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 121 STAT. 614

PUBLIC LAW 110–69—AUG. 9, 2007

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(b) DEFINITION OF HYDROCARBON SYSTEMS SCIENCE.—In this section: (1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘hydrocarbon systems science’’ means a science involving natural gas or other petroleum exploration, development, or production. (2) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘hydrocarbon systems science’’ includes— (A) petroleum or reservoir engineering; (B) environmental geoscience; (C) petrophysics; (D) geophysics; (E) geochemistry; (F) petroleum geology; (G) ocean engineering; (H) environmental engineering; and (I) computer science, as computer science relates to a science described in this subsection. (c) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish, in accordance with this section, a program to expand and enhance institution of higher education hydrocarbon systems science educational capabilities. (d) HYDROCARBON SYSTEMS SCIENCE PROGRAM EXPANSION GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award up to 3 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher education that establish new academic degree programs in hydrocarbon systems science. (2) ELIGIBILITY.—In evaluating grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that involve partnerships with the National Laboratories, including the National Energy Technology Laboratory, or other hydrocarbon systems scientific entities, as determined by the Secretary. (3) CRITERIA.—Criteria for a grant awarded under this subsection shall be based on— (A) the potential to attract new students to the program; (B) academic rigor; and (C) the ability to offer hands-on learning opportunities. (4) DURATION AND AMOUNT.— (A) DURATION.—A grant under this subsection may be up to 5 years in duration. (B) AMOUNT.—An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection shall be eligible for up to $1,000,000 for each year of the grant period. (5) USE OF FUNDS.—An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to— (A) recruit and retain new faculty; (B) develop core and specialized course content; (C) encourage collaboration between faculty and researchers in the hydrocarbon systems science field; and (D) support outreach efforts to recruit students. (e) HYDROCARBON SYSTEMS SCIENCE COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award up to 5 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher

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