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42 U.S.C. § 13337

Title 42 Chapter 134 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 13337. Metallurgical coal development

  • (a) The Secretary shall establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program on metallurgical coal utilization for the purpose of developing techniques that will lead to the greater and more efficient utilization of the Nation’s metallurgical coal resources.
  • (b) The program referred to in subsection (a) shall include the use of metallurgical coal—
    • (1) as a boiler fuel for the purpose of generating steam to produce electricity, including blending metallurgical coal with other coals in order to enhance its efficient application as a boiler fuel;
    • (2) as an ingredient in the manufacturing of steel; and
    • (3) as a source of pipeline quality coalbed methane.

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