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42 U.S.C. 13340: Low-rank coal research and developmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY
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§13340. Low-rank coal research and development

The Secretary shall pursue a program of research and development with respect to the technologies needed to expand the use of low-rank coals which take into account the unique properties of lignites and sub-bituminous coals, including, but not limited to, the following areas⁠—

(1)  high value-added carbon products;

(2)  fuel cell applications;

(3)  emissions control and combustion efficiencies;

(4)  coal water fuels and underground coal gasification;

(5)  distillates; and

(6)  any other technologies which will assist in the development of niche markets for lignites and sub-bituminous coals.

( Pub. L. 102–486, title XIII, § 1310 , Oct. 24, 1992 , 106 Stat. 2975 .)