Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
S. 881119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

Introduced in the SenateSen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE)5 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Mar 6, 2025

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.

(a) Definitions

Section 211(o)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(A)) is amended by striking fossil fuel present in home heating oil or jet fuel and inserting fossil fuel present in home heating oil, fuel for ocean-going vessels, or jet fuel.

(b) Applicability

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning with respect to the second calendar year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

(c) Regulations

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a).

(d) Report to Congress

Not later than 1 year after the date of promulgating the final regulations required under subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing the implementation of the amendment made by subsection (a) and the regulations promulgated under subsection (c).

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