S.Amdt. 1467
What it does: Adds SEC. 7____. AVIATION EFFICIENCY at the end of subtitle B of title VII
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)What it changes
1 change to S. 14 · shown in the bill's text
Adds SEC. 7____. AVIATION EFFICIENCY at the end of subtitle B of title VII
Adds a sectionIn S. 14 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(3) The term "long-duration idling" means the operation of a main drive engine, for a period greater than 30 consecutive minutes, where the main drive engine is not engaged in gear. Such term does not apply to routine stoppages associated with traffic movement or congestion.
Inserted: SEC. 7____. AVIATION EFFICIENCY.
Inserted: (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Energy, in cooperation with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and, where applicable, the Secretary of Defense, shall establish a cost-shared public-private research partnership to develop and demonstrate aviation-related technologies, including fuel cell technology, that increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and lower costs of operation. Such partnership shall involve the Federal Government, commercial airlines, universities, and aviation manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
Inserted: (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2004, $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.
Original wording
At the end of subtitle B of Title VII, add the following:
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As printed
SA 1467. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 14, to enhance the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table, as follows:
At the end of subtitle B of Title VII, add the following:
“SEC. 7____. AVIATION EFFICIENCY.
“(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Energy, in cooperation with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and, where applicable, the Secretary of Defense, shall establish a cost-shared public-private research partnership to develop and demonstrate aviation-related technologies, including fuel cell technology, that increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and lower costs of operation. Such partnership shall involve the Federal Government, commercial airlines, universities, and aviation manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
“(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2004, $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.”
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Senate amendment submitted
July 31, 2003