[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
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[S. 1491 Reported in Senate (RS)]
Calendar No. 278
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1491
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve
United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 10, 2013
Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Murkowski, and Mr. Heinrich)
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
December 19, 2013
Reported by Mr. Wyden, with amendments
[Insert the part printed in italic]
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A BILL
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve
United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ENERGY COOPERATION.
(a) Findings.--Section 917(a) of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``renewable'' and
inserting ``covered'';
(2) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by striking ``possible many'' and inserting
``possible--
``(A) many'';
(B) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the
end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) significant contributions to the development
of renewable energy and energy efficiency through the
established programs of the United States-Israel
Binational Industrial Research and Development
Foundation and the United States-Israel Binational
Science Foundation;'';
(3) in paragraph (6)--
(A) by striking ``renewable'' and inserting
``covered''; and
(B) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the
end;
(4) in paragraph (7)--
(A) by striking ``renewable'' and inserting
``covered''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
a semicolon; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(8) United States-Israel energy cooperation, and the
development of natural resources by Israel, are strategic
interests of the United States;
``(9) Israel is a strategic partner of the United States in
water technology;
``(10) the United States can play a role in assisting
Israel with regional safety and security issues;
``(11) the National Science Foundation of the United States
should collaborate with the Israel Science Foundation and the
United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation;
``(12) the United States and Israel should strive to
develop more robust academic cooperation in energy innovation
technology and engineering, water science, technology transfer,
and analysis of geopolitical implications of new natural
resource development and associated areas;
``(13) the United States supports the goals of the
Alternative Fuels Administration of Israel;
``(14) the United States strongly urges open dialogue and
continued mechanisms for regular engagement and encourages
further cooperation between applicable departments, agencies,
ministries, institutions of higher education, and the private
sector of the United States and Israel on energy security
issues, including--
``(A) identifying policy priorities associated with
the development of natural resources of Israel;
``(B) discussing best practices to secure cyber
energy infrastructure;
``(C) best practice sharing;
``(D) leveraging natural gas to positively impact
regional stability;
``(E) issues relating to the energy-water nexus,
including improving energy efficiency and the overall
performance of water technologies through research and
development in water desalination, wastewater treatment
and reclamation, water treatment in gas and oil
production processes, and other water treatment
refiners;
``(F) technical and environmental management of
deep-water exploration and production;
``(G) coastal protection and restoration;
``(H) academic outreach and engagement;
``(I) private sector and business development
engagement;
``(J) regulatory consultations;
``(K) leveraging alternative transportation fuels
and technologies; and
``(L) any other areas determined appropriate by
United States and Israel; and
``(15) the United States acknowledges the achievements and
importance of the Binational Industrial Research and
Development Foundation (BIRD) and the United States-Israel
Binational Science Foundation (BSF) and supports continued
multiyear funding to ensure the continuity of the programs of
the Foundations.''.
(b) Types of Energy.--Section 917(b)(2) of the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337(b)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(H) natural gas energy, including natural gas
projects conducted by or in conjunction with the United
States-Israel Binational Science Foundation and the
United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and
Development Foundation;
``(I) improvement of energy efficiency and the
overall performance of water technologies through
research and development in water desalination,
wastewater treatment and reclamation, and other water
treatment refiners; and
``(J) conventional and unconventional oil and gas
technologies.''.
(c) Eligible Applicants.--Section 917(b)(3) of the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337(b)(3)) is
amended by striking ``energy efficiency or renewable'' and inserting
``covered''.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations; International Partnerships.--
Section 917 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42
U.S.C. 17337) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (d);
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) International Partnerships.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may, subject to
appropriations, enter into cooperative agreements supporting
and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international
partnerships between the Department, including National
Laboratories of the Department, and the Government of Israel
and its ministries, offices, and institutions.
``(2) Federal share.--The Secretary may not pay more than
50 percent of Federal share of the costs described in paragraph
(1).
``(3) Annual reports.--The Secretary may submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress an annual report that
describes--
``(A) actions taken to carry out this subsection;
and
``(B) any projects under this subsection for which
the Secretary requests funding.
``(d) United States-Israel Center.--The Secretary may establish a
joint United States-Israel Center based in an area of the United States
with the experience, knowledge, and expertise in offshore energy
development to further dialogue and collaboration to develop more
robust academic cooperation in energy innovation technology and
engineering, water science, technology transfer, and analysis of
geopolitical implications of new natural resource development and
associated areas.''.
(e) Termination.--Subsection (e) of section 917 of the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337) (as
redesignated by subsection (d)(2)) is amended by striking ``the date
that is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``September 30, 2024''.
Calendar No. 278
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1491
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A BILL
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve
United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2013
Reported with amendments