To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to support the use of hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled equipment at ports and to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to conduct a study, together with the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation, regarding the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels in maritime applications.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates maritime fuel modernization grant program and provides study on feasibility and safety of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels in maritime applications. It relies on appropriations, reporting requirements, definition changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates maritime fuel modernization grant program.
- Provides study on feasibility and safety of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels in maritime applications.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates maritime fuel modernization grant program and provides study on feasibility and safety of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels in maritime applications.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill creates maritime fuel modernization grant program and provides study on feasibility and safety of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels in maritime applications.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Hickenlooper, …
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