Sec. 6. National Marine Energy Centers
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Section 634 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17213 ) is amended by striking subsections
(a)and
(b)and inserting the following: The Secretary shall award grants to institutions of higher education for continuation and expansion of the research, development, and testing activities at the National Marine Energy Centers established as of January 1, 2019, and the establishment of new National Marine Energy Centers. In selecting locations for new Centers, the Secretary shall consider one of the following criteria: Hosts an existing marine energy research and development program in coordination with an engineering program at an institution of higher education. Has proven expertise to support environmental and policy-related issues associated with the harnessing of energy in the marine environment. Has access to and utilizes marine resources. The Centers shall coordinate among themselves, the Department and the National Laboratories to— advance research, development, and demonstration of marine energy technologies; support in-water testing and demonstration of marine energy technologies, including facilities capable of testing— marine energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales; a variety of technologies in multiple test berths at a single location; and arrays of technology devices; and serve as information clearinghouses for the marine energy industry by collecting and disseminating information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and managing marine energy resources and energy systems. The Secretary shall carry out the program under this section in compliance with section 988(b)(4) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ). .
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