To amend section 2118 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to extend the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 105-23.
Official Summary
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to extend through 1998 the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program, along with corresponding deadlines for the submission of certain reports concerning the extent to which human health is affected by exposure to electric and magnetic fields produced by electric energy. Reduces authorized appropriations from $65 million to $46 million.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 by extending the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program through 1998. The program focuses on researching the health effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields generated by electric energy and disseminating related public information. The bill also reduces the authorized funding for this program from $65 million to $46 million and extends deadlines for submitting reports on the health impacts of such exposure.
The bill extends a federal research and public information program on electric and magnetic fields through 1998 while reducing its authorized funding, and it has been signed into law.
- Extends the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program through 1998.
- Reduces authorized appropriations for the program from $65 million to $46 million.
- Extends deadlines for submitting reports on the health effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields.
['Federal agencies responsible for energy and health research', 'Researchers studying electric and magnetic fields and their health impacts', 'General public receiving information about electric and magnetic field exposure', 'Energy sector stakeholders involved in electric energy production and distribution']
['Reduced funding may limit the scope or depth of research and public information dissemination activities.', 'Extended deadlines could delay the availability of updated health impact reports.', 'Oversight and accountability mechanisms for the program’s extended duration are not detailed in the summary.']
The bill amends an existing provision of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, reflecting ongoing federal interest in understanding and communicating the health effects of electric and magnetic fields. It was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress and has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 105-23.
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['Potential delays in updated health information could influence public perception and regulatory decisions related to electric and magnetic field exposure.', 'Reduced funding might impact the scale or quality of research outputs, possibly affecting future policy development in energy and public health sectors.']
The bill’s reduction in authorized funding and extension of reporting deadlines are key areas for oversight to ensure that research quality and public information dissemination are maintained. Transparency on how the reduced budget impacts program activities and clear tracking of report submissions will be important for accountability.
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