### Question
What does biomass mean?


### Answer
**Biomass** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 6865*:

> any organic matter that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including agricultural crops and trees, wood and wood wastes and residues, plants (including aquatic plants), grasses, residues, fibers, and animal wastes, municipal wastes, and other waste materials

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6865*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE-RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS > Part A-Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons**

