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Code · BILL · 116th Congress · H.R. 3607 (Introduced in House) — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct Federal research in fossil energy and to promote the development and... · Sec. 9

Sec. 9. Methane hydrate research amendments

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Section 4(b) of the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 ( 30 U.S.C. 2003(b) ) is amended to read as follows: In carrying out the program of methane hydrate research and development authorized by this section, the Secretary may award grants, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to— conduct research to identify the environmental, health, and safety impacts of methane hydrate development; assess and develop technologies to mitigate environmental impacts of the exploration and commercial development of methane hydrates as an energy resource, including the use of seismic testing, and to reduce the public health and safety risks of drilling through methane hydrates; conduct research to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of hydrate degassing (including natural degassing and degassing associated with commercial development); or expand education and training programs in methane hydrate resource research and resource development through fellowships or other means for graduate education and training.
The Secretary shall conduct a long-term environmental monitoring and research program to study the effects of production from methane hydrate reservoirs. Funds made available to carry out paragraphs
(1)and
(2)shall be made available based on a competitive process using external scientific peer review of proposed research. . Section 4(e) of such Act ( 30 U.S.C. 2003(e) ) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph
(1)by striking subsection (b)(1) and inserting paragraphs
(1)and
(2)of subsection
(b). Section 7 of such Act ( 30 U.S.C. 2006 ) is amended to read as follows: There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $15,000,000, to remain available until expended, for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .
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