POWER RESOURCES related term(s) Conservation of Energy; Natural Gas

Amendments

Conservation of energy: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6420, S6422, S6423 [13JN], S6460, S6463, S6496, S6578, S6580, S6586, S6587 [14JN], S6608, S6620, S6664, S6665, S6666 [15JN], S6690, S6703, S6768, S6769, S6770, S6777 [16JN], S6786, S6802, S6809, S6834, S6835, S6837, S6863, S6864, S6865, S6866, S6867, S6868 [20JN], S6878, S6899, S6904, S6934, S6936, S6937, S6938, S6950, S6957, S6958, S6959, S6960, S6974, S6975, S6976 [21JN], S6981, S6994, S6995, S6996, S7005, S7033, S7039, S7042, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7078, S7079, S7080, S7081, S7083, S7084, S7085, S7088, S7089, S7090, S7098, S7099, S7100, S7101, S7102, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7107, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7111, S7112, S7113, S7115, S7119, S7120, S7122, S7134, S7146, S7157, S7160, S7168, S7169, S7170, S7171, S7172, S7178, S7180, S7188, S7189, S7190, S7191, S7192, S7194, S7195 [22JN], S7240, S7244, S7249, S7262, S7264, S7265, S7266, S7319, S7323, S7324, S7325, S7326 [23JN], H2151 [19AP], H2321, H2325, H2335, H2340, H2343, H2344, H2347, H2365, H2367, H2368, H2370, H2372, H2373 [20AP], H2399, H2401, H2402, H2403, H2404, H2406, H2407, H2409, H2410, H2412, H2415, H2416, H2418, H2427, H2428, H2431 [21AP]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., to increase the diameter of a natural gas pipeline (S. 1310), S13924, S13925, S13935, S13936 [16DE]

Ecology and environment: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S6579 [14JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7766, S7781, S7785, S7786, S7789, S7791, S7792, S7868, S7869, S7870 [30JN], H3769, H3770 [23MY], H3780, H3853, H3857, H3858, H3865, H3868, H3869, H3870, H3871, H3873, H3874, H3895 [24MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), consideration (H. Res. 291), H3779 [24MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 485), S13037, S13057 [16NO]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8756, H8778 [7OC]

Public lands: reduce the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands (S. 203), S8989, S9008 [26JY]

Analyses

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6) Provisions Relative to Promotion of Responsible Progress on Climate Change, S6889-S6891 [21JN]

Undiscovered Technically Recoverable Oil and Gas Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3627 [19MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S7924 [1JY], H5809 [14JY]

———H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, S7797 [30JN], H9110 [26OC]

Articles and editorials

Alaska Glaciers Receding Since 1800, S10352 [22SE]

Arid Arizona Points to Global Warming Culprit, S1265 [10FE]

Beware of Windmills, S6303 [9JN]

Big Oil Steps Aside in Battle Over Arctic, H2183 [20AP]

BP, Exxon Hit With Antitrust Suit, S14115 [20DE]

Bush and Saudi Prince Discuss High Oil Prices in Ranch Meeting, H2528 [26AP]

Chinese Dragon Awakens, E1401 [30JN]

CU Team Clinches Second Solar Win, E2137 [20OC]

Dancing With Ghosts, H12230 [18DE]

Departing Chairman Says Utility Still Faces Financial, Environmental Challenges, E1006 [18MY]

Dirty Secret—Coal Plants Could Be Much Cleaner, S5977 [26MY]

Distort Reform—A Review of the Distorted Science in Michael Crichton's State of Fear, S1271 [10FE]

Energy Deficient, H6946 [28JY]

Energy Shortage, H6946 [28JY]

Farm Wife a Powerful Force, E1105 [26MY]

Fearing Shortfall Linked to Hurricanes, States Scramble To Stretch Federal Aid Among the Needy, S11553 [19OC]

500-Mile-Per-Gallon Solution—High Tech Cars, Arctic Drilling, New Gas Taxes—We Must Have the Will To Do It All, S7460 [28JN]

Imagine—500 Miles Per Gallon, S7460 [28JN]

Is It Hot in Here?, S7001 [22JN]

Learning To Lose? Our Education System Isn't Ready for a World of Competition, E2443 [6DE]

Michael Crichton and Global Warming, S1269 [10FE]

North Slope Report Fuels Alaska Drilling Debate, S12163 [2NO]

Nuclear Power Has Become a Green Source of Energy, S6049 [26MY]

Plan To Move ANWR to Defense Bill Moves Budget Deal Forward, H12156 [17DE]

Prudhoe Decline Highlights U.S. Oil Dependence, S14092 [20DE]

Revealed—How Oil Giant Influenced Bush—White House Sought Advice From Exxon on Kyoto Stance, H4274 [8JN]

Saudi Oil Shock Ahead—Simmons Pokes Holes in Image of Unlimited Middle East Oil; Prepare for Worst, S10508 [27SE]

Tilting at Windmills—Nation Split Over Energy Eyesores, S5979 [26MY]

Trust Seal Pups' Assessment of Climate, S7003 [22JN]

U.S. Considers Toughening Stance Toward Venezuela, H2529 [26AP]

Washington's Cold Shoulder, S11795 [25OC]

Windmills Need Commonsense Approach, S6303 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa (see H. Con. Res. 229), H7561 [28JY]

Agriculture: increase production and use of biofuels and diversify biofuel feedstock as key elements to achieving energy independence for the U.S. (see S. 1609), S9468 [29JY]

———promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (see H.R. 140), H76 [4JA]

———provide a supplemental payment to assist agricultural producers in mitigating increasing input costs, including energy and fertilizer costs (see S. 2085), S13501 [13DE]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 1873), H2646 [27AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 150), S435 [25JA] (see H.R. 1451), H1694 [17MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: authorize oil and gas exploration and codify certain environmental and economic protections of the Coastal Plain (see S. 1891), S11559 [19OC]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 261), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 567), H351 [2FE]

Arizona: establish a Grand Canyon hydrogen-powered transportation research, development, and demonstration program (see H.R. 1750), H2469 [21AP]

Armed Forces: authorize temporary, emergency adjustments in the monthly rates of basic housing and cost-of-living allowances for members in response to sudden increases in energy and gasoline prices (see H.R. 3798), H8087 [15SE]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 2358), H3261 [12MY]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3055 [5MY]

Business and industry: prohibit the sale of crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at an unjust or unreasonable price (see H.R. 4114), H9043 [20OC]

California: require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 319), H194 [25JA]

China, People's Republic of: express that a Chinese state-owned energy company exercising control of critical U.S. energy infrastructure and production capacity could be a national security threat (see H. Res. 344), H5434 (see H. Res. 344), H5479 [29JN]

China National Offshore Oil Corp.: prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp. (see S. 1412), S8384 [15JY]

Clean Air Act: establish a renewable diesel standard (see S. 1920), S11823 [25OC]

———reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1459), H1777 [5AP] (see H.R. 1493), H1844 [6AP]

———require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see H.R. 4357), H10908 [17NO]

Cleveland National Forest: provide an environmentally sound process for the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District (see H.R. 124), H75 [4JA]

Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments (see S. Res. 312), S12839 [15NO]

———conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see S. 342), S1259 [10FE] (see H.R. 759), H582 [10FE]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies (see S. 1151), S6021 [26MY]

Coal: allow certain coal exporters to directly claim a refund of the excise tax unconstitutionally imposed on coal exported by such exporters (see H.R. 3771), H7948 [14SE]

———develop Federal coal resources (see S. 814), S3734 [15AP] (see H.R. 905), H792 [17FE]

———establish a clean coal power initiative (see S. 957), S4546 [28AP]

———provide Federal financial incentives for deployment of advanced coal-based generation technologies (see S. 1153), S6021 [26MY]

Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 61), H629 [15FE]

Coastal Plain: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 39), H72 [4JA]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1615), H1968 [13AP]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 808), S3653 [14AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see S. 10), S6298 [9JN] (see H.R. 6), H2106 [18AP] (see H.R. 1533), H1850 [8AP] (see H.R. 1640), H2100 [14AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 219), H2148 [19AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394), H6932 [27JY]

———establish a program of assistance to States for consultations with respect to weatherization and energy efficiency (see H.R. 4138), H9102 [25OC]

———improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 722), H522 [9FE]

Consumers: ensure fairness in gasoline, diesel fuel, and home heating oil prices (see H.R. 4029), H8807 [7OC]

CPSC: issue regulations concerning the safety and labeling of portable generators (see S. 2084), S13501 [13DE]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., to increase the diameter of a natural gas pipeline (see S. 1310), S7377 [24JN] (see H.R. 3124), H5434 (see H.R. 3124), H5479 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: enhance national security by providing research, development, demonstration, administrative support, and market mechanisms for deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products (see S. 1210), S6298 [9JN]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 388), H233 [26JA]

Dept. of Energy: assess economic implications of the dependence of Hawaii on oil as primary source of energy (see S. 436), S1623 [17FE]

———establish a decommissioning pilot program to decommission and decontaminate the sodium-cooled fast breeder experimental test-site reactor in northwest Arkansas (see S. 64), S143 [24JA]

———establish a Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve (see H.R. 3792), H8087 [15SE]

———establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (see S. 1997), S12681 [10NO] (see H.R. 4158), H9361 [27OC]

———establish an Advanced Power System Technology Incentives Program (see H.R. 423), H235 [26JA]

———establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see S. 1862), S11313 [7OC] (see H.R. 2730), H4141 [26MY]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4435), H11108 [6DE]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health responsibilities at any nonmilitary energy laboratory (see H.R. 755), H582 [10FE]

———implement accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies and provide financial incentives to encourage early commercial deployment (see S. 1133), S6021 [26MY]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 4350), H10502 [16NO]

———reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program (see S. 326), S1198 [9FE] (see S. 1093), S5580 [20MY] (see H.R. 622), H410 [8FE]

———reauthorize the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program and ensure that qualified facilities are not prioritized for eligibility or funds on the basis of energy source used (see H.R. 1127), H983 [3MR]

———require a report on the method by which existing reporting systems can be coordinated to provide timely reporting of significant petroleum supply interruptions (see S. 1649), S9877 [9SE] (see S. 1694), S9985 [13SE]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (see H.R. 3986), H8733 [6OC]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to lease certain land for oil shale development (see S. 1092), S5580 [20MY]

———grant easements and rights-of-way on the Outer Continental Shelf for certain activities (see H.R. 907), H792 [17FE]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (see S. 53), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 681), H520 [9FE]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 878), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1571), H1894 [12AP] (see H.R. 1798), H2471 [21AP] (see H.R. 3251), H5740 [12JY]

———provide incidental take permits to public electric utilities that adopt avian protection plans (see S. 1497), S8948 [26JY]

———suspend Federal oil and gas royalty relief for production of oil and natural gas occurring in any period in which oil and gas prices exceed certain amounts (see H.R. 3710), H7813 [8SE]

Dept. of Transportation: include tax treatment of gasohol when computing estimated tax payments attributed to highway users (see H.R. 113), H75 [4JA]

Disasters: prohibit price gouging relating to gasoline and diesel fuels in areas affected by major disasters (see S. 1744), S10294 [21SE]

———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (see H.R. 3936), H8513 [28SE]

———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (H.R. 3936), consideration (see H. Res. 568), H10909 [17NO]

Ecology and environment: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 606), S2517 [11MR]

———encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see S. 650), S2994 [17MR] (see S. 1232), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 1608), H1968 [13AP] (see H.R. 3081), H5361 [28JN]

———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (see S. 745), S3413 [11AP]

———require that gasoline sold in the U.S. contain a certain percentage of ethanol and diesel fuel contain a certain percentage of biodiesel (see H.R. 1398), H1692 [17MR]

Electric power: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (see S. 33), S142 [24JA] (see S. 870), S4108 [21AP]

———provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities (see H.R. 1529), H1845 [6AP]

———provide market transparency in wholesale sales of electric energy and prohibit round trip trading of electricity (see S. 509), S2004 [3MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 2419), H3554 [18MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), consideration (see H. Res. 291), H3767 [23MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 539), H10037 [8NO]

Energy Policy Act: repeal provisions (see H.R. 4479), H11326 [8DE]

———technical corrections in amendments (see H.R. 4637), H12289 [18DE]

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (see S.J. Res. 20), S7614 [29JN] (see H.J. Res. 56), H5434 (see H.J. Res. 56), H5479 [29JN]

———establish Federal Fuels List applicable to State Clean Air Act implementation plans (see S. 1859), S11313 [7OC]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (see S. 1265), S6741 [16JN]

———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (see S. 2011), S12839 [15NO] (see H.R. 4333), H10226 [15NO]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3062), H5176 [24JN]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce employee vehicle fuel consumption (see S. 1853), S11212 [6OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: insert a new definition relating to oil and gas exploration and production (see S. 830), S3817 [18AP]

FERC: allow refurbishment and operation of a small hydroelectric facility in central Montana (see H.R. 1318), H1508 [15MR]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska (see S. 176), S573 [26JA]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming (see S. 244), S739 [1FE]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in Connecticut (see H.R. 971), H795 [17FE]

———extension of time required for construction of a hydroelectric project in Idaho (see S. 2035), S13160 [17NO] (see H.R. 4377), H10909 [17NO]

———provide certain requirements for hydroelectric projects on the Mohawk River in New York (see S. 2070), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 4375), H10909 [17NO]

Fort Reno, OK: authorize the lease of oil and gas resources to establish the Fort Reno Management Fund to restore historical buildings (see S. 1832), S11212 [6OC]

FTC: conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline (see S. 1610), S9645 [6SE]

———conduct an inquiry into the retail prices of natural gas and gasoline (see S. 1732), S10233 [20SE]

———improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies (see S. 1735), S10233 [20SE]

———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products (see S. 1743), S10294 [21SE]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (see S. 1146), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 2627), H4072 [25MY]

———require submission of a report to Congress on the retail price of gasoline (see H.R. 3718), H7813 [8SE]

Fuels: provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 918), S4397 [27AP] (see H.R. 3059), H5176 [24JN]

GAO: conduct study on consolidation of gasoline refiners, importers, producers, and wholesalers with retail sellers (see H.R. 3688), H7742 [7SE]

Gasoline: ensure affordability and security (see S. 1868), S11313 [7OC]

———provide consumers with relief from high prices (see H.R. 3646), H7645 [2SE]

———stabilize prices (see H.R. 3544), H7558 [28JY]

Geothermal resources: encourage greater use (see H.R. 174), H77 [4JA]

Government regulations: streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (see S. 1772), S10424 [26SE]

Grafton, WV: reinstate hydroelectric license for FERC project (see S. 2028), S13160 [17NO] (see H.R. 4417), H11034 [18NO]

Great Lakes: prohibit issuance of Federal or State permit or lease for new oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore drilling (see H.R. 2930), H4654 [16JN]

Housing: require energy efficiency certifications for mortgage insurance be conducted by accredited home energy rating system providers (see H.R. 2751), H4186 [7JN]

Hurricanes: provide disaster assistance for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a privately-owned power transmission facility damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4391), H11033 [18NO]

Hydroelectric power: encourage development of hydroelectric projects (see H.R. 1530), H1845 [6AP]

———provide for a study of the potential for increasing production at existing Federal facilities (see H.R. 779), H583 [10FE]

India: promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see S. 1950), S12128 [1NO]

International relations: support initiative in bilateral energy cooperation between Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 353), H5637 [11JY]

Iran: make information on certain investments in the energy sector available to the public (see S. 299), S1049 [7FE]

Kentucky: provide for competitive and reliable electricity transmission (see S. 1499), S8949 [26JY]

LIHEAP: extend energy assistance to households headed by certain senior citizens (see H.R. 1210), H1264 [9MR]

———funding (see S. 2107), S13659 [15DE]

———home heating funding limitations (see H.R. 108), H74 [4JA]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: repeal certain provisions relative to transport of petroleum products (see S. 1977), S12526 [8NO]

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act: reauthorize (see S. 711), S3201 [5AP]

Motor vehicels: establish ethanol and biodiesel fuel requirements for the Federal fleet (see H.R. 1612), H1968 [13AP]

Motor vehicles: establish a program to develop and demonstrate cost-effective operation of a fleet of renewable hydrogen-from-ethanol passenger vehicles (see S. 373), S1344 [14FE]

———establish a working group to identify and advance the development and use of alternative sources for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3941), H8642 [29SE]

———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (see H.R. 4573), H12047 [16DE]

———provide for a national tire fuel efficiency program (see S. 1882), S11476 [18OC]

———provide incentives to the automobile industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil (see S. 2045), S13161 [17NO] (see H.R. 4370), H10908 [17NO]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (see S. 1994), S12681 [10NO]

———require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the U.S. by 10 percent beginning in 2016 (see H.R. 3762), H7947 [14SE]

———require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy (see S. 1851), S11212 [6OC]

———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (see S. 587), S2482 [10MR]

———temporarily increase standard mileage rate for certain tax deductions for the use of an automobile and temporarily increase reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees (see S. 1678), S9930 [12SE] (see H.R. 3750), H7860 [13SE]

National Academy of Sciences: report on feasibility and design of a national strategic gasoline reserve (see H.R. 4043), H8808 [7OC]

National forests: make additional quantities of free firewood available to individuals from National Forest System lands (see H.R. 4251), H10038 [8NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 485), S1867 [1MR] (see H.R. 2362), H3330 [16MY]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

National objectives: authorize energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 610, 612), H410 [8FE]

———ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (see H.R. 2828), H4354 [9JN]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 737), H523 [9FE]

———improve energy efficiency of the U.S. (see H.R. 4384), H10909 [17NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see S. 2025), S12949 [16NO] (see H.R. 4409), H11034 [18NO] (see H.R. 4640), H12289 [18DE]

———reduce growth of energy use and limit impact of growing energy use on the economy, environment, and national security through reductions in energy demand (see H.R. 3263), H5800 [13JY]

National Weatherization Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H7562 [28JY]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 881), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1797), H2471 [21AP]

Natural gas: increase domestic supplies through an accelerated program of development and deployment of new technologies (see H.R. 4638), H12289 [18DE]

———promote conservation and production (see S. 726), S3278 [6AP]

———provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities (see S. 684), S2995 [17MR]

———reinstate regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act of futures, contracts, swaps, and hybrid instruments and require CFTC review and approval of certain transactions, contracts, and settlements (see H.R. 1638), H2100 [14AP]

———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals (see S. 1090), S5580 [20MY] (see H.R. 359), H195 [25JA]

Natural resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (see H.R. 2064), H2879 [3MY]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (see H. Res. 507), H9047 [24OC]

Niagara Redevelopment Act: encourage economic development and recovery in western New York, promote fiscal transparency, and enhance safety and security of Niagara Power Project (see H.R. 3366), H6204 [20JY]

NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station prior to relicensing (see S. 1381), S8134 [12JY]

———establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (see S. 1194), S6225 [8JN]

———reauthorize user fees, reform procedures, and improve human capital programs (see S. 858), S4021 [20AP]

Nuclear energy: ensure that certain countries sign, ratify, and implement the certain protocols and provide access by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to their nuclear-related facilities (see H.R. 3184), H5602 [30JN]

———express concern regarding nuclear proliferation with respect to proposed full civilian nuclear cooperation with India (see H. Con. Res. 318), H11879 [15DE]

———improve nuclear safety and security (see S. 864), S4021 [20AP]

———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see H.R. 4602), H12048 [16DE]

———prohibit entities that provide nuclear fuel assemblies to Iran from providing such assemblies to the U.S. (see S. 1737), S10233 [20SE]

———prohibit operation of nuclear power plants unless there exists a State and county certified radiological emergency response plan (see H.R. 4601), H12048 [16DE]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 865), S4021 [20AP]

Nuclear Waste Fund: redirect into research, development, and utilization of risk-decreasing technologies for onsite storage and reduction of radiation levels of nuclear waste (see H.R. 526), H348 [2FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: pursue a complaint of anti-competitive practices against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 752), S3413 [11AP]

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 159), S6022 [26MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: ensure that offshore energy development continues to serve the needs of the U.S. and create opportunities for new development and the use of alternative resources (see S. 1026), S5071 [12MY]

———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 3811), H8088 [15SE] (see H.R. 3918), H8387 [27SE] (see H.R. 4318), H10225 [15NO]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: allow certain coastal States to share in qualified Outer Continental Shelf revenues (see S. 1810), S10823 [3OC]

———establish a domestic offshore energy reinvestment program (see S. 733), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 1551), H1893 [12AP]

———promote alternative energy-related uses on Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 736), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 1596), H1968 [13AP]

Petroleum: create a uniform national clean air standard for gasoline, eliminate ``boutique'' fuels, and require the construction and sale of new gasoline refineries to private businesses (see H.R. 3807), H8088 [15SE]

———dependence on foreign sources (see S. Res. 228), S9468 [29JY]

———designate certain closed military installations as appropriate sites for construction of an oil refinery (see H.R. 3887), H8341 [22SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. (see H.R. 3836), H8162 [20SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (see H.R. 3893), H8348 [26SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), consideration (see H. Res. 481), H8732 [6OC]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (see S. 847), S3897 [19AP] (see H. Res. 299), H4142 [26MY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 555), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 695), H521 [9FE]

———prohibit anticompetitive provisions in gasoline dealer franchise agreements that dictate the wholesale source of gasoline (see H.R. 3964), H8643 [29SE]

———prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 3780), H7949 [14SE]

———prohibit price gouging of gasoline and diesel fuel in areas declared major disasters (see H.R. 3782), H7949 [14SE]

———prohibit price gouging on oil and gas products and other essential commodities during certain emergency situations (see S. 1717), S10187 [19SE]

———prohibit the exportation of Alaskan North Slope crude oil (see H.R. 4136), H9102 [25OC]

———promote oil shale and tar sand development (see S. 1111), S5851 [24MY]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products (see S. 1629), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 3707), H7813 [8SE]

———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (see H.R. 4004), H8733 [6OC]

———require Presidential allocation of crude oil, fuel oil, and refined petroleum products to deal with shortages and dislocations in the national distribution system (see H.R. 3722), H7813 [8SE]

———streamline the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of refineries (see H.R. 3923), H8387 [27SE]

Public buildings: advance the deadline for energy use metering in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4593), H12048 [16DE]

———require certain reports relative to energy efficiency design performance of new Federal buildings (see H.R. 4594), H12048 [16DE]

Public lands: reduce the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands (see S. 203), S647 [31JA] (see H.R. 811), H628 [15FE]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see S. 427), S1622 [17FE] (see H.R. 983), H796 [17FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (see S. 596), S2482 [10MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (see S. 426), S1622 [17FE]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see S. 1031), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 878), H791 [17FE]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system and reduce the threat of wildfires to electric transmission and distribution facilities of Federal lands (see H.R. 3919), H8387 [27SE]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (see S. 498), S1931 [2MR] (see H.R. 1481), H1777 [5AP]

———require electric utilities to provide net metering service (see S. 1596), S9468 [29JY]

Public welfare programs: make grants to States to establish emergency assistance programs to help low-income households purchase gasoline (see H.R. 4010), H8734 [6OC]

Research: promote fusion energy development (see H.R. 1793), H2471 [21AP]

Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see S. 129), S145 [24JA] (see S. 553), S2244 [8MR]

———establish requirements for the operation of high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 325), H194 [25JA]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 444), H283 [1FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities (see S. 1080), S5531 [19MY]

Small business: provide emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene (see S. 269), S886 [2FE]

Small Business Act: establish an energy emergency disaster loan program (see H.R. 4178), H9425 [28OC]

Spearfish, SD: facilitate transfer of Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant Number 1 (see S. 1577), S9467 [29JY]

States: clarify congressional approval of certain State energy production tax practices (see H.R. 381), H233 [26JA]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1158), H1024 [8MR]

Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve: establish (see S. 1794), S10724 [29SE]

Strategic materials: establish a strategic refinery reserve (see S. 1979), S12606 [9NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: expand to include alternative fuels (see H.R. 3345), H6106 [19JY]

———provide for deferment of acquisition of petroleum under certain circumstances (see H.R. 3791), H8087 [15SE]

Tariff: liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relative to petroleum products (see H.R. 3353), H6106 (see H.R. 3354, 3355, 3356, 3357), H6107 [19JY]

———steam generators and certain parts used in nuclear facilities (see H.R. 4135), H9102 [25OC]

———12-volt batteries (see H.R. 2302), H3198 [11MY]

Taxation: accelerate credits providing incentives for energy efficient products and practices (see S. 1850), S11212 [6OC]

———allow a credit for carbon dioxide captured from anthropogenic industrial sources and used as a tertiary injectant in enhanced oil and natural gas recovery (see H.R. 1128), H983 [3MR]

———allow a credit for certain fuel cell property (see S. 671), S2995 [17MR]

———allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (see H.R. 3928), H8512 [28SE]

———allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see S. 962), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2794), H4295 [8JN]

———allow a deduction for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) (see H.R. 3273), H5800 [13JY]

———allow a nonrefundable credit against income tax for certain gasoline, diesel fuel, and home energy consumption expenses (see H.R. 4026), H8807 [7OC]

———allow a refundable income tax credit for gasoline and diesel fuel used in highway vehicles for nonbusiness purposes (see H.R. 2893), H4485 [14JN]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see H.R. 424), H235 [26JA] (see H.R. 1397), H1692 [17MR]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase and installation of emergency generators (see H.R. 4348), H10502 [16NO]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 3984), H8733 [6OC]

———allow a temporary credit to offset the high fuel costs of small businesses, farmers, and fishermen (see H.R. 3944), H8642 [29SE]

———allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (see S. 1240), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 3301), H5913 [14JY]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 17), H71 [4JA]

———allow electric utility companies to expense the cost of replacing above-ground electric transmission lines with underground electric transmission lines (see H.R. 4286), H10145 [9NO]

———allow full expensing for the cost of qualified refinery property in the year the property is placed in service, and classify petroleum refining property as 5-year property for depreciation (see S. 1781), S10594 [28SE]

———allow individuals a credit against income tax to offset the high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 3828), H8161 [20SE]

———eliminate inflation adjustment of the phaseout of the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source and repeal extension of credit for facilities producing synthetic fuels from coal (see H.R. 837), H717 [16FE]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 971), S4547 [28AP]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 715), S3278 [6AP]

———enhance energy infrastructure properties and encourage the use of certain energy technologies (see H.R. 1541), H1893 [12AP]

———establish gas stamps and impose windfall profit tax on crude oil, natural gas, and related products (see H.R. 3712), H7813 [8SE]

———expand and extend the renewable resource credit and nonconventional source credit for landfill gas facilities (see S. 1078), S5531 [19MY]

———expand and extend the renewable resource credit for trash combustion facilities (see S. 1079), S5531 [19MY]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 2899), H4485 [14JN]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the energy credit and the credit for residential energy-efficient property (see H.R. 4300), H10156 [10NO]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 542), S2148 [7MR] (see S. 1156), S6022 [26MY] (see H.R. 3338), H6106 [19JY]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicle refueling property and make ethanol fuels more available to motorists (see H.R. 3274), H5800 [13JY]

———extend incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1255), H1370 [10MR] (see H.R. 2498), H3694 [19MY]

———extend the excise and income tax credits for the production of biodiesel (see S. 1076), S5531 [19MY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 35), S142 [24JA] (see H.R. 141), H76 [4JA] (see H.R. 1511), H1845 [6AP]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, allow a credit for qualified fuel-efficient vehicles, and establish the Energy Assistance Trust Fund (see H.R. 4449), H11109 [6DE]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, establish the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, and provide for a rebate to energy consumers (see H.R. 4263), H10144 [9NO]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP (see H.R. 4248), H10038 [8NO]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and use proceeds to offset costs of supplemental spending bills targeted to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita (see S. 1809), S10823 [3OC]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and ease gas prices for consumers (see H.R. 3752), H7860 [13SE]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (see S. 1631), S9727 [7SE] (see S. 2103), S13570 [14DE] (see H.R. 4203), H9555 [2NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and use proceeds to provide a consumer rebate, fund LIHEAP, provide incentives for manufacture of energy efficient vehicles, and support funding of highway projects (see S. 1981), S12607 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants for mass transit (see H.R. 2070), H2975 [4MY]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP (see H.R. 3664), H7741 [7SE]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP and Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical services (see H.R. 4276), H10144 [9NO]

———increase and extend temporary expensing for equipment used in refining of liquid fuels (see S. 1693), S9984 [13SE] (see H.R. 3680), H7741 [7SE]

———increase credits for certain alternative motor vehicles assembled in the U.S. and research related to alternative motor vehicle technology (see H.R. 4458), H11219 [7DE]

———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit (see H.R. 3164), H5600 [30JN]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 1229), S6404 [13JN]

———modify depreciation of property used in the transmission of electricity (see S. 815), S3734 [15AP] (see H.R. 1379), H1691 [17MR]

———modify small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction (see S. 785), S3652 [14AP] (see H.R. 1114), H982 [3MR]

———modify the credit for nonbusiness energy property so that the amount of the credit is determined based on the amount of energy savings achieved by the taxpayer (see S. 2105), S13659 [15DE]

———prevent discriminatory treatment of natural gas pipeline property (see S. 1201), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 1369), H1691 [17MR]

———provide a credit against residential heating costs (see S. 1982), S12607 [9NO]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 1022), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 1421), H1693 [17MR]

———provide a rebate to help taxpayers with higher fuel costs, support full funding of LIHEAP, and provide consumer protections against fuel price gouging (see S. 1973), S12526 [8NO]

———provide a refundable tax credit for residential energy cost assistance (see S. 1987), S12607 [9NO]

———provide a small agri-biodiesel producer credit and improve the small ethanol producer credit (see S. 610), S2517 [11MR] (see H.R. 36), H72 [4JA]

———provide credits for constructing energy efficient homes or improving existing homes (see H.R. 1212), H1368 [10MR]

———provide for a recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices (see S. 1595), S9468 [29JY]

———provide for a transferable credit against income tax for production of energy from waste coal (see H.R. 3580), H7559 [28JY]

———provide for the amortization of delay rental payments and geological and geophysical expenditures (see S. 280), S978 [3FE]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 1744), H2394 [20AP]

———provide incentives for oil refineries, oil and gas pipelines, and petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3924), H8387 [27SE]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 626), H410 [8FE]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S. (see S. 1039), S5219 [16MY]

———provide incentives to promote the conservation and production of natural gas (see S. 727), S3278 [6AP]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see S. 680), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1834), H2549 [26AP]

———provide incentives to restore and increase oil and natural gas production (see H.R. 3983), H8733 [6OC]

———provide renewable liquid fuels tax credit (see S. 1077), S5531 [19MY]

———provide tax incentives for the production of qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 3152), H5600 [30JN]

———provide that the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source shall apply to gas produced onshore from certain formations (see S. 926), S4398 [27AP] (see H.R. 454), H283 [1FE]

———reduce Federal excise tax on highway motor fuels when the weekly U.S. retail gasoline price, regular grade, is over a certain dollar amount per gallon (see H.R. 3842), H8247 [21SE]

———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 1097), H982 [3MR]

———reduce incentives to purchase larger and luxury motor vehicles (see S. 1852), S11212 [6OC]

———reduce motor fuel excise taxes during periods of high fuel prices (see H.R. 2924), H4560 [15JN]

———repeal certain oil and gas subsidies and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP and weatherization assistance (see H.R. 4420), H11034 [18NO]

———repeal certain oil and gas subsidies and appropriate the proceeds to double certain alternative energy incentives (see H.R. 4623), H12167 [17DE]

———temporarily suspend Federal excise taxes on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 3683), H7741 [7SE]

———temporarily waive the restriction on highway use in applying the tax exemption for diesel fuel used on a farm for farming purposes (see H.R. 4001), H8733 [6OC]

———treat natural gas distribution lines as 15-year property for depreciation purposes (see S. 669), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1113), H982 [3MR]

———treatment of investments in wind energy facilities (see H.R. 2007), H2736 [28AP]

Technology: establish a Federal incentive program to stimulate commercial deployment of integrated gasification combined cycle and industrial gasification technology (see S. 1091), S5580 [20MY]

———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 665), S2995 [17MR]

———provide for the research and development of advanced nuclear reactor, solar energy, and wind energy technologies for the production of hydrogen (see H.R. 1482), H1777 [5AP]

———recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

Texas: anniversary of discovery of the East Texas Oil Field and of the East Texas Oil Museum (see H. Res. 407), H7561 [28JY]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline System: prevent the retroactive application of Quality Bank valuation methodologies (see S. 822), S3735 [15AP] (see H.R. 2038), H2737 [28AP]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see S. 291), S979 [3FE] (see H.R. 1092), H981 [3MR]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending transfer and public availability of the Independent Inquiry Commmittee Into the Oil-for-Food Program archive of files (see H.R. 4369), H10908 [17NO]

Windmills: provide for local control of siting (see S. 1034), S5191 [13MY] (see S. 1208), S6298 [9JN] (see H.R. 2938), H4654 [16JN]

Cloture motions

Conservation of energy: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6904 [21JN], S7209 [23JN]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2419), H9814-H9932 [7NO]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Act (S. 10): CBO, S6392-S6398 [13JN]

Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act (S. 858): CBO, S9722-S9724 [7SE]

Nuclear Safety and Security Act (S. 864): CBO, S9721 [7SE]

Excerpts

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards study: National Academy of Sciences, S7259 [23JN]

Explanations

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6): Energy Tax Incentive Title of the Conference Agreement, S9117-S9147 [27JY]

Factsheets

Basic Facts About Offshore Oil and Natural Gas: National Ocean Industries Association, H8895 [18OC]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming, S7026 [22JN]

Inventory of Seismic Surveys of All Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6875 [21JN]

Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Contamination, H2425, H2426 [21AP]

National Security and Petroleum Dependence Project: Energy Future Coalition, H3193 [11MY]

`Set America Free' a Blueprint for U.S. Energy Security: Energy Future Coalition, H3191 [11MY]

Histories

Energy Policy Act vote on Markey amendment (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration), H12232 [18DE]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Alliance for Energy and Economic Growth, S14096 [20DE]

———Ashley, Katina, and Molly Tsongas, E2584 [17DE]

———David N. Parker, American Gas Association, S14096, S14129 [20DE]

———David W. Marquez, Alaska Attorney General, S14222 [21DE]

———Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S14096 [20DE]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S14129 [20DE]

———James L. Buckley, S2510 [11MR], S2713 [15MR], S14092 [20DE]

———Jimmy Carter, S2712 [15MR]

———John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers, S14127 [20DE]

———Milton R. Copulos, National Defense Council Foundation, S14128 [20DE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S14095 [20DE]

———Representative Markey, H2337 [20AP]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14126 [20DE]

———Robert Thompson, S2783 [16MR]

———Senator Kerry, S2714 [15MR]

———several Kaktovik, AK, citizens, S14094 [20DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration addition to the Dept. of Defense appropriations bill: several retired military officers, S13955 [17DE], S13977, S13990, S14005 [19DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration impact on human rights of Gwich'in people: several Representatives, E2375 [16NO]

Conversion of sugar into ethanol: Charles F. Connor, Dept. of Agriculture, S7715 [30JN]

———Senator Bill Nelson, S7716 [30JN]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards: Alan Reuther, UAW, S7254 [23JN]

———Roger Tauss, Transport Workers Union of America, S7258 [23JN]

———several agricultural organizations, S7255 [23JN]

Dependence on foreign oil sources: Energy Future Coalition, S6615 [15JN]

Dept. of Energy Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Natural Gas Supply Research and Development Program funding: Representative Hall, E1914-E1916 [21SE]

Disapproval of EPA rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions: Senator Specter, S9959 [13SE]

———several State attorneys general and chief environmental officers, S9917 [12SE]

———several environmental organizations, S9956 [13SE]

———several health organizations, S9955 [13SE]

———several organizations, S9956 [13SE]

Emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene: Joseph P. Castillo, Albuquerque, NM, Hispano Chamber of Commerce, S10012 [14SE]

———Kevin Holsapple, Los Alamos, NM, Chamber of Commerce, S10012 [14SE]

Emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant price increases in heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene: several Senators, S7607 [29JN]

Energy Policy Act: Cruz M. Bustamante, Lieutenant Governor of California, H2188 [20AP]

———Meg Caldwell, California Coastal Commission, H2188 [20AP]

———Michael R. Peevey, California Public Utilities Commission, H2188 [20AP]

———Mike Chrisman, Cruz M. Bustamante, and Alan Lloyd, California Ocean Protection Council, H2187 [20AP]

———several California Representatives, H2186 [20AP]

Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act: Senator Alexander, S5978 [26MY]

EPA administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act relative to hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities: Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA, S7277-S7279 [23JN]

———Gwen Lachelt, Oil and Gas Accountability Project (organization), S7279 [23JN]

———Jim Lyon, National Wildlife Federation, S7279 [23JN]

———Senators Jeffords and Boxer, S7275-S7277 [23JN]

EPA New Source Review Program clarification: Bill Cunningham, Unions for Jobs and the Environment, H8784 [7OC]

EPA regulations establishing national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions: Allen R. Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum, S6791 [20JN]

———Conrad G. Schneider, Clean Air Task Force, S6792 [20JN]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6791 [20JN]

———James J. Parker, Caterpillar, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———John A. Paul, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, S6793 [20JN]

———Joseph P. Koncelik, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, S6792 [20JN]

———Mike Cross, Cummins, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———Patricia Monahan, Union of Concerned Scientists, S6793 [20JN]

———State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators and Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials, S6793 [20JN]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S6791 [20JN]

———Timothy J. Regan, Emissions Control Technology Association, S6793 [20JN]

———Vicki L. Deisner, Ohio Environmental Council, S6792 [20JN]

———William C. Habig, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, S6792 [20JN]

Ethanol-based gasoline impact on California air quality: Winston H. Hickox, California Evironmental Protection Agency, S6610 [15JN]

FERC application of locational installed capacity market in New England: Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts, S9352 [29JY]

———New England Governors' Conference, Inc., S9352 [29JY]

Fort Reno Mineral Leasing Act: Debbie Harrison, El Reno, OK, S11225 [6OC]

———Donna Von Tungeln, S11817 [25OC]

———Douglas D. Henley, El Reno, OK, S11225 [6OC]

———Karen Nix, El Reno, OK, Chamber of Commerce and Development Corp., S11225 [6OC]

———Mike Johnson, Oklahoma State Senate, S11225 [6OC]

———Ray L. Wulf, Oklahoma Farmers Union, S11225 [6OC]

———Steve Kouplen, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, S11225 [6OC]

Fuels Security Act: several organizations, S3004 [17MR]

Gasoline for America's Security Act: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8778 [7OC]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8778 [7OC]

———Tyson Slocum, Public Citizen (organization), H8746 [7OC]

Gasoline price levels: Senator Mikulski, S11188 [6OC]

Global response to climate change: Bruce Alberts, National Academy of Sciences, S7006 [22JN]

———Robert M. May, Royal Society, S7006 [22JN]

———Senator Craig, S7006 [22JN]

Global warming: Ethan Senser, E2518 [13DE]

Greenhouse gas emissions: Anders Wijkman, European Parliament, S7024 [22JN]

Hanford Nuclear Reservation case: Representative DeFazio, H2208 [20AP]

Improve ability of FTC to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies: Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S13087 [17NO]

———several State attorneys general, S13088 [17NO]

Incorporation of an allowance price cap in market-based systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Joseph E. Stiglitz and R. Glenn Hubbard, Council of Economic Advisers, H4329 [9JN]

LIHEAP funding: David Fox, Campaign for Home Energy Assistance, S14128 [20DE]

———several Senators, S11810 [25OC]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S14128 [20DE]

Liquefied natural gas storage facilities: Edward M. Lambert, Jr., Mayor of Fall River, MA, H2181 [20AP]

Maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, S6704, S6710 [16JN]

———several Senators, S6704, S6710 [16JN]

Make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal: several Senators, S7030, S7032 [22JN]

National energy policy: Energy Future Coalition, H3192 [11MY]

National Security and Bioenergy Investment Act: Brent Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization, S6311 [9JN]

———David Morris, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, S6312 [9JN]

———Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law & Policy Center, S6312 [9JN]

———Karen Wayland, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6312 [9JN]

———Leon Corzine, National Corn Growers Association, Neal Bredehoeft, American Soybean Association, and Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association, S6311 [9JN]

———Reid Detchon, Energy Future Coalition, S6311 [9JN]

———Tim Pawlenty and Kathleen Sebelius, Governor's Ethanol Coalition, S6311 [9JN]

National security enhancement through various means allowing for the deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products: Brent Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization, S6808 [20JN]

———David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, S6808 [20JN]

———David Morris, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, S6808 [20JN]

———Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law & Policy Center, S6808 [20JN]

———Karen Wayland, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6807 [20JN]

———Reid Detchon, Energy Future Coalition, S6808 [20JN]

———Tim Pawlenty and Kathleen Sebelius, Governors' Ethanol Coalition, S6807 [20JN]

———several agricultural producer associations, S6807 [20JN]

National security threat of the purchase of Unocal Corp., by China National Offshore Oil Corp.: several Representatives, H5574 [30JN]

Prohibit price gouging on oil and gas products and other essential commodities during certain emergency situations: Senator Dayton, S11552 [19OC]

Protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination: several organizations, H2422, H2426 [21AP]

Renewable fuels reserve: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, H2371 [20AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act enforcement relative to hydraulic fracturing: Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA, S5535-S5537 [19MY]

———Senators Jeffords and Boxer, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5534 [19MY]

Siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals: Pat Wood III, FERC, S6982, S6983 [22JN]

———Raymond C. Scheppach, National Governors Association, S6982 [22JN]

———Senator Feinstein, S6983 [22JN]

———several Governors, S6981 [22JN]

Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act: several Senators, S902 [2FE]

Uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H2401 [21AP]

———Lynnea Smith, Eastern Navajo Dine Against Uranium Mining, H2400 [21AP]

———Sharon Clahchischilliage, Navajo Nation, H2400 [21AP]

Lists

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources staff who worked on conference report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S9367 [29JY]

Communities that have filed methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) lawsuits against oil companies, H2425 [21AP]

Companies and associations supporting expanded offshore development, S7050 [22JN]

Cosponsors of S. 269, Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act, S903 [2FE]

Cosponsors of Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act (2001), S7607 [29JN]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6) final amendments, S7233 [23JN]

House Members who voted to protect oil companies from methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) litigation who also represent communities with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in drinking water, H2426 [21AP]

North Slope, Alaska—recent oil company fines and penalties, S12162 [2NO]

Scenic sites protected by S. 1208, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S6303 [9JN]

States with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) found in tap water, H2425 [21AP]

Supporters of Udall of New Mexico amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, on uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding, H2400 [21AP]

Memorandums

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration: Several Labor Unions, S14095, S14126 [20DE]

Messages

Continued Production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves: President Bush, S10972 [4OC], H8651 [6OC]

Motions

Conservation of energy: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6462 [14JN], S6602 [15JN], S6992, S6996, S7037 [22JN], S7216 [23JN], H5772 [13JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9374 [29JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3876, H3877 [24MY]

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S9921 [12SE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8788 [7OC]

Papers

Charles River Associates and Climate Stewardship—Assumptions Do Matter, S7025 [22JN]

Oil and Security: George P. Shultz and R. James Woolsey, Committee on the Persent Danger Policy, S6624-S6626 [15JN]

Petitions

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: several residents of Kaktovik, AK, S2784 [16MR]

Press releases

USCAN Rebuttal to Key Points in Senator Inhofe's Floor Statement: U.S. Climate Action Network, S1265-S1267 [10FE]

Remarks in House

Africa: establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa, E1534 [19JY]

———establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa (H. Con. Res. 229), E1711 [29JY]

Agriculture: impact of rising natural gas costs on the agricultural economy, H4257 [8JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 1451), E506 [17MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H1409 [14MR], H2113 [19AP], H2183, H2209, H2335-H2339, H2385, H2389-H2392 [20AP], H2445 [21AP], H2712, H2715, H2716 [28AP], H8849 [18OC], H10134 [9NO], H10628, H10641, H10643, H10644 [17NO], H11495 [13DE], H12152-H12155 [17DE], H12172-H12178, H12226-H12233, H12261-H12267 [18DE], H13182 [22DE], E818 [28AP], E1913 [21SE], E2584 [17DE], E2637, E2638, E2647 [22DE]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 567), E159 [2FE]

Armenia: blockade by Azerbaijan, E251 [16FE]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate research in aeronautics and aviation (H.R. 2358), E959 [13MY]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (H. Con. Res. 145), E896 [5MY]

Bonneville Power Administration: Fish Passage Center funding, E2341 [14NO]

Bronx, NY: tribute to ``Towards a Sustainable Bronx'' Conference, E409 [10MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H9988, H9989 [8NO], H12234-H12241 [18DE]

Business and industry: freeze new oil industry subsidies and redirect funds to LIHEAP, H11226 [8DE]

———freeze oil industry subsidies, H9366, H9409 [28OC], H9541 [2NO], H9608 [3NO], H10125 [9NO], H11331 [12DE]

———prohibit the sale of crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at an unjust or unreasonable price (H.R. 4114), E2147 [20OC]

California: require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 319), E59 [25JA]

Canada: encourage discussions about oil sands in Alberta and their potential to supply U.S. energy needs, H8801 [7OC]

CFTC: jurisdiction over sensitive and proprietary information used to determine energy prices, H2427 [21AP]

China, People's Republic of: express that a Chinese state-owned energy company exercising control of critical U.S. energy infrastructure and production capacity could be a national security threat (H. Res. 344), H5570-H5577 [30JN]

———tactics used to import oil, H4276 [8JN], H8801 [7OC]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels, H2189 [20AP]

Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil, H4328 [9JN]

Coal: clean coal programs funding, H2444 [21AP], H6946 [28JY]

———eliminate competitive advantage of Western coal producers over producers from other States relative to access to utility markets, H2201 [20AP]

Coastal zones: oil and gas exploration, H8378 [27SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H2886 [4MY], H2982, H2984 [5MY], H4076 [26MY], H5595 [30JN], H6555 [26JY], H6939 [28JY]

Conservation of energy: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply, H11270 [8DE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2092 [14AP], H2108, H2110, H2111, H2112, H2133-H2139 [19AP], H2154, H2155, H2156, H2192-H2381, H2383-H2392 [20AP], H2398, H2399-H2450, H2452, H2453 [21AP], H2528 [26AP], H3898 [25MY], H5169-H5172 [24JN], H5369 [29JN], H5772 [13JY], H6111 [20JY], E733 [22AP], E757, E765 [26AP], E780, E789, E796 [27AP], E818, E827, E836 [28AP], E838, E839 [2MY], E886 [5MY], E1490 [14JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), amendment process, H2077 [14AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H6654, H6656, H6657 [27JY], H6939, H6940, H6949-H6973 [28JY], H9933 [7NO], H9968 [8NO], H10229 [16NO], E1697, E1718, E1725, E1726, E1727, E1729, E1730, E1731, E1735, E1736, E1737, E1740 [29JY], E1759 [6SE], E1781 [7SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 219), H2174-H2178, H2180-H2192 [20AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 394), H6943-H6948 [28JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), corrections in engrossment, H2452 [21AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H5772-H5777 [13JY], E1505 [15JY]

———improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 722), E192 [9FE]

———reduce consumption, score legislation to evaluate impact on foreign dependence, increase production of energy-efficient vehicles, increase energy choices, and reduce Federal usage of gasoline, H10365 [16NO]

Corps of Engineers: require 5-year development plan for projects, H3863 [24MY]

Coventry, VT: tribute to new Washington Electric Co-operative facility, E1898 [20SE]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., to increase the diameter of a natural gas pipeline (S. 1310), H12215 [18DE]

Democratic Party: development of innovation agenda to improve scientific research and development, telecommunications technology, and energy independence, H11277-H11279 [8DE]

———national agenda, H3289 [16MY], H9416-H9418 [28OC]

Denton, TX: construction of renewable biodiesel facility, E523 [5AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (H.R. 388), H1680 [17MR], H7843 [13SE]

———use of rice in ethanol production, H4405 [14JN]

Dept. of Energy: accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of new energy technologies, H3777, H3778 [24MY]

———coal research and development programs funding, E839 [2MY]

———collaboration with private industry to develop near-zero emissions coal powerplant funding, H10061 [9NO]

———EnergySmart Schools Program funding, H3857, H3858 [24MY]

———establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (H.R. 4158), E2213 [28OC]

———establish an annual award for advancements in renewable energy technology, H2410 [21AP], H6968 [28JY]

———establish renewable fuels reserve, H2370, H2371 [20AP]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (H.R. 4435), E2443 [6DE]

———evaluate and report on the availability of skilled workers to meet energy security requirements, H2372 [20AP]

———expand grant eligibility for producers of certain renewable fuels to build production facilities, H2411, H2412 [21AP]

———financial accountability of contractors at nuclear facilities, H2431 [21AP]

———increase energy efficiency research funding through reductions in Spent Fuel Recycling Initiative funding, H3859-H3862 [24MY]

———increase number of State or local governments participating in alternative fuel vehicles pilot program, H2402, H2403 [21AP]

———integrated bioenergy research and development programs funding, H2406, H2407 [21AP]

———International Fusion Energy Project funding, H3869 [24MY], H10060 [9NO]

———Nuclear Energy Research Initiative funding, H3866, H3867 [24MY]

———prohibit establishment of refinery revitalization zones, H2373, H2374 [20AP]

———prohibit loan guarantees for privately owned powerplant construction, H6954 [28JY]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (H.R. 4350), E2372 [16NO]

———Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider project funding, H10061 [9NO]

———report on potential fuel savings from information technology systems designed to help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays, H2416 [21AP]

———require Power Marketing Administrations to list Endangered Species Act related costs as a line item in customer's monthly billing, E2028 [6OC]

———require the Energy Information Administration to develop and publish a report on imported crude oil and petroleum sales in the U.S., H3877 [24MY]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (H.R. 3986), E2041 [6OC]

———Sugar Cane Ethanol Pilot Program funding, H2368-H2370 [20AP]

———Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Natural Gas Supply Research and Development Program funding, E827 [28AP], E1914 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: exempt natural gas from the prohibition on oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3626-H3631 [19MY], H9094-H9099 [25OC], H9355-H9358 [27OC], H9630-H9633 [3NO], H9948-H9954 [7NO]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3607 [19MY], H10000 [8NO]

———reduce royalty payments for wind energy generated on BLM lands, H2427, H2428 [21AP]

———suspend collection of royalty payments for offshore oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico, H2417, H2418 [21AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to recommend approval of sale of Unocal Corp., to China National Offshore Oil Corp., H5515 [30JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Program funding, H1424 [15MR], H2405 [21AP]

———hybrid buses funding, H5381 [29JN]

Detroit, MI: tribute to NextEnergy (nonprofit organization), E1963 [27SE]

Disasters: protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (H.R. 3936), H9611 [3NO]

Ecology and environment: expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence-H1763 [5AP], H3258 [12MY], H3295-H3300, H3305-H3311 [16MY], H3681 [19MY], H3898 [25MY], H4290-H4294 [8JN], H5170 [24JN], H8765 [7OC], H8824-H8830 [17OC], H10044 [9NO]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (H.R. 1608), H3166 [11MY]

Economy: impact of increasing energy prices, H11511 [14DE]

Electric power: increase penalties for violations of the Federal Power Act and authorize FERC to refund electricity overcharges, H2332-H2334 [20AP]

Endangered Species Act: detail associated costs in customers' monthly electricity bills, H8523 [29SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3780-H3795, H3853-H3879 [24MY], E1091 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report, H10058-H10065 [9NO], H10360 [16NO], E2327, E2328 [10NO], E2341 [14NO], E2364, E2366 [15NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), consideration (H. Res. 291), H3776-H3779 [24MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 539), H10048-H10050 [9NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), motion to recommit, H3877 [24MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), unanimous-consent agreement, H3853 [24MY]

Energy Policy Act: technical corrections in amendments (H.R. 4637), H12285 [18DE]

ENTECH Inc.: tribute, E1729 [29JY]

EPA: encourage domestic production and sales of efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles, H2402 [21AP], E757 [26AP]

———improve Leaking Underground Storage Tank program, H2197 [20AP], H6964-H6966 [28JY], E1781 [7SE]

———revise fuel economy test procedures and provide consumers with more accurate information about fuel economy, H2343-H2347 [20AP]

Executive departments: propose voluntary regulatory programs to help reduce U.S. oil consumption, H2367, H2368 [20AP]

Eximbank: encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, H5345 [28JN]

ExxonMobil Corp.: quarterly profits, H9337 [27OC], H9968 [8NO]

FERC: hydroelectric projects licensing reform, H6963 [28JY]

FTC: conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline, H9492-H9494 [2NO]

———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products, H8222 [21SE], H8379 [27SE], H8762, H8765, H8769-H8775, H8784, H8790 [7OC]

———protect privacy of electric consumers, H2427 [21AP]

GAO: study the impact of consolidation of gasoline wholesales on the gasoline retail market, H2412, H2413 [21AP]

Government: require purchase of hybrid electric or high-efficiency vehicles by Federal agencies, H5066 [23JN]

Government regulations: clarify jurisdiction over energy markets and futures between FERC and CFTC, E1697 [29JY]

Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, H2154, H2208, H2363, H2364 [20AP]

GSA: procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric system at Dept. of Energy headquarters, H2366 [20AP]

Gulf Coast States: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Gulf of Mexico, H8635 [29SE]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H418 [9FE], H1626 [17MR], H2190 [20AP], H3778, H3787, H3862, H3867 [24MY], H10061 [9NO]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4145 [7JN], H11331 [12DE]

Houston, MS: tribute to Houston Vocational Center Solar Race Team, E1737 [29JY]

Jackson, MI: tribute to Consumers Energy, Inc., E1222 [14JN]

Katzen International, Inc.: anniversary, E2021 [6OC]

LIHEAP: funding, H1630 [17MR], H6953 [28JY], H8790 [7OC], H8989 [20OC], H10008 [8NO], H10518, H10521, H10525, H10641 [17NO], H11077 [6DE], H11179, H11180 [7DE], H11509, H11547 [14DE], H12239 [18DE]

Mexico: require powerplants that transmit electricity into the U.S. comply with U.S. air quality control requirements, H3869, H3870 [24MY]

Mid-Missouri Energy, Inc.: tribute, E1198 [9JN]

Mining and mineral resources: uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding, H2399-H2401 [21AP]

Motor vehicles: fraudulent use of off-road, untaxed diesel fuel, H1055 [9MR]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2340-H2343 [20AP], H2445, H2446 [21AP]

———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (H.R. 4573), E2586 [17DE]

———provide additional incentives to encourage purchase and use of hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles, H1304 [10MR]

National Academy of Sciences: feasibility study on use of mustard seed as feedstock for biodiesel, H2415 [21AP]

National Center for Sustainable Development: tribute, E2595 [17DE], E2617 [19DE]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 2362), H5204 [27JN]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 130), H2166 [20AP]

National objectives: energy policy, H1408-H1414 [14MR], H1899 [13AP], H3184-H3193 [11MY], H3295-H3300 [16MY], H4290-H4294 [8JN], H7733-H7738 [7SE], H8360 [27SE], H8516 [29SE]

———ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (H.R. 2828), H6197-H6201 [20JY], H8771 [7OC], E1194 [9JN]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (H.R. 737), H2133 [19AP]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, H10029, H10030 [8NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (H.R. 4409), E2647 [22DE]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (H.R. 1797), H6398-H6400 [25JY]

Natural gas: allow leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H11495 [13DE]

———increase domestic supplies through an accelerated program of development and deployment of new technologies (H.R. 4638), E2616 [19DE]

———promote conservation and production, H10017-H10023 [8NO]

———provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities, H2431-H2434 [21AP], E789 [27AP]

———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals, H6954, H6959 [28JY], H8047-H8050 [15SE], E1905 [20SE]

Natural resources: analysis of oil and natural gas supplies and usage, H2809-H2813 [3MY], H3252-H3258 [12MY], H3305-H3311 [16MY], H11484-H11490 [13DE]

———analysis of oil supplies and usage, H4276 [8JN]

———assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (H.R. 2064), E856 [3MY]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H11486-H11490 [13DE]

Newport, VT: tribute to North Country Hospital new heating and electricity co-generation system, E2552 [15DE]

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association: tribute to Green Buildings Open House, E2005 [3OC]

Nuclear energy: spent nuclear fuel storage sites, H3789, H3791, H3794 [24MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas exploration if crude oil imports account for more than two-thirds of U.S. consumption, H3634-H3637 [19MY]

———cancel proposed comprehensive seismic survey inventory of all areas, H6954, H6961 [28JY], E1727 [29JY]

———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 3811), H8802 [7OC], H8894 [18OC]

———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 3918), H9097 [25OC], H10017-H10023 [8NO]

———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 4318), H10194 [15NO]

Petroleum: allow waiver of certain environmental regulations governing boutique fuels during refinery disruption, H8782 [7OC]

———conduct an inquiry into the retail price of ethanol, H8128 [20SE]

———dependence on foreign sources, H1408-H1414 [14MR], H2199, H2389-H2392 [20AP], H2453 [21AP], H2528 [26AP], H5358 [28JN], H6097-H6103 [19JY], H7733 [7SE], H8634 [29SE]

———designate certain closed military installations as appropriate sites for construction of an oil refinery, H8785 [7OC]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices, H1210 [9MR], H5085 [23JN], H10476-H10481 [16NO]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices and overall energy costs, H6111 [20JY]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices and overall energy costs on farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, H9246 [26OC]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S., H9248 [26OC]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8628 [29SE], H8650, H8708, H8709, H8725, H8726 [6OC], H8750-H8793, H8804 [7OC], H8832 [17OC], H9493 [2NO], H9611 [3NO], H9933 [7NO], E2096, E2101 [17OC], E2119 [18OC]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), consideration (H. Res. 481), H8739-H8748 [7OC]

———gasoline price levels, H1210 [9MR], H1899 [13AP], H2085, H2086 [14AP], H2108 [19AP], H2397 [21AP], H7617, H7636, H7637 [2SE], H7668, H7669 [6SE], H7697 [7SE], H8769 [7OC]

———gasoline tax, H1319 [10MR]

———increase the production and use of ethanol, H2190 [20AP], H5616 [11JY], H6372 [22JY], H9932 [7NO]

———increase world oil supplies, H2196 [20AP]

———investigate role of oil corporation officials in development of energy policy legislation, H10229 [16NO]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC and oil companies to reap windfall oil profits, H9352 [27OC]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits, H3879 [24MY]

———maintain environmental and public health protections in efforts to provide reliable and affordable energy, H8770, H8772, H8777, H8787 [7OC]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 695), E189 [9FE]

———prohibit anticompetitive provisions in gasoline dealer franchise agreements that dictate the wholesale source of gasoline, H8772 [7OC]

———prohibit price gouging on oil and gas products and other essential commodities during certain emergency situations, H8478, H8479 [28SE], H8628 [29SE]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H2174-H2178, H2184, H2191, H2195, H2206 [20AP], H2418-H2427 [21AP], H5369 [29JN], H5772-H5777 [13JY], H6939, H6954 [28JY], E818 [28AP], E1490 [14JY], E1505 [15JY]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S., H2112 [19AP]

———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (H.R. 4004), E2031 [6OC]

Philadelphia, PA: West Philadelphia High School recipient of National Tour de Sol Technology Competition Greenest Vehicle award, E1132 [26MY]

Public buildings: require certain reports relative to energy efficiency design performance of new Federal buildings (H.R. 4594), E2580 [17DE]

Public welfare programs: make grants to States to establish emergency assistance programs to help low-income households purchase gasoline (H.R. 4010), E2051 [7OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, H2626 [27AP], H3118 [11MY], H4874-H4880 [21JN], H8517 [29SE], H9691-H9693 [4NO]

———relationship with lobbyists, H9933 [7NO]

Roads and highways: use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, E1752 [6SE]

Russia: U.S. policy relative to energy security, E467 [17MR]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1158), H2481-H2483 [26AP]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: oil purchase and inventory policies, H3871-H3873 [24MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (H.R. 3928), E1975 [28SE]

———allow a refundable income tax credit for gasoline and diesel fuel used in highway vehicles for nonbusiness purposes (H.R. 2893), E1227 [14JN]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase and installation of emergency generators (H.R. 4348), E2374 [16NO]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property, H2205 [20AP]

———enhance recovery period for investments in pollution control technologies installed in coal-fired electric generation plants, H6968 [28JY]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, establish the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, and provide for a rebate to energy consumers (H.R. 4263), E2309 [9NO]

———impose a windfall profit tax on crude oil and products thereof, H2398 [21AP], E767 [26AP]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants for mass transit (H.R. 2070), E867 [4MY]

———provide credits for constructing energy efficient homes or improving existing homes, H2206 [20AP]

———provide for a transferable credit against income tax for production of energy from waste coal (H.R. 3580), E1678 [29JY]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (H.R. 1744), E724 [21AP]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (H.R. 1834), E764 [26AP]

———reduce motor fuel excise taxes during periods of high fuel prices (H.R. 2924), E1240 [15JN]

Technology: establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology, H2199 [20AP]

———recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (H. Res. 130), H2166 [20AP]

Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recipient of Alliance to Save Energy Star of Energy Efficieny Award, E2127 [19OC]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline System: prevent the retroactive application of Quality Bank valuation methodologies (H.R. 2038), E825 [28AP]

Treaties and agreements: role of ExxonMobil Corp., in decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, H4274 [8JN]

U.N.: abuses within the Oil-for-Food Program, H4626 [16JN], H4663, H4664 [17JN], H9477 [2NO]

———certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4329-H4336 [9JN], H4665-H4667 [17JN]

———require Independent Oversight Board review of Independent Inquiry Committee investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4667-H4669 [17JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H356 [8FE]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, H11115 [7DE]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, E2137 [20OC]

Venezuela: commend offer to sell oil and gasoline supplies to the U.S., H7749 [8SE]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: establish local programs to assist in training of automotive technicians in diesel retrofitting, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative fuel automotive technologies, H2914, H2915 [4MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afton Chemical Corp.: tribute for manufacturing chemical additive for gasoline, MMT, S7466 [28JN]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4461 [28AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S5976 [26MY], S13069 [17NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 150), S465-S473 [25JA], S4461 [28AP], S13650 [15DE]

Ameren Corp.: tribute to successful work outage at the Callaway, MO, Nuclear Plant, S13775 [16DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: division of oil and gas leasing revenues, S12314 [3NO]

———ensure legislation allowing oil and gas exploration receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2706, S2716-S2720 [15MR], S2769-S2772, S2774-S2782, S2784-S2787 [16MR]

———oil and gas exploration, S2056 [4MR], S2507-S2510 [11MR], S2618, S2639-S2641 [14MR], S2706-S2709, S2711-S2720 [15MR], S2761, S2769-S2787, S2795 [16MR], S2957 [17MR], S4513 [28AP], S10508 [27SE], S11658 [20OC], S12095 [1NO], S12150-S12172 [2NO], S12285, S12304, S12305, S12331, S12336 [3NO], S13651 [15DE], S13769 [16DE], S13953, S13955, S13959 [17DE], S13977-S13984, S13986-S13995, S14004-S14006, S14027 [19DE], S14073, S14089-S14096, S14101, S14114-S14116, S14124-S14133, S14141, S14142, S14145, S14146, S14167-S14169 [20DE], S14221-S14233, S14243, S14248, S14249 [21DE]

———prohibit exportation of oil and gas produced under leases, S12172-S12175 [2NO], S12305 [3NO]

Aviation: reduce fuel consumption through implementation of idle reduction technology, S7465 [28JN]

BLM: oil shale reserves development, S7033 [22JN], S7273 [23JN]

———treatment of oil and gas development activities in certain potash reserves, S7268, S7269 [23JN]

Bonneville Power Administration: proposal to shift pricing structure for electricity generated at hydroelectric dams to market rates, S1586 [17FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S13991 [19DE]

Business and industry: freeze new oil industry subsidies and redirect funds to LIHEAP, S11452 [18OC]

CFTC: regulatory oversight of energy futures markets, S7796 [30JN]

China, People's Republic of: impact of national oil companies on U.S. energy supplies, S7274 [23JN]

———tactics used to import oil, S4007 [20AP], S7054 [22JN]

China National Offshore Oil Corp.: prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp., S8399 [18JY], S8468 [19JY], S9436 [29JY]

———prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp. (S. 1412), S8386 [15JY]

Clean Air Act: establish a renewable diesel standard (S. 1920), S11826 [25OC]

Climate: address global climate change through participation in international negotiations under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, S7042-S7046 [22JN], S7280 [23JN]

———conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (S. 342), S1263-S1271 [10FE]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies, S6892-S6898, S6902 [21JN], S6997-S7029, S7054 [22JN], S7274 [23JN], S7471 [28JN], S7607 [29JN]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies (S. 1151), S6046-S6051 [26MY], S6689 [16JN]

———establish mandatory steps to slow or stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, S7033-S7037 [22JN], S7274, S7280 [23JN]

———global warming, S10352 [22SE], S14024 [19DE]

Coal: clean coal programs funding, S9358 [29JY]

———establish a clean coal power initiative (S. 957), S4571 [28AP]

———industrial gasification technology, S5977 [26MY], S10531 [28SE]

Colleges and universities: Illinois basin coal research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list, S12744 [14NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S6076 [6JN], S7880 [1JY], S8204 [13JY], S8332 [15JY], S9249, S9319 [28JY], S9418 [29JY], S13307, S13408 [18NO]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 808), S3683-S3685 [14AP]

———energy efficiency tax incentives for commercial buildings, S9358 [29JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply, S11411-S11414 [17OC], S11452, S11461-S11468, S11471 [18OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S3960-S3962 [20AP], S4171-S4173, S4176 [25AP], S5292-S5295, S5369-S5371 [17MY], S6244 [9JN], S6439-S6467, S6590-S6592 [14JN], S6600-S6643 [15JN], S6669-S6711 [16JN], S6786-S6795, S6802-S6810 [20JN], S6871-S6905 [21JN], S6980-S7063 [22JN], S7204, S7208-S7228, S7232, S7233, S7236 [23JN], S7376, S7385-S7390 [24JN], S7452-S7477 [28JN], S7605-S7608 [29JN], S7899 [1JY], S7965 [11JY], S8414 [18JY], S8782 [25JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9255-S9273 [28JY], S9335-S9367, S9374 [29JY], S12749 [14NO], S12774 [15NO], S12880 [16NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9246 [28JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent request, S6439 [14JN], S7037, S7038 [22JN], S7233 [23JN]

———promote, S2946 [17MR]

———promote energy conservation, S13292 [18NO]

Consumers: ensure fairness in gasoline, diesel fuel, and home heating oil prices, S11461-S11468 [18OC]

CPSC: issue regulations concerning the safety and labeling of portable generators (S. 2084), S13503 [13DE]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: allow the Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., to increase the diameter of a natural gas pipeline (S. 1310), S13935 [16DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S4167 [25AP], S11341-S11343 [17OC], S11750-S11753 [24OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: enhance national security by providing research, development, demonstration, administrative support, and market mechanisms for deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products (S. 1210), S6305 [9JN]

———require coordination with the Dept. of Energy to produce a comprehensive report on the impact of high gasoline prices on farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, S10328 [22SE]

Dept. of Defense: study effects of windmill farms on military readiness, including radar installations, S12792 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: assess economic implications of the dependence of Hawaii on oil as primary source of energy (S. 436), S1653 [17FE]

———establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (S. 1997), S12688 [10NO]

———establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (S. 1862), S11766 [24OC]

———FutureGen initiative funding, S12747 [14NO]

———grant program to aid local governments, municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and not-for-profit agencies funding, S7281 [23JN]

———implement accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies and provide financial incentives to encourage early commercial deployment (S. 1133), S6029 [26MY]

———prohibit loan guarantees for privately owned powerplant construction, S7244-S7246, S7249 [23JN]

———prohibit spent nuclear fuel from being deposited into, or transported to, a non-federally-owned, offsite facility and conduct study on the storage, reprocessing, and recycling of spent nuclear fuel, S7218-S7220 [23JN]

———require feasibility study on the commercial development of biodiesel and hythane fuels, S7281 [23JN]

———review decision to close National Energy Technology Laboratory office in Tulsa, OK, S7794 [30JN]

———State Technologies Advancement Collaborative Program funding, S7795 [30JN]

———tribute to formation of the Idaho National Laboratory, S876 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow BLM to use oil and gas lease rental fees to process applications for natural gas and oil drilling permits, S9271 [28JY]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area, S9357 [29JY]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S7053 [22JN]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 878), S4127 [21AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S13600-S13603, S13605, S13607 [15DE]

Durbin, Senator: characterization of ruling by Senator Stevens on the swearing in of oil executives at Senate committee hearing, S12899 [16NO]

Ecology and environment: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S6447, S6448 [14JN], S6601-S6606, S6609-S6614 [15JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S2521 [11MR]

———encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S1557 [16FE], S1708 [18FE]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence, S6453-S6456, S6590-S6592 [14JN], S9270 [28JY], S12774 [15NO]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (S. 650), S2999-S3005 [17MR]

———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (S. 745), S3416 [11AP]

———require that gasoline sold in the U.S. contain a certain percentage of ethanol, S6878-S6880 [21JN], S9267 [28JY]

Economy: develop agenda to enhance competitiveness of the U.S. economy, S13486 [13DE]

Electric power: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (S. 33), S224, S225 [24JA]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (S. 870), S4137 [21AP], S4157 [22AP]

———provide market transparency in wholesale sales of electric energy and prohibit round trip trading of electricity (S. 509), S2014 [3MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7766-S7797 [30JN], S7902 [1JY], S8414 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report, S12740-S12751 [14NO], S12836 [15NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12702 [10NO]

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S7640 [29JN], S8416 [18JY], S9912-S9924 [12SE], S9955-S9962 [13SE]

———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), unanimous-consent agreement, S9860 [8SE]

———establish Federal Fuels List applicable to State Clean Air Act implementation plans (S. 1859), S11314 [7OC]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions, S6790-S6794 [20JN], S6900-S6902 [21JN]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (S. 1265), S6761 [16JN]

———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (S. 2011), S12849 [15NO]

Eximbank: prohibit funding for loans or guarantees for construction of certain ethanol dehydration plants, S8408 [18JY]

ExxonMobil Corp.: quarterly profits, S12556 [9NO]

FERC: application of locational installed capacity market in New England, S9351 [29JY]

———authority to review public utility mergers, S7266 [23JN]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 176), S9033 [26JY]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming (S. 244), S9034 [26JY]

———hydroelectric projects licensing reform, S7267 [23JN], S7458 [28JN]

———jurisdiction over legitimacy of termination payments charged to certain public utilities by Enron Corp., S7269-S7273 [23JN]

———require approval of certain foreign transactions of electric utility companies operating entirely overseas, S9359 [29JY]

———require greater structural and financial separation of utilities and their affiliates, S7052, S7053 [22JN]

Florida: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6443-S6445, S6451, S6452, S6457, S6466, S6467 [14JN], S8782 [25JY]

Fort Reno, OK: authorize the lease of oil and gas resources to establish the Fort Reno Management Fund to restore historical buildings (S. 1832), S11224 [6OC], S11817 [25OC]

FTC: conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline, S9954 [13SE], S10024-S10026 [14SE], S13346 [18NO]

———conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline (S. 1610), S9821 [8SE]

———conduct investigation to determine whether market manipulation is contributing to higher gasoline prices, S4918-S4920 [11MY]

———improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies, S13086-S13089, S13103 [17NO]

———improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies (S. 1735), S10238, S10239 [20SE], S10364 [22SE], S11094 [5OC]

———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products, S13747-S13749 [16DE]

———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products (S. 1743), S10300 [21SE]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (S. 1146), S6038 [26MY]

———protect privacy of electric consumers, S9341 [29JY]

Fuels: ensure that ethanol is treated like all other motor vehicle fuels and that taxpayers and local governments do not have to pay for environmental damage caused by ethanol, S6460-S6463 [14JN]

———Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

———prevent imposition of ethanol taxes and usage mandates, S6463-S6465 [14JN], S6601, S6602 [15JN]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, S5018, S5025 [12MY]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (S. 918), S4405 [27AP]

Gasoline: ensure affordability and security (S. 1868), S11324 [7OC]

Gonzales, Alberto R.: recusal from Dept. of Justice investigation on matters relating to Enron Corp., S932 [3FE]

Government regulations: streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (S. 1772), S10436 [26SE]

Hawaii: seawater cooling systems funding, S9271, S9272 [28JY]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: credibility of findings relative to assessment of the state of global warming science, S12815-S12817 [15NO]

Iran: make information on certain investments in the energy sector available to the public (S. 299), S1051 [7FE]

Iron and steel industry: clarify fuel tax credit for steel industry fuel, S9358, S9359 [29JY]

Kentucky: provide for competitive and reliable electricity transmission (S. 1499), S8960 [26JY]

LIHEAP: funding, S2943 [17MR], S9269 [28JY], S10364 [22SE], S11081, S11094, S11115 [5OC], S11522, S11524-S11526, S11552-S11554 [19OC], S11616, S11617, S11620, S11622, S11647, S11648 [20OC], S11794-S11796, S11798, S11807-S11812 [25OC], S11858, S11889, S11909 [26OC], S11996 [27OC], S12124 [1NO], S12747 [14NO], S13339 [18NO], S14228, S14285, S14289 [21DE]

———funding (S. 2107), S13663 [15DE]

Louisiana: redirect portion of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund wetlands protection and a new levee system, S12553-S12555 [9NO]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: repeal certain provisions relative to transport of petroleum products (S. 1977), S12534 [8NO]

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act: reauthorize (S. 711), S3217-S3220 [5AP]

Montana: protect wildlife areas known as Badger-Two Medicine or Blackleaf from oil and gas development by establishing a voluntary program allowing lease holders to exchange leases for drilling rights in other areas, S7389 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: establish a program to develop and demonstrate cost-effective operation of a fleet of renewable hydrogen-from-ethanol passenger vehicles (S. 373), S1348 [14FE], S6806 [20JN]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S6630, S6631 [15JN], S7251-S7262 [23JN], S7465 [28JN]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (S. 1994), S12685, S12686 [10NO]

———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (S. 587), S6879 [21JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 485), S13057 [16NO]

National objectives: energy policy, S554 [26JA], S2056 [4MR], S2706 [15MR], S2972 [17MR], S3366 [11AP], S4008 [20AP], S4479-S4481 [28AP], S5369-S5371 [17MY], S5975-S5977 [26MY], S6244 [9JN], S11752 [24OC], S12774 [15NO]

———national energy policy relative to effect of hurricanes and other natural disasters on the oil supply, S10334 [22SE]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (S. 2025), S12956-S12958 [16NO]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (H.R. 1797), S9057 [26JY], S9202 [27JY]

———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 881), S4129 [21AP]

———tribal energy resource development funding, S9273 [28JY]

Natural gas: allow leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S11285-S11287 [7OC]

———promote conservation and production, S11285-S11287 [7OC]

———promote conservation and production (S. 726), S3296-S3300 [6AP], S5370 [17MY], S5975 [26MY]

———provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities (S. 684), S3064 [17MR]

———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals, S6981-S6992 [22JN], S7268 [23JN]

New Jersey: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6703-S6707, S6709-S6711 [16JN]

Newport News, VA: Jefferson Lab funding, S7794, S7795 [30JN]

NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station prior to relicensing (S. 1381), S8137 [12JY]

———establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (S. 1194), S6228 [8JN]

———maintain current export controls on highly-enriched uranium relative to medical isotope production, S7236-S7244, S7247, S7248, S7250 [23JN]

Nuclear energy: improve nuclear safety and security, S5975 [26MY]

———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities, S8282 [14JY]

———spent nuclear fuel storage sites, S10222 [20SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: pursue a complaint of anti-competitive practices against certain oil exporting countries, S3350 [7AP]

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association: anniversary (S. Res. 159), S6064 [26MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow gas-only leases and State requests to examine energy areas, S7049-S7052 [22JN]

———cancel proposed comprehensive seismic survey inventory of all areas, S6802-S6804 [20JN], S6872-S6878 [21JN]

———ensure that offshore energy development continues to serve the needs of the U.S. and create opportunities for new development and the use of alternative resources (S. 1026), S5157 [12MY], S5292-S5295 [17MY]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: allow certain coastal States to share in qualified Outer Continental Shelf revenues (S. 1810), S10824 [3OC]

———promote alternative energy-related uses on Outer Continental Shelf, S7232 [23JN]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S621 [31JA], S2056 [4MR], S3961 [20AP], S4171-S4173 [25AP], S5201 [16MY], S6614-S6643 [15JN], S6669-S6673, S6679, S6690-S6692, S6693-S6700 [16JN], S6790 [20JN], S7458 [28JN], S7965 [11JY], S9354 [29JY], S10477, S10502 [27SE], S10531 [28SE], S10694-S10696 [29SE], S11411-S11414 [17OC]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices, S621 [31JA], S2056 [4MR], S2112 [7MR], S3350 [7AP], S3366 [11AP], S3961 [20AP], S7458 [28JN]

———establish a national reserve for gasoline and jet fuel, S10694 [29SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), S11452 [18OC]

———gasoline price levels, S3366 [11AP], S3961 [20AP], S9624, S9625 [6SE], S9696, S9716 [7SE], S11188 [6OC], S12045 [28OC], S12285 [3NO]

———increase the production and use of ethanol, S10694-S10696 [29SE]

———investigate role of oil corporation officials in development of energy policy legislation, S12880 [16NO]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (S. 847), S3957 [19AP], S4038 [20AP], S11191-S11194 [6OC]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S6899, S6900 [21JN], S7030 [22JN], S7465 [28JN]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 555), S2239, S2256-S2258 [8MR], S5493 [19MY], S6278 [9JN]

———prohibit price gouging on oil and gas products and other essential commodities during certain emergency situations, S9717 [7SE], S11551, S11552 [19OC]

———promote oil shale and tar sand development, S9357 [29JY]

———promote oil shale and tar sand development (S. 1111), S5853 [24MY]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S9269, S9272 [28JY]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products, S9717 [7SE]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products (S. 1629), S9736 [7SE]

Pick Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: cost recovery proposal, S2719 [15MR]

Public lands: reduce the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands (S. 203), S649 [31JA], S9018 [26JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S6673-S6690, S6692, S6693, S6699-S6701 [16JN], S6789 [20JN], S7033 [22JN]

———establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (S. 427), S1641 [17FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (S. 596), S2490 [10MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid, S7467 [28JN]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (S. 426), S1635 [17FE]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (S. 1031), S5168 [12MY]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (S. 498), S4008 [20AP]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: repeal, S7266 [23JN]

Recycling: establish a tax credit for purchase of qualified recycling equipment use to sort or process packaging and printed materials, S7279 [23JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S109 [24JA], S3353 [7AP], S4169 [25AP], S4226 [26AP]

Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 129), S317 [24JA]

———allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 553), S2255 [8MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities, S7274 [23JN]

———require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities (S. 1080), S5533 [19MY]

Senate: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S13-S15 [4JA]

———authorize the Architect of the Capitol to study feasibility of installing energy and water conservation measures on the rooftop of the Dirksen building, S7280 [23JN]

———legislative priorities, S376 [25JA], S13407 [18NO]

Small business: provide emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene, S7606-S7608 [29JN], S10011 [14SE]

———provide emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene (S. 269), S902 [2FE], S973 [3FE]

Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve: establish (S. 1794), S10780 [30SE]

Strategic materials: establish a strategic refinery reserve (S. 1979), S12608 [9NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S6809, S6810 [20JN], S6994-S6997 [22JN]

———oil purchase and inventory policies, S3722 [15AP], S7061, S7063 [22JN]

———suspension of acquisitions, S6787 [20JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for rural commuters, S5027-S5029 [12MY]

———allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (S. 962), S4573 [28AP]

———allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (S. 1240), S6488 [14JN]

———allow full expensing for the cost of qualified refinery property in the year the property is placed in service, and classify petroleum refining property as 5-year property for depreciation (S. 1781), S10598 [28SE]

———allow refundable tax credit for certain energy costs of farmers and ranchers, S13133 [17NO]

———application of certain regulations to prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes, S5268 [17MY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies, S9356 [29JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 971), S4585 [28AP]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (S. 715), S3281 [6AP], S6806 [20JN]

———enhance energy infrastructure properties and encourage the use of certain energy technologies, S7475 [28JN]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, S9356 [29JY]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 1156), S6053 [26MY]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 542), S2170 [7MR]

———extend the excise and income tax credits for the production of biodiesel (S. 1076), S5533 [19MY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 35), S226 [24JA]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers, S12926-S12934, S12936 [16NO], S13078, S13080, S13094, S13098-S13102, S13117, S13128 [17NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (S. 1631), S9717 [7SE], S9821 [8SE], S9999 [14SE], S10419 [26SE], S11094 [5OC], S12045 [28OC], S12063-S12065 [31OC], S12601 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and use proceeds to provide a consumer rebate, fund LIHEAP, provide incentives for manufacture of energy efficient vehicles, and support funding of highway projects (S. 1981), S12556 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP, S12471 [8NO], S13097, S13098, S13125 [17NO], S13339 [18NO]

———income tax exclusion for certain gasoline costs of rural carpools, S6992-S6994 [22JN]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (S. 1229), S6417 [13JN]

———modify depreciation of property used in the transmission of electricity, S7267 [23JN]

———modify depreciation of property used in the transmission of electricity (S. 815), S3748 [15AP]

———provide a credit against residential heating costs (S. 1982), S12613 [9NO]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances, S9272 [28JY]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (S. 1022), S5154 [12MY]

———provide a credit for the purchase of diesel advanced lean-burn vehicles meeting certain requirements, S7269, S7270 [23JN]

———provide a rebate to help taxpayers with higher fuel costs, support full funding of LIHEAP, and provide consumer protections against fuel price gouging (S. 1973), S12528 [8NO]

———provide a small agri-biodiesel producer credit and improve the small ethanol producer credit (S. 610), S2523 [11MR]

———provide energy tax incentives, S2972 [17MR]

———provide for the amortization of delay rental payments and geological and geophysical expenditures (S. 280), S984 [3FE]

———provide incentives for renewable energy production and energy efficient building construction, S13128 [17NO]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S., S9357 [29JY]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S. (S. 1039), S5224 [16MY]

———provide incentives to promote the conservation and production of natural gas (S. 727), S3296-S3300 [6AP]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption, S6795 [20JN]

———provide that the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source shall apply to gas produced onshore from certain formations (S. 926), S4422 [27AP]

———repeal certain benefits relative to oil and gas well intangible drilling and development costs, S13082-S13085 [17NO]

Technology: establish a Federal incentive program to stimulate commercial deployment of integrated gasification combined cycle and industrial gasification technology, S7267, S7268 [23JN]

———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 665), S3032-S3037 [17MR], S4100 [21AP]

———provide for the research and development of advanced nuclear reactors, S12793 [15NO]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline System: prevent the retroactive application of Quality Bank valuation methodologies (S. 822), S3751-S3753 [15AP]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, S12565 [9NO]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, S11474 [18OC]

Utah: pilot program to assess expansion of oil and gas leasing activity to include online auctioning of leases, S9369, S9370 [29JY]

Western Area Power Administration: wind transmission study funding, S137 [24JA]

Windmills: Federal subsidies for windpower production, S6683, S6686, S6701 [16JN], S6789 [20JN], S7281 [23JN]

———provide for local control of siting, S7012, S7038-S7042, S7047 [22JN]

———provide for local control of siting (S. 1034), S5191-S5194 [13MY], S5976 [26MY]

———provide for local control of siting (S. 1208), S6301 [9JN]

Reports

Arctic Temperature Change—Over the Past 100 Years, S1270 [10FE]

Biomass as Feedstock for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry—The Technical Feasibility of a Billion-Ton Annual Supply: Depts. of Agriculture and Energy, S6637 [15JN]

Blueprint for U.S. Energy Security: Set America Free Coalition, S6635-S6637 [15JN]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Calls West Africa a Strategic but Underutilized Partner in Quest for U.S. Energy Security: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., E1535 [19JY]

Over a Barrel—Why Aren't Oil Companies Using Ethanol To Lower Gasoline Prices? Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S6604-S6606 [15JN]

Peaking of World Oil Production—Impacts, Mitigation, and Risk Management: Robert L. Hirsch, Science Applications International Corp., H10481-H10496 [16NO]

Potential Climate Changes Impact, S14025 [19DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 109-200), H6932 [27JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 109-278), H10037 [8NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 219) (H. Rept. 109-49), H2148 [19AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 291) (H. Rept. 109-94), H3767 [23MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 109-245), H8732 [6OC]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Natural Gas Pipeline Enlargement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1310) (S. Rept. 109-194), S13450 [12DE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3124) (H. Rept. 109-334), H11332 [12DE]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1265) (S. Rept. 109-133), S9727 [7SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2419) (H. Rept. 109-275), H9962 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2419) (H. Rept. 109-86), H3554 [18MY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2419) (S. Rept. 109-84), S6740 [16JN]

Energy Policy Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 109-190), H6932 [27JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1640) (H. Rept. 109-215), H7645 [2SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 109-78), S6298 [9JN]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 610) (H. Rept. 109-216), H7645 [2SE]

Enhanced Energy Infrastructure and Technology Tax Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1541) (H. Rept. 109-45), H2106 [18AP]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 176) (S. Rept. 109-29), S2482 [10MR]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 244) (S. Rept. 109-32), S2482 [10MR]

Gasoline for America's Security Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 109-244), H8732 [6OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 485) (S. Rept. 109-161), S12005 [27OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 109-113), H4295 [8JN]

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 555), S3652 [14AP]

Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 858) (S. Rept. 109-100), S7909 [1JY]

Nuclear Safety and Security Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 864) (S. Rept. 109-98), S7909 [1JY]

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 606) (S. Rept. 109-74), S6020 [26MY]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 865) (S. Rept. 109-99), S7909 [1JY]

Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 203) (S. Rept. 109-4), S1513 [16FE]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 881) (S. Rept. 109-200), S13450 [12DE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1797) (H. Rept. 109-150), H5100 [23JN]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1158) (H. Rept. 109-147), H4984 [22JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc., S14095 [20DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration: National Congress of American Indians, S2782 [16MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Conservation of energy: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 219), H2174 [20AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3855 [24MY]

Statements

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration: Competitive Enterprise Institute, S14126 [20DE]

Clear Science Demands Prompt Action on Climate Change: Science Academies of the G8 Nations, S7043 [22JN]

Energy Policy Act Environmental Provisions: Senator Jeffords, S9347-S9350 [29JY]

Gas Price Spike Act: Representative Kucinich, E2128 [19OC]

Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve Act: Mark Anderson, United Airlines, Inc., S10781 [30SE]

———Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S10781 [30SE]

———Will Ris, American Airlines, Inc., S10781 [30SE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve, S7062 [22JN]

Summaries

Securing Transportation Energy Efficiency for Tomorrow (STREET) Act (H.R. 722), E193 [9FE]

Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act (H.R. 2064), E857 [3MY]

Tables

Coastal State agencies administering the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act, S6983 [22JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, S7902 [1JY]

National Commission on Energy Policy greenhouse gas emissions reduction estimates, S7013 [22JN]

Texts of

Energy Policy Act (1992), S2946 [17MR]

H. Res. 130, recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them and support goals and ideals of National Indoor Comfort Week, H2166 [20AP]

H. Res. 219, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H2174 [20AP]

H. Res. 291, consideration of H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, H3776 [24MY]

H. Res. 344, express that a Chinese state-owned energy company exercising control of critical U.S. energy infrastructure and production capacity could be a national security threat, H5570 [30JN]

H. Res. 394, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H6943 [28JY]

H. Res. 481, consideration of H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act, H8739 [7OC]

H. Res. 539, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, H10049 [9NO]

H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H2210-H2321 [20AP]

H.R. 1158, Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act reauthorization, H2481 [26AP]

H.R. 1797, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act, H6398 [25JY]

H.R. 2362, National Geologic Mapping Act, H5203 [27JN]

H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, S7766-S7779 [30JN]

H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act, H8750, H8756-H8762 [7OC]

H.R. 4637, Energy Policy Act amendments' technical corrections, H12285 [18DE]

S. 33, Electricity Needs Rules and Oversight Now (ENRON) Act, S225 [24JA]

S. 129, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S317-S319 [24JA]

S. 150, Clean Power Act, S465-S471 [25JA]

S. 176, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska, S9033 [26JY]

S. 203, Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act, S9018 [26JY]

S. 244, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming, S9034 [26JY]

S. 269, Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act, S903 [2FE]

S. 280, provide for the amortization of delay rental payments and geological and geophysical expenditures, S984 [3FE]

S. 299, Investor in Iran Accountability Act, S1052 [7FE]

S. 373, Renewable Hydrogen Passenger Vehicle Act, S1348 [14FE]

S. 426, Electric Reliability Security Act, S1635-S1641 [17FE]

S. 427, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S1642 [17FE]

S. 436, assess economic implications of the dependence of Hawaii on oil as primary source of energy, S1654 [17FE]

S. 485, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization and amendment, S13057 [16NO]

S. 498, Interstate Transmission Act, S1946-S1950 [2MR]

S. 509, Energy Markets Improvement Act, S2015-S2017 [3MR]

S. 553, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S2256 [8MR]

S. 555, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S2256 [8MR]

S. 596, Electric Transmission and Reliability Enhancement Act, S2491-S2494 [10MR]

S. 610, provide a small agri-biodiesel producer tax credit and improve the small ethanol producer tax credit, S2523 [11MR]

S. 650, Fuels Security Act, S2999-S3003 [17MR]

S. 665, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Act, S3033-S3036 [17MR]

S. 684, Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Security Act, S3065 [17MR]

S. 711, Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act reauthorization, S3218 [5AP]

S. 715, Wind Power Tax Incentives Act, S3282 [6AP]

S. 752, OPEC Accountability Act, S3424 [11AP]

S. 808, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3684 [14AP]

S. 815, modify depreciation of property used in the transmission of electricity, S3748 [15AP]

S. 830, insert a new definition relating to oil and gas exploration and production under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3899 [19AP]

S. 858, Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act, S4028-S4031 [20AP]

S. 864, Nuclear Safety and Security Act, S4034-S4036 [20AP]

S. 865, Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority renewal for damages from nuclear incidents, S4036 [20AP]

S. 878, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S4128 [21AP]

S. 918, E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act, S4406 [27AP]

S. 926, Natural Gas Production Act, S4422 [27AP]

S. 1022, Resource Efficient Appliance Incentives Act, S5155 [12MY]

S. 1034, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S5194 [13MY]

S. 1080, Hydraulic Fracturing Safety Act, S5537 [19MY]

S. 1156, extend tax credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, S6054 [26MY]

S. 1194, Spent Nuclear Fuel Tracking and Accountability Act, S6228 [8JN]

S. 1208, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S6301 [9JN]

S. 1210, National Security and Bioenergy Investment Act, S6306-S6311 [9JN]

S. 1229, Renewable Energy Incentives Act, S6417-S6419 [13JN]

S. 1265, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, S6762 [16JN]

S. 1310, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Natural Gas Pipeline Enlargement Act, S13935 [16DE], H12215 [18DE]

S. 1381, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Relicensing Act, S8137 [12JY]

S. 1629, Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act, S9736 [7SE]

S. 1743, Post-Disaster Consumer Protection Act, S10300 [21SE]

S. 1744, Price Gouging Act, S10300 [21SE]

S. 1781, Refinery Investment Tax Assistance Act, S10599 [28SE]

S. 1794, Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve Act, S10735-S10737 [29SE]

S. 1810, Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Act, S10825 [3OC]

S. 1850, Rapid Efficiency Credit Act, S11235 [6OC]

S. 1851, require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy, S11236 [6OC]

S. 1852, Reducing the Incentives To Guzzle Gas Act, S11236 [6OC]

S. 1853, Reduce Government Fuel Consumption Act, S11236 [6OC]

S. 1859, Affordable and Reliable Gas Act, S11314 [7OC]

S. 1868, Gasoline Affordability and Security (GAS) Act, S11325 [7OC]

S. 1973, Energy Tax Rebate Act, S12528-S12530 [8NO]

S. 1979, establish a strategic refinery reserve, S12609 [9NO]

S. 1981, Windfall Profits Tax Act, S12611-S12613 [9NO]

S. 1982, Home Energy Assistance Act, S12614 [9NO]

S. 2011, Tire-Derived Fuel Safety Act, S12849 [15NO]

S. 2028, FERC reinstatement of hydroelectric license for project in Grafton, WV, S13162 [17NO]

S. 2084, Portable Generator Safety Act, S13503 [13DE]

S. Res. 159, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association anniversary, S6058, S6064 [26MY]

S. Res. 228, dependence on foreign sources of petroleum, S9539 [29JY]

S. Res. 312, address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments, S12851 [15NO]

S.J. Res. 5, encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S1558 [16FE]

Transcripts

Energy Policy Act Conference Committee Meeting Excerpts Relative to Protection From Liability of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Producers for Groundwater Contamination: Representatives Stupak and Barton, S9259 [28JY]