Bill > HF2847

This bill establishes a comprehensive Clean Transportation Standard program in Minnesota aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The legislation sets a statewide goal of achieving net zero life cycle greenhouse gas emissions for transportation fuel by 2050, with specific interim reduction targets of 25% in ten years and 75% in twenty years. The bill creates a complex regulatory framework that requires fuel providers to either produce low-carbon transportation fuels or purchase credits to offset higher-carbon fuels. Key provisions include establishing a credit and deficit trading system, developing detailed methods for calculating carbon intensity scores for different fuel types, and creating an administrative structure with fees to support program implementation. The program is designed to be fuel-neutral and aims to promote rural and urban economic development, increase energy security, support transportation electrification, improve air quality, and benefit communities disproportionately affected by transportation pollution. The commissioner of transportation is tasked with developing rules, establishing an annual standards schedule, and creating mechanisms for credit generation, including special premiums for fuels produced using soil-healthy farming practices. The bill also includes provisions for periodic review, rulemaking, and legislative reporting to ensure transparency and ongoing program effectiveness.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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