H.R. 5 Enrolled

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HOUSE RESOLUTION ON CLEAN-BURNING RENEWABLE
             2      FUELS
             3      2014 GENERAL SESSION
             4      STATE OF UTAH
             5      Chief Sponsor: Johnny Anderson
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             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This resolution of the House of Representatives encourages the state of Utah, all of its
             10      subdivisions, and persons in private industry to pursue the use of biodiesel.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This resolution:
             13          .    expresses support for the continued development and implementation of biodiesel in
             14      the state;
             15          .    recognizes the significant economic and environmental benefits that biodiesel can
             16      bring to the state; and
             17          .    strongly urges individuals, restaurants and other businesses, schools, and jails, to
             18      dispose of their waste oils at a Utah based biodiesel company that will convert the
             19      waste product to a renewable, clean-burning fuel, and by so doing, help diversify
             20      Utah's energy portfolio, provide jobs, and clean the environment.
             21      Special Clauses:
             22          None
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             24      Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
             25          WHEREAS, the state of Utah has excellent resources that can be used to further
             26      advance the research, development, and implementation of renewable biodiesel fuel;
             27          WHEREAS, the Governor has called for action to clean the air and adopt cleaner fuel in
             28      Utah;
             29          WHEREAS, biodiesel is a clean-burning diesel fuel alternative that can be blended with

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             30      petroleum diesel, which reduces the United States' dependence on foreign petroleum, creates
             31      jobs, and improves the environment;
             32          WHEREAS, biodiesel facilities have the potential to remove large amounts of waste
             33      oils and other refuse from the state's overall waste inventory, enhance the environment, and
             34      utilize a waste product;
             35          WHEREAS, Utah can utilize waste items, such as recycled cooking oil, cooking grease,
             36      animal fats, and other materials to be converted to biodiesel;
             37          WHEREAS, biodiesel companies within Utah compensate participants to collect waste
             38      materials;
             39          WHEREAS, biodiesel can also be made from the oil of safflower, camellia, and other
             40      seed crops that could be grown in Utah;
             41          WHEREAS, seeds are available for human or livestock consumption after the oil has
             42      been extracted so that food protein properties are not lost;
             43          WHEREAS, through increased biodiesel production, Utah agriculture will have the
             44      ability to diversify its production portfolio;
             45          WHEREAS, biodiesel can be produced with agricultural and urban biomass resources;
             46          WHEREAS, Utah is well positioned to be a leader in the biodiesel arena for western
             47      states due to the private sector facilities and technology currently in place;
             48          WHEREAS, Utah is home to several biodiesel producing enterprises;
             49          WHEREAS, the use of biodiesel has many benefits, including minimizing
             50      environmental impact and improving air quality;
             51          WHEREAS, the use of biodiesel and the technology to use waste products represent
             52      significant methods of preserving the environment and providing a sustainable alternative fuel
             53      supply for the people of Utah;
             54          WHEREAS, biodiesel can expand energy options, contain fuel prices, and help improve
             55      environmental conditions;
             56          WHEREAS, vehicle engines using diesel fuel can fully utilize various biodiesel fuel
             57      blends without the need for conversion or retrofitting; and

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             58          WHEREAS, biodiesel is available for use from Utah based companies:
             59          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
             60      state of Utah expresses support for the continued development and implementation of biodiesel
             61      in the state.
             62          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives recognizes the
             63      significant economic and environmental benefits that biodiesel can bring to the state.
             64          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives strongly urges
             65      restaurants, individuals, schools, jails, and other businesses to dispose of their waste oils to a
             66      Utah based biodiesel company that will convert the waste product to a renewable,
             67      clean-burning fuel, and, by so doing, help to diversify Utah's energy portfolio, provide jobs,
             68      and help clean the environment.
             69          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
             70      Chamber of Commerce, the Utah Restaurant Association, the Department of Agriculture and
             71      Food, the Governor's Office of Economic Development, the Office of Energy Development,
             72      the Department of Environmental Quality, the State Office of Education for distribution to each
             73      school district, the Utah Association of Counties for distribution to its members, and the Utah
             74      League of Cities and Towns for distribution to its members.

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