42 USC 17033 - Biofuels and biorefinery information center

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 17033.

Biofuels and biorefinery information center

(a)

In general

The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a biofuels and biorefinery information center to make available to interested parties information on—

(1)

renewable fuel feedstocks, including the varieties of fuel capable of being produced from various feedstocks;

(2)

biorefinery processing techniques related to various renewable fuel feedstocks;

(3)

the distribution, blending, storage, and retail dispensing infrastructure necessary for the transport and use of renewable fuels;

(4)

Federal and State laws and incentives related to renewable fuel production and use;

(5)

renewable fuel research and development advancements;

(6)

renewable fuel development and biorefinery processes and technologies;

(7)

renewable fuel resources, including information on programs and incentives for renewable fuels;

(8)

renewable fuel producers;

(9)

renewable fuel users; and

(10)

potential renewable fuel users.

(b)

Administration

In administering the biofuels and biorefinery information center, the Secretary shall—

(1)

continually update information provided by the center;

(2)

make information available relating to processes and technologies for renewable fuel production;

(3)

make information available to interested parties on the process for establishing a biorefinery; and

(4)

make information and assistance provided by the center available through a toll-free telephone number and website.

(c)

Coordination and nonduplication

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 229, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1535.)

cite as: 42 USC 17033