511.1 - Use of Federal funds under energy program.

     § 511.1.  Use of Federal funds under energy program.        (a)  General rule.--The commission is authorized to apply for     and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, use     Federal funds pursuant to the National Energy Act which is     composed of:            (1)  The "National Energy Conservation Policy Act,"        Public Law 95-619.            (2)  The "Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of        1978," Public Law 95-620.            (3)  The "Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of        1978," Public Law 95-617.            (4)  The "Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978," Public Law 95-        621.            (5)  The "Energy Tax Act of 1978," Public Law 95-618.            (6)  The "Energy Conservation and Production Act of        1976," Public Law 94-385.            (7)  Any future Federal legislation or amendments to the        statutes listed in this subsection providing special funds        for:                (i)  Rate making research and development.                (ii)  Energy conservation research and development.                (iii)  Motor carrier and rail transportation safety            programs.                (iv)  Gas safety programs.        (b)  Funds not subject to lapse.--Funds received by the     commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be subject to     lapsing at the end of any fiscal period.        (c)  Reimbursement to utilities prohibited.--Funds received     by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be     reimbursed to any public utility.     (Dec. 18, 1980, P.L.1247, No.226, eff. imd.)        1980 Amendment.  Act 226 added section 511.1.