((a)) ** In general** The Secretary shall contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of energy subsidies that—

((1)) are in effect on ; or

((2)) have been in effect prior to .

((b)) ** Report to Congress** Not later than 18 months after , the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress, the results of such study to be accompanied by recommendations for legislation, if any.1October 24, 19921992-10-24

((c)) ** Contents**

((1)) ** In general** The study shall identify and quantify the direct and indirect subsidies and other legal and institutional factors that influence decisions in the marketplace concerning fuels and energy technologies.

((2)) ** Topics for examination** The study shall examine—

((A)) fuel and technology choices that are—

((i)) available on ; or

((ii)) reasonably foreseeable on ;

((B)) production subsidies for the extraction of raw materials;

((C)) subsidies encouraging investment in large capital projects;

((D)) indemnification;

((E)) fuel cycle subsidies, including waste disposal;

((F)) government research and development support; and

((G)) other relevant incentives and disincentives.

((d)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 and 1994.