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 119 STAT. 892

PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

(2) to develop technologies that would directly produce concentrated streams of carbon dioxide potentially amenable to sequestration; (3) to increase the efficiency of the overall system to reduce the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions released from the system per megawatt generated; and (4) in accordance with the carbon dioxide capture program, to promote a robust carbon sequestration program and continue the work of the Department, in conjunction with the private sector, through regional carbon sequestration partnerships. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—From amounts authorized under section 961(b), the following sums are authorized for activities described in subsection (a)(2): (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and (3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. 42 USC 16294.

SEC. 964. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR COAL MINING TECHNOLOGIES.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall carry out a program for research and development on coal mining technologies. (b) COOPERATION.—In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall cooperate with appropriate Federal agencies, coal producers, trade associations, equipment manufacturers, institutions of higher education with mining engineering departments, and other relevant entities. (c) PROGRAM.—The research and development activities carried out under this section shall— (1) be guided by the mining research and development priorities identified by the Mining Industry of the Future Program and in the recommendations from relevant reports of the National Academy of Sciences on mining technologies; (2) include activities exploring minimization of contaminants in mined coal that contribute to environmental concerns including development and demonstration of electromagnetic wave imaging ahead of mining operations; (3) develop and demonstrate coal bed electromagnetic wave imaging, spectroscopic reservoir analysis technology, and techniques for horizontal drilling in order to— (A) identify areas of high coal gas content; (B) increase methane recovery efficiency; (C) prevent spoilage of domestic coal reserves; and (D) minimize water disposal associated with methane extraction; and (4) expand mining research capabilities at institutions of higher education. 42 USC 16295.

SEC. 965. OIL AND GAS RESEARCH PROGRAMS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of oil and gas, including— (1) exploration and production; (2) gas hydrates; (3) reservoir life and extension; (4) transportation and distribution infrastructure; (5) ultraclean fuels; (6) heavy oil, oil shale, and tar sands; and (7) related environmental research.

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