2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 134 - Energy Policy
Subchapter VI - Coal
Part A - Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application
Sec. 13340 - Low-rank coal research and development

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 13340 (2017)
Section Name §13340. Low-rank coal research and development
Section 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—

(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.

Source Credit

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 134 - ENERGY POLICY
SUBCHAPTER VI - COAL
Part A - Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application
Sec. 13340 - Low-rank coal research and development
Contains section 13340
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 2975
Public Law References Public Law 102-486
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