Public Law 74–397

That the Bureau

Sub-bituminous and lignite coal.

Bureau of Mines to conduct studies, etc., with respect to.

of Mines, under the general direction of the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized to conduct investigations, studies, and experiments on its own initiative and in cooperation with individuals, State institutions, laboratories, and other organizations, with a view to (1) the development of a commercially practicable carbonization method of processing sub-bituminous and lignite coal so as to convert such coal into an all-purpose fuel, to provide fertilizers, and obtain such other byproducts thereof as may be commercially valuable; (2) the development of efficient methods, equipment, and devices for burning lignite or char therefrom; and (3) determining and developing methods for more efficient utilization of such sub-bituminous and lignite coal for purposes of generating electric power.

Sec. 2.

The Bureau of Mines is further authorized, under the

Plants, machinery, etc., authorized.

general direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to erect such plants, construct and purchase such machinery and equipment, and to take such other steps as it may deem necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this Act.

Sec. 3.

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any

Appropriation authorized.

money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $100,000 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. The above amount to be expended over a period of three years, as

Allocations.

follows: $40,000 to be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1937; $30,000 to be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938; and $30,000 to be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939.