,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #diji ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #c1 #bjba,mr4 ,michael ,f4 ,doyle of ,pennsylvania 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 and ,mr4 ,lamb7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to accelerate research1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment of hydrogen from clean energy sources1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act4 #b4 ,findings2 purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 hydrogen plays a critical part in the comprehensive energy portfolio of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the use of the hydrogen resources of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 promotes energy security and resilience2 and 7,b7 provides economic value and environmental benefits for diverse applications across multiple sectors of the economy2 and 7#c7 hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestically available clean energy sources1 including-- 7,a7 renewable energy resources1 including biomass2 7,b7 fossil fuels with carbon capture1 utilization1 and storage2 and 7,c7 nuclear power4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to accelerate research1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment of hydrogen from clean energy sources by-- 7#a7 providing a statutory definition for the term clean hydrogen2 7#b7 establishing a clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap for the ,united ,states2 7#c7 establishing a clearing house for clean hydrogen program information at the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory2 7#d7 developing a robust clean hydrogen supply chain and workforce by prioritizing clean hydrogen demonstration projects in major shale gas regions2 7#e7 establishing regional clean hydrogen hubs2 and 7#f7 authorizing appropriations to carry out the ,department of ,energy ,hydrogen ,program ,plan1 dated ,november #bjbj1 developed pursuant to title ,,viii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq474 #c4 ,definitions ,section #hjc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through when in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,portable2 storage ,the terms portable and storage1 when 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,clean hydrogen2 hydrogen ,the terms clean hydrogen and hydrogen mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section #hbb7;a71 including production from any fuel source4 4 #d4 ,clean hydrogen research and development program 7a7 ,in general ,section #hje of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4 #afaed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,programs and inserting ,clean hydrogen research and development program2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking research and development program and inserting crosscutting research and development program 7referred to in this section as the program72 and 7,b7 by inserting processing1 after production12 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the program shall be-- 7#a7 to advance research and development to demonstrate and commercialize the use of clean hydrogen in the transportation1 utility1 industrial1 commercial1 and residential sectors2 and 7#b7 to demonstrate a standard of clean hydrogen production in the transportation1 utility1 industrial1 commercial1 and residential sectors by #bjdj4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking renewable fuels and biofuels and inserting fossil fuels with carbon capture1 utilization1 and sequestration1 renewable fuels1 biofuels1 and nuclear energy2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,activities ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary1 in partnership with the private sector1 shall conduct activities to advance and support-- 7#a7 the establishment of a series of technology cost goals oriented toward achieving the standard of clean hydrogen production developed under section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 the production of clean hydrogen from diverse energy sources1 including-- 7,a7 fossil fuels with carbon capture1 utilization1 and sequestration2 7,b7 hydrogen-carrier fuels 7including ethanol and methanol72 7,c7 renewable energy resources1 including biomass2 7,d7 nuclear energy2 and 7,e7 any other methods the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7#c7 the use of clean hydrogen for commercial1 industrial1 and residential electric power generation2 7#d7 the use of clean hydrogen in industrial applications1 including steelmaking1 cement1 chemical feedstocks1 and process heat2 7#e7 the use of clean hydrogen for use as a fuel source for both residential and commercial comfort heating and hot water requirements2 7#f7 the safe and efficient delivery of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrier fuels1 including-- 7,a7 transmission by pipelines1 including retrofitting the existing natural gas transportation infrastructure system to enable a transition to transport and deliver increasing levels of clean hydrogen1 clean hydrogen blends1 or clean hydrogen carriers2 7,b7 tanks and other distribution methods2 and 7,c7 convenient and economic refueling of vehicles1 locomotives1 maritime vessels1 or planes-- 7i7 at central refueling stations2 or 7ii7 through distributed onsite generation2 7#g7 advanced vehicle1 locomotive1 maritime vessel1 or plane technologies1 including-- 7,a7 engine and emission control systems2 7,b7 energy storage1 electric propulsion1 and hybrid systems2 7,c7 automotive1 locomotive1 maritime vessel1 or plane materials2 and 7,d7 other advanced vehicle1 locomotive1 maritime vessel1 or plane technologies2 7#h7 storage of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrier fuels1 including the development of materials for safe and economic storage in gaseous1 liquid1 or solid form2 7#i7 the development of safe1 durable1 affordable1 and efficient fuel cells1 including fuel-flexible fuel cell power systems1 improved manufacturing processes1 high-temperature membranes1 cost-effective fuel processing for natural gas1 fuel cell stack and system reliability1 low-temperature operation1 and cold start capability2 7#aj7 the ability of domestic clean hydrogen equipment manufacturers to manufacture commercially available competitive technologies in the ,united ,states2 7#aa7 the use of clean hydrogen in the transportation sector1 including in light-1 medium-1 and heavy-duty vehicles1 rail transport1 aviation1 and maritime applications2 and 7#ab7 in coordination with relevant agencies1 the development of appropriate1 uniform codes and standards for the safe and consistent deployment and commercialization of clean hydrogen production1 processing1 delivery1 and end-use technologies4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,targets ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish targets for the program to address near-term 7up to #b years71 mid-term 7up to #g years71 and long-term 7up to #ae years7 challenges to the advancement of clean hydrogen systems and technologies4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,stat4 #eii7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hje and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #hje4 ,clean hydrogen research and development program4 4 #e4 ,additional clean hydrogen programs ,title ,,viii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #hac through #haf as sections #hah through #hba1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #hab the following3 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrogen hubs 7a7 ,definition of regional clean hydrogen hub ,in this section1 the term regional clean hydrogen hub means a network of clean hydrogen producers1 potential clean hydrogen consumers1 and connective infrastructure located in close proximity4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to support the development of at least #d regional clean hydrogen hubs that-- 7#a7 demonstrably aid the achievement of the clean hydrogen production standard developed under section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 demonstrate the production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and end-use of clean hydrogen2 and 7#c7 can be developed into a national clean hydrogen network to facilitate a clean hydrogen economy4 7c7 ,selection of regional clean hydrogen hubs 7#a7 ,solicitation of proposals ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 the ,secretary shall solicit proposals for regional clean hydrogen hubs4 7#b7 ,selection of hubs ,not later than #a year after the deadline for the submission of proposals under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall select at least #d regional clean hydrogen hubs to be developed under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall select regional clean hydrogen hubs under paragraph 7#b7 using the following criteria3 7,a7 ,feedstock diversity ,to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels2 7ii7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the production of clean hydrogen from renewable energy2 and 7iii7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the production of clean hydrogen from nuclear energy4 7,b7 ,end-use diversity ,to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the electric power generation sector2 7ii7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the industrial sector2 7iii7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the residential and commercial heating sector2 and 7iv7 at least #a regional clean hydrogen hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the transportation sector4 7,c7 ,geographic diversity ,to the maximum extent practicable1 each regional clean hydrogen hub-- 7i7 shall be located in a different region of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 shall use energy resources that are abundant in that region4 7,d7 ,hubs in natural gas-producing regions ,to the maximum extent practicable1 at least #b regional clean hydrogen hubs shall be located in the regions of the ,united ,states with the greatest natural gas resources4 7,e7 ,employment ,the ,secretary shall give priority to regional clean hydrogen hubs that are likely to create opportunities for skilled training and long-term employment to the greatest number of residents of the region4 7,f7 ,additional criteria ,the ,secretary may take into consideration other criteria that1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 are necessary or appropriate to carry out this title4 7#d7 ,funding of regional clean hydrogen hubs ,the ,secretary may make grants to each regional clean hydrogen hub selected under paragraph 7#b7 to accelerate commercialization of1 and demonstrate the production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and end-use of1 clean hydrogen4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #had4 ,national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap 7a7 ,development 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the programs established under sections #hje and #hac1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of relevant offices of the ,department1 shall develop a technologically and economically feasible national strategy and roadmap to facilitate widescale production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and use of clean hydrogen4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on-- 7,a7 establishing a standard of hydrogen production that achieves the standard developed under section #hbb7;a71 including interim goals towards meeting that standard2 7,b7 7i7 clean hydrogen production and use from natural gas1 coal1 renewable energy sources1 nuclear energy1 and biomass2 and 7ii7 identifying potential barriers1 pathways1 and opportunities1 including ,federal policy needs1 to transition to a clean hydrogen economy2 7,c7 identifying-- 7i7 economic opportunities for the production1 processing1 transport1 storage1 and use of clean hydrogen that exist in the major shale natural gas-producing regions of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 economic opportunities for the production1 processing1 transport1 storage1 and use of clean hydrogen that exist for merchant nuclear power plants operating in deregulated markets2 and 7iii7 environmental risks associated with potential deployment of clean hydrogen technologies in those regions1 and ways to mitigate those risks2 7,d7 approaches1 including substrategies1 that reflect geographic diversity across the country1 to advance clean hydrogen based on resources1 industry sectors1 environmental benefits1 and economic impacts in regional economies2 7,e7 identifying opportunities to use1 and barriers to using1 existing infrastructure1 including all components of the natural gas infrastructure system1 the carbon dioxide pipeline infrastructure system1 end-use local distribution networks1 end-use power generators1 ,,lng terminals1 industrial users of natural gas1 and residential and commercial consumers of natural gas1 for clean hydrogen deployment2 7,f7 identifying the needs for and barriers and pathways to developing clean hydrogen hubs 7including1 where appropriate1 clean hydrogen hubs coupled with carbon capture1 utilization1 and storage hubs7 that-- 7i7 are regionally dispersed across the ,united ,states and can leverage natural gas to the maximum extent practicable2 7ii7 can demonstrate the efficient production1 processing1 delivery1 and use of clean hydrogen2 7iii7 include transportation corridors and modes of transportation1 including transportation of clean hydrogen by pipeline and rail and through ports2 and 7iv7 where appropriate1 could serve as joint clean hydrogen and carbon capture1 utilization1 and storage hubs2 7,g7 prioritizing activities that improve the ability of the ,department to develop tools to model1 analyze1 and optimize single-input1 multiple-output integrated hybrid energy systems and multiple-input1 multiple-output integrated hybrid energy systems that maximize efficiency in providing hydrogen1 high-value heat1 electricity1 and chemical synthesis services2 7,h7 identifying the appropriate points of interaction between and among ,federal agencies involved in the production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and use of clean hydrogen and clarifying the responsibilities of those ,federal agencies1 and potential regulatory obstacles and recommendations for modifications1 in order to support the deployment of clean hydrogen2 and 7,i7 identifying geographic zones or regions in which clean hydrogen technologies could efficiently and economically be introduced in order to transition existing infrastructure to rely on clean hydrogen1 in support of decarbonizing all relevant sectors of the economy4 7b7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress the clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress updates to the clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every #c years after the date on which the ,secretary initially submits the report and roadmap4 #hae4 ,clean hydrogen manufacturing and recycling 7a7 ,clean hydrogen manufacturing initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the programs established under sections #hje and #hac1 the ,secretary shall award multiyear grants to1 and enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or any other agreements authorized under this ,act or other ,federal law with1 eligible entities 7as determined by the ,secretary7 for research1 development1 and demonstration projects to advance new clean hydrogen production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and use equipment manufacturing technologies and techniques4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants or entering into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall give priority to clean hydrogen equipment manufacturing projects that-- 7,a7 increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness in-- 7i7 the manufacturing process2 and 7ii7 the use of resources1 including existing energy infrastructure2 7,b7 support domestic supply chains for materials and components2 7,c7 identify and incorporate nonhazardous alternative materials for components and devices2 7,d7 operate in partnership with tribal energy development organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organizations1 or territories or freely associated ,states2 or 7,e7 are located in economically distressed areas of the major natural gas-producing regions of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,evaluation ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct1 and make available to the public and the relevant committees of ,congress1 an independent review of the progress of the projects carried out through grants awarded1 or contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other agreements entered into1 under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,clean hydrogen technology recycling research1 development1 and demonstration program 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the programs established under sections #hje and #hac1 the ,secretary shall award multiyear grants to1 and enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or any other agreements authorized under this ,act or other ,federal law with1 eligible entities for research1 development1 and demonstration projects to create innovative and practical approaches to increase the reuse and recycling of clean hydrogen technologies1 including by-- 7,a7 increasing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the recovery of raw materials from clean hydrogen technology components and systems1 including enabling technologies such as electrolyzers and fuel cells2 7,b7 minimizing environmental impacts from the recovery and disposal processes2 7,c7 addressing any barriers to the research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercialization of technologies and processes for the disassembly and recycling of devices used for clean hydrogen production1 processing1 delivery1 storage1 and use2 7,d7 developing alternative materials1 designs1 manufacturing processes1 and other aspects of clean hydrogen technologies2 7,e7 developing alternative disassembly and resource recovery processes that enable efficient1 cost-effective1 and environmentally responsible disassembly of1 and resource recovery from1 clean hydrogen technologies2 and 7,f7 developing strategies to increase consumer acceptance of1 and participation in1 the recycling of fuel cells4 7#b7 ,dissemination of results ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public and the relevant committees of ,congress the results of the projects carried out through grants awarded1 or contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other agreements entered into1 under paragraph 7#a71 including any educational and outreach materials developed by the projects4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #haf4 ,clean hydrogen electrolysis program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,electrolysis ,the term electrolysis means a process that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen4 7#b7 ,electrolyzer ,the term electrolyzer means a system that produces hydrogen using electrolysis4 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a research1 development1 demonstration1 commercialization1 and deployment program for purposes of commercialization to improve the efficiency1 increase the durability1 and reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen using electrolyzers4 7c7 ,goals ,the goals of the program are-- 7#a7 to reduce the cost of hydrogen produced using electrolyzers to less than #b per kilogram of hydrogen by #bjbf2 and 7#b7 any other goals the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 7d7 ,demonstration projects ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall fund demonstration projects-- 7#a7 to demonstrate technologies that produce clean hydrogen using electrolyzers2 and 7#b7 to validate information on the cost1 efficiency1 durability1 and feasibility of commercial deployment of the technologies described in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,focus ,the program shall focus on research relating to1 and the development1 demonstration1 and deployment of-- 7#a7 low-temperature electrolyzers1 including liquid-alkaline electrolyzers1 membrane-based electrolyzers1 and other advanced electrolyzers1 capable of converting intermittent sources of electric power to clean hydrogen with enhanced efficiency and durability2 7#b7 high-temperature electrolyzers that combine electricity and heat to improve the efficiency of clean hydrogen production2 7#c7 advanced reversible fuel cells that combine the functionality of an electrolyzer and a fuel cell2 7#d7 new highly active1 selective1 and durable electrolyzer catalysts and electro-catalysts that-- 7,a7 greatly reduce or eliminate the need for platinum group metals2 and 7,b7 enable electrolysis of complex mixtures with impurities1 including seawater2 7#e7 modular electrolyzers for distributed energy systems and the bulk-power system 7as defined in section #bae7;a7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a7772 7#f7 low-cost membranes or electrolytes and separation materials that are durable in the presence of impurities or seawater2 7#g7 improved component design and material integration1 including with respect to electrodes1 porous transport layers and bipolar plates1 and balance-of-system components1 to allow for scale-up and domestic manufacturing of electrolyzers at a high volume2 7#h7 clean hydrogen storage technologies2 7#i7 technologies that integrate hydrogen production with-- 7,a7 clean hydrogen compression and drying technologies2 7,b7 clean hydrogen storage2 and 7,c7 transportation or stationary systems2 and 7#aj7 integrated systems that combine hydrogen production with renewable power or nuclear power generation technologies1 including hybrid systems with hydrogen storage4 7f7 ,grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities for projects that the ,secretary determines would provide the greatest progress toward achieving the goal of the program described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with eligible entities and ,federal agencies for projects that the ,secretary determines would further the purpose of the program described in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,eligibility2 applications 7,a7 ,in general ,the eligibility of an entity to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b71 or to receive funding for a demonstration project under subsection 7d7 shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b71 or to receive funding for a demonstration project under subsection 7d7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the program #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 #hag4 ,laboratory management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory shall be the lead ,national ,laboratory for purposes of carrying out the programs established under sections #hac1 #hae1 and #haf4 7b7 ,collaboration2 clearinghouse ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with-- 7,a7 other ,national ,laboratories2 7,b7 institutions of higher education2 7,c7 research institutes2 7,d7 industrial researchers2 and 7,e7 international researchers2 and 7#b7 act as a clearinghouse to collect information from1 and distribute information to1 the ,national ,laboratories and other entities described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a74 4 #f4 ,clean hydrogen production qualifications 7a7 ,in general ,the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 7as amended by section #e7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hbb4 ,clean hydrogen production qualifications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,hydrogen ,energy ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and after taking into account input from industry and other stakeholders1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall develop an initial standard for the carbon intensity of clean hydrogen production that shall apply to activities carried out under this title4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the standard developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 support clean hydrogen production from each source described in section #hje7;e77#b72 7,b7 define the term clean hydrogen to mean hydrogen produced with a carbon intensity equal to or less than #b kilograms of carbon dioxide-equivalent produced at the site of production per kilogram of hydrogen produced2 and 7,c7 take into consideration technological and economic feasibility4 7#b7 ,adjustment ,not later than the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary develops the standard under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and after taking into account input from industry and other stakeholders1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall-- 7,a7 determine whether the definition of clean hydrogen required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 should be adjusted below the standard described in that paragraph2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary determines the adjustment described in subparagraph 7,a7 is appropriate1 carry out the adjustment4 7c7 ,application ,the standard developed under subsection 7a7 shall apply to clean hydrogen production from renewable1 fossil fuel with carbon capture1 utilization1 and sequestration technologies1 nuclear1 and other fuel sources using any applicable production technology4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,stat4 #eii7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #hac through #haf and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrogen hubs4 ,sec4 #had4 ,national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,clean hydrogen manufacturing and recycling4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,clean hydrogen electrolysis program4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,laboratory management4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,technology transfer ,sec4 #hai4 ,miscellaneous provisions4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,cost sharing4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,savings clause4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,clean hydrogen production qualifications4 4