; (2) the activities carried out using the grants; (3) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government; (4) the rate of employment for participants after completing a job training and education program carried out using a grant; and (5) an assessment of the results achieved by the program. (m) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021. H Recycling 3701. Recycled carbon fiber (a) Study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study on— (A) the technology of recycled carbon fiber and production waste carbon fiber; and (B) the potential lifecycle energy savings and economic impact of recycled carbon fiber. (2) Factors for consideration In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider— (A) the quantity of recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber that would make the use of recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber economically viable; (B) any existing or potential barriers to recycling carbon fiber or using recycled carbon fiber; (C) any financial incentives that may be necessary for the development of recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber; (D) the potential lifecycle savings in energy from producing recycled carbon fiber, as compared to producing new carbon fiber; (E) the best uses for recycled carbon fiber; (F) the potential reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from producing recycled carbon fiber, as compared to producing new carbon fiber; (G) the economic benefits gained from using recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber; (H) workforce training and skills needed to address labor demands in the development of recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber