Sec. 4302. Definitions. 
Sec. 4303. Thermal energy storage research and development program. 
Sec. 4304. Concentrating solar power commercial application studies. 
Sec. 4305. Solar energy curriculum development and certification grants. 
Sec. 4306. Daylighting systems and direct solar light pipe technology. 
Sec. 4307. Solar Air Conditioning Research and Development Program. 
Sec. 4308. Photovoltaic demonstration program. 
Subtitle E—Biofuels 
Sec. 4401. Short title. 
Sec. 4402. Biofuels and biorefinery information center. 
Sec. 4403. Biofuels and advanced biofuels infrastructure. 
Sec. 4404. Biodiesel. 
Sec. 4405. Biogas. 
Sec. 4406. Bioresearch centers for systems biology program. 
Sec. 4407. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain 
States. 
Sec. 4408. Biorefinery energy efficiency. 
Sec. 4409. Study of increased consumption of ethanol-blended gasoline with 
higher levels of ethanol. 
Sec. 4410. Study of optimization of flexible fueled vehicles to use E–85 fuel. 
Sec. 4411. Study of engine durability and performance associated with the use 
of biodiesel. 
Sec. 4412. Bioenergy research and development, authorization of appropriation. 
Sec. 4413. Environmental research and development. 
Sec. 4414. Study of optimization of biogas used in natural gas vehicles. 
Sec. 4415. Standards for biofuels dispensers. 
Sec. 4416. Algal biomass. 
Subtitle F—Carbon Capture and Storage 
Sec. 4501. Short title. 
Sec. 4502. Carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstra-
tion program. 
Sec. 4503. Review of large-scale programs. 
Sec. 4504. Safety research. 
Sec. 4505. Geological sequestration training and research. 
Sec. 4506. University based research and development grant program. 
Subtitle G—Global Change Research 
Sec. 4601. Short title. 
PART 1—GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH 
Sec. 4611. Findings and purpose. 
Sec. 4612. Definitions. 
Sec. 4613. Interagency cooperation and coordination. 
Sec. 4614. United States Global Change Research Program. 
Sec. 4615. National Global Change Research and Assessment Plan. 
Sec. 4616. Budget coordination. 
Sec. 4617. Vulnerability assessment. 
Sec. 4618. Policy assessment. 
Sec. 4619. Annual report. 
Sec. 4620. Relation to other authorities. 
Sec. 4621. Repeal. 
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remain in effect until such strategies expire or are revised 
in accordance with their terms. Except as specified in sec-
tion 7456(b) with respect to funds made available under 
such section, conservation and education activities con-
ducted or proposed to be conducted pursuant to such pre-
viously approved strategies shall remain authorized. 
(f) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are nec-
essary to carry out this section. 
CHAPTER 5—OCEAN PROGRAMS 
SEC. 7471. OCEAN POLICY, GLOBAL WARMING, AND ACIDI-
FICATION PROGRAM. 
(a) DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Commerce, 
shall, within two years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and on the basis of the best available 
science, develop and implement a national strategy 
using existing authorities and the authority provided 
in this section to support coastal State and Federal 
agency efforts to— 
(A) predict, plan for, and mitigate the im-
pacts on ocean and coastal ecosystems from 
global warming, relative sea level rise and ocean 
acidification; and 
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(B) ensure the recovery, resiliency, and 
health of ocean and coastal ecosystems. 
(2) CONSULTATION
AND
COMMENT.—Before 
and during the development of the national strategy, 
the Secretary shall— 
(A) consult with the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, the Regional Fishery Man-
agement Councils, coastal States, Indian tribes, 
local governments, conservation organizations, 
scientists, and other interested stakeholders; 
and 
(B) provide opportunities for public notice 
and comment. 
(b) CONTENTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall include 
in the national strategy prioritized goals and meas-
ures to— 
(A) incorporate climate change adaptation 
strategies into the planning and management of 
ocean and coastal programs and resources ad-
ministered by the Department of Commerce; 
(B) support restoration, protection, and 
enhancement of natural processes that minimize 
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