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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 10, 1999
National Materials Corridor Partnership Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish a comprehensive program to promote energy efficient, environmentally sound economic development along the United States-Mexico border through the research, development, and use of new materials technology; (2) give due consideration to the proposal made to the United States-Mexico Binational Commission for the Materials Corridor Partnership Initiative; (3) organize and conduct the program jointly with designated Federal agencies; and (4) emphasize the transfer and use of materials technology developed by the national laboratories of the Department of Energy. (Sec. 6) Mandates that activities funded under this Act be primarily focused upon materials that promote: (1) improved energy efficiency; (2) elimination or minimization of emissions of global climate change gases and contaminants; (3) minimization of industrial wastes and pollutants; and (4) use of recycled resources as primary materials for industrial production. Sets forth guidelines for major program elements and for participation by Federal departments and agencies. (Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee consisting of representatives of the private, academic, and public sectors to consult and coordinate with Federal entities in identifying and implementing the appropriate projects to be funded under this Act. (Sec. 9) Prescribes financial and technical assistance guidelines. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E195-196)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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