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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)Definitions
In this section:
(1)Carbon dioxide
The term “carbon dioxide” means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.
(2)Eligible entity
The 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)Establishment
The 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)Funding
There 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).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 7 U.S.C. § 8115 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 7. Agriculture § 8115. Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-7-agriculture/7-usc-sect-8115/
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