COST SHARING AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION.

SEC. 617. COST SHARING AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION.(a) Federal Share.—The Federal share of costs of projects funded under this subtitle shall be in accordance with section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.(b) Organization and Administration of Programs.—Programs under this subtitle shall incorporate the following elements:(1) The Secretary shall coordinate with, and where appropriate may provide funds in furtherance of the purposes of 121 STAT. 1683 this subtitle to, other Department of Energy research and development programs focused on drilling, subsurface characterization, and other related technologies.(2) In evaluating proposals, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that demonstrate clear evidence of employing a systems approach.(3) The Secretary shall coordinate and consult with the appropriate Federal land management agencies in selecting proposals for funding under this subtitle.(4) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter or affect any law relating to the management or protection of Federal lands.