Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

Bill: 115-s-1934
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alaska
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
Government studies and investigations
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. Any revision of regulations applicable to stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska that requires emission control devices must occur in consultation with the Department of Energy and may not negatively affect energy reliability in remote areas of Alaska.

action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA must report on methods for assisting remote areas of Alaska in meeting specified energy needs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered as unfinished business.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. Shimkus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: An errata sheet on written report number No. 115-379 was printed.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-127.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate