1. (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. (1) conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and
   2. (2) make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs.
2. (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.

(Pub. L. 106–193, § 5, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 968(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 898.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5 of Pub. L. 106–193 was set out in a note under section 1902 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 106–193 by Pub. L. 109–58.