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 PUBLIC LAW 110–140—DEC. 19, 2007

121 STAT. 1535

the advancement of vehicle fuel systems and the combination of hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric drive platforms with natural gas vehicle systems using biogas. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and to the Committee on Science and Technology and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, a report that describes the results of the study, including any recommendations of the Secretary. SEC. 228. ALGAL BIOMASS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report on the progress of the research and development that is being conducted on the use of algae as a feedstock for the production of biofuels. (b) CONTENTS.—The report shall identify continuing research and development challenges and any regulatory or other barriers found by the Secretary that hinder the use of this resource, as well as recommendations on how to encourage and further its development as a viable transportation fuel. SEC. 229. BIOFUELS AND BIOREFINERY INFORMATION CENTER.

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(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.

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