H.R. 1687 (112th): Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 03, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 3, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 03, 2011
Referred to Committee May 03, 2011
Cosponsors
28 cosponsors (16D, 12R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the United States.

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Last updated May 03, 2011.
6 pages

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5/3/2011--Introduced.
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 - Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least:
(1) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2014,
(2) 80% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and
(3) 95% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.
Defines "qualified vehicle" as:
(1) a vehicle that operates solely on natural gas, hydrogen, or biodiesel;
(2) a flexible fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline, E85, and M85;
(3) a plug-in electric drive vehicle; or
(4) a vehicle propelled solely by fuel cell or by something other than an internal combustion engine.
Authorizes a manufacturer to request an exemption from such requirement from the Secretary of Transportation (DOT).

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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:

United States Code

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 85: AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
  • Subchapter II: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOVING SOURCES
  • Part A: Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards
  • Section 7550: Definitions
  • Chapter 134: ENERGY POLICY
  • Subchapter III: AVAILABILITY AND USE OF REPLACEMENT FUELS, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELED PRIVATE VEHICLES
  • Section 13258: Credits

Other Citations

  • 49 U.S.C. Chapter 329