Editorial Notes Codification Sections 3251 to 3254f were omitted in the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580, § 2 , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2795 . Section 3251, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 202 , Oct. 20, 1965 , 79 Stat. 997 ; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 101 , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1227 , set out Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. See sections 6901 and 6902 of this title. Section 3252, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 203 , Oct. 20, 1965 , 79 Stat. 998 ; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 102 , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1228 , defined terms. See section 6903 of this title . Section 3253, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 204 , Oct. 20, 1965 , 79 Stat. 998 ; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 103 , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1228 , made provisions for research, demonstrations, training, and other activities relating to solid waste disposal. See section 6981 of this title . Section 3253a, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 205 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(a) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1228 , directed Secretary to study methods of recovering useful energy and materials. See section 6985 of this title . Section 3254, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 206 , formerly § 205, Oct. 20, 1965 , 79 Stat. 999 ; renumbered § 206, Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(a) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1228 , directed Secretary to encourage interstate and interlocal cooperation. See section 6941 of this title . Section 3254a, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 207 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1229 , authorized Secretary to make grants for State, interstate, and local planning. Section 3254b, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 208 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1230 , authorized Secretary to make grants for resource recovery systems and improved solid waste disposal facilities. See section 6986 of this title . Section 3254c, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 209 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1232 , provided for recommendation of guidelines by the Secretary. See section 6907 of this title . Section 3254d, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 210 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1232 , authorized the Secretary to enter into contracts with and to make grants to eligible organizations. See section 6977 of this title . Section 3254e, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 211 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1233 , provided for applicability of solid waste disposal guidelines to Executive agencies. See section 6964 of this title . Section 3254f, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 212 , as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1233 , provided for a national disposal sites study for storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. See section 6921 et seq. of this title.