S.Amdt. 3220

SA 3220. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to
provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United
States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table;
as follows:

Beginning on page 325, strike line 9 and all that follows
through page 327, line 5 and insert the following:
(1) Definition of recycled carbon fiber.--In this
subsection, the term ``recycled carbon fiber'' includes--
(A) carbon fiber composite recycling; and
(B) carbon fiber recovery or reuse of carbon fiber
composites and the components of carbon fiber composites.
(2) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on--
(A) the technology of recycled carbon fiber, carbon fiber
recovery, and production waste carbon fiber; and
(B) the potential lifecycle energy savings and economic
impact of recycled carbon fiber and carbon fiber recovery.
(3) Factors for consideration.--In conducting the study
under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider--
(A) the quantity of recycled carbon fiber, recovered carbon
fiber, or production waste carbon fiber that would make the
use of recycled carbon fiber, carbon fiber recovery, or
production waste carbon fiber economically viable;
(B) any existing or potential barriers to carbon fiber
recovery, recycling carbon fiber, or using recovered or
recycled carbon fiber;
(C) any financial incentives that may be necessary for the
development of carbon fiber recovery, recycled carbon fiber,
or production waste carbon fiber;
(D) the potential lifecycle savings in energy from carbon
fiber recovery or producing recycled carbon fiber, as
compared to producing new carbon fiber;
(E) the best and highest uses for recovered carbon fiber
and recycled carbon fiber;
(F) the potential reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
from carbon fiber recovery and producing recycled carbon
fiber, as compared to producing new carbon fiber;
(G) any economic benefits gained from using recovered
carbon fiber and recycled carbon fiber or production waste
carbon fiber;
(H) workforce training and skills needed to address labor
demands in the development of recovered carbon fiber and
recycled carbon fiber or production waste carbon fiber; and
(I) how the Department can leverage existing efforts in the
industry on the use of production waste carbon fiber.
(4) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress
a report describing the results of the study conducted under
paragraph (2).
(b) Recycled Carbon Fiber Demonstration Project.--On
completion of the study required under subsection (a)(2), the
Secretary shall consult with the
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