S. 3428 (112th): Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act

Introduced:
Jul 24, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 24, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 24, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 24, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Environment and Public Works

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low.

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Last updated Jul 24, 2012.
4 pages

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7/24/2012--Introduced.
Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
(1) by November 30 each year, to determine and publish the estimated U.S. corn stocks-to-use ratio for the applicable crop year; and
(2) to waive the renewable fuel program's requirements for the next calendar year by reducing the national quantity of renewable fuel otherwise required by specified amounts based on the ratio determined.
Prohibits:
(1) waivers granted under this Act from affecting the volume of advanced biofuel under such program, or
(2) the Administrator from allowing any volume of conventional biofuel to be used to satisfy the requirement for advanced biofuel.

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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 7545: Regulation of fuels