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 in calendar years 1988 through 1992 and thereafter.
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.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.
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