S.Amdt. 4962
What it does: Adds Subtitle J--Protection From Job Loss SEC. 591. PROTECTION FROM JOB LOSS at the end of title V
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)What it changes
1 change to S. 3036 · shown in the bill's text
Adds Subtitle J--Protection From Job Loss SEC. 591. PROTECTION FROM JOB LOSS at the end of title V
Adds a sectionIn S. 3036 · Placed on Calendar Senate
"(17) IECC.--The term 'IECC' means the International Energy Conservation Code.".
Inserted: Subtitle J--Protection From Job Loss SEC. 591. PROTECTION FROM JOB LOSS.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Administrator and Congress a report describing whether more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be displaced during the following calendar year as a result of the implementation of this Act.
Inserted: (b) Adjustment of Allowances.--If a report under subsection (a) indicates that more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be displaced during the following calendar year as a result of the implementation of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall increase the quantity of emission allowances provided under this Act for that calendar year, as the Secretary of Labor determines to be appropriate, to ensure that not more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be so displaced.
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At the end of title V, add the following:
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SA 4962. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3036, to direct the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end of title V, add the following:
Subtitle J--Protection From Job Loss SEC. 591. PROTECTION FROM JOB LOSS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Administrator and Congress a report describing whether more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be displaced during the following calendar year as a result of the implementation of this Act.
(b) Adjustment of Allowances.--If a report under subsection (a) indicates that more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be displaced during the following calendar year as a result of the implementation of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall increase the quantity of emission allowances provided under this Act for that calendar year, as the Secretary of Labor determines to be appropriate, to ensure that not more than 5,000 employees in manufacturing-related jobs in natural gas-intensive sectors (such as the fertilizer, cement, and pharmaceutical sectors) of the United States would be so displaced.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 5, 2008