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U.S. Code > Title 22 > Chapter 86 > § 7905 - Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reducing Technology Export Initiative

(a) In general
  The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of
Energy and the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development, shall promote the adoption of
technologies and practices that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in
developing countries in accordance with this section.
(b) Demonstration projects
  (1) In general
    The Secretaries and the Administrator shall plan, coordinate,
  and carry out, or provide assistance for the planning,
  coordination, or carrying out of, demonstration projects under
  this section in at least 10 eligible countries, as determined by
  the Secretaries and the Administrator.
  (2) Eligibility
    A country shall be eligible for assistance under this
  subsection if the Secretaries and the Administrator determine
  that the country has demonstrated a commitment to - 
      (A) just governance, including - 
        (i) promoting the rule of law;
        (ii) respecting human and civil rights;
        (iii) protecting private property rights; and
        (iv) combating corruption; and

      (B) economic freedom, including economic policies that - 
        (i) encourage citizens and firms to participate in global
      trade and international capital markets;
        (ii) promote private sector growth and the sustainable
      management of natural resources; and
        (iii) strengthen market forces in the economy.
  (3) Selection
    In determining which eligible countries to provide assistance
  to under paragraph (1), the Secretaries and the Administrator
  shall consider - 
      (A) the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the
    eligible country; and
      (B) the opportunity to generate economic growth in the
    eligible country.
  (4) Types of projects
    Demonstration projects under this section may include - 
      (A) coal gasification, coal liquefaction, and clean coal
    projects;
      (B) carbon sequestration projects;
      (C) cogeneration technology initiatives;
      (D) renewable projects; and
      (E) lower emission transportation.

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