Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1987

Summary

Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1987 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to ensure that beginning in FY 1990 the maximum practicable number of Federal passenger automobiles and light duty trucks be either methanol-powered or dual energy vehicles. Directs the Secretary to conduct studies regarding such vehicles' performance, fuel economy, safety, and maintenance costs. Requires methanol fuel to be made available to the public at locations where the Federal vehicles are fueled. States that appropriations for Federal vehicle acquisition shall apply only to that portion of the cost of methanol-powered (or dual energy) vehicles which exceeds the cost of comparable conventionally fueled vehicles. Provides that: (1) such vehicles shall not be counted in any average fuel economy calculation of the Federal passenger automobile fleet acquired in any fiscal year; and (2) the incremental cost of such vehicles over the cost of comparable conventionally fueled vehicles shall not be applied to any calculation regarding the maximum cost of individual Federal vehicles. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Requires the Secretary to establish a demonstration program to study methanol use in heavy duty trucks. Requires methanol to be made available to the public at locations where such trucks are fueled. Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1989 through 1992. Directs the Secretary to: (1) assist in the acquisition of buses capable of operating on compressed natural gas, methanol, and LP-gas, beginning in FY 1989; and (2) test the emissions levels, durability, and fuel economy of such buses in an urban setting (in cooperation with Federal agencies regulating motor vehicles for safety and environmental purposes). Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1989 through 1992. Declares that any governmental entity which receives, after January 1, 1992, Federal financial assistance to acquire buses for mass transportation in a predominantly nonattainment area, shall acquire certain types of buses which shall operate exclusively on methanol, compressed natural gas, or LP-gas. Directs the Secretary to provide supplemental grants for such bus acquisitions. Authorizes supplemental grants for the purchase and installation of facilities providing such alternative fuels. Cites circumstances under which this program will be suspended. Establishes the Interagency Commission on Methanol to develop and coordinate efforts to implement a national methanol energy policy. Requires the Commission chairperson to establish a private sector advisory panel to inform the Commission about methanol-related matters. Requires the Commission to submit interim reports to the Congress, and a final report no later than September 30, 1992. Terminates such Commission upon submission of its final report. Directs the Secretary to undertake a comparative study of methanol costs based upon natural gas, coal, and other resources, and to submit semiannual study reports. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989. Requires that after January 1, 1989, fuel tanks and underground piping or equipment at certain retail outlets be capable of use with fuels containing 85 percent or more methanol, ethanol, or other alcohols. Precludes the voiding of any guaranty or warranty with respect to any federally acquired passenger automobile or light-duty truck after October 1, 1988, on the grounds that such vehicle is operated with nonstandard fuels. Sets forth fuel efficiency standards for: (1) methanol-powered vehicles; (2) dual energy vehicles; (3) natural gas-powered vehicles; and (4) natural gas duel energy vehicles.

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Timeline

1. 1 October 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 October 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

5. 7 October 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 7 October 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 October 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 20 October 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 14 December 1987

   Vote

   Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 327 - 29 (Record Vote No: 478).

   Source: Floor

10. 14 December 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 327 - 29 (Record Vote No: 478).

    Source: Floor

11. 14 December 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

12. 14 December 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 302.

    Source: Calendars

13. 14 December 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-476.

    Source: Committee

14. 14 December 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-476.

    Source: Committee

15. 15 December 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

16. 16 December 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 14 December 1987

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 December 1987

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
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• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A bill to amend title V of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to allow adjustments in a manufacturer's fleet average fuel economy for automobiles made by the manufacturer which utilize non-petroleum-based fuels.
• related to ← Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988