A bill to reauthorize the National Oilheat Reliance Alliance Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Aug 1, 2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
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- IntroducedAug 1, 2008
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000 to adjust its focus upon oilheat to a focus upon oilheat fuel.
Defines "oilheat fuel" as distillate liquid used as a fuel for nonindustrial commercial or residential space or hot water heating.
Makes technical and conforming amendments.
Revises the membership of the National Oilheat Research Alliance. Provides that, other than the public members of the Alliance, members shall be full-time managerial owners or employees of members of the oilheat fuel industry.
Revises assessment requirements. States that the assessment rate for calendar years 2008 and 2009 shall be equal to two-tenths of 1% per gallon of distillate liquid (currently, No. 1 distillate and No. 2 dyed distillate).
Declares that, beginning with calendar year 2010, the annual assessment rate shall be sufficient to cover the costs of the plans and programs developed by the Alliance.
Sets forth: (1) a maximum assessment rate; and (2) limitations on any assessment increase.
Prohibits any consumer education activity undertaken with funds derived from Alliance assessments from including a direct reference to a competing product.
Repeals the termination date for the Act (thus making it permanent).
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Aug 1, 2008 to Sep 26, 2008, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-ME | Olympia J. Snowe | Original | Aug 1, 2008 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Sep 26, 2008 | |
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Sep 26, 2008 |
Actions 2
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- Aug 1, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Aug 1, 2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
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- Aug 1, 2008Introduced in Senate
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