Based on the Energy Independence and Security Act.

SEC. 1112. EXCEPTION TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENT.

    Section 526(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142(a)) does not prohibit NASA from entering into a contract to purchase a generally available fuel that is not an alternative or synthetic fuel or predominantly produced from a nonconventional petroleum source, if--

      (1) the contract does not specifically require the contractor to provide an alternative or synthetic fuel or fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source;

      (2) the purpose of the contract is not to obtain an alternative or synthetic fuel or fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source; and

      (3) the contract does not provide incentives for a refinery upgrade or expansion to allow a refinery to use or increase its use of fuel from a nonconventional petroleum source.


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Argumentation and Debate - 49431 »Argumentation and Debate - 49431
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Kristin Sobol »Kristin Sobol
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American Alternative Fuels Act 0f 2011 »American Alternative Fuels Act 0f 2011
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Supports removing barriers that prevent domestic fuel production. »Supports removing barriers that prevent domestic fuel production.
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Other bills create barriers and need to be repealed. »Other bills create barriers and need to be repealed.
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Sec. 1112 of NASA Authorization Act 0f 2008. »Sec. 1112 of NASA Authorization Act 0f 2008.
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Based on the Energy Independence and Security Act.
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Even NASA is prohibited from using alternative energy sources. »Even NASA is prohibited from using alternative energy sources.
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