116 STAT. 478 PUBLIC LAW 107-171—MAY 13, 2002 as to assure that the biobased products content required is consistent with the requirements of this section, without violating the limitations of subsection (c)(2)(A) through (C). Federal agencies shall adopt one of the options set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) or a substantially equivalent alternative, for inclusion in the procurement program, (h) LABELING. — (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a voluntary program under which the Secretary authorizes producers of biobased products to use the label "U.S.D.A Certified Biobased Product". Deadline. (2) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. — Within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall issue criteria for determining which products may qualify to receive the label under paragraph (1). The criteria shall encourage the purchase of products with the maximum biobased content, and should, to the maximum extent possible, be consistent with the guidelines issued under subsection (e). (3) USE OF THE LABEL.— The Secretary shall ensure that the label referred to in paragraph (1) is used only on products that meet the criteria issued pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) RECOGNITION.— The Secretary shall establish a voluntary program to recognize Federal agencies and private entities that use a substantial amount of biobased products. (i) LIMITATION. — Nothing in this section shall apply to the procurement of motor vehicle fuels or electricity, (j) FUNDING. — (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) FUNDING FOR TESTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS.— (A) IN GENERAL. —Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to support testing of biobased products to carry out this section. (B) USE OF FUNDS. —Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) may be used to support contracts or cooperative agreements with entities that have experience and special skills to conduct such testing. (C) PRIORITY. —At the discretion of the Secretary, the Secretary may give priority to the testing of products for which private sector firms provide cost sharing for the testing. 7 USC 8103. SEC. 9003. BIOREFINERY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. (a) PURPOSE. —The purpose of this section is to assist in the development of new and emerging technologies for the use of biomass, including lignocellulosic biomass, so as to— (1) develop transportation and other fuels, chemicals, and energy from renewable sources; (2) increase the energy independence of the United States; (3) provide beneficial effects on conservation, public health, and the environment; (4) diversify markets for raw agricultural and forestry products; and
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