Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to require mandatory allocation of natural gas whenever natural gas supplies are in such short supply that a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is posed. Establishes criteria governing the operation of the mandatory allocation program.
Stipulates that such authority shall expire on July 1, 1979. Requires the Commission to report to Congress if it determines that a mandatory allocation program is not needed.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce (Subsequently: Commerce, Science, and Transportation).
Pursuant to S. Res. 4, Committee name changed.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged in Senate (Pursuant to S. Res. 4).
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged in Senate (Pursuant to S. Res. 4).
Rereferred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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