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7 USC § 8112 - Forest biomass for energy
In general The Secretary, acting through the Forest Service, shall conduct a competitive research and development program to encourage use of forest biomass for energy.
Eligible entities Entities eligible to compete under the program under this section include—
the Forest Service (acting through Research and Development);
land-grant colleges and universities; and
Priority for project selection In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that—
develop technology and techniques to use low-value forest biomass, such as byproducts of forest health treatments and hazardous fuels reduction, for the production of energy;
develop processes that integrate production of energy from forest biomass into biorefineries or other existing manufacturing streams;
develop new transportation fuels from forest biomass; and
improve the growth and yield of trees intended for renewable energy production.
Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9012, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1331, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2093.)
7 USCDescription of ChangeSession YearPublic LawStatutes at Large § 81122012112-240 [Sec.] 701(f)(11)126 Stat. 2366 LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.