§ 401. — Establishment of research laboratory; duties.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 30USC401]
TITLE 30--MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 8--DEVELOPMENT OF LIGNITE COAL RESOURCES
Sec. 401. Establishment of research laboratory; duties
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States
Bureau of Mines, is authorized and directed to establish, equip, and
maintain a research laboratory in the lignite-consuming region of North
Dakota to conduct researches and investigations on the mining,
preparation, and utilization of lignite coal and to develop new
scientific, chemical, and technical uses and new and extended markets
and outlets for lignite coal and its products. Such laboratory shall be
planned as a center for information and assistance in matters pertaining
to conserving lignite coal resources for national defense and security;
to the more efficient mining, preparation, and utilization of lignite
coal; and pertaining to safety, health, and sanitation in mining
operations and other matters relating to problems of the lignite
industry.
(Mar. 25, 1948, ch. 146, Sec. 1, 62 Stat. 85.)
Transfer of Functions
See note set out under section 1 of this title.
Appropriations
Section 5 of act Mar. 25, 1948, provided that: ``In order to carry
out the purposes of this Act [enacting this chapter] there is hereby
authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, the sum of (a) $750,000 for the erection and
equipment of a building or buildings, including plumbing, lighting,
heating, general service, and experimental equipment and apparatus, the
necessary roads, walks, and ground improvement, and land for the site of
the building if no land is donated; and (b) $250,000 annually for the
maintenance and operation of the experimental station, including
personal services, supplies, equipment, and expenses of travel and
subsistence.''
