2015 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 152 - Energy Independence and Security (Sections 17001 - 17386)
Subchapter II - Energy Security Through Increased Production of Biofuels (Sections 17021 - 17054)
Part B - Biofuels Research and Development (Sections 17031 - 17035)
Sec. 17035 - University based research and development grant program
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 152 - ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY SUBCHAPTER II - ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH INCREASED PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS Part B - Biofuels Research and Development Sec. 17035 - University based research and development grant program |
| Contains | section 17035 |
| Date | 2015 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 3, 2016 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 110-140, title II, §234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 121 Stat. 1538 |
| Public and Private Law | Public Law 110-140 |
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The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program, in a geographically diverse manner, for projects submitted for consideration by institutions of higher education to conduct research and development of renewable energy technologies. Each grant made shall not exceed $2,000,000.
(b) EligibilityPriority 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 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.
(d) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Indian tribeThe term "Indian tribe" has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title.
(2) Renewable energyThe term "renewable energy" has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title.
(3) Urbanized areaThe term "urbanized area" has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, §234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)
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