§ 6401. — Findings.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC6401]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 90--PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Sec. 6401. Findings
The Congress finds that--
(1) propane gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, is an essential
energy commodity providing heat, hot water, cooking fuel, and motor
fuel among its many uses to millions of Americans;
(2) the use of propane is especially important to rural citizens
and farmers, offering an efficient and economical source of gas
energy;
(3) propane has been recognized as a clean fuel and can
contribute in many ways to reducing the pollution in our cities and
towns; and
(4) propane is primarily domestically produced and its use
provides energy security and jobs for Americans.
(Pub. L. 104-284, Sec. 2, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3370.)
Short Title
Section 1 of Pub. L. 104-284 provided that: ``This Act [enacting
this chapter] may be cited as the `Propane Education and Research Act of
1996'.''
