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7 U.S.C. § 8107 — Rural Energy for America Program

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7 U.S.C. § 8107 — Rural Energy for America Program

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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a Rural Energy for America Program to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses through— (1) grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance; and (2) financial assistance for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems. **(b) Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses— (A) to become more energy efficient; and (B) to use renewable energy technologies and resources. (2) **Eligible entities** — An eligible entity under this subsection is— (A) a unit of State, tribal, or local government; (B) a land-grant college or university or other institution of higher education; (C) a rural electric cooperative or public power entity; (D) a council (as defined in [section 3451 of title 16](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3451&num=0&edition=prelim)); and (E) any other similar entity, as determined by the Secretary. (3) **Selection criteria** — In reviewing applications of eligible entities to receive grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider— (A) the ability and expertise of the eligible entity in providing professional energy audits and renewable energy assessments; (B) the geographic scope of the program proposed by the eligible entity in relation to the identified need; (C) the number of agricultural producers and rural small businesses to be assisted by the program; (D) the potential of the proposed program to produce energy savings and environmental benefits; (E) the plan of the eligible entity for performing outreach and providing information and assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses on the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy development; and (F) the ability of the eligible entity to leverage other sources of funding. (4) **Use of grant funds** — A recipient of a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the grant funds to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses by— (A) conducting and promoting energy audits; and (B) providing recommendations and information on how— (i) to improve the energy efficiency of the operations of the agricultural producers and rural small businesses; and (ii) to use renewable energy technologies and resources in the operations. (5) **Limitation** — Grant recipients may not use more than 5 percent of a grant for administrative expenses. (6) **Cost sharing** — A recipient of a grant under paragraph (1) that conducts an energy audit for an agricultural producer or rural small business under paragraph (4) shall require that, as a condition of the energy audit, the agricultural producer or rural small business pay at least 25 percent of the cost of the energy audit, which shall be retained by the eligible entity for the cost of the energy audit. **(c) Financial assistance for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems** (1) **In general** (A) *Assistance* — In addition to any similar authority, the Secretary shall provide— (i) loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses— (I) to purchase renewable energy systems, including systems that may be used to produce and sell electricity; and (II) to make energy efficiency improvements; and (ii) loan guarantees to agricultural producers to purchase and install energy efficient equipment or systems for agricultural production or processing that exceed— (I) energy efficiency building codes, if applicable; (II) Federal or State energy efficiency standards, if applicable; and (III) other energy efficiency standards determined appropriate by the Secretary. (B) *Limitations* — With respect to loan guarantees under subparagraph (A)(ii)— (i) if no codes or standards described in such subparagraph apply to the energy efficient equipment or system to be purchased or installed pursuant to such subparagraph, the Secretary shall require, to the maximum extent practicable, such equipment or system to meet the same efficiency measurements as the most efficient available equipment or system in the market; and (ii) the Secretary shall not provide such a loan guarantee for the purchase or installation of any energy efficient equipment or system unless more than one type of such equipment or system is available in the market. (2) **Award considerations** — In determining the amount of a loan guarantee or grant provided under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration, as applicable— (A) the type of renewable energy system to be purchased; (B) the estimated quantity of energy to be generated by the renewable energy system; (C) the expected environmental benefits of the renewable energy system; (D) the quantity of energy savings expected to be derived from the activity, as demonstrated by an energy audit; (E) the estimated period of time for the energy savings generated by the activity to equal the cost of the activity; (F) the expected energy efficiency of the renewable energy system; and (G) other appropriate factors. (3) **Limits** (A) *Grants* — The amount of a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the activity carried out using funds from the grant. (B) *Maximum amount of loan guarantees* — The amount of a loan guaranteed under this subsection shall not exceed $25,000,000. (C) *Maximum amount of combined grant and loan guarantee* — The combined amount of a grant and loan guaranteed under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the activity funded under this subsection. (D) *Loan guarantees for energy efficient equipment to agricultural producers* — Using funds made available under paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (f), in each fiscal year the Secretary may use for loan guarantees under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) an amount that does not exceed 15 percent of such funds. (4) **Tiered application process** (A) *In general* — In providing loan guarantees and grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall use a 3-tiered application process that reflects the size of proposed projects in accordance with this paragraph. (B) *Tier 1* — The Secretary shall establish a separate application process for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is not more than $80,000. (C) *Tier 2* — The Secretary shall establish a separate application process for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is greater than $80,000 but less than $200,000. (D) *Tier 3* — The Secretary shall establish a separate application process for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is equal to or greater than $200,000. (E) *Application process* — The Secretary shall establish an application, evaluation, and oversight process that is the most simplified for tier I projects and more comprehensive for each subsequent tier. **(d) Outreach** The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that adequate outreach relating to this section is being conducted at the State and local levels. **(e) Lower-cost activities** (1) **Limitation on use of funds** — Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall use not less than 20 percent of the funds made available under subsection (f) to provide grants of $20,000 or less. (2) **Exception** — Effective beginning on June 30 of each fiscal year, paragraph (1) shall not apply to funds made available under subsection (f) for the fiscal year. **(f) Funding** (1) **Mandatory funding** — Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section, to remain available until expended— (A) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; (B) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; (C) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; (D) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; and (E) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) **Audit and technical assistance funding** (A) *In general* — Subject to subparagraph (B), of the funds made available for each fiscal year under paragraph (1), 4 percent shall be available to carry out subsection (b). (B) *Other use* — Funds not obligated under subparagraph (A) by April 1 of each fiscal year to carry out subsection (b) shall become available to carry out subsection (c). (3) **Discretionary funding** — In addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

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7 U.S.C. § 8701 — Geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in [section 5602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5602&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher** — The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ([7 U.S.C. 2204](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2204&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 107–171). **(b) Authorization** Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c). **(c) Transportation** (1) **In general** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may provide direct reimbursement payments to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher to transport an agricultural commodity, or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity, during a fiscal year. (2) **Proof of eligibility** — To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1), a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher shall demonstrate to the Secretary that transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs occurred over a distance of more than 30 miles, as determined by the Secretary. (3) **Amount** (A) *In general* — Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of direct reimbursement payments made to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher under this section for a fiscal year shall equal the product obtained by multiplying— (i) the amount of costs incurred by the geographically di

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16 U.S.C. § 3451 — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) **Area plan** — The term “area plan” means a resource conservation and use plan developed through a locally led planning process by a council for a designated area of 1 or more States, or of land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, that includes 1 or more of the following elements: (A) A land conservation element, the purpose of which is to control erosion and sedimentation. (B) A water management element that provides 1 or more clear environmental or conservation benefits, the purpose of which is to provide for— (i) the conservation, use, and quality of water, including irrigation and rural water supplies; (ii) the mitigation of floods and high water tables; (iii) the repair and improvement of reservoirs; (iv) the improvement of agricultural water management; and (v) the improvement of water quality. (C) A community development element, the purpose of which is to improve— (i) the development of resources-based industries; (ii) the protection of rural industries from natural resource hazards; (iii) the development of adequate rural water and waste disposal systems; (iv) the improvement of recreation facilities; (v) the improvement in the quality of rural housing; (vi) the provision of adequate health and education facilities; (vii) the satisfaction of essential transportation and communication needs; and (viii) the promotion of food security, economic development, and education. (D) A land management element, the purpose of which is— (i) energy conservation, including the production of energy crops; (ii) the protection of agricultural land, as appropriate, from conversion to other uses; (iii) farmland protection; and (iv) the protection of fis

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7 U.S.C. § 8106 — Biodiesel fuel education program

**(a) Establishment** 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. **(b) Eligible entities** 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. **(c) Consultation** In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy. **(d) Authorization of appropriations** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

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7 U.S.C. § 8711 — Definition of Secretary

In this Act, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

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7 U.S.C. § 8107 — Rural Energy for America Program

Page 2165 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 8107 Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 8105, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9005, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 480, related to an energy audit and renewable energy development program, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 110–246. AMENDMENTS 2023—Subsec. (g)(1)(F). Pub. L. 118–22 substituted ‘‘2024’’ for ‘‘2023’’. 2018—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 115–334, § 9005(1), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, sub- stituted ‘‘The Secretary shall’’ for ‘‘The Secretary may’’ and added par. (2). Subsec. (g)(1)(F). Pub. L. 115–334, § 9005(2)(A), added subpar. (F). Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 9005(2)(B), substituted ‘‘2019 through 2023’’ for ‘‘2014 through 2018’’. 2014—Subsec. (g)(1)(E). Pub. L. 113–79, § 9005(1), added subpar. (E). Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 9005(2), substituted ‘‘$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ for ‘‘$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013’’. 2013—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 112–240 substituted ‘‘2013’’ for ‘‘2012’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2023 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 118–22 to be applied and ad- ministered as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2023, see section 102(g) of Pub. L. 118–22, set out in an Extension of Agri- cultural Programs note under section 9001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2013 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 112–240 effective Sept. 30, 2012, see section 701(j) of Pub. L. 112–240, set out in a 1-Year Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 8701 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE Enactment of this sect

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