S 1996 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

An act to authorize a pilot program to encourage the efficient utilization of wood residues, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-11-09· Sponsored by Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]· Senate

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Latest: Public Law 96-554.(1980-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program using "residue removal incentives" to pay timber purchasers for their costs in the removal and processing of wood residues from National Forest System timber sales areas, to points of prospective use as fuel, or conversion to use as industrial hydrocarbons, alcohols, petrochemical substitutes, or wood products. Authorizes the Secretary to require such purchasers to process and remove wood residues to points of prospective use, in specified instances. Authorizes the Secretary to make available wood and its wastes and residues from the National Forest System for use in specified research, field tests, and demonstrations.…

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1 Democrat