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42 U.S. Code § 18761. Clean energy demonstration program on current and former mine land
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Clean energy projectThe term “clean energy project” means a project that demonstrates 1 or more of the following technologies:
(A)
Solar.
(B)
Micro-grids.
(C)
Geothermal.
(D)
Direct air capture.
(E)
Fossil-fueled electricity generation with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.
(F)
Energy storage, including pumped storage hydropower and compressed air storage.
(G)
Advanced nuclear technologies.
(2) Economically distressed area
The term “economically distressed area” means an area described in section 3161(a) of this title.
(3) Mine landThe term “mine land” means—
(A)
land subject to titles IV and V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and
(B)
land that has been claimed or patented subject to sections 2319 through 2344 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the “Mining Law of 1872”) (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.).
(4) Program
The term “program” means the demonstration program established under subsection (b).