To require that gasoline contain 10 percent ethanol by volume by 2015.
What it does: Adds SEC. 211. ETHANOL CONTENT OF GASOLINE on page 159, line 23
Sen. Mark Dayton (D-MN)Adds SEC. 211. ETHANOL CONTENT OF GASOLINE on page 159, line 23
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 211. ETHANOL CONTENT OF GASOLINE.
Inserted: (a) Definitions.--In this section:
Inserted: (1) Cellulosic biomass ethanol.--The term "cellulosic biomass ethanol" means ethanol derived from any lignocellulosic or hemicellulosic matter that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including--
Inserted: (A) dedicated energy crops and trees;
Inserted: (B) wood and wood residues;
Inserted: (C) plants;
Inserted: (D) grasses;
Inserted: (E) agricultural residues; and
Inserted: (F) fibers.
Inserted: (2) Waste derived ethanol.--The term "waste derived ethanol" means ethanol derived from--
Inserted: (A) animal wastes, including poultry fats and poultry wastes, and other waste materials; or
Inserted: (B) municipal solid waste.
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Inserted: (3) Ethanol.--The term "ethanol" means cellulosic biomass ethanol and waste derived ethanol.
Inserted: (b) Renewable Fuel Program.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations ensuring that each gallon of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the contiguous United States contains 10 percent ethanol by 2015.
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SA 790. Mr. DAYTON submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 159, after line 23, add the following:
SEC. 211. ETHANOL CONTENT OF GASOLINE.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Cellulosic biomass ethanol.--The term “cellulosic biomass ethanol” means ethanol derived from any lignocellulosic or hemicellulosic matter that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including--
(A) dedicated energy crops and trees;
(B) wood and wood residues;
(C) plants;
(D) grasses;
(E) agricultural residues; and
(F) fibers.
(2) Waste derived ethanol.--The term “waste derived ethanol” means ethanol derived from--
(A) animal wastes, including poultry fats and poultry wastes, and other waste materials; or
(B) municipal solid waste.
(3) Ethanol.--The term “ethanol” means cellulosic biomass ethanol and waste derived ethanol.
(b) Renewable Fuel Program.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations ensuring that each gallon of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the contiguous United States contains 10 percent ethanol by 2015.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 790 proposed by Senator Dayton.
June 21, 2005
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 790 proposed by Senator Dayton.
June 21, 2005
Amendment SA 790 proposed by Senator Dayton. (consideration: CR S6878-6880; text: CR S6878) To require that gasoline contain 10 percent ethanol by volume by 2015.
June 21, 2005
Proposed amendment SA 790 withdrawn in Senate.
June 21, 2005
Senate amendment submitted
June 16, 2005