; (B) a public or private entity; or (C) a State, local, or Tribal government. (3) Feedstock The term feedstock means excess woody and agricultural biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Biochar application demonstration projects (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall conduct performance-driven research and development, education, technical assistance, outreach, and demonstration projects for the purpose of facilitating the use of biochar, developing additional biochar applications, and commercializing biochar in accordance with this subsection. (2) Location of demonstration projects The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, establish a biochar application demonstration project in each Forest Service region. (3) Activities In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) conduct research and development, education, technical assistance, outreach, and demonstration projects— (i) in close coordination with the Forest Products Lab after receipt of input from the forest products industry, conservation organizations, and institutions of higher education; and (ii) that meets measurable performance goals for the achievement of the priorities described in paragraph (4); and (B) enter into partnerships and provide financial and technical assistance to carry out demonstration projects with eligible entities that –— (i) acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy; (ii) develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, including mobile and permanent units; (iii) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (iv) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities