[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[H.R. 1436 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1436

     To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance energy 
conservation, research, and development and to provide for security and 
        diversity in the energy supply for the American people.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 25, 2003

 Mr. Sandlin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Ways and Means

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                                 A BILL


 
     To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance energy 
conservation, research, and development and to provide for security and 
        diversity in the energy supply for the American people.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, ETC.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2003''.
    (b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly 
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in 
terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, 
the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other 
provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
    (c) Table of Contents.--

Sec. 1. Short title, etc.
Sec. 2. Credit for residential solar energy property.
Sec. 3. Credit for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes.
Sec. 4. Alternative motor vehicle credit.
Sec. 5. Extension and expansion of credit for electricity produced from 
                            renewable resources.
Sec. 6. Credit for production from qualifying advanced clean coal 
                            technology.
Sec. 7. Oil and gas from marginal wells.
Sec. 8. Natural gas gathering lines treated as 7-year property.
Sec. 9. Temporary suspension of limitation based on 65 percent of 
                            taxable income and extension of suspension 
                            of taxable income limit with respect to 
                            marginal production.
Sec. 10. Election to expense geological and geophysical expenditures.
Sec. 11. Five-year net operating loss carryback for losses attributable 
                            to operating mineral interests of oil and 
                            gas producers.
Sec. 12. Extension and modification of credit for producing fuel from a 
                            nonconventional source.

SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY PROPERTY.

    (a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
(relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is amended by inserting 
after section 25B the following new section:

``SEC. 25C. RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY PROPERTY.

    ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there 
shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter 
for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of--
            ``(1) 15 percent of the qualified photovoltaic property 
        expenditures made by the taxpayer during such year, and
            ``(2) 15 percent of the qualified solar water heating 
        property expenditures made by the taxpayer during the taxable 
        year.
    ``(b) Limitations.--
            ``(1) Maximum credit.--The credit allowed under subsection 
        (a) shall not exceed--
                    ``(A) $2,000 for each system of property described 
                in subsection (c)(1), and
                    ``(B) $2,000 for each system of property described 
                in subsection (c)(2).
            ``(2) Safety certifications.--No credit shall be allowed 
        under this section for an item of property unless--
                    ``(A) in the case of solar water heating equipment, 
                such equipment is certified for performance and safety 
                by the non-profit Solar Rating Certification 
                Corporation or a comparable entity endorsed by the 
                government of the State in which such property is 
                installed, and
                    ``(B) in the case of a photovoltaic system, such 
                system meets appropriate fire and electric code 
                requirements.
            ``(3) Limitation based on amount of tax.--The credit 
        allowed under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not 
        exceed the excess of--
                    ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as 
                defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by 
                section 55, over
                    ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this 
                subpart (other than this section and sections 23 and 
                25D) and section 27 for the taxable year.
    ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
            ``(1) Qualified solar water heating property expenditure.--
        The term `qualified solar water heating property expenditure' 
        means an expenditure for property to heat water for use in a 
        dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a 
        residence if at least half of the energy used by such property 
        for such purpose is derived from the sun.
            ``(2) Qualified photovoltaic property expenditure.--The 
        term `qualified photovoltaic property expenditure' means an 
        expenditure for property that uses solar energy to generate 
        electricity for use in a dwelling unit.
            ``(3) Solar panels.--No expenditure relating to a solar 
        panel or other property installed as a roof (or portion 
        thereof) shall fail to be treated as property described in 
        paragraph (1) or (2) solely because it constitutes a structural 
        component of the structure on which it is installed.
            ``(4) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly 
        allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original 
        installation of the property described in paragraph (1) or (2) 
        and for piping or wiring to interconnect such property to the 
        dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this 
        section.
            ``(5) Swimming pools, etc., used as storage medium.--
        Expenditures which are properly allocable to a swimming pool, 
        hot tub, or any other energy storage medium which has a 
        function other than the function of such storage shall not be 
        taken into account for purposes of this section.
    ``(d) Special Rules.--
            ``(1) Dollar amounts in case of joint occupancy.--In the 
        case of any dwelling unit which is jointly occupied and used 
        during any calendar year as a residence by 2 or more 
individuals the following shall apply:
                    ``(A) The amount of the credit allowable under 
                subsection (a) by reason of expenditures (as the case 
                may be) made during such calendar year by any of such 
                individuals with respect to such dwelling unit shall be 
                determined by treating all of such individuals as 1 
                taxpayer whose taxable year is such calendar year.
                    ``(B) There shall be allowable with respect to such 
                expenditures to each of such individuals, a credit 
                under subsection (a) for the taxable year in which such 
                calendar year ends in an amount which bears the same 
                ratio to the amount determined under subparagraph (A) 
                as the amount of such expenditures made by such 
                individual during such calendar year bears to the 
                aggregate of such expenditures made by all of such 
                individuals during such calendar year.
            ``(2) Tenant-stockholder in cooperative housing 
        corporation.--In the case of an individual who is a tenant-
        stockholder (as defined in section 216) in a cooperative 
        housing corporation (as defined in such section), such 
        individual shall be treated as having made his tenant-
        stockholder's proportionate share (as defined in section 
        216(b)(3)) of any expenditures of such corporation.
            ``(3) Condominiums.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In the case of an individual who 
                is a member of a condominium management association 
                with respect to a condominium which he owns, such 
                individual shall be treated as having made his 
                proportionate share of any expenditures of such 
                association.
                    ``(B) Condominium management association.--For 
                purposes of this paragraph, the term `condominium 
                management association' means an organization which 
                meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of section 
                528(c) (other than subparagraph (E) thereof) with 
                respect to a condominium project substantially all of 
                the units of which are used as residences.
            ``(4) Allocation in certain cases.--If less than 80 percent 
        of the use of an item is for nonbusiness purposes, only that 
        portion of the expenditures for such item which is properly 
        allocable to use for nonbusiness purposes shall be taken into 
        account.
            ``(5) When expenditure made; amount of expenditure.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in 
                subparagraph (B), an expenditure with respect to an 
                item shall be treated as made when the original 
                installation of the item is completed.
                    ``(B) Expenditures part of building construction.--
                In the case of an expenditure in connection with the 
                construction or reconstruction of a structure, such 
                expenditure shall be treated as made when the original 
                use of the constructed or reconstructed structure by 
                the taxpayer begins.
                    ``(C) Amount.--The amount of any expenditure shall 
                be the cost thereof.
            ``(6) Property financed by subsidized energy financing.--
        For purposes of determining the amount of expenditures made by 
        any individual with respect to any dwelling unit, there shall 
        not be taken in to account expenditures which are made from 
        subsidized energy financing (as defined in section 
        48(a)(4)(A)).
    ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a 
credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect 
to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would 
(but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced 
by the amount of the credit so allowed.
    ``(f) Termination.--The credit allowed under this section shall not 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008 (December 31, 
2009, with respect to qualified photovoltaic property expenditures).''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Subsection (a) of section 1016 is amended by striking 
        ``and'' at the end of paragraph (27), by striking the period at 
        the end of paragraph (28) and inserting ``, and'', and by 
        adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(29) to the extent provided in section 25C(e), in the 
        case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed 
        under section 25C.''.
            (2) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of 
        subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the 
        item relating to section 25B the following new item:

                              ``Sec. 25C. Residential solar energy 
                                        property.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2003.

SEC. 3. CREDIT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING HOMES.

    (a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
(relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is amended by inserting 
after section 25C the following new section:

``SEC. 25D. ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING HOMES.

    ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there 
shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter 
for the taxable year an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount paid 
or incurred by the taxpayer for qualified energy efficiency 
improvements installed during such taxable year.
    ``(b) Limitations.--
            ``(1) Maximum credit.--The credit allowed by this section 
        with respect to a dwelling shall not exceed $2,000.
            ``(2) Prior credit amounts for taxpayer on same dwelling 
        taken into account.--If a credit was allowed to the taxpayer 
        under subsection (a) with respect to a dwelling in 1 or more 
        prior taxable years, the amount of the credit otherwise 
        allowable for the taxable year with respect to that dwelling 
        shall not exceed the amount of $2,000 reduced by the sum of the 
        credits allowed under subsection (a) to the taxpayer with 
respect to the dwelling for all prior taxable years.
            ``(3) Limitation based on amount of tax.--The credit 
        allowed under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not 
        exceed the excess of--
                    ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as 
                defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by 
                section 55, over
                    ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this 
                subpart (other than this section and section 23) and 
                section 27 for the taxable year.
    ``(c) Carryforward of Unused Credit.--If the credit allowable under 
subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by subsection (b)(3) for 
such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding 
taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for 
such succeeding taxable year.
    ``(d) Qualified Energy Efficiency Improvements.--For purposes of 
this section, the term `qualified energy efficiency improvements' means 
any energy efficient building envelope component which meets the 
prescriptive criteria for such component established by the 1998 
International Energy Conservation Code, if--
            ``(1) such component is installed in or on a dwelling--
                    ``(A) located in the United States, and
                    ``(B) owned and used by the taxpayer as the 
                taxpayer's principal residence (within the meaning of 
                section 121),
            ``(2) the original use of such component commences with the 
        taxpayer, and
            ``(3) such component reasonably can be expected to remain 
        in use for at least 5 years.
If the aggregate cost of such components with respect to any dwelling 
exceeds $1,000, such components shall be treated as qualified energy 
efficiency improvements only if such components are also certified in 
accordance with subsection (e) as meeting such criteria.
    ``(e) Certification.--The certification described in subsection (d) 
shall be--
            ``(1) determined on the basis of the technical 
        specifications or applicable ratings (including product 
        labeling requirements) for the measurement of energy 
        efficiency, based upon energy use or building envelope 
        component performance, for the energy efficient building 
        envelope component,
            ``(2) provided by a local building regulatory authority, a 
        utility, a manufactured home production inspection primary 
        inspection agency (IPIA), or an accredited home energy rating 
        system provider who is accredited by or otherwise authorized to 
        use approved energy performance measurement methods by the Home 
        Energy Ratings Systems Council or the National Association of 
        State Energy Officials, and
            ``(3) made in writing in a manner that specifies in readily 
        verifiable fashion the energy efficient building envelope 
        components installed and their respective energy efficiency 
        levels.
    ``(f) Definitions and Special Rules.--
            ``(1) Tenant-stockholder in cooperative housing 
        corporation.--In the case of an individual who is a tenant-
        stockholder (as defined in section 216) in a cooperative 
        housing corporation (as defined in such section), such 
        individual shall be treated as having paid his tenant-
        stockholder's proportionate share (as defined in section 
        216(b)(3)) of the cost of qualified energy efficiency 
        improvements made by such corporation.
            ``(2) Condominiums.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In the case of an individual who 
                is a member of a condominium management association 
                with respect to a condominium which he owns, such 
                individual shall be treated as having paid his 
                proportionate share of the cost of qualified energy 
                efficiency improvements made by such association.
                    ``(B) Condominium management association.--For 
                purposes of this paragraph, the term `condominium 
                management association' means an organization which 
                meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of section 
                528(c) (other than subparagraph (E) thereof) with 
                respect to a condominium project substantially all of 
                the units of which are used as residences.
            ``(3) Building envelope component.--The term `building 
        envelope component' means insulation material or system which 
        is specifically and primarily designed to reduce the heat loss 
        or gain of a dwelling when installed in or on such dwelling, 
        exterior windows (including skylights) and doors, and metal 
        roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings which are 
        specifically and primarily designed to reduce the heat gain of 
        a dwelling when installed in or on such dwelling.
            ``(4) Manufactured homes included.--For purposes of this 
        section, the term `dwelling' includes a manufactured home which 
        conforms to Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 
        Standards (24 CFR 3280).
    ``(g) Basis Adjustment.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit 
is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any 
property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but 
for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by 
the amount of the credit so allowed.
    ``(h) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to 
qualified energy efficiency improvements installed after December 31, 
2003 and before January 1, 2009.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Subsection (a) of section 1016 is amended by striking 
        ``and'' at the end of paragraph (28), by striking the period at 
        the end of paragraph (29) and inserting ``, and'', and by 
        adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(30) to the extent provided in section 25D(g), in the 
        case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed 
        under section 25D.''.
            (2) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of 
        subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the 
        item relating to section 25C the following new item:

                              ``Sec. 25D. Energy efficiency 
                                        improvements to existing 
                                        homes.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2003.

SEC. 4. ALTERNATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
(relating to other credits) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``SEC. 30B. ALTERNATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT.

    ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--There shall be allowed as a credit 
against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount 
equal to the sum of--
            ``(1) the new qualified fuel cell motor vehicle credit 
        determined under subsection (b), and
            ``(2) the new qualified hybrid motor vehicle credit 
        determined under subsection (c).
    ``(b) New Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit.--
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), the new 
        qualified fuel cell motor vehicle credit determined under this 
        subsection with respect to a new qualified fuel cell motor 
        vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable 
        year is--
                    ``(A) $4,000, if such vehicle has a gross vehicle 
                weight rating of not more than 8,500 pounds,
                    ``(B) $10,000, if such vehicle has a gross vehicle 
                weight rating of more than 8,500 pounds but not more 
                than 14,000 pounds,
                    ``(C) $20,000, if such vehicle has a gross vehicle 
                weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds but not more 
                than 26,000 pounds, and
                    ``(D) $40,000, if such vehicle has a gross vehicle 
                weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.
            ``(2) Increase for fuel efficiency.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The amount determined under 
                paragraph (1)(A) with respect to a new qualified fuel 
                cell motor vehicle which is a passenger automobile or 
                light truck shall be increased by--
                            ``(i) $1,000, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 150 percent but less than 175 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy,
                            ``(ii) $1,500, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 175 percent but less than 200 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy,
                            ``(iii) $2,000, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 200 percent but less than 225 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy,
                            ``(iv) $2,500, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 225 percent but less than 250 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy,
                            ``(v) $3,000, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 250 percent but less than 275 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy,
                            ``(vi) $3,500, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 275 percent but less than 300 percent of 
                        the 2002 model year city fuel economy, and
                            ``(vii) $4,000, if such vehicle achieves at 
                        least 300 percent of the 2002 model year city 
                        fuel economy.
                    ``(B) 2002 model year city fuel economy.--For 
                purposes of subparagraph (A), the 2002 model year city 
                fuel economy with respect to a vehicle shall be 
                determined in accordance with the following tables:
                            ``(i) In the case of a passenger 
                        automobile:

``If vehicle inertia weight class   The 2002 model year city fuel 
        is:                                 economy is:
    1,500 or 1,750 lbs............................            43.7 mpg 
    2,000 lbs.....................................            38.3 mpg 
    2,250 lbs.....................................            34.1 mpg 
    2,500 lbs.....................................            30.7 mpg 
    2,750 lbs.....................................            27.9 mpg 
    3,000 lbs.....................................            25.6 mpg 
    3,500 lbs.....................................            22.0 mpg 
    4,000 lbs.....................................            19.3 mpg 
    4,500 lbs.....................................            17.2 mpg 
    5,000 lbs.....................................            15.5 mpg 
    5,500 lbs.....................................            14.1 mpg 
    6,000 lbs.....................................            12.9 mpg 
    6,500 lbs.....................................            11.9 mpg 
    7,000 or 8,500 lbs............................            11.1 mpg.
                            ``(ii) In the case of a light truck:

``If vehicle inertia weight class   The 2002 model year city fuel 
        is:                                 economy is:
    1,500 or 1,750 lbs............................            37.6 mpg 
    2,000 lbs.....................................            33.7 mpg 
    2,250 lbs.....................................            30.6 mpg 
    2,500 lbs.....................................            28.0 mpg 
    2,750 lbs.....................................            25.9 mpg 
    3,000 lbs.....................................            24.1 mpg 
    3,500 lbs.....................................            21.3 mpg 
    4,000 lbs.....................................            19.0 mpg 
    4,500 lbs.....................................            17.3 mpg 
    5,000 lbs.....................................            15.8 mpg 
    5,500 lbs.....................................            14.6 mpg 
    6,000 lbs.....................................            13.6 mpg 
    6,500 lbs.....................................            12.8 mpg 
    7,000 or 8,500 lbs............................            12.0 mpg.
                    ``(C) Vehicle inertia weight class.--For purposes 
                of subparagraph (B), the term `vehicle inertia weight 
                class' has the same meaning as when defined in 
                regulations prescribed by the Administrator of the 
                Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of the 
                administration of title II of the Clean Air Act (42 
                U.S.C. 7521 et seq.).
            ``(3) New qualified fuel cell motor vehicle.--For purposes 
        of this subsection, the term `new qualified fuel cell motor 
        vehicle' means a motor vehicle--
                    ``(A) which is propelled by power derived from one 
                or more cells which convert chemical energy directly 
                into electricity by combining oxygen with hydrogen fuel 
                which is stored on board the vehicle in any form and 
                may or may not require reformation prior to use,
                    ``(B) which, in the case of a passenger automobile 
                or light truck--
                            ``(i) for 2004 and later model vehicles, 
                        has received a certificate of conformity under 
                        the Clean Air Act and meets or exceeds the 
                        equivalent qualifying California low emission 
                        vehicle standard under section 243(e)(2) of the 
                        Clean Air Act for that make and model year, and
                            ``(ii) for 2006 and later model vehicles, 
                        has received a certificate that such vehicle 
                        meets or exceeds the Tier II emission level 
                        established in regulations prescribed by the 
                        Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
                        Agency under section 202(i) of the Clean Air 
                        Act for that make and model year vehicle,
                    ``(C) the original use of which commences with the 
                taxpayer,
                    ``(D) which is acquired for use or lease by the 
                taxpayer and not for resale, and
                    ``(E) which is made by a manufacturer.
    ``(c) New Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle Credit.--
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), the new 
        qualified hybrid motor vehicle credit determined under this 
        subsection with respect to a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle 
        placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year is 
        the credit amount determined under paragraph (2).
            ``(2) Credit amount.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The credit amount determined 
                under this paragraph shall be determined in accordance 
                with the following tables:
                            ``(i) In the case of a new qualified hybrid 
                        motor vehicle which is a passenger automobile 
                        or light truck and which provides the following 
                        percentage of the maximum available power:

``If percentage of the maximum      The credit amount is:
        available power is:
    At least 2.5 percent but less than 10 percent.                $250 
    At least 10 percent but less than 20 percent..                $500 
    At least 20 percent but less than 30 percent..                $750 
    At least 30 percent...........................              $1,000.
                            ``(ii) In the case of a new qualified 
                        hybrid motor vehicle which is a heavy duty 
                        hybrid motor vehicle and which provides the 
                        following percentage of the maximum available 
                        power:
                                    ``(I) If such vehicle has a gross 
                                vehicle weight rating of not more than 
                                14,000 pounds:

``If percentage of the maximum      The credit amount is:
        available power is:
    At least 20 percent but less than 30 percent..              $1,500 
    At least 30 percent but less than 40 percent..              $1,750 
    At least 40 percent but less than 50 percent..              $2,000 
    At least 50 percent but less than 60 percent..              $2,250 
    At least 60 percent...........................              $2,500.
                                    ``(II) If such vehicle has a gross 
                                vehicle weight rating of more than 
                                14,000 but not more than 26,000 pounds:

``If percentage of the maximum      The credit amount is:
        available power is:
    At least 20 percent but less than 30 percent..              $4,000 
    At least 30 percent but less than 40 percent..              $4,500 
    At least 40 percent but less than 50 percent..              $5,000 
    At least 50 percent but less than 60 percent..              $5,500 
    At least 60 percent...........................              $6,000.
                                    ``(III) If such vehicle has a gross 
                                vehicle weight rating of more than 
                                26,000 pounds:

``If percentage of the maximum      The credit amount is:
        available power is:
    At least 20 percent but less than 30 percent..              $6,000 
    At least 30 percent but less than 40 percent..              $7,000 
    At least 40 percent but less than 50 percent..              $8,000 
    At least 50 percent but less than 60 percent..              $9,000 
    At least 60 percent...........................             $10,000.
                    ``(B) Increase for fuel efficiency.--
                            ``(i) Amount.--The amount determined under 
                        subparagraph (A)(i) with respect to a passenger 
                        automobile or light truck shall be increased 
                        by--
                                    ``(I) $1,000, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 125 percent but less 
                                than 150 percent of the 2002 model year 
                                city fuel economy,
                                    ``(II) $1,500, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 150 percent but less 
                                than 175 percent of the 2002 model year 
                                city fuel economy,
                                    ``(III) $2,000, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 175 percent but less 
                                than 200 percent of the 2002 model year 
                                city fuel economy,
                                    ``(IV) $2,500, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 200 percent but less 
                                than 225 percent of the 2002 model year 
                                city fuel economy,
                                    ``(V) $3,000, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 225 percent but less 
                                than 250 percent of the 2002 model year 
                                city fuel economy, and
                                    ``(VI) $3,500, if such vehicle 
                                achieves at least 250 percent of the 
                                2002 model year city fuel economy.
                            ``(ii) 2002 model year city fuel economy.--
                        For purposes of clause (i), the 2002 model year 
                        city fuel economy with respect to a vehicle 
                        shall be determined using the tables provided 
                        in subsection (b)(2)(B) with respect to such 
                        vehicle.
                            ``(iii) Option to use like vehicle.--For 
                        purposes of clause (i), at the option of the 
                        vehicle manufacturer, the increase for fuel 
                        efficiency may be calculated by comparing the 
                        new qualified hybrid motor vehicle to a `like 
                        vehicle'.
                    ``(C) Increase for accelerated emissions 
                performance.--The amount determined under subparagraph 
                (A)(ii) with respect to an applicable heavy duty hybrid 
                motor vehicle shall be increased by the increase credit 
                amount determined in accordance with the following 
                tables:
                            ``(i) In the case of a vehicle which has a 
                        gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 
                        14,000 pounds:

``If the model year is:             The increase credit amount is:
    2004..........................................              $3,500 
    2005..........................................              $3,000 
    2006..........................................              $2,500 
    2007..........................................              $2,000 
    2008..........................................              $1,500.
                            ``(ii) In the case of a vehicle which has a 
                        gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 
                        pounds but not more than 26,000 pounds:

``If the model year is:             The increase credit amount is:
    2004..........................................              $9,000 
    2005..........................................              $7,750 
    2006..........................................              $6,500 
    2007..........................................              $5,250 
    2008..........................................              $4,000.
                            ``(iii) In the case of a vehicle which has 
                        a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 
                        26,000 pounds:

``If the model year is:             The increase credit amount is:
    2004..........................................             $14,000 
    2005..........................................             $12,000 
    2006..........................................             $10,000 
    2007..........................................              $8,000 
    2008..........................................              $6,000.
                    ``(D) Conservation credit.--
                            ``(i) Amount.--The amount determined under 
                        subparagraph (A)(i) with respect to a passenger 
                        automobile or light truck shall be increased 
                        by--
                                    ``(I) $250, if such vehicle 
                                achieves a lifetime fuel savings of at 
                                least 1,500 gallons of gasoline, and
                                    ``(II) $500, if such vehicle 
                                achieves a lifetime fuel savings of at 
                                least 2,500 gallons of gasoline.
                            ``(ii) Lifetime fuel savings for like 
                        vehicle.--For purposes of clause (i), at the 
                        option of the vehicle manufacturer, the 
                        lifetime fuel savings fuel may be calculated by 
                        comparing the new qualified hybrid motor 
                        vehicle to a `like vehicle'.
                    ``(E) Definitions.--
                            ``(i) Applicable heavy duty hybrid motor 
                        vehicle.--For purposes of subparagraph (C), the 
                        term `applicable heavy duty hybrid motor 
                        vehicle' means a heavy duty hybrid motor 
                        vehicle which is powered by an internal 
                        combustion or heat engine which is certified as 
                        meeting the emission standards set in the 
                        regulations prescribed by the Administrator of 
                        the Environmental Protection Agency for 2009 
                        and later model year diesel heavy duty engines 
                        or 2010 and later model year ottocycle heavy 
                        duty engines, as applicable.
                            ``(ii) Heavy duty hybrid motor vehicle.--
                        For purposes of this paragraph, the term `heavy 
                        duty hybrid motor vehicle' means a new 
                        qualified hybrid motor vehicle which has a 
                        gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 
                        pounds and draws propulsion energy from both of 
                        the following onboard sources of stored energy:
                                    ``(I) An internal combustion or 
                                heat engine using consumable fuel 
                                which, for 2004 and later model 
                                vehicles, has received a certificate of 
                                conformity under the Clean Air Act and 
                                meets or exceeds a level of not greater 
                                than 3.0 grams per brake horsepower-
                                hour of oxides of nitrogen and 0.01 per 
                                brake horsepower-hour of particulate 
                                matter.
                                    ``(II) A rechargeable energy 
                                storage system.
                            ``(iii) Maximum available power.--
                                    ``(I) Passenger automobile or light 
                                truck.--For purposes of subparagraph 
                                (A)(i), the term `maximum available 
                                power' means the maximum power 
                                available from the battery or other 
                                electrical storage device, during a 
                                standard 10 second pulse power test, 
                                divided by the sum of the battery or 
                                other electrical storage device and the 
                                SAE net power of the heat engine.
                                    ``(II) Heavy duty hybrid motor 
                                vehicle.--For purposes of subparagraph 
                                (A)(ii), the term `maximum available 
                                power' means the maximum power 
                                available from the battery or other 
                                electrical storage device, during a 
                                standard 10 second pulse power test, 
                                divided by the vehicle's total traction 
                                power. The term `total traction power' 
                                means the sum of the electric motor 
                                peak power and the heat engine peak 
                                power of the vehicle, except that if 
                                the electric motor is the sole means by 
                                which the vehicle can be driven, the 
                                total traction power is the peak 
                                electric motor power.
                            ``(iv) Like vehicle.--For purposes of 
                        subparagraph (B)(iii), the term `like vehicle' 
                        for a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle 
                        derived from a conventional production vehicle 
                        produced in the same model year means a model 
                        that is equivalent in the following areas:
                                    ``(I) Body style (2-door or 4-
                                door).
                                    ``(II) Transmission (automatic or 
                                manual).
                                    ``(III) Acceleration performance 
                                (<plus-minus> 0.05 seconds).
                                    ``(IV) Drivetrain (2-wheel drive or 
                                4-wheel drive).
                                    ``(V) Certification by the 
                                Administrator of the Environmental 
                                Protection Agency.
                            ``(v) Lifetime fuel savings.--For purposes 
                        of subsection (c)(2)(D), the term `lifetime 
                        fuel savings' shall be calculated by dividing 
                        120,000 by the difference between the 2002 
                        model year city fuel economy for the vehicle 
                        inertia weight class and the city fuel economy 
                        for the new qualified hybrid motor vehicle.
            ``(3) New qualified hybrid motor vehicle.--For purposes of 
        this subsection, the term `new qualified hybrid motor vehicle' 
        means a motor vehicle--
                    ``(A) which draws propulsion energy from onboard 
                sources of stored energy which are both--
                            ``(i) an internal combustion or heat engine 
                        using combustible fuel, and
                            ``(ii) a rechargeable energy storage 
                        system,
                    ``(B) which, in the case of a passenger automobile 
                or light truck, for 2004 and later model vehicles, has 
                received a certificate of conformity under the Clean 
                Air Act and meets or exceeds the equivalent qualifying 
                California low emission vehicle standard under section 
                243(e)(2) of the Clean Air Act for that make and model 
                year,
                    ``(C) the original use of which commences with the 
                taxpayer,
                    ``(D) which is acquired for use or lease by the 
                taxpayer and not for resale, and
                    ``(E) which is made by a manufacturer.
    ``(d) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.--The credit allowed under 
subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed the excess of--
            ``(1) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in 
        section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over
            ``(2) the sum of the credits allowable under subpart A and 
        sections 27, 29, and 30A for the taxable year.
    ``(e) Other Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this 
section--
            ``(1) Consumable fuel.--The term `consumable fuel' means 
        any solid, liquid, or gaseous matter which releases energy when 
        consumed by an auxiliary power unit.
            ``(2) Motor vehicle.--The term `motor vehicle' has the 
        meaning given such term by section 30(c)(2).
            ``(3) 2002 model year city fuel economy.--The 2002 model 
        year city fuel economy with respect to any vehicle shall be 
        measured under rules similar to the rules under section 
        4064(c).
            ``(4) Other terms.--The terms `automobile', `passenger 
        automobile', `light truck', and `manufacturer' have the 
        meanings given such terms in regulations prescribed by the 
        Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for 
        purposes of the administration of title II of the Clean Air Act 
        (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.).
            ``(5)  Reduction in basis.--For purposes of this subtitle, 
        the basis of any property for which a credit is allowable under 
        subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of such credit so 
        allowed.
            ``(6) No double benefit.--The amount of any deduction or 
        credit allowable under this chapter (other than the credit 
        allowable under this section) shall be reduced by the amount of 
        credit allowed under subsection (a) for such vehicle for the 
        taxable year.
            ``(7) Property used by tax-exempt entities.--In the case of 
        a credit amount which is allowable with respect to a motor 
        vehicle which is acquired by an entity exempt from tax under 
        this chapter, the person which sells or leases such vehicle to 
        the entity shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to the 
        vehicle for purposes of this section and the credit shall be 
        allowed to such person, but only if the person clearly 
        discloses to the entity in any sale or lease document the 
        specific amount of any credit otherwise allowable to the entity 
        under this section and reduces the sale or lease price of such 
        vehicle by an equivalent amount of such credit.
            ``(8) Recapture.--The Secretary shall, by regulations, 
        provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable 
        under subsection (a) with respect to any property which ceases 
        to be property eligible for such credit (including recapture in 
        the case of a lease period of less than the economic life of a 
        vehicle).
            ``(9) Property used outside united states, etc., not 
        qualified.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) 
        with respect to any property referred to in section 50(b) or 
        with respect to the portion of the cost of any property taken 
        into account under section 179.
            ``(10) Election to not take credit.--No credit shall be 
        allowed under subsection (a) for any vehicle if the taxpayer 
        elects to not have this section apply to such vehicle.
            ``(11) Carryforward allowed.--
                    ``(A) In general.--If the credit amount allowable 
                under subsection (a) for a taxable year exceeds the 
                amount of the limitation under subsection (c) for such 
                taxable year (referred to as the `unused credit year' 
                in this paragraph), such excess shall be allowed as a 
                credit carryforward for each of the 20 taxable years 
                following the unused credit year.
                    ``(B) Rules.--Rules similar to the rules of section 
                39 shall apply with respect to the credit carryforward 
                under subparagraph (A).
            ``(12) Interaction with air quality and motor vehicle 
        safety standards.--Unless otherwise provided in this section, a 
        motor vehicle shall not be considered eligible for a credit 
        under this section unless such vehicle is in compliance with--
                    ``(A) the applicable provisions of the Clean Air 
                Act for the applicable make and model year of the 
                vehicle (or applicable air quality provisions of State 
                law in the case of a State which has adopted such 
                provision under a waiver under section 209(b) of the 
                Clean Air Act), and
                    ``(B) the motor vehicle safety provisions of 
                sections 30101 through 30169 of title 49, United States 
                Code.
    ``(f) Regulations.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall promulgate such 
        regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this 
        section.
            ``(2) Administrator of environmental protection agency.--
        The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in 
coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of 
the Treasury, shall prescribe such regulations as necessary to 
determine whether a motor vehicle meets the requirements to be eligible 
for a credit under this section.
    ``(g) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any property 
placed in service after--
            ``(1) in the case of a new qualified fuel cell motor 
        vehicle (as described in subsection (b)), December 31, 2013, 
        and
            ``(2) in the case of any other property, December 31, 
        2009.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 1016(a) is amended by striking ``and'' at the 
        end of paragraph (29), by striking the period at the end of 
        paragraph (30) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the 
        end the following:
            ``(31) to the extent provided in section 30B(e)(5).''.
            (2) Section 6501(m) is amended by inserting ``30B(e)(10),'' 
        after ``30(d)(4),''.
            (3) The table of sections for subpart B of part IV of 
        subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the 
        item relating to section 30A the following:

                              ``Sec. 30B. Alternative motor vehicle 
                                        credit.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2003, in taxable 
years ending after such date.

SEC. 5. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM 
              RENEWABLE RESOURCES.

    (a) Extension of Credit for Wind and Closed-Loop Biomass 
Facilities.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 45(c)(3) are each 
amended by striking ``2004'' and inserting ``2009''.
    (b) Expansion of Credit for Open-loop Biomass and Landfill Gas 
Facilities.--Paragraph (3) of section 45(c) is amended by adding at the 
end the following new subparagraphs:
                    ``(D) Open-loop biomass facilities.--In the case of 
                a facility using open-loop biomass to produce 
                electricity, the term `qualified facility' means any 
                facility owned by the taxpayer which is originally 
                placed in service before January 1, 2009.
                    ``(E) Landfill gas facilities.--In the case of a 
                facility producing electricity from gas derived from 
                the biodegradation of municipal solid waste, the term 
                `qualified facility' means any facility owned by the 
                taxpayer which is originally placed in service before 
                January 1, 2009.''.
    (c) Definition and Special Rules.--Subsection (c) of section 45 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
            ``(5) Open-loop biomass.--The term `open-loop biomass' 
        means any solid, nonhazardous, cellulosic waste material which 
        is segregated from other waste materials and which is derived 
        from--
                    ``(A) any of the following forest-related 
                resources: mill residues, precommercial thinnings, 
                slash, and brush, but not including old-growth timber,
                    ``(B) solid wood waste materials, including waste 
                pallets, crates, dunnage, manufacturing and 
                construction wood wastes (other than pressure-treated, 
                chemically-treated, or painted wood wastes), and 
                landscape or right-of-way tree trimmings, but not 
                including municipal solid waste (garbage), gas derived 
                from the biodegradation of solid waste, or paper that 
                is commonly recycled, or
                    ``(C) agriculture sources, including orchard tree 
                crops, vineyard, grain, legumes, sugar, and other crop 
                by-products or residues.
        Such term shall not include closed-loop biomass.
            ``(6) Reduced credit for certain preeffective date 
        facilities.--In the case of any facility described in 
        subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3) which is placed in 
        service before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph--
                    ``(A) subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by 
                substituting `1.0 cents' for `1.5 cents', and
                    ``(B) the 5-year period beginning on the date of 
                the enactment of this paragraph shall be substituted in 
                lieu of the 10-year period in subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii).
            ``(7) Limit on reductions for grants, etc., for open-loop 
        biomass facilities.--If the amount of the credit determined 
        under subsection (a) with respect to any open-loop biomass 
        facility is required to be reduced under paragraph (3) of 
        subsection (b), the fraction under such paragraph shall in no 
        event be greater than \4/5\.
            ``(8) Coordination with section 29.--The term `qualified 
        facility' shall not include any facility the production from 
        which is allowed as a credit under section 29 for the taxable 
year or any prior taxable year.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to electricity sold after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 6. CREDIT FOR PRODUCTION FROM QUALIFYING ADVANCED CLEAN COAL 
              TECHNOLOGY.

    (a) Credit for Production From Qualifying Advanced Clean Coal 
Technology.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
(relating to business related credits) is amended by adding after 
section 45F the following:

``SEC. 45G. CREDIT FOR PRODUCTION FROM QUALIFYING ADVANCED CLEAN COAL 
              TECHNOLOGY.

    ``(a) General Rule.--For purposes of section 38, the qualifying 
advanced clean coal technology production credit of any taxpayer for 
any taxable year is equal to--
            ``(1) the applicable amount of advanced clean coal 
        technology production credit, multiplied by
            ``(2) the sum of--
                    ``(A) the kilowatt hours of electricity, plus
                    ``(B) each 3,413 Btu of fuels or chemicals,
        produced by the taxpayer during such taxable year at a 
        qualifying advanced clean coal technology facility during the 
        10-year period beginning on the date the facility was 
        originally placed in service.
    ``(b) Applicable Amount.--For purposes of this section, the 
applicable amount of advanced clean coal technology production credit 
with respect to production from a qualifying advanced clean coal 
technology facility shall be determined as follows:
            ``(1) Where the design coal has a heat content of more than 
        9,000 Btu per pound:
                    ``(A) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service before 2009, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
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Not more than 8,400.........         $.0060                $.0038
More than 8,400 but not more         $.0025                $.0010
 than 8,550.
More than 8,550 but not more         $.0010                $.0010.
 than 8,750.
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                    ``(B) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2008 and before 2013, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 7,770.........         $.0105                $.0090
More than 7,770 but not more         $.0085                $.0068
 than 8,125.
More than 8,125 but not more         $.0075                $.0055.
 than 8,350.
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                    ``(C) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2012 and before 2017, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 7,380.........         $.0140                 $.01
More than 7,380 but not more         $.0120                $.0090.
 than 7,720.
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            ``(2) Where the design coal has a heat content of not more 
        than 9,000 Btu per pound:
                    ``(A) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service before 2009, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 8,500.........         $.0060                $.0038
More than 8,500 but not more         $.0025                $.0010
 than 8,650.
More than 8,650 but not more         $.0010                $.0010.
 than 8,750.
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                    ``(B) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2008 and before 2013, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 8,000.........         $.0105                 $.009
More than 8,000 but not more         $.0085                $.0068
 than 8,250.
More than 8,250 but not more         $.0075                $.0055.
 than 8,400.
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                    ``(C) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2012 and before 2017, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 heat rate, Btu/kWh (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 7,800.........         $.0140                $.0115
More than 7,800 but not more         $.0120                $.0090.
 than 7,950.
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            ``(3) Where the clean coal technology facility is producing 
        fuel or chemicals:
                    ``(A) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service before 2009, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 thermal efficiency (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not less than 40.6 percent..         $.0060                $.0038
Less than 40.6 but not less          $.0025                $.0010
 than 40 percent.
Less than 40 but not less            $.0010                $.0010.
 than 39 percent.
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                    ``(B) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2008 and before 2013, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 thermal efficiency (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not less than 43.9 percent..         $.0105                 $.009
Less than 43.9 but not less          $.0085                $.0068
 than 42 percent.
Less than 42 but not less            $.0075                $.0055.
 than 40.9 percent.
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                    ``(C) In the case of a facility originally placed 
                in service after 2012 and before 2017, if--
      

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                                       The applicable amount is:
  ``The facility design net  -------------------------------------------
 thermal efficiency (HHV) is   For 1st 5 years of     For 2d 5 years of
          equal to:               such service          such service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not less than 44.2 percent..         $.0140                $.0115
Less than 44.2 but not less          $.0120                $.0090.
 than 43.6 percent.
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    ``(c) Inflation Adjustment Factor.--For calendar years after 2003, 
each amount in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) shall be 
adjusted by multiplying such amount by the inflation adjustment factor 
for the calendar year in which the amount is applied. If any amount as 
increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of 0.01 cent, 
such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.01 cent.
    ``(d) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this 
section--
            ``(1) In general.--Any term used in this section which is 
        also used in section 48A shall have the meaning given such term 
        in section 48A.
            ``(2) Applicable rules.--The rules of paragraphs (3), (4), 
        and (5) of section 45 shall apply.
            ``(3) Inflation adjustment factor.--The term `inflation 
        adjustment factor' means, with respect to a calendar year, a 
        fraction the numerator of which is the GDP implicit price 
        deflator for the preceding calendar year and the denominator of 
        which is the GDP implicit price deflator for the calendar year 
        2003.
            ``(4) GDP implicit price deflator.--The term `GDP implicit 
        price deflator' means the most recent revision of the implicit 
        price deflator for the gross domestic product as computed by 
        the Department of Commerce before March 15 of the calendar 
        year.''.
    (b) Credit Treated as Business Credit.--Section 38(b) is amended by 
striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (14), by striking the period 
at the end of paragraph (15) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at 
the end the following:
            ``(16) the qualifying advanced clean coal technology 
        production credit determined under section 45G(a).''.
    (c) Transitional Rule.--Section 39(d) (relating to transitional 
rules) is amended by adding after paragraph (10) the following:
            ``(11) No carryback of section 45g credit before effective 
        date.--No portion of the unused business credit for any taxable 
        year which is attributable to the qualifying advanced clean 
        coal technology production credit determined under section 45G 
        may be carried back to a taxable year ending before the date of 
        the enactment of section 45G.''.
    (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of 
part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end 
the following:

                              ``Sec. 45G. Credit for production from 
                                        qualifying advanced clean coal 
                                        technology.''.
    (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to production after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 7. OIL AND GAS FROM MARGINAL WELLS.

    (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
(relating to business credits) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``SEC. 45H. CREDIT FOR PRODUCING OIL AND GAS FROM MARGINAL WELLS.

    ``(a) General Rule.--For purposes of section 38, the marginal well 
production credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the 
product of--
            ``(1) the credit amount, and
            ``(2) the qualified credit oil production and the qualified 
        natural gas production which is attributable to the taxpayer.
    ``(b) Credit Amount.--For purposes of this section--
            ``(1) In general.--The credit amount is--
                    ``(A) $3 per barrel of qualified crude oil 
                production, and
                    ``(B) 50 cents per 1,000 cubic feet of qualified 
                natural gas production.
            ``(2) Reduction as oil and gas prices increase.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The $3 and 50 cents amounts 
                under paragraph (1) shall each be reduced (but not 
                below zero) by an amount which bears the same ratio to 
                such amount (determined without regard to this 
                paragraph) as--
                            ``(i) the excess (if any) of the applicable 
                        reference price over $15 ($1.67 for qualified 
                        natural gas production), bears to
                            ``(ii) $3 ($0.33 for qualified natural gas 
                        production).
                The applicable reference price for a taxable year is 
                the reference price of the calendar year preceding the 
                calendar year in which the taxable year begins.
                    ``(B) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any 
                taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2003, 
                each of the dollar amounts contained in subparagraph 
                (A) shall be increased to an amount equal to such 
                dollar amount multiplied by the inflation adjustment 
                factor for such calendar year (determined under section 
                43(b)(3)(B) by substituting `2002' for `1990').
                    ``(C) Reference price.--For purposes of this 
                paragraph, the term `reference price' means, with 
                respect to any calendar year--
                            ``(i) in the case of qualified crude oil 
                        production, the reference price determined 
                        under section 29(d)(2)(C), and
                            ``(ii) in the case of qualified natural gas 
                        production, the Secretary's estimate of the 
                        annual average wellhead price per 1,000 cubic 
                        feet for all domestic natural gas.
    ``(c) Qualified Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production.--For purposes 
of this section--
            ``(1) In general.--The terms `qualified crude oil 
        production' and `qualified natural gas production' mean 
        domestic crude oil or natural gas which is produced from a 
        qualified marginal well.
            ``(2) Limitation on amount of production which may 
        qualify.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Crude oil or natural gas 
                produced during any taxable year from any well shall 
                not be treated or qualified crude oil production or 
                qualified natural gas production to the extent 
                production from the well during the taxable year 
                exceeds 1,095 barrels or barrel equivalents.
                    ``(B) Proportionate reductions.--
                            ``(i) Short taxable years.--In the case of 
                        a short taxable year, the limitations under 
                        this paragraph shall be proportionately reduced 
                        to reflect the ratio which the number of days 
                        in such taxable year bears to 365.
                            ``(ii) Wells not in production entire 
                        year.--In the case of a well which is not 
                        capable of production during each day of a 
                        taxable year, the limitations under this 
                        paragraph applicable to the well shall be 
                        proportionately reduced to reflect the ratio 
                        which the number of days of production bears to 
                        the total number of days in the taxable year.
            ``(3) Definitions.--
                    ``(A) Qualified marginal well.--The term `qualified 
                marginal well' means a domestic well--
                            ``(i) the production from which during the 
                        taxable year is treated as marginal production 
                        under section 613A(c)(6), or
                            ``(ii) which, during the taxable year--
                                    ``(I) has average daily production 
                                of not more than 25 barrel equivalents, 
                                and
                                    ``(II) produces water at a rate not 
                                less than 95 percent of total well 
                                effluent.
                    ``(B) Crude oil, etc.--The terms `crude oil', 
                `natural gas', `domestic', and `barrel' have the 
                meanings given such terms by section 613A(e).
                    ``(C) Barrel equivalent.--The term `barrel 
                equivalent' means, with respect to natural gas, a 
                conversation ratio of 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas 
                to 1 barrel of crude oil.
    ``(d) Other Rules.--
            ``(1) Production attributable to the taxpayer.--In the case 
        of a qualified marginal well in which there is more than one 
        owner of operating interests in the well and the crude oil or 
        natural gas production exceeds the limitation under subsection 
        (c)(2), qualifying crude oil production or qualifying natural 
        gas production attributable to the taxpayer shall be determined 
        on the basis of the ratio which taxpayer's revenue interest in 
        the production bears to the aggregate of the revenue interests 
        of all operating interest owners in the production.
            ``(2) Operating interest required.--Any credit under this 
        section may be claimed only on production which is attributable 
        to the holder of an operating interest.
            ``(3) Production from nonconventional sources excluded.--In 
        the case of production from a qualified marginal well which is 
        eligible for the credit allowed under section 29 for the 
        taxable year, no credit shall be allowable under this section 
        unless the taxpayer elects not to claim the credit under 
        section 29 with respect to the well.
            ``(4) Noncompliance with pollution laws.--For purposes of 
        subsection (c)(3)(A), a marginal well which is not in 
        compliance with the applicable State and Federal pollution 
        prevention, control, and permit requirements for any period of 
        time shall not be considered to be a qualified marginal well 
        during such period.''.
    (b) Credit Treated as Business Credit.--Section 38(b) is amended by 
striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (15), by striking the period 
at the end of paragraph (16) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at 
the end the following:
            ``(17) the marginal oil and gas well production credit 
        determined under section 45H(a).''.
    (c) Carryback.--Subsection (a) of section 39 (relating to carryback 
and carryforward of unused credits generally) is amended by adding at 
the end the following:
            ``(3) 10-year carryback for marginal oil and gas well 
        production credit.--In the case of the marginal oil and gas 
        well production credit--
                    ``(A) this section shall be applied separately from 
                the business credit (other than the marginal oil and 
                gas well production credit),
                    ``(B) paragraph (1) shall be applied by 
                substituting `10 taxable years' for `1 taxable years' 
                in subparagraph (A) thereof, and
                    ``(C) paragraph (2) shall be applied--
                            ``(i) by substituting `31 taxable years' 
                        for `21 taxable years' in subparagraph (A) 
                        thereof, and
                            ``(ii) by substituting `30 taxable years' 
                        for `20 taxable years' in subparagraph (A) 
                        thereof.''.
    (d) Coordination With Section 29.--Section 29(a) is amended by 
striking ``There'' and inserting ``At the election of the taxpayer, 
there''.
    (e) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of 
part IV of subchapter A of chapter I is amended by adding at the end 
the following:

                              ``Sec. 45H. Credit for producing oil and 
                                        gas from marginal wells.''.
    (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to production in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2003.

SEC. 8. NATURAL GAS GATHERING LINES TREATED AS 7-YEAR PROPERTY.

    (a) In General.--Subparagraph (C) of section 168(e)(3) (relating to 
classification of certain property) is amended by striking ``and'' at 
the end of clause (i), by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), 
and by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause:
                            ``(ii) any natural gas gathering line, 
                        and''.
    (b) Natural Gas Gathering Line.--Subsection (i) of section 168 is 
amended by adding after paragraph (14) the following new paragraph:
            ``(15) Natural gas gathering line.--The term `natural gas 
        gathering line' means--
                    ``(A) the pipe, equipment, and appurtenances 
                determined to be a gathering line by the Federal Energy 
                Regulatory Commission, or
                    ``(B) the pipe, equipment, and appurtenances used 
                to deliver natural gas from the wellhead or a 
                commonpoint to the point at which such gas first 
                reaches--
                            ``(i) a gas processing plant,
                            ``(ii) an interconnection with a 
                        transmission pipeline certificated by the 
                        Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an 
                        interstate transmission pipeline,
                            ``(iii) an interconnection with an 
                        intrastate transmission pipeline, or
                            ``(iv) a direct interconnection with a 
                        local distribution company, a gas storage 
                        facility, or an industrial consumer.''.
    (c) Alternative System.--The table contained in section 
168(g)(3)(B) is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
subparagraph (C)(i) the following:

``(C)(ii)......................................................   10''.
    (d) Alternative Minimum Tax Exception.--Subparagraph (B) of section 
56(a)(1) is amended by inserting before the period the following: ``or 
in clause (ii) of section 168(e)(3)(C)''.
    (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 9. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION BASED ON 65 PERCENT OF 
              TAXABLE INCOME AND EXTENSION OF SUSPENSION OF TAXABLE 
              INCOME LIMIT WITH RESPECT TO MARGINAL PRODUCTION.

    (a) Limitation Based on 65 Percent of Taxable Income.--Subsection 
(d) of section 613A (relating to limitation on percentage depletion in 
case of oil and gas wells) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Temporary suspension of taxable income limit.--
        Paragraph (1) shall not apply to taxable years beginning after 
        December 31, 2003, and before January 1, 2009, including with 
        respect to amounts carried under the second sentence of 
        paragraph (1) to such taxable years.''.
    (b) Extension of Suspension of Taxable Income Limit With Respect to 
Marginal Production.--Subparagraph (H) of section 613A(c)(6) (relating 
to temporary suspension of taxable income limit with respect to 
marginal production) is amended by striking ``2004'' and inserting 
``2009''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2003.

SEC. 10. ELECTION TO EXPENSE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL EXPENDITURES.

    (a) In General.--Section 263 (relating to capital expenditures) is 
amended by adding after subsection (i) the following:
    ``(j) Geological and Geophysical Expenditures for Domestic Oil and 
Gas Wells.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a taxpayer may elect to 
treat geological and geophysical expenses incurred in connection with 
the exploration for, or development of, oil or gas within the United 
States (as defined in section 638) as expenses which are not chargeable 
to capital account. Any expenses so treated shall be allowed as a 
deduction in the taxable year in which paid or incurred.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 263A(c)(3) is amended by 
inserting ``263(j),'' after ``263(i),''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to costs paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2003.

SEC. 11. FIVE-YEAR NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYBACK FOR LOSSES ATTRIBUTABLE 
              TO OPERATING MINERAL INTERESTS OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 172(b) (relating to years 
to which loss may be carried) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subparagraph:
                    ``(I) Losses on operating mineral interests of oil 
                and gas producers.--In the case of a taxpayer which has 
                an eligible oil and gas loss (as defined in subsection 
                (k)) for a taxable year, such eligible oil and gas loss 
                shall be a net operating loss carryback to each of the 
                5 taxable years preceding the taxable year of such 
                loss.''.
    (b) Eligible Oil and Gas Loss.--Section 172 is amended by 
redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l) and by inserting after 
subsection (j) the following new subsection:
    ``(k) Eligible Oil and Gas Loss.--For purposes of this section--
            ``(1) In general.--The term `eligible oil and gas loss' 
        means the lesser of--
                    ``(A) the amount which would be the net operating 
                loss for the taxable year if only income and deductions 
                attributable to operating mineral interests (as defined 
                in section 614(d)) in oil and gas wells are taken into 
                account, or
                    ``(B) the amount of the net operating loss for such 
                taxable year.
            ``(2) Coordination with subsection (b)(2).--For purposes of 
        applying subsection (b)(2), an eligible oil and gas loss for 
        any taxable year shall be treated in a manner similar to the 
        manner in which a specified liability loss is treated.
            ``(3) Election.--Any taxpayer entitled to a 5-year 
        carryback under subsection (b)(1)(H) from any loss year may 
        elect to have the carryback period with respect to such loss 
        year determined without regard to subsection (b)(1)(H).''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to net operating losses for taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2003.

SEC. 12. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CREDIT FOR PRODUCING FUEL FROM A 
              NONCONVENTIONAL SOURCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 29 is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection:
    ``(h) Extension for Other Facilities.--
            ``(1) Extension for oil and certain gas.--In the case of a 
        well for producing qualified fuels described in subparagraph 
        (A) or (B)(i) of subsection (c)(1)--
                    ``(A) Application of credit for new wells.--
                Notwithstanding subsection (f), this section shall 
                apply with respect to such fuels--
                            ``(i) which are produced from a well 
                        drilled after the date of the enactment of this 
                        subsection and before January 1, 2014, and
                            ``(ii) which are sold not later than the 
                        close of the 4-year period beginning on the 
                        date that such well is drilled.
                    ``(B) Extension of credit for old wells.--
                Subsection (f)(2) shall be applied by substituting 
                `2009' for `2003' with respect to wells described in 
                subsection (f)(1)(A) with respect to such fuels.
            ``(2) Extension for facilities producing qualified fuel 
        from landfill gas.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In the case of a facility for 
                producing qualified fuel from landfill gas which was 
                placed in service after June 30, 1998, and before 
                January 1, 2009, this section shall apply to fuel 
                produced at such facility during the 5-year period 
                beginning on the later of--
                            ``(i) the date such facility was placed in 
                        service, or
                            ``(ii) the date of the enactment of this 
                        subsection.
                    ``(B) Reduction of credit for certain landfill 
                facilities.--In the case of a facility to which 
                paragraph (1) applies and which is subject to the 1996 
                New Source Performance Standards/Emissions Guidelines 
                of the Environmental Protection Agency, subsection 
                (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$2' for `$3'.
            ``(3) Special rules.--In determining the amount of credit 
        allowable under this section solely by reason of this 
        subsection--
                    ``(A) Daily limit.--The amount of qualified fuels 
                sold during any taxable year which may be taken into 
                account by reason of this subsection with respect to 
                any project shall not exceed an average barrel-of-oil 
                equivalent of 200,000 cubic feet of natural gas per 
                day. Days before the date the project is placed in 
                service shall not be taken into account in determining 
                such average.
                    ``(B) Extension period to commence with unadjusted 
                credit amount.--In the case of fuels sold during 2003 
                and 2004, the dollar amount applicable under subsection 
                (a)(1) shall be $3 (without regard to subsection 
                (b)(2)). In the case of fuels sold after 2004, 
                subparagraph (B) of subsection (d)(2) shall be applied 
                by substituting `2004' for `1979'.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to fuel sold after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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