§8115. Carbon utilization and biogas education program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Carbon dioxide
The term "carbon dioxide" means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.
(2) Eligible entity
The term "eligible entity" means an entity that-
(A) is-
(i) an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that title; or
(ii) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20);
(B) has demonstrated knowledge about-
(i) sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide; or
(ii) aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system; and
(C) has a demonstrated ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities-
(1) to provide education to the public about the economic and emissions benefits of permanent sequestration or utilization of carbon dioxide with a primary objective of providing benefits and opportunities for rural businesses, rural communities, and utilities serving rural communities; or
(2) to provide education to agricultural producers and other stakeholders about opportunities for aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system.
(c) Funding
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023-
(1) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(1); and
(2) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(2).
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