Current as of: 01/02/2006 Sec. 16292. Coal and related technologies program
(a) In general
In addition to the programs authorized under subchapter IV, the
Secretary shall conduct a program of technology research,
development, demonstration, and commercial application for coal and
power systems, including programs to facilitate production and
generation of coal-based power through -
(1) innovations for existing plants (including mercury
removal);
(2) gasification systems;
(3) advanced combustion systems;
(4) turbines for synthesis gas derived from coal;
(5) carbon capture and sequestration research and development;
(6) coal-derived chemicals and transportation fuels;
(7) liquid fuels derived from low rank coal water slurry;
(8) solid fuels and feedstocks;
(9) advanced coal-related research;
(10) advanced separation technologies; and
(11) fuel cells for the operation of synthesis gas derived from
coal.
(b) Cost and performance goals
(1) In general
In carrying out programs authorized by this section, during
each of calendar years 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2016, and during
each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2021, the
Secretary shall identify cost and performance goals for coal-
based technologies that would permit the continued cost-
competitive use of coal for the production of electricity,
chemical feedstocks, and transportation fuels.
(2) Administration
In establishing the cost and performance goals, the Secretary
shall -
(A) consider activities and studies undertaken as of August
8, 2005, by industry in cooperation with the Department in
support of the identification of the goals;
(B) consult with interested entities, including -
(i) coal producers;
(ii) industries using coal;
(iii) organizations that promote coal and advanced coal
technologies;
(iv) environmental organizations;
(v) organizations representing workers; and
(vi) organizations representing consumers;
(C) not later than 120 days after August 8, 2005, publish in
the Federal Register proposed draft cost and performance goals
for public comments; and
(D) not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005, and every 4
years thereafter, submit to Congress a report describing the
final cost and performance goals for the technologies that
includes -
(i) a list of technical milestones; and
(ii) an explanation of how programs authorized in this
section will not duplicate the activities authorized under
the Clean Coal Power Initiative authorized under subchapter
IV.
(c) Powder River Basin and Fort Union lignite coal mercury removal
(1) In general
In addition to the programs authorized by subsection (a), the
Secretary shall establish a program to test and develop
technologies to control and remove mercury emissions from
subbituminous coal mined in the Powder River Basin, and Fort
Union lignite coals, that are used for the generation of
electricity.
(2) Efficacy of mercury removal technology
In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall examine the efficacy of mercury removal technologies on
coals described in that paragraph that are blended with other
types of coal.
(d) Fuel cells
(1) In general
The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development,
demonstration, and commercial application on fuel cells for low-
cost, high-efficiency, fuel-flexible, modular power systems.
(2) Demonstrations
The demonstrations referred to in paragraph (1) shall include
solid oxide fuel cell technology for commercial, residential, and
transportation applications, and distributed generation systems,
using improved manufacturing production and processes.
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