H. R. 3627: a Bill granting the consent of Congress to the Southern States Energy Compact, and for related purposes. Introduced in the House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session, October 24, 1985
Congressional consent for a regional compact among the southern states encompasses cooperation in energy development, production, and use. The purpose is to promote conservation and responsible use of energy and to optimize the benefits of cooperating over 16 energy resources and facilities. The bill establishes a board composed of the governors and a representative of both houses of legislature from participating states, although each state shall have only one vote representing a majority of the three members. The President shall appoint a federal representative to the board. The bill also provides the function and financing of the board, establishes an advisory committee, and describes the board's powers over energy and energy-related concerns and its reporting obligations. Seventeen southern states, states which are contiguous, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands are eligible to participate in the compact.
- OSTI ID:
- 6329288
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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