Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

30 U.S.C. § 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 , 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, § 5Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a)119 Stat. 898(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

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