Biodiesel fuel use credits

42 U.S. Code § 13220. Biodiesel fuel use credits

(a) Allocation of credits
(1) In general
The Secretary shall allocate one credit under this section to a fleet or covered person for each qualifying volume of the biodiesel component of fuel containing at least 20 percent biodiesel by volume purchased after the date of the enactment of this section, for use by the fleet or covered person in vehicles owned or operated by the fleet or covered person that weigh more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating.
(2) ExceptionsNo credits shall be allocated under paragraph (1) for a purchase of biodiesel—
(A)
for use in alternative fueled vehicles; or
(B)
that is required by Federal or State law.
(3) Authority to modify percentage
The Secretary may, by rule, lower the 20 percent biodiesel volume requirement in paragraph (1) for reasons related to cold start, safety, or vehicle function considerations.
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