Congress on the current implementation of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

What just happenedAug 9, 1994

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2](D-IN)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 9, 1994IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Aug 8, 1994FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Aug 8, 1994FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Aug 8, 1994Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Aug 8, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  6. Aug 8, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7133-7136)

  7. Aug 8, 1994FloorH30300

    Mr. Sharp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Aug 3, 1994CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.

  9. Aug 3, 1994CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-663.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Aug 3, 1994Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-663.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jul 19, 1994CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jul 19, 1994CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 13, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 13, 1994IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jul 13, 1994IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedAug 8, 199436

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for the development of underground coal mines.

(Sec. 3) Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Directs the Secretary to: (1) exercise authority over the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) through such Office; and (2) transmit biennially to the Congress a Strategic Petroleum Reserve Operating and Readiness Plan.

Repeals the mandate for: (1) an SPR August 12, 1994, Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; and (3) a minimum fill rate.

Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR.

Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown, and distribution plans.

Revises SPR drawdown and distribution guidelines, including: (1) a repeal of the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder.

Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Repeals the mandate for congressional review of contracts for which no implementing legislation is needed.

Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999.

(Sec. 4) Repeals general emergency authorities. Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; and (2) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services through FY 1999.

Repeals energy emergency preparedness authority.

Extends other emergency energy authorities through FY 1999.

(Sec. 5) Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals.

Modifies the statutory mandate that the President collect certain petroleum product information.

(Sec. 6) Amends the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 to extend the authorization of appropriations to the period encompassing FY 1996 through 1998.

(Sec. 7) Amends the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act to authorize appropriations directly to the Secretary of the Interior (currently for expenditure through the Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks).

(Sec. 8) Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) extend the deadline for certain eligible solar, wind, waste, or geothermal facilities to submit specified documentation and commence construction; and (2) direct the Secretary of Energy to study and report to the Congress on the current implementation of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 199400

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for the development of underground coal mines.

(Sec. 3) Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy.

Repeals the mandate for: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; and (3) a minimum fill rate.

Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR.

Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown, and distribution plans.

Revises SPR drawdown, and distribution guidelines including: (1) a repeal the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder.

Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Repeals the mandate for congressional review of contracts for which no implementing legislation is needed.

Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999.

(Sec. 4) Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; (2) the applicability of the Defense Production Act of 1950; and (3) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services through FY 1999.

Extends emergency energy authorities through FY 1999.

(Sec. 5) Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals.

Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to extend through FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for weatherization assistance program for low-income persons.

Modifies the statutory mandate that the President collect certain petroleum product information.