2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .9055   Use of biodiesel fuel blends encouraged -- Reports.

363.9055 Use of biodiesel fuel blends encouraged -- Reports. (1) As used in this section, "biodiesel fuel" means a biodegradable, combustible liquid fuel derived from renewable fats and vegetable oils that meets ASTM specification PS 121-99 and is suitable for blending with petroleum-based diesel fuel for use in diesel engines. (2) The General Assembly strongly encourages that, beginning on January 1, 2006, all diesel fuel sold or offered for sale in the Commonwealth and reformulated to achieve federally mandated sulfur reduction requirements use biodiesel in a blend not less than two percent (2%) by volume to meet those requirements. (3) By August 31, 2003, and at least annually thereafter until the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly, the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources shall receive a report on the petroleum refining industry's progress toward achieving the federally mandated diesel fuel sulfur reductions. The report shall include information on the use of biodiesel to help meet the reductions. The committee shall request report information from relevant sources, including but not limited to the American Petroleum Institute and petroleum refiners that produce diesel fuel for state, national, or international sale. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 12, effective July 15, 2002. Page 1 of 1