To clarify that certain hydrogen demonstration programs include the entire National Park System.
What it does: Rewrites page 286, line 10 through page 287, line 21
Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-NM)Rewrites page 286, line 10 through page 287, line 21
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 286, line 10 through page 287, line 21 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 814. HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS IN NATIONAL PARKS
Inserted: (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly study and report to Congress on--
Inserted: (1) the energy needs and uses in units of the National Park System; and
Inserted: (2) the potential for fuel cell and other hydrogen-based technologies to meet such energy needs in--
Inserted: (A) stationary applications, including power generation, combined heat and power for buildings and campsites, and standby and backup power systems; and
Inserted: (B) transportation-related applications, including support vehicles, passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
Inserted: (b) Pilot Projects.--Based on the results of the study, the Secretary of the Interior shall fund not fewer than 3 pilot projects in units of the National Park System for demonstration of fuel cells or other hydrogen-based technologies in those applications where the greatest potential for such use has been identified. Such pilot projects shall be geographically distributed throughout the United States.
Inserted: (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--For purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2004, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, to remain available until expended.
Original wording
On page 286, strike line 10 and all that follows through page 287, line 21, and insert:
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As printed
On page 286, strike line 10 and all that follows through page 287, line 21, and insert:
“SEC. 814. HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS IN NATIONAL PARKS
“(a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly study and report to Congress on--
“(1) the energy needs and uses in units of the National Park System; and
“(2) the potential for fuel cell and other hydrogen-based technologies to meet such energy needs in--
“(A) stationary applications, including power generation, combined heat and power for buildings and campsites, and standby and backup power systems; and
“(B) transportation-related applications, including support vehicles, passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
“(b) Pilot Projects.--Based on the results of the study, the Secretary of the Interior shall fund not fewer than 3 pilot projects in units of the National Park System for demonstration of fuel cells or other hydrogen-based technologies in those applications where the greatest potential for such use has been identified. Such pilot projects shall be geographically distributed throughout the United States.
“(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--For purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2004, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, to remain available until expended.”.
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Senate amendment submitted
July 25, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
July 25, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1399 proposed by Senator Domenici.(consideration: CR S9942-9943; text: CR S9942)
July 25, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1399 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 25, 2003
Amendment SA 1399 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S9942-9943; text: CR S9942) To clarify that certain hydrogen demonstration programs include the entire National Park System.
July 25, 2003
Amendment SA 1399 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 25, 2003