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NY S00370

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a biodiesel grant program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to provide matching fund grants for agricultural production costs of biodiesel fuel.

  • 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 standards.

  • Creates the biodiesel grant program fund under joint custody of the State Comptroller and the chairman of the Energy Research and Development Authority to receive and hold appropriated moneys for program administration.

  • Requires the Authority to establish guidelines for application and administration of the biodiesel grant program.

  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with the Authority required to establish implementing 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

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2018
Energy and Telecommunications1/3/2018
Energy6/20/2017
Finance3/23/2017
Energy and Telecommunications1/4/2017

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