§ 13340. Low-rank coal research and development

Statutory text

The Secretary shall pursue a program of research and development with respect to the technologies needed to expand the use of low-rank coals which take into account the unique properties of lignites and sub-bituminous coals, including, but not limited to, the following areas—

high value-added carbon products;

fuel cell applications;

emissions control and combustion efficiencies;

coal water fuels and underground coal gasification;

distillates; and

any other technologies which will assist in the development of niche markets for lignites and sub-bituminous coals.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1992
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Pub. L. 102–486 title XIII § 1310 · 106 Stat. 2776
Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 13340
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1310, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2975.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1310, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2975.)
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1310. LOW-RANK COAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. The Secretary shall pursue a program of research and development with respect to the technologies needed to expand the use of low-rank coals which take into account the unique properties of lignites and sub-bituminous coals, including, but not limited to, the following areas— (1) high value-added carbon products; (2) fuel cell applications; (3) emissions control and combustion efficiencies; (4) coal water fuels and underground coal gasification; (5) distillates; and (6) any other technologies which will assist in the development of niche markets for lignites and sub-bituminous coals.

1 of 1 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Credits

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1310, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2975.)