In general
The Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in States with low rates of ethanol production, including low rates of production of cellulosic biomass ethanol, as determined by the Secretary.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
section 15801 of this title be an institution of higher education (as defined in ), including tribally controlled colleges or universities, located in a State described in subsection (a); or
be a consortium including at least 1 such institution of higher education and industry, State agencies, Indian tribal agencies, National Laboratories, or local government agencies located in the State; and
have proven experience and capabilities with relevant technologies.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010.
Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 223121 Stat. 1533 (, , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140section 1824 of Title 2Section effective on the date that is 1 day after , see , set out as a note under , The Congress.