§ 8106. Biodiesel fuel education program

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.

1. 2008

   Pub. L. 107–171 title IX § 9006 · 116 Stat. 134

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 8106

   Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9006, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1315, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2076

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9006, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1315, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2076

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 9006. RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS. (a) In General.— In addition to exercising authority to make loans and loan guarantees under other law, the Secretary shall make loans, loan guarantees, and grants to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses to— (1) purchase renewable energy systems; and (2) make energy efficiency improvements. (b) Eligibility.— To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a farmer, rancher, or rural small business shall demonstrate financial need as determined by the Secretary. (c) Cost Sharing.— (1) In general.— (A) Grants.— The amount of a grant shall not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the activity funded under subsection (a). (B) Maximum amount of combined grant and loan.— The combined amount of a grant and loan made or guaranteed shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the activity funded under subsection (a). (2) Factors.— In determining the amount of a grant or loan, the Secretary shall take into consideration, as applicable— (A) the type of renewable energy system to be purchased; (B) the estimated quantity of energy to be generated by the renewable energy system; (C) the expected environmental benefits of the renewable energy system; (D) the extent to which the renewable energy system will be replicable; (E) the amount of energy savings expected to be derived from the activity, as demonstrated by an energy audit comparable to an energy audit under section 9005; (F) the estimated length of time it would take for the energy savings generated by the activity to equal the cost of the activity; and (G) other factors as appropriate. (d) Interest Rate.— (1) In general.— A loan made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall bear interest at the rate equivalent to the rate of interest charged on Treasury securities of comparable maturity on the date the loan is approved. (2) Duration.— The interest rate for each loan will remain in effect for the term of the loan. (e) Consultation.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy. (f) Funding.— Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $23,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.

2. 2013

   American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–240 title VII § 701(f)(5) · 126 Stat. 2313

   1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)

      Pub. L. 112–240 added subsec. (d)

   2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)

      Pub. L. 112–240 struck out former subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 112–240 added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (5) Biodiesel fuel education program.— Section 9006 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8106) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: “(d) Funding.— “(1) Fiscal years 2009 through 2012.— Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012. “(2) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.” .

   Effective date note
   Amendment by Pub. L. 112–240 effective Sept. 30, 2012, see section 701(j) of Pub. L. 112–240, set out in a 1-Year Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 8701 of this title.

3. 2014

   Agricultural Act of 2014

   Pub. L. 113–79 § 9006(1) · 128 Stat. 649

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)(1)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(1), substituted “Mandatory funding” for “Fiscal years 2009 through 2012” in text

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)(1)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(1), substituted “2018” for “2012” in text

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(1), substituted “Mandatory funding” for “Fiscal years 2009 through 2012” in heading and “2018” for “2012” in text.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the heading, by striking “Fiscal years 2009 through 2012” and inserting “Mandatory funding” ; and (B) by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”; and

4. 2014

   Agricultural Act of 2014

   Pub. L. 113–79 § 9006(2) · 128 Stat. 649

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)(2)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(2), substituted “Discretionary funding” for “Authorization of appropriations” in text

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)(2)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(2), substituted “each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “fiscal year 2013” in text

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 9006(2), substituted “Discretionary funding” for “Authorization of appropriations” in heading and “each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “fiscal year 2013” in text.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the heading, by striking “Authorization of appropriations” and inserting “Discretionary funding” ; and (B) by striking “fiscal year 2013” and inserting “each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018”.

5. 2018

   Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–334 title IX § 9006 · 132 Stat. 4490

   Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 8106(d)

   Pub. L. 115–334 amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) related to mandatory and discretionary funding

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–334 amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) related to mandatory and discretionary funding.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 9006. BIODIESEL FUEL EDUCATION PROGRAM.   Section 9006(d) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8106(d)) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.” .

8 of 8 references resolved to an enrolled provision