STUDY OF BLENDED FUELS IN MARINE APPLICATION.

SEC. 620. STUDY OF BLENDED FUELS IN MARINE APPLICATION.(a) Survey.—(1) In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall submit a survey of published data and reports, pertaining to the use, safety, and performance of blended fuels in marine applications, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.(2) Included information.—To the extent possible, the survey required in subsection (a), shall include data and reports on—(A) the impact of blended fuel on the operation, durability, and performance of recreational and commercial marine engines, vessels, and marine engine and vessel components and associated equipment;(B) the safety impacts of blended fuels on consumers that own and operate recreational and commercial marine engines and marine engine components and associated equipment; and(C) to the extent available, fires and explosions on board vessels propelled by engines using blended fuels.(b) Study.—124 STAT. 2976(1) In general.—Not later than 36 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Commandant, shall conduct a comprehensive study on the use, safety, and performance of blended fuels in marine applications. The Secretary is authorized to conduct such study in conjunction with—(A) any other Federal agency;(B) any State government or agency;(C) any local government or agency, including local police and fire departments; and(D) any private entity, including engine and vessel manufacturers.(2) Evaluation.—The study shall include an evaluation of—(A) the impact of blended fuel on the operation, durability and performance of recreational and commercial marine engines, vessels, and marine engine and vessel components and associated equipment;(B) the safety impacts of blended fuels on consumers that own and operate recreational and commercial marine engines and marine engine components and associated equipment; and(C) fires and explosions on board vessels propelled by engines using blended fuels.(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out the survey and study under this section $1,000,000.