Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects.

Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities. Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program.

Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks.

Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost.

Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities. Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000. Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants and loans to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means. Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Stipulates that the term of such loans shall be 20 years with the interest rate to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs: $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $22,500,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1976; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.

Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities: $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $10,000,000 for the transitional period; and $110,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.

Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for operations and maintenance of facilities: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $5,000,000 for the transitional period; and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.

Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for the purpose of making loans for facility construction, to be available for three fiscal years, beginning on October 1, 1976.