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Municipal Waste-to-Energy Act of 1980. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Ninety-Sixth Congress, Second Session on H. R. 6638, April 22, 1980

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OSTI ID:7040272
The text of the bill, H.R. 6638, is presented. A hearing was conducted to evaluate the framework for achieving recovery of energy and materials from solid waste. Problems were identified by John Millhone, DOE, for rapid commercialization of waste energy projects and the extent to which they will be affected by legislation. The specific issue addressed was the appropriateness of launching a major financial commitment for energy and materials recovery from solid wastes. Statements were heard from 7 experts. (MCW)
OSTI ID:
7040272
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English