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go directly to report, PDF _ R40155 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Overview and Issues
14-Jul-2010; Randy Schnepf, Brent D. Yacobucci; 33 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
April 6, 2010
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Abstract: Federal policy has played a key role in the emergence of the U.S. biofuels industry. Policy measures include minimum renewable fuel usage requirements, blending and production tax credits, an import tariff, loans and loan guarantees, and research grants. This report focuses on the mandated minimu.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Natural Resources, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40506 - Cars, Trucks, and Climate: EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases from Mobile Sources
4-May-2010; James E. McCarthy; 20 p.
 Abstract: As Congress and the Administration consider new legislation to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency has simultaneously begun to exercise its existing authority under the Clean Air Act to set standards for GHG emissions. T.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Climate Change
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40984 - Legal Consequences of EPA’s Endangerment Finding for New Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
15-Dec-2009; Robert Meltz; 24 p.
 Abstract: On December 15, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took its most important action to date related to climate change. EPA published its final determination that the combined greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new motor vehicles in the United States contribute to an “endangerment” fro.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Air, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40168 - Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress
13-Feb-2009; Brent D. Yacobucci; 20 p.
 Abstract: Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are seen by proponents as integral to improving urban air quality, decreasing dependence on foreign oil, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. However, major barriers—especially economics—currently prevent the widespread use of these fuels .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34475 - Transportation Fuel Taxes: Impacts of a Repeal or Moratorium
7-May-2008; Robert Pirog and John W. Fischer; 10 p.
 Abstract: Legislation that would repeal or otherwise provide for a summer-long moratorium of federal transportation fuel taxes has been introduced in the 110th Congress. Simultaneously, Senators McCain and Clinton are proposing a summer fuel tax collection moratorium as part of their Presidential campaigns. F.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Government
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33413 - Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
7-May-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci and Robert Bamberger; 18 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
December 3, 2007
August 16, 2007
June 1, 2007
/NLE/CRSreports/07Jun/RL33413.pdf
January 19, 2007
December 12, 2006
July 28, 2006
May 09, 2006

MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS:
On April 6, 2006, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: High crude oil and gasoline prices and wider concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and climate change have contributed to interest in reducing fossil fuel consumption. This has renewed focus on U.S. gasoline consumption in the transportation sector and federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAF.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Pollution, Air

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go directly to report _ RS22870 - Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
5-May-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 5 p.
 Abstract: Transportation fuels are required by federal law to contain a minimum amount of renewable fuel each year. This renewable fuel standard (RFS), established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct, P.L. 109-58) and amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA, P.L. 110-140), req.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Energy
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33572 - Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs
29-Jul-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 18 p.
 Update: Previous Editions:
March 18, 2008
January 3, 2007
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Abstract: With recent high energy prices and the passage of major energy legislation in 2005 (P.L. 109-58), there is ongoing congressional interest in promoting alternatives to petroleum fuels. Biofuels — transportation fuels produced from plants and other organic materials — are of particular interest. E.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Climate Change, Science & Technology, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL30369 - Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
17-Dec-2004; Brent Yacobucci; 21 p.
 Update: April 13, 2005
Previous releases: /nle/crsreports/04sep/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Aug/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Jul/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Jun/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03May/RL30369.pdf http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreports/RL30369.pdf http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreport.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: In light of a changing regulatory and legislative arena, ethanol as a motor fuel has taken on a pivotal role in bringing together often conflicting environmental and energy security interests. Ethanol is produced from biomass (mainly corn) and is mixed with gasoline to produce cleaner-burning fuel c.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Energy, Agriculture, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22268 - Repairing and Reconstructing Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges: The Role of Federal-Aid Highway Assistance
31-Mar-2008; Robert S. Kirk; 6 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
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Abstract: Most of the major highways and bridges damaged during the 2005 Gulf of Mexico Hurricanes as well as the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, MN, which collapsed suddenly on August 1, 2007, are part of the federal-aid highway system and are therefore eligible for assistance under the Emergency Relief Prog.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: General Interest, Climate Change, Transportation
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