((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.