Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 6, 1985)
Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal: (1) prohibitions on the use of natural gas and petroleum as a primary energy source in new electric powerplants and new major fuel-burning installations; (2) the prohibition on the construction of new powerplants without alternate fuel capability; (3) the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of natural gas in certain boilers; (4) the prohibition on the use of natural gas for decorative outdoor lighting; and (5) the authority of the Secretary to restrict increased uses of petroleum by existing powerplants. Makes conforming amendments.
Repeals the incremental pricing provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.
What just happenedAug 7, 1986
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 7, 1986Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 20, 1986Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Apr 15, 1986Committee
Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held.
Energy Production and Regulation Subcommittee - Jun 7, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
Energy Production and Regulation Subcommittee - Jun 6, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 6, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate