1、1DOE, Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-821, “Annual Fuel Oil and Kerosene SalesReport,” for 1997-2001 and Petroleum Supply Annual,” Vol. 1, 1997-2001.2National Biodiesel Board (NBB), http:/www.biodiesel.org/pdf_files/CommonlyAsked.pdf3The biodiesel production estimate is from a Food
2、 and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI)study cited in footnote 10 of this report.The production capacity estimate is from NBB,http:/www.biodiesel.org/pdf_files/Capacity.PDF.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code
3、 RS21563July 7, 2003Biodiesel Fuel and U.S. AgricultureRandy SchnepfAnalyst in Agricultural PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryIncreasedconcernsaboutenergysecurity,greenhousegasemissions,andpollution,plusthedesiretosupportfarmincomes,haveledtoanincreaseincongressionalinterestin re
4、newable, agriculture-based fuels or biofuels (including ethanol and biodiesel).Biofuels are generally more expensive than gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum-basedcounterparts. However,agrowingbodyofenvironmentalregulationsandenergysecurityprovisionshaveevolvedsincetheCleanAirActAmendmentsof1
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