To reduce the Nation's dependence on petroleum by enhancing the use of coal.
Domestic Energy Resources Act of 1991 - Title I: Electric Vehicle Fleet Incentive - Mandates that any person who owns, operates, leases, or otherwise controls specified motor vehicle fleets make subsequent acquisitions of which at least 50 percent are electric vehicles, unless such person meets certain minimum electric fleet requirements. Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to allocate one credit for each electric vehicle which exceeds the statutory mandate. Sets forth civil and administrative penalties for noncompliance with this Act.
Title II: Coal Research and Development Programs - Directs the Secretary to establish a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to: (1) using coal-derived liquid fuels, including ultra-clean coal-water slurries in diesel locomotive engines; and (2) using solid waste combined with coal as a fuel source for clean coal combustion technologies. Authorizes appropriations.
Requires the Secretary to submit a research, development, and demonstration plan to the Congress with respect to technologies for the nonfuel use of coal. Authorizes appropriations.
Directs the Secretary to conduct a research, development, demonstration, and commercialization program within the Department of Energy for specified coal refining technologies and to submit annual program status reports to the Congress for a five-year period. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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