[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 77 (Thursday, May 10, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S5934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Mr. Johnson):
  S. 1358. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require all gasoline 
sold for use in motor vehicles to contain 10 percent renewable fuel in 
the year 2010 and thereafter, and for other purposes; to the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am introducing legislation today along 
with Senator Johnson that will take a bold step in reducing our 
dependence on fossil fuel and foreign oil. It is the 10 by 10 Act.
  The 10 by 10 Act will require that 10 percent of each gallon of motor 
fuel sold beginning January 1, 2010, contain at least 10 percent 
renewable fuel. The 10 by 10 Act is a signal that Congress remains 
interested and adamant in seeking energy independence by promoting the 
development of renewable fuels in the United States.
  Because the U.S. imports more than 60 percent of the crude oil we 
need, we have become dangerously reliant on foreign sources of energy. 
It is a threat to our national security for the United States to be 
dependent upon countries like Iran and Venezuela for our energy needs. 
It's also a threat to our economic security to be dependent on foreign 
countries for the energy that drives our economy.
  It is up to our farmers and ranchers to help liberate our consumers 
and our economy from the stranglehold of OPEC and other foreign 
countries on our energy needs. I am here to say to America's 
agriculture community that we are serious and we are going to do 
something about it.
  This legislation will demonstrate to consumers, in a common sense 
way, that each and every gallon of gasoline will contain at least 10 
percent of domestically produced renewable fuel. It'll show that we're 
serious about reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and it will show 
in a tangible way that we're working to reduce that dependence.
  The 10 by 10 Act is a commitment to our constituents that we're 
working to lower that dependence, and reduce our consumption of foreign 
oil in every gallon of fuel they pump. With this legislation, Americans 
would know with certainty that 10 percent of each gallon of motor fuel 
was home-grown by farmers and ranchers right here in America.
  Today, ethanol, a renewable fuel produced primarily from corn, is 
blended in nearly 50 percent of the gasoline sold in the United States. 
There are currently 116 biorefineries producing nearly 6 billion 
gallons of ethanol annually. By the end of 2009, it is projected that 
we will have the capacity to produce over twelve billion gallons 
annually.
  It is important for consumers to recognize that for the vast majority 
of cars on the road today, no modifications are necessary to operate on 
a 10-percent renewable fuel blend. No significant changes are required 
to the fuel distribution network to allow for a 10-percent blend. The 
only thing standing in the way of reduced dependence on foreign oil is 
a signal from Congress that we recognize the virtue of home-grown 
alternatives to foreign oil.
  With this legislation, we would ensure the use of approximately 14 
billion gallons of renewable fuels in our Nation's automobiles. The 
ethanol use would be distributed around the country in each gallon of 
gasoline. In this way, we will ensure the use of the fuel even if an 
extensive E-85 market is not yet in place. This effort could very well 
be a stepping stone if it's determined that ethanol could be blended in 
higher ratios, such as 15 or 20 percent. By blending in each gallon of 
gasoline, we ensure the benefits of homegrown, renewable fuels reach 
all consumers without the immediate need for additional fueling 
infrastructure or alternative fuel vehicles.
  We owe it to the American people to pursue aggressive policies to 
free our country from our foreign oil dependence. I hope my colleagues 
will join me in this effort to replace 10 percent of each gallon of 
gasoline with homegrown, environmentally friendly, renewable fuel.
  I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the 
Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                                S. 1358

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``10 by 10 Act''.

     SEC. 2. 10 PERCENT RENEWABLE FUEL REQUIRED FOR MOTOR 
                   VEHICLES.

       Section 211 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545) is 
     amended--
       (1) by inserting after subsection (o) the following:
       ``(p) 10 Percent Renewable Fuel Requirement.--
       ``(1) In general.--After December 31, 2009, it shall be 
     unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale, supply or 
     offer for supply, dispense, transport, or introduce into 
     commerce, for use in any motor vehicle (as defined in section 
     216) any gasoline containing less than 10 percent renewable 
     fuel by volume.
       ``(2) Fuel blends.--For the purpose of enforcing this 
     subsection, a blend of gasoline and renewable fuel shall be 
     considered to be sold or offered for sale, supplied or 
     offered for supply, dispensed, transported, or introduced 
     into commerce in accordance with this subsection if the 
     renewable fuel content, exclusive of denaturants and 
     permitted contaminants, comprises not less than 9.2 percent 
     by volume and not more than 10 percent by volume of the 
     blend, as determined by the Administrator.
       ``(3) Manifests and labeling.--By regulation effective 
     January 1, 2010, the Administrator shall require that each 
     bill of lading or transportation manifest for all gasoline 
     containing renewable fuel and all gasoline not containing 
     renewable fuel indicate the renewable fuel content of the 
     gasoline.
       ``(4) Notices on gasoline pumps; exemption for collector 
     vehicles.--The Administrator shall provide, by regulation, 
     for--
       ``(A) appropriate notices to be displayed on gasoline 
     pumps--
       ``(i) indicating the renewable fuel content of the gasoline 
     dispensed by the pump; and
       ``(ii) notifying the public of the prohibition under this 
     subsection; and
       ``(B) an exemption from the requirements of this subsection 
     in the case of gasoline for use in collector motor vehicles, 
     as defined by the Administrator.''; and
       (2) by redesignating the second subsection (r) (as added by 
     section 1512 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 
     109-58; 119 Stat. 1088)) as subsection (t) and moving the 
     subsection so as to appear at the end of the section.
                                 ______