II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 883 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2005 Mr. Hagel (for himself, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Dole, and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To direct the Secretary of State to carry out activities that promote the adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Climate Change Technology Deployment in Developing Countries Act of 2005.

2.

Climate change technology deployment in developing countries

Title VII of the Global Environmental Protection Assistance Act of 1989 (Public Law 101–240; 103 Stat. 2521) is amending by adding at the end the following: C

Technology Deployment in Developing Countries

731.

Definitions

In this part: (1)

Carbon sequestration

The term carbon sequestration means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (2)

Greenhouse gas

The term greenhouse gas means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. (3)

Greenhouse gas intensity

The term greenhouse gas intensity means the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output.

732.

Reduction of greenhouse gas intensity

(a)

Lead agency

(1)

In general

The Department of State shall act as the lead agency for integrating into United States foreign policy the goal of reducing greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries. (2)

Reports

(A)

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this part and each year thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees of Congress a report on the 25 developing countries that are the top energy users, including for each country a description of— (i)the quantity and types of energy used; (ii)the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy, manufacturing, agricultural, and transportation sectors; (iii)the progress of any projects undertaken to reduce greenhouse gas intensity; (iv)the potential for further projects to reduce greenhouse gas intensity; and (v)obstacles to the further reduction of greenhouse gas intensity. (B)

Use

(i)

Initial report

The Secretary of State shall use the initial report submitted under subparagraph (A) to establish baselines for the developing countries with respect to the information provided under clauses (i) and (ii) of that subparagraph. (ii)

Annual reports

The Secretary of State shall use the annual reports submitted under subparagraph (A) to track the progress of the developing countries with respect to reducing greenhouse gas intensity. (b)

Projects

The Secretary of State, in coordination with Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall (directly or through agreements with the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and other development institutions) provide assistance to developing countries specifically for projects to reduce greenhouse gas intensity, including projects to— (1)leverage, through bilateral agreements, funds for reduction of greenhouse gas intensity; (2)increase private investment in projects and activities to reduce greenhouse gas intensity; and (3)expedite the deployment of technology to reduce greenhouse gas intensity. (c)

Focus

In carrying out the projects, the Secretary of State shall focus on— (1)promoting the rule of law, property rights, contract protection, and economic freedom; and (2)increasing capacity, infrastructure, and training. (d)

Priority

In carrying out the projects, the Secretary of State shall give priority to projects in the 25 developing countries identified in the report submitted under subsection (a)(2)(A).

733.

Technology inventory for developing countries

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, shall conduct an inventory of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies that are developed, or under development, to identify technologies that are suitable for transfer to, deployment in, and commercialization in the developing countries identified in the report submitted under section 732(a)(2)(A). (b)

Report

Not later than 180 days after the completion of the inventory under subsection (a), the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly submit to Congress a report that— (1)includes the results of the completed inventory; and (2)identifies obstacles to the deployment of the technologies studied.

734.

Trade-related barriers to export of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this part, the United States Trade Representative shall— (1)identify trade-related barriers maintained by foreign countries to the export of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices from the United States; and (2)negotiate with the foreign countries for the removal of those barriers.

735.

Greenhouse gas intensity reducing technology export initiative

(a)

In general

There is established an interagency working group to carry out a Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reducing Technology Export Initiative to— (1)promote the export of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices from the United States; (2)identify developing countries that should be designated as priority countries for the purpose of exporting greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices, based on the report submitted under section 732(a)(2)(A); (3)identify potential barriers to adoption of exported greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices; and (4)identify previous efforts to export energy technologies to learn best practices. (b)

Composition

The working group shall be composed of— (1)the Secretary of State, who shall act as the head of the working group; (2)the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development; (3)the United States Trade Representative; (4)a designee of the Secretary of Energy; and (5)a designee of the Secretary of Commerce. (c)

Performance reviews and reports

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this part and each year thereafter, the interagency working group shall— (1)conduct a performance review of actions taken and results achieved by the Federal Government (including each of the agencies represented on the interagency working group) to promote the export of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices from the United States; and (2)submit to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees of Congress a report that describes the results of the performance reviews and evaluates progress in promoting the export of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies and practices from the United States, including any recommendations for increasing the export of the technologies and practices.

736.

Technology strategic plan and demonstration projects

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall develop a technology strategic plan, and carry out demonstration projects, to promote the adoption of technologies and practices that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries. (b)

Demonstration projects

(1)

In general

The Secretaries and the Administrator shall plan, coordinate, and carry out demonstration projects under this section in at least 10 eligible countries, as determined by the Secretaries and the Administrator. (2)

Eligibility

A country shall be eligible for assistance under this subsection if the Secretaries and the Administrator determine that the country has demonstrated a commitment to— (A)just and democratic governance, including— (i)promoting political pluralism, equality, and the rule of law; (ii)respecting human and civil rights; (iii)protecting private property rights; (iv)encouraging transparency and accountability of government; and (v)combating corruption; and (B)economic freedom, including economic policies that— (i)encourage citizens and firms to participate in global trade and international capital markets; (ii)promote private sector growth and the sustainable management of natural resources; (iii)strengthen market forces in the economy; and (iv)respect worker rights. (3)

Selection

In determining which eligible countries to provide funding to under paragraph (1), the Secretaries and the Administrator shall consider— (A)the extent to which the country meets or exceeds the eligibility criteria; (B)the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the eligible country; and (C)the opportunity to generate economic growth in the eligible country. (4)

Types of projects

Demonstration projects under this section may include— (A)coal gasification, coal liquefaction, and clean coal projects; (B)carbon sequestration projects; (C)cogeneration technology initiatives; (D)renewable projects; and (E)lower emission transportation.

737.

Fellowship and exchange programs

The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall carry out fellowship and exchange programs under which officials from developing countries visit the United States to acquire expertise and knowledge of best practices to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in their countries.

738.

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this part (other than section 736).

739.

Effective date

Except as otherwise provided in this part, this part takes effect on October 1, 2005.

740.

Termination of authority

The authority provided by this part terminates effective December 31, 2010.

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