The Secretary shall, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, make competitive grants to eligible entities to educate governmental and private entities that operate vehicle fleets, other interested entities (as determined by the Secretary), and the public about the benefits of biodiesel fuel use.
To receive a grant under subsection (b), an entity shall—
(1) be a nonprofit organization or institution of higher education;
(2) have demonstrated knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution; and
(3) have demonstrated the ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy.
Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.
(Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, §9006, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, §9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1315, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title IX, §9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2076; amended Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, §701(f)(5), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2365.)
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