2018 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs
Subchapter IX - Research and Development
Part F - Fossil Energy
Sec. 16294 - Research and development for coal mining technologies
| 42 U.S.C. § 16294 (2018) |
| §16294. Research and development for coal mining technologies |
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(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall carry out a program for research and development on coal mining technologies. (b) CooperationIn carrying out the program, the Secretary shall cooperate with appropriate Federal agencies, coal producers, trade associations, equipment manufacturers, institutions of higher education with mining engineering departments, and other relevant entities. (c) ProgramThe research and development activities carried out under this section shall— (1) be guided by the mining research and development priorities identified by the Mining Industry of the Future Program and in the recommendations from relevant reports of the National Academy of Sciences on mining technologies; (2) include activities exploring minimization of contaminants in mined coal that contribute to environmental concerns including development and demonstration of electromagnetic wave imaging ahead of mining operations; (3) develop and demonstrate coal bed electromagnetic wave imaging, spectroscopic reservoir analysis technology, and techniques for horizontal drilling in order to— (A) identify areas of high coal gas content; (B) increase methane recovery efficiency; (C) prevent spoilage of domestic coal reserves; and (D) minimize water disposal associated with methane extraction; and (4) expand mining research capabilities at institutions of higher education. |
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(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §964, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 892.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS SUBCHAPTER IX - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Part F - Fossil Energy Sec. 16294 - Research and development for coal mining technologies |
| section 16294 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
| No |
| standard |
| 119 Stat. 892 |
| Public Law 109-58 |
