Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1997

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to: (1) authorize appropriations for FY 1998 to implement the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (2) extend all authorities governing domestic supply availability to September 30, 1998; and (3) declare that the requirements of the Act shall be the sole procedures applicable to international emergency response provisions. Revises prescriptions governing the international energy program and attendant international voluntary agreements. Redefines international emergency response provisions to include: (1) international energy program provisions relating to international allocation of petroleum products and to the information system provided in the program; and (2) certain emergency response measures adopted by the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency. Cites circumstances under which certain antitrust defenses shall extend to the international allocation of petroleum products during an international energy supply emergency. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 for the international energy program. Extends all standby energy authorities to September 30, 1998. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; (2) energy conservation projects for schools and hospitals; and (3) the alternative fuels truck commercial application program. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1998 for its weatherization assistance program for low-income persons.