S 881
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
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This bill, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, amends the Clean Air Act to allow ocean-going vessels to qualify for renewable fuel credits. Specifically, it expands the definition of ‘renewable fuel’ to include fuel used in these vessels. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create regulations to implement this change and provide a report to Congress on its progress.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 881
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program.
This Act may be cited as the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
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fossil fuel present in home heating oil or jet fueland inserting
fossil fuel present in home heating oil, fuel for ocean-going vessels, or jet fuel.
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning with respect to the second calendar year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a).
Not later than 1 year after the date of promulgating the final regulations required under subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing the implementation of the amendment made by subsection (a) and the regulations promulgated under subsection (c).