Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§13342 Oil Substitution Through Coal Liquefaction
Title 42 › CHAPTER 134 — ENERGY POLICY › SUBCHAPTER VI — COAL › Part A — Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application › § 13342
Summary
Secretary must run a program to develop economically and environmentally acceptable coal‑to‑liquid technologies. Goals: better quality, more liquid yield per ton, higher thermal efficiency, and lower costs. Solicit proposals within 180 days after October 24, 1992.
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Title 42, §13342
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(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) 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.
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42 U.S.C. § 13342
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110