A bill entitled "The Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985".
Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1985 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal: (1) prohibitions on the use of natural gas and petroleum as a primary energy source in new electric powerplants and new major fuel-burning installations; (2) the prohibition on the construction of new powerplants without alternate fuel capability; (3) the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of natural gas in certain boilers; (4) the prohibition on the use of natural gas for decorative outdoor lighting; and (5) the authority of the Secretary to restrict increased uses of petroleum by existing powerplants. Makes conforming amendments.
Repeals the incremental pricing provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
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