42 U.S.C. § 17034 | Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research

(a)

Definition of eligible entity

In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—

(1)

section 7601 of title 7 an 1890 Institution (as defined in );

(2)

section 1061 of title 20 a part B institution (as defined in ) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);

(3)

section 1059c(b) of title 20 a tribal college or university (as defined in ); or

(4)

section 1101a(a) of title 20 a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in ).

(b)

Grants

The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process.

(c)

Collaboration

An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department.

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.

Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 230Dec. 19, 2007121 Stat. 1536(, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Dec. 19, 2007section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140 section 1824 of Title 2Section effective on the date that is 1 day after , see , set out as a note under , The Congress.