§ 15-55-401. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Lignite Development Act”.

§ 15-55-402. Findings

The General Assembly finds: (1) Lignite in Arkansas is a vast energy resource that is virtually untapped and is easily extracted; (2) Lignite could be used in a variety of ways, including: (A) Blending it with fuel products to augment imported coal that is currently used to generate electricity in Arkansas power plants; (B) Using […]

§ 15-55-403. Arkansas Lignite Resources Pilot Program

(a) There is created a program to be known as the “Arkansas Lignite Resources Pilot Program”. (b) The program shall be developed and administered by Southern Arkansas University, the Arkansas Geological Survey, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. (c) The purpose of the program is to: (1) Examine the feasibility of the use of lignite […]

§ 15-55-404. Participation in other grant programs

The Arkansas Lignite Resources Pilot Program may participate in federal, state, or industry grant opportunities that are available for the program.

§ 15-55-405. Reporting

Representatives from Southern Arkansas University, the Arkansas Geological Survey, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall report the status of the Arkansas Lignite Resources Pilot Program periodically to the Legislative Council and the Joint Committee on Energy.