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 PUBLIC LAW 96-512—DEC. 12, 1980

94 STAT. 2833

agencies based in counties and standard metropolitan statistical areas in which demonstrations under section 7 of this Act are being conducted; and (b) arrange for appropriate use of methane-fueled vehicles at the earliest practicable date. REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS

SEC. 9. The Secretary shall submit to the Senate and the House of i^ use 3808. Representatives, for referral to the appropriate committees, such reports as the Secretary deems appropriate including an annual report on all activities being undertaken or carried out pursuant to the provisions of the Act, including— (1) such projections and estimates as may be necessary to evaluate the progress of the program and to indicate the extent to which, and the pace at which, the objectives of this Act are being achieved; (2) an assessment of what problems exist and of the need for further research and development oriented toward the resolution of those problems; (3) an assessment of the potential for commercialization of methane-fueled vehicles in various markets; and (4) any recommendations which the Secretary may deem appropriate for legislation or administrative action which would further the purposes of this Act or facilitate expanded commercial use of methane-fueled vehicles. AUTHORIZATIONS FOR APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 10. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 15 USC 3809. for purposes of carrying out this Act, not to exceed $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, not less than one-half of which shall be for the purpose of making loans under section Kb); not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983, not less than one-half of which shall be for the purpose of making loans under section 1(b); not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, not less than one-half of which shall be for the purpose of making loans under section 7(b); and such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1985, and September 30, 1986. Any amount appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS

SEC. 11. (a) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing ^^ use 3810. the Secretary or any other official with respect to any activity pursuant to this Act to modify or waive the application of any Federal, State or local laws dealing with the production, transportation, storage, safety, use or pricing of methane.

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