§17256. University based research and development grant program
42 U.S.C. § 17256
Establishment— The Secretary, in consultation with other appropriate agencies, shall establish a university based research and development program to study carbon capture and sequestration using the various types of coal.
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.
Authorization of appropriations— There are to be authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 708, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1710.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.