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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1988

102 STAT. 878

PUBLIC LAW 100-373—JULY 19, 1988

Public Law 100-373 100th Congress An Act July 19, 1988 [S. 2203]

To extend the expiration date of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 281 of the Energy PoHcy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6285) is amended by striking "1988" both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "1990". 42 USC 6272 »^ote

SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON ENERGY POLICY COOPERATION BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND THE OTHER WESTERN HEMISPHERE COUNTRIES.

(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, shall conduct a study to determine how best to enhance cooperation between the United States and the other countries of the Western Hemisphere with respect to energy policy including stable supplies of, and stable prices for, energy. (b) REPORT.—On completion of the study described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) report the results of such study to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (2) propose a comprehensive international energy policy for the United States designed to enhance cooperation between the United States and the other countries of the Western Hemisphere; and (3) recommend such action as the Secretary deems necessary to establish and implement such policy. Approved July 19, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2203 (H.R. 4604): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-730 accompanying H.R. 4604 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-355 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): June 6, considered and passed Senate. June 27, 28, H.R. 4604 considered and passed House. June 29, S. 2203 considered and passed House, amended. July 8, Senate concurred in House amendment.