U.S. Code > Title 30 Mineral Lands and Mining > CHAPTER 32—METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 2001—2006) > § 2004. National Research Council study

§ 2004. National Research Council study

(a) Agreement for Study
The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council under which the National Research Council shall—
(1) conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and
(2) make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs.
(b) Report
Not later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the National Research Council under this section.