Us Code § 13571 - Purposes
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§ 13571. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are to—
(1) promote national energy policy and energy security, diversity, and economic competitiveness benefits that result from the increased use of coal;
(2) mitigate financial risks, reduce the cost of clean coal generation, and increase the marketplace acceptance of clean coal generation and pollution control equipment and processes; and
(3) facilitate the environmental performance of clean coal generation.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXXI, §3101, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, §421(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 757.)
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