Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are to— (1) promote national energy policy and energy security, diversity, and economic competitiveness benefits that result from the increased use of coal; (2) mitigate financial risks, reduce the cost of clean coal generation, and increase the marketplace acceptance of clean coal generation and pollution control equipment and processes; and (3) facilitate the environmental performance of clean coal generation. (Pub. L. 102–486, title XXXI, § 3101, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 421(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 757.)