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42 U.S.C. § 13342

Title 42 Chapter 134 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 13342. Oil substitution through coal liquefaction

  • (a) The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for the purpose of developing economically and environmentally acceptable advanced technologies for oil substitution through coal liquefaction.
  • (b) The goals of the program established under subsection (a) shall include—
    • (1) improved resource selection and product quality;
    • (2) the development of technologies to increase net yield of liquid fuel product per ton of coal;
    • (3) an increase in overall thermal efficiency; and
    • (4) a reduction in capital and operating costs through technology improvements.
  • (c) Within 180 days after October 24, 1992 , the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section.

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