42 U.S.C. § 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, § 1310Oct. 24, 1992106 Stat. 2975 (, , .)