,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #daj #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cfjg ,report ,no4 #aaf-eaj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #b1 #bjai,mr4 ,veasey 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,schweikert1 ,mr4 ,lamb1 ,mrs4 ,fletcher1 and ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,september #ag1 #bjbj;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,mc,kinley1 ,ms4 ,torres ,small of ,new ,mexico1 ,mr4 ,malinowski1 and ,mr4 ,mc,adams ,september #ag1 #bjbj,reported with an amendment2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #b1 #bjai ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje to direct ,federal research in fossil energy and to promote the development and demonstration of environmentally responsible coal and natural gas technologies1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,fossil energy objectives4,sec4 #d4 ,carbon capture technologies4,sec4 #e4 ,natural gas carbon capture research1 development1 and demonstration program4,sec4 #f4 ,carbon storage validation and testing4,sec4 #g4 ,carbon utilization4,sec4 #h4 ,advanced energy systems4,sec4 #i4 ,rare earth elements4,sec4 #aj4 ,methane hydrate research amendments4,sec4 #aa4 ,carbon removal4,sec4 #ab4 ,methane leak detection and mitigation4,sec4 #ac4 ,waste gas utilization4,sec4 #ad4 ,national energy technology laboratory reforms4,sec4 #ae4 ,climate ,solutions ,challenges4,sec4 #af4 ,table of contents amendments4 #b4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #c4 ,fossil energy objectives ,section #ifa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,decreasing the cost of emissions control technologies for fossil energy production1 generation1 and delivery4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,increasing the export of emissions control technologies from the ,united ,states for fossil energy-related equipment1 technology1 and services4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,improving the conversion1 use1 and storage of carbon oxides4 7#i7 ,lowering greenhouse gas emissions for all fossil fuel production1 generation1 delivery1 and utilization1 to the maximum extent possible4 7#aj7 ,preventing1 predicting1 monitoring1 and mitigating the unintended leaking of methane1 carbon dioxide1 or other fossil fuel-related emissions into the atmosphere4 7#aa7 ,improving the separation and purification of helium from fossil fuel resources4 7#ab7 ,reducing water use1 improving water reuse1 and minimizing the surface and subsurface environmental impact in the development of unconventional domestic oil and natural gas resources4 7#ac7 ,developing carbon removal and utilization technologies1 products1 and methods that result in net reductions in greenhouse gas emissions1 including direct air capture and storage and carbon use and reuse for commercial application4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #hbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #hff1bej1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #iji1efc1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #iee1jda1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #a1jjb1gic1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize technologies and strategies that have the potential to meet emissions reduction goals in the agreement of the twenty-first session of the ,conference of the ,parties to the ,united ,nations ,framework ,convention on ,climate ,change4 7d7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized under this section may be used for ,fossil ,energy ,environmental ,restoration or ,import_/,export ,authorization4 4 #d4 ,carbon capture technologies 7a7 ,carbon capture program ,section #ifb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7 is amended to read as follows3 #ifb4 ,carbon capture technologies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of carbon capture technologies1 which shall include facilitation of the development and use of-- 7#a7 carbon capture technologies for coal and natural gas2 7#b7 innovations to significantly decrease emissions at existing power plants2 and 7#c7 advanced separation technologies4 7b7 ,investment ,as a part of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall maintain robust investments in carbon capture technologies for coal and natural gas applications4 7c7 ,large-,scale pilots ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary is encouraged to support pilot projects that test carbon capture technologies on coal and natural gas power and industrial systems below the #ajj megawatt scale1 consistent with section #ihh7;b74 7d7 ,cost and performance goals ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish cost and performance goals to assist in the transition of carbon capture research to commercially viable technologies4 7e7 ,carbon ,capture ,pilot ,test ,centers 7#a7 ,in general ,as a part of the program under subsection 7a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for the operation of not less than three ,carbon ,capture ,test ,centers 7in this subsection1 known as the ,centers7 to provide unique testing capabilities for innovative carbon capture technologies for power and industrial systems4 7#b7 ,purpose ,each ,center shall-- 7,a7 advance research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of carbon capture technologies for power and industrial systems2 and 7,b7 test technologies that represent the scale of technology development beyond laboratory testing1 but not yet advanced to testing under operational conditions at commercial scale4 7#c7 ,application ,an entity seeking to operate a ,center under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,priority criteria ,in selecting applications to operate a ,center under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applicants that-- 7,a7 have access to existing or planned research facilities with modular technology capabilities2 7,b7 are institutions of higher education with established expertise in engineering and design for carbon capture technologies1 or partnerships with such institutions2 7,c7 have access to existing research and test facilities for pre-combustion1 post-combustion1 or oxy-combustion technologies2 or 7,d7 have test capabilities to address scaling challenges of integrating carbon capture technologies with utility scale power plants4 7#e7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants for the operation of the ,centers under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the portfolio of ,centers includes a diverse representation of regional and resource characteristics2 and 7,b7 each new ,center demonstrates unique research capabilities1 unique regional benefits1 or new technology development opportunities4 7#f7 ,schedule ,each grant to operate a ,center under this subsection shall be awarded for a term of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 ,the ,secretary may renew such #e-year term without limit1 subject to a rigorous merit review4 7#g7 ,termination ,to the extent otherwise authorized by law1 the ,secretary may eliminate a ,center during any #e-year term described in paragraph 7#f7 if such ,center is underperforming4 7f7 ,demonstrations 7#a7 ,in general ,as a part of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may provide grants for large-scale demonstration projects for power and industrial systems that test the scale of technology necessary to gain the operational data needed to understand the technical and performance risks of the technology before the application of the technology at commercial scale1 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,engineering and design studies ,the ,secretary is authorized to fund front-end engineering and design studies in addition to1 or in advance of1 issuing an award for a demonstration project under this subsection4 7#c7 ,application ,an entity seeking an award to conduct a demonstration project under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary shall only provide an award under this subsection after reviewing each applicant and application regarding-- 7,a7 financial strength2 7,b7 construction schedule2 7,c7 market risk2 and 7,d7 contractor history4 7#e7 ,requirements ,a demonstration project funded under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 utilize technologies that have completed pilot-scale testing or the equivalent1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 secure and maintain agreements for the utilization or sequestration of captured carbon dioxide2 and 7,c7 upon completion1 demonstrate carbon capture technologies on a power or industrial system capable of capturing not less than #ajj1jjj tons of carbon dioxide annually4 7g7 ,definition of power system ,in this section1 the term power system means any electricity generating unit that utilizes fossil fuels to generate electricity provided to the electric grid or directly to a consumer4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #cae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #ccj1gej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #cdg1bhh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #cfd1feb1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,,gao study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the results of a study of the ,department's successes1 failures1 practices1 and improvements in carrying out demonstration projects for carbon capture technologies for power and industrial systems4 ,in conducting the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider-- 7,a7 applicant and contractor qualifications2 7,b7 project management practices at the ,department2 7,c7 economic or market changes and other factors impacting project viability2 7,d7 completion of third-party agreements1 including power purchase agreements and carbon dioxide offtake agreements2 7,e7 regulatory challenges2 and 7,f7 construction challenges4 7#b7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall consider any relevant recommendations1 as determined by the ,secretary1 provided in the report required under paragraph 7#a71 and shall adopt such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,power system defined ,in this section1 the term power system means any electricity generating unit that utilizes fossil fuels to generate electricity provided to the electric grid or directly to a consumer4 #e4 ,natural gas carbon capture research1 development1 and demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi4 ,natural gas carbon capture research1 development1 and demonstration program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,natural gas ,the term natural gas includes any fuel consisting in whole or in part of-- 7,a7 natural gas2 7,b7 liquid petroleum gas2 7,c7 synthetic gas derived from petroleum or natural gas liquids2 7,d7 any mixture of natural gas and synthetic gas2 or 7,e7 any product derived directly from natural gas1 including hydrogen4 7#b7 ,qualifying electric generation facility ,the term qualifying electric generation facility means a facility that generates electric energy through the use of natural gas4 7#c7 ,qualifying technology ,the term qualifying technology means any technology to capture carbon dioxide produced during the generation of electricity from natural gas power systems 7b7 ,establishment of research1 development1 and demonstration program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall1 through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 award grants to eligible entities to conduct research1 development1 and demonstration of qualifying technologies4 7#b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 to conduct research to accelerate the development of qualifying technologies to reduce the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions released from qualifying electric generation facilities1 including-- 7i7 pre- and post-combustion capture technologies2 and 7ii7 technologies to improve the thermodynamics1 kinetics1 scalability1 durability1 and flexibility of carbon capture technologies for use during the generation of electricity from natural gas power systems2 7,b7 to expedite and carry out demonstration projects 7including pilot projects7 for qualifying technologies in partnership with qualifying electric generation facilities in order to demonstrate the technical feasibility and economic potential for commercial deployment of technologies developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 to identify any barriers to the commercial deployment of any qualifying technologies under development pursuant to research conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,national ,laboratory2 7,b7 an institution of higher education2 7,c7 a research facility2 7,d7 a multi-institutional collaboration2 or 7,e7 another appropriate entity or combination of any of the entities specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7c7 ,carbon capture facilities demonstration program 7#a7 ,establishment ,as part of the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration program under which the ,secretary shall1 through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 enter into cooperative agreements with entities that submit applications pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 for demonstration or pilot projects to construct and operate1 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 up to five facilities to capture carbon dioxide from qualifying electric generation facilities4 ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide technical assistance to any entity seeking to enter into such a cooperative agreement in obtaining any necessary permits and licenses to demonstrate qualifying technologies4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under this subsection with industry stakeholders1 including any such industry stakeholder operating in partnership with ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#c7 ,goals ,each demonstration or pilot project carried out pursuant to the demonstration program under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be designed to further the development of qualifying technologies that may be used by a qualifying electric generation facility2 7,b7 be financed in part by the private sector2 7,c7 if necessary1 secure agreements for the offtake of carbon dioxide emissions captured by qualifying technologies during the project2 and 7,d7 support energy production in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,request for applications ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall solicit applications for cooperative agreements for projects-- 7,a7 to demonstrate qualifying technologies at up to five qualifying electric generation facilities2 and 7,b7 to construct and operate three or more facilities to capture carbon dioxide from a qualifying electric generation facility4 7#e7 ,review of applications ,in considering applications submitted under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall-- 7,a7 ensure a broad geographic distribution of project sites2 7,b7 ensure that a broad selection of qualifying electric generation facilities are represented2 7,c7 ensure that a broad selection of qualifying technologies are represented2 7,d7 require information and knowledge gained by each participant in the demonstration program to be transferred and shared among all participants in the demonstration program2 and 7,e7 leverage existing-- 7i7 public-private partnerships2 and 7ii7 ,federal resources4 7d7 ,cost sharing ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall require cost sharing in accordance with section #ihh4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary solicits applications under subsection 7c77#c71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of jurisdiction of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of how applications for cooperative agreements under subsection 7b7 will be solicited and evaluated1 including-- 7,a7 a list of any activities carried out by the ,secretary to solicit or evaluate applications2 and 7,b7 a process for ensuring that any projects carried out under a cooperative agreement are designed to result in the development or demonstration of qualifying technologies2 7#b7 7,a7 in the case of the first report under this subsection1 a detailed list of technical milestones for the development and demonstration of each qualifying technology pursued under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in the case of each subsequent report under this subsection1 the progress made towards achieving such technical milestones during the period covered by the report2 and 7#c7 with respect to the demonstration program established under subsection 7c71 includes-- 7,a7 an estimate of the cost of licensing1 permitting1 constructing1 and operating each carbon capture facility expected to be constructed under that demonstration program2 7,b7 a schedule for the planned construction and operation of each demonstration or pilot project2 and 7,c7 an estimate of any financial assistance1 compensation1 or incentives proposed to be paid by the host ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government with respect to each facility4 7f7 ,funding ,for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe1 out of any amounts appropriated to the ,department to carry out fossil energy research and development activities and not otherwise obligated1 the ,secretary may use to carry out this section not more than #ej1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,stat4 #fjj7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ifh the following3 ,sec4 #ifi4 ,natural gas carbon capture research1 development1 and demonstration program4 4 #f4 ,carbon storage validation and testing ,section #ifc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic7 is amended to read as follows3 #ifc4 ,carbon storage validation and testing 7a7 ,carbon storage ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall carry out a program of research1 development1 and demonstration for carbon storage4 ,the program shall-- 7#a7 in coordination with relevant ,federal agencies1 develop and maintain mapping tools and resources that assess the capacity of geologic storage formations in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 develop monitoring tools1 modeling of geologic formations1 and analyses to predict and verify carbon dioxide containment and account for sequestered carbon dioxide in geologic storage sites2 7#c7 research potential environmental1 safety1 and health impacts in the event of a leak to the atmosphere or to an aquifer1 and any corresponding mitigation actions or responses to limit harmful consequences2 7#d7 evaluate the interactions of carbon dioxide with formation solids and fluids1 including the propensity of injections to induce seismic activity2 7#e7 assess and ensure the safety of operations related to geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide2 7#f7 determine the fate of carbon dioxide concurrent with and following injection into geologic formations2 7#g7 support cost and business model assessments to examine the economic viability of technologies and systems developed under this program2 and 7#h7 provide information to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and other appropriate entities1 to support development of a regulatory framework for commercial-scale sequestration operations that ensure the protection of human health and the environment4 7b7 ,geologic settings ,in carrying out research activities under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider a variety of candidate geologic settings1 both onshore and offshore1 including-- 7#a7 operating oil and gas fields2 7#b7 depleted oil and gas fields2 7#c7 residual oil zones2 7#d7 unconventional reservoirs and rock types2 7#e7 unmineable coal seams2 7#f7 saline formations in both sedimentary and basaltic geologies2 7#g7 geologic systems that may be used as engineered reservoirs to extract economical quantities of brine from geothermal resources of low permeability or porosity2 and 7#h7 geologic systems containing in situ carbon dioxide mineralization formations4 7c7 ,regional carbon sequestration partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out large-scale carbon sequestration demonstrations for geologic containment of carbon dioxide to collect and validate information on the cost and feasibility of commercial deployment of technologies for the geologic containment of carbon dioxide4 ,the ,secretary may fund new demonstrations or expand the work completed at one or more of the existing regional carbon sequestration partnerships4 7#b7 ,demonstration components ,each demonstration described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include longitudinal tests involving carbon dioxide injection and monitoring1 mitigation1 and verification operations4 7#c7 ,clearinghouse ,the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory shall act as a clearinghouse of shared information and resources for the regional carbon sequestration partnerships and any new demonstrations funded under this section4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 assesses the progress of all regional carbon sequestration partnerships2 7,b7 identifies the remaining challenges in achieving carbon sequestration that is reliable and safe for the environment and public health2 and 7,c7 creates a roadmap for ,department of ,energy carbon storage research and development activities through #bjcj with the goal of reducing economic and policy barriers to commercial carbon sequestration4 7#e7 ,large-scale carbon sequestration ,for purposes of this subsection1 large-scale carbon sequestration means a scale that demonstrates the ability to inject and sequester several million metric tons carbon dioxide for at least #aj years4 7d7 ,integrated storage projects ,the ,secretary may carry out a program for the purpose of transitioning the large-scale carbon sequestration demonstration projects under subsection 7c7 into integrated1 commercial storage complexes4 ,the program shall focus on-- 7#a7 qualifying geologic storage sites in order to accept large volumes of carbon dioxide acceptable for commercial contracts2 7#b7 understanding the technical and commercial viability of storage sites2 7#c7 developing the qualification processes that will be necessary for a diverse range of geologic storage sites to commercially accept carbon dioxide2 and 7#d7 any other activities the ,secretary determines necessary to transition the large scale demonstration storage projects into commercial ventures4 7e7 ,cost sharing ,the ,secretary shall require cost sharing under this section in accordance with section #ihh4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #abf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #acb1cjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #ach1iae1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #ade1hfj1gej for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #g4 ,carbon utilization 7a7 ,program ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ifc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic7 the following3 #ifc;,a4 ,carbon utilization 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research1 development1 and demonstration for carbon utilization4 ,the program shall-- 7#a7 assess and monitor potential changes in life cycle carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions1 and other environmental safety indicators of new technologies1 practices1 processes1 or methods1 used in enhanced hydrocarbon recovery as part of the activities authorized in section #ifc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic72 7#b7 identify and evaluate novel uses for carbon1 including the conversion of carbon oxides1 in a manner that1 on a full life-cycle basis1 achieves a permanent reduction in1 or avoidance of a net increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere1 for use in commercial and industrial products1 such as-- 7,a7 chemicals2 7,b7 plastics2 7,c7 building materials2 7,d7 fuels2 7,e7 cement2 7,f7 products of coal utilization in power systems 7as such term is defined in section #ifb7;e771 or other applications2 or 7,g7 other products with demonstrated market value2 7#c7 carbon capture technologies for industrial systems2 7#d7 identify and assess alternative uses for coal that result in no net emissions of carbon dioxide or other pollutants1 including products derived from carbon engineering1 carbon fiber1 and coal conversion methods4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #bf1bej1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #bg1efb1ejj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #bh1idj1fbe for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #cj1chg1fef for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a study assessing the barriers1 and opportunities related to the commercial application of carbon dioxide in the ,united ,states4 ,such study shall-- 7#a7 analyze the technical feasibility1 related challenges1 and impacts to commercializing carbon dioxide1 including-- 7,a7 creating a national system of carbon dioxide pipelines and geologic sequestration sites2 7,b7 mitigating environmental and landowner impacts2 and 7,c7 regional economic challenges and opportunities2 7#b7 identify potential markets1 industries1 or sectors that may benefit from greater access to commercial carbon dioxide2 7#c7 assess the current state of infrastructure and any necessary updates to allow for the integration of safe and reliable carbon dioxide transportation1 utilization1 and storage2 7#d7 estimate the economic1 climate1 and environmental impacts of any well-integrated national carbon dioxide pipeline system1 including suggestions for policies that could improve the economic impact of the system2 7#e7 assess the global status and progress of carbon utilization technologies 7both chemical and biological7 in practice today that utilize waste carbon 7including carbon dioxide1 carbon monoxide1 methane1 and biogas7 from power generation1 biofuels production1 and other industrial processes2 7#f7 identify emerging technologies and approaches for carbon utilization that show promise for scale-up1 demonstration1 deployment1 and commercialization2 7#g7 analyze the factors associated with making carbon utilization technologies viable at a commercial scale1 including carbon waste stream availability1 economics1 market capacity1 energy and lifecycle requirements2 7#h7 assess the major technical challenges associated with increasing the commercial viability of carbon reuse technologies1 and identify the research and development questions that will address those challenges2 7#i7 assess current research efforts1 including engineering and computational1 that are addressing these challenges and identify gaps in the current research portfolio2 and 7#aj7 develop a comprehensive research agenda that addresses both long- and short-term research needs and opportunities4 #h4 ,advanced energy systems ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi;,a4 ,advanced energy systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program1 with the purpose of reducing emissions from fossil fuel power generation by not less than #ej percent1 of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,high-efficiency turbines in accordance with the program under section #ifi;,a-#a4 7#b7 ,supercritical and ultrasupercritical carbon dioxide1 with an emphasis on developing directly-fired and indirectly fired cycles in the next #aj years4 7#c7 ,advanced combustion systems1 including oxy-combustion systems and chemical looping4 7#d7 ,fuel cell technologies for low-cost1 high-efficiency1 fuel-flexible1 modular power systems1 including solid oxide fuel cell technology for commercial1 residential1 and distributed generation systems1 using improved manufacturing production and processes4 7#e7 ,gasification systems to enable carbon capture1 improve efficiency1 and reduce capital and operating costs4 7#f7 ,thermal cycling with ramping or rapid black start capabilities that do not compromise efficiency or environmental performance4 7#g7 ,small-scale and modular coal-fired technologies with reduced carbon outputs or carbon capture that can support incremental power generation capacity additions4 7b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is encouraged to prioritize transformational technologies that enable a step change in reduction of emissions as compared to the technology in existence on the date of enactment of this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section and section #ifi;,a-#a-- 7#a7 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #aeg1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #afe1cge1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #agc1fdc1gej for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #ahb1cbe1ich for fiscal year #bjbd4 #ifi;,a-#a4 ,high efficiency gas turbines 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 through the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 shall carry out a multiyear1 multiphase program of research1 development1 and technology demonstration to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems and to identify the technologies that ultimately will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of #fg percent or simple cycle efficiency of #ej percent4 7b7 ,program elements ,the program under this section shall-- 7#a7 support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for megawatt-scale and utility-scale electric power generation1 including-- 7,a7 high temperature materials1 including superalloys1 coatings1 and ceramics2 7,b7 improved heat transfer capability2 7,c7 manufacturing technology required to construct complex three-dimensional geometry parts with improved aerodynamic capability2 7,d7 combustion technology to produce higher firing temperature while lowering nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions per unit of output2 7,e7 advanced controls and systems integration2 7,f7 advanced high performance compressor technology2 and 7,g7 validation facilities for the testing of components and subsystems2 7#b7 include technology demonstration through component testing1 subscale testing1 and full-scale testing in existing fleets2 7#c7 include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements so as to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility2 and 7#d7 assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance4 7c7 ,program goals ,the goals of the multiphase program established under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 in phase ,i-- 7,a7 to develop the conceptual design of advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fe-percent combined cycle efficiency or #dg-percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis2 and 7,b7 to develop and demonstrate the technology required for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fe-percent combined cycle efficiency or #dg-percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis2 and 7#b7 in phase ,,ii1 to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fg-percent combined cycle efficiency or #ej-percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis4 7d7 ,proposals ,within #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall solicit grant and contract proposals from industry1 small businesses1 universities1 and other appropriate parties for conducting activities under this ,act4 ,in selecting proposals1 the ,secretary shall emphasize-- 7#a7 the extent to which the proposal will stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the extent to which the proposal will promote and enhance ,united ,states technology leadership4 7e7 ,competitive awards ,the provision of funding under this section shall be on a competitive basis with an emphasis on technical merit4 7f7 ,cost sharing ,section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7 shall apply to an award of financial assistance made under this section4 7g7 ,limits on participation ,the limits on participation applicable under section #iii;,e of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcge7 shall apply to financial assistance awarded under this section4 4 #i4 ,rare earth elements ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi;,b4 ,rare earth elements 7a7 ,in general ,in coordination with the relevant ,federal agencies1 the ,secretary shall conduct research to develop and assess methods to separate and recover rare earth elements and other strategic minerals and coproducts from coal and coal byproduct streams4 ,the program shall-- 7#a7 develop advanced rare earth element separation and extraction processes using coal-based resources as feedstock materials2 7#b7 assess the technical and economic feasibility of recovering rare earth elements from coal-based resources and validate such feasibility with prototype systems producing salable1 high-purity rare earth elements from coal-based resources2 and 7#c7 assess and mitigate any environmental and public health impacts of recovering rare earth elements from coal-based resources4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #bc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #bd1aej1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #be1ceg1ejj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #bf1fbe1cge for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #bg1ief1fdd for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #aj4 ,methane hydrate research amendments 7a7 ,in general ,section #d7;b7 of the ,methane ,hydrate ,research and ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 interagency funds transfer agreements1 and field work proposals 7#a7 ,assistance and coordination ,in carrying out the program of methane hydrate research and development authorized by this section1 the ,secretary may award grants1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to-- 7,a7 conduct research to identify the environmental1 health1 and safety impacts of methane hydrate development2 7,b7 assess and develop technologies to mitigate environmental impacts of the exploration and commercial development of methane hydrates as an energy resource1 including the use of seismic testing1 and to reduce the public health and safety risks of drilling through methane hydrates2 7,c7 conduct research to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of hydrate degassing 7including natural degassing and degassing associated with commercial development72 or 7,d7 expand education and training programs in methane hydrate resource research and resource development through fellowships or other means for graduate education and training4 7#b7 ,environmental monitoring and research ,the ,secretary shall conduct a long-term environmental monitoring and research program to study the effects of production from methane hydrate reservoirs4 7#c7 ,competitive peer review ,funds made available to carry out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be made available based on a competitive process using external scientific peer review of proposed research4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;e7 of such ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;e77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g of such ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7 is amended to read as follows3 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this ,act #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 4 #aa4 ,carbon removal ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi;,c4 ,carbon removal 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall establish a research1 development1 and demonstration program to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere on a large scale4 ,the program may include activities in-- 7#a7 direct air capture and storage technologies2 7#b7 enhanced carbon mineralization2 7#c7 bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration2 7#d7 agricultural and grazing practices2 7#e7 forest management and afforestation2 and 7#f7 planned or managed carbon sinks1 including natural and artificial4 7b7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out the program established in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize-- 7#a7 the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,fossil ,energy2 and 7#b7 the activities described in subsection 7a77#c71 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,fossil ,energy4 7c7 ,considerations ,the program under this section shall identify and develop carbon removal technologies and strategies that consider the following3 7#a7 ,land use changes1 including impacts on natural and managed ecosystems4 7#b7 ,ocean acidification4 7#c7 ,net greenhouse gas emissions4 7#d7 ,commercial viability4 7#e7 ,potential for near-term impact4 7#f7 ,potential for carbon reductions on a gigaton scale4 7#g7 ,economic co-benefits4 7d7 ,accounting ,the ,department shall collaborate with the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and other relevant agencies to develop and improve accounting frameworks and tools to accurately measure carbon removal and sequestration methods and technologies across the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,air ,capture ,technology ,prize ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 as part of the program carried out under this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program to award competitive technology prizes for carbon dioxide capture from ambient air or water4 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai71 develop requirements for-- 7,a7 the prize competition process2 7,b7 minimum performance standards for projects eligible to participate in the prize competition2 and 7,c7 monitoring and verification procedures for projects selected to receive a prize award2 7#b7 establish minimum levels for the capture of carbon dioxide from ambient air or water that are required to qualify for a prize award2 and 7#c7 offer prize awards for any of the following3 7,a7 ,a design for a promising capture technology that will-- 7i7 be operated on a demonstration scale2 and 7ii7 have the potential to achieve significant reduction in the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere4 7,b7 ,a successful bench-scale demonstration of a capture technology4 7,c7 ,an operational capture technology on a commercial scale4 7f7 ,direct air capture test center 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall award grants to one or more eligible entities for the operation of one or more test centers 7in this subsection1 known as ,centers7 to provide unique testing capabilities for innovative direct air capture and storage technologies4 7#b7 ,purpose ,each ,center shall-- 7,a7 advance research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of direct air capture and storage technologies2 7,b7 support pilot plant and full-scale demonstration projects and test technologies that represent the scale of technology development beyond laboratory testing but not yet advanced to test under operational conditions at commercial scale2 7,c7 develop front-end engineering design and economic analysis2 and 7,d7 maintain a public record of pilot and full-scale plant performance4 7#c7 ,priority criteria ,in selecting applications to operate a ,center under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applicants that-- 7,a7 have access to existing or planned research facilities2 7,b7 are institutions of higher education with established expertise in engineering for direct air capture technologies1 or partnerships with such institutions2 or 7,c7 have access to existing research and test facilities for bulk materials design and testing1 component design and testing1 or professional engineering design4 7#d7 ,schedule ,each grant to operate a ,center under this subsection shall be awarded for a term of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 ,the ,secretary may renew such #e-year term without limit1 subject to a rigorous merit review4 7#e7 ,termination ,to the extent otherwise authorized by law1 the ,secretary may eliminate the center during any #e-year term described in the last paragraph if it is underperforming4 7g7 ,large-scale pilots and demonstrations ,in supporting the technology development activities under this section1 the ,secretary is encouraged to support carbon removal pilot and demonstration projects1 including-- 7#a7 pilot projects that test direct air capture systems capable of capturing #aj to #ajj tonnes of carbon oxides per year to provide data for demonstration-scale projects2 and 7#b7 direct air capture demonstration projects capable of capturing greater than #a1jjj tonnes of carbon oxides per year4 7h7 ,intra-,agency research ,in carrying out the program established in 7a71 the ,secretary shall encourage and promote collaborations among relevant offices and agencies within the ,department4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 #ae1jjj1jjj of which are authorized to carry out subsection 7e72 7#b7 #fc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #ff1aej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #fi1deh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #gb1icj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #ab4 ,methane leak detection and mitigation ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi;,d4 ,methane leak detection and mitigation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall carry out a program of methane leak detection and mitigation research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for technologies and methods that significantly reduce emissions4 ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop cooperative agreements with ,state or local governments or private entities to provide technical assistance to-- 7,a7 prevent or respond to methane leaks1 including detection1 mitigation1 and identification of leaks throughout the natural gas infrastructure 7which includes natural gas storage1 pipelines1 and natural gas production sites72 and 7,b7 protect public health in the event of a major methane leak2 7#b7 promote demonstration and adoption of effective methane emissions-reduction technologies in the private sector2 7#c7 in coordination with representatives from private industry1 ,state and local governments1 and institutions of higher education1 create a publicly accessible resource for best practices in the design1 construction1 maintenance1 performance1 monitoring1 and incident response for-- 7,a7 pipeline systems2 7,b7 wells2 7,c7 compressor stations2 7,d7 storage facilities2 and 7,e7 other vulnerable infrastructure2 7#d7 identify high-risk characteristics of pipelines1 wells1 and materials1 geologic risk factors1 or other key factors that increase the likelihood of methane leaks2 and 7#e7 in collaboration with private entities and institutions of higher education1 quantify and map significant geologic methane seeps across the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,historical data of methane leaks4 7#b7 ,public health consequences4 7#c7 ,public safety4 7#d7 ,novel materials and designs for pipelines1 compressor stations1 components1 and wells 7including casing1 cement1 wellhead74 7#e7 ,regional geologic traits4 7#f7 ,induced and natural seismicity4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #ifa1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for activities under this section-- 7#a7 #bb1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbj2 7#b7 #bc1ajj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba2 7#c7 #bd1bee1jjj for fiscal years #bjbb2 7#d7 #be1dfg1gej for fiscal years #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #bf1gda1ach for fiscal years #bjbd4 4 #ac4 ,waste gas utilization ,subtitle ,f of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ifi;,e4 ,waste gas utilization ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research1 development1 and demonstration for waste gas utilization4 ,the program shall-- 7#a7 identify and evaluate novel uses for light hydrocarbons1 such as methane1 ethane1 propane1 butane1 pentane and hexane1 produced during oil and shale gas production1 including the production of chemicals or transportation fuels2 7#b7 develop advanced gas conversion technologies that are modular and compact1 and may leverage advanced manufacturing technologies2 7#c7 support demonstration activities at operating oil and gas facilities to test the performance and cost-effectiveness of new gas conversion technologies2 and 7#d7 assess and monitor potential changes in life cycle greenhouse gas emissions that may result from the use of technologies developed under this program4 4 #ad4 ,national energy technology laboratory reforms 7a7 ,special hiring authority for scientific1 engineering1 and project management personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory shall have the authority to-- 7,a7 make appointments to positions in the ,laboratory to assist in meeting a specific project or research need1 without regard to civil service laws1 of individuals who-- 7i7 have an advanced scientific or engineering background2 or 7ii7 have a business background and can assist in specific technology-to-market needs2 7,b7 fix the basic pay of any employee appointed under this section at a rate not to exceed level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule2 and 7,c7 pay any employee appointed under this section payments in addition to basic pay1 except that the total amount of additional payments paid to an employee under this subsection for any #ab-month period shall not exceed the least of-- 7i7 #be1jjj2 7ii7 the amount equal to #be percent of the annual rate of basic pay of that employee2 and 7iii7 the amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section #ecjg7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of any employee appointed under this section shall not exceed #c years4 7,b7 ,full-time employees ,not more than #aj full-time employees appointed under this subsection may be employed at the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory at any given time4 7b7 ,discretionary research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish mechanisms under which the ,director of the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory may use an amount that is1 in total1 not less than #b percent and not more than #d percent of all funds available to the ,laboratory for the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to fund innovative research that is conducted at the ,laboratory and supports the mission of the ,department4 7,b7 ,to fund technology development programs that support the transition of technologies developed by the ,laboratory into the commercial market4 7,c7 ,to fund workforce development activities to strengthen external engineering and manufacturing partnerships to ensure safe1 efficient1 productive1 and useful fossil energy technology production4 7,d7 ,to fund the revitalization1 recapitalization1 or minor construction of the ,laboratory infrastructure4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,the ,director shall prioritize innovative experiments and proposals proposed by scientists and researchers at the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory4 7#c7 ,annual report on use of authority ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the use of the authority under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year4 7c7 ,laboratory operations ,the ,secretary shall delegate human resources operations of the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory to the ,director of the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory4 7d7 ,review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report assessing the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory's management and research4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the quality of science and research at the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory relative to similar work at other national laboratories2 7#b7 a review of the effectiveness of authorities provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7#c7 recommendations for policy changes within the ,department and legislative changes to provide the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory the necessary tools and resources to advance its research mission4 #ae4 ,climate ,solutions ,challenges 7a7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a program to be known as ,fossil ,energy ,climate ,solutions ,challenges for carrying out prize competitions described under subsection 7d7 pursuant to section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 relating to the climate and energy4 7b7 ,prize committees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assemble a prize committee that shall define the scope and detail of1 and provide the requirements for1 the prize competitions under this section4 ,such committee may be composed of-- 7,a7 members from the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,energy1 ,office of ,technology ,transitions1 or other offices that most appropriately corresponds with the topic of the prize competition2 and 7,b7 representatives of any other entities1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and the private sector4 7#b7 ,defining topic areas ,the prize committee may modify and define the scope of the prize areas described under subsection 7c71 so long as such modification is in accordance with descriptions in such subsection4 7#c7 ,incentive for prize competition ,the prize committee for each prize competition shall determine the incentive for the prize competition4 ,in determining the incentive1 the committee shall consider-- 7,a7 a cash prize2 7,b7 access to ,government facilities1 such as through a lab-embedded entrepreneurship program of the ,department of ,energy1 a cooperative research and development agreement1 or other method2 7,c7 advance market commitments for technologies of use or promise to the ,federal ,government2 and 7,d7 any other incentive provided for by law4 7#d7 ,judging criteria ,the prize committee for each prize competition shall establish judging criteria for the competition that shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 potential for the solution to become a commercial product or service or advance knowledge to further the public good2 7,b7 consideration of how likely the solution is to lead to subsequent research1 development1 deployment1 or manufacturing in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 the degree to which the solution will lower the climate footprint of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 the degree to which the solution will lower the global climate footprint4 7#e7 ,consideration ,in carrying out this section1 the committee shall take into consideration the best practices provided for in the challenges and prizes toolkit made publicly available on ,december #ae1 #bjaf1 by the ,general ,services ,administration4 7c7 ,prize competitions ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall offer prize awards for any of the following3 7#a7 ,solutions to capture carbon emissions from sources that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere4 7#b7 ,solutions to convert carbon emissions to a beneficial use that does not result in near-term re-release into the atmosphere1 unless such re-release offsets the emission of additional carbon into the atmosphere1 such that the net effect of the solution is to reduce the overall amount of carbon being emitted to the atmosphere4 7#c7 ,other solutions that have potential to achieve reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil-based energy production4 7d7 ,acceptance of funds ,in addition to such sums as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,secretary to award prizes under this section1 the ,secretary may accept funds from other ,federal agencies1 private sector entities1 and ,state and local governments to award prizes under this section4 ,the ,secretary may not give any special consideration relating to the selection of awards under the prize competition to any private sector entity or individual in return for a donation to the ,secretary or prize committee4 7e7 ,eligibility ,notwithstanding section #bd7;g77#c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7;g77#c771 a group may be eligible for an award under this section if one or more members of such group is a citizen or permanent resident of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,completion of prize competitions ,the prize competitions carried out under this section shall be completed not later than the date that is #e years after the program is established under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ae1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 #af4 ,table of contents amendments ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja note7 is amended by amending the items relating to subtitle ,f of title ,,ix to read as follows3 ,sec4 #ifa4 ,fossil energy4 ,sec4 #ifb4 ,carbon capture technologies4 ,sec4 #ifc4 ,carbon storage validation and testing4 ,sec4 #ifc;,a4 ,carbon utilization4 ,sec4 #ifd4 ,research and development for coal mining technologies4 ,sec4 #ife4 ,oil and gas research programs4 ,sec4 #iff4 ,low-volume oil and gas reservoir research program4 ,sec4 #ifg4 ,complex well technology testing facility4 ,sec4 #ifh4 ,methane hydrate research4 ,sec4 #ifi4 ,natural gas carbon capture research1 development1 and demonstration program4 ,sec4 #ifi;,a4 ,advanced energy systems4 ,sec4 #ifi;,a-#a4 ,high efficiency gas turbines4 ,sec4 #ifi;,b4 ,rare earth elements4 ,sec4 #ifi;,c4 ,carbon removal4 ,sec4 #ifi;,d4 ,methane leak detection and mitigation4 ,sec4 #ifi;,e4 ,waste gas utilization4 4 ,september #ag1 #bjbj,reported with an amendment2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed