((a)) ** In general** Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall carry out a project to demonstrate production of energy from coal mined in the western United States using integrated gasification combined cycle technology (referred to in this section as the “demonstration project”).

((b)) ** Components** The demonstration project—

((1)) may include repowering of existing facilities;

((2)) shall be designed to demonstrate the ability to use coal with an energy content of not more than 9,000 Btu/lb.; and

((3)) shall be capable of removing and sequestering carbon dioxide emissions.

((c)) ** All types of western coals** Notwithstanding the foregoing, and to the extent economically feasible, the demonstration project shall also be designed to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of types of coal (including subbituminous and bituminous coal with an energy content of up to 13,000 Btu/lb.) mined in the western United States.

((d)) ** Location** The demonstration project shall be located in a western State at an altitude of greater than 4,000 feet above sea level.

((e)) ** Cost sharing** The Federal share of the cost of the demonstration project shall be determined in accordance with .section 16352 of this title

((f)) ** Loan guarantees** Notwithstanding subchapter XIII, the demonstration project shall not be eligible for Federal loan guarantees.