A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a multiagency program in support of the Materials Corridor Partnership Initiative to promote energy efficient, environmentally sound economic development along the border with Mexico through the research, development, and use of new materials.
(Sec. 6) Makes funds under this Act available for technology deployment, research, and training activities, particularly related to hazardous waste and materials technologies that will: (1) alleviate problems caused by rapid economic development along the United States-Mexico border; (2) focus on issues related to public health and environmental security; and (3) promote minimization of industrial wastes and pollutants, reduction of emissions of atmospheric pollutants, use of recycled resources as primary materials for industrial production, and improvement of energy efficiency.
Sets forth guidelines for major program elements (all of which shall emphasize hazardous waste and materials technologies), and for participation by Federal departments and agencies.
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee consisting of representatives of the private, academic, and public sectors to consult and coordinate with Federal entities in identifying and implementing the appropriate projects to be funded under this Act.
(Sec. 9) Prescribes financial and technical assistance guidelines. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2004.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1414-1415)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1415-1417)
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, Production and Regulation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-377.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-232.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-232.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2791-2792; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2791-2792)
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2791-2792; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2791-2792)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.