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[CITE: 42USC13342]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                       CHAPTER 134--ENERGY POLICY
 
                           SUBCHAPTER VI--COAL
 
Part A--Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application
 
Sec. 13342. Oil substitution through coal liquefaction


(a) Program direction

    The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development, 
demonstration, and commercial application for the purpose of developing 
economically and environmentally acceptable advanced technologies for 
oil substitution through coal liquefaction.

(b) Program goals

    The goals of the program established under subsection (a) of this 
section shall include--
        (1) improved resource selection and product quality;
        (2) the development of technologies to increase net yield of 
    liquid fuel product per ton of coal;
        (3) an increase in overall thermal efficiency; and
        (4) a reduction in capital and operating costs through 
    technology improvements.

(c) Proposals

    Within 180 days after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall solicit 
proposals for conducting activities under this section.

(Pub. L. 102-486, title XIII, Sec. 1312, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2976.)
