S. 645 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals.
S. 645 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 15, 2007, sponsored by Craig Thomas with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish milestones for such projects so that by year 2020 they will be able to: (1) remove at least 99% of sulfur dioxide (as currently required); or, in the alternative, (2) emit not more than 0.04 pound SO2 per million Btu, based on a 30-day averag…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Craig Thomas (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356. (Sep 17, 2007)
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