Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)
Section 8115 - Carbon utilization and biogas education program(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Carbon dioxideThe term "carbon dioxide" means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.
(2) Eligible entityThe term "eligible entity" means an entity that-
(A) is-(i) an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that title; or(ii) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20);(B) has demonstrated knowledge about-(i) sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide; or(ii) aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system; and(C) has a demonstrated ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.(b) EstablishmentThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities-
(1) to provide education to the public about the economic and emissions benefits of permanent sequestration or utilization of carbon dioxide with a primary objective of providing benefits and opportunities for rural businesses, rural communities, and utilities serving rural communities; or(2) to provide education to agricultural producers and other stakeholders about opportunities for aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system.(c) FundingThere are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023-
(1) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(1); and(2) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(2). Pub. L. 107-171, title IX, §9014, as added Pub. L. 115-334, title IX, §90119011,, 132 Stat. 4887. - Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.
- biobased product
- The term "biobased product" means a product determined by the Secretary to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is-(A) composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products, including renewable domestic agricultural materials, renewable chemicals, and forestry materials; or(B) an intermediate ingredient or feedstock.