((a)) ** Establishment** As soon as possible after , the Secretary of Energy (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall establish a research and development program on produced water to develop—
((1)) new technologies and practices to reduce the environmental impact; and
((2)) opportunities for reprocessing of produced water at natural gas or oil development sites.
((b)) ** Prioritization** In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that develop and bring to market—
((1)) effective systems for on-site management or repurposing of produced water; and
((2)) new technologies or approaches to reduce the environmental impact of produced water on local water sources and the environment.
((c)) ** Conduct of program** In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out science-based research and development activities to pursue—
((1)) improved efficiency, technologies, and techniques for produced water recycling stations; and
((2)) alternative approaches to treating, reusing, storing, or decontaminating produced water.
((d)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.