HR 2052
100th Congress
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Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987
Introduced: April 9, 1987
Introduced by:
Durbin, Richard J.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 17, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987 - Mandates that in any calendar year beginning with calendar year 1988, the total quantity of motor fuel sold annually in U.S. commerce by wholesale distributors shall contain, on the average, not less than a specified percentage of ethanol by volume.
Sets forth a computation formula for measuring the percentage of ethanol in motor fuel sold by a wholesale distributor.
Requires wholesale distributors of motor fuel to report to the Secretary of Energy regarding ethanol sales and credits. Imposes a civil penalty on wholesale distributors for violation of the ethanol-blended fuel requirements.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote ethanol use in motor fuel.
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