HR 5801 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Ethanol Energy Policy Act of 1984
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.(1984-06-21)
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Ethanol Energy Policy Act of 1984 - Title I: Ethanol Demonstration Program for Federal Vehicles - Requires the Secretary of Energy to acquire at least 1,000 ethanol-powered passenger automobiles during FY 1985 and conduct studies with respect to the performance and maintenance of such vehicles. Requires that methanol be offered for sale to the public for use in other vehicles through September 30, 1989. Authorizes the Secretary to provide Federal agencies with such ethanol-powered vehicles at their request. Requires the agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in studies related to such vehicles. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to the Secretary. Title II: Demonstration Program for Ethanol-Powered Buses - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to permit State and local entities which are eligible for grants under any other provision of such Act to apply to the Secretary of Transportation for grants for the acquisition of ethanol-powered buses. Requires grant recipients to participate in a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall conduct studies and tests with respect to the performance and maintenance of such buses. Authorizes appropriations for …
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