Article 42

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(a)

Conservation of energy, including co-operative programs on

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exchange of national experiences and information on energy conservation;

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ways and means for reducing the growth of energy consumption through conservation.

(b)

Development of alternative sources of energy such as domestic oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear energy and hydro-electric power, including co-operative programs on

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exchange of information on such matters as resources, supply and demand, price and taxation;

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ways and means for reducing the growth of consumption of imported oil through the development of alternative sources of energy;

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concrete projects, including jointly financed projects;

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criteria, quality objectives and standards for environmental protection.

(c)

Energy research and development, including as a matter of priority co-operative programs on

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coal technology;

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solar energy;

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radioactive waste management;

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controlled thermonuclear fusion;

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production of hydrogen from water;

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nuclear safety;

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waste heat utilisation;

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conservation of energy;

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municipal and industrial waste utilisation for energy conservation;

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overall energy system analysis and general studies.

(d)

Uranium enrichment, including co-operative programs

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to monitor developments in natural and enriched uranium supply;

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to facilitate development of natural uranium resources and enrichment services;

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to encourage such consultations as may be required to deal with international issues that may arise in relation to the expansion of enriched uranium supply;

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to arrange for the requisite collection, analysis and dissemination of data related to the planning of enrichment services.

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