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[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Energy and Water Research
Integration Act''.

SEC. 2. ENERGY AND WATER RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall assess each of the
energy research, development, and demonstration programs and projects
of the Department of Energy and identify those programs and projects
into which it is appropriate to integrate water considerations. In
carrying out this section the Secretary shall, as appropriate--
(1) seek to advance energy and energy efficiency
technologies and practices that would--
(A) minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption;
(B) increase water use efficiency; and
(C) utilize nontraditional water sources with
efforts to improve the quality of that water;
(2) consider the effects climate variability and change may
have on water supplies and quality for energy generation and
fuel production; and
(3) improve understanding of the energy required to provide
water supplies and the water required to provide reliable
energy supplies throughout the United States.
(b) Strategic Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall develop a
Strategic Plan (in this section referred to as the ''Strategic
Plan'') outlining the research, development, and demonstration
needs for the programs and projects identified under subsection
(a), in accordance with subsections (a) through (c) of this
section, as appropriate.
(2) Milestones and specific considerations.--In carrying
out the development and updating of the Strategic Plan in
accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall evaluate
and, as appropriate, establish technical milestones for--
(A) new advanced cooling technologies for energy
generation and fuel production technologies;
(B) performance improvement of existing cooling
technologies and cost reductions associated with using
those technologies;
(C) innovative water reuse, recovery, and treatment
in energy generation and fuel production;
(D) technology development for carbon capture and
storage systems that utilize efficient water use design
strategies;
(E) technologies that are life-cycle cost
effective;
(F) systems analysis and modeling of issues
relating to the energy required to provide water
supplies and the water required to provide reliable
energy supplies throughout the United States;
(G) technologies to treat and utilize produced
waters discharged from oil, natural gas, coalbed
methane, and mining activities;
(H) advanced materials for the use of
nontraditional water sources for energy generation and
fuel production;
(I) biomass production and utilization and the
impact on hydrologic systems;
(J) technologies that reduce impacts on water from
energy resource development;
(K) increases in energy efficiency of water
distribution and collection systems;
(L) technologies for energy generation from water
distribution and collection systems; and
(M) any other area of the energy-water nexus that
the Secretary considers appropriate.
(3) Interagency collaboration and nonduplication.--In
carrying out the development and updating of the Strategic Plan
in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall, where
appropriate, work collaboratively with other Federal agencies
operating related programs and avoid duplication.
(4) Intra-agency coordination and nonduplication.--In
carrying out the development and updating of the Strategic Plan
in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall
coordinate and avoid duplication of activities across programs
and projects of the Department of Energy, including with those
of the National laboratories.
(5) Relevant information and recommendations.--In carrying
out the development and updating of the Strategic Plan in
accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall consider
and incorporate, as appropriate, relevant information and
recommendations, including those of the National Water
Availability and Use Assessment Program under section 9508(d)
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C.
10368(d)).
(6) Nongovernmental participation.--In carrying out the
development and updating of the Strategic Plan in accordance
with this subsection, the Secretary shall consult and
coordinate with a diverse group of representatives from
research and academic institutions and industry who have
expertise in technologies and practices relating to the energy
required to provide water supplies and the water required to
provide reliable energy supplies throughout the United States.
(7) Submission to congress.--Not later than 9 months after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to Congress the Strategic Plan.
(8) Updating the strategic plan.--Not later than 3 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
utilize relevant information produced by Federal Government
agencies, academia, and industry to update the Strategic Plan,
and submit a report to Congress describing the changes from the
initial Strategic Plan.
(c) Implementation.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy shall implement
the Strategic Plan, as appropriate, in carrying out energy
research, development, and demonstration programs of the
Department of Energy.
(2) Application to projects.--Not later than 3 months after
the submission of the report to Congress in subsection (b)(7)),
the Secretary shall as appropriate apply the Strategic Plan to
projects--
(A) identified as the most energy and water
intensive; and
(B) with the most potential to achieve the purposes
of this section.
(3) Delay or disruption.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Secretary shall ensure that no program or project of the
Department is unnecessarily delayed or disrupted.
(d) Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, and at least once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary
shall transmit to Congress a report on its findings and activities
under this section.
(e) Additional Activities.--The Secretary may provide for such
additional research, development, and demonstration activities as may
be appropriate to integrate water considerations into the research,
development, and demonstration activities of the Department as
described in subsection (a).
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of Energy for carrying out this section
$60,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2015.

SEC. 3. ENERGY-WATER ARCHITECTURE COUNCIL.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with
other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish an Energy-Water
Architecture Council to promote and enable improved energy and water
resource data collection, reporting, and technological innovation. The
Council shall consist of--
(1) representation from each Federal agency that conducts
research related to energy and water resource data; and
(2) non-Federal members, including representatives of
research and academic institutions and industry, who have
expertise in technologies and practices relating to the energy
required to provide water supplies and the water required to
provide reliable energy supplies throughout the United States.
(b) Functions.--The Council shall--
(1) make recommendations on the development of data
collection and data communication standards and protocols to
agencies and entities currently engaged in collecting the data
for the energy required to provide water supplies and the water
required to provide reliable energy supplies throughout the
United States;
(2) recommend ways to make improvements to Federal water
use data to increase understanding of trends in energy
generation and fuel production;
(3) recommend best practices for utilizing information from
existing monitoring networks to provide nationally uniform
water and energy use and infrastructure data; and
(4) conduct annual technical workshops, including at least
one regional workshop annually, to facilitate information
exchange among Federal, State, and private sector experts on
technologies that encourage the conservation and efficient use
of water and energy.
(c) Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, and at least once every 2 years thereafter, the Council,
through the Secretary of Energy, shall transmit to the Congress a
report on its findings and activities under this section.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of Energy for carrying out this section
$5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2015.

SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to allow the establishment
of regulations by the Federal Government that would infringe or impair
the use of water by State, tribal, or local governments.

SEC. 5. MANDATES.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require State, tribal, or
local governments to take any action that may result in an increased
financial burden to such governments by restricting the use of water by
such governments.

SEC. 6. COORDINATION AND NONDUPLICATION.

To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary of Energy shall
coordinate activities under this Act with other programs of the
Department of Energy and other Federal research programs.

Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2009.

Attest:

LORRAINE C. MILLER,

Clerk.
[EX A]: Energy and Water Research Integration Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Energy to identify each of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) energy research, development, and demonstration programs and projects into which it is appropriate to integrate water considerations. Requires the Secretary to: (1) seek to advance energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices that would minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption, increase water use efficiency, and utilize nontraditional water sources with efforts to improve water quality; and (2) consider the effects climate variability and change may have on water supplies and quality for energy generation and fuel production; and (3) improve understanding of the energy required to provide water supplies and the water required to provide reliable energy supplies throughout the United States.

Requires the Secretary to develop, submit to Congress within nine months, and update every three years a Strategic Plan outlining the research, development, and demonstration needs of such programs and projects. Requires the Secretary to evaluate and establish technical milestones for: (1) new advanced cooling technologies for energy generation and fuel production technologies; (2) performance improvement and cost reductions of cooling technologies; (3) innovative water reuse, recovery, and treatment in energy generation and fuel production; (4) technology development for carbon capture and storage systems that utilize efficient water use design strategies; (5) technologies that are life-cycle cost effective; (6) systems analysis and modeling of issues relating to the energy required to provide water supplies and the water required to provide reliable energy supplies; (7) technologies to treat and utilize produced waters discharged from oil, natural gas, coal-bed methane, and mining activities; (8) advanced materials for the use of nontraditional water sources for energy generation and fuel production; (9) biomass production and utilization and the impact on hydrologic systems; (10) technologies that reduce impacts on water from energy resource development; (11) increases in energy efficiency of water distribution and collection systems; and (12) technologies for energy generation from such systems.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement the Strategic Plan in carrying out DOE energy research, development, and demonstration programs; and (2) report to Congress every two years on findings and activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish an Energy-Water Architecture Council to promote and enable improved energy and water resource data collection, reporting, and technological innovation. Requires the Council to: (1) make recommendations on the development of data collection and communication standards and protocols to entities engaged in collecting data for the energy required to provide water supplies and the water required to provide reliable energy supplies throughout the United States; (2) recommend ways to make improvements to federal water use data to increase understanding of trends in energy generation and fuel production; (3) recommend best practices for utilizing information from monitoring networks to provide nationally uniform water and energy use and infrastructure data; and (4) conduct annual technical workshops to facilitate information exchange among federal, state, and private sector experts on technologies that encourage the conservation and efficient use of water and energy.

(Sec. 4) Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) allow the establishment of regulations by the federal government that would infringe or impair the use of water by state, tribal, or local governments; and (2) require state, tribal, or local governments to take any action that may result in an increased financial burden by restricting their water use.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to coordinate activities under this Act with other DOE programs and other federal research programs.

[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug
Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011''.

SEC. 2. EXTENDED MONTHS OF COVERAGE OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS FOR
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND OTHER RENAL DIALYSIS
PROVISIONS.

(a) Medicare Entitlement to Immunosuppressive Drugs for Kidney
Transplant Recipients.--
(1) Kidney transplant recipients.--Section 226A(b)(2) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 426-1(b)(2)) is amended by
inserting ''(except for eligibility for enrollment under part B
solely for purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
described in section 1861(s)(2)(J))'' before '', with the
thirty-sixth month''.
(2) Individuals eligible only for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs.--
(A) Section 1836 of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395o) is amended--
(i) by striking ''Every'' and inserting
''(a) In General.--Every''; and
(ii) by inserting at the end the following
new subsection:
''(b) Individuals Eligible for Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage.--
Beginning on January 1, 2012, every individual whose insurance benefits
under part A have ended (whether before, on, or after such date) by
reason of section 226A(b)(2) is eligible for enrollment in the
insurance program established by this part solely for purposes of
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.''.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Sections 1837, 1838, and
1839 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(p), 42
U.S.C. 1395(q), 42 U.S.C. 1395(r)) are each amended by
striking ''1836'' and inserting ''1836(a)'' each place
it appears.
(3) Enrollment for individuals only eligible for coverage
of immunosuppressive drugs.--Section 1837 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(p)) is amended by adding at the
end the following new subsection:
''(m)(1) Any individual who is eligible under section 1836(b) to
enroll in the medical insurance program established under this part for
purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs may enroll only in such
manner and form as may be prescribed by regulations, and only during an
enrollment period described in this subsection.
''(2) An individual described in paragraph (1) may enroll beginning
on the first day of the third month before the month in which the
individual first satisfies section 1836(b).
''(3) An individual described in paragraph (1) whose entitlement
for hospital insurance benefits under part A ends by reason of section
226A(b)(2) on or after January 1, 2012, shall be deemed to have
enrolled in the medical insurance program established by this part for
purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.''.
(4) Coverage period for individuals only eligible for
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.--
(A) In general.--Section 1838 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:
''(g) In the case of an individual described in section 1836(b),
the following rules shall apply:
''(1) In the case of such an individual who is deemed to
have enrolled in part B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
under section 1837(m)(3), such individual's coverage period
shall begin on the first day of the month in which the
individual first satisfies section 1836(b).
''(2) In the case of such an individual who enrolls in part
B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1837(m)(2), such individual's coverage period shall begin on
the first day of the month in which the individual first
satisfies section 1836(b) or the month following the month in
which the individual so enrolls, whichever is later.
''(3) The provisions of subsections (b) and (d) shall apply
with respect to an individual described in paragraph (1) or
(2).
''(4) In addition to the reasons for termination under
subsection (b), the coverage period of an individual described
in paragraph (1) or (2) shall end when the individual becomes
entitled to benefits under this title under section 226(a),
226(b), or 226A.''.
(B) Conforming amendments.--Section 1838(b) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(b)) is amended, in
the matter following paragraph (2), by adding ''or
section 1837(m)(3)'' after ''section 1837(f)'' each
place it appears.
(5) Premiums for individuals only eligible for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs.--Section 1839 of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r) is amended--
(A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ''No increase in the premium
shall be effected for individuals who are enrolled
pursuant to section 1836(b) for coverage only of
immunosuppressive drugs.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
''(j) Determination of Premium for Individuals Only Eligible for
Coverage of Immunosuppressive Drugs.--The Secretary shall, during
September of each year, determine and promulgate a monthly premium rate
for the succeeding calendar year for individuals who enroll only for
the purpose of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b). Such premium shall be equal to 35 percent of the monthly
actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over, determined according to
paragraph (1), for that succeeding calendar year. The monthly premium
of each individual enrolled for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
under section 1836(b) for each month shall be the amount promulgated in
this subsection. Such amount shall be adjusted in accordance with
subsections (c) and (f).''.
(6) Government contribution.--Section 1844(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w(a)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ''; plus'';
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
''(4) a Government contribution equal to the estimated
aggregate reduction in premiums payable under part B that
results from establishing the premium at 35 percent of the
actuarial rate under section 1839(j) instead of 50 percent of
the actuarial rate for individuals who enroll only for the
purpose of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b).''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following flush
matter:
''The Government contribution under paragraph (4) shall be
treated as premiums payable and deposited for purposes of
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).''.
(7) Extension of secondary payer requirements for esrd
beneficiaries eligible for coverage of immunosuppressive
drugs.--Section 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395(y)(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ''With regard to immunosuppressive
drugs furnished to an individual who enrolls for the purpose of
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section 1836(b) on or
after January 1, 2012, this subparagraph shall apply without
regard to any time limitation, except that when such individual
becomes entitled to benefits under this title under sections
226(a) or 226(b), or entitled to or eligible for benefits under
this title under section 226A, the provisions of subparagraphs
(A) and (B), and the time limitations under this subparagraph,
respectively, shall apply.''.
(8) Ensuring coverage under the medicare savings program.--
Section 1905(p)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396d(p)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting ''or an individual who
is enrolled under part B for the purpose of coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs under section 1836(b)'' after ''section
1818''.
(9) Part d.--Section 1860D-1(a)(3)(A) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101(a)(3)(A)) is amended by
inserting ''(but not including an individual enrolled solely
for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b))'' before the period at the end.
[EX A]: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.

[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHADOW MASK STEEL.

Chapter 72 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
is amended as follows:
(1) Such chapter is amended by striking subheading
7209.18.25 and inserting the following new subheadings, with
the article descriptions for such subheadings having the same
degree of indentation as the article description for subheading
7211.23.15:

'' Other:
Of a thickness
of less than
0.361mm
(blackplate):
7209.18.25 Of a kind for
use in making
aperture
masks for
cathode-ray
tube video
displays..... Free Free (E, IL, J)
Free (CA) Free
(MX) 28%
7209.18.30 Other......... 2.2% Free (E, IL, J)
0.3% (CA) 1.9%
(MX) 20%

''

(2) Such chapter is amended by striking subheading
7211.23.60 and inserting the following new subheadings, with
the article descriptions for subheadings 7211.23.60 and
7211.23.65 having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 7211.23.45:

'' Other:
7211.23.60 Of a thickness
exceeding
1.25mm........ 3.6% Free (E, IL, J)
0.2% (CA) 1.4%
(MX) 25%
7211.23.65 Of a thickness
exceeding
0.25mm but not
exceeding
1.25mm........ 3.6% Free (E, IL, J)
0.2% (CA) 1.4%
(MX) 25%
Of a thickness
not exceeding
0.25mm:
7211.23.70 Of a kind for
use in making
aperture
masks for
cathode-ray
tube video
displays..... Free Free (E, IL, J)
Free (CA) Free
(MX) 28%
7211.23.75 Other......... 3.6% Free (E, IL, J)
0.2% (CA) 1.4%
(MX) 25%

''

(3) Such chapter is amended by striking subheading
7225.50.80 and inserting the following new subheadings, with
the article descriptions for subheading 7225.50.80 having the
same degree of indentation as the article description for
subheading 7211.23.15:

'' Other:
7225.50.80 Of high-nickel
alloy steel... 2.8% Free (E, IL, J)
0.4% (CA) 2.4%
(MX) 28%
Other:
7225.50.85 Of a kind for
use in making
aperture
masks for
cathode-ray
tube video
displays..... Free Free (E, IL, J)
Free (CA) Free
(MX) 28%
7225.50.90 Other: 2.8% Free (E, IL, J) 28%
0.4% (CA) 2.4%
(MX) ''

SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY.

The amendments made by section 1 shall apply with respect to goods
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
[EX A]:
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to grant duty-free treatment of certain shadow mask steel used in making aperture masks for cathode-ray tube video displays. Decreases the column one duty on other type shadow mask steel, while setting a duty on certain other shadow mask steel.