HR 5075 · 98th Congress · Energy
Methanol Policy Act of 1984
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1984-04-25)
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Methanol Policy Act of 1984 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that 1,000 of the total number of passenger automobiles acquired by executive agencies during FY 1985 be methanol-powered vehicles. Requires the Secretary of Energy to demonstrate the performance of methanol-powered vehicles so acquired and to conduct studies with respect to the operation and maintenance of such vehicles. Provides that methanol shall be offered for sale to the public through September 30, 1987, at locations where it is supplied to vehicles acquired by executive agencies. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for this program. Provides that the following percentages of all automobiles acquired by executive agencies shall be methanol- powered vehicles: (1) ten percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1988; (2) 20 percent of the automobiles acquired in FY 1989; and (3) 35 percent of the automobiles acquired in each of the fiscal years thereafter. Requires the Secretary to promulgate rules to implement such requirements unless there is evidence of substantial operating and maintenance problems, increases in…
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Cosponsors (10)
8 Democrats2 Republicans