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September 20, 2007
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Committee Holds Hearing on Alternative Fuel Mandates
Harrisburg -- The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee,
chaired by Sen. Mary Jo White (R-21), on Wednesday held the first of two public
hearings to discuss a proposed alternative fuel mandate for gasoline and diesel
fuel sales within the Commonwealth.
The Rendell Administration has proposed that each gallon of gasoline contain
10 percent ethanol, and each gallon of diesel fuel contain 20 percent biodiesel
fuel, when the plan is fully phased in.
The committee heard testimony from the Governor's Office, farm groups,
environmentalists and biofuel producers. A second hearing is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30 AM in Hearing Room 8 E-B.
Video of Wednesday's hearing, as well as prepared testimony and additional
information, is available on the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
Committee
home page.
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