42 USC 13553 - Energy subsidy study

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 13553.

Energy subsidy study

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of energy subsidies that—

(1)

are in effect on October 24, 1992; or

(2)

have been in effect prior to October 24, 1992.

(b)

Report to Congress

(c)

Contents

(1)

In general

(2)

Topics for examination

The study shall examine—

(A)

fuel and technology choices that are—

(i)

available on October 24, 1992; or

(ii)

reasonably foreseeable on October 24, 1992;

(B)

production subsidies for the extraction of raw materials;

(C)

subsidies encouraging investment in large capital projects;

(D)

indemnification;

(E)

fuel cycle subsidies, including waste disposal;

(F)

government research and development support; and

(G)

other relevant incentives and disincentives.

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXX, § 3015, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3129.)

cite as: 42 USC 13553