A bill to reform the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to encourage a reduction of air pollution and oil consumption by existing electric powerplants.
Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
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