Section 4-23-5.5-16 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2024] Coal research grant fund(a) As used in this section, "center" refers to the center for coal technology research established by IC 21-47-4-1.(b) The Indiana coal research grant fund is established for the purpose of providing grants for research and other projects designed to develop and expand markets for Indiana coal. The fund shall be administered by the office.(c) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following: (1) Appropriations from the general assembly.(2) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.(d) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.(f) The center shall establish:(1) amounts for grants under this section; and(2) criteria for awarding grants under this section.(g) A person, business, or manufacturer that wants a grant from the fund must file an application in the manner prescribed by the center.(h) The center shall appoint a panel of at least eight (8) members to review and make recommendations to the center about each application filed under this section. To be a member of the panel, an individual must be a scientist, a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1, or another professional who is familiar with coal combustion, coal properties, coal byproducts, and other coal uses.(i) The director of the office shall pursue available private and public sources of money for the fund.Repealed by P.L. 87-2024,SEC. 12, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 34-2013, SEC. 10, eff. 7/1/2013.As added by P.L. 24-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L. 159-2002, SEC.2; P.L. 171-2003, SEC.2; P.L. 1-2006, SEC.82; P.L. 2-2007, SEC.54.