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NY A02013
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Establishes a biodiesel grant program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to provide matching grants for agricultural production costs of biodiesel fuel.
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Defines biodiesel fuel as mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting ASTM D 6751 requirements.
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Creates the biodiesel grant program fund in joint custody of the state comptroller and the NYSERDA chairman to receive and distribute appropriated moneys for program administration.
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Requires NYSERDA to establish guidelines for application and administration of the grant program.
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with NYSERDA authorized to establish necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel; defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751; establishes the biodiesel grant program fund.
Last Action
print number 2013a
1/25/2018