Propane Education and Research Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to conduct a referendum among producers and retail marketers to authorize the creation of the Propane Education and Research Council and the levying of an assessment on odorized propane. Makes it the Council's mission to develop programs and enter into contracts for: (1) propane research and development; (2) consumer education; (3) propane market development; and (4) payment for program costs with funds collected under this Act.
Prescribes guidelines under which the Council shall set annual assessments to cover program costs.
Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program to coordinate Council operations with any State propane education and research council.
Proscribes the use of Council funds for lobbying activities. Directs the Secretary to issue implementation regulations.
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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2975)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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