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Bill99th CongressFiled Sep 20, 1985Energy
S. 1687

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 2, 1986)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-515)

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation).

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

What just happenedOct 2, 1986

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of October 18, 1986, for a period of thirty calendar days to consider section 5.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Oct 2, 1986IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of October 18, 1986, for a period of thirty calendar days to consider section 5.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Oct 2, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 99-515.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Oct 2, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 99-515.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 24, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Feb 24, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-595.

    Energy Subcommittee
  6. Feb 12, 1986Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Oct 18, 1985IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by unanimous consent with instructions that once reported, the bill be referred to the Committee on Environment for 30 calendar days for the consideration of the provision of the bill (section 5) addressing EPA guidelines for use of fuel cell technologies. Ordered further, that if the Committee on Environment has not reported within 30 calendar days, it be discharged.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Oct 18, 1985Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. Oct 18, 1985Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  10. Sep 20, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Sep 20, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 2, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-515)

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation).

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

Introduced in SenateSep 20, 198500

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to redefine the term "cogeneration facility" to include facilities utilizing fuel cell systems.

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation).

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.