A bill to create a commission to grant exclusive franchises for the exploration for and the commercial development of geothermal energy and for the right to market any such energy in its natural state, and for other purposes.
Geothermal Energy Control Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Geothermal Energy Commission.
Requires the Commission to determine those areas in the United States which have a potential for the extraction of geothermal resources and to publish a list of such areas in the Federal Register.
Directs the Commission to grant exclusive licenses to persons capable of carrying out exploration and development of geothermal resources in such areas. Sets forth conditions for the granting of such licenses and for extensions of license terms. Authorizes the termination of a license for any violation of the terms of the license prescribed by the Commission.
Permits a licensee under this Act to apply for a license to market the geothermal resources from the licensee's area in their natural state. Requires the Commission to grant a marketing license for a geographic area which is the most reasonable area to successfully market the geothermal resources. Provides that there shall be only one marketing license per geographic area. Provides that a marketing license shall be valid for as long as the licensee holds his or her exploration and development license.
Permits the transfer of exploration and development licenses and marketing licenses with the Commission's approval.
Requires that a licensee under this Act be a U.S. citizen or a person owned or controlled by a U.S. citizen.
Restricts the sale of geothermal resources which have been converted to electricity or other energy forms to existing utility companies or other persons licensed to transmit such energy. Permits the sale of geothermal resources to such a company or person for conversion into other energy forms.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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