30 U.S.C. § 2004: National Research Council study

(a) Agreement for StudyThe Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council under which the National Research Council shall—(1) conduct a study of the progress made under the methane hydrate research and development program implemented under this chapter; and (2) make recommendations for future methane hydrate research and development needs. (b) ReportNot later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the National Research Council under this section.