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This page provides information on policies related to biofuels and bioenergy around the world. Policy information can also be found on country pages.
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Policy Overview
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International policy
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Asia
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Malaysia
- Biofuel Industrial Bill - is a draft law that will regulate the biodiesel industry in Malaysia. It will empower the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) "to issue and revoke biodiesel production and export licences, enable all vehicles in the country to use palm oil-based biodiesel, set a ceiling price, as well as direct petrol stations to sell the green oil to consumers."[1]
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European Union policy
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Latin America and the Caribbean
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Brazil
- National Program of Biodiesel Production and Use (PNPB)
- Social Fuel Stamp - Provides tax incentives for biodiesel producers to purchase feedstocks from small family farms in poorer regions of the country. The stamp also indicates to consumers that the biodiesel they purchase is helping support small-scale agriculture.
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United States policy
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| Federal policies: Renewable Fuel Standard | Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) | Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 | Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 | Farm Bill Proposed policy: President's Twenty in Ten | Biofuels Innovation Program
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Notes
- ↑ Biofuel Bill ready for Parliament debate in May, 14 March 2007 from The Business Times.
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| Policies by region: EU policy | US policy | G8 policy Sustainability standards | Position papers | ||
