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PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

(B) other potential market barriers to the commercialization of hythane; (3) examine the viability of producing hydrogen using energy-efficient, environmentally friendly methods so that the hydrogen can be blended with natural gas to produce hythane; and (4) include an assessment of the modifications that would be required to convert compressed natural gas vehicle engines to engines that use hythane as fuel. (d) GRANTS FOR REPORT COMPLETION.—The Secretary may use such sums as are available to the Secretary to provide, to one or more colleges or universities selected by the Secretary, grants for use in carrying out research to assist the Secretary in preparing the reports required to be submitted under subsection (a). SEC. 1824. FINAL ACTION ON REFUNDS FOR EXCESSIVE CHARGES.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall— (1) seek to conclude its investigation into the unjust or unreasonable charges incurred by California during the 2000– 2001 electricity crisis as soon as possible; (2) seek to ensure that refunds the Commission determines are owed to the State of California are paid to the State of California; and (3) submit to Congress a report by December 31, 2005, describing the actions taken by the Commission to date under this section and timetables for further actions.

California.

Reports. Deadline.

SEC. 1825. FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY STUDY. Contracts.

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(a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council to carry out a study of fuel cell technologies that provides a budget roadmap for the development of fuel cell technologies and the transition from petroleum to hydrogen in a significant percentage of the vehicles sold by 2020. (b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the study, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council shall— (1) establish as a goal the maximum percentage practicable of vehicles that the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council determines can be fueled by hydrogen by 2020; (2) determine the amount of Federal and private funding required to meet the goal established under paragraph (1); (3) determine what actions are required to meet the goal established under paragraph (1); (4) examine the need for expanded and enhanced Federal research and development programs, changes in regulations, grant programs, partnerships between the Federal Government and industry, private sector investments, infrastructure investments by the Federal Government and industry, educational and public information initiatives, and Federal and State tax incentives to meet the goal established under paragraph (1); (5) consider whether other technologies would be less expensive or could be more quickly implemented than fuel cell technologies to achieve significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions; (6) take into account any reports relating to fuel cell technologies and hydrogen-fueled vehicles, including—

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