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30 U.S.C. 2004: National Research Council studyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 30-MINERAL LANDS AND MININGCHAPTER 32-METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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§2004. National Research Council study

(a)  Agreement for Study

The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council under which the National Research Council shall⁠—

(1)  conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and

(2)  make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs.

(b)  Report

Not later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the National Research Council under this section.

( Pub. L. 106–193, § 5 , as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a) , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 898 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 5 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.