2020 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
42 U.S.C. § 17035 (2020) |
§17035. University based research and development grant program |
(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) 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. There 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. The term "renewable energy" has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title. The 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.) |
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress. |
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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 |
section 17035 |
2020 |
January 13, 2021 |
No |
standard |
121 Stat. 1538 |
Public Law 110-140 |