http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_547.html?rev=197 <p>H.R. 547 would facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act - Instructs the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency (Assistant Administrator) to implement a program of research and development of materials to be added to biofuels to make them more compatible with existing infrastructure used to store and deliver petroleum-based fuels to the point of final sale.</p> <p>Cites problem areas to be addressed, including microbial contamination.</p> <p>Directs the Assistant Administrator to: (1) implement a research, development, demonstration program on portable, low-cost, and accurate methods and technologies for testing sulfur content in fuel, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Low Sulfur Diesel; and (2) begin demonstrations of such technologies within a year after enactment of this Act.</p> <p>Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a physical properties data base and standard reference materials for biofuels.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency to implement this Act.</p> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Passed 400-3, with 31 not voting, February 8, 2007, 5:39 p.m.<br /> Latest Major Action: 2/12/2007 Received in the Senate.</p> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 197@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:10:39 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_547.html?rev=195 <p>H.R. 547 would facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act - Instructs the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency (Assistant Administrator) to implement a program of research and development of materials to be added to biofuels to make them more compatible with existing infrastructure used to store and deliver petroleum-based fuels to the point of final sale.</p> <p>Cites problem areas to be addressed, including microbial contamination.</p> <p>Directs the Assistant Administrator to: (1) implement a research, development, demonstration program on portable, low-cost, and accurate methods and technologies for testing sulfur content in fuel, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Low Sulfur Diesel; and (2) begin demonstrations of such technologies within a year after enactment of this Act.</p> <p>Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a physical properties data base and standard reference materials for biofuels.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency to implement this Act.</p> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 195@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:58:14 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_547.html?rev=196 <p>H.R. 547 would facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act - Instructs the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency (Assistant Administrator) to implement a program of research and development of materials to be added to biofuels to make them more compatible with existing infrastructure used to store and deliver petroleum-based fuels to the point of final sale.</p> <p>Cites problem areas to be addressed, including microbial contamination.</p> <p>Directs the Assistant Administrator to: (1) implement a research, development, demonstration program on portable, low-cost, and accurate methods and technologies for testing sulfur content in fuel, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Low Sulfur Diesel; and (2) begin demonstrations of such technologies within a year after enactment of this Act.</p> <p>Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a physical properties data base and standard reference materials for biofuels.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency to implement this Act.</p> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Passed 400-3, with 31 not voting, February 8, 2007, 5:39 p.m.</p> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 196@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:58:14 EST