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 119 STAT. 1132

PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

(A) encourage or require the use of energy sources other than natural gas, including coal, nuclear, and renewable sources; (B) encourage or require the use of energy conservation or demand side management practices; (C) support technologies for the development of alternative sources of natural gas and synthetic gas, including coal gasification technologies; and (D) would improve access to domestic natural gas supplies. (d) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) experts in natural gas supply and demand; and (2) representatives of— (A) State and local governments; (B) tribal organizations; and (C) consumer and other organizations. (e) HEARINGS.—In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Secretary may hold public hearings and provide other opportunities for public comment, as the Secretary considers appropriate. Reports. Deadline.

SEC. 1819. HYDROGEN PARTICIPATION STUDY.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating methodologies to ensure the widest participation practicable in setting goals and milestones under the hydrogen program of the Department, including international participants. SEC. 1820. OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY.

(a) STUDY.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a study of the likely effects of a transition to a hydrogen economy on overall employment in the United States. (2) CONTENTS.—In completing the study, the Secretary shall take into consideration— (A) the replacement effects of new goods and services; (B) international competition; (C) workforce training requirements; (D) multiple possible fuel cycles, including usage of raw materials; (E) rates of market penetration of technologies; and (F) regional variations based on geography. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study under subsection (a). SEC. 1821. STUDY OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Public Administration under which the Academy shall conduct a study to assess management practices for research, development, and demonstration programs at the Department. (b) SCOPE OF THE STUDY.—The study shall consider— (1) management practices that act as barriers between the Office of Science and offices conducting mission-oriented research;

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