To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions.

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   Inserted: General Provisions, Environmental Protection Agency black carbon

   Inserted: Sec. 201. (a) Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other Federal agencies, may carry out and submit to Congress the results of a study to define black carbon, assess the impacts of black carbon on global and regional climate, and identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce black carbon emissions--

   Inserted: (1) to improve global and domestic public health; and

   Inserted: (2) to mitigate the climate impacts of black carbon.

   Inserted: (b) In carrying out the study, the Administrator shall--

   Inserted: (1) identify global and domestic black carbon sources, the quantities of emissions from those sources, and cost-effective mitigation technologies and strategies;

   Inserted: (2) evaluate the public health, climate, and economic impacts of black carbon;

   Inserted: (3) identify current and practicable future opportunities to provide financial, technical, and related assistance to reduce domestic and international black carbon emissions; and

   Inserted: (4) identify opportunities for future research and development to reduce black carbon emissions and protect public health in the United States and internationally.

   Inserted: (c) Of the amounts made available under this title under the heading "Environmental Programs and Management" for operations and administration, up to $2,000,000 shall be--

   Inserted: (1) transferred to the account used to fund the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards of the Environmental Protection Agency; and

   Inserted: (2) used by the Administrator to carry out this section.

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