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7 U.S. Code § 8108. Biomass research and development
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Biobased productThe term “biobased product” means—
(A)
an industrial product (including chemicals, materials, and polymers) produced from biomass;
(B)
a commercial or industrial product (including animal feed and electric power) derived in connection with the conversion of biomass to fuel; or
(C) carbon dioxide that—
(i)
is intended for permanent sequestration or utilization; and
(ii)
is a byproduct of the production of the products described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).
(2) Demonstration
The term “demonstration” means demonstration of technology in a pilot plant or semi-works scale facility, including a plant or facility located on a farm.
(3) Initiative
The term “Initiative” means the Biomass Research and Development Initiative established under subsection (e).
(b) Cooperation and coordination in biomass research and development
(1) In general
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Energy shall coordinate policies and procedures that promote research and development regarding the production of biofuels and biobased products.
(2) Points of contactTo coordinate research and development programs and activities relating to biofuels and biobased products that are carried out by their respective departments—
(A)
the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate, as the point of contact for the Department of Agriculture, an officer of the Department of Agriculture appointed by the President to a position in the Department before the date of the designation, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(B)
the Secretary of Energy shall designate, as the point of contact for the Department of Energy, an officer of the Department of Energy appointed by the President to a position in the Department before the date of the designation, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.