Fossil Fuels. Pace and Focus of the Clean Coal Technology Program Need to Be Assessed

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Abstract:

Coal, one of the nations most abundant energy resources, provides about 25 percent of the nations energy needs. At the same time, however, emissions resulting from the burning of coal are major contributors to air pollution problems, particularly acid rain. The Department of Energys DOE clean Coal Technology CCT program was established in 1984 to provide financial assistance to industry-up to 50 percent of a projects cost-in demonstrating the commercial applications of emerging clean coal technologies that would enhance the use of coal, but in both a more efficient and environmentally acceptable manner.

Author(s):
Fowler, James A. ; Clark, Jr., Marcus R. ; Kovalak, Francis J. ; Kleigleng, Robert G. ; Imbrogno, Frank W.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC RESOURCES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
Reporot to the Honorable Philip R. Sharp, Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives.
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO/RCED-90-67
Monitor Series:
DOE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, *ENERGY CONSERVATION, *FOSSIL FUELS, *EMISSION CONTROL, AIR POLLUTION, SULFUR OXIDES, CLEANING COMPOUNDS, COAL, NITROGEN OXIDES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Geology, Geochemistry and Mineralogy, Non-electrical Energy Conversion, Air Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
CAA(CLEAN AIR ACT)
Report Date:
1990 Mar 19