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Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007

Introduced: May 15, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 6, 2008
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).
Jun 21, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jun 21, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-202.
Jun 13, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 13, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 6, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 6, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 31, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
May 15, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
May 15, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research and demonstration programs to expand marine renewable energy production, including: (1) study and comparison of existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; (2) investigation of utility grid and intermittency issues; (3) increased survivability of marine renewable energy extraction technologies, including development of corrosive-resistant materials; (4) a study of environmental impacts of such technologies and ways to address adverse impacts; and (5) establishment of protocols, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for how the ocean community may best interact with marine renewable energy devices.

Directs the Secretary to develop siting criteria for marine renewable energy generation projects prior to installation of such technologies.

Directs the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia of them) to establish National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers to serve as information clearinghouses for the marine renewable energy industry, collecting and disseminating information on best practices related to developing and managing enhanced marine renewable energy systems resources.

Authorizes the Secretary to give special consideration to historically black colleges and universities and land grant universities that meet prescribed criteria.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012, excluding certain ocean energy programs already receiving funds under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

What's happening now May 6, 2008

Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).

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