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42 U.S.C. 15872: Assessment of geothermal energy potentialText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
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§15872. Assessment of geothermal energy potential

Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, and thereafter as the availability of data and developments in technology warrants, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey and in cooperation with the States, shall⁠—

(1)  update the Assessment of Geothermal Resources made during 1978; and

(2)  submit to Congress the updated assessment.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title II, § 226 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 665 .)