What does Preamble of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Clean Air Act. The proposed amendment would include fuel for ocean-going vessels as an additional renewable fuel. This inclusion would allow credits to be generated under the renewable fuel program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.

What does RENEWABLE FUEL FOR OCEAN-GOING VESSELS. of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This section amends the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels when defining fossil fuel in the context of home heating oil and jet fuel. The amendment's applicability begins with the first calendar year following the Act's enactment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator must promulgate regulations to implement the amendment within 365 days of the Act's enactment. The EPA Administrator must submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the amendment and the promulgated regulations within 365 days of finalizing those regulations.

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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to designate fuel for ocean-going vessels as a renewable fuel, allowing for the generation of credits under the renewable fuel program.
The amendment expands the definition of fossil fuel to include ocean-going vessel fuel, beginning in the calendar year following enactment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to create regulations and report to Congress regarding the implementation of this amendment within specified timeframes.

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