Sec. 806. Recycling and alternatives
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The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a program of research and development to promote the efficient production, use, and recycling of, and alternatives to, critical minerals. In carrying out the program, the Secretary of Energy shall cooperate with appropriate— Federal agencies and National Laboratories; critical mineral producers; critical mineral manufacturers; trade associations; academic institutions; small businesses; and other relevant entities or individuals. Under the program, the Secretary of Energy shall carry out activities that include the identification and development of— advanced critical mineral production or processing technologies that decrease the environmental impact, and costs of production, of such activities; techniques and practices that minimize or lead to more efficient use of critical minerals; techniques and practices that facilitate the recycling of critical minerals, including options for improving the rates of collection of post-consumer products containing critical minerals; commercial markets, advanced storage methods, energy applications, and other beneficial uses of critical minerals processing byproducts; and alternative minerals, metals, and materials, particularly those available in abundance within the United States and not subject to potential supply restrictions, that lessen the need for critical minerals.
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretaries shall submit to the applicable committees a report summarizing the activities, findings, and progress of the program.