‘Resolve, To Encourage Increased Use of Biofuel in Maine’

‘Sec. 1. Development of a plan for a pilot program to establish refueling stations for biofuel. Resolved: That the Executive Department, State Planning Office, Office of Energy Independence and Security shall develop a plan for a pilot program to establish refueling stations for biofuel that is at least 85% ethanol. The office shall collaborate with the United States Department of Energy and the ethanol industry to secure resources and funding to facilitate the pilot program. The goal of the program is to convert up to 20 pump and tank systems to dispense biofuel that is at least 85% ethanol in areas of the State that have the highest population density and percentage of vehicles capable of receiving the fuel; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, no later than January 31, 2008, the Executive Department, State Planning Office, Office of Energy Independence and Security shall report its plan under section 1 along with any recommended legislation related to the plan to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation. The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation may submit a bill related to the plan to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature.’