§ 511.1 — Use of Federal funds under energy program

Pennsylvania § 511.1

• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
• Title 66: PUBLIC UTILITIES
• Part: PART I
• Ch. 5: POWERS AND DUTIES

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(a) General rule.--The commission is authorized to apply for and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, use Federal funds pursuant to the National Energy Act which is composed of:

(1) The "National Energy Conservation Policy Act," Public Law 95-619.

(2) The "Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978," Public Law 95-620.

(3) The "Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978," Public Law 95-617.

(4) The "Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978," Public Law 95-621.

(5) The "Energy Tax Act of 1978," Public Law 95-618.

(6) The "Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976," Public Law 94-385.

(7) Any future Federal legislation or amendments to the statutes listed in this subsection providing special funds for:

(i) Rate making research and development.

(ii) Energy conservation research and development.

(iii) Motor carrier and rail transportation safety programs.

(iv) Gas safety programs.

(b) Funds not subject to lapse.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be subject to lapsing at the end of any fiscal period.

(c) Reimbursement to utilities prohibited.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be reimbursed to any public utility.

Legislative History

(Dec. 18, 1980, P.L.1247, No.226, eff. imd.) 1980 Amendment.Act 226 added section 511.1.