1. U.S. Code
  2. title 42
  3. chapter 152
  4. subchapter VI
  5. part A
  6. § 17255

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§ 17251. Carbon capture
(a) Program establishment
(1) In general
(2) Scope of award
Awards under this section shall be only for the portion of the project that—
(A) carries out the large-scale capture (including purification and compression) of carbon dioxide from industrial sources;
(B) provides for the transportation and injection of carbon dioxide; and
(C) incorporates a comprehensive measurement, monitoring, and validation program.
(3) Preferences for award
To ensure reduced carbon dioxide emissions, the Secretary shall take necessary actions to provide for the integration of the program under this paragraph with the large-scale carbon dioxide sequestration tests described in section 16293(c) of this title. These actions should not delay implementation of these tests. The Secretary shall give priority consideration to projects with the following characteristics:
(A) Capacity
(B) Sequestration
Projects that capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources that are near suitable geological reservoirs and could continue sequestration including—
(i) a field testing validation activity under section 16293 of this title; or
(ii) other geologic sequestration projects approved by the Secretary.
(4) Requirement
(5) Cost-sharing
(b) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 703, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1708; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title IV, § 4003(c)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2539.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17251

§ 17252. Review of large-scale programs

The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for an independent review and oversight, beginning in 2011, of the programs under section 16293(c) of this title and under section 17251 of this title, to ensure that the benefits of such programs are maximized. Not later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report on the results of such review and oversight.

(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 704, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1709; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title IV, § 4003(c)(2), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2539.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17252

§ 17253. Geologic sequestration training and research
(a) Study
(1) In general
The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to undertake a study that—
(A) defines an interdisciplinary program in geology, engineering, hydrology, environmental science, and related disciplines that will support the Nation’s capability to capture and sequester carbon dioxide from anthropogenic sources;
(B) addresses undergraduate and graduate education, especially to help develop graduate level programs of research and instruction that lead to advanced degrees with emphasis on geologic sequestration science;
(C) develops guidelines for proposals from colleges and universities with substantial capabilities in the required disciplines that seek to implement geologic sequestration science programs that advance the Nation’s capacity to address carbon management through geologic sequestration science; and
(D) outlines a budget and recommendations for how much funding will be necessary to establish and carry out the grant program under subsection (b).
(2) Report
(3) Authorization of appropriations
(b) Grant program
(1) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program through which colleges and universities may apply for and receive 4-year grants for—
(A) salary and startup costs for newly designated faculty positions in an integrated geologic carbon sequestration science program; and
(B) internships for graduate students in geologic sequestration science.
(2) Renewal
(3) Interface with regional geologic carbon sequestration partnerships
(4) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 705, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1709.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17253

§ 17254. Relation to Safe Drinking Water Act

The injection and geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall be subject to the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.), including the provisions of part C of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300h et seq.; relating to protection of underground sources of drinking water). Nothing in this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle imposes or authorizes the promulgation of any requirement that is inconsistent or in conflict with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.) or regulations thereunder.

(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 706, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17254

§ 17255. Safety research
(a) Program
(b) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 707, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17255

§ 17256. University based research and development grant program
(a) Establishment
(b) Rural and agricultural institutions
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 708, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 17256