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§12402 Report to Congress

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 128— - HYDROGEN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM › § 12402

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By January 1, 1999, the Secretary must send Congress a report on the status of the programs under this chapter. The report must include the Secretary’s views and an effectiveness analysis and improvement recommendations from the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (established under 12407), including suggested new laws.

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Title 42, §12402

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(a)Not later than January 1, 1999, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a detailed report on the status and progress of the programs authorized under this chapter.
(b)A report under subsection (a) shall include, in addition to any views and recommendations of the Secretary—
(1)an analysis of the effectiveness of the programs authorized under this chapter, to be prepared and submitted to the Secretary by the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel established under section 12407 of this title; and
(2)recommendations of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel for any improvements in the program that are needed, including recommendations for additional legislation.

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1996—Pub. L. 104–271 amended section generally, substituting provisions requiring report to Congress on chapter programs by Jan. 1, 1999, for provisions regarding preparation and contents of comprehensive 5-year program management plan for research and development activities and comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan with respect to section 12404 demonstrations.

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42 U.S.C. § 12402

Title 42The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73