42 U.S.C. § 16106. Ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft
- (a)(a)
Ultra-efficient engine technology partnership
The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the development of ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft. - (b)(b)
Performance objective
The Secretary shall establish the following performance objectives for the program set forth in subsection (a):
- (1)(b)(1)A fuel efficiency increase of at least 10 percent.
- (2)(b)(2)A reduction in the impact of landing and takeoff nitrogen oxides emissions on local air quality of 70 percent.
- (3)(b)(3)Exploring advanced concepts, alternate propulsion, and power configurations, including hybrid fuel cell powered systems.
- (4)(b)(4)Exploring the use of alternate fuel in conventional or nonconventional turbine-based systems.
- (c)(c)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 758, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 833.)