To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of small refinery for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of small refinery for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Environment, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Energy in Rural America Act.
- Section id2FB2BDE58C16498FB551F782AD3F4EB4: 2. Small refineries under the Clean Air Act Section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)) is amended by striking subparagraph (K) and inserting...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of small refinery for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of small refinery for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Sponsors
Jon Tester
D-MT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Young) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_energy"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "administrator_of_epa"
- → Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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