BIOFUELS INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY.

SEC. 9002. BIOFUELS INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY.(a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the “Secretaries”), shall jointly conduct a study that includes—(1) an assessment of the infrastructure needs for expanding the domestic production, transport, and distribution of biofuels given current and likely future market trends;(2) recommendations for infrastructure needs and development approaches, taking into account cost and other associated factors; and(3) a report that includes—(A) a summary of infrastructure needs;(B) an analysis of alternative development approaches to meeting the needs described in subparagraph (A), including cost, siting, and other regulatory issues; and(C) recommendations for specific infrastructure development actions to be taken.(b) Scope of Study.—(1) In general.—In conducting the study described in subsection (a), the Secretaries shall address—(A) current and likely future market trends for biofuels through calendar year 2025;(B) current and future availability of feedstocks;(C) water resource needs, including water requirements for biorefineries;(D) shipping and storage needs for biomass feedstock and biofuels, including the adequacy of rural roads; and(E) modes of transportation and delivery for biofuels (including shipment by rail, truck, pipeline or barge) and associated infrastructure issues.122 STAT. 1334(2) Considerations.—In addressing the issues described in paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall consider—(A) the effects of increased tank truck, rail, and barge transport on existing infrastructure and safety;(B) the feasibility of shipping biofuels through pipelines in existence as the date of enactment of this Act;(C) the development of new biofuels pipelines, including siting, financing, timing, and other economic issues;(D) the implications of various biofuel blend levels on infrastructure needs;(E) the implications of various approaches to infrastructure development on resource use and conservation;(F) regional differences in biofuels infrastructure needs; and(G) other infrastructure issues, as determined by the Secretaries.(c) Implementation.—In carrying out this section, the Secretaries —(1) shall—(A) consult with individuals and entities with interest or expertise in the areas described in subsection (b);(B) to the extent available, use the information developed and results of the related studies authorized under sections 243 and 245 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat. 1540, 1546)); and(C) submit to Congress the report required under subsection (a)(3), including—(i) in the Senate—(I) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ;(II) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation;(III) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and(IV) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; and(ii) in the House of Representatives—(I) the Committee on Agriculture;(II) the Committee on Energy and Commerce;(III) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and(IV) the Committee on Science and Technology; and(2) may issue a solicitation for a competition to select a contractor to support the Secretaries.