- § 17031. Biodiesel
- § 17032. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States
- § 17033. Biofuels and biorefinery information center
- § 17034. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research
- § 17035. University based research and development grant program
§ 17031. Biodiesel
(a) Biodiesel study
(b) Material for the establishment of standards
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 221, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1533.)
§ 17032. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States
(a) In general
(b) Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
(1)
(A) be an institution of higher education (as defined in section 15801 of this title), including tribally controlled colleges or universities, located in a State described in subsection (a); or
(B) be a consortium including at least 1 such institution of higher education and industry, State agencies, Indian tribal agencies, National Laboratories, or local government agencies located in the State; and
(2) have proven experience and capabilities with relevant technologies.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 223, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1533.)
§ 17033. Biofuels and biorefinery information center
(a) In general
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a biofuels and biorefinery information center to make available to interested parties information on—
(1) renewable fuel feedstocks, including the varieties of fuel capable of being produced from various feedstocks;
(2) biorefinery processing techniques related to various renewable fuel feedstocks;
(3) the distribution, blending, storage, and retail dispensing infrastructure necessary for the transport and use of renewable fuels;
(4) Federal and State laws and incentives related to renewable fuel production and use;
(5) renewable fuel research and development advancements;
(6) renewable fuel development and biorefinery processes and technologies;
(7) renewable fuel resources, including information on programs and incentives for renewable fuels;
(8) renewable fuel producers;
(9) renewable fuel users; and
(10) potential renewable fuel users.
(b) Administration
In administering the biofuels and biorefinery information center, the Secretary shall—
(1) continually update information provided by the center;
(2) make information available relating to processes and technologies for renewable fuel production;
(3) make information available to interested parties on the process for establishing a biorefinery; and
(4) make information and assistance provided by the center available through a toll-free telephone number and website.
(c) Coordination and nonduplication
(d) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 229, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1535.)
§ 17034. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research
(a) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(1) an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 7601 of title 7);
(2) a part B institution (as defined in section 1061 of title 20) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);
(3) a tribal college or university (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20); or
(4) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1101a(a) of title 20).
(b) Grants
(c) Collaboration
(d) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 230, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1536.)
§ 17035. University based research and development grant program
(a) Establishment
(b) Eligibility
Priority shall be given to institutions of higher education with—
(1) established programs of research in renewable energy;
(2) locations that are low income or outside of an urbanized area;
(3) a joint venture with an Indian tribe; and
(4) proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation as a source of woody biomass.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Indian tribe
(2) Renewable energy
(3) Urbanized area
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)