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SEC. 704. REVIEW OF LARGE-SCALE PROGRAMS. 
The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the 
National Academy of Sciences for an independent review and over-
sight, beginning in 2011, of the programs under section 963(c)(3) 
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16293(c)(3)), as added 
by section 702 of this subtitle, and under section 703 of this subtitle, 
to ensure that the benefits of such programs are maximized. Not 
later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary shall transmit to the 
Congress a report on the results of such review and oversight. 
SEC. 705. GEOLOGIC SEQUESTRATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH. 
(a) STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter into an arrange-
ment with the National Academy of Sciences to undertake 
a study that— 
(A) defines an interdisciplinary program in geology, 
engineering, hydrology, environmental science, and related 
disciplines that will support the Nation’s capability to cap-
ture and sequester carbon dioxide from anthropogenic 
sources; 
(B) addresses undergraduate and graduate education, 
especially to help develop graduate level programs of 
research and instruction that lead to advanced degrees 
with emphasis on geologic sequestration science; 
(C) develops guidelines for proposals from colleges and 
universities with substantial capabilities in the required 
disciplines that seek to implement geologic sequestration 
science programs that advance the Nation’s capacity to 
address carbon management through geologic sequestration 
science; and 
(D) outlines a budget and recommendations for how 
much funding will be necessary to establish and carry 
out the grant program under subsection (b). 
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress 
a copy of the results of the study provided by the National 
Academy of Sciences under paragraph (1). 
(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are author-
ized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this 
subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. 
(b) GRANT PROGRAM.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish a 
competitive grant program through which colleges and univer-
sities may apply for and receive 4-year grants for— 
(A) salary and startup costs for newly designated fac-
ulty positions in an integrated geologic carbon sequestra-
tion science program; and 
(B) internships for graduate students in geologic 
sequestration science. 
(2) RENEWAL.—Grants under this subsection shall be 
renewable for up to 2 additional 3-year terms, based on perform-
ance criteria, established by the National Academy of Sciences 
study conducted under subsection (a), that include the number 
of graduates of such programs. 
(3) INTERFACE WITH REGIONAL GEOLOGIC CARBON SEQUES-
TRATION PARTNERSHIPS.—To the greatest extent possible, geo-
logic carbon sequestration science programs supported under
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this subsection shall interface with the research of the Regional 
Carbon Sequestration Partnerships operated by the Department 
to provide internships and practical training in carbon capture 
and geologic sequestration. 
(4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are author-
ized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this 
subsection such sums as may be necessary. 
SEC. 706. RELATION TO SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. 
The injection and geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide 
pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle 
shall be subject to the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water 
Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.), including the provisions of part C 
of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300h et seq.; relating to protection of under-
ground sources of drinking water). Nothing in this subtitle and 
the amendments made by this subtitle imposes or authorizes the 
promulgation of any requirement that is inconsistent or in conflict 
with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 
300f et seq.) or regulations thereunder. 
SEC. 707. SAFETY RESEARCH. 
(a) PROGRAM.—The Administrator of the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency shall conduct a research program to address public 
health, safety, and environmental impacts that may be associated 
with capture, injection, and sequestration of greenhouse gases in 
geologic reservoirs. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized 
to be appropriated for carrying out this section $5,000,000 for 
each fiscal year. 
SEC. 708. UNIVERSITY BASED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT 
PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in consultation with other 
appropriate agencies, shall establish a university based research 
and development program to study carbon capture and sequestra-
tion using the various types of coal. 
(b) RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.—The Secretary 
shall give special consideration to rural or agricultural based 
institutions in areas that have regional sources of coal and that 
offer interdisciplinary programs in the area of environmental science 
to study carbon capture and sequestration. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.—There are to be 
authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section. 
Subtitle B—Carbon Capture and 
Sequestration Assessment and Framework 
SEC. 711. CARBON DIOXIDE SEQUESTRATION CAPACITY ASSESSMENT. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— 
(1) ASSESSMENT.—The term ‘‘assessment’’ means the 
national assessment of onshore capacity for carbon dioxide com-
pleted under subsection (f). 
(2) CAPACITY.—The term ‘‘capacity’’ means the portion of 
a sequestration formation that can retain carbon dioxide in 
accordance 
with 
the 
requirements 
(including 
physical,
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geological, and economic requirements) established under the 
methodology developed under subsection (b). 
(3) ENGINEERED HAZARD.—The term ‘‘engineered hazard’’ 
includes the location and completion history of any well that 
could affect potential sequestration. 
(4) RISK.—The term ‘‘risk’’ includes any risk posed by 
geomechanical, geochemical, hydrogeological, structural, and 
engineered hazards. 
(5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States 
Geological Survey. 
(6) SEQUESTRATION FORMATION.—The term ‘‘sequestration 
formation’’ means a deep saline formation, unmineable coal 
seam, or oil or gas reservoir that is capable of accommodating 
a volume of industrial carbon dioxide. 
(b) METHODOLOGY.—Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a methodology 
for conducting an assessment under subsection (f), taking into 
consideration— 
(1) the geographical extent of all potential sequestration 
formations in all States; 
(2) the capacity of the potential sequestration formations; 
(3) the injectivity of the potential sequestration formations; 
(4) an estimate of potential volumes of oil and gas recover-
able by injection and sequestration of industrial carbon dioxide 
in potential sequestration formations; 
(5) the risk associated with the potential sequestration 
formations; and 
(6) the work done to develop the Carbon Sequestration 
Atlas of the United States and Canada that was completed 
by the Department. 
(c) COORDINATION.— 
(1) FEDERAL COORDINATION.— 
(A) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall consult with 
the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency on issues of data sharing, 
format, development of the methodology, and content of 
the assessment required under this section to ensure the 
maximum usefulness and success of the assessment. 
(B) COOPERATION.—The Secretary of Energy and the 
Administrator shall cooperate with the Secretary to ensure, 
to the maximum extent practicable, the usefulness and 
success of the assessment. 
(2) STATE COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall consult with 
State geological surveys and other relevant entities to ensure, 
to the maximum extent practicable, the usefulness and success 
of the assessment. 
(d) EXTERNAL REVIEW
AND PUBLICATION.—On completion of 
the methodology under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— 
(1) publish the methodology and solicit comments from 
the public and the heads of affected Federal and State agencies; 
(2) establish a panel of individuals with expertise in the 
matters described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection 
(b) composed, as appropriate, of representatives of Federal agen-
cies, 
institutions 
of 
higher 
education, 
nongovernmental 
organizations, State organizations, industry, and international
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geoscience organizations to review the methodology and com-
ments received under paragraph (1); and 
(3) on completion of the review under paragraph (2), publish 
in the Federal Register the revised final methodology. 
(e) PERIODIC UPDATES.—The methodology developed under this 
section shall be updated periodically (including at least once every 
5 years) to incorporate new data as the data becomes available. 
(f) NATIONAL ASSESSMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of publication of the methodology under subsection (d)(1), the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and 
State geological surveys, shall complete a national assessment 
of capacity for carbon dioxide in accordance with the method-
ology. 
(2) GEOLOGICAL VERIFICATION.—As part of the assessment 
under this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out a drilling 
program to supplement the geological data relevant to deter-
mining sequestration capacity of carbon dioxide in geological 
sequestration formations, including— 
(A) well log data; 
(B) core data; and 
(C) fluid sample data. 
(3) PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER DRILLING PROGRAMS.—As part 
of the drilling program under paragraph (2), the Secretary 
shall enter, as appropriate, into partnerships with other entities 
to collect and integrate data from other drilling programs rel-
evant to the sequestration of carbon dioxide in geological forma-
tions. 
(4) INCORPORATION INTO NATCARB.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—On completion of the assessment, 
the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Interior 
shall incorporate the results of the assessment using— 
(i) the NatCarb database, to the maximum extent 
practicable; or 
(ii) a new database developed by the Secretary 
of Energy, as the Secretary of Energy determines to 
be necessary. 
(B) RANKING.—The database shall include the data 
necessary to rank potential sequestration sites for capacity 
and risk, across the United States, within each State, by 
formation, and within each basin. 
(5) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date on 
which the assessment is completed, the Secretary shall submit 
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House 
of Representatives a report describing the findings under the 
assessment. 
(6) PERIODIC UPDATES.—The national assessment developed 
under this section shall be updated periodically (including at 
least once every 5 years) to support public and private sector 
decisionmaking. 
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for the 
period of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.