((a)) ** Program direction** The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for the purpose of developing economically and environmentally acceptable advanced technologies for oil substitution through coal liquefaction.

((b)) ** Program goals** The goals of the program established under subsection (a) shall include—

((1)) improved resource selection and product quality;

((2)) the development of technologies to increase net yield of liquid fuel product per ton of coal;

((3)) an increase in overall thermal efficiency; and

((4)) a reduction in capital and operating costs through technology improvements.

((c)) ** Proposals** Within 180 days after , the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section.October 24, 19921992-10-24