Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Part B · Chapter 152 — Energy Independence and Security
§ 17034. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research
Statutory text
Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 7601 of title 7);
a part B institution (as defined in section 1061 of title 20) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);
a tribal college or university (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20); or
a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1101a(a) of title 20).
Grants
The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process.
Collaboration
An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department.
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Pub. L. 110–140 title II § 230 · 121 Stat. 1492
Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 17034
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 230, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1536.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 230, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1536.)Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 230. CELLULOSIC ETHANOL AND BIOFUELS RESEARCH. (a) Definition of Eligible Entity.— In this section, the term “eligible entity” means— (1) an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7061)); (2) a part B institution (as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061)) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”); (3) a tribal college or university (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b))); or (4) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 502(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a))). (b) Grants.— The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process. (c) Collaboration.— An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.
1 of 1 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the date that is 1 day after , see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.