2016 US Code
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

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 17035 (2016)
Section Name §17035. University based research and development grant program
Section Text (a) Establishment

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) 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

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.

(d) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Indian tribe

The term "Indian tribe" has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title.

(2) Renewable energy

The term "renewable energy" has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title.

(3) Urbanized area

The term "urbanized area" has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, §234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, 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 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 121 Stat. 1538
Public Law References Public Law 110-140
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