Section 9-6A-2

Purposes of authority.

The Legislature hereby makes the findings of facts and declaration of intent hereinafter set forth in this section.

The development of synthetic fuels in the state, utilizing our energy resources such as coal and shale oil, will provide significant impact to the economy of Alabama and would stimulate the development of commerce, agriculture and industry in all areas of the state.

Alabama has vast reserves of coal and shale oil, which upon development will create industrial growth, many job opportunities and additional revenues for the State of Alabama.

In order to further the developments herein found to be beneficial, it is the intention of the Legislature to authorize the formation of a public corporation for the following purposes:

(1) To cooperate with the United States, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the State of Alabama, other participating states, counties and municipalities, with all agencies, departments and instrumentalities of such political entities, and with private individuals, corporations, associations and other persons in furthering the development of synfuel projects;

(2) To undertake all obligations and perform all actions that shall be necessary to fulfill the requirements of local contribution, participation and cooperation now established by the United States or the Tennessee Valley Authority; and

(3) To cooperate generally with the United States, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the State of Alabama, other participating states, counties and municipalities, with all agencies, departments and instrumentalities of such political entities in promoting projects in the state for energy independence, supply of fuels to industry, economic development and related purposes.

It is further the intention of the Legislature to authorize such public corporation to supervise the sale of any bonds authorized to be issued for synfuel projects from time to time by act of the Legislature.

(Acts 1981, No. 81-721, p. 1227, §2.)