S.Amdt. 1392Senate108th Congress (2003-2005)

To provide for a renewable production of hydrogen demonstration and commercial application program.

What it does: Adds SEC. 8____. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PROGRAM on page 290, between lines 19 and 20
Sponsored by Tom HarkinSen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Submitted July 25, 2003

What it changes

1 change to S. 14

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  1. Adds SEC. 8____. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PROGRAM on page 290, between lines 19 and 20

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    Inserted: SEC. 8____. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PROGRAM.

    Inserted: (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to assist projects for the demonstration and commercial application of the production of hydrogen from renewable resources.

    Inserted: (b) Scope.--A project funded with assistance under this section may include an element other than production of hydrogen if the Secretary determines that the element contributes to the overall efficiency and commercial viability of the technology employed in the project, including--

    Inserted: (1) joint production of hydrogen and other commercial products from biomass; and

    Inserted: (2) renewable production of hydrogen and use of the hydrogen at a single farm location.

    Inserted: (c) Cost Sharing; Merit Review.--A project carried out using funds made available under this section shall be subject to the cost sharing and merit review requirements under sections 982 and 983, respectively.

    Inserted: (d) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section--

    Inserted: (1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and

    Inserted: (2) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.

    Original wording

    On page 290, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:

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As printed

SA 1392. Mr. BINGAMAN (for Mr. Harkin) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 14, to enhance the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes; as follows:

On page 290, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:

SEC. 8____. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN DEMONSTRATION AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to assist projects for the demonstration and commercial application of the production of hydrogen from renewable resources.

(b) Scope.--A project funded with assistance under this section may include an element other than production of hydrogen if the Secretary determines that the element contributes to the overall efficiency and commercial viability of the technology employed in the project, including--

(1) joint production of hydrogen and other commercial products from biomass; and

(2) renewable production of hydrogen and use of the hydrogen at a single farm location.

(c) Cost Sharing; Merit Review.--A project carried out using funds made available under this section shall be subject to the cost sharing and merit review requirements under sections 982 and 983, respectively.

(d) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section--

(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and

(2) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.

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Senate amendment submitted

July 25, 2003

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1392 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

July 25, 2003

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1392 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Harkin.(consideration: CR S9941-9942; text: CR S9941)

July 25, 2003

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Amendment SA 1392 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S9941-9942; text: CR S9941) To provide for a renewable production of hydrogen demonstration and commercial application program.

July 25, 2003

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Amendment SA 1392 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

July 25, 2003