Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act of 2007

To amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for other purposes.

10/9/2007--Introduced.
Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel fuel sold in the United States contains the volume of biodie more...sel specified for 2008 through 2012. Requires the Administrator to determine the volume for 2013 and thereafter based on a review of the program. Requires at least 80% of the minimum applicable volume for each of 2008 through 2012 to be biodiesel.
Requires the biodiesel fuel standards to contain compliance provisions applicable to refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers. Prohibits such standards from restricting geographic areas in which biodiesel may be used or imposing any per-gallon obligation for the use of biodiesel.
Authorizes the Administrator to reduce the quantity of biodiesel required by a specified amount if market circumstances would make the price of biodiesel fuel unreasonable.
Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede any biodiesel mandate provided in any state or local law enacted as of January 1, 2008. Requires the Administrator to:
(1) promulgate regulations to ensure that only high-quality biodiesel that is consistent with appropriate International standards is introduced into commerce; and
(2) establish an inspection program to ensure that biodiesel and biodiesel blends entering commerce meet such standards. Prohibits the production of distribution of biodiesel, a biodiesel blend, or any bio-based diesel replacement that does not meet American Society of Testing and Materials standards, regardless of whether the Administrator promulgates such regulations. Requires retail diesel fuel pumps to be labeled to inform consumers of the percent of biodiesel in the biodiesel blend.

Sponsor

• Rep. Baron Hill [D, IN-9]
• and 20 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]
  • Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1]
  • Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D, MO-5]
  • Rep. Samuel Graves [R, MO-6]
  • Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin [D, SD-0]
  • Rep. Kenny Hulshof [R, MO-9]
  • Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9]
  • Rep. Thomas Latham [R, IA-4]
  • Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D, IL-3]
  • Rep. David Loebsack [D, IA-2]
  • Rep. Donald Manzullo [R, IL-16]
  • Rep. James McDermott [D, WA-7]
  • Rep. Dennis Moore [D, KS-3]
  • Rep. Collin Peterson [D, MN-7]
  • Rep. Earl Pomeroy [D, ND-0]
  • Rep. John Shimkus [R, IL-19]
  • Rep. Ike Skelton [D, MO-4]
  • Rep. Mark Souder [R, IN-3]
  • Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]
  • Rep. Timothy Walberg [R, MI-7]
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Committees

• House Energy and Commerce
• 1 more
  • House Energy and Commerce
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Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to H.R.3781

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
October 09, 2007

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Blog Coverage

October 15, 2007 NBB Issues a Legislative Action Alert!

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the national biodiesel industry need your assistance in contacting your US Representative in support of HR 3781, and both of your Senators in support of S. 1616, "The Biodiesel Promotion and ...

Source: Wisconsin Biodiesel Report
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October 15, 2007 Big biodiesel bill that needs support!

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the national biodiesel industry need your assistance in contacting your US Representative in support of HR 3781, and both of your Senators in support of S. 1616, "The Biodiesel Promotion and ...

Source: biodieselnow - Renewable biodiesel fuel:...
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October 08, 2007 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 3781: To amend the Clean Air Act to ...

Rep. Baron Hill [D-IN] introduced HR 3781: To amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for other purposes. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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