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§ 1501. Congressional statement of findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) domestic geothermal reserves can be developed into regionally significant energy sources promoting the economic health and national security of the Nation;
(2) there are institutional and economic barriers to the commercialization of geothermal technology; and
(3) Federal agencies should consider the use of geothermal energy in the Government’s buildings.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title VI, § 602, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 763.)