Carbon utilization program

The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, and demonstration for carbon utilization— to assess and monitor— Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, as part of the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a 2-year demonstration program in each of the 2 major coal-producing regions of the United States for the purpose of partnering with private institutions in coal mining regions to accelerate the commercial deployment of coal-carbon products. Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to use in accordance with subparagraph (D). To be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph, an entity shall be— Eligible entities desiring a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. An eligible entity shall use a grant received under this paragraph to procure and use commercial or industrial products that— Activities under this subsection shall be subject to the cost-sharing requirements of section 16352 of this title. In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish and operate a national Carbon Utilization Research Center (referred to in this subsection as the “Center”), which shall focus on early stage research and development activities including— The Secretary shall— In selecting the Center under this subsection, the Secretary shall prioritize carbon utilization research centers in existence on December 27, 2020. The Center established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than 5 years, subject to the availability of appropriations. On the expiration of any period of support of the Center, the Secretary may renew support for the Center, on a merit-reviewed basis, for a period of not more than 5 years. Consistent with the existing authorities of the Department, the Secretary may terminate the Center for cause during the performance period. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section— The Secretary shall coordinate the activities authorized in this section with the activities authorized in section 16298 of this title as part of one consolidated program at the Department. Nothing in section 16298 of this title shall be construed as limiting the authorities provided in this section.