This bill would change the Clean Air Act to allow fuel for ocean-going vessels to be treated as additional renewable fuel for the federal renewable fuel credit program. It amends section 211(o)(1)(A) to add "fuel for ocean-going vessels" to the list of fossil fuels that may generate renewable fuel credits. The change would apply beginning the second calendar year after the law is enacted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue any necessary implementing regulations within 1 year of enactment and must submit a report to the House and Senate committees named in the bill within 1 year after the final regulations are published describing implementation.
If you produce, sell, or use fuel for ocean-going vessels, this bill would make that fuel eligible to be counted for renewable fuel credits under the existing program, subject to EPA regulations. If you are not involved with marine fuels or the renewable fuel program, No publicly available information on direct effects to you. Details will depend on EPA's rulemaking.
No publicly available information on costs or budget effects. The bill requires EPA to write regulations and prepare a report, but the text does not include cost estimates or budgetary details.
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