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42 U.S.C. 6951: FunctionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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§6951. Functions

The Secretary of Commerce shall encourage greater commercialization of proven resource recovery technology by providing⁠—

(1)  accurate specifications for recovered materials;

(2)  stimulation of development of markets for recovered materials;

(3)  promotion of proven technology; and

(4)  a forum for the exchange of technical and economic data relating to resource recovery facilities.

( Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 5001 , as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2 , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2820 .)