Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§13340 Low-rank Coal Research and Development
Title 42 › CHAPTER 134 — ENERGY POLICY › SUBCHAPTER VI — COAL › Part A — Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application › § 13340
Summary
The Secretary must run research and development to expand use of low‑rank coals (lignite and sub‑bituminous). It covers six areas: carbon products, fuel cells, cleaner combustion and emissions control, coal‑water and underground gasification, distillates, and other niche technologies.
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Title 42, §13340
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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.
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42 U.S.C. § 13340
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102