2018 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 27 - Geothermal Energy
Sec. 1501 - Congressional statement of findings

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Citation 30 U.S.C. § 1501 (2018)
Section Name §1501. Congressional statement of findings
Section Text

The Congress finds that—

(1) domestic geothermal reserves can be developed into regionally significant energy sources promoting the economic health and national security of the Nation;

(2) there are institutional and economic barriers to the commercialization of geothermal technology; and

(3) Federal agencies should consider the use of geothermal energy in the Government's buildings.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 96–294, title VI, §602, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 763.)

Editorial Notes SHORT TITLE

Pub. L. 96–294, title VI, §601, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 763, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter and sections 1146 and 1147 of this title and amending sections 1141 and 1143 of this title and sections 796, 824a–3, 824i, and 824j of Title 16, Conservation] may be cited as the 'Geothermal Energy Act of 1980'."

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 27 - GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Sec. 1501 - Congressional statement of findings
Contains section 1501
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Geothermal Energy Act of 1980'."
Statutes at Large References 94 Stat. 763
Public Law References Public Law 96-294
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