Clean-coal program change.Clean-coal program change In response to complaints from the coal industry and utilities, the Department of Energy (DOE) has modified mod·i·fy v. mod·i·fied, mod·i·fy·ing, mod·i·fies v.tr. 1. To change in form or character; alter. 2. its repayment Repayment The act of paying back a debt. Notes: Everyone has to repay their debts eventually. See also: Debt, Defeasance, Loan plan for the new clean-coal technology program (SN: 3/1/86, p. 132). Originally, DOE, which would provide up to half of the funds for selected research projects proposed by industry, had called for an equivalent share in any revenues generated by a project. Now, Energy Secretary John S. Herrington John Stewart Herrington (born May 31, 1939) is an American Republican politician. He served as the Secretary of Energy of the United States under Ronald Reagan during his second term. Herrington was born in Los Angeles, California, and earned his A.B. says the government will ask for repayment of its share only if the project is successful and profitable. Under the original conditions, many companies had been reluctant to submit proposals. |
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