Coal Data: A reference. [Contains Glossary]

Technical Report · Tue Nov 26 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5942738

The purpose of Coal Data: A Reference is to provide basic information on the mining and use of coal, an important source of energy in the United States. The report is written for a general audience. The goal is to cover basic material and strike a reasonable compromise between overly generalized statements and detailed analyses. The section Coal Terminology and Related Information'' provides additional information about terms mentioned in the text and introduces new terms. Topics covered are US coal deposits, resources and reserves, mining, production, employment and productivity, health and safety, preparation, transportation, supply and stocks, use, coal, the environment, and more. (VC)

• Research Organization: USDOE Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Coal, Nuclear, Electric and Alternate Fuels
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5942738
• Report Number(s): DOE/EIA-0064(90); ON: DE92007401; TRN: 92-035695
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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