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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard Implementation
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Energy and Commerce hearing regarding the implementation of the . The hearing featured testimony from government officials, industry representatives, and environmental advocates regarding the challenges and impacts of federal biofuel mandates.
The hearing examines the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, which mandates the volume of renewable fuel that must be blended into transportation fuel, directly impacting fuel production requirements, energy costs, and environmental policy for the entire country.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Fuel Manufacturers
They must comply with federal mandates regarding the blending of renewable fuels into their products.
Biofuel Producers
Their market demand is influenced by the volume requirements set by the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Environmental Organizations
They monitor the program's impact on land use, emissions, and wildlife conservation.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 22, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
- The primary subject was the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
- Witnesses included representatives from the EPA, the Energy Information Administration, fuel manufacturers, biofuel associations, and environmental groups.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from all witnesses and answers to submitted questions from the EPA.
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- The document is identified as Serial No. 114-155 of the 114th Congress.
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Implementation Challenges
The hearing highlights the transition from policy design to the practical implementation issues faced by regulators and industry in 2016.
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