HR 8276 · 96th Congress · Energy
Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1980-10-02)
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Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program of research, development, and demonstration activities to advance unconventional natural gas production technology and underground coal gasification processes. Directs the Secretary to: (1) solicit and evaluate proposals which could contribute to the development of advanced gas extraction or underground coal gasification technology; (2) solicit proposals for the design and testing of such technology and demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing unconventional any synthetic natural gas; (3) prepare a comprehensive commercialization plan that will permit the use of such advanced technologies and processes; and (4) report annually to the Congress on activities pursuant to this Act.…
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