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Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-566.

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Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 Became Public Law No: 101-566. Energy

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended May 29, 2002

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to identify and address areas of research critical to the realization of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable, consistent with market conditions. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria, including a description of the role of the private sector. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations of critical technologies to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (composed of industry, academic, and governmental interests), to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies by transferring critical technologies to the private sector and by increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications through joint ventures and other arrangements. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program. Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on programs under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) May 29, 2002

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to identify and address areas of research critical to the realization of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable, consistent with market conditions. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria, including a description of the role of the private sector. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations of critical technologies to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (composed of industry, academic, and governmental interests), to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies by transferring critical technologies to the private sector and by increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications through joint ventures and other arrangements. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program. Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on programs under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994.

00 Introduced in Senate May 29, 2002

Title I: Hydrogen Production and Use - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Energy a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of industry, academic, and governmental interests, to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies and of increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program. Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel as part of the Energy Research Advisory Board. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress an annual plan description, including any necessary plan modifications. Requires the Administrator to establish such a program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to the Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan whose implementation will confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Prescribes required subjects of the research and development program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations.

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Nov 15, 1990

Signed by President.

Nov 15, 1990

Signed by President.

Nov 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-566.

Nov 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-566.

Nov 9, 1990

Measure Signed in Senate.

Nov 9, 1990

Presented to President.

Nov 9, 1990

Presented to President.

Oct 23, 1990

Mr. Roe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Oct 23, 1990

Mr. Walker demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

Oct 23, 1990

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Oct 23, 1990

On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

Oct 23, 1990

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Oct 23, 1990

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Oct 23, 1990

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Oct 23, 1990

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 17, 1990

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 17, 1990

Received in the House.

Oct 17, 1990

Held at the desk.

Oct 16, 1990

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Oct 16, 1990

Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Jul 23, 1990

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-385.

Jul 23, 1990

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-385.

Jul 23, 1990

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708.

Jun 20, 1990

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 30, 1990

Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-596.

Mar 17, 1989

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

Mar 16, 1989

Introduced in Senate

Mar 16, 1989

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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