42 U.S.C. § 13340. Low-rank coal research and development

The Secretary shall pursue a program of research and development with respect to the technologies needed to expand the use of low-rank coals which take into account the unique properties of lignites and sub-bituminous coals, including, but not limited to, the following areas—

1. (1)
   (1)high value-added carbon products;
2. (2)
   (2)fuel cell applications;
3. (3)
   (3)emissions control and combustion efficiencies;
4. (4)
   (4)coal water fuels and underground coal gasification;
5. (5)
   (5)distillates; and
6. (6)
   (6)any other technologies which will assist in the development of niche markets for lignites and sub-bituminous coals.