§ 8115. Carbon utilization and biogas education program

• (a) In this section:
  • (1) The term “carbon dioxide” means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.
  • (2) 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) 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) 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).