- Mission [1]
- The National Coal Council provides advice and guidance on a continuing basis as requested by the Secretary of Energy on the
general policy matters related to coal, including: Review of Federal policies which affect directly or indirectly the production,
marketing and use of coal; Advice on plans, priorities and strategies to address more of effectively and technological, regulatory
and social impact issues relating to coal production and use; Advice on appropriate balance between various elements of Federal
coal-related programs; Advice on scientific and engineering aspects of coal technologies including emerging coal conversion,
utilization or environmental control concepts; and Advice on the progress of coal research and development pursuant to the
Office of Coal Research Act.
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