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HF 462
2nd Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/14/2013 05:13pm
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A bill for an act
relating to renewable energy; establishing definitions; providing a sunset date for
the cellulosic ethanol production goal; converting the ethanol minimum content
requirement to a biofuel requirement; expanding the petroleum replacement
goal; requiring a biofuels task force; repealing E20 mandate language;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 41A.10, subdivision 2, by adding a
subdivision; 116J.437, subdivision 1; 239.051, by adding subdivisions; 239.791,
subdivisions 1, 2a, 2b; 239.7911; 296A.01, by adding a subdivision; repealing
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.791, subdivision 1a.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 41A.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Cellulosic biofuel production goal.
The state cellulosic biofuel production
goal is one-quarter of the total amount necessary for deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuelnew text end use required under
section 239.791, subdivision deleted text begin 1adeleted text end new text begin 1new text end , by 2015 or when cellulosic biofuel facilities in the state
attain a total annual production level of 60,000,000 gallons, whichever is first.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 41A.10, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
This section expires January 1, 2015.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.437, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) For the purpose of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.
(b) "Green economy" means products, processes, methods, technologies, or services
intended to do one or more of the following:
(1) increase the use of energy from renewable sources, including through achieving
the renewable energy standard established in section 216B.1691;
(2) achieve the statewide energy-savings goal established in section 216B.2401,
including energy savings achieved by the conservation investment program under section
216B.241;
(3) achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals of section 216H.02,
subdivision 1, including through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as defined in
section 216H.01, subdivision 2, or mitigation of the greenhouse gas emissions through,
but not limited to, carbon capture, storage, or sequestration;
(4) monitor, protect, restore, and preserve the quality of surface waters, including
actions to further the purposes of the Clean Water Legacy Act as provided in section
114D.10, subdivision 1;
(5) expand the use of biofuels, including by expanding the feasibility or reducing the
cost of producing biofuels or the types of equipment, machinery, and vehicles that can
use biofuels, including activities to achieve the deleted text begin biofuels 25 by 2025 initiative in sections
41A.10, subdivision 2, and 41A.11deleted text end new text begin petroleum replacement goal in section 239.7911new text end ; or
(6) increase the use of green chemistry, as defined in section 116.9401.
For the purpose of clause (3), "green economy" includes strategies that reduce carbon
emissions, such as utilizing existing buildings and other infrastructure, and utilizing mass
transit or otherwise reducing commuting for employees.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.051, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end
new text begin Advanced biofuel. new text end
new text begin
"Advanced biofuel" has the meaning given in Public
Law 110-140, title 2, subtitle A, section 201.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.051, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end
new text begin Biofuel. new text end
new text begin
"Biofuel" means a renewable fuel with an approved pathway
under authority of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Law 109-58, as amended
by the federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Public Law 110–140, and
approved for sale by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. As such, biofuel
includes both advanced and conventional biofuels.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.051, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end
new text begin Conventional biofuel. new text end
new text begin
"Conventional biofuel" means ethanol derived
from cornstarch, as defined in Public Law 110-140, title 2, subtitle A, section 201.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.791, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Minimum deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuelnew text end content required.
(a) Except as provided
in subdivisions 10 to 14, a person responsible for the product shall ensure that all gasoline
sold or offered for sale in Minnesota must contain at least the quantity of deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuel
new text end required by clause (1) or (2), deleted text begin whichever is greaterdeleted text end new text begin at the option of the person responsible
for the productnew text end :
(1) new text begin the greater of:
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new text begin (i) new text end 10.0 percent deleted text begin denatured ethanoldeleted text end new text begin conventional biofuelnew text end by volume; or
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (ii)new text end the maximum percent of deleted text begin denatured ethanoldeleted text end new text begin conventional biofuelnew text end by volume
authorized in a waiver granted by the United States Environmental Protection Agencynew text begin ; or
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new text begin (2) 10.0 percent of a biofuel, other than a conventional biofuel, by volume authorized
in a waiver granted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or a biofuel
formulation registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under
United States Code, title 42, section 7545new text end .
(b) For purposes of enforcing the deleted text begin minimum ethanoldeleted text end requirement of paragraph
(a), clause (1), new text begin item (i), or clause (2), new text end a deleted text begin gasoline/ethanoldeleted text end new text begin gasoline/biofuelnew text end blend will be
construed to be in compliance if the deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuelnew text end content, exclusive of denaturants and
other permitted components, comprises not less than 9.2 percent by volume and not more
than 10.0 percent by volume of the blend as determined by an appropriate United States
Environmental Protection Agency or American Society of Testing Materials standard
method of analysis deleted text begin of alcohol/ether content in engine fuelsdeleted text end .
(c) deleted text begin The provisions of this subdivision are suspended during any period of time that
subdivision 1a, paragraph (a), is in effect.deleted text end new text begin The aggregate amount of biofuel blended
pursuant to this subdivision may be any biofuel; however, conventional biofuel must
comprise no less than the portion specified on and after the specified dates:
new text end
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July 1, 2013 new text end |
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90 percent new text end |
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(2) new text end |
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January 1, 2015 new text end |
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80 percent new text end |
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(3) new text end |
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January 1, 2017 new text end |
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70 percent new text end |
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(4) new text end |
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January 1, 2020 new text end |
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60 percent new text end |
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January 1, 2025 new text end |
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no minimum new text end |
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.791, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Federal Clean Air Act waivers; conditions.
(a) Before a waiver granted
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under deleted text begin section 211(f)(4) of the
deleted text end deleted text begin Clean Air Act,deleted text end United States Code, title 42, section 7545, deleted text begin subsection (f), paragraph (4),
deleted text end may alter the minimum content level required by subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (2)
deleted text end new text begin (1), item (ii)new text end deleted text begin , or subdivision 1a, paragraph (a), clause (2)deleted text end , the waiver must:
(1) apply to all gasoline-powered motor vehicles irrespective of model year; and
(2) allow for special regulatory treatment of Reid vapor pressure under Code of
Federal Regulations, title 40, section 80.27, paragraph (d), for blends of gasoline and
ethanol up to the maximum percent of denatured ethanol by volume authorized under
the waiver.
(b) The minimum deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuelnew text end requirement in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause
(2), deleted text begin or subdivision 1a, paragraph (a), clause (2),deleted text end shall, upon the grant of the federal waiver
new text begin or authority specified in United States Code, title 42, section 7545, that allows for greater
blends of gasoline and biofuel in this statenew text end , be effective the day after the commissioner
of commerce publishes notice in the State Register. In making this determination, the
commissioner shall consider the amount of time required by refiners, retailers, pipeline
and distribution terminal companies, and other fuel suppliers, acting expeditiously, to
make the operational and logistical changes required to supply fuel in compliance with
the minimum deleted text begin ethanoldeleted text end new text begin biofuel new text end requirement.
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.791, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:
Subd. 2b.
Limited liability waiver.
No motor fuel shall be deemed to be a defective
product by virtue of the fact that the motor fuel is formulated or blended pursuant to
the requirements of subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), deleted text begin or subdivision 1a,deleted text end under
any theory of liability except for simple or willful negligence or fraud. This subdivision
does not preclude an action for negligent, fraudulent, or willful acts. This subdivision
does not affect a person whose liability arises under chapter 115, water pollution control;
115A, waste management; 115B, environmental response and liability; 115C, leaking
underground storage tanks; or 299J, pipeline safety; under public nuisance law for damage
to the environment or the public health; under any other environmental or public health
law; or under any environmental or public health ordinance or program of a municipality
as defined in section 466.01.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.7911, is amended to read:
239.7911 PETROLEUM REPLACEMENT PROMOTION.
Subdivision 1.
Petroleum replacement goal.
The tiered petroleum replacement
goal of the state of Minnesota is thatnew text begin biofuel comprises at least the specified portion of
total gasoline sold or offered for sale in this state by each specified yearnew text end :
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(1) at least 20 percent of the liquid fuel sold in the state is derived from renewable
sources by December 31, 2015; and
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(2) at least 25 percent of the liquid fuel sold in the state is derived from renewable
sources by December 31, 2025.
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2015 new text end |
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14 percent new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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18 percent new text end |
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2020 new text end |
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25 percent new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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30 percent new text end |
Subd. 2.
Promotion of renewable liquid fuels.
(a) The commissioner of agriculture,
in consultation with the commissioners of commerce and the Pollution Control Agency,
shall identify and implement activities necessary deleted text begin for the widespread use of renewable
liquid fuels in the statedeleted text end new text begin to achieve the goals in subdivision 1new text end . Beginning November
1, 2005, and continuing through 2015, the commissioners, or their designees, shall
deleted text begin work withdeleted text end new text begin convene a task force pursuant to section 15.014 that includesnew text end representatives
from the renewable fuels industry, petroleum retailers, refiners, automakers, small
engine manufacturers, and other interested groupsdeleted text begin , todeleted text end new text begin . The task force shall assist the
commissioners in carrying out the activities in paragraph (b) and eliminating barriers to the
use of greater biofuel blends in this state. The task force must coordinate efforts with the
NextGen Energy Board, the biodiesel task force, and the Renewable Energy Roundtable
andnew text end develop annual recommendations for administrative and legislative action.
(b) The activities of the commissioners under this subdivision shall include, but not
be limited to:
(1) developing recommendations for new text begin specific, cost-effective new text end incentives new text begin necessary
to expedite the use of greater biofuel blends in this state including, but not limited to,
incentives new text end for retailers to install equipment necessary deleted text begin for dispensingdeleted text end new text begin to dispensenew text end renewable
liquid fuels to the public;
(2) expanding the renewable-fuel options available to Minnesota consumers by
obtaining federal approval for the use of deleted text begin E20 anddeleted text end additional blends that contain a greater
percentage of deleted text begin ethanol, including but not limited to E30 and E50, as gasolinedeleted text end new text begin biofuelnew text end ;
(3) developing recommendations deleted text begin for ensuringdeleted text end new text begin to ensure new text end that motor vehicles and
small engine equipment have access to an adequate supply of fuel;
(4) working with the owners and operators of large corporate automotive fleets in the
state to increase their use of renewable fuels; deleted text begin and
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(5) working to maintain an affordable retail price for liquid fuelsnew text begin ;
new text end
new text begin (6) facilitating the production and use of advanced biofuels in this statenew text end deleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; andnew text end
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(7) developing procedures for reporting the amount and type of biofuel under
subdivision 1 and section 239.791, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).
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(c) Notwithstanding section 15.014, the task force required under paragraph (a)
expires on December 31, 2015.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 296A.01, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
new text begin Subd. 8b. new text end
new text begin Biobutanol. new text end
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"Biobutanol" means isobutyl alcohol produced by
fermenting agriculturally generated organic material that is to be blended with gasoline,
and meets either:
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(1) the initial ASTM Standard Specification for Butanol for Blending with Gasoline
for use as an Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel once it has been released by ASTM
for general distribution; or
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(2) in the absence of an ASTM Standard Specification, the following list of
requirements:
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(i) visually free of sediment and suspended matter;
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(ii) clear and bright at the ambient temperature of 21 degrees Celsius or the ambient
temperature whichever is higher;
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(iii) free of any adulterant or contaminant that can render it unacceptable for its
commonly used applications;
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(iv) contains not less than 96 volume percent isobutyl alcohol;
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(v) contains not more than 0.4 volume percent methanol;
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(vi) contains not more than 1.0 volume percent water as determined by ASTM
standard test method E203 or E1064;
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(vii) acidity (as acetic acid) of not more than 0.007 mass percent as determined
by ASTM standard test method D1613;
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(viii) solvent washed gum content of not more than 5.0 milligrams per 100 milliliters
as determined by ASTM standard test method D381;
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(ix) sulfur content of not more than 30 parts per million as determined by ASTM
standard test method D2622 or D5453; and
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(x) contains not more than 4 parts per million total inorganic sulfate.
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Sec. 12. new text begin REPEALER.
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Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.791, subdivision 1a,
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is repealed.
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