2018 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 25 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation
Subchapter III - State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institutes
Sec. 1230a - Strategic Resources Generic Mineral Technology Center

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Citation 30 U.S.C. § 1230a (2018)
Section Name §1230a. Strategic Resources Generic Mineral Technology Center
Section Text (a) Establishment

The Secretary of 1 Interior is authorized and directed to establish a Strategic Resources Mineral Technology Center (hereinafter referred to as the "center") for the purpose of improving existing, and developing new, technologies that will decrease the dependence of the United States on supplies of strategic and critical minerals.

(b) Functions

The center shall—

(1) provide for studies and technology development in the areas of mineral extraction and refining processes, product substitution and conservation of mineral resources through recycling and advanced processing and fabrication methods;

(2) identify new deposits of strategic and critical mineral resources; and

(3) facilitate the transfer of information, studies, and technologies developed by the center to the private sector.

(c) Criteria

The Secretary shall establish the center referred to in subsection (a) at a university that—

(1) does not currently host a generic mineral technology center;

(2) has established advanced degree programs in geology and geological engineering, and metallurgical and mining engineering;

(3) has expertise in materials and advanced processing research; and

(4) is located west of the 100th meridian.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–409, §12, as added Pub. L. 101–498, §2, Nov. 2, 1990, 104 Stat. 1207.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was enacted as part of the Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984, and not as part of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

Footnotes

1 So in original. Probably should be "of the".

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 25 - SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION
SUBCHAPTER III - STATE MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Sec. 1230a - Strategic Resources Generic Mineral Technology Center
Contains section 1230a
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 1207
Public Law References Public Law 98-409, Public Law 101-498
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