A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, improve the environment, and expand markets for agricultural commodities by providing for the increased use of motor fuel blended with ethanol.
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.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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